[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 183 (Friday, September 24, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 53140]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-20638]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Notice of Release From Federal Surplus Property and Grant 
Assurance Obligations at Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR), 
Syracuse, New York

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 101.37 acres of federally 
obligated airport property at Syracuse Hancock International Airport, 
Syracuse, New York, from conditions, reservations, and restrictions 
contained in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants and the Federal 
Surplus Property Quitclaim Deed, dated December 30, 1999. This acreage 
is composed of portions of two parcels. The first parcel consists of 
16.96 acres that were acquired by the City of Syracuse though AIP Grant 
3-36-0114-049-1997. The second parcel consists of 84.41 acres that were 
transferred from the United States of America to the City of Syracuse 
under the provisions of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 
1990. The release will allow the airport to enter into a long-term non-
aeronautical lease for light industrial warehousing. 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 October 25, 2021.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Comments on this application may be 
submitted to Robert Costa, Federal Aviation Administration, New York 
Airports District Office via phone at (718) 995-5778 or at the email 
address [email protected]. Comments on this application may also be 
mailed or delivered to the FAA at the following address: Evelyn 
Martinez, Manager, Federal Aviation Administration, New York Airports 
District Office, Federal Register Comment, 1 Aviation Plaza, Jamaica, 
New York 11434.

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 Syracuse requested a release from grant assurance and 
surplus property obligations to allow a land-use change in use for 
approximately 101.37 acres of airport property at Syracuse Hancock 
International Airport to enable the development of light industrial 
warehousing. Specifically, the release request seeks approval to allow 
for the permanent non-aeronautical use of the property, a long-term 
non-aeronautical lease to be entered into for the property; and the 
release of the 84.41 acres of property, transferred via the 
aforementioned Quitclaim Deed, from the National Emergency Use 
Provision (NEUP). The NEUP allows the United States of America the 
right to make use of the land during any national emergency as declared 
by the President or Congress. FAA approval of this request, with 
respect to the aforementioned 84.41 acres, is contingent on the 
Department of Defense's concurrence that the 84.41 acres is no longer 
required for aeronautical purposes.
    The airport will retain ownership of the 101.37 acres and will 
receive fair market value rent for the length of the agreement. The 
rental income will be devoted to airport operations and capital 
projects. The proposed use of the property will not interfere with the 
airport or its operation; and will thereby, serve the interests of 
civil aviation.

    Issued in Jamaica, New York, on September 20, 2021.
Evelyn Martinez,
Manager, New York Airports District Office.
[FR Doc. 2021-20638 Filed 9-23-21; 8:45 am]
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