1. Disposition of Excess BRAC Real Property at NAVSTA Newport, RI
Disposition of Excess Real Property
Utilizing BRAC Authority
Brief for Newport RAB
May 21, 2008
Brief for Newport RAB
Disposition of Excess BRAC Real Property at NAVSTA Newport, RI

2. Contents
BRAC Program Overview
NAVSTA Newport Landholdings and Property Identified for Disposal
BRAC Authority and Disposal Process
Parcel Information

3. BRAC PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The must-fund program is defined as the minimum funding required to comply with legally enforceable cleanup agreements. Must-fund budgets have been identified and are planned to be executed with a combination of LSR and appropriation through FY09.

4. 26 Installations to be Disposed
BRAC Program Overview
26 Installations to be Disposed
41 Reserve Centers/Recruiting Districts to be Disposed
45 Installations with Environmental Remediation Efforts
16 Major and 38 Minor Realignment Actions
64 Navy-led Business Plans
Overall Program for FY08-FY13, seeking appropriations
$493M for Prior BRAC
$3.2B for BRAC 05

5. Map of Entire BRAC Program
Efforts are distributed across the entire country
Concentrations in the Bay Area, So Cal & along the east coast
Hawaii
2005 BRAC Reserve Center Closures
2005 BRAC Base Closures
2005 BRAC Realignments
Prior BRAC Bases with Remaining Work
Prior BRAC Bases – Environmental Work Only
Puerto Rico
Alaska
Guam

6. NAVSTA NEWPORT LAND HOLDINGS and PROPERTY IDENTIFIED FOR DISPOSAL
The must-fund program is defined as the minimum funding required to comply with legally enforceable cleanup agreements. Must-fund budgets have been identified and are planned to be executed with a combination of LSR and appropriation through FY09.

7. NAVSTA Newport Landholdings
MAIN BASE
Coddington Cove
Coddington Point
Coasters Harbor Island
Hospital Site
OUTLYING PROPERTY (OLP)
Tank Farms 1 through 5
Melville Backyard
Defense Hwy
Family Housing Areas
Carr Point
Fort Adams
Gould Island

8. Parcels Identified for Disposal
Tank Farm 1
Tank Farm 2
Tank Farm 3
Tank Farm 4
Midway/Greene Lane Parcel
Defense Highway (north of NUWC)

9. Parcels Identified for Disposal
Former Navy Lodge Site
Former Navy Hospital

10. Proposed Disposal Parcel List
Approx. Area (AC)
Defense HWY 67
Former Navy Hospital 10
Former Navy Lodge Site 3
Tank Farm 1 49
Tank Farm 2 96
Tank Farm 3 41
Tank Farm 4 83
Total
358

11. BRAC AUTHORITY and DISPOSAL PROCESS
The must-fund program is defined as the minimum funding required to comply with legally enforceable cleanup agreements. Must-fund budgets have been identified and are planned to be executed with a combination of LSR and appropriation through FY09.

12. Notional Timeline and Process
Navy issues Notice of Availability and Surplus Determination Apr – Jun 08
Community establishes a Local Redevelopment Authority Apr - Jun 08
Planning LRA conducts Community Outreach Jul 08 – Dec 08
30 days to start Homeless / 90 – 180 days for NOI’s
Potential PBC’s follow similar timeline
Publish Notices in Local Newspapers & Review Expressions of Interest
Hold at least 1 public meeting and coordinate with HUD
Planning LRA prepares Redevelopment Plan days from
Plan should incorporate Community Consensus Homeless Outreach
Will be the basis for Navy’s NEPA Analysis
Submit Redevelopment Plan to HUD Mar 09
NEPA Analysis TBD
Navy Environmental Cleanup Various
Navy can carve property into sub-parcels and lease remainder
in order to ensure prompt reuse and redevelopment
Goal to align cleanup and redevelopment efforts
Conveyance of Land Various

13. Conveyance Mechanisms
Economic Development Conveyance
Only permitted recipient is LRA
LRA must have authority to acquire property (Implementing LRA)
Navy will seek FMV
Underlying purpose is job generation
LRA must demonstrate
Proposed uses will generate sufficient jobs
Proposed land uses are feasible in light of current and projected market conditions
Public Benefit Conveyance
Conveyances to State and Local Governments for public purposes
Typical Uses: Schools, Parks, Airports, Ports, Public Health Facilities, Historic Monuments, Self-Help Housing & Wildlife Conservation
Military Department must determine best use of the parcel is consistent with requested PBC.
Deed covenants included with transfer to ensure continued public purpose use.

14. Conveyance Mechanisms
Negotiated Sale
LIMITED Circumstances
Must be to a Public Body
Must be for a Public Benefit that would not be realized from competitive sale or PBC
Grantee must pay AT LEAST fair market value
Requires Explanatory Statement for Congressional review
Public Sale
Effective means of achieving a mutual goal of rapidly putting the property back into productive use
Methods include Internet Auction and Sealed Bid
Case by Case Issues
Single parcel versus subdivision
“As-Is” Sale
Environmental Concerns

15. BRAC Process and Requirements
Navy Action
Declare the Property Surplus (Notice of Availability)
Complete Environmental Cleanup as Required by CERCLA
Disposes of Property via appropriate Conveyance Mechanism
NEPA and NHPA Section 106 Compliance
Coordination with Local Redevelopment Authority
Recapitalize BRAC fund

16. BRAC Process and Requirements
Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA) Action
Will officially recognize the Local Redevelopment Authority (LRA)
Issue: Property located in three municipalities (Town Portsmouth, Town Middletown and City of Newport)
Provides expertise and potential resources to help LRA complete required studies

17. BRAC Process and Requirements
Appointment of a Local Redevelopment Authority (LRA)
Recognized by DoD Office of Economic Adjustment
Responsible for Redevelopment Planning
Address the needs of Homeless Providers
Identify Conceptual Reuse – Not Conveyance Mechanism(s)
Review / Establish necessary Zoning Requirements
Critical to the Land Development Process
Land Use and Zoning
Development Agreements
The Entitlement Process

18. Timing
Navy to commence process with issuance of “Notice of Availability” which will notify other federal agencies that the property is available – April 2008
Remaining property will be declared Surplus and made available for redevelopment planning and non-federal ownership – June 2008
Navy Lodge and Navy Hospital sites appear ready for quick disposal
Still require Homeless Provider, NEPA, NHPA and CERCLA compliance
Tank Farms will likely require Environmental Remediation.
Navy to explore potential for sub-parcels
Navy to explore potential for early transfer

19. INDIVIDUAL PARCEL OVERVIEWS
The must-fund program is defined as the minimum funding required to comply with legally enforceable cleanup agreements. Must-fund budgets have been identified and are planned to be executed with a combination of LSR and appropriation through FY09.

20. Navy Lodge and Navy Hospital
Former Navy Hospital
Former Navy Lodge
Naval Hospital: 10 acres (7 acres of land, 3 acres of water)
Original World War 1 Hospital Site that meets National Register Criteria C
Contains 10 contributing and 6 non-contributing buildings
Asbestos & lead paint clean-up/disposal are the primary environmental issue
Waterfront access. Navy Concern that a loss of riparian rights could interfere with current marina buoy mooring area and transit area and will need to be addressed
Navy Lodge: 3 acres
Former use as a Navy Lodge, Currently vacant
Potential civilian commercial or residential use
No Environmental Issues

21. Tank Farm 1 / Tank Farm 2 Tank Farm 2: 96 acres currently vacant
Melville Backyard
Tank Farm 1: 49 Acres currently vacant
Operation: 1940’s – 1970
Environmental Issues: IR Site
Contaminants: PAHs, VOCs, Metals, TPH
Expenditure to date: $4 M
Cost to complete investigation: $1.1 M
CERCLA Complete: 2014
West Side Master Plan Anticipated Uses:
Marine Industrial Uses, Transit Support (parking),Light Industrial, Marine Accessory
Use (storage, parking), Open Space
Tank Farm 2: 96 acres currently vacant
Operation: 1940’s – 1970
Environmental Issues: IR Site
Contaminants: PAHs, VOCs, Metals, TPH
Expenditure to date: $5 M
Cost to complete investigation: $1.1 M
CERCLA Complete: 2014
West Side Master Plan Anticipated Uses:
Marine Industrial Uses, Marina Accessory Uses (storage, parking), Residential (Affordable Housing), Light Industrial/Commercial, Research and Development, Open Space

22. Tank Farm 3 / Tank Farm 4 Tank Farm 3: 41 acres currently vacant
Operation: 1940’s – 1970
Environmental Issues: IR Site
Contaminants: PAHs, VOCs, Metals, TPH
Expenditure to date: $5 M
Cost to complete investigation: $1.1 M
CERCLA Complete: 2014
West Side Master Plan Anticipated uses:
Waste Water Treatment Facility (~ 10 ac), Wind
Turbines, Recreation/Outdoor Theater, Open Space,
Marina Accessory Uses (storage, parking), Marine
Industrial Uses
Tank Farm 4: 83 acres currently vacant
Operation: 1940’s – 1970; Tanks Demo
Environmental Issues: IR Site
Contaminants: PAHs, SVOC’s, Metals, TPH
Expenditure to date: $7.5 M
Cost to complete clean up: $1.7 M
CERCLA Complete: 2014
West Side Master Plan Anticipated Uses:
Commercial/Light Industrial, Open Space,
Hospitality/Resort, Wind Turbines, Seasonal Outdoor
Theater, Residential (Affordable Housing)

23. Contact Information
Department of the Navy
BRAC Program Management Office Northeast
4911 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19112
POC: Mr. Gregory Preston
Phone: (215)
Webpage: bracpmo.navy.mil
Auction site: BRACLandSales.com