BASE EFFICIENCY PROJECT AT BROOKS AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS.

SEC. 2815. BASE EFFICIENCY PROJECT AT BROOKS AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS. (a) Administration of Project.—Section 136(m)(9) of the Military Construction Appropriations Act, 2001 (division A of Public Law 106–246; 114 Stat. 524), is amended by striking “, who shall be a civilian official of the Department appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate”. (b) Indemnification of Transferees.—Not later than March 1, 2002, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report evaluating the base efficiency project conducted under section 136 of the Military Construction Appropriations Act, 2001 (division A of Public Law 106–246; 114 Stat. 520). The evaluation shall address whether the disposal of real property under subsection (e) or other provisions of that section requires any additional authority for the Secretary beyond the authority provided under existing law to hold harmless, defend, and indemnify the recipients of the property against claims arising out of Department of Defense activities 115 STAT. 1311on the property before disposal. If the Secretary determines that inclusion of such an indemnity provision would facilitate activities under the base efficiency project, the Secretary shall include a recommendation in the report regarding the nature and extent of the indemnification to be provided.