[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 91 (Monday, May 11, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27791-27792]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-10018]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Federal Aviation Administration


Notice of Intent To Rule on a Land Release Request at Hamilton 
Municipal Airport (VGC), Hamilton, NY

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of request to release airport land.

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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to rule and invites public comment on the 
application for a release of approximately 14.59 acres of federally 
obligated airport property at Hamilton Municipal Airport, Hamilton, 
Madison County, NY, from conditions, reservations, and restrictions 
contained in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants that would 
restrict the use of said land to aeronautical purposes. This acreage is 
composed of portions of seven parcels that were acquired by the Village 
of Hamilton though AIP Grants 3-36-0192-01-1995 and 3-36-0192-02-1998. 
It is proposed that 12.69 acres, composed of portions of seven parcels, 
would be released by the FAA for sale. The land is not needed for 
aeronautical purposes. The use of the land after the release will be 
compatible with the airport and will not interfere with the airport or 
its operation. The Federal share of the proceeds from the sales of land 
would be dedicated to a future AIP eligible airport effort. It is also 
proposed

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that the remaining 1.90 acres, composed of three parcels, would be 
released from grant obligations to permit the non-aeronautical use of 
the property. Concurrently, it is requested that FAA approval be given 
for the three currently existing long-term non-aeronautical leases on 
the aforementioned three parcels. The land is not needed for 
aeronautical purposes and the revenue from the leases is dedicated for 
use in operating the airport.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 10, 2020.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Comments on this application may be 
submitted to Robert Costa, Federal Aviation Administration, New York 
Airports District Office via phone at (718) 995-5778 or at the email 
address Robert.Costa@faa.gov. Comments on this application may also be 
mailed or delivered to the FAA at the following address: Evelyn 
Martinez, Manager, Federal Aviation Administration, New York Airports 
District Office, Federal Register Comment, 1 Aviation Plaza, Jamaica, 
New York 11434.

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 Village of Hamilton has requested release from grant assurance 
obligations of approximately 12.69 acres of airport property at 
Hamilton Municipal Airport to permit the disposal of the land at fair 
market value for the purpose of commercial development. The airport has 
no plans to utilize the parcels for aviation use. The parcels are 
separated from the aviation facilities by public use roadways or are 
inaccessible to aviation facilities due to environmental and terrain 
limitations. The expected use of the parcels includes disposal for the 
purposes of commercial development as permitted by the Village of 
Hamilton Zoning. As a condition of the release, the proposed use must 
not interfere with the airport or its operations. The Federal share of 
the proceeds of the sale would be distributed towards approved AIP 
eligible efforts, with the remaining proceeds to be utilized to operate 
the airport. For these reasons, it is not anticipated that this acreage 
will be needed for aeronautical purposes in the future.
    The Village of Hamilton has also requested release from grant 
assurance obligations to allow three separate parcels, composed of 
approximately 1.90 acres of airport property, to be used for non-
aeronautical purposes. Concurrently, the Village has asked that the FAA 
approve of the existing long term leases pertaining to each of these 
parcels. The three uses are described as follows; a 0.60 acre parcel 
utilized for engine manufacturing and fabrication; approximately 1.11 
acres currently utilized as a local police substation; approximately 
0.29 acres occupied by a portion of a local business's parking lot. The 
Village has indicated that these parcels are not needed for current or 
future aviation development purposes. All rental proceeds are 
considered airport revenue and must be retained for use in operating 
the airport.

    Issued in Jamaica, New York, on May 6, 2020.
Evelyn Martinez,
Manager, New York Airports District Office.
[FR Doc. 2020-10018 Filed 5-8-20; 8:45 am]
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