Notice of Deadline for Submission of Donation Applications for the Frigate Ex-KNOX (FF 1052)

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The Department of the Navy hereby gives notice of the deadline of April 10, 1999 for submission of a donation application for the Frigate ex-KNOX (FF 1052), located at the Naval Inactive Ship Maintenance Facility, Bremerton, WA. A donation is anticipated pursuant to 10 U.S.C. Section 7306. Eligible recipients include: (1) Any State, Commonwealth, or possession of the United States or any municipal corporation or political subdivision thereof; (2) the District of Columbia; or (3) any not-for-profit or nonprofit entity. Transfer of a vessel under this law shall be made at no cost to the United States Government. The transferee will be required to maintain the vessel in a condition satisfactory to the Secretary of the Navy as a static museum/ memorial. Prospective transferees must submit a comprehensive application addressing their plans for managing the significant financial, technical, environmental and curatorial responsibilities that accompany ships donated under this program.