Permanent Closure of Diego Jimenez Torres Airport, Fajardo, Puerto Rico, 9847 [2015-03776]

Download as PDF tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 36 / Tuesday, February 24, 2015 / Notices by the program without derogating safety, adversely affecting the efficient use and management of the navigable airspace and air traffic control systems, or adversely affecting other powers and responsibilities of the Administrator as prescribed by law. Specific limitations with respect to FAA’s approval of an airport noise compatibility program are delineated in FAR Part 150, Section 150.5. Approval is not a determination concerning the acceptability of land uses under Federal, state, or local law. Approval does not by itself constitute a FAA implementing action. A request for Federal action or approval to implement specific noise compatibility measures may be required, and an FAA decision on the request may require an environmental assessment of the proposed action. Approval does not constitute a commitment by the FAA to financially assist in the implementation of the program nor a determination that all measures covered by the program are eligible for grant-in-aid funding from the FAA under the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982. Where Federal funding is sought, requests for project grants must be submitted to the FAA Regional Office in Burlington, Massachusetts. The Westover Metropolitan Development Corporation submitted to the FAA, on September 25, 2014, noise exposure maps, descriptions, and other documentation produced during the noise compatibility planning study conducted from 2013 to 2014. The Westover Metropolitan Airport noise exposure maps were determined by FAA to be in compliance with applicable requirements on September 25, 2014. Notice of this determination was published in the Federal Register on February 6, 2013. The Westover Metropolitan Airport study contains a proposed noise compatibility program comprised of actions designed for implementation by airport. The Westover Metropolitan Development Corporation requested that the FAA evaluate and approve this material as a noise compatibility program as described in Section 104(b) of the Act. The FAA began its review of the program on September 25, 2014, and was required by a provision of the Act to approve or disapprove the program within 180 days (other than the use of new flight procedures for noise control). Failure to approve or disapprove such a program within the 180-day period shall be deemed to be an approval of such a program. The submitted program contained a change to one noise mitigation measure in the Noise Compatibility Program. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:31 Feb 23, 2015 Jkt 235001 This change allows for voluntary acquisition of residential properties located in the 65DNL noise contour. The FAA completed its review and determined that the procedural and substantive requirements of the Act and FAR Part 150 have been satisfied. The New England Region Airports Division Manager therefore approved the overall program on February 6, 2015. The Record of Approval, as well as other evaluation materials and the documents comprising the submittal, are available for review at the FAA office listed above and at the administrative offices of Westover Metropolitan Airport. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts on February 6, 2015. Mary T. Walsh, Manager, Airports Division, FAA New England Region. [FR Doc. 2015–03777 Filed 2–23–15; 8:45 am] 9847 operating this airport. Title 49 United States Code § 46319 requires a public agency (as defined in section 47102) may not permanently close an airport listed in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems under section 47103 without providing written notice to the Administrator of the FAA at least 30 days before the date of the closure. The FAA recognizes the letter dated January 21, 2015 from PRPA meets this requirement. Issued in College Park, Georgia on February 11, 2015. Larry F. Clark, Manager, Atlanta Airports District Office, Southern Region. [FR Doc. 2015–03776 Filed 2–23–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Federal Aviation Administration DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION [Summary Notice No.2015–05] Federal Aviation Administration Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received; Elevated Perspective Media Permanent Closure of Diego Jimenez Torres Airport, Fajardo, Puerto Rico Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of permanent closure of Diego Jimenez Torres Airport (X95). AGENCY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) received written notice, dated January 21, 2015, from Puerto Rico Ports Authority (PRPA) advising that on April 30, 2015, it will permanently close Diego Jimenez Torres Airport (X95), Fajardo, Puerto Rico; the notice was in excess of 30 days before the closure in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 46319(a). The FAA hereby publishes PRPA’s notice of permanent closure Diego Jimenez Torres Airport in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 46319(b). DATES: The permanent closure of the airport is effective as of April 30, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Parks Preston, Program Manager, Atlanta Airports District Office, 1701 Columbia Ave., Campus Bldg., Suite 2– 260, College Park, GA 30337, (404) 305– 7149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On January 21, 2015, PRPA, sponsor of Diego Jimenez Torres Airport (X95), informed the FAA that the Airport will close permanently on April 30, 2015. (See enclosed letter) X95 is a small 94acre non-towered, general aviation airport. The useful life of the federally funded improvements expired in 2013. FAA recognizes that PRPA is no longer contractually obligated to continue SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00160 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief from specified requirements of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public’s awareness of, and participation in, the FAA’s exemption process. Neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion or omission of information in the summary is intended to affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition. SUMMARY: Comments on this petition must identify the petition docket number and must be received on or before March 16, 2015. ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by docket number FAA–2014–0930 using any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for sending your comments electronically. • Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M–30; U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W12–140, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590–0001. • Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket Operations in Room W12–140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 DATES: E:\FR\FM\24FEN1.SGM 24FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 9847]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-03776]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Permanent Closure of Diego Jimenez Torres Airport, Fajardo, 
Puerto Rico

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of permanent closure of Diego Jimenez Torres Airport 
(X95).

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SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) received written 
notice, dated January 21, 2015, from Puerto Rico Ports Authority (PRPA) 
advising that on April 30, 2015, it will permanently close Diego 
Jimenez Torres Airport (X95), Fajardo, Puerto Rico; the notice was in 
excess of 30 days before the closure in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 
46319(a). The FAA hereby publishes PRPA's notice of permanent closure 
Diego Jimenez Torres Airport in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 46319(b).

DATES: The permanent closure of the airport is effective as of April 
30, 2015.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Parks Preston, Program Manager, 
Atlanta Airports District Office, 1701 Columbia Ave., Campus Bldg., 
Suite 2-260, College Park, GA 30337, (404) 305-7149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On January 21, 2015, PRPA, sponsor of Diego 
Jimenez Torres Airport (X95), informed the FAA that the Airport will 
close permanently on April 30, 2015. (See enclosed letter) X95 is a 
small 94-acre non-towered, general aviation airport. The useful life of 
the federally funded improvements expired in 2013. FAA recognizes that 
PRPA is no longer contractually obligated to continue operating this 
airport. Title 49 United States Code Sec.  46319 requires a public 
agency (as defined in section 47102) may not permanently close an 
airport listed in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems under 
section 47103 without providing written notice to the Administrator of 
the FAA at least 30 days before the date of the closure. The FAA 
recognizes the letter dated January 21, 2015 from PRPA meets this 
requirement.

    Issued in College Park, Georgia on February 11, 2015.
Larry F. Clark,
Manager, Atlanta Airports District Office, Southern Region.
[FR Doc. 2015-03776 Filed 2-23-15; 8:45 am]
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