[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 35 (Wednesday, February 22, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 10962]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-03620]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Notice of Release From Federal Grant Assurance Obligations and 
Land Exchange, Tucson International Airport, Tucson, Pima County, 
Arizona

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 on the application for release of 
approximately 158-acres more or less of property from federal Grant 
Assurance obligations and land exchange at Tucson International 
Airport, Tucson, Arizona. Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) is requesting 
a total release from federal obligations on approximately 158-acres 
more or less of TAA property, and to authorize a land exchange of 
approximately 61.4-acres more or less [and cash] between TAA and the 
United States Air Force (USAF). The release property is comprised of a 
portion of two parcels along the southern boundary of the abandoned 
Hughes Access Road, adjacent to the main airport airfield and campus.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before March 24, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Comments on the request may be mailed or delivered to the 
FAA at the following address: Mr. Mike N Williams, Manager, Phoenix 
Airports District Office, Federal Aviation Administration, 3800 N 
Central Ave, Suite 1025, 10th Floor, Phoenix, Arizona, 85012. In 
addition, one copy of the comment submitted to the FAA must be mailed 
or delivered to Ms. Danette Bewley, A.A.E., President and Chief 
Executive Officer, Tucson Airport Authority, 7250 S Tucson Boulevard, 
Suite 300, Tucson, AZ 85756.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The release property is 158-acres more or 
less is a portion of two combined parcels, Parcel 22 and Parcel 34. 
Parcel 22 was acquired from the State of Arizona with Airport 
Improvement Program (AIP) funding via Patent dated February 24, 2002. 
Parcel 34 was acquired from the State of Arizona with Passenger 
Facility Charge (PFC) funding via Patent dated June 6, 2002. The 158-
acres more or less portion of subject land identified as Parcel G is 
not currently required for aeronautical purposes. TAA is intending to 
exchange Parcel G property and cash, with approximately 61.4-acres more 
or less of USAF property known as Parcel F.
    The exchange is based on appraisals estimating fair market value of 
the affected parcels. TAA will acquire fee simple ownership of 61.4-
acres more or less and easements restricting development on 182.6-acres 
more or less from USAF in exchange for USAF acquiring fee simple 
ownership of 158.0-acres more or less, use restriction easements on 
107-acres more or less, access easement of three acres of TAA land and 
$1,640,000 in financial compensation. TAA will also fund the demolition 
and replacement of several munitions storage bunkers located on USAF 
property. Such use of the land represents a compatible land use that 
will not interfere with the airport or its operation, thereby 
protecting the interests of civil aviation. The resulting actions would 
allow future airport development for TAA and will support the USAF 
through providing the required munitions safety separation distances.
    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 DOT Secretary may waive any condition 
imposed on a federally obligated airport by surplus property conveyance 
deeds or grant agreements.

    Issued in El Segundo, California, on February 15, 2023.
Brian Q. Armstrong,
Manager, Safety and Standards Branch, Airports Division, Western-
Pacific Region.
[FR Doc. 2023-03620 Filed 2-21-23; 8:45 am]
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