[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 198 (Monday, October 18, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57732-57733]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-22557]


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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 8.80 acres of federally 
obligated airport property at Syracuse Hancock International Airport, 
Syracuse, New York, from both the Federal Surplus Property obligations 
contained in the March 21, 1977 Quitclaim Deed, and the Grant Assurance 
obligations. This acreage is composed of portions of three parcels that 
were transferred from the United States of America to the City of 
Syracuse under the provisions of the Federal Property and 
Administrative Services Act of 1949 and the Surplus Property Act of 
1944. The release will allow the airport to enter into a long-term non-
aeronautical lease to sanction commercial development. 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 November 17, 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 surplus property and 
grant assurance obligations to allow a land-use change in use for other 
than aeronautical purposes of approximately 8.80 acres of airport 
property at Syracuse Hancock International Airport to enable mixed-use 
commercial development. 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 8.80 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 8.80 acres, is contingent on the 
Department of Defense's

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concurrence that the 8.80 acres is no longer required for aeronautical 
purposes.
    The airport will retain ownership of the 8.80 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 October 12, 2021.
Evelyn Martinez,
Manager, New York Airports District Office.
[FR Doc. 2021-22557 Filed 10-15-21; 8:45 am]
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