Notice of Intent To Rule on Request To Release Property at the Morgantown Municipal Airport, Morgantown, WV, 46383 [2015-18596]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 149 / Tuesday, August 4, 2015 / Notices We therefore REVERSE the BLM’s plan amendment and the transfer of land. We REMAND for further proceedings to determine whether the land should be retained under BLM control and management or reconveyed to San Juan County under a newly proposed land use plan amendment. In the case of the FAA, the airport has already been built. This does not mean that a remand would be meaningless, however. On remand, the FAA should re-analyze the impact of the airport under section 4(f) and section 2208.3 The FAA may determine that it must make use of studies not utilized in the current FEIS. If a ‘‘significant’’ impact is found, section 4(f) and section 2208 require that all reasonable steps be taken to mitigate the damage or adverse impact. We therefore REVERSE the FAA’s determination of no significant impact and REMAND to the FAA for further proceedings consistent with this decision. In response to the court remand, FAA, in cooperation with BLM and NPS prepared a Supplemental EIS (SEIS).4 The Draft SEIS for the Cal Black Memorial Airport (Replacement Airport for Halls Crossing Airport) was published on December 12, 2014. The 45-day comment period included an opportunity to request a public hearing; however, no responses were received requesting a hearing. The following parties submitted comments to the FAA on the Draft SEIS during the comment period: U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, BLM, and the NPCA. An errata sheet was drafted to identify changes that were made to the Draft SEIS in response to comments received. Additionally, an appendix was added (Appendix J) to document each comment received, and FAA’s response to each comment. These additional documents, in combination with a CD containing the Draft SEIS, constitute the Final SEIS for the Replacement Airport at Halls Crossing. The Final SEIS for the Cal Black Memorial Airport (replacement airport for the Halls Crossing Airport) was published on May 8, 2015. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES The SEIS described potential environmental consequences that could result from the continued operation of the Cal Black Memorial Airport to resources located within the Project Area. Direct effects of the new airport (its construction) as well as indirect effects (airport operations) were identified in the 1990 FEIS. The SEIS provided further evaluation of actual and potential aircraft noise impacts, as well as Section 4(f) impacts and cumulative impacts. Evaluation of noise impacts focused exclusively on the effect of aircraft noise on GCNRA and surrounding lands. Chapter III, 3 Note: In 1994, the provisions of the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982 were codified in U.S. Code Title 49, chapter 471, subchapter I. 4 BLM addressed its requirements through its revisions to their Resource Management Plan in 2008. Bureau of Land Management Monticello Field Office, Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan (November 2008). VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:45 Aug 03, 2015 Jkt 235001 Environmental Consequences, presents the analysis for noise impacts, Section 4(f) impacts, and Cumulative Effects resulting from the operation of the Cal Black Memorial Airport. The FAA has determined, based on the noise analysis conducted for the SEIS that as there are no significant impacts related to the continued operation of the Cal Black Memorial Airport, there is no need for any mitigation measures under either Section 4(f) or Section 2208. In addition, the FAA has confirmed that the ROD for the 1990 EIS included the FAA determinations made for the project based upon evidence set forth in the FEIS, public input, and the supporting administrative record. These determinations are not changed by any new information developed for this SEIS. Issued in Renton, Washington, July 28, 2015. Stanley C. Allison, Acting Division Manager, Airports Division, Northwest Mountain Region. [FR Doc. 2015–19145 Filed 8–3–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Notice of Intent To Rule on Request To Release Property at the Morgantown Municipal Airport, Morgantown, WV Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of request to release airport property. AGENCY: The FAA proposes to rule and invite public comment on the land release at the Morgantown Municipal Airport, Morgantown, WV, under the provision 49 U.S.C. 47125(a). DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 3, 2015. ADDRESSES: Comments on this application may be mailed or delivered to the following address: Glen Kelly, Assistant City Manager, City of Morgantown, Sponsor for Morgantown Municipal Airport, 389 Spruce Street, Morgantown, WV, 304–291–7461, and at the FAA Beckley Airports Field Office: Matthew DiGiulian, Manager, Beckley Airports Field Office, 176 Airport Circle, Room 101, Beaver, WV 25813, (304) 252–6216. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Connie Boley-Lilly, Airports Program Specialist, Beckley Airports Field Office, location listed above. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00150 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 46383 The request to release airport property may be reviewed in person at this same location. The FAA invites public comment on the request to release property at the Morgantown Municipal Airport under the provisions of Section 47125(a) of Title 49 U.S.C. On July 21, 2015, the FAA determined that the request to release property at the Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW), WV, submitted by the City of Morgantown, Sponsor for the Morgantown Municipal Airport, met the procedural requirements. The following is a brief overview of the request: The Morgantown Municipal Airport is proposing the release of approximately 95.70 acres of fee simple release to permit the transfer of such Property to the Monongalia County Development Authority (‘‘MCDA’’). Thereafter, ‘‘MCDA’’ will construct, or cause the construction, and operate, or cause the operation, of a Business Park on the Property. The Property to which this request relates is not a viral part of, or necessary for, the Sponsor’s operation and development of Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW). Therefore, it has been determined by the Sponsor that the most productive use of the Property is commercial development subsequent to its transfer to the ‘‘MCDA’’. The development of the Property demonstrates that significant private investment can occur at MGW and shall serve to establish quality standards for future investments. The release and transfer of this property will allow the Sponsor to develop the roadway and utilities which will benefit this property, the hangar site, and the landside development site. This release will enhance the development of private aviation and commercial development of the east side of the airport. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Issued in Beckley, West Virginia, on July 16, 2015. Matthew P. DiGiulian, Manager, Beckley Airport Field Office, Eastern Region. Any person may inspect the request by appointment at the FAA office address listed above. Interested persons are invited to comment on the proposed lease. All comments will be considered by the FAA to the extent practicable. Issued in Beaver, West Virginia, July 21, 2015. Matthew DiGiulian, Manager, Beckley Airports Field Office. 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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 149 (Tuesday, August 4, 2015)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-18596]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Notice of Intent To Rule on Request To Release Property at the 
Morgantown Municipal Airport, Morgantown, WV

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of request to release airport property.

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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to rule and invite public comment on the land 
release at the Morgantown Municipal Airport, Morgantown, WV, under the 
provision 49 U.S.C. 47125(a).

DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 3, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Comments on this application may be mailed or delivered to 
the following address: Glen Kelly, Assistant City Manager, City of 
Morgantown, Sponsor for Morgantown Municipal Airport, 389 Spruce 
Street, Morgantown, WV, 304-291-7461, and at the FAA Beckley Airports 
Field Office: Matthew DiGiulian, Manager, Beckley Airports Field 
Office, 176 Airport Circle, Room 101, Beaver, WV 25813, (304) 252-6216.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Connie Boley-Lilly, Airports Program 
Specialist, Beckley Airports Field Office, location listed above.
    The request to release airport property may be reviewed in person 
at this same location.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA invites public comment on the 
request to release property at the Morgantown Municipal Airport under 
the provisions of Section 47125(a) of Title 49 U.S.C. On July 21, 2015, 
the FAA determined that the request to release property at the 
Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW), WV, submitted by the City of 
Morgantown, Sponsor for the Morgantown Municipal Airport, met the 
procedural requirements.
    The following is a brief overview of the request:
    The Morgantown Municipal Airport is proposing the release of 
approximately 95.70 acres of fee simple release to permit the transfer 
of such Property to the Monongalia County Development Authority 
(``MCDA''). Thereafter, ``MCDA'' will construct, or cause the 
construction, and operate, or cause the operation, of a Business Park 
on the Property. The Property to which this request relates is not a 
viral part of, or necessary for, the Sponsor's operation and 
development of Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW). Therefore, it has 
been determined by the Sponsor that the most productive use of the 
Property is commercial development subsequent to its transfer to the 
``MCDA''. The development of the Property demonstrates that significant 
private investment can occur at MGW and shall serve to establish 
quality standards for future investments. The release and transfer of 
this property will allow the Sponsor to develop the roadway and 
utilities which will benefit this property, the hangar site, and the 
landside development site. This release will enhance the development of 
private aviation and commercial development of the east side of the 
airport.

    Issued in Beckley, West Virginia, on July 16, 2015.
Matthew P. DiGiulian,
Manager, Beckley Airport Field Office, Eastern Region.

    Any person may inspect the request by appointment at the FAA office 
address listed above. Interested persons are invited to comment on the 
proposed lease. All comments will be considered by the FAA to the 
extent practicable.

     Issued in Beaver, West Virginia, July 21, 2015.

Matthew DiGiulian,

Manager, Beckley Airports Field Office.

[FR Doc. 2015-18596 Filed 8-3-15; 8:45 am]
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