Notice of Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Approvals and Disapprovals

[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 238 (Monday, December 13, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 69579-69581]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-32200]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Notice of Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Approvals and 
Disapprovals

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Monthly Notice of PFC Approvals and Disapprovals. In November 
1999, there were seven applications approved. This notice also includes 
information on two applications, one approved in February 1999 and the 
other approved in June 1999, inadvertently left off the February 1999 
and June 1999 notices, respectively. Additionally, nine approved 
amendments to previously approved applications are listed.

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SUMMARY: The FAA publishes a monthly notice, as appropriate, of PFC 
approvals and disapprovals under the provisions of the Aviation Safety 
and Capacity Expansion Act of 1990 (Title IX of the Omnibus Budget 
Reconciliation Act of 1990) (Pub. L. 101-508) and part 158 of the 
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 158). This notice is 
published pursuant to paragraph d of Sec. 158.29.

PFC Applications Approved

    Public Agency: Duluth Airport Authority, Duluth, Minnesota.
    Application Number: 99-03-C-00-DLH.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $561,879.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: May 1, 1999.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: July 1, 2001.
    Class of Air Carrier Not Required To Collect PFC's: Non-scheduled 
Part 135 air taxi/commercial operators.
    Determination: Approved. Based on information contained in the 
public agency's application, the FAA has determined that the approved 
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements 
at Duluth International Airport (DLH).
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection at DLH and 
Use at DLH:
    Acquire snow removal equipment.
    Develop airport noise overlay zone.
    Energy improvements to terminal building heating, ventilation, and 
air conditioning system.
    PFC consultation fees.
    Brief Description of Project Partially Approved for Collection at 
DLH and Use at Duluth Sky Harbor Airport:
    Safety/security improvements.
    Determination: Partially approved. The installation of security 
cameras and a card operated vehicle gate and door are determined to be 
ineligible under paragraphs 563 and 569(c) of FAA Order 5100.38A, 
Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Handbook (October 24, 1989). In 
addition, the acquisition of a 14-foot rescue/recovery boat is 
determined to be ineligible in accordance with paragraph 562(d) of FAA 
Order 5100.38A, AIP Handbook (October 24, 1989).
    Decision Date: February 2, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gordon Nelson, Minneapolis Airport 
district Office, (612) 713-4358.

    Public Agency: MBS International Airport Commission, Saginaw, 
Michigan.
    Application Number: 99-03-C-00-MBS.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3:00.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $4,234,047.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: January 1, 2000.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: September 1, 2005.
    Class of Air Carrier Not Required To Collect PFC's:
    Part 135 air taxi/commercial operators filing FAA Form 1800-31.
    Determination: Approved. Based on information contained in the 
public agency's application, the FAA has determined that the approved 
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements 
at MBS International Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection And Use:
    Acquire snow removal equipment (plow truck with sand spreader).
    Improve airport drainage (phase I).
    Replace primary underground conduit (telephone and electrical).
    PFC application preparation.
    Year 2000 computer testing.

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    Master plan update.
    Improve airport drainage (phase II).
    Rehabiliate snow removal equipment/aircraft rescue and firefighting 
access road.
    Acquire snow removal equipment (plow truck with dump box).
    Rehabilitate airport entrance drive.
    Rehabilitate service drive.
    Construct perimeter fence.
    Rehabilitate taxiways B, C, D, G, and H.
    Rehabilitate runway 5/23.
    Rehabilitate runway 14/32.
    Rehabilitate taxiway A and G1.
    Acquire snow removal equipment (snow blower).
    Decision Date: June 9, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jon Gilbert, Detroit Airports District 
Office, (734) 487-7281.

    Public Agency: County of Chatauqua, Jamestown, New York.
    Application Number: 99-03-C-00-JHW.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $141,272.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: February 1, 2000.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: August 1, 2002.
    Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFC's:
    Air taxi and charter carriers filing FAA Form 1800-31. 
Determination: Approved. Based on information contained in the public 
agency's application, the FAA has determined that the approved class 
accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements at 
Chatauqua County/Jamestown Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
    Deer fencing.
    Overlay taxiway D.
    Overlay runway 13/31.
    Decision Date: November 1, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Moretto, New York Airports 
District Office, (516) 227-3806.
    Public Agency: County of Dane, Madison, Wisconsin.
    Application Number: 99-04-C-00-MSN.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $9,716,667.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: December 1, 2001.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: December 1, 2006.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC'S: On demand Part 
135 air taxi/commercial operators.
    Determination: Approved. Based on the information in the public 
agency's application, the FAA has determined that the approved class 
accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements at 
Dane County Regional Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved For Collection And Use:
    Reconstruct runway 18/36.
    Airport security system improvements.
    International Lane relocation.
    Land acquisition.
    Decision Date: November 1, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sandra E. Depottey, Minneapolis 
Airports District Office, (612) 713-4363.
    Public Agency: City of Chicago, Department of Aviation, Chicago, 
Illinois.
    Application Number: 99-11-C-00-ORD.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $1,500,000.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: October 1, 2017.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: November 1, 2017.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's: Air taxi 
operators.
    Determination: Approved. Based on the information in the public 
agency's application, the FAA has determined that the approved class 
accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements at 
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
    Brief Description of Projects Approved For Collection at ORD and 
Use at Gary/Chicago Airport: Acquire 1,500 gallon aircraft rescue and 
firefighting (ARFF) vehicle.
    Terminal renovation phase II.
    Decision Date: November 16, 1999.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Philip M. Smithmeyer, Chicago Airports 
District Office, (847) 294-7335.

    Public Agency: City of Saint Cloud, Minnesota.
    Application Number: 99-01-C-00-STC.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $1,147,578.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: February 1, 2000.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: October 1, 2019.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC'S: Air ambulance 
operators.
    Determination: Approved. Based on information contained in the 
public agency's application, the FAA has determined that the approved 
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements 
at Saint Cloud Regional Airport.
    Brief Description of projects approved for collection and use:
    Electrical revisions.
    Airline terminal design.
    Airport issues study.
    New airline terminal building.
    Electrical improvements.
    ARFF vehicle plus braking meter.
    Snow removal equipment (truck and plow) with radios.
    Security fencing.
    Airport master plan update.
    ARFF building construction.
    PFC application administration costs.
    Brief Description of Project Withdrawn: Snow removal equipment 
building addition.
    Determination: This project was withdrawn by the public agency in 
its letter dated November 5, 1999. Therefore, the FAA will not rule on 
this project in this decision.
    Decision Date: November 18, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert A. Huber, Minneapolis Airports 
District Office, (612) 713-4357.

    Public Agency: City of San Jose, California.
    Application Number: 99-07-C-00-SJC.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $12,950,000.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: October 1, 2001.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: July 1, 2002.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's:
    Air taxi/commercial operators filing FAA Form 1800-31.
    Determination: Approved. Based on information contained in the 
public agency's application, the FAA has determined that the approved 
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements 
at San Jose International Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved For Collection And Use:
    Aircraft noise and operations management system.
    Emergency command post relocation and equipment.
    Airfield lighting control system.
    Ewert Road improvements.
    Skyport access to Airport Boulevard.
    Taxiway Y pavement reconstruction.
    Transportation access plan, terminal area concept plan, and 
terminal C interim upgrade plan.

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    Terminal C ramp lighting improvement.
    Acoustical treatment of four eligible schools
    Brief Description of Project Disapproved: Police building 
improvement to support canine unit.
    Determination: Disapproved. This project is not eligible in 
accordance with either paragraph 563 of FAA Order 5100.38A, AIP 
Handbook (October 24, 1989) or Program Guidance Letter 99-1. Therefore, 
the project is not PFC eligible and was disapproved.
    Decision Date: November 24, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marlys Vandervelde, San Francisco 
Airports District Office, (650) 876-2806.
    Public Agency: City of Pullman, Washington.
    Application Number: 99-02-C-00-PUW.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $714,731.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: February 1, 2000.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: March 1, 2005.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's:
    Air taxi/commercial operators who conduct operations in air 
commerce carrying persons for compensation or hire.
    Determination: Approved. Based on information contained in the 
public agency's application, the FAA has determined that the approved 
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements 
at Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved For Collection And Use:
    Develop storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP).
    Expand general aviation ramp.
    Rehabilitate taxiway A and four connecting taxiways.
    Rehabilitate ARFF building.
    Purchase snow blower.
    Airport drainage improvements-design and construction.
    Purchase runway protection zone land.
    SWPP update.
    Install precision approach path indicator--runway 5/23.
    Runway safety area grading improvements, runway 23.
    Install runway end identifier lights at the approach end of runway 
5, improve runway 5 safety area by installation of declared distance 
marking and lighting on runway 5 approach.
    Purchase of emergency generator.
    Ramp reconstruction-general aviation.
    Wildlife/security fencing.
    Connecting taxiway B rehabilitation.
    New ARFF vehicle.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved For Collection Only:
    Purchase land leased from Washington State University.
    Purchase new snow plow.
    Rehabilitation terminal apron.
    Rehabilitate runway 5/23.
    Taxiway edge lighting.
    Decision Date: November 24, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary E. Vargas, Seattle Airports 
District Office, (425) 227-2660.
    Public Agency: County of Pitkin, Aspen, Colorado.
    Application Number: 99-03-C-00-ASE.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $1,354,000.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: October 1, 2000.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: May 1, 2003.
    Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFC's: Air taxi/
commercial operators filing FAA Form 1800-31.
    Determination: Approved. Based on information contained in the 
public agency's application, the FAA has determined that the approved 
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements 
at Aspen/Pitkin County Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved For Collection And Use:
    Airport frontage road overlay.
    Land acquisition.
    Brief Description of Project Disapproved: Purchase airport sweeper.
    Determination: Disapproved. The FAA has determined that the 
acquisition of a regenerative air sweeper for removal of foreign 
objects and debris is ineligible in accordance with Program Guidance 
Letter 91-8.1.
    Decision Date: November 29, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher J. Schaffer, Denver 
Airports District Office, (303) 342-1258.

AMENDMENTS TO PFC APPROVALS

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                                                                                     Original         Amended
                                     Amendment       Original         Amended        estimated       estimated
    Amendment No. city, state      approved date   approved net    approved net     charge exp.     charge exp.
                                                    PFC revenue     PFC revenue        date            date
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92-01-C-04-TLH Tallahassee, FL..        11/02/99      $7,567,709      $7,466,447        07/01/98        06/01/98
93-02-U-02-TLH Tallahassee, FL..        11/02/99              NA              NA              NA              NA
98-03-C-01-TLH Tallahassee, FL..        11/02/99       5,988,942       6,012,047        08/01/03        04/01/02
97-06-I-02-BDL Windsor Locks, CT        11/05/99      14,000,000      14,659,913        06/01/00        07/01/00
99-08-U-01-BDL Windsor Locks, CT        11/05/99              NA              NA              NA              NA
93-01-C-02-JAN Jackson, MS......        11/05/99       6,237,459       6,238,505        06/01/98        06/01/98
94-01-C-02-BOI Boise, ID........        11/08/99       9,651,628       9,650,453        11/01/97        11/01/97
93-01-C-01-SEA Seattle, WA......        11/10/99      28,847,488      27,911,096        01/01/94        01/01/94
95-01-C-02-LYH Lynchburg, VA....       11/016/99         515,216         296,723        07/28/98        07/28/98
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on December 7, 1999.
Eric Gabler,
Manager, Passenger Facility Charge Branch.
[FR Doc. 99-32200 Filed 12-10-99; 8:45 am]
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