[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 13, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9201-9202]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-04649]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Notice of Release From Federal Surplus Property and Grant 
Assurance Obligations at the New Castle County Airport (ILG), 
Wilmington, DE

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) DOT.

ACTION: Notice of request to release airport land.

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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to rule and invites public comment on the 
application for a release of approximately 1.0719 acres of federally 
obligated airport property at New Castle County Airport (ILG), 
Wilmington, DE, from the National Emergency Use Provision contained in 
a Surplus Property Agreement, dated April 28, 1949, and from 
conditions, reservations, and restrictions contained in Airport 
Improvement Program grants that would restrict the use of said land to 
aeronautical purposes. The request includes 0.8994 acres of land to be 
released for disposal for a Right-Of-Way and 0.1725 acres be released 
from aeronautical to non-aeronautical use for a Permanent Easement. 
This acreage is a portion of the land at New Castle County Airport that 
is subject to the Surplus Property Agreement. Both releases are 
requested to permit improvements, including the widening of State Route 
141. 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 April 12, 2019.

ADDRESSES: Comments on this application may be mailed or delivered to 
the following address: Jim Salmon, Public Information Officer, Delaware 
River and Bay Authority, P.O. Box 71, New Castle, DE. And at the FAA 
Harrisburg Airports District Office: Rick Harner, Acting Manager, 
Harrisburg Airports District Office, 3905 Hartzdale Dr., Suite 508, 
Camp Hill, PA 17011.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Gearhart, Project Manager, 
Harrisburg Airports District Office, location listed above. The request 
to release airport property may be reviewed in person at this same 
location.

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 Airport Authority requests the release of a total of 0.8994 
acres for sale required for Right-of-Way for the State Route 141 
widening project, and 0.1725 acres for change in use for a Permanent 
Easement. The purpose of the project is to address safety, operational, 
capacity and condition needs within the State Route 141 and Interstate 
95 interchange area. Specifically, State Route 141 is being widened to 
accommodate three lanes of traffic in each direction near the New 
Castle County Airport and the airport property is needed at the 
intersection of Commons Boulevard and State Route 141. The project is 
being coordinated by the Delaware Department of Transportation. There 
are two parcels included in the proposed total 1.0719-acre land release 
obtained from the United States pursuant to the Surplus Property Act of 
1944 and the Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1947. The existing property 
use is that of

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dedicated airport property. As shown on the Airport Layout Plan, the 
property is not needed now or in the future for airport development as 
it is small areas running adjacent to the existing State Route 141. The 
proposed use of the property will not interfere with the airport or its 
operation. Proceeds from sale of the property will be utilized in 
accordance with FAA's Policy and Procedures Concerning the Use of 
Airport Revenue, published in the Federal Register on February 16, 
1999.
    Interested persons are invited to comment on the proposed lease. 
All comments will be considered by the FAA to the extent practicable.

    Issued in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, March 7, 2019.
Rick Harner,
Acting Manager, Harrisburg Airports District Office.
[FR Doc. 2019-04649 Filed 3-12-19; 8:45 am]
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