Disposal of Federal Surplus Real Property for Parks, Recreation, and Historic Monuments (15.918)

 

Program

15.918 Disposal of Federal Surplus Real Property for Parks, Recreation, and Historic Monuments

 

Federal Agency

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

 

Authorization

Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, Section 203(k), 63 Stat. 385 as amended, 40 U.S.C. 484, Public Law 91-485; Federal Lands for Parks and Recreation, 16 U.S.C. 4601-5.

 

Program Number

15.918

 

Last Known Status

Active

 

Objectives

To transfer surplus Federal real property for public park and recreation use, or for use of historic real property.

 

Types of Assistance

Use of Property, Facilities, and Equipment.

 

Uses and Use Restrictions

Surplus real property may be conveyed for public park and recreation use at discounts up to 100 percent of fair market value and for historic purposes without monetary consideration. Property conveyed for park and recreation use or historic purposes must be used for these purposes in perpetuity or be reverted to Federal ownership.

 

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Only State or local units of government are eligible to apply for surplus real property for public park and recreation and historic purposes, and must agree to manage the property in the public interest and for public use (in the case of park and recreation purposes). Only properties listed or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places may be transferred through the Historic Surplus Property Program.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Only State or local units of government are eligible to apply for surplus real property for public park and recreation and historic purposes, and must agree to manage the property in the public interest and for public use (in the case of park and recreation purposes).

Credentials/Documentation

The applicant must submit an application, proposed program of use for the property and evidence of its ability to finance the program. Additionally, applicants under the Historic Surplus Property Program must submit an architectural plan. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.

 

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

Park and recreation and historic applications are coordinated by the National Park Service, Department of the Interior, and the General Services Administration, or in the case of legislated military base closures, the Department of Defense and its military components. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102 and E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure

Applications for park and recreation use and historic uses are submitted to the appropriate National Park Service Regional Office. Application forms for park and recreation program are issued by the National Park Service. Applications for Historic Surplus Property Program are available from the General Services Administration or the National Park Service. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular Nos. A-102 and A-110.

Award Procedure

Upon approval of a park and recreation application, the National Park Service will request GSA or DOD military service, in the case of base closures, to assign the property to the Secretary of the Interior for transfer. Upon assignment by DOD or GSA, the National Park Service will transfer the property to the applicant, in the case of park and recreation transfers. Historic transfers are made by GSA or DOD.

Deadlines

The National Park Service must notify the General Services Administration (or DOD) within 20 calendar days after the date of the notice of determination of surplus if it has an eligible applicant interested in acquiring the property. The National Park Service must request assignment of property from GSA (or DOD) within 25 calendar days after the expiration of the 20 day period.

 

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Appeals

Not applicable.

Renewals

Not applicable.

 

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

Not applicable.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Not applicable.

 

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Recipients of surplus properties are required to submit biennial compliance reports on the use of the property.

Audits

The National Park Service conducts periodic on-site compliance inspections to assure that the properties are being utilized for the purposes for which they are conveyed. Properties in noncompliance may be reverted back to the Federal Government.

Records

The National Park Service maintains official records concerning the property.

 

Program Accomplishments

Since 1949, over 1,300 properties comprising over 145,000 acres have been transferred to State and local governments for park and recreation purposes, and 130 properties for historic purposes. In fiscal year 2001, approximately 21 properties (1193 acres) were transferred for park and recreation purposes through the Federal Lands to Parks Program. It is estimated in fiscal year 2002, 20 properties will be transferred for parks and recreation through the Federal Lands to Parks Program.

 

Financial Information

Account Identification

14-1042-0-1-303.

Obligations

(Salaries and expenses) Federal Lands to Parks Program FY 02 $475,000; FY 03 est $475,000; and FY 04 est not available. Historic Monument Program FY 02 $31,200; FY 03 est $31,800, FY 04 est not available.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Not applicable.

 

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

"The Federal Lands to Parks Program," 1997 brochure (no charge), "Historic Surplus Property Program," 1998 brochure published by the National Park Service (no charge), "Disposal of Surplus Real Property," booklet published by the General Service Administration (no charge). Section 203 (K) (2) and 203 (K) (3) of the Federal Property and Administrative Service Act of 1949, as amended (40 U.S.C. 484 (K) (2) and (K) (3).

 

Related Programs

15.916, Outdoor Recreation_Acquisition, Development and Planning; 39.002, Disposal of Federal Surplus Real Property; 93.291, Surplus Property Utilization.

 

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

Applicants for park and recreation purposes are requested to communicate with the following National Park Service Offices: the Southeast Regional Office, Boston Support Office, and the Pacific Great Basin Support Office. Applicants for historic purposes are requested to contact the Alaska Regional Office; the Columbia Cascades Support Office; the Midwest Support Office; the Pacific Great Basin and Pacific Island Support Office; the Philadelphia Support Office; the Rocky Mountain Support Office; the Southeast Regional Office, or the Southwest Support Office. (See Catalog Appendix IV for addresses.)

Headquarters Office

National Park Service, National Center for Conservation and Recreation, Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street, NW., MS 3622, Washington, DC 20240. Contact: Wendy E. Ormont (Federal Lands to Parks Program). Telephone: (202) 565-1184. National Park Service, Heritage Preservation Services, Historic Surplus Property Program, 1849 C Street, NW., NC 200 Washington DC 20240. Contact: Gary Sachau, Telephone: (202) 343-9531. (Historic Surplus Property Program.)

Web Site Address

http://www.ncrc.nps.gov/programs/flp

 

Examples of Funded Projects

Nature Study Areas - Wildlife Conservation Areas; Developed Play Areas; State and Regional Parks; Arts/Crafts Centers; Youth and Senior Citizen Areas; Historic Buildings and/or Archeological Areas.

 

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Suitability of real property for the proposed use and the ability of the applicant local unit of government to carry out the proposed program of use.