[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 160 (Thursday, August 18, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 51461]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-21085]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Notice of Release From Quitclaim Deed and Federal Grant Assurance 
Obligations for Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, Mesa, AZ

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of Request to Release Airport Land.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to rule and 
invites public comment on the application for a release of 
approximately 1,727 square feet of airport property at Phoenix-Mesa 
Gateway, Mesa, Arizona, from all conditions contained in the Quitclaim 
Deed and Grant Assurances since the parcel of land is not needed for 
airport purposes. The property will be sold for its fair market value 
and the proceeds deposited in the airport account. The reuse of the 
land for a roadway improvement project by the State of Arizona 
represents a compatible land use that will not interfere with the 
airport or its operation, thereby protecting the interests of civil 
aviation.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 19, 2011.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Comments on the request may be mailed 
or delivered to the FAA at the following address: Tony Garcia, Airports 
Compliance Program Manager, Federal Aviation Administration, Airports 
Division, Federal Register Comment, 15000 Aviation Blvd., Lawndale, CA 
90261. In addition, one copy of the comment submitted to the FAA must 
be mailed or delivered to Mr. Walter Fix, Phoenix-Gateway Airport 
Authority, 5835 S. Sossaman Road, Mesa, Arizona 85212, Telephone: (480) 
988-7709.

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 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:
    Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Authority, Mesa, Arizona requested a release 
from the conditions contained in the Quitclaim Deed and Grant Assurance 
obligations for approximately 1,727 square feet of airport land. The 
property is located on the east side of the airport in the vicinity of 
Ellsworth Road. The land is presently unused and undeveloped. The land 
is needed for the construction of State Route 24, Gateway Freeway, 
which will encroach into airport property. The Phoenix-Mesa Gateway 
Airport Authority has agreed to the sale of the small parcel to the 
State of Arizona since the property is not needed for airport purposes. 
The conveyance will not impede future development of the airport, while 
SR-24 will improve access to the east side of the airport. The sale 
price will be based on its appraised market value and the sale proceeds 
will be deposited in the airport account and used for airport purposes. 
The use of the property as a public roadway represents a compatible use 
that will not interfere with airport operations. The airport will be 
properly compensated, thereby serving the interests of civil aviation.

    Issued in Hawthorne, California, on August 10, 2011.
Brian Armstrong,
Manager, Safety and Standards, Airports Division, Western-Pacific 
Region.
[FR Doc. 2011-21085 Filed 8-17-11; 8:45 am]
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