[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 155 (Friday, August 12, 1994)]
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[FR Doc No: 94-19722]


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[Federal Register: August 12, 1994]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Air Force

 

Record of Decision (ROD) for the Disposal and Reuse of Lowry Air 
Force Base (AFB), CO

    On August 1, 1994, the Air Force signed the ROD for the Disposal 
and Reuse of Lowry 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) filed with the 
Environmental Protection Agency on July 1, 1994.
    Lowry AFB will close on September 30, 1994, pursuant to the Defense 
Authorization Amendments and Base Closure and Realignment Act (BCRA) 
(Public Law 100-526) and recommendations of the Defense Secretary's 
Commission on Base Realignment and Closure. This ROD documents the 
Lowry AFB disposal decisions.
    The decision conveyed by the ROD is to dispose of Lowry AFB in a 
manner that enables development of a business and training center, an 
education complex, and residential areas. 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.
    Consistent with the community reuse plan, the ROD balances 
institutional (educational), residential, and public facilities/
recreation land uses throughout the base, including commercial office 
and retail activities, research/education/training centers, light 
industrial business park, and multiple family housing.
    Several disposal methods and parcels are involved in the ROD 
including public benefit conveyances to the Department of Education, 
Department of Interior and the Department of Health and Human Services.
    Of the 1,866 acres, the Lowry Economic Redevelopment Authority will 
gain more than 700 acres in an economic development conveyance. Another 
576 acres, which includes the golf course, will be offered to the LERA 
through negotiated sale. Homeless interests are still being negotiated 
with the city and county of Denver. The Air Force will retain certain 
areas for the Defense Finance Accounting Service and the Air Force 
Space Command. Electrical, natural gas systems, and the telephone 
system will be available through negotiated sale or public 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 is contingent on the recipient continuing to 
provide the necessary service to all parcels. Water and wastewater 
systems will be assigned to Health and Human Services (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 statues 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 Ms. 
Teresa R. Pohlman, Program Manager, Central Division. Correspondence 
should be sent to: AFBCA/CE, 1700 North Moore Street, Suite 2300, 
Arlington, VA 22209-2809.
Patsy J. Conner,
Air Force Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 94-19722 Filed 8-11-94; 8:45 am]
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