[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 81 (Thursday, April 25, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18384-18385]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-10262]



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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Air Force


Record of Decision (ROD) for the Disposal and Reuse of K. I. 
Sawyer Air Force Base (AFB), MI

    On April 12, 1995, the Air Force signed the ROD for the disposal of 
K. I. Sawyer 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 February 15, 1996.
    K. I. Sawyer AFB closed on September 30, 1995, pursuant to the 
Defense Authorization Amendments and Base Closure and Realignment Act 
(Public Law 100-526) and recommendations of the Defense Secretary's 
Commission on Base Realignment and Closure. This ROD documents the K. 
I. Sawyer AFB disposal decisions.
    The decision conveyed by the ROD is to dispose of K. I. Sawyer AFB 
in a manner that enables development of an airport, a manufacturing and 
business complex, recreational facilities 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 
airfield, business, industrial, and a recreational complex with family 
housing.
    Several disposal methods and parcels are involved in the ROD, 
including public benefit conveyances (PBCs) to the Department of 
Education (DoEd) and the Department of Interior (DOI). Of a total of 
5,215 acres, which includes 2,001 acres of land leased from the State 
of Michigan, it is anticipated the K. I. Sawyer Base Conversion 
Authority will acquire a total of 4,952 acres by the Jobs Commission of 
the State of Michigan in their potential economic development 
conveyance (EDC)(1,750 acres), Federal Aviation Administration 
conveyance (1,201 acres), and lease termination (2,001 acres).
    The DOI, Parks and Recreation, anticipates requesting 112 acres, 
and the DoEd anticipates requesting 13 acres for a total of 125 acres 
as a PBC. The DOI, Bureau of Indian Affairs, has requested 113 acres as 
a federal transfer. The remaining 25 acres are a restrictive easement 
which will be extinguished.
    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. It is 
anticipated all primary roads, the gas and electric system, the water 
and wastewater systems, and the telephone communications systems, with 
appropriate easements for maintenance and repair, will be conveyed to 
the K. I. Sawyer Base Conversion Authority by the Jobs Commission of 
the State of Michigan through an EDC.
    The implementation of the closure and reuse action and associated

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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 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. 96-10262 Filed 4-24-96; 8:45 am]
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