34 USC 12123 - Conversion of closed military installations into Federal prison facilities

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 23, 2024

§ 12123.

Conversion of closed military installations into Federal prison facilities

(a)

Study of suitable bases

(b)

Suitability for conversion

(c)

Time for study

(d)

Construction of Federal prisons

(1)

In general

In determining where to locate any new Federal prison facility, and in accordance with the Department of Justice’s duty to review and identify a use for any portion of an installation closed pursuant to title II of the Defense Authorization Amendments and Base Closure and Realignment Act (Public Law 100–526) and the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 (part A of title XXIX of Public Law 101–510), the Attorney General shall—

(A)

consider whether using any portion of a military installation closed or scheduled to be closed in the region pursuant to a base closure law provides a cost-effective alternative to the purchase of real property or construction of new prison facilities;

(B)

consider whether such use is consistent with a reutilization and redevelopment plan; and

(C)

give consideration to any installation located in a rural area the closure of which will have a substantial adverse impact on the economy of the local communities and on the ability of the communities to sustain an economic recovery from such closure.

(2)

Consent

(3)

Report on basis of decision

(4)

Report on cost-effectiveness

(e)

“Base closure law” defined

In this section, “base closure law” means—

(1)

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

(2)

title II of the Defense Authorization Amendments and Base Closure and Realignment Act (Public Law 100–526; 10 U.S.C. 2687 note).

(Pub. L. 103–322, title II, § 20413, Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 1829.)

cite as: 34 USC 12123