Noise Exposure Map Notice; Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport, Westfield, Massachusetts, 35177-35178 [2019-15527]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 140 / Monday, July 22, 2019 / Notices jbell on DSK3GLQ082PROD with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tommy L. Dupree, Assistant Manager, Federal Aviation Administration, Memphis Airports District Office, 2600, Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Suite 2250, Memphis, TN 38118–2482. The application may be reviewed in person at this same location, by appointment. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA proposes to rule and invites public comment on the request to release property for disposal at Asheville Regional Airport, 61 Terminal Drive, Fletcher, NC 28732, under the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 47107(h)(2). The FAA determined that the request to release property at Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) submitted by the Sponsor meets the procedural requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration and the release of these properties does not and will not impact future aviation needs at the airport. The FAA may approve the request, in whole or in part, no sooner than thirty days after the publication of this notice. The request consists of the following: The Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority is proposing the release of airport property totaling 0.76 acres, more or less. This land is to be used by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) for United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) system improvements (0.49 acres) and a permanent drainage and utility easement (0.27 acres). The release of land is necessary to comply with Federal Aviation Administration Grant Assurances that do not allow federally acquired airport property to be used for non-aviation purposes. The sale of the subject property will result in the land at Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) being changed from aeronautical to nonaeronautical use and release the lands from the conditions of the Airport Improvement Program Grant Agreement Grant Assurances. In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 47107(c)(2)(B)(i) and (iii), the airport will receive fair market value for the property, which will be subsequently reinvested in another eligible airport improvement project for aviation facilities at Asheville Regional Airport (AVL). The proposed use of this property is compatible with airport operations. This request will release this property from federal obligations. This action is taken under the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 47107(h)(2). Any person may inspect the request in person at the FAA office listed above under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:11 Jul 19, 2019 Jkt 247001 In addition, any person may, upon request, inspect the request, notice and other documents germane to the request in person at the Asheville Regional Airport. Issued in Memphis, Tennessee on July 15, 2019. Tommy L. Dupree, Assistant Manager, Memphis Airports District Office, Southern Region. [FR Doc. 2019–15533 Filed 7–19–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Noise Exposure Map Notice; WestfieldBarnes Regional Airport, Westfield, Massachusetts Federal Aviation Administration, DOT. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its determination that the noise exposure maps for Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport, as submitted by the City of Westfield, Massachusetts, under the provisions of Title I of the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act of 1979, are in compliance with applicable requirements. DATES: The effective date of the FAA’s determination on the noise exposure maps is June 13, 2019. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard Doucette, (781) 238–7613, Federal Aviation Administration, New England Region, Airports Division, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice announces that the FAA finds that the noise exposure maps submitted for Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport are in compliance with applicable requirements of Part 150, effective June 13, 2019. Under Section 103 of Title I of the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act of 1979 (hereinafter referred to as ‘‘the Act’’), an airport operator may submit to the FAA noise exposure maps that meet applicable regulations and that depict non-compatible land uses as of the date of submission of such maps, a description of projected aircraft operations, and the ways in which such operations will affect such maps. The Act requires such maps to be developed in consultation with interested and affected parties in the local community, government agencies, and persons using the airport. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00110 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 35177 An airport operator who has submitted such noise exposure maps that are found by FAA to be in compliance with the requirements of 14 CFR part 150, promulgated pursuant to Title I of the Act, may submit a noise compatibility program for FAA approval that sets forth the measures the operator has taken, or proposes, for the introduction of additional noncompatible uses. The FAA has completed its review of the noise exposure map and related descriptions submitted by Westfield, Massachusetts. The specific maps under consideration were ‘‘Figure 3–9. DNL Contours for Average Daily Aircraft Operations for CY2019’’ (page 41) and ‘‘Figure 4–1. DNL Contours for Average Daily Aircraft Operations for CY2024 NEM’’ (page 53) in the submission. The FAA has determined that these maps for Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport are in compliance with applicable requirements. This determination is effective on June 13, 2019. FAA’s determination on an airport operator’s noise exposure maps is limited to a finding that the maps were developed in accordance with the procedures contained in Appendix A of 14 CFR part 150. Such determination does not constitute approval of the applicant’s data, information or plans, or a commitment to approve a noise compatibility program or to fund the implementation of that program. If questions arise concerning the precise relationship of specific properties to noise exposure contours depicted on a noise exposure map submitted under Section 103 of the Act, it should be noted that the FAA is not involved in any way in determining the relative locations of specific properties with regard to the depicted noise contours, or in interpreting the noise exposure maps to resolve questions concerning, for example, which properties should be covered by the provisions of Section 107 of the Act. These functions are inseparable from the ultimate land use control and planning responsibilities of local government. These local responsibilities are not changed in any way under Part 150 or through FAA’s review of a noise exposure map. Therefore, the responsibility for the detailed overlaying of noise exposure contours onto the map depicting properties on the surface rests exclusively with the airport operator that submitted the map or with those public agencies and planning agencies with which consultation is required under Section 103 of the Act. The FAA has relied on the certification by the airport operator, under Section 150.21 of 14 CFR part E:\FR\FM\22JYN1.SGM 22JYN1 35178 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 140 / Monday, July 22, 2019 / Notices 150, that the statutorily required consultation has been accomplished. Copies of the noise exposure maps and of the FAA’s evaluation of the maps are available for examination at the following locations: Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport, 110 Airport Drive, Westfield, MA 01085. Federal Aviation Administration, New England Region, Airports Division, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803. Questions may be directed to the individual named above under the heading: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts on June 13, 2019. Richard P. Doucette, Environmental Program Manager, FAA New England Region, Airports Division. [FR Doc. 2019–15527 Filed 7–19–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Environmental Impact Statement: Lake, Cook and McHenry Counties, Illinois 32947). The project proposal was to reduce congestion, improve reliability of travel, improve travel options connecting major origins and destinations, and improve local and regional travel efficiency in the project area. Due to a change in transportation priorities, further work on the EIS for the Tri-County Access project EIS is cancelled and no further activities will occur. Comments or questions concerning this notice should be directed to FHWA, the Illinois Tollway, or the Illinois Department of Transportation at the addresses provided above. Authority: 23 U.S.C. 315; 23 CFR 771.123; 49 CFR 1.48 (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Number 20.205, Highway Research, Planning and Construction. The regulations implementing Executive Order 12372 regarding intergovernmental consultation on Federal programs and activities apply to this program). Dated: July 15, 2019. Arlene K. Kocher, Division Administrator, Federal Highway Administration, Springfield, Illinois. [FR Doc. 2019–15464 Filed 7–19–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice to rescind a notice of intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement. AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that an environmental impact statement will not be prepared for the Tri-County Access Project, a proposed transportation improvement project in Lake, Cook and McHenry counties in Illinois. SUMMARY: jbell on DSK3GLQ082PROD with NOTICES Arlene K. Kocher, Division Administrator, Federal Highway Administration, 3250 Executive Park Drive, Springfield, Illinois 62703. Phone: (217) 492–4600. Rocco Zucchero, Chief Planning Officer, Illinois Tollway, 2700 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove, Illinois 60515, Phone 630–241–6800. Anthony Quigley, Deputy Director of Highways, Region 1 Engineer, Illinois Department of Transportation, 201 West Center Court, Schaumburg, Illinois 60196, Phone: 847–705–4401. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FHWA, in cooperation with Illinois Tollway and the Illinois Department of Transportation, issued a notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) on July 16, 2018 (83 FR 19:11 Jul 19, 2019 Jkt 247001 Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of limitation on claims for Judicial Review of actions by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327. AGENCY: The FHWA, on behalf of Caltrans, is issuing this notice to announce actions taken by Caltrans that are final. The actions relate to a proposed highway project, the Freight Corridor Improvement Project, on Interstate 5 (I–5) from State Route 134 (SR–134) (Postmile 27.0) to the Templin Highway Undercrossing (Postmile R67.0) Los Angeles County, State of California. Those actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the project. DATES: By this notice, the FHWA, on behalf of Caltrans, is advising the public of final agency actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). A claim seeking judicial review of the Federal agency actions on the highway project will be barred unless the claim is filed on or before December 19, 2019. If the Federal law that authorizes judicial review of a SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: VerDate Sep<11>2014 Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in California PO 00000 Frm 00111 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 claim provides a time period of less than 150 days for filing such claim, then that shorter time period still applies. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For Caltrans: Susan Tse-Koo, Senior Environmental Planner, Division of Environmental Planning, California Department of Transportation. Address: 100 S Main Street MS16A, Los Angeles CA 90012, Regular Office Hours M–F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Phone number (213) 897–1821, Email Susan.Tse@ dot.ca.gov. For FHWA, contact David Tedrick at (916) 498–5024 or email david.tedrick@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Effective July 1, 2007, the FHWA assigned, and the Caltrans assumed, environmental responsibilities for this project pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327. Notice is hereby given that the Caltrans have taken final agency actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1) by issuing licenses, permits, and approvals for the following highway project in the State of California. Caltrans is proposing a Freight Corridor Improvement Project (Project) along I–5 in Los Angeles County from SR–134 (Postmile 27.0) to Templin Highway Undercrossing (Postmile R67.0) by increasing the vertical clearance to 16’-6’’ and eliminating load capacity restrictions for heavy loads. The proposed project will increase vertical clearance at Roscoe Blvd. Overcrossing (OC), Sunland Blvd. OC, Olinda St. Pedestrian Overcrossing (POC), Tuxford Off-ramp OC, Lankershim Blvd. OC, Peoria St. OC, Laurel Canyon Blvd. OC, and Sheldon St. OC. This will be accomplished by replacing the bridges and raising the bridge profiles by approximately 1 to 2 feet at the Overcrossings and about 4 feet at Olinda St. POC. The proposed project will also eliminate the load capacity restrictions for heavy loads at the Los Angeles River Bridge and Separation and Templin Highway Undercrossing by repairing the steel girders and un-staggering the steel cross frames at the Los Angeles River Bridge and Separation and by replacing the Templin Highway Undercrossing. The actions by the Federal agencies, and the laws under which such actions were taken, are described in the Final Environmental Assessment (FEA) with Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the project, approved on May 30, 2019, and in other documents in the FHWA project records. The FEA, FONSI and other project records are available by contacting Caltrans at the addresses provided above. The Caltrans FEA, FONSI can be viewed and downloaded from the project website at: https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/ E:\FR\FM\22JYN1.SGM 22JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 140 (Monday, July 22, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35177-35178]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-15527]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Noise Exposure Map Notice; Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport, 
Westfield, Massachusetts

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its 
determination that the noise exposure maps for Westfield-Barnes 
Regional Airport, as submitted by the City of Westfield, Massachusetts, 
under the provisions of Title I of the Aviation Safety and Noise 
Abatement Act of 1979, are in compliance with applicable requirements.

DATES: The effective date of the FAA's determination on the noise 
exposure maps is June 13, 2019.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard Doucette, (781) 238-7613, 
Federal Aviation Administration, New England Region, Airports Division, 
1200 District Avenue, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice announces that the FAA finds 
that the noise exposure maps submitted for Westfield-Barnes Regional 
Airport are in compliance with applicable requirements of Part 150, 
effective June 13, 2019.
    Under Section 103 of Title I of the Aviation Safety and Noise 
Abatement Act of 1979 (hereinafter referred to as ``the Act''), an 
airport operator may submit to the FAA noise exposure maps that meet 
applicable regulations and that depict non-compatible land uses as of 
the date of submission of such maps, a description of projected 
aircraft operations, and the ways in which such operations will affect 
such maps. The Act requires such maps to be developed in consultation 
with interested and affected parties in the local community, government 
agencies, and persons using the airport.
    An airport operator who has submitted such noise exposure maps that 
are found by FAA to be in compliance with the requirements of 14 CFR 
part 150, promulgated pursuant to Title I of the Act, may submit a 
noise compatibility program for FAA approval that sets forth the 
measures the operator has taken, or proposes, for the introduction of 
additional non-compatible uses.
    The FAA has completed its review of the noise exposure map and 
related descriptions submitted by Westfield, Massachusetts. The 
specific maps under consideration were ``Figure 3-9. DNL Contours for 
Average Daily Aircraft Operations for CY2019'' (page 41) and ``Figure 
4-1. DNL Contours for Average Daily Aircraft Operations for CY2024 
NEM'' (page 53) in the submission. The FAA has determined that these 
maps for Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport are in compliance with 
applicable requirements. This determination is effective on June 13, 
2019.
    FAA's determination on an airport operator's noise exposure maps is 
limited to a finding that the maps were developed in accordance with 
the procedures contained in Appendix A of 14 CFR part 150. Such 
determination does not constitute approval of the applicant's data, 
information or plans, or a commitment to approve a noise compatibility 
program or to fund the implementation of that program.
    If questions arise concerning the precise relationship of specific 
properties to noise exposure contours depicted on a noise exposure map 
submitted under Section 103 of the Act, it should be noted that the FAA 
is not involved in any way in determining the relative locations of 
specific properties with regard to the depicted noise contours, or in 
interpreting the noise exposure maps to resolve questions concerning, 
for example, which properties should be covered by the provisions of 
Section 107 of the Act. These functions are inseparable from the 
ultimate land use control and planning responsibilities of local 
government. These local responsibilities are not changed in any way 
under Part 150 or through FAA's review of a noise exposure map. 
Therefore, the responsibility for the detailed overlaying of noise 
exposure contours onto the map depicting properties on the surface 
rests exclusively with the airport operator that submitted the map or 
with those public agencies and planning agencies with which 
consultation is required under Section 103 of the Act. The FAA has 
relied on the certification by the airport operator, under Section 
150.21 of 14 CFR part

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150, that the statutorily required consultation has been accomplished.
    Copies of the noise exposure maps and of the FAA's evaluation of 
the maps are available for examination at the following locations:

Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport, 110 Airport Drive, Westfield, MA 
01085.
Federal Aviation Administration, New England Region, Airports Division, 
1200 District Avenue, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803.

    Questions may be directed to the individual named above under the 
heading: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts on June 13, 2019.
Richard P. Doucette,
Environmental Program Manager, FAA New England Region, Airports 
Division.
[FR Doc. 2019-15527 Filed 7-19-19; 8:45 am]
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