Notice of Release From Federal Surplus Property and Grant Assurance Obligations at Porterville Municipal Airport, Porterville, CA, 50544 [2012-20478]

Download as PDF 50544 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 162 / Tuesday, August 21, 2012 / Notices statements at the meeting. Persons wishing to present statements or obtain information should contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. Members of the public may present a written statement to the committee at any time. Issued in Washington, DC, on August 14, 2012. David Sicard, Manager, Business Operations Group, Federal Aviation Administration. [FR Doc. 2012–20452 Filed 8–20–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Notice of Release From Federal Surplus Property and Grant Assurance Obligations at Porterville Municipal Airport, Porterville, CA Federal Aviation Administration, DOT. ACTION: Notice of request to release airport land. AGENCY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to rule and invites public comment on the application for a release of approximately 26 acres of airport property at the Porterville Municipal Airport (Airport), Porterville, California from all conditions contained in the Surplus Property Deed and Grant Assurances because the parcel of land is not needed for airport purposes. The land requested to be released is located at the southwest corner of the airport and distant from the airfield. The land had previously been set aside as mitigation for a kit fox preserve, which prevented any airport activity on the property. The wildlife designation was recently eliminated allowing the City of Porterville (City) to acquire the property at its fair market value, thereby serving the interest of civil aviation. It will be developed for another purpose compatible with the airport and the new use will not interfere with the airport or its operation. DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 20, 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 pmangrum on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:31 Aug 20, 2012 Jkt 226001 delivered to Mr. Bradley D. Dunlap, Community Development Director, 291 N. Main Street, Porterville, CA 93257. 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 Porterville, California requested a release from Federal surplus property and grant assurance obligations for approximately 26 acres of airport land to allow for its sale. The property was originally acquired pursuant to the Surplus Property Act of 1944 and was deeded to the City of Porterville on June 16, 1948. The parcel of land is located some distance from the airfield in the southwest corner of the airport; outside of the airport fence line; east of the secondary access road; and north of Teapot Dome Avenue. Due to its location and undeveloped condition, the property cannot be readily used and will not be needed for airport purposes. The property had been set aside as part of a 40-acre kit fox preserve and could not be used for any other purpose. Based on biological surveys in 2005 and 2006, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service determined that the preserve site was no longer needed. By purchasing conservation credits, the City of Porterville was able to obtain an amendment to the 1990 Biological Opinion that established the kit fox preserve in order to eliminate the wildlife designation. The land was never used for airport purposes and is not needed for future airport use. The City of Porterville will acquire the property and use approximately 16 acres for City related purposes and future development. The City will compensate the Airport fund for the fair market value of the land. The sale price of the parcel will be based on an appraisal of its fair market value. The sales proceeds are being devoted to airport operations and capital projects. The reuse of the property will not interfere with the airport or its operation, thereby serving the interests of civil aviation. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00088 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Issued in Brisbane, California, on August 13, 2012. Robin K. Hunt, Manager, San Francisco Airports District Office, Western-Pacific Region. [FR Doc. 2012–20478 Filed 8–20–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [U.S. DOT Docket Number NHTSA–2012– 0069] Reports, Forms, and Recordkeeping Requirements National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation. ACTION: Request for public comment on proposed collection of information. AGENCY: Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from the public, it must receive approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies must solicit public comment on proposed collections of information, including extensions and reinstatement of previously approved collections. This document describes one collection of information for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval. DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 20, 2012. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments [identified by DOT Docket No. NHTSA– 2012–0069] by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Docket Management Facility: U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590–0001. • Hand Delivery or Courier: West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Telephone: 1–800–647–5527. • Fax: 202–493–2251 Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and docket number for this proposed collection of information. Note that all comments received will be posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\21AUN1.SGM 21AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 162 (Tuesday, August 21, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 50544]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-20478]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Notice of Release From Federal Surplus Property and Grant 
Assurance Obligations at Porterville Municipal Airport, Porterville, 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 26 acres of airport property at the Porterville Municipal 
Airport (Airport), Porterville, California from all conditions 
contained in the Surplus Property Deed and Grant Assurances because the 
parcel of land is not needed for airport purposes. The land requested 
to be released is located at the southwest corner of the airport and 
distant from the airfield. The land had previously been set aside as 
mitigation for a kit fox preserve, which prevented any airport activity 
on the property. The wildlife designation was recently eliminated 
allowing the City of Porterville (City) to acquire the property at its 
fair market value, thereby serving the interest of civil aviation. It 
will be developed for another purpose compatible with the airport and 
the new use will not interfere with the airport or its operation.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 20, 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. Bradley 
D. Dunlap, Community Development Director, 291 N. Main Street, 
Porterville, CA 93257.

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 Porterville, California requested a release from 
Federal surplus property and grant assurance obligations for 
approximately 26 acres of airport land to allow for its sale. The 
property was originally acquired pursuant to the Surplus Property Act 
of 1944 and was deeded to the City of Porterville on June 16, 1948. The 
parcel of land is located some distance from the airfield in the 
southwest corner of the airport; outside of the airport fence line; 
east of the secondary access road; and north of Teapot Dome Avenue. Due 
to its location and undeveloped condition, the property cannot be 
readily used and will not be needed for airport purposes.
    The property had been set aside as part of a 40-acre kit fox 
preserve and could not be used for any other purpose. Based on 
biological surveys in 2005 and 2006, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 
determined that the preserve site was no longer needed. By purchasing 
conservation credits, the City of Porterville was able to obtain an 
amendment to the 1990 Biological Opinion that established the kit fox 
preserve in order to eliminate the wildlife designation. The land was 
never used for airport purposes and is not needed for future airport 
use. The City of Porterville will acquire the property and use 
approximately 16 acres for City related purposes and future 
development. The City will compensate the Airport fund for the fair 
market value of the land.
    The sale price of the parcel will be based on an appraisal of its 
fair market value. The sales proceeds are being devoted to airport 
operations and capital projects. The reuse of the property will not 
interfere with the airport or its operation, thereby serving the 
interests of civil aviation.

    Issued in Brisbane, California, on August 13, 2012.
Robin K. Hunt,
Manager, San Francisco Airports District Office, Western-Pacific 
Region.
[FR Doc. 2012-20478 Filed 8-20-12; 8:45 am]
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