NPS Review Panel Report to the FMFADA

Recommendations The Panel recommends that the FMFADA seek an expanded NPS role at Fort Monroe

Recommendations The Panel recommends that the FMFADA seek an expanded NPS role at Fort Monroe The Panel recommends that the NPS presence be as a unit that allows the Commonwealth to retain ownership of the land unless the Commonwealth wishes to do otherwise

Recommendations The Panel recommends FMFADA seek an expanded NPS role at Fort Monroe The Panel recommends the NPS presence be as a unit that allows the Commonwealth to retain ownership of the land unless the Commonwealth wishes to do otherwise The Panel recommends that the FMFADA and the Commonwealth work with Congress to draft and get passed legislation to establish a unit of the NPS at Fort Monroe

Recommendations The Panel recognizes that the final boundaries and components of a unit are subject to negotiation by the Commonwealth and the NPS and recommends that the unit not include the entire 570 acres of Fort Monroe but at minimum include the following:  Old Quarters #1

Recommendations The Panel recognizes that the final boundaries and components of a unit are subject to negotiation by the Commonwealth and the NPS and recommends that the unit not include the entire 570 acres of Fort Monroe but at minimum include the following:  Old Quarters #1  Historic Fort

Recommendations The Panel recognizes that the final boundaries and components of a unit are subject to negotiation by the Commonwealth and the NPS and recommends that the unit not include the entire 570 acres of Fort Monroe but at minimum include the following:  Old Quarters #1  Historic Fort  Moat

Recommendations The Panel recognizes that the final boundaries and components of a unit are subject to negotiation by the Commonwealth and the NPS and recommends that the unit not include the entire 570 acres of Fort Monroe but at minimum include the following:  Old Quarters #1  Historic Fort  Moat  Outer works

Recommendations The Panel recognizes that the final boundaries and components of a unit are subject to negotiation by the Commonwealth and the NPS and recommends that the unit not include the entire 570 acres of Fort Monroe but at minimum include the following:  Old Quarters #1  Historic Fort  Moat  Outer works  Batteries Parrot and Irwin

Recommendations The Panel recognizes that the final boundaries and components of a unit are subject to negotiation by the Commonwealth and the NPS and recommends that the unit not include the entire 570 acres of Fort Monroe but at minimum include the following:  Old Quarters #1  Historic Fort  Moat  Outer works  Batteries Parrot and Irwin  Radar station on the parapets

Recommendations The Panel recommends that the FMFADA manage, reuse, and redevelop areas of Fort Monroe not designated as an NPS unit consistent with the approved Fort Monroe Reuse Plan

Recommendations The Panel recommends that the FMFADA should seek participation in NPS programs such as the Chesapeake Bay Gateways, John Smith Water Trail, Executive Order 13508, and any other federal programs as appropriate

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