[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 40 (Wednesday, March 1, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 13006]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-04158]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Notice of Proposed Release From the Grant Assurance Obligations 
To Allow a Portion of Airport Property To Be Used for Non-Aeronautical 
Purposes at Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR), Syracuse, New 
York

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of request to release airport land to be used for non-
aeronautical purposes through a long term lease.

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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to rule and invites public comment on the 
application for a release of approximately 20.24 acres of federally 
obligated airport property at Syracuse Hancock International Airport, 
Syracuse, New York, from conditions, reservations, and restrictions 
contained in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants. This acreage is 
composed of portions of three parcels. The first two parcels consists 
of 11.75 acres and 6.29 acres that were acquired without federal 
assistance. The third parcel consists of 2.20 acres that was acquired 
by the City of Syracuse through AIP Grant 3-36-0114-02-83. The release 
will allow the airport to enter into a long-term non-aeronautical lease 
for mixed-use commercial development. 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 March 31, 2023.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Comments on this application may be 
submitted to Janine Abyad, Federal Aviation Administration, New York 
Airports District Office via phone at (718) 995-5793 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 City of Syracuse requested a release from grant assurances to 
allow a change in use for approximately 20.24 acres of airport property 
at Syracuse Hancock International Airport to enable the mixed-use 
commercial development. Specifically, the release request seeks 
approval to allow for the permanent non-aeronautical use of the 
property, and a long-term non-aeronautical lease to be entered into for 
the property.
    The airport will retain ownership of the 20.24 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 February 24, 2023.
Sukhbir Gill,
Acting Manager, New York Airports District Office.
[FR Doc. 2023-04158 Filed 2-28-23; 8:45 am]
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