118 STAT. 2393 PUBLIC LAW 108–422—NOV. 30, 2004 (f) MEDICAL FACILITY CONSOLIDATION.—For the purposes of subsection (d)(2), the term ‘‘consolidation’’ means an action that closes one or more medical facilities within a geographic service area for the purpose of relocating those activities to another medical facility or facilities. (g) COORDINATION OF PROVISIONS.—In the case of a mission change covered by subsection (a) that is also an administrative reorganization covered by section 510(b) of title 38, United States Code, both this section and such section 510(b) shall apply with respect to the implementation of that mission change. SEC. 415. AUTHORITY TO USE PROJECT FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT OR RELOCATE SURFACE PARKING INCIDENTAL TO A CONSTRUCTION OR NONRECURRING MAINTENANCE PROJECT. Section 8109 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ‘‘(j) Funds in a construction account or capital account that are available for a construction project or a nonrecurring mainte nance project may be used for the construction or relocation of a surface parking lot incidental to that project.’’. SEC. 416. INAPPLICABILITY OF LIMITATION ON USE OF ADVANCE PLANNING FUNDS TO AUTHORIZED MAJOR MEDICAL FACILITY PROJECTS. Section 8104 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ‘‘(g) The limitation in subsection (f) does not apply to a project for which funds have been authorized by law in accordance with subsection (a)(2).’’. SEC. 417. IMPROVEMENTS TO ENHANCED USE LEASE AUTHORITY. Section 8166(a) is amended by inserting ‘‘land use,’’ in the second sentence after ‘‘relating to’’. SEC. 418. FIRST OPTION FOR COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY ON DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER, LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY. (a) REQUIREMENT.—Upon determining to convey, lease, or otherwise dispose of the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Louisville, Kentucky, or any portion thereof, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall engage in negotiations for the conveyance, lease, or other disposal of the Medical Center or portion thereof solely with the Commonwealth of Kentucky. (b) DURATION OF REQUIREMENT.—The requirement for negotia tions under subsection (a) shall remain in effect for one year after the date of the determination referred to in that subsection. (c) SCOPE OF NEGOTIATIONS.—The negotiations under sub section (a) shall address the use of the medical center referred to in subsection (a), or portion thereof, by the Commonwealth of Kentucky for the primary purpose of the provision of services for veterans and related activities, including use for a State veterans’ home. SEC. 419. TRANSFER OF JURISDICTION, GENERAL SERVICES ADMINIS TRATION PROPERTY, BOISE, IDAHO. (a) TRANSFER.—The Administrator of General Services shall transfer to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, under such terms Applicability.
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