[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 220 (Tuesday, November 16, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Page 70081]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-28760]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
Notice of Release From Federal Grant Assurance Obligations for
Tucson International Airport, Tucson, AZ
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Notice of request to release airport land.
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SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to rule and
invites public comment on the application for a release of
approximately 2,000 square feet of airport property at Tucson
International Airport, Tucson, Arizona, from all conditions contained
in the Grant Assurances since the parcel of land is not needed for
airport purposes. The property will be sold for its fair market value
and the proceeds deposited in the airport account. The reuse of the
land for commercial purposes represents a compatible land use that will
not interfere with the airport or its operation. The interest of civil
aviation continues to be served by the release.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 16, 2010.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Comments on the request may be mailed
or delivered to the FAA at the following address: Tony Garcia, Airports
Compliance Program Manager, Federal Aviation Administration, Airports
Division, Federal Register Comment, 15000 Aviation Blvd., Lawndale, CA
90261. In addition, one copy of the comment submitted to the FAA must
be mailed or delivered to Ms. Jill L. Merrick, Vice President of
Planning and Development, Tucson Airport Authority, 7005 South Plumer
Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85756.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Wendell H. Ford
Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century (AIR 21),
Public Law 10-181 (Apr. 5, 2000; 114 Stat. 61), this notice must be
published in the Federal Register 30 days before the Secretary may
waive any condition imposed on a federally obligated airport by surplus
property conveyance deeds or grant agreements.
The following is a brief overview of the request:
Tucson Airport Authority, Tucson, Arizona requested a release from
grant assurance obligations for approximately 2,000 square feet of
airport land. The property is separated from the airport by a street
and located north of the intersection of Valencia Road and Park Avenue.
Due to its location, the property cannot be used for aeronautical
purposes. The land is presently used for parking by the neighboring
commercial property owner. The property line was not correctly stacked
causing the parking area to encroach into airport property. If the
commercial property corrects the boundary line by downsizing the
parking area, the commercial property will not comply with Tucson
building code because the parking area will be too small. The Tucson
Airport Authority has agreed to sell the small parcel being used for
parking in order to make the commercial property owner whole. The
release will allow 2,000 square feet to be sold to allow the commercial
property to comply with local law. The sale price will be based on its
appraised market value and the sale proceeds will be deposited in the
airport account. Continued use of the property for parking represents a
compatible use that will not interfere with airport operations. Tucson
Airport Authority will be justly compensated, thereby serving the
interests of civil aviation.
Issued in Hawthorne, California, on November 2, 2010.
Debbie Roth,
Assistant Manager, Airports Division, Western-Pacific Region.
[FR Doc. 2010-28760 Filed 11-15-10; 8:45 am]
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