[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 71 (Tuesday, April 13, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 19604]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-8367]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Public Notice for a Change in Use of Aeronautical Property at 
Martin County Airport/Witham Field in Stuart, FL

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION:  Request for public comment.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration is requesting public 
comment on the Martin County Board of County Commissioners (Sponsor) 
request to change approximately 30 acres of airport property from 
aeronautical use to non-aeronautical use.
    The property is located on the west side of the airport and is 
bordered by Monterey Road to the North, Taxiway D to the East, Runway 
7-25 to the south, and Runway 12-30 to the West. The property is 
currently designated as future aeronautical use on the currently 
approved Airport Layout Plan. The Sponsor proposes changing the land-
use to non-aeronautical/commercial development for the purposes of 
generating revenue to cover operational and capital expenses of the 
airport. The property would remain airport property under the ownership 
of the sponsor.
    Documents reflecting the sponsor's request are available, by 
appointment only, for inspection at the Airport Manager's office and 
the FAA Airports District Office.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 13, 2004.

ADDRESSES: Documents are available for review at the Airport Manager's 
office, Martin County Airport/Witham Field, 1805 SE Airport Road, 
Stuart, FL 34996 and the FAA Airports District Office, 5950 Hazeltine 
National Drive, Suite 400, Orlando, FL 32822. Written comments on the 
sponsor's request must be delivered or mailed to: Matthew J. Thys, 
Assistant Manager, Orlando Airports District Office, 5950 Hazeltine 
National Drive, Suite 400, Orlando, FL 32822-5024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matthew J. Thys, Assistant Manager, 
Orlando Airports District Office, 5950 Hazeltine National Drive, Suite 
400, Orlando, FL 32822-5024.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 125 of The Wendell H. Ford Aviation 
investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century (AIR-21) requires the 
FAA to provide an opportunity for public notice and comment prior to 
the ``waiver'' or ``modification'' of a sponsor's Federal obligation to 
use certain airport land for non-aeronautical purposes.
    The property is located on the west side of the airport and is 
bordered by Monterey Road to the North, Taxiway D to the East, Runway 
7-25 to the South, and Runway 12-30 to the West.
    The property was owned by Martin County and leased to the Federal 
Government on May 27, 1943. The Federal Government transferred the 
property back to the Martin County Board of County Commissioners 
through a Surplus Property Agreement under Regulation 16-War Asset 
Administration, dated July 1, 1949.
    The property is currently designated as future aeronautical use on 
the currently approved Airport Layout Plan. The Sponsor proposes 
changing the land-use to non-aeronautical/commercial development for 
the purposes of generating revenue to cover operational and capital 
expenses of the airport. The property is currently vacant. The property 
would remain airport property under the ownership of the sponsor and 
leased for the purposes of revenue generation.

Matthew J. Thys,
Acting Manager, Orlando Airports District Office, Southern Region.
[FR Doc. 04-8367 Filed 4-12-04; 8:45 am]
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