The General Services Administration (GSA) promotes the effective use of federal real property assets, as well as the disposal of real property that is no longer mission critical to federal agencies. Through the Federal Surplus Real and Related Property Program ("Program") excess federal land and buildings are conveyed to the public at no cost pursuant to 40 USC 541, et.seq., and applicable regulations.
BJA's role in this program is to make recommendations as to whether (1)the use proposed by the state or unit of local government meets the requirements of the statute; and (2) the environmental impact of the proposed transfer has been properly assessed under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Section 553(b) requires that the proposed use by the state or local government be for "correctional facility use under a program approved by the Attorney General for the care or rehabilitation of criminal offenders" or for "law enforcement purposes." Authority to make determinations on behalf of the Attorney General has been delegated to the Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs, pursuant to A.G. Order Nos. 1079-84 and 2153-98. The GSA Administrator or the Secretary for Defense has final approval authority with respect to any and all surplus property conveyances.
Legislation: Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended, and codified at
40 U.S.C. Section 553 (b) (1) (2) property for correctional facility and/or law enforcement.
Base Realignment and Closure process see P. L.101-510, § 2905(b), 10 U.S.C. § 2687.
To review or obtain a copy of the federal statute and regulations governing this program (40 U.S.C. § 553 and 41 C.F.R.
Parts 102-75.750 through 102-75.815), go to the GSA web site at www.propertydisposal.gsa.gov.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA)):
16.578
Funding: Transfer or conveyance is made without monetary consideration by the federal government.
Eligibility: State governments and political subdivision or instrumentalities of state governments.
Under this program, the term "state" is defined by 40 U.S.C. Section 553(a) to include the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico,
Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, Palau, and the Northern Mariana
Islands. State governments must be engaged in activities to control or reduce crime and juvenile delinquency or the enforcement of criminal law or the care or rehabilitation of criminal offenders.
How/When To Apply: Prospective applicants must notify DOJ and GSA or DOD by letter of the interest in an identified property.
Prospective applicants interested in applying for property under the Base Realignment and Closure Act (BRAC) must consult with their designated Local Redevelopment Authority (LRA) for the community's plan for economic recovery. A list of the recognized LRAs can be viewed at: http://www.oea.gov/OEAWeb.nsf/Home?OpenForm
This program requires coverage under E.O.12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs."
Application for Public Conveyance
Related Information:
Application for Public Conveyance
BRAC Properties
General Services Administration Properties
Office of Economic Adjustment
Recognized Local Redevelopment Authorities
Contact Information:
Compliance with Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act (P.L.#100-77)
Base Realignment and Closure Coordinator
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs
451 Seventh Street, SW, Room 7266
Washington, DC 20410
Office: 202-402-2595
Fax: 202-401-0053
Base Realignment and Closure Properties Staff Assignments:
Office of Economic Adjustment
400 Army Navy Drive Suite 200
Arlington, Va. 22202-4704
Phone: 703-604-6020
Fax: 703-604-5843
E-mail:jwso.oeawebfeedback@wso.whs.mil
USE RESTRICTION
Perpetual Use: Applicant understands that the Property transfer is pursuant to Section 553(b)(1)(2) and/or (3) of Title 40, United States Code, and agrees that the Property will be used and maintained for correctional facility use, emergency management and/or law enforcement purposes in perpetuity and that in the event the Property ceases to be used or maintained for the purposes for which the Property was conveyed, all or any portion of the Property shall in its then existing condition at the option of the Grantor, revert to the Grantor.
APPLICATION CONTACT INFORMATION
M. Berry, Senior Project Manager
Bureau of Justice Assistance
810 Seventh Street, NW., Suite 4423
Washington, DC. 20531
1-866-859-2687 (Toll Free)
202-353-8643 (Office) or 202-305-1367 (Fax)
E-mail: M.A.Berry@ojp.usdoj.gov
