Notice2022-09303
Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Grant Assurances
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Published
May 2, 2022
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
On April 4, 2022, the FAA issued a notice of proposed modification of the Airport Improvement Program Grant Assurances in the Federal Register and provided an opportunity for public comment. In this notice, the FAA adopts without change the proposed grant assurance modifications. Additionally, the FAA responds to three comments received during the comment period.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 84 (Monday, May 2, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 25691]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-09303]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
[Docket No. FAA-2022-0345]
Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Grant Assurances
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation.
ACTION: Notice of modification of Airport Improvement Program grant
assurances.
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SUMMARY: On April 4, 2022, the FAA issued a notice of proposed
modification of the Airport Improvement Program Grant Assurances in the
Federal Register and provided an opportunity for public comment. In
this notice, the FAA adopts without change the proposed grant assurance
modifications. Additionally, the FAA responds to three comments
received during the comment period.
DATES: The FAA implements these modified grant assurances upon
publication of this notice.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dave Cushing, Manager, Airports
Financial Assistance Division, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591, telephone (202) 267-8827;
fax: (202) 267-5302.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A sponsor (applicant) seeking financial
assistance in the form of an AIP grant for airport planning, airport
development, noise compatibility planning, or noise mitigation under 49
U.S.C., as amended, must agree to comply with certain assurances. These
grant assurances are incorporated in and become part of a sponsor's
grant agreement for federal assistance. As need dictates, the FAA
modifies these assurances to reflect new federal requirements. Notice
of such modifications is published in the Federal Register, and an
opportunity for public comment is provided. The assurances that apply
to a sponsor depend on the type of sponsor.
There are four types of AIP grant assurances:
<bullet> Airport Sponsors (applicable for airport development);
<bullet> Non-Airport Sponsors Undertaking Noise Compatibility
Program Projects;
<bullet> Planning Agency Sponsors; and
<bullet> Aviation State Block Grant Program.
Previously, the assurances were published on:
<bullet> September 6, 1984, at 49 FR 35282;
<bullet> February 3, 1988, at 53 FR 3104 and amended on September
6, 1988, at 53 FR 34361;
<bullet> August 29, 1989, at 54 FR 35748;
<bullet> June 10, 1994, at 59 FR 30076;
<bullet> January 4, 1995, at 60 FR 521;
<bullet> June 2, 1997, at 62 FR 29761;
<bullet> August 18, 1999, at 64 FR 45008;
<bullet> August 24, 2004, at 69 FR 52057 and amended on March 29,
2005, at 70 FR 15980;
<bullet> March 18, 2011, at 76 FR 15028;
<bullet> April 13, 2012, at 77 FR 22376;
<bullet> April 3, 2014, at 79 FR 18755; and
<bullet> February 28, 2020, at 85 FR 12048.
A complete list of the grant assurances may be viewed at: <a href="https://www.faa.gov/airports/aip/grant_assurances/">https://www.faa.gov/airports/aip/grant_assurances/</a>.
Comments Received
The FAA received three comments during the comment period. Two
identical comments expressed concern about FAA policies regarding
grants provided to address noise and environmental impacts in
communities. The FAA appreciates the commenters' input but notes that
this comment is outside the scope of this notice. The agency referred
the comment to the FAA Aviation Noise Ombudsman.
The second comment expressed concern about the addition of grant
assurance 23, Exclusive Rights, to the list of assurances applicable to
planning projects. The commenter misunderstands the purpose of the
addition. Airport planning grants are considered federal financial
assistance under 2 CFR 200.40, and thus upon receipt of federal funds,
the recipient is prohibited from granting an exclusive right for the
use of the subject airport for an aeronautical activity under 49 U.S.C
40103(e) and 47107(a)(4). The FAA is not making any changes to grant
assurance 23.
Based on the foregoing, the FAA adopts without change the proposed
grant assurance modifications, which are effective upon publication of
this notice.
Issued in Washington, DC on April 26, 2022.
Authority for Grant Assurance Modifications
This notice is published under the authority described in Subtitle
VII, Part B, Chapter 471, Sections 47107 and 47122 of Title 49 United
States Code (U.S.C.). In addition, the statutory authorities delegated
to the Federal Aviation Administration are enumerated in Title 49 Code
of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1.83 (``Delegations to the Federal
Aviation Administration'').
Robert John Craven,
Director, Office of Airport Planning and Programming.
[FR Doc. 2022-09303 Filed 4-29-22; 8:45 am]
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