Notice of Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Approvals and Disapprovals

[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 8 (Wednesday, January 13, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2268-2270]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-731]



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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 December 
1998, there were 13 applications approved. Additionally, eight 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) (Public Law 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: Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Ketchikan, Alaska.
    Application Number: 98-01-C-00-KTN.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $6,419,400.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: February 1, 1999.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: February 1, 2018.
    Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFC's: None.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use: 
Terminal building improvements. Acquire airport ferry.
    Decision Date: December 1, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Debbie Roth, Alaska Region Airports 
Division, (907) 271-5443.

    Public Agency: City of Roswell, New Mexico.
    Application Number: 98-01-C-00-ROW.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $200,395.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: April 1, 1999.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: March 1, 2002.
    Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFC's: None.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
    Aircraft rescue and firefighting equipment.
    Taxiway B transition pavement rehabilitation.
    Taxiway A transition pavement rehabilitation.
    Install taxiway guidance signs.
    Runway 3/21 safety improvements.
    Acquire snow removal equipment.
    Distance-to-go signs.
    Runway 3/21 pavement improvements.
    Rehabilitate electrical vault.
    Install airfield lighting control system.
    Widen apron taxilane.
    Acquire passenger lift device.
    Engineering report for runway 17/35.
    Acquire snow removal grader and tractor.
    Install taxiway and apron reflectors.
    Install area lighting for general aviation apron.
    Acquire air/ground radios.
    PFC administrative costs.
    Decision Date: December 4, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ben Guttery, Southwest Region Airports 
Division, (817) 222-5614.

    Public Agency: St. Joseph County Airport Authority, South Bend, 
Indiana.
    Application Number: 98-02-C-00-SBN.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $1,367,991.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: December 1, 2002.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: June 1, 2003.
    Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFC's: On-demand Part 
135 air taxi operators with less than 15 seats.
    Determination: Approved. Based on information in the public 
agency's application, the FAA has determined that the proposed class 
accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements at 
Michiana Regional Transportation Center.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
    Hold room C improvements.
    Relocate terminal entrance road.
    Terminal apron rehabilitation.
    Lighting system rehabilitation.
    Widen runway 18/36.
    Hold room A improvements.
    Install flight information display system.
    Widen and strengthen taxiways A and A-1.
    Airfield clearing for line-of-sight and animal damage control.
    Decision Date: December 7, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gregory N. Sweeny, Chicago Airports 
District Office, (847) 294-7526.

    Public Agency: Northwest Alabama Regional Airport Authority, Inc., 
Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
    Application Number: 98-03-C-00-MSL.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $107,600.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: November 1, 2000.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: October 1, 2004.
    Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFC's: None.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use: 
Rehabilitate runway, taxiway, and ramp circuits. Taxiway B extension. 
Sealcoat/crackfill/mark taxiways B, C, and D, and east and west ramps. 
Perimeter fencing.
    Decision Date: December 11, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roderick Nicholson, Jackson Airports 
District Office, (601) 965-4628.

    Public Agency: Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Airports 
Commission, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
    Application Number: 98-04-C-00-MSP.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $55,460,000.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: January 1, 2000.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: June 1, 2001.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's: Air taxi/
commercial operators filing FAA Form 1800-31.
    Determination: Approved. Based on information in the public 
agency's application, the FAA has determined that the proposed class 
accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements at 
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
    Snow removal equipment storage building addition.
    Maintenance campus site work.
    Hangars 1 and 2 demolition.
    Taxiway W construction.
    Part 150 residential noise mitigation.
    Metropolitan Airports Commission building demolition.
    Runway 12R/30L tunnel rehabilitation.
    Security fence upgrade.
    Stormwater collection/detention ponds.
    Electrical systems computerization.
    Run-up pad blast fence.
    Decision Date: December 11, 1998.


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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gordon Nelson, Minneapolis Airports 
District Office, (612) 713-4358.
    Public Agency: Mobile Airport Authority, Mobile, Alabama.
    Application Number: 98-02-C-00-MOB.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $445,000.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: June 1, 1999.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: October 1, 1999.
    Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFC's: Air taxi/
Commercial operators that file FAA Form 1800-31.
    Determination: Approved. Based on information in the public 
agency's application, the FAA has determined that the proposed class 
accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements at 
Mobile Regional Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use: 
Elevator. Visual information display system with baggage claim marquee 
system. Seating.
    Decision Date: December 18, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Keafur Grimes, Jackson Airports 
District Office, (601) 965-4628.

    Public Agency: Port of Moses Lake, Moses Lake, Washington.
    Application Number: 98-01-C-00-MWH.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $470,000.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: March 1, 1999.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: March 1, 2009.
    Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFC's: (1) Part 135 
air taxi/commercial operators who conduct operations in air commerce 
carrying persons for compensation or hire in aircraft with a seating 
capacity of 10 passengers or less; and (2) Part 135 air carrier 
commercial operators who conduct operations in air commerce for the 
purpose of emergency and medical airlift, air ambulance, and 
``lifeguard'' flights.
    Determination: Approved. Based on information submitted in the 
public agency's application, the FAA has determined that the proposed 
classes each account for less than 1 percent of the total annual 
enplanements at Grant County International Airport.
    Brief Description of Project Approved for Collection and Use: 
Financing and interest for new airport terminal building.
    Decision Date: December 18, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Vargas, Seattle Airports District 
Office, (425) 227-2660.

    Public Agency: City of Minot, North Dakota.
    Application Number: 98-03-C-00-MOT.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $228,720.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: March 1, 1999.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: June 1, 2000.
    Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFC's: Air taxi/
commercial operators.
    Determination: Approved. Based on information in the public 
agency's application, the FAA has determined that the proposed class 
accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements at 
Minot International Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use: 
Preparation of PFC application. Preparation of airport master plan.
    Brief Description of Project Approved for Collection Only: Runway 
8/26 restoration and extension.
    Decision Date: December 22, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Irene R. Porter, Bismarck Airports 
District Office, (701) 250-4385.

    Public Agency: Central West Virginia Regional Airport Authority, 
Charleston, West Virgina.
    Application Number: 98-04-C-00-CRW.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $1,257,285.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: April 1, 1999.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: February 1, 2001.
    Classes of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFC's: 
Nonscheduled/on-demand air carriers filing FAA Form 1800-31.
    Determination: Approved. Based on information in the public 
agency's application, the FAA has determined that the proposed class 
accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements at 
Yeager Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
    Update airport master plan.
    Remodel rest rooms.
    Jetway modifications.
    Purchase security computer and cameras.
    Purchase firefighting equipment.
    Terminal apron expansion (phase one).
    Seal coat main apron asphalt areas.
    Purchase terminal chiller unit.
    Rehabilitation of taxiways B and C.
    Decision Date: December 22, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elonza Turner, Beckley Airports Field 
Office, (304) 252-6216.

    Public Agency: Palm Beach County, Department of Airports, West Palm 
Beach, Florida.
    Application Number: 99-04-C-00-PBI.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $18,933,000.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: December 1, 1999.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: March 1, 2002.
    Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFC's: Air taxi and 
commercial operators filing FAA Form 1800-31.
    Determination: Approved. Based on information submitted in the 
public agency's application, the FAA has determined that the proposed 
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements 
at Palm Beach International Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use: 
Runway 9L/27R extension. Acquire land runway 31 protection zone. Main 
terminal system rehabilitation.
    Decision Date: December 28, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer A. Ganley, Orlando Airports 
District Office, (407) 812-6331, ext. 25.

    Public Agency: England Economic and Industrial Development 
District, Alexandria, Louisiana.
    Application Number: 99-01-C-00-AEX.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $5,378,532.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: May 1, 1999.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: November 1, 2020.
    Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFC's: None.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use: 
Aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle. New terminal building. PFC 
application fees.
    Decision Date: December 29, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ben Guttery, Southwest Region Airports 
Division, (817) 222-5614.


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    Public Agency: Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority, 
Burbank, California.
    Application Number: 98-03-C-00-BUR.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $84,481,000.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: October 1, 2001.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: June 1, 2010.
    Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFC's: On-demand air 
taxi/commercial operators filing FAA Form 1800-31 that (1) do not 
enplane or deplane passengers at the main passenger terminal building 
and (2) [collectively] enplane less than 29,000 passengers per year at 
Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport (BUR).
    Determination: Approved. Based on information submitted in the 
public agency's application, the FAA has determined that the proposed 
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements 
at BUR.
    Brief Description of Project Approved for Collection and Use: 
Replacement terminal.
    Decision Date: December 30, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Milligan, Western Pacific Region 
Airports Division, (310) 725-3621.

    Public Agency: City of Eugene, Oregon.
    Application Number: 98-03-C-00-EUG.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $805,335.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: March 1, 1999.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: February 1, 2000.
    Classes of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFC's: (1) 
Operations by air taxi/commercial operators utilizing aircraft having a 
maximum seating capacity of less than 20 passengers when enplaning 
revenue passengers in a limited, irregular/non-scheduled, or special 
service manner; and (2) operations by air taxi/commercial operators, 
without regard to seating capacity, for revenue passengers transported 
for student instruction, non-stop sightseeing flights that begin and 
end at Eugene Airport, Mahlon Sweet Field (EUG) and are conducted 
within a 25-mile radius of EUG, firefighting charters, ferry or 
training flights, air ambulance/medivac flights, and aerial photography 
or survey flights.
    Determination: Approved. Based on information contained in the 
public agency's application, the FAA has determined that the proposed 
classes each account for less than 1 percent of the total annual 
enplanements at EUG.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and use:
    General aviation ramp reconstruction.
    Taxiway Alpha and taxiway Alpha 8 reconstruction.
    B gate ramp rehabilitation.
    Water loop extension.
    A gate, north and south canopies.
    B gates covered walkways.
    Taxiway Alpha 7 reconstruction.
    Taxiway Alpha 3 rehabilitation.
    Taxiway Alpha rehabilitation.
    Taxiway Delta rehabilitation.
    Decision Date: December 30, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Vargas, Seattle Airports District 
Office, (425) 227-2660.

                                           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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93-01-C-01-LBB Lubbock, TX......        03/18/97     $10,699,749     $11,187,305        02/01/00        04/01/00
92-01-I-03-TLH Tallahassee, FL..        06/11/98       6,715,081       7,567,709        06/01/98        07/01/98
93-02-U-01-TLH Tallahassee, FL..        06/11/98       6,715,081       7,567,709        06/01/98        07/01/98
96-02-C-01-TYS Knoxville, TN....        08/25/98         530,000         552,931        05/01/97        05/01/97
94-01-C-02-DUJ DuBois, PA.......        11/17/98         298,533         264,625        03/01/98        03/01/98
95-01-C-01-MCI Kansas City, MO..        11/27/98      64,043,000      92,632,458        05/01/01        01/01/02
98-06-C-01-PHL Philadelphia, PA.        12/22/98      26,150,000      26,150,000        01/01/99        01/01/99
98-02-C-01-PWM Portland, ME.....        12/30/98       6,887,241       8,485,479        10/01/02        02/01/04
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    Issued in Washington, DC on January 7, 1999.
Eric Gabler,
Manager, Passenger Facility Charge Branch.
[FR Doc. 99-731 Filed 1-12-99; 8:45 am]
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