
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 177 (Tuesday, September 13, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 62967-62968]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-21936]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Notice of Release From Federal Grant Assurance Obligations at 
Tucson International Airport, Tucson, Pima County, Arizona

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 3 acres of airport property at Tucson International 
Airport, Tucson, Pima County, 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 used for airport purposes. The redevelopment of the land for 
roadway enhancements to property owned by the U. S. Air Force 
represents a compatible land use that will not interfere with the 
airport or its operation, thereby protecting the interests of civil 
aviation.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 13, 2016.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Comments on the request may be mailed 
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 
to Mr. Eric Roudebush, Director of Environmental Services, Tucson 
Airport Authority, 7005 South Plumer Avenue, Tucson, Arizona 85756.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Wendell H. Ford 
Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century (AIR 21), 
Public Law 106-181 (Apr. 5, 2000; 114 Stat. 61), this notice must be 
published in the Federal Register 30 days before the

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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 requested a release from the conditions 
contained in the Grant Agreement Assurances for approximately 3 acres 
of airport land at Tucson International Airport. The property is 
located south of the airport on the southeast corner of the 
intersection of South Raytheon Parkway and the abandoned East Hughes 
Access Road. The area is mostly undeveloped arid land consisting of 
desert vegetation. The Airport Authority requested approval to sell the 
small parcel because the land is not needed for airport purposes 
presently or in the future. The sale price will be based on its 
appraised market value and the sale proceeds will be used for airport 
purposes. The property will be developed with roadway enhancements 
serving the adjacent U.S. Air Force property that will represent a 
compatible use and not interfere with airport operations. The mutual 
benefits will serve the interests of civil aviation.

    Issued in Hawthorne, California on September 2, 2016.
Brian Q. Armstrong,
Manager, Safety and Standards Branch, Airports Division, Western-
Pacific Region.
[FR Doc. 2016-21936 Filed 9-12-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4910-13-P


