[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 191 (Friday, October 2, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 59847]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-25086]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
Notice To Amend Federal Grant Assurance Obligations at Elko
Regional Airport (EKO), Elko, Nevada
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Notice of Land-Use Change Application to Amend Grant Agreement
Obligations.
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SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to rule and
invites public comment on the application for a land-use change
authorization effecting approximately 12.2 acres of airport property at
the Elko Regional Airport, Elko, Nevada which will provide for an
amendment of the Grant Agreement Assurance obligation that requires use
of airport land for aeronautical purposes. Since the City of Elko,
sponsor of the Elko Regional Airport, acquired the land in 1930, the
property does not have an aeronautical purpose or planned to be used
for an aeronautical purpose. The land-use change will authorize the
release of the aeronautical-use obligation from the Grant Assurance
Agreement for a proposed long term non-aeronautical commercial
development. The 12.2 acres of airport land is identified as ``future
commercial'' on the FAA conditionally approved Airport Layout Plan
(ALP). The approximately 12.2 acres of airport property is currently
zoned as ``light industrial business park'' and the land is proposed
for retail mall development. The proposed developer will pay the costs
to develop, manage, and improve the property for non-aeronautical
commercial businesses. The City of Elko will lease the land at fair
market value (FMV) to earn revenue for the airport thereby benefiting
the airport and serving the interest of civil aviation. The proposed
use will be compatible with the airport and will not interfere with the
airport or its operation.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 2, 2015.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Comments on the request may be mailed
or delivered to the FAA at the following address Mike N. Williams,
Manager, Federal Aviation Administration, Phoenix Airports District
Office, Federal Register Comment, 3800 N. Central Avenue, Suite 1025,
10th Floor, Phoenix, Arizona 85012. In addition, one copy of the
comment submitted to the FAA must be mailed or delivered to Mr. Mark
Gibbs, Airport Director, Elko Regional Airport, 975 Terminal Way, Elko,
Nevada 89801.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 Secretary may
waive any condition imposed on a federally obligated airport by surplus
property conveyance deeds or grant agreements.
The following is a brief overview of the request:
The City of Elko, Nevada, owner of the Elko Regional Airport,
requested the Federal Aviation Administration to authorize a land-use
change on approximately 12.2 acres of airport land at the Elko Regional
Airport. The land-use change authorization will amend the Grant
Agreement Assurance obligations that require the use of the 12.2 acres
of airport land for aviation purposes to allow for long term non-
aeronautical use for revenue generating purposes. The City of Elko has
owned this portion of land in fee simple since 1930 and was acquired
for the airport without any use of federal funding or for noise
abatement purposes. The land has been cleared and graded many years ago
with no additional encumbrances. With the exception of a portion of the
subject land being used for unsecured equipment storage by the Nevada
Department of Transportation, the land is vacant and unimproved and has
not been used for aeronautical purposes since the parcel of land was
acquired. The City of Elko has intended the property for non-
aeronautical development because the adjacent topography has made the
land unsuitable for most aeronautical use. The parcels of land are
located northeast of the secondary runway area, outside of the airport
fence line adjacent to Taxiway B and Nevada State Highway 225 (Mountain
City Highway).
The City of Elko has determined the fair market value of the land
and will ensure the FMV rental income will be devoted to airport
maintenance, operations and capital projects which will benefit the
airport. The reuse of the property will not interfere with the airport
or its operation; thereby, serve the interests of civil aviation.
Issued in Phoenix, Arizona, on September 20, 2015.
Mike N. Williams,
Manager, Phoenix Airports District Office, Western-Pacific Region.
[FR Doc. 2015-25086 Filed 10-1-15; 8:45 am]
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