Notice2023-03620
Notice of Release From Federal Grant Assurance Obligations and Land Exchange, Tucson International Airport, Tucson, Pima County, Arizona
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Published
February 22, 2023
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering a proposal and invites public comment on the application for release of approximately 158-acres more or less of property from federal Grant Assurance obligations and land exchange at Tucson International Airport, Tucson, Arizona. Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) is requesting a total release from federal obligations on approximately 158-acres more or less of TAA property, and to authorize a land exchange of approximately 61.4-acres more or less [and cash] between TAA and the United States Air Force (USAF). The release property is comprised of a portion of two parcels along the southern boundary of the abandoned Hughes Access Road, adjacent to the main airport airfield and campus.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 35 (Wednesday, February 22, 2023)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-03620]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
Notice of Release From Federal Grant Assurance Obligations and
Land Exchange, Tucson International Airport, Tucson, Pima County,
Arizona
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Notice of request to release airport land.
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SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering a
proposal and invites public comment on the application for release of
approximately 158-acres more or less of property from federal Grant
Assurance obligations and land exchange at Tucson International
Airport, Tucson, Arizona. Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) is requesting
a total release from federal obligations on approximately 158-acres
more or less of TAA property, and to authorize a land exchange of
approximately 61.4-acres more or less [and cash] between TAA and the
United States Air Force (USAF). The release property is comprised of a
portion of two parcels along the southern boundary of the abandoned
Hughes Access Road, adjacent to the main airport airfield and campus.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before March 24, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Comments on the request may be mailed or delivered to the
FAA at the following address: Mr. Mike N Williams, Manager, Phoenix
Airports District Office, Federal Aviation Administration, 3800 N
Central Ave, Suite 1025, 10th Floor, Phoenix, Arizona, 85012. In
addition, one copy of the comment submitted to the FAA must be mailed
or delivered to Ms. Danette Bewley, A.A.E., President and Chief
Executive Officer, Tucson Airport Authority, 7250 S Tucson Boulevard,
Suite 300, Tucson, AZ 85756.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The release property is 158-acres more or
less is a portion of two combined parcels, Parcel 22 and Parcel 34.
Parcel 22 was acquired from the State of Arizona with Airport
Improvement Program (AIP) funding via Patent dated February 24, 2002.
Parcel 34 was acquired from the State of Arizona with Passenger
Facility Charge (PFC) funding via Patent dated June 6, 2002. The 158-
acres more or less portion of subject land identified as Parcel G is
not currently required for aeronautical purposes. TAA is intending to
exchange Parcel G property and cash, with approximately 61.4-acres more
or less of USAF property known as Parcel F.
The exchange is based on appraisals estimating fair market value of
the affected parcels. TAA will acquire fee simple ownership of 61.4-
acres more or less and easements restricting development on 182.6-acres
more or less from USAF in exchange for USAF acquiring fee simple
ownership of 158.0-acres more or less, use restriction easements on
107-acres more or less, access easement of three acres of TAA land and
$1,640,000 in financial compensation. TAA will also fund the demolition
and replacement of several munitions storage bunkers located on USAF
property. Such use of the land represents a compatible land use that
will not interfere with the airport or its operation, thereby
protecting the interests of civil aviation. The resulting actions would
allow future airport development for TAA and will support the USAF
through providing the required munitions safety separation distances.
In accordance with the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and
Reform Act for the 21st Century (AIR 21), Public Law 106-181 (Apr. 5,
2000; 114 Stat. 61), this notice must be published in the Federal
Register 30 days before the DOT Secretary may waive any condition
imposed on a federally obligated airport by surplus property conveyance
deeds or grant agreements.
Issued in El Segundo, California, on February 15, 2023.
Brian Q. Armstrong,
Manager, Safety and Standards Branch, Airports Division, Western-
Pacific Region.
[FR Doc. 2023-03620 Filed 2-21-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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