[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 129 (Thursday, July 5, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 39794]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-16432]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Notice of Release From Federal Grant Assurance Obligations at 
Fresno Yosemite International Airport, Fresno, CA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of Request to Release Airport Land.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to rule and 
invites public comment on the application for a release of 
approximately 13.35 acres of airport property at the Fresno Yosemite 
International Airport (FAT), Fresno, California from all conditions 
contained in the Grant Assurances since the parcels of land is not 
needed for airport purposes. The land is located approximately 5,000 
feet from the end of runway 11L in the northwest corner of the airport 
property. The property will be sold for its fair market value to the 
Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District and the proceeds deposited 
in the airport account. The Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District 
will continue use of the property as storm water detention basin. The 
detention basin usage will keep the property vacant and compatible with 
the airport to ensure it does not interfere with the airport or its 
operation, as well as continuing to serve the interest of civil 
aviation.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 6, 2012.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Comments on the request may be mailed 
or delivered to the FAA at the following address: Robert Lee, Airports 
Compliance Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, San Francisco 
Airports District Office, Federal Register Comment, 1000 Marina 
Boulevard, Suite 220, Brisbane, CA 94005. In addition, one copy of the 
comment submitted to the FAA must be mailed or delivered to Mr. Russell 
C. Widmar, Director of Aviation, 4995 E. Clinton Way, Fresno, CA 93727.

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 Fresno, California requested a release from grant 
assurance obligations for approximately 13.35 acres of airport land to 
allow for its sale. The property was originally acquired as separate 
parcels with federal funding and airport generated funds. Approximately 
2.23 acres were acquired under Airport Development Aid Program (ADAP) 
grant No. 6-06-0087-02; 1.41 acres were acquired under Airport 
Development Aid Program (ADAP) grant No. 6-06-0087-06; 3.05 acres were 
acquired under Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant No. 3-06-0087-16 
for noise abatement; 4.02 acres acquired under AIP grant No. 3-06-0087-
19 for noise abatement; and 2.64 acres of the land was acquired from 
the State of California with airport generated funds for a total of 
13.35 acres of airport land to be released.
    Due to its location and condition, the property cannot be used for 
airport purposes. The property previously contained homes that have 
been removed and the land cleared. The land is presently kept vacant 
and is unimproved and does not have any current or future income 
generating potential. The planned land use is for a storm water 
detention basin and will be kept vacant. The release will allow 13.35 
acres to be sold to the Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District. The 
sale price will be based on an upward adjusted appraised fair market 
value. The sale proceeds will be deposited in the airport account. The 
Fresno Yosemite International Airport will be properly compensated, 
thereby serving the interests of civil aviation.

    Issued in Brisbane, California, on June 20, 2012.
Michael A. Meyers,
Acting Assistant Manager, San Francisco Airports District Office, 
Western-Pacific Region.
[FR Doc. 2012-16432 Filed 7-3-12; 8:45 am]
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