81 FR 78895 - Notice of Opportunity for Public Comment on Surplus Property Release at Madras Municipal Airport, Madras, Oregon

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 217 (November 9, 2016)

Under the provisions of Title 49, U.S.C. Section 47153(d), notice is being given that the FAA is considering a request from Madras Municipal Airport, in Madras, OR to waive the surplus property requirements for approximately 5.22 acres of airport property located at Madras Municipal Airport, in Madras, OR. The subject property is currently under lease with Wilbur-Ellis Company. This property serves Wilbur Ellis Company and their Agribusiness Division well because of its close proximity to both the rail system (City rail spur and Burlington Northern Santa Fe main track) and Highway 97/26. From this location, they import, export and distribute various agricultural commodities throughout Central Oregon. This release will enable the City of Madras to complete a promise made in 1995 whereby the City agreed to diligently and aggressively pursue the approval of the United States of America to sell the 5.22 acres to Wilbur Ellis Company, if Wilbur Ellis were willing to relocate their company to the Madras community thereby providing much needed jobs. The estimated net proceeds from the subject property will be applied toward the City's current five-year airport capital improvement plan or to relocating a hangar at the airport that is called out to be moved in the airport master plan. It has been determined through study and master planning that the subject parcels will not be needed for aeronautical purposes.

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 217 (Wednesday, November 9, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 78895-78896]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-27095]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Notice of Opportunity for Public Comment on Surplus Property 
Release at Madras Municipal Airport, Madras, Oregon

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Request for public comments.

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SUMMARY: Under the provisions of Title 49, U.S.C. Section 47153(d), 
notice is being given that the FAA is considering a request from Madras 
Municipal Airport, in Madras, OR to waive the surplus property 
requirements for approximately 5.22 acres of airport property located 
at Madras Municipal Airport, in Madras, OR.
    The subject property is currently under lease with Wilbur-Ellis 
Company. This property serves Wilbur Ellis Company and their 
Agribusiness Division well because of its close proximity to both the 
rail system (City rail spur and Burlington Northern Santa Fe main 
track) and Highway 97/26. From this location, they import, export and 
distribute various agricultural commodities throughout Central Oregon. 
This release will enable the City of Madras to complete a promise made 
in 1995 whereby the City agreed to diligently and aggressively pursue 
the approval of the United States of America to sell the 5.22 acres to 
Wilbur Ellis Company, if Wilbur Ellis were willing to relocate their 
company to the Madras community thereby providing much needed jobs. The 
estimated net proceeds from the subject property will be applied toward 
the City's current five-year airport capital improvement plan or to 
relocating a hangar at the airport that is called out to be moved in 
the airport master plan. It has been determined through study and 
master planning that the subject parcels will not be needed for 
aeronautical purposes.

DATES: Effective Date: Comments must be received on or before December 
9, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this document to Ms. Cayla Morgan, at the 
Federal Aviation Administration, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 
Washington 98057, Telephone 425-227-2653.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Documents are available for review by 
appointment by contacting Ms. Cayla Morgan, Telephone 425-227-2653 or 
by contacting Mr. Jason Ritchie, Federal Aviation Administration, 1601 
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington, 425-227-2658.


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    Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 28, 2016.
Jason Ritchie,
Acting Manager, Airports Division, Northwest Mountain Region.
[FR Doc. 2016-27095 Filed 11-8-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4910-13-P