D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act

The transfer mechanism changed from Secretary of Interior to GSA (who would then lease to D.C.) to a direct transfer from the Secretary of Interior to the District of Columbia via a Declaration of Covenants. GSA is no longer involved.

The campus definition changed from approximately 142 acres (map dated July 2019) to approximately 174 acres (map dated January 2024), expanding the area covered by the Act by about 32 acres.

A new permitted use was added: demolition purposes to facilitate development and use of the Campus for other authorized purposes.

The original 99-year lease structure was replaced with a Declaration of Covenants for a term of not less than 99 years, renewable by agreement between the Secretary and the District.

A new provision requires the Secretary and the District to enter into a memorandum of understanding allocating costs under CERCLA and the Solid Waste Disposal Act for any contamination on the Campus.

New special rules for the riparian area (Area F on the map) restrict it to maintenance of existing development, use, or infrastructure only, with no new development permitted.

The District must designate at least 30 percent of the Campus (excluding the riparian area) as the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Park for passive and active outdoor recreation, reserved for that purpose for the duration of the transfer.

The survey is now conducted by the District (not GSA) using a Federally-, State-, or District-licensed surveyor approved by the Secretary, and must be incorporated into the Declaration of Covenants rather than a lease.

A new provision prohibits the District from using federal funds for stadium purposes on the Campus, including training facilities, offices, and other supporting structures.

New cost provisions require the District to pay all costs of the transfer (including survey and environmental analysis) and state that the Secretary is not responsible for post-transfer costs except as provided in the environmental memorandum of understanding.

The lease termination mechanism was replaced with a reversion mechanism: if the District fails to comply with the Declaration of Covenants and does not correct within 90 days of written notice, administrative jurisdiction reverts to the Secretary, and the District must bear the cost of removing structures or rehabilitating the property.

A new provision waives the requirement for a prior recommendation from the National Capital Planning Commission under section 8124(a) of title 40 for this specific transfer.