Notice of Intent To Rule on a Land Release Request at Albany International Airport, Albany, NY., 26209-26210 [2017-11585]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 107 / Tuesday, June 6, 2017 / Notices property at the Colorado Springs Airport submitted by the Colorado Springs Airport meets the procedural requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration. The following is a brief overview of the request: The Colorado Springs Airport is proposing the release from the terms, conditions, reservations, and restrictions on approximately 27.31 acres of federally obligated land at the Colorado Springs Airport. The said parcel is a portion of a larger 110 acre available land mass north of Stewart Road and east of Powers Boulevard. The proposed release would allow for construction of a cargo facility which is consistent with the permitted land use. The airport property being proposed for release is bisected by a roadway and Sand Creek drainage system and does not have access to the airfield, and is currently undeveloped and is not planned or situated for aeronautical activity. The property will be sold at fair market value and the sponsor will reinvest the revenue into the airport. The property release conveyance will include appropriate continuing right of flight and continuing restriction clauses that will prohibit any activity on the land that would interfere with or be a hazard to the flight of aircraft over the land or to and from the airport, or that interferes with air navigation and communications facilities serving the airport. Any person may inspect, by appointment, the request in person at the FAA office listed above under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. In addition, any person may, upon appointment and request, inspect the application, notice and other documents germane to the application in person at the Colorado Springs Airport. Issued in Denver, Colorado on May 16, 2017. John P. Bauer, Manager, Denver Airports District Office. [FR Doc. 2017–11584 Filed 6–5–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES Federal Aviation Administration Notice of Intent To Rule on a Land Release Request at Albany International Airport, Albany, NY. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice and request for comment. AGENCY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:52 Jun 05, 2017 Jkt 241001 The FAA is requesting public comment for a land release and sale of 11.972 acres of federally obligated airport property at Albany International Airport, Albany, NY, to accommodate the construction of a new highway access ramp connecting Albany Shaker Road to Interstate 87. This acreage was originally purchased with federal financial assistance through the AIP program under Grant Agreements 3–36– 0001–062–1999, 3–36–0001–092–2007, and 3–36–0001–105–2009. In accordance with federal regulations, this notice is required to be published in the Federal Register 30 days before releasing the grant assurances that require the property to be used for an aeronautical purpose. DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 6, 2017. ADDRESSES: Comments on this application may be mailed or delivered to the following address: John O’Donnell, Chief Executive Officer, Albany International Airport, Albany County Airport Authority, Administration Building, Suite 200, Albany, NY 12211–1057, (518) 242– 2222. and at the FAA New York Airports District Office: Evelyn Martinez, Manager, New York Airports District Office, 1 Aviation Plaza, Jamaica, NY 11434, (718) 995–5771. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ryan Allen, Community Planner, New York Airports District Office, 1 Aviation Plaza, Jamaica, NY 11434. (718) 995– 5677. The land release request for the sale and disposal of 11.972 acres of federally obligated airport property at Albany International Airport, Albany, NY may be reviewed in person at the New York Airports District Office located at 159– 30 Rockaway Blvd., Suite 111, Jamaica, NY 11434. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following is a brief overview of the request: The Albany County Airport Authority has submitted a land release request seeking FAA approval for the sale and disposal of approximately 11.972 acres of federally obligated airport property to the New York Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) for the purpose of accommodating the construction of a new highway access ramp connecting Albany Shaker Road to Interstate 87, also known as the Adirondack Northway Exit 4 Project. The project will include new highway construction with access improvements, new bridge construction associated with the access improvements, and the SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00168 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 26209 replacement of the existing Northway bridges over Albany Shaker Road. The parcels for this project are known as Tax Lots 30.–5–1, 2, 3, 4, & 9 in Colonie, NY, and will be subdivided to account for a total of 11.972 acres to be released and sold at Fair Market Value (FMV) as determined by a certified appraisal report. The proposed subdivision and sale will subsequently result in the reduction in economic value of a total of 6.420 acres of existing airport property adjacent to the 11.972 acres being released, whereby these 6.420 acres will become landlocked and inaccessible. Due to the reduction in value of these 6.420 acres as a result of the subdivision and sale of the subject parcels, the airport will also be compensated for the reduction in value of these ‘‘uneconomic remnants’’ at FMV. In addition, as a condition of the land release, the airport and prospective buyer have agreed to include an access easement across the road right-of-way to allow for continued access to the aforementioned 6.420 acres by the airport sponsor. The 11.972 acres of land to be released was originally purchased with federal financial assistance through the AIP program under Grant Agreements 3–36–0001–062–1999, 3–36–0001–092– 2007, and 3–36–0001–105–2009. Therefore, the portion of the proceeds of the sale of this acreage, which is proportionate to the United States’ share of the cost of acquisition of such land, will be used consistent with the requirements of 49 U.S.C. 47107(c). The remaining portion of the proceeds of the sale, is considered airport revenue, and will be used in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 47107(b) and the FAA’s Policy and Procedures Concerning the Use of Airport Revenue published in the Federal Register on February 16, 1999. The 11.972 acres to be released are part of previous purchases totaling 189.65 for reasons associated with Runway Protection Zone (RPZ) protection, obstruction control, and noise compatibility in line with a part 150 noise study. The subject area to be released, however, is not located within the RPZ, will not result in any obstructions to part 77 surfaces, and has not been identified as needed for current or future airport development in the current Airport Master Plan or ALP. Furthermore, the proposed use as a highway interchange is considered to be a compatible land use as defined by the part 150 study. Any person may inspect the request by appointment at the FAA office address listed above. Interested persons are invited to comment. All comments E:\FR\FM\06JNN1.SGM 06JNN1 26210 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 107 / Tuesday, June 6, 2017 / Notices will be considered by the FAA to the extent practicable. Issued in Jamaica, New York. Sukhbir Gill, Acting Manager, New York Airports District Office. [FR Doc. 2017–11585 Filed 6–5–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA–2011–0389; FMCSA– 2012–0294; FMCSA–2013–0109; FMCSA– 2013–0442] Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders II. Background Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of final disposition. AGENCY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 11 individuals from the requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) that interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers have ‘‘no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition which is likely to cause loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to control a CMV.’’ The exemptions enable these individuals who have had one or more seizures and are taking anti-seizure medication to continue to operate CMVs in interstate commerce. DATES: Each group of renewed exemptions was effective on the dates stated in the discussions below and will expire on the dates stated in the discussions below. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Christine A. Hydock, Chief, Medical Programs Division, (202) 366–4001, fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W64– 224, Washington, DC 20590–0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. If you have questions regarding viewing or submitting material to the docket, contact Docket Services, telephone (202) 366–9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: I. Electronic Access You may see all the comments online through the Federal Document Management System (FDMS) at: https:// www.regulations.gov. VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:52 Jun 05, 2017 Jkt 241001 Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments, go to https:// www.regulations.gov and/or Room W12–140 on the ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information the commenter provides, to https://www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of records notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at https://www.dot.gov/ privacy. On October 14, 2016, FMCSA published a notice announcing its decision to renew exemptions for 11 individuals from the Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders prohibition in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(8) to operate a CMV in interstate commerce and requested comments from the public (81 FR 71181). The public comment period ended on November 14, 2016, and no comments were received on January 9, 2017, FMCSA published a second notice announcing its decision to renew exemptions for the same 11 individuals from the Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders prohibition in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(8) to operate a CMV in interstate commerce and requested comments from the public (81 FR 71181). The public comment period ended on February 8, 2017, and no comments were received. As stated in the previous notice, FMCSA has evaluated the eligibility of these applicants and determined that renewing these exemptions would achieve a level of safety equivalent to or greater than the level that would be achieved by complying with the current regulation 49 CFR 391.41(b)(8). The physical qualification standard for drivers regarding epilepsy found in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(8) states that a person is physically qualified to drive a CMV if that person: Has no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition which is likely to cause the loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to control a CMV. In addition to the regulations, FMCSA has published advisory criteria to assist Medical Examiners in determining whether drivers with certain medical conditions are qualified to operate a CMV in interstate commerce. [49 CFR part 391, APPENDIX A TO PART 391— PO 00000 Frm 00169 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 MEDICAL ADVISORY CRITERIA, section H. Epilepsy: Section 391.41(b)(8), paragraphs 3, 4, and 5.] III. Discussion of Comments FMCSA received no comments in this preceding. IV. Conclusion Based upon its evaluation of the 11 renewal exemption applications and no comments received, FMCSA confirms its’ decision to exempt the following drivers from the Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders requirement in 49 CFR 391.41 (b)(8), subject to the requirements cited above. As of April 8, 2016, the following four individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders prohibition in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(8), from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (81 FR 71181): Jeffrey Ballweg (WI); Michael Ranalli (PA); Lonnie Reicker (IL); and Jay Whitehead (NY). These drivers were included in FMCSA–2011– 0389; and FMCSA–2012–0294; FMCSA– 2013–0109. The exemptions were effective on April 8, 2016, and will expire on April 8, 2018. As of April 23, 2016, the following seven individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders prohibition in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(8), from driving CMVs in interstate commerce (81 FR 71181): Charles Blood (NY) Raymond Lobo (NJ) Randy Pinto (PA) Brent Robinson (NC) Douglas Teigland (MN) Joseph Thomas (MD) James Spece (PA) These drivers were included in FMCSA–2013–0442. The exemptions were effective on April 23, 2016, and will expire on April 23, 2018. In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315, each exemption will be valid for two years from the effective date unless revoked earlier by FMCSA. The exemption will be revoked if the following occurs: (1) The person fails to comply with the terms and conditions of the exemption; (2) the exemption has resulted in a lower level of safety than was maintained prior to being granted; or (3) continuation of the exemption would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136 and 31315. Issued on: May 26, 2017. Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. [FR Doc. 2017–11649 Filed 6–5–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–EX–P E:\FR\FM\06JNN1.SGM 06JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 107 (Tuesday, June 6, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26209-26210]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-11585]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Federal Aviation Administration


Notice of Intent To Rule on a Land Release Request at Albany 
International Airport, Albany, NY.

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice and request for comment.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is requesting public comment for a land release and 
sale of 11.972 acres of federally obligated airport property at Albany 
International Airport, Albany, NY, to accommodate the construction of a 
new highway access ramp connecting Albany Shaker Road to Interstate 87. 
This acreage was originally purchased with federal financial assistance 
through the AIP program under Grant Agreements 3-36-0001-062-1999, 3-
36-0001-092-2007, and 3-36-0001-105-2009. In accordance with federal 
regulations, this notice is required to be published in the Federal 
Register 30 days before releasing the grant assurances that require the 
property to be used for an aeronautical purpose.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 6, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Comments on this application may be mailed or delivered to 
the following address: John O'Donnell, Chief Executive Officer, Albany 
International Airport, Albany County Airport Authority, Administration 
Building, Suite 200, Albany, NY 12211-1057, (518) 242-2222.
    and at the FAA New York Airports District Office: Evelyn Martinez, 
Manager, New York Airports District Office, 1 Aviation Plaza, Jamaica, 
NY 11434, (718) 995-5771.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ryan Allen, Community Planner, New 
York Airports District Office, 1 Aviation Plaza, Jamaica, NY 11434. 
(718) 995-5677.
    The land release request for the sale and disposal of 11.972 acres 
of federally obligated airport property at Albany International 
Airport, Albany, NY may be reviewed in person at the New York Airports 
District Office located at 159-30 Rockaway Blvd., Suite 111, Jamaica, 
NY 11434.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following is a brief overview of the 
request:
    The Albany County Airport Authority has submitted a land release 
request seeking FAA approval for the sale and disposal of approximately 
11.972 acres of federally obligated airport property to the New York 
Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) for the purpose of accommodating 
the construction of a new highway access ramp connecting Albany Shaker 
Road to Interstate 87, also known as the Adirondack Northway Exit 4 
Project. The project will include new highway construction with access 
improvements, new bridge construction associated with the access 
improvements, and the replacement of the existing Northway bridges over 
Albany Shaker Road.
    The parcels for this project are known as Tax Lots 30.-5-1, 2, 3, 
4, & 9 in Colonie, NY, and will be subdivided to account for a total of 
11.972 acres to be released and sold at Fair Market Value (FMV) as 
determined by a certified appraisal report. The proposed subdivision 
and sale will subsequently result in the reduction in economic value of 
a total of 6.420 acres of existing airport property adjacent to the 
11.972 acres being released, whereby these 6.420 acres will become 
landlocked and inaccessible. Due to the reduction in value of these 
6.420 acres as a result of the subdivision and sale of the subject 
parcels, the airport will also be compensated for the reduction in 
value of these ``uneconomic remnants'' at FMV. In addition, as a 
condition of the land release, the airport and prospective buyer have 
agreed to include an access easement across the road right-of-way to 
allow for continued access to the aforementioned 6.420 acres by the 
airport sponsor.
    The 11.972 acres of land to be released was originally purchased 
with federal financial assistance through the AIP program under Grant 
Agreements 3-36-0001-062-1999, 3-36-0001-092-2007, and 3-36-0001-105-
2009. Therefore, the portion of the proceeds of the sale of this 
acreage, which is proportionate to the United States' share of the cost 
of acquisition of such land, will be used consistent with the 
requirements of 49 U.S.C. 47107(c). The remaining portion of the 
proceeds of the sale, is considered airport revenue, and will be used 
in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 47107(b) and the FAA's Policy and 
Procedures Concerning the Use of Airport Revenue published in the 
Federal Register on February 16, 1999.
    The 11.972 acres to be released are part of previous purchases 
totaling 189.65 for reasons associated with Runway Protection Zone 
(RPZ) protection, obstruction control, and noise compatibility in line 
with a part 150 noise study. The subject area to be released, however, 
is not located within the RPZ, will not result in any obstructions to 
part 77 surfaces, and has not been identified as needed for current or 
future airport development in the current Airport Master Plan or ALP. 
Furthermore, the proposed use as a highway interchange is considered to 
be a compatible land use as defined by the part 150 study.
    Any person may inspect the request by appointment at the FAA office 
address listed above. Interested persons are invited to comment. All 
comments

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will be considered by the FAA to the extent practicable.

    Issued in Jamaica, New York.
Sukhbir Gill,
Acting Manager, New York Airports District Office.
[FR Doc. 2017-11585 Filed 6-5-17; 8:45 am]
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