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Safety Issues. Safety is tied directly to security. If no one
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enters the vacant facility, no one can be injured in the facility. If the
facility is not secured, the activity should be more concerned with safety.
Refer to para. 1.7 for additional security issues.
Fire Prevention Issues. A key to fire prevention in inactivated
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facilities is to limit the highly combustible material and ignition sources
remaining in the facility to only those items required during the inactivation
or closure period. Remove any gasoline or other flammable material from tanks
in and around inactivated facilities. Mow grass and weeds periodically within
25 ft. of the structure. As an alternative, plow fire lanes around the
facility. This may be more economical than frequent mowing. Taking adequate
security measures minimizes fires resulting from unauthorized entry and
activity in the building. More detailed information on inactivation of fire
protection and alarm systems can be found in para. 2.1.13.
Community Relations Issues. Inactivation or closure of a whole
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base or even portions of a base can have a significant impact on surrounding
communities. An unfriendly environment magnifies the disruption and turmoil
of the inactivation/closure process substantially. If the local government
and press are hostile, the whole process becomes more difficult. Information
is key toward maintaining good relationships with the local community. It is
far better to provide as much information as possible on inactivation/closure
milestones and their potential impact than to try to hide the imminent phase-
down . Open clear lines of communication to continually pass information to
the local community will help eliminate rumors and the problems caused by
"misinformation." Regular tours and briefings of local community leaders and
the local press are essential to keep hostility to a minimum.
Summary of Navy Real Property Disposal Procedures. The EFD Real
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Estate Division is responsible for the acquisition, management, and disposal
of Navy real property. Basic guidance for these real estate actions is
contained in the NAVFAC P-732, Real Estate Procedures Manual. The P-73
prescribes policies, authorities operating procedures, and responsibilities
for the disposal of real and related personal property under the custody and
control of the Department of the Navy.
Real property disposal procedures are often complex and subject to
changing guidelines, policies, authorities, and procedures. Therefore, it is
imperative that the EFD Real Estate Division be consulted before taking any
action to dispose of or continue to utilize excess Navy real and related
personal property. Under no circumstances should the activity initiate
actions with the GSA concerning disposal of its real property.
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GSA Responsibility. The GSA is responsible for ensuring that
Federal real property is utilized and disposed of in the most economical,
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