[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 188 (Friday, September 28, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 55271]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-4800]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Notice of Intent To Rule on a Request To Release Airport Property 
at Arlington Municipal Airport, Arlington, WA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION:  Notice of request for public comment.

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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to rule and invites public comment on the 
release of airport property consisting of two buildings (Fire Hall, 
Armory/Instrument) at Arlington Municipal Airport from obligations 
under the provisions of the Surplus Property Act of 1944.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 29, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Comments on this application may be mailed or delivered to 
the FAA at the following address: Karen J. Miles; Civil Engineer, 
Federal Aviation Administration, Northwest Mountain Region, Airports 
Division, Seattle Airports District Office; 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., 
Suite 250; Renton, Washington 98057-3356. Telephone number: (425) 227-
2661; Fax number: (425) 227-1650.
    In addition, one copy of any comments submitted to the FAA must be 
mailed or delivered to Arlington Municipal Airport, Arlington, 
Washington: Mr. Rob Putnam, Airport Manager; City of Arlington; 18204 
59th Drive, NE.; Arlington, WA 98223. Telephone number: (360) 403-3472; 
Fax number (360) 435-1012.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen Miles, at the above address. The 
request to release may be reviewed in person at this same location, by 
appointment or at the Offices of the Airport Manager, Arlington, 
Washington.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA invites public comment on the 
release of airport property consisting of two buildings (Fire Hall, 
Armory/Instrument) from surplus property obligations. The airport 
proposes to demolish both buildings to clear the land for future 
aeronautical development. Both buildings are on Runway 16/34 flight 
line, and are in a condition that could be considered a potential 
public safety hazard. The buildings are within the Naval Auxiliary Air 
Station--Arlington Historic District, and FAA has completed 
consultation with the Washington State Historic Preservation Officer 
and other consulting parties pursuant to 36 CFR Part 800, regulations 
implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (16 
U.S.C. Section 470f). Under consultation, the Armory/Instrument 
building was determined to be non-contributing to the district. The 
Fire Hall was determined to be contributing to the district and a 
Memorandum of Agreement has been signed stipulating mitigation to 
account for the adverse effect of demolition. Section 125 of the 
Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century 
(AIR-21) requires the FAA to provide an opportunity for public notice 
and comment prior to the ``waiver'' or ``modification'' of a sponsor's 
Federal obligation to use certain airport land for aeronautical 
purposes.

Carol A. Key,
Acting Assistant Manager, Seattle Airports District Office.
[FR Doc. 07-4800 Filed 9-27-07; 8:45 am]
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