
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 131 (Monday, July 9, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40405-40406]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-16691]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Notice of a Non-Aeronautical Land-Use Change Effecting the 
Quitclaim Deed and Federal Grant Assurance Obligations at Delano 
Municipal Airport, Delano, CA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of a Non-Aeronautical Land-Use Change.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to rule and 
invites public comment on the application for a non-aeronautical land-
use change for approximately 38 acres of airport property at Delano 
Municipal Airport, Delano, California, from the aeronautical use 
provisions of the Quitclaim Deed and Grant Agreement Assurances since 
the land is not needed for aeronautical purposes. The property will be 
leased for its fair market value and the rental proceeds deposited in 
the airport account for airport use. The reuse of the land for a solar 
farm and the non-aeronautical use of an old administrative building 
represent compatible land uses that will not interfere with the airport 
or its operation, thereby protecting the interests of civil aviation 
and contributing to the self-sustainability of the airport.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 8, 2012.

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, P.O. Box 92007, Los Angeles, CA 
90009-2007. In addition, one copy of the comment submitted to the FAA 
must be mailed or delivered to Mr. Roman Dowling, Public Works 
Director, City of Delano, 1015 Eleventh Avenue, P.O. Box 3010, Delano, 
CA 93216-3010.

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:
    The City of Delano requested a modification of the conditions in 
the Quitclaim Deed and Grant Agreement Assurances to permit non-
aeronautical use of approximately 38 acres of land at Delano Municipal 
Airport. The subject property is located east of the airfield and a 
small building is situated on the western edge of the airport. The land 
is presently undeveloped. A large tract of land will be redeveloped for 
a solar farm and a small building will be used for a non-aeronautical 
business. The City of Delano proposes to lease the property under the 
terms of a long-term lease for a solar farm since the land is not 
needed for aeronautical purposes. Reuse of the land for a solar farm 
will not impede future development of the airport. In addition, the 
City of Delano will lease a small vacant office building on the western 
edge of the airport in an undeveloped area to be used for a non-
aviation business. The lease rate for both uses will be based on the 
appraised market value and the lease proceeds will be deposited in the 
airport account and used for airport purposes. The use of the property 
for a solar farm and a non-aviation business represents uses that are 
not incompatible and will not interfere with airport operations. The 
land will become revenue-producing property, which will enhance the 
self-

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sustainability of the airport and, thereby, serve the interests of 
civil aviation.

    Issued in Hawthorne, California, on June 28, 2012.
Brian Armstrong,
Manager, Safety and Standards Branch, Airports Division, Western-
Pacific Region.
[FR Doc. 2012-16691 Filed 7-6-12; 8:45 am]
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