[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 225 (Friday, November 24, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55916-55917]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-25422]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
Notice of Release From Federal Surplus Property and Grant
Assurance Obligations at Ocotillo Airport, Ocotillo Wells, California
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Notice of Request to Release Airport Land.
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SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to rule and
invites public comment on the
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application for a release of approximately 0.25 acres of airport
property and granting of an access easement at the Ocotillo Airport
(Airport), Ocotillo Wells, California from all conditions contained in
the Surplus Property Deed and Grant Assurances because the parcel of
land is not needed for airport purposes. The land requested to be
released is located at the eastern perimeter of the airport. The
proposed access easement is through one of the Airport's Runway
Protection Zones (RPZ). Both the subject parcel and easement areas are
currently used as open space buffer zones. The subject parcel abuts
state park land which is intended to be used for primary access of the
subject parcel. The access easement will only be provided if state
parks changes the land use surrounding the Airport.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 26, 2017.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Comments on the request may be mailed
or delivered to the FAA at the following address: Lemuel del Castillo,
Federal Aviation Administration, Los Angeles Airports District Office,
Federal Register Comment, 15000 Aviation Boulevard Room 3000, Lawndale,
CA 90261. In addition, one copy of the comment submitted to the FAA
must be mailed or delivered to Mr. Peter Drinkwater, Director of
Airports, County of San Diego--DPW, 1960 Joe Crosson Dr., El Cajon, CA
92020
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 County of San Diego, Department of Public Works, requested a
release from Federal surplus property and grant assurance obligations
for approximately 0.25 acres of airport land to allow for its sale and
granting of an access easement. The property was originally acquired
pursuant to the Surplus Property Act of 1944 and was deeded to the
County of San Diego on August 17, 1956. The property is located in the
rural community of Ocotillo Wells, in San Diego County, California,
approximately 90 miles outside of downtown San Diego. The subject
parcel and access easement are unimproved and located outside a berm
surrounding the dry lake bed in which the airport's two runways are
located. The access easement would provide an entrance to the subject
parcel. This area is located along the eastern perimeter of the
Airport, through one of the Airport's Runway Protection Zones (RPZ).
Both areas are currently used as open space buffer zones, with a
portion of the Access Easement used as RPZ. The future use and highest
and best use would be expected to be the same as the current use. There
are no basic utilities available in the area. The subject parcel abuts
state park land which is intended to be used for primary access to the
subject parcel. The access easement will only be provided if state
parks changes the land use and access to the surrounding the Airport.
The sale price of the parcel will be based on an appraisal at fair
market value. The sales proceeds that the County of San Diego will
receive will provide improvements at the Airport, including a transient
aircraft parking ramp and an informational kiosk. The sale of the
property will not interfere with the airport or its operation, thereby
serving the interests of civil aviation.
Issued in Hawthorne, California, on November 16, 2017.
David F. Cushing,
Manager, Los Angeles Airports District Office, Western-Pacific Region.
[FR Doc. 2017-25422 Filed 11-22-17; 8:45 am]
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