§ 650.190 - Utilization of historic properties.

(a) Historic properties which are a functional part of Army installations or are so located that their disposal or outleasing is impractical will be preserved and maintained by the installation commander. All efforts will be made to utilize these properties for military purposes in order to justify funds expended under this program. The concept of “adaptive use” (TM 5-801-1) for these properties compatible with their cultural values will be observed, whenever possible. Where this is not possible, a stabilization project will be developed to prevent further deterioration of the property.

(b) In all instances, the planned use of a historic property listed in the National Register will be reviewed with the SHPO and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation in accordance with 36 CFR part 800 (§ 650.190 and appendix).

(c) Historic properties which would be more adequately administered by the Department of the Interior, non-Federal public agencies, local historical societies, or similarly oriented organizations should not be retained by the Army. Therefore, when there is no adverse impact on the performance of the Army mission, the installation commander may recommend, in the Analytical Report of the Installation Master Plan, the disposal of a historic property for historic monument purposes in accordance with AR 405-90 and the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 as amended, or recommend its outleasing for historic preservation, park and recreation or similar purposes in accordance with AR 405-80. In the latter case, the installation commander's recommendations must include assurances that the grantee has a viable plan for use of the property in a manner compatible with preservation objectives and policies. In such instances, the installation commander will notify the SHPO and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and, if appropriate, consummate a “Memorandum of Agreement” that the proposed action will not adversely affect the historical, architectural, archeological or cultural value of the property (§ 650.191).