[Federal Register: December 20, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 243)] [Notices] [Page 71180-71181] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr20de99-123] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Transit Administration Transfer of Federally Assisted Land or Facility AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration, DOT. ACTION: Notice of intent to transfer Federally assisted land or facility. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Section 5334(g) of the Federal Transit Laws, as codified, 49 U.S.C. Secs. 5301, et seq., permits the Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to authorize a recipient of FTA funds to transfer land or a facility to a public body for any public purpose with no further obligation to the Federal Government if, among other things, no Federal agency is interested in acquiring the asset for Federal use. Accordingly, FTA is issuing this Notice to advise Federal agencies that the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) intends to transfer approximately 75,882 square feet, or 1.74 acres, of land and improvements thereon situated at Marion Drive and Copper Beech Drive in Kingston, Massachusetts. EFFECTIVE DATE: Any Federal agency interested in acquiring the parcel of land and improvements thereon must notify the FTA Region I Office of its interest by January 19, 2000. ADDRESSES: Interested parties should notify the Regional Office by writing to Richard H. Doyle, Regional Administrator, Federal Transit Administration, 55 Broadway, Room 921, Cambridge, MA 02142. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Margaret E. Foley, Regional Counsel, at 617/494-2409; Richard N. Cole, Director of Operations and Program Management, at 617/494-2395; or Jackie Hathaway, FTA Headquarters Office of Program Management, at 202/366-6106. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background 49 U.S.C. 5334(g) provides guidance on the transfer of capital assets. Specifically, if a recipient of FTA assistance decides an asset acquired under this chapter at least in part with that assistance is no longer needed for the purpose for which it was acquired, the Secretary of Transportation may authorize the recipient to transfer the asset to a local governmental authority to be used for a public purpose with no further obligation to the Government. 49 U.S.C. 5334(g)(1) Determinations The Secretary may authorize a transfer for a public purpose other than mass transportation only if the Secretary decides: (A) The asset will remain in public use for at least 5 years after the date the asset is transferred; (B) There is no purpose eligible for assistance under this chapter for which the asset should be used; (C) The overall benefit of allowing the transfer is greater than the interest of the Government in liquidation and return of the financial interest of the Government in the asset, after considering fair market value and other factors; and (D) Through an appropriate screening or survey process, that there is no interest in acquiring the asset for Government use if the asset is a facility or land. [[Page 71181]] Federal Interest in Acquiring Land or Facility This document implements the requirements of 49 U.S.C. 5334(g)(1)(D) of the Federal Transit Laws. Accordingly, FTA hereby provides notice of the availability of the asset further described below. Any Federal agency interested in acquiring the affected land and improvements thereon should promptly notify the FTA. If no Federal agency is interested in acquiring the existing land and improvements thereon, FTA will make certain that the other requirements specified in 49 U.S.C. Section 5334(g)(1)(A) through (C) are met before permitting the asset to be transferred. Additional Description of Land or Facility The property contains approximately 75,882 square feet, or 1.74 acres, of land and improvements thereon situated at Marion Drive and Copper Beech Drive in Kingston, Massachusetts. The MBTA constructed a road and cul-de-sac across the parcel from Marion Drive to Copper Beech Drive for emergency access to Kingston Station and Layover Facility and will retain an easement in the road. The area east of the road is level and landscaped. A retention pond is located west of the road. The area west of the pond is steeply sloped up to the adjacent property. The MBTA also constructed a water main along the southwest side of the parcel. Issued on: December 14, 1999. Richard H. Doyle, Regional Administrator. [FR Doc. 99-32914 Filed 12-17-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-57-P