[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 100 (Wednesday, May 24, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27497-27498]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-12688]



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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Air Force


Record of Decision (ROD) for the Disposal and Reuse of Richards-
Gebaur Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado

    On April 28, 1995, the Air Force signed the ROD for the Disposal 
and Reuse of Richards-Gebaur 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.
    Richards-Gebaur AFB closed on September 30, 1994, pursuant to the 
Defense Authorization Amendments and Base Closure and Realignment Act 
of 1988 (Pub. L. 100-526) upon recommendation of the Secretary of 
Defense and findings of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment 
Commission. This ROD documents the Richards-Gebaur AFB disposal 
decisions.
    The decision conveyed by the ROD is to dispose of Richards-Gebaur 
AFB in a manner that enables airport operation and commercial, office, 
and industrial areas. In addition, there will be two military reusers. 
This allows for the full implementation of the central theme of the 
proposed future land use plans discussed in the FEIS. The environmental 
findings and mitigation measures contained in the ROD remain fully 
applicable.
    Consistent with the community reuse plan, the ROD balances 
aviation, industrial, office industrial park, commercial, and military 
uses throughout the base.
    Several disposal methods and parcels are involved in the ROD, 
including a public benefit conveyance sponsored by the Federal Aviation 
Administration (FAA), Federal transfers to the U.S. Army and the U.S. 
Marine Corps, and negotiated sales to public bodies.
    Of the 428 acres, the Kansas City Aviation Department (KCAD) will 
gain more than 178 acres in an FAA-sponsored public benefit conveyance. 
Another 12-acre transfer will be offered to the City of Belton, 
Missouri through negotiated sale. The Air Force will transfer 184 acres 
to the Department of the Army, and 54 acres to the U.S. Marine Corps. 
The electric system with appropriate easements for maintenance and 
repair will be conveyed through negotiated sale to an eligible public 
body. The other utilities (gas, telephone, water, and sewer) were 
transferred in a previous disposal action. Utility 
[[Page 27498]] easements will be granted as appropriate.
    The road network is an integral part of all parcels. Primary roads 
will be conveyed to the KCAD. Secondary roadways that fall within a 
parcel completely will be included as part of the parcel.
    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.
    Our Program Manager for the Air Force Base Conversion Agency is Ms. 
Teresa R. Pohlman, and she may be reached at 703-696-5561.
Patsy J. Conner,
Air Force Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 95-12688 Filed 5-23-95; 8:45 am]
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