[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 225 (Friday, November 24, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55916-55917]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-25422]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Notice of Release From Federal Surplus Property and Grant 
Assurance Obligations at Ocotillo Airport, Ocotillo Wells, California

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

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application for a release of approximately 0.25 acres of airport 
property and granting of an access easement at the Ocotillo Airport 
(Airport), Ocotillo Wells, California from all conditions contained in 
the Surplus Property Deed and Grant Assurances because the parcel of 
land is not needed for airport purposes. The land requested to be 
released is located at the eastern perimeter of the airport. The 
proposed access easement is through one of the Airport's Runway 
Protection Zones (RPZ). Both the subject parcel and easement areas are 
currently used as open space buffer zones. The subject parcel abuts 
state park land which is intended to be used for primary access of the 
subject parcel. The access easement will only be provided if state 
parks changes the land use surrounding the Airport.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 26, 2017.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Comments on the request may be mailed 
or delivered to the FAA at the following address: Lemuel del Castillo, 
Federal Aviation Administration, Los Angeles Airports District Office, 
Federal Register Comment, 15000 Aviation Boulevard Room 3000, Lawndale, 
CA 90261. In addition, one copy of the comment submitted to the FAA 
must be mailed or delivered to Mr. Peter Drinkwater, Director of 
Airports, County of San Diego--DPW, 1960 Joe Crosson Dr., El Cajon, CA 
92020

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 San Diego, Department of Public Works, requested a 
release from Federal surplus property and grant assurance obligations 
for approximately 0.25 acres of airport land to allow for its sale and 
granting of an access easement. The property was originally acquired 
pursuant to the Surplus Property Act of 1944 and was deeded to the 
County of San Diego on August 17, 1956. The property is located in the 
rural community of Ocotillo Wells, in San Diego County, California, 
approximately 90 miles outside of downtown San Diego. The subject 
parcel and access easement are unimproved and located outside a berm 
surrounding the dry lake bed in which the airport's two runways are 
located. The access easement would provide an entrance to the subject 
parcel. This area is located along the eastern perimeter of the 
Airport, through one of the Airport's Runway Protection Zones (RPZ). 
Both areas are currently used as open space buffer zones, with a 
portion of the Access Easement used as RPZ. The future use and highest 
and best use would be expected to be the same as the current use. There 
are no basic utilities available in the area. The subject parcel abuts 
state park land which is intended to be used for primary access to the 
subject parcel. The access easement will only be provided if state 
parks changes the land use and access to the surrounding the Airport.
    The sale price of the parcel will be based on an appraisal at fair 
market value. The sales proceeds that the County of San Diego will 
receive will provide improvements at the Airport, including a transient 
aircraft parking ramp and an informational kiosk. The sale of the 
property will not interfere with the airport or its operation, thereby 
serving the interests of civil aviation.

    Issued in Hawthorne, California, on November 16, 2017.
David F. Cushing,
Manager, Los Angeles Airports District Office, Western-Pacific Region.
[FR Doc. 2017-25422 Filed 11-22-17; 8:45 am]
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