[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 105 (Thursday, May 30, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 27054]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-13534]



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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Air Force


Record of Decision (ROD) for the Disposal and Reuse of Gentile 
Air Force Station (AFS), Ohio

    On April 12, 1995, the Air Force signed the ROD for the Disposal of 
Gentile AFS. 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 January 19, 1996.
    Gentile AFS will close on December 31, 1996, 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 Gentile AFS disposal decisions.
    The decision conveyed by the ROD is to dispose of Gentile AFS in a 
manner that enables development of light manufacturing, a business 
complex and recreational facilities. This allows 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 business 
and industrial with a recreational park.
    One disposal method, an Economic Development Conveyance (EDC) to 
the City of Kettering, the Local Redevelopment Authority (LRA), 
includes all parcels involved in the ROD. The installation, consisting 
of a total of 164 acres, which includes the 16-acre parcel for Defense 
Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) and all Government-owned 
utilities and roadways, will be conveyed to the LRA according to a 
mutually agreeable schedule being developed based on environmental 
condition and remediation, community reuse plans and base closure. In 
addition, new legislation was incorporated into the ROD to lease-back 
the parcel for DFAS for a long-term lease at no cost to the Government.
    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, Division D. Correspondence should 
be sent to: AFBCA/DD, 1700 North Moore Street, Suite 2300, Arlington, 
VA 22209-2809.
Patsy J. Conner,
Air Force Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 96-13534 Filed 5-29-96; 8:45 am]
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