Notice of Deadline for Submission of Donation Application for the Harbor Tug Ex-HOGA (YTM 146)

Samenvatting

The Department of the Navy hereby gives notice of the deadline of June 13, 2002 for submission of a donation application for the harbor tug Ex-HOGA (YTM 146), a National Historic Landmark. Ex-HOGA is located at Suisun Bay National Defense Reserve Fleet, Benicia, CA. The donation of Naval vessels to qualified organizations is authorized by Title 10, section 7306 of the United States Code. A qualified organization is: (1) Any state, commonwealth, or possession of the United States or any municipal corporation or political subdivision thereof; (2) the District of Columbia; (3) any nonprofit entity organized pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. By law, the transfer of a Navy ship for donation must occur at no cost to the United States Government. The successful applicant will be required to place Ex-HOGA on static display as a maritime museum/ memorial and to maintain the vessel in a condition that is satisfactory to the Secretary of the Navy. A qualified organization wishing to apply for Ex-HOGA must submit a comprehensive donation application to the Navy that addresses the following areas: Financial Plan: The Financial Plan will estimate the start-up and operat