[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 36 (Monday, February 24, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Page 10510]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-03663]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Notice of Release of Land Affecting Federal Grant Assurance 
Obligations at Hayward Executive Airport, Hayward, Alameda County, 
California

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of request to release airport land.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering a 
proposal and invites public comment to change a portion of the airport 
from aeronautical use to non-aeronautical use at Hayward Executive 
Airport (HWD), Hayward, Alameda County, California. The proposal 
consists of two parcels, containing a total of 3.18 acres of airport 
land, located southwest of Taxiway Z, between Taxiways Z and C.
    These parcels were originally acquired from the federal government 
as surplus land, via quitclaim deed issued by the War Assets 
Administration on April 16, 1947. Land adjacent to the parcels was 
previously released for non-aeronautical revenue generation, for use as 
a regional fire training facility. The additional two parcels will be 
leased for non-aeronautical revenue generation, and incorporated into 
the regional fire training facility. The use of the land for a fire 
training facility represents a compatible land use that will not 
interfere with the airport or its operation, thereby protecting the 
interests of civil aviation. The airport will be compensated for the 
fair market value of the land.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before March 25, 2020.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Comments on the request may be mailed 
or delivered to the FAA at the following address: Ms. Laurie J. 
Suttmeier, Manager, San Francisco Airports District Office, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 1000 Marina Boulevard, Suite 220, Brisbane, 
California, 94005-1835. In addition, one copy of the comment submitted 
to the FAA must be mailed or delivered to Mr. Doug McNeeley, Airport 
Manager, 20301 Skywest Drive, Hayward, California 94541-4699.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Wendell H. Ford 
Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century (AIR 21), 
Public Law 10-181 (Apr. 5, 2000; 114 Stat. 61), this notice must be 
published in the Federal Register 30 days before the DOT 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 Hayward Executive Airport (HWD) requested a release from the 
provisions of the Grant Agreement Assurances to permit the non-
aeronautical use of approximately 3.18 acres of land at Hayward 
Executive Airport, Hayward, Alameda County, California, to accommodate 
the construction of a regional fire training facility. HWD will be 
compensated for the fair market value for the property. The San 
Francisco Airports District Office issued a Categorical Exclusion on 
January 15, 2020, that concluded the construction of the regional fire 
training center and associated land release were categorically excluded 
from detailed evaluation under the National Environmental Policy Act. 
The proposed use of the land is a compatible land use that will not 
interfere with or impede the operations and development of the airport. 
Based on the benefits of fair compensation and enhanced public safety, 
the interests of civil aviation will be properly served.

    Issued in El Segundo, California, on February 11, 2020.

    Original signed by:
Brian Q. Armstrong,
Manager, Safety and Standards Branch, Airports Division, Western-
Pacific Region.
[FR Doc. 2020-03663 Filed 2-21-20; 8:45 am]
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