[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 42 (Friday, March 2, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 12906]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-5167]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Notice of Release From Federal Grant Assurance Obligations at 
Fresno Yosemite International Airport, Fresno, CA

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 16.02 acres of airport property at the Fresno Yosemite 
International Airport, Fresno, California from all conditions contained 
in the Grant Assurances since the parcels of land is not needed for 
airport purposes. The land is located approximately 5,000 feet from the 
end of runway 11L in the northwest corner of the airport property. The 
property will be sold for its fair market value to the California 
Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) and the proceeds deposited in 
the airport account. CALTRANS will continue to use the land as passive 
wetlands, which will keep the property vacant and compatible with the 
airport to ensure it does not interfere with the airport or its 
operation, as well as continuing to serve the interest of civil 
aviation.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 2, 2012.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Comments on the request may be mailed 
or delivered to the FAA at the following address: Robert Lee, Airports 
Compliance Specialist, Federal Aviation Administration, San Francisco 
Airports District Office, Federal Register Comment, 1000 Marina 
Boulevard, Suite 220, Brisbane, CA 94005. In addition, one copy of the 
comment submitted to the FAA must be mailed or delivered to Mr. Russell 
C. Widmar, Director of Aviation, 4995 E. Clinton Way, Fresno, CA 93727.

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 Fresno, California requested a release from grant 
assurance obligations for approximately 16.02 acres of airport land to 
allow for its sale. The property was originally acquired as two 
separate parcels with federal funding and airport generated funds. 
Approximately 5.32 Acres were acquired under Airport Development Aid 
Program (ADAP) grant No. 6-06-0087-06 and 10.70 acres of the land was 
acquired from the State of California with airport generated funds.
    Due to its location and condition, the property cannot be used for 
airport purposes. The property previously contained homes that have 
been removed and the land cleared. The land is presently kept vacant 
and is unimproved and does not have income generating potential. The 
planned land use is for water recharge, ponding basin, and passive 
wetlands. The property will be kept mitigated to ensure that its 
passive use does not interfere with airport operations. The release 
will allow 16.02 acres to be sold to CALTRANS. The sale price will be 
based on an upward adjusted appraised market value of $762,450. The 
sale proceeds will be deposited in the airport account. The Fresno 
Yosemite International Airport will be properly compensated, thereby 
serving the interests of civil aviation.

    Issued in Brisbane, California, on February 22, 2012.
Robin K. Hunt,
Manager, San Francisco Airports District Office, Western-Pacific 
Region.
[FR Doc. 2012-5167 Filed 3-1-12; 8:45 am]
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