[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 124 (Wednesday, June 27, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30213-30214]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-13839]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Notice of Release From Federal Grant Assurance Obligations for 
San Luis Obispo Airport (SBP), San Luis Obispo, California

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 comments on the application for a release of 27,443 
square feet (approximately 0.63 acres) of airport property at San Luis 
Obispo Airport, San Luis Obispo, California from all conditions 
contained in the Grant Assurances. This land is not needed for airport 
purposes. The property consists of land that is vacant, unimproved, and 
landlocked. It is separated from the airport operations area by a 
public highway. The land sat idle and unused for over 25 years. The 
property would be sold at an appraised fair market value to the 
adjacent property owner. Proceeds would be deposited in the airport 
account, thereby serving the interests of civil aviation.

DATES: Comments must be received on the proposed land release request 
from federal obligations on or before July 27, 2018.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Comments on the request may be mailed 
or delivered to the FAA at the following address: Katherine Kennedy, 
Federal Aviation Administration, San Francisco Airports District 
Office, Federal Register Comment, 1000 Marina Boulevard, Suite 220, 
Brisbane, CA 94005-1835, telephone (650) 827-7611, facsimile (650) 817-
7634. In addition, one copy of the comment submitted to the FAA must be 
mailed or delivered Mr. Philip M. D'Acri, Real Property Manager, County 
of San Luis Obispo Central Services Department, San Luis Obispo, CA 
93408, telephone (805) 781-5206, facsimile (805) 781-1364.

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.
    Following is a brief overview of the request:
    The County of San Luis Obispo, California, the owner and operator 
of the San Luis Obispo Airport, requested a release from grant 
assurance obligations for approximately 27,443 square feet 
(approximately 0.63 acres) of airport property. The property was 
acquired with local funds in 1991 for runway approach protection. 
However, in 2007, the Runway 7-25 threshold was shifted to the west 
side of Runway 11-29. After this shift, the property was no longer 
necessary for approach protection.
    Due to the property's landlocked location and current condition, it 
has not been used for aeronautical purposes. A major highway (HWY 227) 
separates the property from the rest of the airport. Because the 
property lacks direct ingress and egress, attempts to lease the 
property have been unsuccessful. This non-contiguous property continues 
to remain unused and unimproved. This portion of land is not suitable 
for future airport development and is identified on the airport's FAA-
approved Airport Layout Plan for future disposal. Release and sale of 
the land would not negatively impact airport operations.

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    The sales price would be based on an appraised market value. Sale 
proceeds would be deposited in the airport account to be solely 
expended for the capital and operating costs of the San Luis Obispo 
Airport, thereby serving the interests of civil aviation.

    Issued in Brisbane, California, on June 21, 2018.
Patrick Magnotta,
Acting Manager, San Francisco Airports District Office, Western-Pacific 
Region.
[FR Doc. 2018-13839 Filed 6-26-18; 8:45 am]
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