SEC. 2001. Short Title.
This division may be cited as the “Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016”.
Division B — Military Construction Authorizations
DIVISION B Military Construction Authorizations
SEC. 2002. Expiration of Authorizations and Amounts Required to Be Specified by Law.
Expiration of Authorizations After Three Years.— Except as provided in subsection (b), all authorizations contained in titles XXI through XXVII for military construction projects, land acquisition, family housing projects and facilities, and contributions to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program (and authorizations of appropriations therefor) shall expire on the later of—
October 1, 2018; or
the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2019.
Exception.— Subsection (a) shall not apply to authorizations for military construction projects, land acquisition, family housing projects and facilities, and contributions to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program (and authorizations of appropriations therefor), for which appropriated funds have been obligated before the later of—
October 1, 2018; or
the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for fiscal year 2019 for military construction projects, land acquisition, family housing projects and facilities, or contributions to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program.
SEC. 2003. Effective Date.
TITLE XXI Army Military Construction
SEC. 2101. Authorized Army Construction and Land Acquisition Projects.
Inside the United States.— Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2104(a) and available for military construction projects inside the United States as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Army may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations inside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:
| State | Installation or Location | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | Fort Greely | $7,800,000 |
| California | Concord | $98,000,000 |
| Colorado | Fort Carson | $5,800,000 |
| Georgia | Fort Gordon | $90,000,000 |
| Maryland | Fort Meade | $34,500,000 |
| New York | Fort Drum | $19,000,000 |
| United States Military Academy | $70,000,000 | |
| Oklahoma | Fort Sill | $69,400,000 |
| Texas | Corpus Christi | $85,000,000 |
| Virginia | Arlington National Cemetery | $30,000,000 |
| Fort Lee | $33,000,000 |
Outside the United States.— Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2104(a) and available for military construction projects outside the United States as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Army may acquire real property and carry out the military construction project for the installation or location outside the United States, and in the amount, set forth in the following table:
| Country | Installation or Location | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Grafenwoehr | $51,000,000 |
SEC. 2102. Family Housing.
Construction and Acquisition.— Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2104(a) and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Army may construct or acquire family housing units (including land acquisition and supporting facilities) at the installations or locations, in the number of units, and in the amounts set forth in the following table:
| State/Country | Installation or Location | Units | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | Camp Rudder | Family Housing New Construction | $8,000,000 |
| Illinois | Rock Island | Family Housing New Construction | $29,000,000 |
| Korea | Camp Walker | Family Housing New Construction | $61,000,000 |
Planning and Design.— Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2104(a) and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Army may carry out architectural and engineering services and construction design activities with respect to the construction or improvement of family housing units in an amount not to exceed $7,195,000.
SEC. 2103. Improvements to Military Family Housing Units.
Subject to section 2825 of title 10, United States Code, and using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2104(a) and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Army may improve existing military family housing units in an amount not to exceed $3,500,000.
SEC. 2104. Authorization of Appropriations, Army.
Authorization of Appropriations.— Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2015, for military construction, land acquisition, and military family housing functions of the Department of the Army as specified in the funding table in section 4601.
Limitation on Total Cost of Construction Projects.— Notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section 2853 of title 10, United States Code, and any other cost variation authorized by law, the total cost of all projects carried out under section 2101 of this Act may not exceed the total amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection (a), as specified in the funding table in section 4601.
SEC. 2105. Modification of Authority to Carry Out Certain Fiscal Year 2013 Project.
In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section 2101(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (division B of Public Law 112–239; 126 Stat. 2119) for the United States Military Academy, New York, for construction of a Cadet barracks building at the installation, the Secretary of the Army may install mechanical equipment and distribution lines sufficient to provide chilled water for air conditioning the nine existing historical Cadet barracks which are being renovated through the Cadet Barracks Upgrade Program.
SEC. 2106. Extension of Authorizations of Certain Fiscal Year 2012 Projects.
Extension.— Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (division B of Public Law 112–81; 125 Stat. 1660), the authorizations set forth in the table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2101 of that Act (125 Stat. 1661) and extended by section 2107 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (division B of Public Law 113–291; 128 Stat. 3673), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2016, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2017, whichever is later.
Table.— The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
| State | Installation or Location | Project | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | Fort Benning | Land Acquisition | $5,100,000 |
| Fort Benning | Land Acquisition | $25,000,000 | |
| Virginia | Fort Belvoir | Road and Infrastructure Improvements | $25,000,000 |
SEC. 2107. Extension of Authorizations of Certain Fiscal Year 2013 Projects.
Extension.— Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (division B of Public Law 112–239; 126 Stat. 2118), the authorizations set forth in the table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2101 of that Act (126 Stat. 2119) shall remain in effect until October 1, 2016, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2017, whichever is later.
Table.— The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
| State or Country | Installation or Location | Project | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | Fort McNair | Vehicle Storage Building, Installation | $7,191,000 |
| Kansas | Fort Riley | Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Complex | $12,184,000 |
| North Carolina | Fort Bragg | Aerial Gunnery Range | $41,945,000 |
| Texas | Joint Base San Antonio | Barracks | $20,971,000 |
| Virginia | Fort Belvoir | Secure Admin/Operations Facility | $93,876,000 |
| Italy | Camp Ederle | Barracks | $35,952,000 |
| Japan | Sagami | Vehicle Maintenance Shop | $17,976,000 |
SEC. 2108. Additional Authority to Carry Out Certain Fiscal Year 2016 Project.
Project Authorization.— The Secretary of the Army may carry out a military construction project to construct a vehicle bridge and traffic circle to facilitate traffic flow to and from the Medical Center at Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Germany, in the amount of $12,400,000.
Use of Host-nation Payment-in-kind Funds.— The Secretary may use available host-nation payment-in-kind funding for the project described in subsection (a).
TITLE XXII Navy Military Construction
SEC. 2201. Authorized Navy Construction and Land Acquisition Projects.
Inside the United States.— Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2204(a) and available for military construction projects inside the United States as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Navy may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations inside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:
| Country | Installation or Location | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Yuma | $50,635,000 |
| California | Camp Pendleton | $44,540,000 |
| Coronado | $4,856,000 | |
| Lemoore | $71,830,000 | |
| Miramar | $11,200,000 | |
| Point Mugu | $22,427,000 | |
| San Diego | $37,366,000 | |
| Twentynine Palms | $9,160,000 | |
| Florida | Jacksonville | $16,751,000 |
| Mayport | $16,159,000 | |
| Pensacola | $18,347,000 | |
| Whiting Field | $10,421,000 | |
| Georgia | Albany | $7,851,000 |
| Kings Bay | $8,099,000 | |
| Townsend | $43,279,000 | |
| Guam | Joint Region Marianas | $181,768,000 |
| Hawaii | Barking Sands | $30,623,000 |
| Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam | $14,881,000 | |
| Kaneohe Bay | $106,618,000 | |
| Marine Corps Base Hawaii | $12,800,000 | |
| Maryland | Patuxent River | $40,935,000 |
| North Carolina | Camp Lejeune | $54,849,000 |
| Cherry Point | $57,726,000 | |
| New River | $8,230,000 | |
| South Carolina | Parris Island | $27,075,000 |
| Virginia | Dam Neck | $23,066,000 |
| Norfolk | $126,677,000 | |
| Portsmouth | $45,513,000 | |
| Quantico | $58,199,000 | |
| Washington | Bangor | $34,177,000 |
| Bremerton | $22,680,000 | |
| Indian Island | $4,472,000 |
Outside the United States.— Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2204(a) and available for military construction projects outside the United States as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Navy may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations outside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:
| Country | Installation or Location | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain Island | Southwest Asia | $89,791,000 |
| Italy | Sigonella | $102,943,000 |
| Japan | Camp Butler | $11,697,000 |
| Iwakuni | $17,923,000 | |
| Kadena Air Base | $23,310,000 | |
| Yokosuka | $13,846,000 | |
| Poland | RedziKowo Base | $51,270,000 |
SEC. 2202. Family Housing.
Construction and Acquisition.— Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2204(a) and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Navy may construct or acquire family housing units (including land acquisition and supporting facilities) at the installation or location, in the number of units, and in the amounts set forth in the following table:
| State | Installation or Location | Units | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | Wallops Island | Family Housing New Construction | $438,000 |
Planning and Design.— Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2204(a) and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Navy may carry out architectural and engineering services and construction design activities with respect to the construction or improvement of family housing units in an amount not to exceed $4,588,000.
SEC. 2203. Improvements to Military Family Housing Units.
Subject to section 2825 of title 10, United States Code, and using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2204(a) and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Navy may improve existing military family housing units in an amount not to exceed $11,515,000.
SEC. 2204. Authorization of Appropriations, Navy.
Authorization of Appropriations.— Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2015, for military construction, land acquisition, and military family housing functions of the Department of the Navy, as specified in the funding table in section 4601.
Limitation on Total Cost of Construction Projects.— Notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section 2853 of title 10, United States Code, and any other cost variation authorized by law, the total cost of all projects carried out under section 2201 of this Act may not exceed the total amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection (a), as specified in the funding table in section 4601.
SEC. 2205. Extension of Authorizations of Certain Fiscal Year 2012 Projects.
Extension.— Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (division B of Public Law 112–81; 125 Stat. 1660), the authorizations set forth in the table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2201 of that Act (125 Stat. 1666) and extended by section 2208 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (division B of Public Law 113–291; 128 Stat. 3678), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2016, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2017, whichever is later.
Table.— The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
| State | Installation or Location | Project | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | Camp Pendleton | Infantry Squad Defense Range | $29,187,000 |
| Florida | Jacksonville | P–8A Hangar Upgrades | $6,085,000 |
| Georgia | Kings Bay | Crab Island Security Enclave | $52,913,000 |
SEC. 2206. Extension of Authorizations of Certain Fiscal Year 2013 Projects.
Extension.— Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (division B of Public Law 112–239; 126 Stat. 2118), the authorizations set forth in the table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2201 of that Act (126 Stat. 2122), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2016, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2017, whichever is later.
Table.— The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
| State/Country | Installation or Location | Project | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | Camp Pendleton | Comm. Information Systems Ops Complex | $78,897,000 |
| Coronado | Bachelor Quarters | $76,063,000 | |
| Twentynine Palms | Land Expansion Phase 2 | $47,270,000 | |
| Greece | Souda Bay | Intermodal Access Road | $4,630,000 |
| South Carolina | Beaufort | Recycling/Hazardous Waste Facility | $3,743,000 |
| Virginia | Quantico | Infrastructure—Widen Russell Road | $14,826,000 |
| Worldwide Unspecified | Various Worldwide Locations | BAMS Operational Facilities | $34,048,000 |
TITLE XXIII Air Force Military Construction
SEC. 2301. Authorized Air Force Construction and Land Acquisition Projects.
Inside the United States.— Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2304(a) and available for military construction projects inside the United States as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Air Force may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations inside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:
| State | Installation or Location | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | Eielson Air Force Base | $71,400,000 |
| Arizona | Davis-Monthan Air Force Base | $16,900,000 |
| Luke Air Force Base | $77,700,000 | |
| Colorado | Air Force Academy | $10,000,000 |
| Florida | Cape Canaveral Air Force Station | $21,000,000 |
| Eglin Air Force Base | $8,700,000 | |
| Hurlburt Field | $14,200,000 | |
| Guam | Joint Region Marianas | $50,800,000 |
| Hawaii | Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam | $46,000,000 |
| Kansas | McConnell Air Force Base | $4,300,000 |
| Missouri | Whiteman Air Force Base | $29,500,000 |
| Montana | Malstrom Air Force Base | $19,700,000 |
| Nebraska | Offutt Air Force Base | $21,000,000 |
| Nevada | Nellis Air Force Base | $68,950,000 |
| New Mexico | Cannon Air Force Base | $7,800,000 |
| Holloman Air Force Base | $3,000,000 | |
| Kirtland Air Force Base | $12,800,000 | |
| North Carolina | Seymour Johnson Air Force Base | $17,100,000 |
| Oklahoma | Altus Air Force Base | $28,400,000 |
| Tinker Air Force Base | $49,900,000 | |
| South Dakota | Ellsworth Air Force Base | $23,000,000 |
| Texas | Joint Base San Antonio | $106,000,000 |
| Utah | Hill Air Force Base | $38,400,000 |
| Wyoming | F.E. Warren Air Force Base | $95,000,000 |
| CONUS Classified | Classified Location | $77,130,000 |
Outside the United States.— Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2304(a) and available for military construction projects outside the United States as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Air Force may acquire real property and carry out the military construction projects for the installations or locations outside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:
| Country | Installation or Location | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greenland | Thule Air Base | $41,965,000 |
| Japan | Kadena Air Base | $3,000,000 |
| Yokota Air Base | $8,461,000 | |
| Niger | Agadez | $50,000,000 |
| Oman | Al Musannah Air Base | $25,000,000 |
| United Kingdom | Croughton Royal Air Force | $130,615,000 |
SEC. 2302. Family Housing.
Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2304(a) and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Air Force may carry out architectural and engineering services and construction design activities with respect to the construction or improvement of family housing units in an amount not to exceed $9,849,000.
SEC. 2303. Improvements to Military Family Housing Units.
Subject to section 2825 of title 10, United States Code, and using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2304(a) and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Air Force may improve existing military family housing units in an amount not to exceed $150,649,000.
SEC. 2304. Authorization of Appropriations, Air Force.
Authorization of Appropriations.— Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2015, for military construction, land acquisition, and military family housing functions of the Department of the Air Force, as specified in the funding table in section 4601.
Limitation on Total Cost of Construction Projects.— Notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section 2853 of title 10, United States Code, and any other cost variation authorized by law, the total cost of all projects carried out under section 2301 of this Act may not exceed the sum of the following:
The total amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection (a), as specified in the funding table in section 4601.
$21,000,000 (the balance of the amount authorized under section 2301(a) of the Military Construction Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (division B of Public Law 113–66; 127 Stat. 992) for the CYBERCOM Joint Operations Center at Fort Meade, Maryland).
SEC. 2305. Modification of Authority to Carry Out Certain Fiscal Year 2010 Project.
In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section 2301(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (division B of Public Law 111–84; 123 Stat. 2636), for Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, for construction of a ground control tower at the installation, the Secretary of the Air Force may install communications cabling.
SEC. 2306. Modification of Authority to Carry Out Certain Fiscal Year 2014 Project.
Authorization.— In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section 2301(b) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (division B of Public Law 113–66; 127 Stat. 993) for Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, for construction of a Guardian Angel Operations Facility at the installation, the Secretary of the Air Force may construct the facility at an unspecified location within the United States European Command’s area of responsibility.
Notice and Wait Requirement.— Before the Secretary of the Air Force commences construction of the Guardian Angel Operations Facility at an alternative location, as authorized by subsection (a)—
the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing a description of the project, including the rationale for selection of the project location; and
a period of 14 days has expired following the date on which the report is received by the committees or, if over sooner, a period of 7 days has expired following the date on which a copy of the report is provided in an electronic medium pursuant to section 480 of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 2307. Modification of Authority to Carry Out Certain Fiscal Year 2015 Project.
In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section 2301(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (division B of Public Law 113–291; 128 Stat. 3679) for McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, for construction of a KC–46A Alter Composite Maintenance Shop at the installation, the Secretary of the Air Force may construct a 696 square meter (7,500 square foot) facility consistent with Air Force guidelines for composite maintenance shops.
SEC. 2308. Extension of Authorization of Certain Fiscal Year 2012 Project.
Extension.— Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (division B of Public Law 112–81; 125 Stat. 1660), the authorization set forth in the table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2301 of that Act (125 Stat. 1670) and extended by section 2305 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (division B of Public Law 113–291; 128 Stat. 3680), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2016, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2017, whichever is later.
Table.— The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
| Country | Installation | Project | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | Sigonella Naval Air Station | UAS SATCOM Relay Pads and Facility | $15,000,000 |
SEC. 2309. Extension of Authorization of Certain Fiscal Year 2013 Project.
Extension.— Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (division B of Public Law 112–239; 126 Stat. 2118), the authorization set forth in the table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2301 of that Act (126 Stat. 2126), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2016, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2017, whichever is later.
Table.— The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
| Country | Installation orLocation | Project | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | Lajes Field | Sanitary Sewer Lift/Pump Station | $2,000,000 |
SEC. 2310. Certification of Optimal Location for Joint Intelligence Analysis Complex and Plan for Rotation of Forces at Lajes Field, Azores.
Joint Intelligence Analysis Complex Certification.— No amounts may be expended for the construction of the Joint Intelligence Analysis Complex Consolidation, Phase 2, at Royal Air Force Croughton, United Kingdom, as authorized by section 2301(b), until the Secretary of Defense certifies to the congressional defense committees that the Secretary has determined, based on an analysis of United States operational requirements, that Royal Air Force Croughton, United Kingdom, remains the optimal location for recapitalization of the Joint Intelligence Analysis Complex. The certification shall include an explanation of the basis for the certification.
Lajes Field Utilization.—
Determination.— Not later than March 1, 2016, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a determination of the operational viability of the use of Lajes Field, Azores, for—
Department of Defense intelligence functions; or
the rotational presence of—
fighter aircraft for air-to-air training; or
naval forces.
Basis of determination.— The submission to the congressional defense committees under paragraph (1) shall include an explanation of the basis for the determination.
Plan.— If the Secretary of Defense determines that Lajes Field is a viable option for one or more of the uses specified in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees, not later than April 1, 2016, a plan for such uses that includes the following:
The types and number of naval forces or air-to-air training fighter aircraft considered for rotational assignment at Lajes Field or a description of the Department of Defense intelligence functions to be assigned, as applicable.
The duration and frequency of such assignment.
Any additional infrastructure investment required to support such assignment.
The impact to permanent manpower levels necessary to support such assignment.
TITLE XXIV Defense Agencies Military Construction
SEC. 2401. Authorized Defense Agencies Construction and Land Acquisition Projects.
Inside the United States.— Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2403(a) and available for military construction projects inside the United States as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of Defense may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations inside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:
| State | Installation or Location | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Fort Rucker | $46,787,000 |
| Maxwell Air Force Base | $32,968,000 | |
| Arizona | Fort Huachuca | $3,884,000 |
| California | Camp Pendleton | $20,552,000 |
| Coronado | $47,218,000 | |
| Fresno Yosemite IAP ANG | $10,700,000 | |
| Colorado | Fort Carson | $8,243,000 |
| CONUS Classified | Classified Location | $20,065,000 |
| Delaware | Dover Air Force Base | $21,600,000 |
| Florida | Hurlburt Field | $17,989,000 |
| MacDill Air Force Base | $39,142,000 | |
| Georgia | Moody Air Force Base | $10,900,000 |
| Hawaii | Kaneohe Bay | $122,071,000 |
| Schofield Barracks | $123,838,000 | |
| Kentucky | Fort Campbell | $12,553,000 |
| Fort Knox | $23,279,000 | |
| Maryland | Fort Meade | $816,077,000 |
| Nevada | Nellis Air Force Base | $39,900,000 |
| New Mexico | Cannon Air Force Base | $45,111,000 |
| New York | West Point | $55,778,000 |
| North Carolina | Camp Lejeune | $69,006,000 |
| Fort Bragg | $168,811,000 | |
| Ohio | Wright-Patterson Air Force Base | $6,623,000 |
| Oregon | Klamath Falls IAP | $2,500,000 |
| Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | $49,700,000 |
| South Carolina | Fort Jackson | $26,157,000 |
| Texas | Joint Base San Antonio | $61,776,000 |
| Virginia | Fort Belvoir | $9,500,000 |
| Joint Base Langley-Eustis | $28,000,000 | |
| Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Story | $23,916,000 |
Outside the United States.— Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2403(a) and available for military construction projects outside the United States as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of Defense may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations outside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following:
| Country | Installation or Location | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Djibouti | Camp Lemonier | $43,700,000 |
| Germany | Garmisch | $14,676,000 |
| Grafenwoehr | $38,138,000 | |
| Spangdahlem Air Base | $39,571,000 | |
| Stuttgart-Patch Barracks | $49,413,000 | |
| Japan | Kadena Air Base | $37,485,000 |
| Poland | RedziKowo Base | $169,153,000 |
| Spain | Rota | $13,737,000 |
SEC. 2402. Authorized Energy Conservation Projects.
Inside the United States.— Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2403(a) and available for energy conservation projects inside the United States as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of Defense may carry out energy conservation projects under chapter 173 of title 10, United States Code, for the installations or locations inside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:
| State | Installation or Location | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Samoa | Wake Island | $5,331,000 |
| California | Edwards Air Force Base | $4,550,000 |
| Fort Hunter Liggett | $22,000,000 | |
| Colorado | Schriever Air Force Base | $4,400,000 |
| District of Columbia | NSA Washington/Naval Research Lab | $10,990,000 |
| Guam | Naval Base Guam | $5,330,000 |
| Hawaii | Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam | $13,780,000 |
| Marine Corps Recruiting Command Kaneohe Bay | $5,740,000 | |
| Idaho | Mountain Home Air Force Base | $6,471,000 |
| Montana | Malmstrom Air Force Base | $4,260,000 |
| Virginia | Pentagon | $4,528,000 |
| Washington | Joint Base Lewis-McChord | $14,770,000 |
| Various locations | Various locations | $25,809,000 |
Outside the United States.— Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2403(a) and available for energy conservation projects outside the United States as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of Defense may carry out energy conservation projects under chapter 173 of title 10, United States Code, for the installations or locations outside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:
| Country | Installation or Location | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | Ascension Aux Airfield St. Helena | $5,500,000 |
| Japan | Yokoska | $12,940,000 |
| Various locations | Various locations | $3,600,000 |
SEC. 2403. Authorization of Appropriations, Defense Agencies.
Authorization of Appropriations.— Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2015, for military construction, land acquisition, and military family housing functions of the Department of Defense (other than the military departments), as specified in the funding table in section 4601.
Limitation on Total Cost of Construction Projects.— Notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section 2853 of title 10, United States Code, and any other cost variation authorized by law, the total cost of all projects carried out under section 2401 of this Act may not exceed the sum of the following:
The total amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection (a), as specified in the funding table in section 4601.
$747,435,000 (the balance of the amount authorized under section 2401(a) of this Act for an operations facility at Fort Meade, Maryland).
$441,134,000 (the balance of the amount authorized under section 2401(b) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (division B of Public Law 112–81; 125 Stat. 1673) for a hospital at the Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Germany).
$91,441,000 (the balance of the amount authorized under section 2401(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (division B of Public Law 111–84; 123 Stat. 2640) for a hospital at Fort Bliss, Texas).
SEC. 2404. Modification of Authority to Carry Out Certain Fiscal Year 2012 Project.
In the case of the authorization in the table in section 2401(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (division B of Public Law 112–81; 125 Stat. 1672), as amended by section 2404(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (division B of Public Law 112–239; 126 Stat. 2131), for Fort Meade, Maryland, for construction of the High Performance Computing Center at the installation, the Secretary of Defense may construct a generator plant capable of producing up to 60 megawatts of back-up electrical power in support of the 60 megawatt technical load.
SEC. 2405. Extension of Authorizations of Certain Fiscal Year 2012 Projects.
Extension.— Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (division B of Public Law 112–81; 125 Stat. 1660), the authorization set forth in the table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2401 of that Act (125 Stat. 1672) and as amended by section 2405 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (division B of Public Law 113–291; 128 Stat. 3685), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2016, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2017, whichever is later.
Table.— The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
| State | Installation orLocation | Project | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | Naval Base Coronado | SOF Support Activity Operations Facility | $38,800,000 |
| Virginia | Pentagon Reservation | Heliport Control Tower and Fire Station | $6,457,000 |
| Pedestrian Plaza | $2,285,000 |
SEC. 2406. Extension of Authorizations of Certain Fiscal Year 2013 Projects.
Extension.— Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (division B of Public Law 112–239; 126 Stat. 2118), the authorizations set forth in the table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2401 of that Act (126 Stat. 2127), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2016, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2017, whichever is later.
Table.— The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
| State/Country | Installation orLocation | Project | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | Naval Base Coronado | SOF Mobile Communications Detachment Support Facility | $9,327,000 |
| Colorado | Pikes Peak | High Altitude Medical Research Center | $3,600,000 |
| Germany | Ramstein AB | Replace Vogelweh Elementary School | $61,415,000 |
| Hawaii | Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam | SOF SDVT–1 Waterfront Operations Facility | $22,384,000 |
| Japan | CFAS Sasebo | Replace Sasebo Elementary School | $35,733,000 |
| Camp Zama | Renovate Zama High School | $13,273,000 | |
| Pennsylvania | DEF Distribution Depot New Cumberland | Replace reservoir | $4,300,000 |
| United Kingdom | RAF Feltwell | Feltwell Elementary School Addition | $30,811,000 |
SEC. 2407. Modification and Extension of Authority to Carry Out Certain Fiscal Year 2014 Project.
In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section 2401(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (division B of Public Law 113–66; 127 Stat. 995) for Fort Knox, Kentucky, for construction of an Ambulatory Care Center at that location, subsequently cancelled by the Department of Defense, substitute authorization is provided for a 102,000-square foot Medical Clinic Replacement at that location in the amount of $80,000,000, using appropriations available for the original project pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2403 of such Act (127 Stat. 997). This substitute authorization shall remain in effect until October 1, 2018, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2019.
SEC. 2408. Modification of Authority to Carry Out Certain Fiscal Year 2015 Project.
In the case of the authorization contained in section 2401(b) of the Carl Levin and Howard P. “Buck” McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (division B of Public Law 113–291; 128 Stat. 3682), for Brussels, Belgium, for construction of an elementary/high school, the Secretary of Defense may acquire approximately 7.4 acres of land adjacent to the existing Sterrebeek Dependent School site and construct a multi-sport athletic field, track, perimeter road, parking, and fencing.
TITLE XXV North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program
SEC. 2501. Authorized Nato Construction and Land Acquisition Projects.
The Secretary of Defense may make contributions for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program as provided in section 2806 of title 10, United States Code, in an amount not to exceed the sum of the amount authorized to be appropriated for this purpose in section 2502 and the amount collected from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization as a result of construction previously financed by the United States.
SEC. 2502. Authorization of Appropriations, Nato.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2015, for contributions by the Secretary of Defense under section 2806 of title 10, United States Code, for the share of the United States of the cost of projects for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program authorized by section 2501 as specified in the funding table in section 4601.
TITLE XXVI Guard and Reserve Forces Facilities
Subtitle A Project Authorizations and Authorization of Appropriations
SEC. 2601. Authorized Army National Guard Construction and Land Acquisition Projects.
Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2606 and available for the National Guard and Reserve as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Army may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the Army National Guard locations inside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:
| State | Location | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Camp Foley | $4,500,000 |
| Connecticut | Camp Hartell | $11,000,000 |
| Florida | Palm Coast | $18,000,000 |
| Georgia | Fort Stewart | $6,800,000 |
| Illinois | Sparta | $1,900,000 |
| Kansas | Salina | $6,700,000 |
| Maryland | Easton | $13,800,000 |
| Mississippi | Gulfport | $40,000,000 |
| Nevada | Reno | $8,000,000 |
| Ohio | Camp Ravenna | $3,300,000 |
| Oregon | Salem | $16,500,000 |
| Pennsylvania | Fort Indiantown Gap | $16,000,000 |
| Vermont | North Hyde Park | $7,900,000 |
| Virginia | Richmond | $29,000,000 |
SEC. 2602. Authorized Army Reserve Construction and Land Acquisition Projects.
Inside the United States.— Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2606 and available for the National Guard and Reserve as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Army may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the Army Reserve locations inside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:
| State | Location | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | Miramar | $24,000,000 |
| Florida | MacDill Air Force Base | $55,000,000 |
| New York | Orangeburg | $4,200,000 |
| Pennsylvania | Conneaut Lake | $5,000,000 |
| Virginia | A.P. Hill | $24,000,000 |
Outside the United States.— Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2606 and available for the National Guard and Reserve as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Army may acquire real property and carry out a military construction project for the Army Reserve location outside the United States, and in the amount, set forth in the following table:
| Country | Location | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | Fort Buchanan | $10,200,000 |
SEC. 2603. Authorized Navy Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve Construction and Land Acquisition Projects.
Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2606 and available for the National Guard and Reserve as specified in section 4601, the Secretary of the Navy may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the Navy Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve locations inside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:
| State | Location | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | Fallon | $11,480,000 |
| New York | Brooklyn | $2,479,000 |
| Virginia | Dam Neck | $18,443,000 |
SEC. 2604. Authorized Air National Guard Construction and Land Acquisition Projects.
Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2606 and available for the National Guard and Reserve as specified in section 4601, the Secretary of the Air Force may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the Air National Guard locations inside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:
| State | Location | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Dannelly Field | $7,600,000 |
| California | Moffett Field | $6,500,000 |
| Colorado | Buckley Air Force Base | $5,100,000 |
| Florida | Cape Canaveral Air Force Station | $6,100,000 |
| Georgia | Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport | $9,000,000 |
| Iowa | Des Moines Municipal Airport | $6,700,000 |
| Kansas | Smokey Hill Range | $2,900,000 |
| Louisiana | New Orleans | $10,000,000 |
| Maine | Bangor International Airport | $7,200,000 |
| New Hampshire | Pease International Trade Port | $2,800,000 |
| New Jersey | Atlantic City International Airport | $10,200,000 |
| New York | Niagara Falls International Airport | $7,700,000 |
| North Carolina | Charlotte/Douglas International Airport | $9,000,000 |
| North Dakota | Hector International Airport | $7,300,000 |
| Oklahoma | Will Rogers World Airport | $7,600,000 |
| Oregon | Klamath Falls International Airport | $7,200,000 |
| West Virginia | Yeager Airport | $3,900,000 |
SEC. 2605. Authorized Air Force Reserve Construction and Land Acquisition Projects.
Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2606 and available for the National Guard and Reserve as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Air Force may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the Air Force Reserve locations inside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:
| State | Location | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | March Air Force Base | $4,600,000 |
| Florida | Patrick Air Force Base | $3,400,000 |
| Georgia | Dobbins Air Reserve Base | $10,400,000 |
| Ohio | Youngstown | $9,400,000 |
| Texas | Joint Base San Antonio | $9,900,000 |
SEC. 2606. Authorization of Appropriations, National Guard and Reserve.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2015, for the costs of acquisition, architectural and engineering services, and construction of facilities for the Guard and Reserve Forces, and for contributions therefor, under chapter 1803 of title 10, United States Code (including the cost of acquisition of land for those facilities), as specified in the funding table in section 4601.
Subtitle B Other Matters
SEC. 2611. Modification and Extension of Authority to Carry Out Certain Fiscal Year 2013 Project.
Modification.— In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section 2602 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (division B of Public Law 112–239; 126 Stat. 2135) for Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, for construction of an Army Reserve Center at that location, the Secretary of the Army may construct a new facility in the vicinity of Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.
Duration of Authority.— Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military Construction Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (division B of Public Law 112–239; 126 Stat. 2118), the authorization set forth in subsection (a) shall remain in effect until October 1, 2016, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2017, whichever is later.
SEC. 2612. Modification of Authority to Carry Out Certain Fiscal Year 2015 Projects.
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.— In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section 2605 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (division B of Public Law 113–291; 128 Stat. 3689) for Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, for construction of a Guardian Angel Operations facility at that location, the Secretary of the Air Force may construct a new 5,913 square meter (63,647 square foot) facility in the amount of $18,200,000.
Fort Smith.— In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section 2604 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (division B of Public Law 113–291; 128 Stat. 3689) for Fort Smith Municipal Airport, Arkansas, for construction of a consolidated Secure Compartmented Information Facility at that location, the Secretary of the Air Force may construct a new facility in the amount of $15,200,000.
SEC. 2613. Extension of Authorizations of Certain Fiscal Year 2012 Projects.
Extension.— Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (division B of Public Law 112–81; 125 Stat. 1660), the authorizations set forth in the table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2602 of that Act (125 Stat. 1678), and extended by section 2611 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (division B of Public Law 113–291; 128 Stat. 3690), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2016, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2017, whichever is later.
Table.— The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
| State | Location | Project | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | Kansas City | Army Reserve Center | $13,000,000 |
| Massachusetts | Attleboro | Army Reserve Center | $22,000,000 |
SEC. 2614. Extension of Authorizations of Certain Fiscal Year 2013 Projects.
Extension.— Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (division B of Public Law 112–239; 126 Stat. 2118), the authorizations set forth in the table in subsection (b), as provided in sections 2601, 2602, and 2603 of that Act (126 Stat. 2134, 2135) shall remain in effect until October 1, 2016, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2017, whichever is later.
Table.— The table referred to in subsection (a) is a follows:
| State | Installation or Location | Project | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Yuma | Reserve Training Facility | $5,379,000 |
| California | Tustin | Army Reserve Center | $27,000,000 |
| Iowa | Fort Des Moines | Joint Reserve Center | $19,162,000 |
| Louisiana | New Orleans | Transient Quarters | $7,187,000 |
| New York | Camp Smith (Stormville) | Combined Support Maintenance Shop Phase 1 | $24,000,000 |
TITLE XXVII Base Realignment and Closure Activities
SEC. 2701. Authorization of Appropriations for Base Realignment and Closure Activities Funded Through Department of Defense Base Closure Account.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2015, for base realignment and closure activities, including real property acquisition and military construction projects, as authorized by the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 (part A of title XXIX of Public Law 101–510; 10 U.S.C. 2687 note) and funded through the Department of Defense Base Closure Account established by section 2906 of such Act (as amended by section 2711 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (division B of Public Law 112–239; 126 Stat. 2140)), as specified in the funding table in section 4601.
SEC. 2702. Prohibition on Conducting Additional Base Realignment and Closure (brac) Round.
Nothing in this Act shall be construed to authorize an additional Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) round.
TITLE XXVIII Military Construction General Provisions
Subtitle A Military Construction Program and Military Family Housing Changes
SEC. 2801. Revision of Congressional Notification Thresholds for Reserve Facility Expenditures and Contributions to Reflect Congressional Notification Thresholds for Minor Construction and Repair Projects.
Section 18233a of title 10, United States Code, is amended—
in subsection (a), by striking “ in an amount in excess of $750,000” and inserting “ in excess of the amount specified in section 2805(b)(1) of this title”; and
in subsection (b)(3), by striking “ section 2811(e) of this title) that costs less than $7,500,000” and inserting “ subsection (e) of section 2811 of this title) that costs less than the amount specified in subsection (d) of such section”.
SEC. 2802. Extension of Temporary, Limited Authority to Use Operation and Maintenance Funds for Construction Projects Outside the United States.
Extension of Authority.— Subsection (h) of section 2808 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (division B of Public Law 108–136; 117 Stat. 1723), as most recently amended by section 2806 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (division B of Public Law 113–291; 128 Stat. 3699), is amended—
in paragraph (1), by striking “ December 31, 2015” and inserting “ December 31, 2016”; and
in paragraph (2), by striking “ fiscal year 2016” and inserting “ fiscal year 2017”.
Limitation on Use of Authority.— Subsection (c)(1) of such section is amended—
by striking “ October 1, 2014” and inserting “ October 1, 2015”;
by striking “ December 31, 2015” and inserting “ December 31, 2016”; and
by striking “ fiscal year 2016” and inserting “ fiscal year 2017”.
Elimination of Reporting Requirement.— Such section is further amended by striking subsection (d).
SEC. 2803. Defense Laboratory Modernization Pilot Program.
Authority to Use Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation Funds.— Using amounts appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department of Defense for research, development, test, and evaluation, the Secretary of Defense may fund a military construction project described in subsection (d) at any of the following:
A Department of Defense Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratory (as designated by section 1105(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Public Law 111–84; 10 U.S.C. 2358 note).
A Department of Defense Federally Funded Research and Development Center that functions primarily as a research laboratory.
A Department of Defense facility in support of a technology development program that is consistent with the fielding of offset technologies as described in section 218 of this Act.
Condition on and Scope of Project Authority.— Subject to the condition that a military construction project under this section be authorized in a Military Construction Authorization Act, the authority to carry out the military construction project includes authority for—
surveys, site preparation, and advanced planning and design;
acquisition, conversion, rehabilitation, and installation of facilities;
acquisition and installation of equipment and appurtenances integral to the project; acquisition and installation of supporting facilities (including utilities) and appurtenances incident to the project; and
planning, supervision, administration, and overhead expenses incident to the project.
Congressional Notification Requirements.—
Submission of project requests.— The Secretary of Defense shall include military construction projects proposed to be carried out under this section in the budget justification documents for the Department of Defense submitted to Congress in connection with the budget for a fiscal year submitted under 1105 of title 31, United States Code.
Notification of implementation.— Not less than 14 days prior to the first obligation of funds described in subsection (a) for a military construction project to be carried out under this section, the Secretary of Defense shall submit a notification to the congressional defense committees providing an updated construction description, cost, and schedule for the project and any other matters regarding the project as the Secretary considers appropriate.
Authorized Projects Described.— The authority provided by this section to fund military construction projects using amounts appropriated or otherwise made available for research, development, test, and evaluation is limited to military construction projects that the Secretary of Defense, in the budget justification documents exhibits submitted pursuant to subsection (c)(1), determines—
will support research and development activities at laboratories described in subsection (a);
will establish facilities that will have significant potential for use by entities outside the Department of Defense, including universities, industrial partners, and other Federal agencies;
are endorsed for funding by more than one military department or Defense Agency; and
cannot be fully funded within the thresholds specified in section 2805 of title 10, United States Code.
Funding Limitation.— The maximum amount of funds appropriated or otherwise made available for research, development, test, and evaluation that may be obligated in any fiscal year for military construction projects under this section is $150,000,000.
Termination of Authority.— The authority provided by this section to fund military construction projects using funds appropriated or otherwise made available for research, development, test, and evaluation shall terminate on October 1, 2020.
SEC. 2804. Temporary Authority for Acceptance and Use of Contributions for Certain Construction, Maintenance, and Repair Projects Mutually Beneficial to the Department of Defense and Kuwait Military Forces.
Authority To Accept Contributions.— The Secretary of Defense, after consultation with the Secretary of State, may accept cash contributions from the government of Kuwait for the purpose of paying for the costs of construction (including military construction not otherwise authorized by law), maintenance, and repair projects mutually beneficial to the Department of Defense and Kuwait military forces.
Accounting.— Contributions accepted under subsection (a) shall be placed in an account established by the Secretary of Defense and shall remain available until expended as provided in such subsection.
Prohibition on Use of Contributions To Offset Burden Sharing Contributions.— Contributions accepted under subsection (a) may not be used to offset any burden sharing contributions made by the government of Kuwait.
Notice.— When a decision is made to carry out a project using contributions accepted under subsection (a) and the estimated cost of the project will exceed the thresholds prescribed by section 2805 of title 10, United States Code, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees, the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives written notice of decision, the justification for the project, and the estimated cost of the project.
Mutually Beneficial Defined.— A project described in subsection (a) shall be considered to be “mutually beneficial” if—
the project is in support of a bilateral defense cooperation agreement between the United States and the government of Kuwait; or
the Secretary of Defense determines that the United States may derive a benefit from the project, including—
access to and use of facilities of the Kuwait military forces;
ability or capacity for future force posture; and
increased interoperability between the Department of Defense and Kuwait military forces.
Expiration of Project Authority.— The authority to carry out projects under this section expires on September 30, 2020. The expiration of the authority does not prevent the continuation of any project commenced before that date.
SEC. 2805. Conveyance to Indian Tribes of Relocatable Military Housing Units at Military Installations in the United States.
Definitions.— In this section:
Executive director.— The term “Executive Director” means the Executive Director of Walking Shield, Inc.
Indian tribe.— The term “Indian tribe” means any Indian tribe included on the list published by the Secretary of the Interior under section 104 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 479a–1).
Requests for Conveyance.—
In general.— The Executive Director may submit to the Secretary of the military department concerned, on behalf of any Indian tribe, a request for conveyance of any relocatable military housing unit located at a military installation in the United States.
Conflicts.— The Executive Director shall resolve any conflict among requests of Indian tribes for housing units described in paragraph (1) before submitting a request to the Secretary of the military department concerned under this subsection.
Conveyance by a Secretary.— Notwithstanding any other provision of law, on receipt of a request under subsection (b)(1), the Secretary of the military department concerned may convey to the Indian tribe that is the subject of the request, at no cost to such military department and without consideration, any relocatable military housing unit described in subsection (b)(1) that, as determined by such Secretary, is in excess of the needs of the military.
Subtitle B Real Property and Facilities Administration
SEC. 2811. Protection of Department of Defense Installations.
Secretary of Defense Responsibility.— Chapter 159 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2671 the following new section:
Ҥ 2672. Protection of buildings, grounds, property, and persons
“(a) Secretary of Defense Responsibility.—The Secretary of Defense shall protect the buildings, grounds, and property that are under the jurisdiction, custody, or control of the Department of Defense and the persons on that property.
“(b) Designation of Officers and Agents.—
(1) The Secretary of Defense may designate military or civilian personnel of the Department of Defense as officers and agents to perform the functions of the Secretary under subsection (a), including, with regard to civilian officers and agents, duty in areas outside the property specified in that subsection to the extent necessary to protect that property and persons on that property.
“(2) A designation under paragraph (1) may be made by individual, by position, by installation, or by such other category of personnel as the Secretary determines appropriate.
“(3) In making a designation under paragraph (1) with respect to any category of personnel, the Secretary shall specify each of the following:
“(A) The personnel or positions to be included in the category.
“(B) The authorities provided for in subsection (c) that may be exercised by personnel in that category.
“(C) In the case of civilian personnel in that category—
“(i) the authorities provided for in subsection (c), if any, that are authorized to be exercised outside the property specified in subsection (a); and
“(ii) with respect to the exercise of any such authorities outside the property specified in subsection (a), the circumstances under which coordination with law enforcement officials outside of the Department of Defense should be sought in advance.
“(4) The Secretary may make a designation under paragraph (1) only if the Secretary determines, with respect to the category of personnel to be covered by that designation, that—
“(A) the exercise of each specific authority provided for in subsection (c) to be delegated to that category of personnel is necessary for the performance of the duties of the personnel in that category and such duties cannot be performed as effectively without such authorities; and
“(B) the necessary and proper training for the authorities to be exercised is available to the personnel in that category.
“(c) Authorized Activities.—Subject to subsection (i) and to the extent specifically authorized by the Secretary of Defense, while engaged in the performance of official duties pursuant to this section, an officer or agent designated under subsection (b) may—
“(1) enforce Federal laws and regulations for the protection of persons and property;
“(2) carry firearms;
“(3) make arrests—
“(A) without a warrant for any offense against the United States committed in the presence of the officer or agent; or
“(B) for any felony cognizable under the laws of the United States if the officer or agent has reasonable grounds to believe that the person to be arrested has committed or is committing a felony;
“(4) serve warrants and subpoenas issued under the authority of the United States; and
“(5) conduct investigations, on and off the property in question, of offenses that may have been committed against property under the jurisdiction, custody, or control of the Department of Defense or persons on such property.
“(d) Regulations.—
(1) The Secretary of Defense may prescribe regulations, including traffic regulations, necessary for the protection and administration of property under the jurisdiction, custody, or control of the Department of Defense and persons on that property. The regulations may include reasonable penalties, within the limits prescribed in paragraph (2), for violations of the regulations. The regulations shall be posted and remain posted in a conspicuous place on the property to which they apply.
“(2) A person violating a regulation prescribed under this subsection shall be fined under title 18, imprisoned for not more than 30 days, or both.
“(e) Limitation on Delegation of Authority.—The authority of the Secretary of Defense under subsections (b), (c), and (d) may be exercised only by the Secretary or the Deputy Secretary of Defense.
“(f) Disposition of Persons Arrested.—A person who is arrested pursuant to authority exercised under subsection (b) may not be held in a military confinement facility, other than in the case of a person who is subject to chapter 47 of this title (the Uniform Code of Military Justice).
“(g) Facilities and Services of Other Agencies.—In implementing this section, when the Secretary of Defense determines it to be economical and in the public interest, the Secretary may utilize the facilities and services of Federal, State, Indian tribal, and local law enforcement agencies, with the consent of those agencies, and may reimburse those agencies for the use of their facilities and services. Such services of State, Indian tribal, and local law enforcement, including application of their powers of law enforcement, may be provided notwithstanding that the property is subject to the legislative jurisdiction of the United States.
“(h) Authority Outside Federal Property.—For the protection of property under the jurisdiction, custody, or control of the Department of Defense and persons on that property, the Secretary of Defense may enter into agreements with Federal agencies and with State, Indian tribal, and local governments to obtain authority for civilian officers and agents designated under this section to enforce Federal laws and State, Indian tribal, and local laws concurrently with other Federal law enforcement officers and with State, Indian tribal, and local law enforcement officers.
“(i) Attorney General Approval.—The powers granted pursuant to subsection (c) to officers and agents designated under subsection (b) shall be exercised in accordance with guidelines approved by the Attorney General. Such guidelines may include specification of the geographical extent of property outside of the property specified in subsection (a) within which those powers may be exercised.
“(j) Limitation With Regard to Other Federal Agencies.—Nothing in this section shall be construed as affecting the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide for the protection of facilities (including the buildings, grounds, and properties of the General Services Administration) that are under the jurisdiction, custody, or control, in whole or in part, of a Federal agency other than the Department of Defense and that are located off of a military installation.
“(k) Cooperation With Local Law Enforcement Agencies.—Before authorizing civilian officers and agents to perform duty in areas outside the property specified in subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall consult with, and is encouraged to enter into agreements with, local law enforcement agencies exercising jurisdiction over such areas for the purposes of avoiding conflicts of jurisdiction, promoting notification of planned law enforcement actions, and otherwise facilitating productive working relationships.
“(l) Limitation on Statutory Construction.—Nothing in this section shall be construed—
“(1) to preclude or limit the authority of any Federal law enforcement agency;
“(2) to restrict the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security under the Homeland Security Act of 2002 or of the Administrator of General Services, including the authority to promulgate regulations affecting property under the custody and control of that Secretary or the Administrator, respectively;
“(3) to expand or limit section 21 of the Internal Security Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 797);
“(4) to affect chapter 47 of this title;
“(5) to restrict any other authority of the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of a military department; or
“(6) to restrict the authority of the Director of the National Security Agency under section 11 of the National Security Agency Act of 1959 (50 U.S.C. 3609).”
Clerical Amendment.— The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 159 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2671 the following new item:
“2672. Protection of buildings, grounds, property, and persons.”.
SEC. 2812. Enhancement of Authority to Accept Conditional Gifts of Real Property on Behalf of Military Service Academies.
Section 2601 of title 10, United States Code, is amended—
by redesignating subsections (e), (f), (g), (h), and (i) as subsections (f), (g), (h), (i), and (j), respectively; and
by inserting after subsection (d) the following new subsection (e):
“(e) Acceptance of Real Property Gifts; Naming Rights.—
(1) The Secretary concerned may accept a gift under subsection (a) or (b) consisting of the provision, acquisition, enhancement, or construction of real property offered to the United States Military Academy, the Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy, or the Coast Guard Academy even though the gift will be subject to the condition that the real property, or a portion thereof, bear a specified name.
“(2) The authority conferred by this subsection may be delegated by the Secretary concerned only to a civilian official appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
“(3) A gift may not be accepted under paragraph (1) if—
“(A) the acceptance of the gift or the imposition of the naming-rights condition would reflect unfavorably upon the United States, as provided in subsection (d)(2); or
“(B) the real property to be subject to the condition, or portion thereof, has been named by an act of Congress.
“(4) The Secretaries concerned shall issue uniform regulations governing the circumstances under which gifts conditioned on naming rights may be accepted, appropriate naming conventions, and suitable display standards.”
SEC. 2813. Utility System Conveyance Authority.
Section 2688(j) of title 10, United States Code, is amended—
in the subsection heading, by striking “ Construction of” and inserting “ Conveyance of Additional”; and
in paragraph (1)—
by striking subparagraphs (A) and (C);
by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (A) and, in such subparagraph, by striking “ utility system;” and inserting the following: “ utility system or operation of the additional utility infrastructure by the utility or entity would be in the best interest of the Government; and”; and
by redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (B) and, in such subparagraph, by striking “ amount equal to the fair market value of” and inserting “ amount for”.
SEC. 2814. Leasing of Non-Excess Property of Military Departments and Defense Agencies; Treatment of Value Provided by Local Education Agencies and Elementary and Secondary Schools.
Section 2667 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
“(k) Leases for Education.—Notwithstanding subsection (b)(4), the Secretary concerned may accept consideration in an amount that is less than the fair market value of the lease, if the lease is to a local education agency or an elementary or secondary school (as those terms are defined in section 9101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801)).”
SEC. 2815. Force-Structure Plan and Infrastructure Inventory and Assessment of Infrastructure Necessary to Support the Force Structure.
Preparation and Submission of Force-structure Plans and Infrastructure Inventory.— Not later than the date on which the budget of the President for fiscal year 2017 is submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, Unites States Code, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees the following:
A force-structure plan for each of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps informed by—
an assessment by the Secretary of Defense of the probable threats to United States national security; and
end-strength levels and major military force units (including land force divisions, carrier and other major combatant vessels, air wings, and other comparable units) authorized in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (Public Law 112–81).
A categorical inventory of world-wide military installations for each military department, including the number and type of facilities for the regular and reserve forces of each military department.
Relationship of Plans and Inventory.— Using the force-structure plans and categorical infrastructure inventory prepared under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall prepare (and include as part of the submission of such plans and inventory) the following:
A description of the infrastructure necessary to support the force structure described in each force-structure plan.
A discussion of categories of excess infrastructure and infrastructure capacity.
An assessment of the value of retaining certain excess infrastructure to accommodate contingency, mobilization, or surge requirements.
Comptroller General Evaluation.— Not later than 60 days after the date of the submission of the force-structure plans and the categorical infrastructure inventory under subsection (a), the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the congressional defense committees an evaluation of the force-structure plans and the categorical infrastructure inventory, including an evaluation of the accuracy and analytical sufficiency of the plans and inventory.
SEC. 2816. Temporary Reporting Requirements Related to Main Operating Bases, Forward Operating Sites, and Cooperative Security Locations.
Reports Required.— Not later than the date on which the report required by section 2687a of title 10, United States Code, is submitted for each of the fiscal years 2016 through 2020, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees, the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a report specifying each location that was newly designated, or had a change in its designation, as a main operating base, forward operating site, or cooperative security location during the preceding fiscal year.
Elements.— Each report required by subsection (a) shall include, at a minimum, the following:
The strategic goal and operational requirements supported by the main operating base, forward operating site, or cooperative security location.
The basis for and cost of any anticipated infrastructure improvements to the base, site, or location.
A summary of the terms of agreements with the host nation regarding the base, site, or location, including access agreements, status of forces agreements, or other implementing agreements, including any limitations on United States presence and operations.
Form of Report.— Each report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex as necessary.
SEC. 2817. Exemption of Army Off-Site Use and Off-Site Removal Only Non-Mobile Properties from Certain Excess Property Disposal Requirements.
In General.— Excess or unutilized or underutilized non-mobile property of the Army that is situated on non-excess land shall be exempt from the requirements of title V of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11411 et seq.) upon a determination by the Secretary of the Army that—
the property is not feasible to relocate;
the property is located in an area to which the general public is denied access in the interest of national security; and
the exemption would facilitate the efficient disposal of excess property or result in more efficient real property management.
Consultation.— Before making an initial determination under the authority provided under subsection (a), and periodically thereafter, the Secretary of the Army shall consult with the Executive Director of the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness on types of non-mobile properties that may be feasible for relocation and suitable to assist the homeless.
Sunset.— The authority of the Secretary of the Army to make a determination under subsection (a) expires on September 30, 2017.
Subtitle C Provisions Related to Asia-Pacific Military Realignment
SEC. 2821. Limited Exception to Restriction on Development of Public Infrastructure in Connection with Realignment of Marine Corps Forces in Asia-Pacific Region.
Notwithstanding section 2821(b) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (division B of Public Law 113–291; 128 Stat. 3701), the Secretary of Defense may proceed with a public infrastructure project intended to improve water and wastewater systems on Guam if—
the project was identified in the report prepared by the Secretary of Defense under section 2822(d)(2) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (division B of Public Law 113–66; 127 Stat. 1017); and
amounts have been appropriated or made available to be expended by the Department of Defense for the project.
SEC. 2822. Annual Report on Government of Japan Contributions Toward Realignment of Marine Corps Forces in Asia-Pacific Region.
Report Required.— Not later than the date of the submission of the budget of the President for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2026 under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that specifies each of the following:
The total amount contributed by the Government of Japan during the most recently concluded Japanese fiscal year under section 2350k of title 10, United States Code, for deposit in the Support for United States Relocation to Guam Account.
The anticipated contributions to be made by the Government of Japan under such section during the current and next Japanese fiscal years.
The projects carried out on Guam or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands during the previous fiscal year using amounts in the Support for United States Relocation to Guam Account.
The anticipated projects that will be carried out on Guam or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands during the fiscal year covered by the budget submission using amounts in such Account.
Form of Report.— Each report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex as necessary.
Repeal of Superseded Reporting Requirement.— Subsection (e) of section 2824 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (division B of Public Law 110–417; 10 U.S.C. 2687 note) is repealed.
Subtitle D Land Conveyances
SEC. 2831. Release of Reversionary Interest Retained as Part of Conveyance to the Economic Development Alliance of Jefferson County, Arkansas.
Release of Conditions and Retained Interests.— With respect to a parcel of real property in Jefferson County, Arkansas, consisting of approximately 1,447 acres and conveyed by deed to the Economic Development Alliance of Jefferson County, Arkansas (in this section referred to as the “Economic Development Alliance”) by the United States for use as the facility known as the “Bioplex” and related activities pursuant to section 2827 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997 (Public Law 104–201), the Secretary of the Army may release subject to the conditions of subsections (b) and (d) below, the conditions of conveyance of subsection (c) of such section 2827 and the reversionary interest retained by the United States under subsection (e) of such section.
Consideration.—
Effect of reconveyance.— Notwithstanding subsection (d) of such section 2827, the release authorized by subsection (a) of this section shall be subject to the condition that, if the Economic Development Alliance reconveys all or any part of the conveyed property during the 25-year period referred to in subsection (c)(2) of such section, the Economic Development Alliance shall pay to the United States, upon reconveyance, an amount equal to the fair market value of the reconveyed property as of the time of the reconveyance, excluding the value of any improvements made to the property by the Economic Development Alliance.
Determination of fair market value.— The Secretary of the Army shall determine fair market value in accordance with Federal appraisal standards and procedures.
Treatment of leases.— The Secretary of the Army may treat a lease of the property within such 25-year period as a reconveyance if the Secretary determines that the lease is being used to avoid application of paragraph (1).
Deposit of proceeds.— The Secretary of the Army shall deposit any proceeds received under this subsection in the special account established pursuant to section 572(b) of title 40, United States Code.
Instrument of Release.— The Secretary of the Army may execute and file in the appropriate office a deed of release, amended deed, or other appropriate instrument reflecting the release of conditions and retained interests under subsection (a).
Payment of Administrative Costs.—
Payment required.— The Secretary of the Army shall require the Economic Development Alliance to cover costs to be incurred by the Secretary, or to reimburse the Secretary for costs incurred by the Secretary, to carry out the release of conditions and retained interests under subsection (a), including survey costs, costs related to environmental documentation, and other administrative costs related to the release. If amounts paid to the Secretary in advance exceed the costs actually incurred by the Secretary to carry out the release, the Secretary shall refund the excess amount to the Economic Development Alliance.
Treatment of amounts received.— Amounts received under paragraph (1) as reimbursement for costs incurred by the Secretary to carry out the release under subsection (a) shall be credited to the fund or account that was used to cover the costs incurred by the Secretary in carrying out the release. Amounts so credited shall be merged with amounts in such fund or account and shall be available for the same purposes, and subject to the same conditions and limitations, as amounts in such fund or account.
Additional Terms and Conditions.— The Secretary of the Army may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the release of conditions and retained interests under subsection (a) as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States, including provisions that the Secretary determines are necessary to preclude any use of the property that would interfere with activities at Pine Bluff Arsenal.
SEC. 2832. Land Exchange Authority, Mare Island Army Reserve Center, Vallejo, California.
Exchange Authorized.— Subject to subsection (b), the Secretary of the Army may carry out a real property exchange with Touro University California (in this section referred to as the “University”), under which the Secretary will convey all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to a parcel of real property, including any improvements thereon, consisting of approximately 3.42 acres of the former Mare Island Naval Shipyard on Azuar Drive in the City of Vallejo, California, and administered by the Secretary as part of the 63rd Regional Support Command, for the purpose of permitting the University to use the parcel for educational and administrative purposes.
Conveyance Authority Conditional.— The conveyance authority provided by subsection (a) shall take effect only if the real property exchange process initiated by the Secretary of the Army in a notice of availability (DACW05–8–15–512) issued on January 28, 2015, and involving the real property described in subsection (a) is terminated unsuccessfully.
Conveyance Process.— The Secretary shall carry out the real property exchange authorized by subsection (a) using the authority available to the Secretary under section 18240 of title 10, United States Code.
Facilities to Be Acquired.— In exchange for the conveyance of the real property under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Army shall acquire, consistent with subsections (c) and (d) of section 18240 of title 10, United States Code, a facility, or addition to an existing facility, needed to rectify the parking shortage for the Mare Island Army Reserve Center.
Payment of Costs of Conveyance.—
Payment required.— The Secretary of the Army shall require the University to cover costs (except costs for environmental remediation of the property) to be incurred by the Secretary, or to reimburse the Secretary for such costs incurred by the Secretary, to carry out the conveyance under subsection (a), including survey costs, costs for environmental documentation related to the conveyance, and any other administrative costs related to the conveyance. If amounts are collected from the University in advance of the Secretary incurring the actual costs, and the amount collected exceeds the costs actually incurred by the Secretary to carry out the conveyance, the Secretary shall refund the excess amount to the University.
Treatment of amounts received.— Amounts received as reimbursement under paragraph (1) shall be credited to the fund or account that was used to cover those costs incurred by the Secretary in carrying out the conveyance or, if the period of availability for obligations for that appropriation has expired, to the appropriations or fund that is currently available to the Secretary for the same purpose. Amounts so credited shall be merged with amounts in such fund or account, and shall be available for the same purposes, and subject to the same conditions and limitations, as amounts in such fund or account.
Description of Property.— The exact acreage and legal description of the property to be conveyed under subsection (a) and acquired under subsection (d) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army.
SEC. 2833. Land Exchange, Navy Outlying Landing Field, Naval Air Station, Whiting Field, Florida.
Land Exchange Authorized.— The Secretary of the Navy may convey to Escambia County, Florida (in this section referred to as the “County”), all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to a parcel of real property, including any improvements thereon, containing Navy Outlying Landing Field Site 8 in Escambia County associated with Naval Air Station, Whiting Field, Milton, Florida.
Land To Be Acquired.— In exchange for the property described in subsection (a), the County shall convey to the Secretary of the Navy land and improvements thereon in Santa Rosa County, Florida, that is acceptable to the Secretary and suitable for use as a Navy outlying landing field to replace Navy Outlying Landing Field Site 8.
Payment of Costs of Conveyance.—
Payment required.— The Secretary of the Navy shall require the County to cover costs to be incurred by the Secretary, or to reimburse the Secretary for such costs incurred by the Secretary, to carry out the land exchange under this section, including survey costs, costs for environmental documentation, other administrative costs related to the land exchange, and all costs associated with relocation of activities and facilities from Navy Outlying Landing Field Site 8 to the replacement location. If amounts are collected from the County in advance of the Secretary incurring the actual costs, and the amount collected exceeds the costs actually incurred by the Secretary to carry out the land exchange, the Secretary shall refund the excess amount to the County.
Treatment of amounts received.— Amounts received as reimbursement under paragraph (1) shall be credited to the fund or account that was used to cover those costs incurred by the Secretary in carrying out the land exchange. Amounts so credited shall be merged with amounts in such fund or account, and shall be available for the same purposes, and subject to the same conditions and limitations, as amounts in such fund or account.
Description of Property.— The exact acreage and legal description of the property to be exchanged under this section shall be determined by surveys satisfactory to the Secretary of the Navy.
Conveyance Agreement.— The exchange of real property under this section shall be accomplished using a quit claim deed or other legal instrument and upon terms and conditions mutually satisfactory to the Secretary of the Navy and the County, including such additional terms and conditions as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.
SEC. 2834. Release of Property Interests Retained in Connection with Land Conveyance, Camp Villere, Louisiana.
Release of Retained Interests.— With respect to a parcel of real property at Camp Villere, Louisiana, consisting of approximately 48.04 acres and conveyed by quit-claim deed for National Guard purposes by the United States to the State of Louisiana pursuant to section 616 of the Military Construction Authorization Act, 1975 (titles I through VI of Public Law 93–552; 88 Stat. 1768), the Secretary of the Army may release the terms and conditions imposed by the United States under subsection (b) of such section and the reversionary interest retained by the United States under subsection (c) of such section. The release of such terms and conditions and retained interests with respect to any portion of that parcel shall not be construed to alter the rights or interests retained by the United States with respect to the remainder of the real property conveyed to the State under such section.
Condition of Release.— The release authorized by subsection (a) of terms and conditions and retained interests shall be subject to the condition that the State of Louisiana—
transfer the parcel of real property described in such subsection from the Louisiana Military Department to the Louisiana Agricultural Finance Authority for the purpose of permitting the Louisiana Agricultural Finance Authority to use the parcel for any purposes allowed by State law; and
make available to the Louisiana Military Department real property to replace the transferred parcel that is suitable for use for National Guard training and operational support for emergency management and homeland defense activities.
Instrument of Release and Description of Property.— The Secretary of the Army may execute and file in the appropriate office a deed of release, amended deed, or other appropriate instrument reflecting the release of terms and conditions and retained interests under subsection (a). The exact acreage and legal description of the property described in such subsection shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army.
Payment of Administrative Costs.—
Payment required.— The Secretary of the Army may require the State of Louisiana to cover costs to be incurred by the Secretary, or to reimburse the Secretary for costs incurred by the Secretary, to carry out the release of retained interests under subsection (a), including survey costs, costs related to environmental documentation, and other administrative costs related to the conveyance. If amounts paid to the Secretary in advance exceed the costs actually incurred by the Secretary to carry out the conveyance, the Secretary shall refund the excess amount to the State.
Treatment of amounts received.— Amounts received under paragraph (1) as reimbursement for costs incurred by the Secretary to carry out the release of retained interests under subsection (a) shall be credited to the fund or account that was used to cover the costs incurred by the Secretary in carrying out the release of retained interests. Amounts so credited shall be merged with amounts in such fund or account and shall be available for the same purposes, and subject to the same conditions and limitations, as amounts in such fund or account.
Additional Terms and Conditions.— The Secretary of the Army may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the release of retained interests under subsection (a) as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.
SEC. 2835. Release of Property Interests Retained in Connection with Land Conveyance, Fort Bliss Military Reservation, Texas.
Release of Retained Interests.— With respect to a parcel of real property in El Paso, Texas, consisting of approximately 20 acres and conveyed by deed for National Guard and military purposes by the United States to the State of Texas pursuant to section 708 of the Military Construction Authorization Act, 1972 (Public Law 92–145; 85 Stat. 412), the Secretary of the Army may release the rights reserved by the United States under subsections (d) and (e)(2) of such section and the reversionary interest retained by the United States under subsection (e)(1) of such section. The release of such rights and retained interests with respect to any portion of that parcel shall not be construed to alter the rights or interests retained by the United States with respect to the remainder of the real property conveyed to the State under such section.
Condition of Release.— The release authorized by subsection (a) of rights and retained interests shall be subject to the condition that—
the State of Texas sell the parcel of real property covered by the release for fair market value; and
all proceeds from the sale shall be used to fund improvements or repairs for National Guard and military purposes on the remainder of the property conveyed under section 708 of the Military Construction Authorization Act, 1972 (Public Law 92–145; 85 Stat. 412) and retained by the State.
Instrument of Release and Description of Property.— The Secretary of the Army may execute and file in the appropriate office a deed of release, amended deed, or other appropriate instrument reflecting the release of rights and retained interests under subsection (a). The exact acreage and legal description of the property for which rights and retained interests are released under subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army.
Payment of Administrative Costs.—
Payment required.— The Secretary of the Army may require the State of Texas to cover costs to be incurred by the Secretary, or to reimburse the Secretary for costs incurred by the Secretary, to carry out the release of retained interests under subsection (a), including survey costs, costs related to environmental documentation, and other administrative costs related to the conveyance. If amounts paid to the Secretary in advance exceed the costs actually incurred by the Secretary to carry out the conveyance, the Secretary shall refund the excess amount to the State.
Treatment of amounts received.— Amounts received under paragraph (1) as reimbursement for costs incurred by the Secretary to carry out the release of retained interests under subsection (a) shall be credited to the fund or account that was used to cover the costs incurred by the Secretary in carrying out the release of retained interests. Amounts so credited shall be merged with amounts in such fund or account and shall be available for the same purposes, and subject to the same conditions and limitations, as amounts in such fund or account.
Additional Terms and Conditions.— The Secretary of the Army may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the release of retained interests under subsection (a) as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States, to include necessary munitions response actions by the State of Texas in accordance with subsection (e)(3) of section 708 of the Military Construction Authorization Act, 1972 (Public Law 92–145; 85 Stat. 412).
Subtitle E Military Land Withdrawals
SEC. 2841. Additional Withdrawal and Reservation of Public Land, Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, California.
Section 2971(b) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (division B of Public Law 113–66; 127 Stat. 1044) is amended—
by striking “ The public land” and inserting the following:
“(1) Initial withdrawal.—The public land”
; and
by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
“(2) Additional withdrawal.—
“(A) In general.—Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the public land (including interests in land) referred to in subsection (a) also includes the approximately 21,060 acres of public land in San Bernardino County, California, identified as ‘Proposed Navy Land’ on the map entitled ‘Proposed Navy Withdrawal’, dated March 10, 2015, and filed in accordance with section 2912.
“(B) Excluded lands.—The withdrawal area referred to in subparagraph (A) specifically excludes section 36, township 29 south, range 43 east, San Bernardino meridian.
“(C) Existing rights and access.—The withdrawal and reservation of public land pursuant to subparagraph (A) is subject to valid existing rights. The Secretary of the Navy shall ensure that the owners of the excluded private land identified in subparagraph (B) continue to have reasonable access to such land.”
Subtitle F Other Matters
SEC. 2851. Modification of Department of Defense Guidance on Use of Airfield Pavement Markings.
The Secretary of Defense shall require such modifications of Unified Facilities Guide Specifications for pavement markings (UFGS 32 17 23.00 20 Pavement Markings, UFGS 32 17 24.00 10 Pavement Markings), Air Force Engineering Technical Letter ETL 97–18 (Guide Specification for Airfield and Roadway Marking), and any other Department of Defense guidance on airfield pavement markings as may be necessary to permit the use of Type III category of retro-reflective beads to reflectorize airfield markings. The Secretary shall develop appropriate policy to ensure that the determination of the category of retro-reflective beads used on an airfield is determined on an installation-by-installation basis, taking into consideration local conditions and the life-cycle maintenance costs of the pavement markings.
SEC. 2852. Extension of Authority for Establishment of Commemorative Work in Honor of Brigadier General Francis Marion.
Notwithstanding section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, the authority provided by section 331 of the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 (Public Law 110–229; 122 Stat. 781; 40 U.S.C. 8903 note) shall continue to apply through May 8, 2018.