[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 102 (Tuesday, May 28, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 32001]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-12617]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Public Notice for a Change in Use of Aeronautical Property and 
Long-Term Lease Approval at Harrisburg International Airport (MDT), 
Middletown, PA

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 Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority's request to 
change 22 acres of airport property from aeronautical use to non-
aeronautical use. The request also solicits approval for entering into 
a long-term lease for 2.893 acres within this area for a retail 
convenience store.
    The parcel is located at Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) in 
Lower Swatara Township, Dauphin County, PA. The property is currently 
depicted on the Airport Layout Plan of record as airport property and 
consists of unimproved, undeveloped vacant land, which is partially 
paved and fenced. The land lies at the Northeast intersection of W. 
Harrisburg Pike (US Route 230) and Meade Avenue in Middletown, PA. The 
Parcel is further identified as Dauphin County identification parcels 
36-023-008 and 009. The airport is proposing re-designating this 22-
acre area as available for non-aeronautical use. The requested change 
is for the anticipated purpose of permitting the Airport Owner to enter 
into long-term lease agreements for commercial property development as 
a retail commercial center, consistent with the findings of The Highest 
and Best Use Study completed in 2011. A 2.893 acres sub parcel located 
within the subject area is ready to be developed. No land shall be sold 
as part of this land release request. This action will allow the re-
designation of the 22-acre area, known as the ``North 29'', as land 
available for non-aeronautical use on the Airport Layout Plan (ALP). In 
addition, approval is sought by the Airport Authority to enter into a 
long-term lease agreement with a retail convenience store to be located 
on a 2.893 acre sub-parcel located within the 22-acre plot. The 
documents reflecting the Sponsor's request are available, by 
appointment only, for inspection at the Harrisburg International 
Airport, Executive Director's Office and the FAA Harrisburg Airport 
District Office in Camp Hill, PA.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 27, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Documents are available for review at the Susquehanna Area 
Regional Airport Authority Office located at Harrisburg International 
Airport: Timothy Edwards, Executive Director, Harrisburg International 
Airport, Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority, One Terminal 
Drive, Suite 300, Middletown, PA 17057, 717-948-3900, and at the FAA 
Harrisburg Airports District Office: Oscar D. Sanchez, Program Manager, 
Harrisburg Airports District Office, 3905 Hartzdale Dr., Suite 508, 
Camp Hill, PA 17011, (717) 730-2834.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Oscar D. Sanchez, Program Manager, 
Harrisburg Airports District Office (location listed above).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA invites public comment on the 
request to re-designate current aeronautical property at the Harrisburg 
International Airport as available for non-aeronautical use under the 
provisions of Section 47125(a) of Title 49 U.S.C.
    The following is a brief overview of the request: The Susquehanna 
Area Regional Airport Authority (SARAA), that owns and operates 
Harrisburg International Airport (MDT), has requested the redesignation 
of a 22-acre parcel located on airport property, as available for non-
aeronautical development. The 22-acre parcel is located in proximity to 
the Northeast intersection of W. Harrisburg Pike (US Route 230) and 
Meade Avenue in Middletown, PA. The Parcel is further identified as 
Dauphin County identification parcels 36-023-008 and 009. The request 
also solicits approval for entering into a long-term lease for 2.893 
acres of this area for a retail convenience store. The Airport 
Authority has determined that it is in its best interest to encourage 
development under long-term leases of currently unused, vacant land 
assets as a means to diversify airport revenues. Due to the location of 
the property, the area known as the ``North 29'' serves no foreseeable 
aeronautical purpose and is available for non-aeronautical development. 
This land was conveyed to SARAA by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 
through its Department of Transportation by a deed dated 01/02/1998 and 
recorded in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania book 3008, page 425. There are 
no known adverse impacts to the operation of the airport and the 22-
acre parcel of land is not needed for future aeronautical development 
as shown on the Harrisburg International Airport approved Airport 
Layout Plan (ALP). There is to be no sale or transfer of property 
rights in connection with this Airport Layout Plan change. Any proceeds 
from the lease of the pending long-term commercial retail lease 
agreement or other future non-aeronautical development are to remain on 
the airport for capital development and to cover the operating costs of 
the Airport.
    Any person may inspect the request by appointment at the FAA office 
address listed above.
    Interested persons are invited to comment on the proposed change in 
use of the property. All comments will be considered by the FAA to the 
extent practicable.

    Issued in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, May 17, 2013.
Lori K. Pagnanelli,
Manager, Harrisburg Airports District Office.
[FR Doc. 2013-12617 Filed 5-24-13; 8:45 am]
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