[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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