4528 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 18 / Tuesday, January 28, 2014 / Notices 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

Availability of Noise Compatibility 

Program for Willow Run Airport, 

Ypsilanti, Michigan 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Notice. 

SUMMARY: The FAA announces its 

determination that the noise exposure 

maps submitted by the Wayne County 

Airport Authority, Michigan for Willow 

Run Airport under the provisions of 49 

U.S.C. 47501 et. seq (Aviation Safety 

and Noise Abatement Act, herein after 

referred to as ‘‘the Act’’) and 14 Code of 

Federal Regulations (CFR) part 150 

(hereinafter referred to as ‘‘part 150’’) is 

in compliance with applicable 

requirements. The FAA also announces 

that it is reviewing a proposed noise 

compatibility program that was 

submitted for Willow Run Airport under 

Part 150 in conjunction with the noise 

exposure map, and that this program 

will be approved or disapproved on or 

before July 15, 2014. 

DATES: Effective Date: The effective date 

of the FAA’s determination on the noise 

exposure maps and of the start of its 

review of the associated noise 

compatibility program is January 15, 

2014. The public comment period ends 

March 16, 2014. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Ernest P. Gubry, 11677 S. Wayne Road, 

Suite 107, Romulus, MI 48174, Email: 

Ernest.Gubry@faa.gov. Phone: 734–229– 

2900. Comments on the proposed noise 

compatibility program should also be 

submitted to the above office. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This 

notice announces the FAA finds that the 

noise exposure maps submitted for 

Willow Run Airport are in compliance 

with applicable requirements of Part 

150, effective January 15, 2014. Further, 

FAA is reviewing a proposed noise 

compatibility program for that airport 

which will be approved or disapproved 

on or before July 14, 2014. This notice 

also announces the availability of this 

program for public review and 

comment. 

Under 49 U.S.C. 47503 of the Act, an 

airport operator may submit to the FAA 

noise exposure maps which meet 

applicable regulations and which depict 

non-compatible land uses as of the date 

of submission of such maps, a 

description of projected aircraft 

operations, and the ways in which such 

operations will affect such maps. The 

Act requires such maps to be developed 

in consultation with interested and 

affected parties in the local community, 

government agencies, and persons using 

the airport. 

An airport operator who has 

submitted noise exposure maps that are 

found by FAA to be in compliance with 

the requirements of part 150, 

promulgated pursuant to the Act, may 

submit a noise compatibility program 

for FAA approval which sets forth the 

measures the operator has taken or 

proposes to take to reduce existing noncompatible uses and prevent the 

introduction of additional noncompatible uses. 

The Wayne County Airport Authority 

submitted to the FAA on December 12, 

2013, noise exposure maps, and other 

documentation that were produced 

during the Willow Run Airport 14 CFR 

part 150 Noise Compatibility Study. It 

was requested that the FAA review this 

material as the noise exposure maps, as 

described in section 47503 of the Act, 

and that the noise mitigation measures, 

to be implemented jointly by the airport 

and surrounding communities, be 

approved as a noise compatibility 

program under section 47504 of the Act. 

The FAA has completed its review of 

the noise exposure maps and related 

descriptions submitted by the Wayne 

County Airport Authority. The specific 

documentation determined to constitute 

the noise exposure maps includes: 

Figure S1 (Existing 2012 Noise Exposure 

Map); Figure S2 (Future 2018 Noise 

Exposure Map), Information pertinent to 

the aircraft operations, fleet mix, 

runway utilization, and nighttime use 

are located in Chapter D, updated in 

Chapter I and Chapter S. This is 

inclusive of all tables. Information about 

noise monitoring sites is located in 

Figure C11 (Noise Measurement Sites). 

The FAA has determined that these 

maps for Willow Run Airport are in 

compliance with applicable 

requirements. This determination is 

effective on January 15, 2014. FAA’s 

determination on an airport operator’s 

noise exposure maps is limited to a 

finding that the maps were developed in 

accordance with the procedures 

contained in appendix A of 14 CFR part 

150. Such determination does not 

constitute approval of the applicant’s 

data, information or plans, or constitute 

a commitment to approve a noise 

compatibility program or to fund the 

implementation of that program. 

If questions arise concerning the 

precise relationship of specific 

properties to noise exposure contours 

depicted on a noise exposure map 

submitted under section 47503 of the 

Act, it should be noted that the FAA is 

not involved in any way in determining 

the relative locations of specific 

properties with regard to the depicted 

noise contours, or in interpreting the 

noise exposure maps to resolve 

questions concerning, for example, 

which properties should be covered by 

the provisions of section 47506 of the 

Act. These functions are inseparable 

from the ultimate land use control and 

planning responsibilities of local 

government. These local responsibilities 

are not changed in any way under part 

150 or through FAA’s review of noise 

exposure maps. Therefore, the 

responsibility for the detailed 

overlaying of noise exposure contours 

onto the map depicting properties on 

the surface rests exclusively with the 

airport operator that submitted those 

maps, or with those public agencies and 

planning agencies with which 

consultation is required under section 

47503 of the Act. The FAA has relied on 

the certification by the airport operator, 

under section 150.21 of part 150, that 

the statutorily required consultation has 

been accomplished. 

The FAA has formally received the 

noise compatibility program for Willow 

Run Airport, also effective on January 

15, 2014. Preliminary review of the 

submitted material indicates that it 

conforms to the requirements for the 

submittal of noise compatibility 

programs, but that further review will be 

necessary prior to approval or 

disapproval of the program. The formal 

review period, limited by law to a 

maximum of 180 days, will be 

completed on or before July 14, 2014. A 

public hearing was held on November 6, 

2013 at 5:30 p.m. 

The FAA’s detailed evaluation will be 

conducted under the provisions of 

section 150.33 of part 150. The primary 

considerations in the evaluation process 

are whether the proposed measures may 

reduce the level of aviation safety, 

create an undue burden on interstate or 

foreign commerce, or be reasonably 

consistent with obtaining the goal of 

reducing existing non-compatible land 

uses and preventing the introduction of 

additional non-compatible land uses. 

Interested persons are invited to 

comment on the proposed program with 

specific reference to these factors. All 

comments should be sent to Ernest P. 

Gubry at the address under FOR FURTHER

INFORMATION CONTACT. All relevant 

comments, other than those properly 

addressed to local land use authorities; 

will be considered by the FAA to the 

extent practicable. Copies of the noise 

exposure maps, the FAA’s evaluation of 

the maps, and the proposed noise 

compatibility program are available for 

examination upon prior appointment 

during normal business hours, at the 

following location: 


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Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 18 / Tuesday, January 28, 2014 / Notices 4529 

Federal Aviation Administration, 

Detroit Airports District Office, 

11677 S. Wayne Road, Ste. 107, 

Romulus, MI 48174; 

Willow Run Airport, 

Mr. Sean Brosnan, 

801 Willow Run Airport, 

Ypsilanti, MI 48198. 

Questions may be directed to the 

individual named above under the 

heading, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT. 

Issued in Romulus, Michigan: January 15, 

2014. 

John L. Mayfield, Jr., 

Manager, Detroit Airports District Office. 

[FR Doc. 2014–01560 Filed 1–27–14; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

Notice of Request To Release Airport 

Property 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Notice of intent to rule on 

request to release airport property at the 

Colonel James Jabara Airport (AAO), 

Wichita, Kansas. 

SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to rule and 

invites public comment on the release of 

land at the Colonel James Jabara Airport 

(AAO), Wichita, Kansas, under the 

provisions of 49 U.S.C. 47107(h)(2). 

DATES: Comments must be received on 

or before February 27, 2014. 

ADDRESSES: Comments on this 

application may be mailed or delivered 

to the FAA at the following address: 

Lynn D. Martin, Airports Compliance 

Specialist, Federal Aviation 

Administration, Airports Division, 

ACE–610C, 901 Locust Room 364, 

Kansas City, MO 64106. 

In addition, one copy of any 

comments submitted to the FAA must 

be mailed or delivered to: John Oswald, 

Airport Engineer, Colonel James Jabara 

Airport, Wichita Airport Authority; 

2173 Air Cargo Rd., Wichita, KS 67209, 

(316) 946–4700. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Lynn D. Martin, Airports Compliance 

Specialist, Federal Aviation 

Administration, Airports Division, 

ACE–610C, 901 Locust Room 364, 

Kansas City, MO 64106, (816) 329–2644, 

lynn.martin@faa.gov. 

The request to release property may 

be reviewed, by appointment, in person 

at this same location. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA 

invites public comment on the request 

to release approximately 5.22± acres of 

airport property at the Colonel James 

Jabara Airport (AAO) under the 

provisions of 49 U.S.C. 47107(h)(2). On 

September 15, 2013, the City of 

Wichita’s Airport Engineer requested 

from the FAA that approximately 5.22± 

acres of property be released for sale to 

Sedgwick County Public Works for the 

purpose of road widening and utilities. 

On December 22, 2013, the FAA 

determined that the request to release 

property at Colonel James Jabara Airport 

(AAO) submitted by the Sponsor meets 

the procedural requirements of the 

Federal Aviation Administration and 

the release of the property does not and 

will not impact future aviation needs at 

the airport. The FAA may approve the 

request, in whole or in part, no sooner 

than thirty days after the publication of 

this Notice. 

The following is a brief overview of 

the request: 

Colonel James Jabara Airport (AAO) is 

proposing the release of a parcel, 

totaling 5.22± acres. The release of land 

is necessary to comply with Federal 

Aviation Administration Grant 

Assurances that do not allow federally 

acquired airport property to be used for 

non-aviation purposes. The sale of the 

subject property will result in the land 

at the Colonel James Jabara Airport 

(AAO) being changed from aeronautical 

to nonaeronautical use and release the 

surface lands from the conditions of the 

AIP Grant Agreement Grant Assurances, 

but retaining the mineral rights. In 

accordance with 49 U.S.C. 

47107(c)(2)(B)(i) and (iii), the airport 

will receive fair market value for the 

property. 

Any person may inspect, by 

appointment, the request in person at 

the FAA office listed above under FOR

FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. In 

addition, any person may, upon 

appointment and request, inspect the 

application, notice and other documents 

determined by the FAA to be related to 

the application in person at the Colonel 

James Jabara Airport. 

Re-Issued in Kansas City, MO, on January 

16, 2014. 

Jim A. Johnson, 

Manager, Airports Division. 

[FR Doc. 2014–01602 Filed 1–27–14; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

Notice of Intent To Rule on Request To 

Release Deed Restrictions at the 

Yellowstone Airport, West 

Yellowstone, Montana 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Notice of request to release deed 

restrictions. 

SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to rule and 

invites public comment on the release of 

deed restrictions at Yellowstone Airport 

under the provisions of Title 49, U.S.C. 

Section 47125. 

DATES: Comments must be received on 

or before Februrary 28, 2014. 

ADDRESSES: Comments on this 

application may be mailed or delivered 

to the FAA at the following address: Mr. 

David S. Stelling, Manager, Federal 

Aviation Administration, Northwest 

Mountain Region, Airports Division, 

Helena Airports District Office, 2725 

Skyway Drive, Suite 2, Helena, Montana 

59602. 

In addition, one copy of any 

comments submitted to the FAA must 

be mailed or delivered to Ms. Debbie 

Alke, Administrator, Montana 

Department of Transportation 

Aeronautics Division, at the following 

address: Ms. Debbie Alke, 

Administrator, Aeronautics Division, 

Montana Department of Transportation, 

P.O. Box 200507, Helena, MT 59620– 

0507. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. 

Steve Engebrecht, Civil Engineer/

Compliance Specialist, Federal Aviation 

Administration, Northwest Mountain 

Region, Helena Airports District Office, 

2725 Skyway Drive, Suite 2, Helena, 

Montana 59602. 

The request to release deed 

restrictions may be reviewed, by 

appointment, in person at this same 

location. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA 

invites public comment on the request 

to release deed restrictions at the 

Yellowstone Airport under the 

provisions of the Title 49, U.S.C. 47125. 

The FAA Modernization and Reform 

Act of 2012, HR 658, Section 817, gave 

the Secretary of Transportation the 

authorization to grant an airport, city, or 

county release from any of the terms, 

conditions, reservations, or restrictions 

contained in a deed under which the 

United States conveyed to the airport, 

city, or county an interest in real 

property for airport purposes pursuant 

to Section 16 of the Federal Airport Act 


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