[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 168 (Wednesday, August 31, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53537-53538]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-18833]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Notice of Release From Federal Surplus Property and Grant 
Assurance Obligations at Francis S. Gabreski Airport (FOK), 
Southampton, New York

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 0.12 acres of federally 
obligated airport property at Francis S. Gabreski Airport, Southampton, 
New York, from both the Federal Surplus Property obligations contained 
in the July 12, 1972 Quitclaim Deed, and the Grant Assurance 
obligations. This acreage is composed of one parcel of land that was 
transferred from the United States of America to the County of Suffolk 
under the provisions of the Federal Property and Administrative 
Services Act of 1949 and the Surplus Property Act of 1944. The release 
will allow the airport to enter into a long-term non-aeronautical lease 
with the Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA) for a water booster pump 
station. The proposed use of land after the release will be compatible 
with the airport and will not interfere with the airport or its 
operation.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 30, 2022.

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 [email protected]. 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 County of Suffolk requested a release from surplus property and 
grant assurance obligations to allow a land-use change in use for other 
than aeronautical purposes of approximately 0.12 acres of airport 
property at Francis S. Gabreski Airport. Specifically, the release 
request seeks approval to allow for the permanent non-aeronautical use 
of the property, a long-term non-aeronautical lease with the Suffolk 
County Water Authority (SCWA) for a water booster pump station; and the 
release of the 0.12 acres of property, transferred via the 
aforementioned Quitclaim Deed, from the National Emergency Use 
Provision (NEUP). The NEUP allows the United States of America the 
right to make use of the land during any national emergency as declared 
by the President or Congress. FAA approval of this request, with 
respect to the aforementioned 0.12 acres, is contingent on the 
Department of Defense's concurrence that the 0.12 acres is no longer 
required for aeronautical purposes.
    The airport will retain ownership of the 0.12 acres and will 
receive fair market value rent for the length of the agreement. 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 Jamaica, New York, on August 24, 2022.
Evelyn Martinez,
Manager, New York Airports District Office.
[FR Doc. 2022-18833 Filed 8-30-22; 8:45 am]
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