[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 26 (Tuesday, February 9, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6360-6361]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-2745]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Navy


Information on Surplus Land at a Military Installation Designated 
for Disposal: Newport Naval Complex, Newport, RI--Former Naval 
Hospital, Newport, Former Navy Lodge, Middletown, Tank Farms 1 & 2, 
Portsmouth, and Midway/Green Lane Parcel, Stringham Road and Portion of 
Defense Highway

AGENCY: Department of the Navy, DoD.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice provides information on the surplus property at 
Newport Naval Complex, Newport, RI.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Kimberly Kesler, Director, Base 
Realignment and Closure Program Management Office, 1455 Frazee Road, 
San Diego, CA 92108-4310, telephone 619-532-0993 or Mr. Gregory 
Preston, Deputy Director, Base Realignment and Closure Program 
Management Office, Northeast, 4911 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 
19112-1303, telephone 215-897-4910.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In 2005, portions of Newport Naval Complex, 
Newport, RI were designated for realignment under the authority of the 
Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990, Public Law 101-510, 
as amended (the Act). Pursuant to this designation, on January 5, 2009, 
land and facilities at this installation were declared excess to the 
Department of Navy (Navy) and available to other Department of Defense 
components and other Federal agencies. The Navy has evaluated all 
timely Federal requests and has made a decision on property required by 
the Federal Government.
    Notice of Surplus Property. Pursuant to paragraph (7)(B) of Section 
2905(b) of the Act, as amended by the Base Closure Community 
Redevelopment and Homeless Assistance Act of 1994, the following 
information regarding the redevelopment authority for surplus property 
at Newport Naval Complex, Newport, RI is published in the Federal 
Register.
    Surplus Property Description. The following is a list of the land 
and facilities at Newport Naval Complex: Former Naval Hospital, 
Newport, Former Navy Lodge, Middletown, Tank Farms 1 & 2, Portsmouth, 
and Midway/Green Lane Parcel, Stringham Road and Portion of Defense 
Highway, that are surplus to the needs of the Federal Government.

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Former Naval Hospital Area, Newport, RI

    a. Land. Newport Naval Complex--Former Naval Hospital Area is 
located at the Naval Health Care New England, at the south end of the 
Newport Naval Complex at 43 Smith Road, located within the County of 
Newport and the City of Newport, RI. The property consists of 
approximately 10 acres of improved and unimproved fee-simple land, 
consisting of 7 acres of land and 3 acres of submerged land. The 
property is located in a coastal zone. In general, the area will be 
available in September 2012.
    b. Buildings. The following is a summary of the buildings and other 
improvements located on the above-described former Naval Hospital, 
Newport land that will also be available in September 2012. The 
property is in a National Register Eligible District. Four of the 
buildings have been determined to be contributing elements. Property 
numbers are available on request.
    (1) Former Main Hospital--Building No. 1 (1 structure). Comments: 
Approximately 147,566 square feet. Building No. 1 is a three-story 
concrete and brick H-plan structure, which was constructed in 1913 and 
used as an inpatient hospital until 1997; the building is currently 
vacant.
    (2) Administrative facilities (2 structures). Comments: 
Approximately 37,671 square feet.
    (3) Storage/Warehouse, Utility Maintenance Facilities (4 
structures). Comments: Approximately 5,839 square feet.
    (4) Miscellaneous Facilities (2 structures). Comments: Chapel, 
Approximately 3000 square feet. Garage, 420 square feet.
    (5) Pier. Comments: Approximately 490 square yards.
    (6) Paved areas (roads). Comments: Consists of roads and other 
similar pavements, and other surface areas (i.e. parking areas, 
sidewalks, etc).
    (7) Utility facilities (approximately 2 structures). Comments: 
Measuring systems vary; electric and water.

Former Navy Lodge, Middletown, RI

    a. Land. Newport Naval Complex--Former Navy Lodge is located on 
West Main Road, State Route 114, in a commercial district within the 
County of Newport and the Town of Middletown and consists of 
approximately 3 acres of improved and unimproved fee simple land. In 
general, the area will be available in October 2011.
    b. Improvements. The former lodge has been demolished. A small 
utility (telephone) hut will remain on the property under an easement. 
The following improvements, located on the above-described Former Navy 
Lodge land, will also be available in October 2011:
    (1) Utility facilities (approximately 2 structures). Comments: 
Measuring systems vary; water and electric.

Tank Farms 1 and 2, Portsmouth, RI

    Tank Farms 1 and 2 consist of improved and unimproved fee simple 
land located within Newport County and the Town of Portsmouth. In 
general, the areas will be available in December 2014. Tank Farms 3 and 
4 have been withdrawn from consideration as excess, and Navy is 
retaining these properties for possible alternative energy development.
    The Tank Farms were used to store Navy Special, a heavy grade fuel. 
Tank Farms 1 and 2 were formerly used by the Defense Logistics Agency/
Defense Energy Support Center (DESC) for operation of a fuel 
distribution terminal known as the Defense Fuel Support Point Melville. 
The available property consists of the following:
    Tank Farm 1:
    a. Land. Approximately 49 acres of improved and unimproved fee 
simple land.
    b. Improvements. The following improvements, located on the above-
described Tank Farm 1 land, will also be available in December 2014:
    (1) Miscellaneous Facilities (14 structures). Comments: 2 Partially 
buried concrete underground fuel storage tanks (2.56 million-gallon 
capacity), 6 steel underground fuel storage tanks (1.176 million-gallon 
capacity), 2 above-ground steel fuel storage tanks (2.35 million-gallon 
capacity), 1 underground water tank (1 million-gallon capacity), and 3 
support facilities (22,738 square feet).
    (2) Paved areas (roads). Comments: Consists of roads and other 
similar pavements.
    (3) Utility facilities (approximately 2 structures). Comments: 
Measuring systems vary; water and electric.
    Tank Farm 2:
    a. Land. Approximately 96 acres of improved and unimproved fee 
simple land.
    b. Improvements. The following improvements, located on the above-
described Tank Farm 2 land, will also be available in December 2014:
    (1) Miscellaneous Facilities (14 structures). Comments: 11 Concrete 
underground fuel storage tanks (2.5 million-gallon capacity), and 3 
support facilities (6,308 square feet).
    (2) Paved areas (roads). Comments: Consists of roads and other 
similar pavements.
    (3) Utility facilities (approximately 2 structures). Comments: 
Measuring systems vary; water and electric.

Midway/Green Lane Parcel, Stringham Road and Portion of Defense Highway

    a. Land. The available property consists of the following parcels. 
In general, the areas will be available in September 2012.
    Midway/Green Lane Parcel consists of approximately 15 acres of 
improved and unimproved fee simple land located adjacent to the 
railroad right-of-way, along Narragansett Bay within Newport County and 
the Town of Middletown.
    Stringham Road consists of approximately 1-mile long, 2-lane 
asphalt roadway located within Newport County and the Town of 
Portsmouth.
    Portion of Defense Highway consists of approximately 3.6 miles 
long, 2-lane asphalt roadway and bike lanes located within Newport 
County and the Town of Portsmouth.
    Disposal Procedures. At such time as a Local Redevelopment 
Authority (LRA) is recognized in accordance with Section 2905(b)(7)(B) 
of the Act, the Department of Defense will publish in the Federal 
Register and in a newspaper of general circulation in the communities 
in the vicinity of the installation information on the LRA. Pursuant to 
section 2905(b)(7)(F) of the Act, the LRA will conduct a community 
outreach effort with respect to the surplus property and will publish, 
in a newspaper of general circulation in the communities within the 
vicinity of Newport Naval Complex, Newport, RI the time period during 
which the LRA will receive notices of interest from State and local 
governments, representatives of the homeless, and other interested 
parties. That publication shall include the name, address and telephone 
number of the point of contact for the LRA who can provide information 
on the prescribed form and contents of the notices of interest.

    Dated: February 1, 2010.
A.M. Vallandingham,
Lieutenant Commander, Judge Advocate General's Corps, U.S. Navy, 
Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010-2745 Filed 2-8-10; 8:45 am]
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