[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 12, 1994)]
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[FR Doc No: 94-8616]
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[Federal Register: April 12, 1994]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Air Force
Supplemental Record of Decision (ROD) for the Disposal and Reuse
of Norton Air Force Base (AFB), CA
On March 30, 1994, the Air Force signed the Supplemental ROD for
the Disposal and Reuse of Norton AFB. The decisions included in this
Supplemental ROD have been made in consideration of, but not limited
to, the information contained in the Final Environmental Impact
Statement (FEIS) filed with the Environmental Protection Agency on June
4, 1993.
Norton AFB will close on March 31, 1994, pursuant to the Defense
Authorization Amendments and Base Closure and Realignment Act (BCRA)
(Pub. L. 100-526) and recommendations of the Defense Secretary's
Commission on Base Realignment and Closure. This Supplemental ROD
documents certain disposal decisions which this office previously
deferred, and modifies certain previous decisions made in the December
15, 1993, Partial ROD supplemented on January 14, 1994. The decisions
in this document, coupled with those in the previous ROD, complete the
disposal decisions for Norton AFB.
The decision conveyed by the Partial ROD was to dispose of Norton
AFB in a manner that enabled the development of a regional airport with
the capacity for commercial and industrial development. This allowed
for the central theme of the proposed future land use plans discussed
in the FEIS to be fully implemented. The environmental findings and
mitigation measures contained in the initial ROD remain fully
applicable.
Approximately 109 acres within three (3) noncontiguous parcels are
retained within the Department of Defense for continued military use.
This Supplemental ROD contains minor boundary realignments of some
parcels previously addressed. Two (2) parcels comprising approximately
24.9 acres were declared access and are reserved for transfer to the
U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. In total, approximately
1,942 acres are surplus to the needs of he Federal Government. The base
has been divided into twenty-four (24) parcels of land, roadways and
utilities. Five (5) airfield parcels were previously conveyed for
public benefit (airport purposes), and three (3) parcels were
previously made available for negotiated sale to eligible public bodies
or public sale. Two (2) parcels will be assigned to the Secretary of
the Interior for further disposal as a public benefit conveyance for
recreation purposes, two (2) parcels will be assigned to the Department
of Education for further disposal as a public benefit conveyance for
health purposes, and two (2) parcels will be assigned to the Department
of Health and Human Services (HHS) for further disposal as a public
benefit conveyance for homeless assistance. Eight (8) parcels will be
conveyed by negotiated sale. The road network is an integral part of
all parcels. Primary roads may be conveyed by negotiated sale to an
eligible public body. Secondary roadways that fall within a parcel
completely will be included as part of the parcel. The utility systems
are totally integrated systems, prohibiting their separation among the
various parcels. Therefore, disposal of the utility systems will
include conditions under which the recipients must provide service to
all parcels. Utility easements will be granted as appropriate. The gas
and electric systems with appropriate easements for maintenance and
repair will be conveyed through negotiated sale to utility purveyors,
or eligible public bodies. Water and wastewater are required to support
redevelopment efforts and are contingent on the recipient continuing to
provide the necessary service to all parcels. Water and wastewater
systems will be assigned to HHS contingent upon formal request for
conveyance for use in the protection of public health.
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
environment.
Any questions regarding this matter should be directed to Mr. John
E.B. Smith or Ms. De Carlo Ciccel at (703) 696-5534. Correspondence
should be sent to: AFBCA/SP, 1700 North Moore Street, Suite 2300,
Arlington, VA 22209-2809.
Patsy J. Conner,
Air Force Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 94-8616 Filed 4-11-94; 8:45 am]
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