[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 126 (Monday, July 1, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31388-31389]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-13995]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Notice of Intent To Rule on a Land Release Request at North 
Central West Virginia Airport (CKB), Clarksburg, WV

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice and request for comment.

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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to rule and invites public comment on the 
application for a land release of 4.09 acres of federally obligated 
airport property at North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB), 
Clarksburg, WV, from the conditions, reservations and restrictions 
contained in Airport Improvement Program grants that restrict the use 
of said land to aeronautical purposes. This acreage was originally 
purchased with federal financial assistance through the Airport 
Improvement Program. The release will allow the airport to generate 
revenue through the lease of a logistics and storage park that is 
proposed for construction. The proposed use of land after the release 
will not interfere with the airport or its operation.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 31, 2019.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Comments on this application may be 
mailed or delivered to the FAA at the following address: Matthew 
DiGiulian, Manager, Beckley Airports Field Office,

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176 Airport Circle, Room 101, Beaver, WV 25813, (304) 252-6216.
    In addition, one copy of the comment submitted to the FAA must be 
mailed or delivered to Mr. Rick Rock, Airport Director, North Central 
West Virginia Regional Airport, 2000 Aviation Way, Bridgeport, West 
Virginia 26330, (304) 842-3400.
    This land release request may be reviewed in person at the Beckley 
Airports Field Office located at 176 Airport Circle, Room 101, Beaver, 
WV 25813. Please contact Connie Boley-Lilly, Airports Program 
Specialist, Beckley Airports Field Office, location listed above. (304) 
252-6216 ext. 125 for more information.

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 grant 
agreement. The following is a brief overview of the request: The 
Benedum Airport Authority has submitted a land release request seeking 
FAA approval for the release of approximately 4.09 acres of federally 
obligated airport property for non-aeronautical use. The purpose of the 
release is to enable the airport to earn revenue from airport property 
that does not have an aeronautical use by allowing it to be used for 
non-aeronautical purposes. The airport will retain ownership of the 
property and lease it out. The property will be turned into a logistics 
and storage park that will house up to 4 buildings, parking, and an 
entrance road off of Route 50. The airport has received a United States 
Economic Development Authority (USEDA) grant to construct the logistics 
and storage facilities. The total project cost is $2,124,000 with the 
USEDA contributing $1,704,000 and a local match of $420,000.
    The 4.09 acres of land to be released from aeronautical use, was 
originally purchased with federal financial assistance through the AIP 
program under Grant Agreement 3-54-0005-16-1996 as part of a larger 
purchase totaling approximately 120 acres. The purchase of the entire 
120 acres was performed to accommodate a proposed runway extension. The 
subject area to be released is located off the south east corner of the 
runway and is well below the elevation of the movement area of the 
airport. It is also completely segregated from the terminal area and 
the facilities that serve airport users, such as Terminal Parking and 
Fixed Base Operator (FBO) services. Therefore, the elevation difference 
and location of the property make if unusable for aeronautical 
purposes. Furthermore, the property is not located within the RPZ, will 
not result in any obstructions to part 77 surfaces, and has not been 
identified as needed for current or future airport development in the 
current Airport Master Plan or ALP. The rental income will be devoted 
to airport operations and capital projects. The proposed use of the 
property will not interfere with the airport or its operation; and will 
thereby, serve the interests of civil aviation.

    Issued in Beaver, West Virginia.
Matthew DiGiulian,
Manager, Beckley Airports Field Office.
[FR Doc. 2019-13995 Filed 6-28-19; 8:45 am]
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