
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 187 (Thursday, September 28, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Page 45356]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-20851]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Revised Notice of Land Use Change and Release of Grant Assurance 
Restrictions at the Sacramento International Airport (SMF), Sacramento, 
California

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Revised notice of a non-aeronautical land-use change.

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SUMMARY: This Notice revises ``Notice of Land Use Change and Release of 
Grant Assurance Restrictions at the Sacramento International Airport'', 
June 14, 2016, Page 38772. The previous Notice proposed to rule and 
invite public comment on the application for a land-use change for 
approximately 31.1 acres of airport property at Sacramento 
International Airport (SMF), California. The parcel size has changed 
from 31.1 acres to approximately 35.32 acres of airport property. The 
land use change will allow airport land to be released from the 
aeronautical use provisions of the Grant Assurances that require it to 
serve an airport purposes since the land is not needed for aeronautical 
uses. The reuse of the land for energy generating solar arrays 
represents a compatible land use that will not interfere with the 
airport or its operations. The solar generated electricity will benefit 
the airport by producing a market return on the land while reducing 
electrical costs. Cost savings will equal or exceed the fair market 
rental value of the land occupied by the solar farms. These benefits 
will serve the interest of civil aviation and contribute to the self-
sustainability of the airport.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 30, 2017.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Comments on the request may be mailed 
or delivered to the FAA at the following address: Mr. James W. Lomen, 
Manager, Federal Aviation Administration, San Francisco Airports 
District Office, Federal Register Comment, 1000 Marina Boulevard, Suite 
220, Brisbane, CA 94005. In addition, one copy of the comment submitted 
to the FAA must be mailed or delivered to Mr. Glen Rickelton, Airport 
Manager, Sacramento International Airport, 6900 Airport Boulevard, 
Sacramento, CA 95837.

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 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 County of Sacramento, California request for a modification to 
the conditions in the Grant Assurances to permit the non-aeronautical 
use of approximately 31.1 acres of land at Sacramento International 
Airport for two separate solar array sites to produce solar generated 
electricity was revised from 31.1 acres to approximately 35.3 acres of 
airport land. One solar array site was changed from 16.3 acres to 20.3 
acres of unimproved land located in the north portion of the airfield, 
west of Taxiway D. The other solar array site was changed from 14.8 
acres to 15.0 acres of an unused parking area between Aviation Drive 
and Taxiway D in the south portion of the airfield. The size of the 
solar arrays did not change. Reuse of the land for the solar arrays 
will not impede future development of the airport as there is 
sufficient land for airport development. The lease rate is based on the 
appraised market value of the land. Compensation will be in the form of 
a reduced electrical rate that will produce cost savings that equals or 
exceeds the appraised market value of the land. The use of the property 
for the solar arrays represents a compatible use. Construction and 
operations of the solar arrays will not interfere with airport 
operations. The solar arrays will reduce airport operational costs, 
which will enhance the self-sustainability of the airport and, thereby, 
serve the interest of civil aviation.

    Issued in Brisbane, California, on September 21, 2017.
James W. Lomen,
Manager, San Francisco Airports District Office, Western-Pacific 
Region.
[FR Doc. 2017-20851 Filed 9-27-17; 8:45 am]
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