95-27212. Record of Decision (ROD) for the Disposal and Reuse of Portions of Grissom Air Force Base (AFB), IN

[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 212 (Thursday, November 2, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55701-55702]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-27212]



=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Air Force


Record of Decision (ROD) for the Disposal and Reuse of Portions 
of Grissom Air Force Base (AFB), IN

    On October 11, 1995, the Air Force signed the Record of Decision 
(ROD) for the Disposal and Reuse of portions of Grissom AFB. The 
decisions included in this ROD have been made in consideration of, but 
not limited to, the information contained in the Final Environmental 
Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Disposal and Reuse of Grissom AFB, 
filed with the Environmental Protection Agency on September 16, 1994.
    Grissom AFB realigned on September 30, 1994, pursuant to the 
Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 (DBCRA) (Public Law 
101-510), and recommendations of the Defense Base Closure and 
Realignment Commission. Grissom AFB realigned with the Air Force 
Reserve 434th Refueling Wing and the U.S. Army Reserves. Approximately 
51 percent of Grissom AFB is being retained within a military 
cantonment area known as the Grissom Air Reserve Base. This ROD 
documents the decisions made by the Air Force on the division of 
parcels, the method by which parcels are to be conveyed or transferred, 
and the mitigation measures to be adopted to dispose of the remaining 
49 percent of the base.
    The decision in this ROD is to dispose of the base consistent with 
the reuse plan to allow for a balance between: the development of 
commercial, retail and industrial sites for job creation; the 
development of institutional, medical and recreational areas; the 
development of multi-family housing; and the retention of certain open 
spaces.
    Approximately 1,344 fee acres are surplus to the needs of the 
Federal Government. The base has been divided into twenty-seven (27) 
parcels of land to include roadway and utility easements. One (1) 
parcel comprised of approximately 150 acres will be assigned to the 
U.S. Department of Justice for disposal as a public benefit conveyance 
to the State of Indiana for use as a prison. If this assignment is not 
consummated, the 150 acres will be combined with ten (1) parcels 
comprising approximately 766 acres planned for an Economic Development 
Conveyance to the Grissom Redevelopment Authority. One (1) parcel will 
be assigned to the U.S. Department of the Interior for disposal as a 
public benefit conveyance for recreational use. Three (3) parcels will 

[[Page 55702]]
be assigned to the Department of Health and Human Services for disposal 
as a public benefit conveyance for public health purposes. Two (2) 
parcels will be offered for negotiated or public sale. Seven (7) 
parcels will be offered for public sale. The road network is an 
integral part of the all parcels and may be conveyed by negotiated 
sale. The utility systems, such as the electrical, natural gas and 
telephone systems are planned for either negotiated sales or public 
sales.
    The implementation of the closure and reuse action and associated 
mitigation measures will proceed with minimal adverse impact to the 
environment. This action conforms with applicable Federal, State and 
local statutes and regulations, and all reasonable and practical 
efforts have been incorporated to minimize harm to the local public and 
the environment.
    Any questions regarding this matter should be directed to Mr. John 
E.B. Smith or Ms. De Carlo Ciccel at [phone]. Correspondence 
should be sent to: AFBCA/SP, 1700 North Moore Street, Suite 2300, 
Arlington, VA 22209-2802.
Patsy J. Conner,
Air Force Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 95-27212 Filed 11-1-95; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3910-01-M