As used in this subpart, the term:

(a) Act means the Act of May 24, 1928, as amended (49 U.S.C. Appendix, 211-213).

(b) Authorized officer means any employee of the Bureau of Land Management who has been delegated the authority to perform the duties described in this subpart.

(c) Administrator means the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration.

(d) Applicant means any individual who is a citizen of the United States; a group or association of citizens of the United States; any corporation, organized under the laws of the United States or of any State, authorized to conduct business in the State in which the land involved is located; or a State or political subdivisions or instrumentality thereof, including counties and municipalities; who submits an application for an airport lease under this subpart.

(e) Public airport means an airport open to use by all persons without prior permission of the airport lessee or operator, and without restrictions within the physical capacities of its available facilities.