Donation of Buildings or Improvements For Offsite Removal
Excess facilities, not including land, may be donated to "public bodies" (see FMR 102-71.20) for offsite removal if the facility has no commercial value or if the cost of keeping the property would exceed the proceeds from its sale. The regulations governing these donations are contained in FMR (Federal Management Regulation) 102-75.990 through 75.1020. The Forest Service is not compensated when a facility is donated. The unit will realize savings in future maintenance costs and "cost pool 9" assessments, however.
Transfer of Buildings or Improvements
The regulations governing transfer of government property between agencies are contained in FMR 102-75.75 through 75.235 and FMR 102-75.260 through 75.265. The receiving agency must pay fair market value unless there is a waiver from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), or there is special congressional legislation.
Property staff can help complete the GSA transfer form and the rest of the transfer or donation process.
Donation of Land
The Forest Service does not have authority to give away or donate land. Only Congress can do so through legislation.
Transfer of Land
If the National Director of Lands, with GSA concurrence, determines that land is excess, the unit may be able to transfer land with or without buildings to another U.S. Government agency. This is not a donation; it is an excess facility transfer.