[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 49 (Tuesday, March 12, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10056-10058]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-5830]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Notice of Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Approvals and 
Disapprovals

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.


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ACTION: Monthly Notice of PFC Approvals and Disapprovals. In February 
1996, there were eight applications approved. Additionally, four 
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 49 U.S.C. 40117 
(Pub. L. 103-272) 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: Kent County Department of Aeronautics, Grand Rapids, 
Michigan.
    Application Number: 95-02-U-00-GRR.
    Application Type: Use PFC revenue.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total Net PFC Revenue: $94,359,802.
    Charge Effective Date: December 1, 1992.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: July 1, 2019.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: No change from 
previous approval.
    Brief Description of Project Approved for Use: Airfield project--
construct runway 17/35 and related facilities.
    Decision Date: February 2, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jack D. Roemer, Detroit Airports Districts Office, (313) 487-7282.
    Public Agency: Jacksonville Port Authority, Jacksonville, Florida.
    Application Number: 96-02-C-00-JAX.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total Net PFC Revenue Approved in This Application: $18,135,750.
    Estimated Charge Effective Date: July 1, 1997.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: July 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 contained 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 Jacksonville International Airport (JAX).
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Use at JAX:

Runway 25 glide slope/medium intensity approach lighting system with 
runway indicator lights (MALSR),
Taxiway reconstruction, phases I and J,
Taxiway guidance signs,
Runway 13/31 lighting improvements,
New aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) facility.


    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Concurrent Authority to 
Impose and Use at JAX:

Federal Inspection Station facility improvements,
Terminal facilities improvement planning,
Purchase 3,000 gallon ARFF vehicle.

    Brief Description of Projects Approved to Impose for Future Use at 
JAX:

Pavement reconstruction--phase II,
Drainage improvements,
Obstruction removal.

    Brief Description of Project Approved To Impose at JAX for Future 
Use at Graig Municipal Airport. Inner taxiways--runways 14/32 and 5/23.
    Decision Date: February 15, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Richard M. Owen, Orlando Airports District Office, (407) 648-6586.
    Public Agency: Shreveport Airport Authority, Shreveport, Louisiana.
    Application Number: 95-02-U-00-SHV.
    Application Type: Use PFC revenue.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total Net PFC Revenue: $29,841,353.
    Charge Effective Date: February 1, 1994.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: May 1, 2016.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: No change to 
previous approval.
    Brief Description of Project Approved for Use: Terminal renovation.
    Decision Date: February 16, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ben Guttery, Southwest Region Airport Division, (817) 222-5614.
    Public Agency: City of Rochester, Minnesota.
    Application Number: 96-01-C-00-RST.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total Approved Net PFC Revenue: $1,160,582.
    Estimated Charge Effective Date: May 1, 1996.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: April 1, 1999.
    Class of Air Carriers 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 proposed 
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements 
at Rochester International Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:

Purchase snow plow,
Reconstruct taxiway (A),
Reconstruct runway and install security access system,
Install signs; replace beacon; install electrical regulator; overlay 
apron; and develop property map and airport topography,
Reconstruct taxiway,
Conduct Part 150 noise compatibility study; update airport master plan; 
purchase motor grader,
Modify cooling system in passenger terminal,
Prepare application to impose a PFC,
Conduct environmental assessment,
Rehabilitate taxiways,
Purchase snow removal equipment [snow blower],
Purchase snow removal equipment [snow broom].

    Brief Description of Project Approved for Collection: Acquire land.
    Decision Date: February 16, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sandra Depottey, Minneapolis Airports 
District Office, (612) 725-4359.
    Public Agency: Friedman Memorial Airport Authority, Hailey, Idaho.
    Application Number: 96-03-I-00-SUN.
    Application Type: Impose a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total Net PFC Revenue Approved in This Application: $621,000.
    Estimated Charge Effective Date: May 1, 1996.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: September 1, 1999.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's: 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 or less.
    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 Friedman Memorial Airport.
    Brief Description of Project Approved for Collection: Upgrade 
runway safety areas.
    Decision Date: February 20, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sandra Simmons, Seattle Airports 
District Office, (206) 227-2656.
    Public Agency: Routt County, Hayden, Colorado.
    Application Number: 96-02-C-00-HDN.
    
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    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total Approved Net PFC Revenue in This Application: $358,969.
    Estimated Charge Effective Date: April 1, 1997.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: December 1, 2000.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's: None.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:

Terminal building capacity improvements,
Runway safety improvements--overlay and groove runway 10/28,
Airfield capacity and safety improvements--rehabilitate the aircraft 
parking apron and construct the west port of parallel taxiway A,
Acquire new snow removal equipment.

    Decision Date: February 22, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chris Schaffer, Denver Airports 
District Office, (303) 286-5525.
    Public Agency: Little Rock National Airport, Little Rock, Arkansas.
    Application Number: 96-02-U-00-LIT.
    Application Type: Use PFC revenue.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total Net PFC Revenue Approved: $32,765,055.
    Charge Effective Date: May 1, 1995.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: June 1, 2003.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's: No change from 
previous approval.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Use:

Extend runway 4L/22R,
Prepare site for approach lighting system with sequenced flashers--II 
and for Category III instrument landing system on runway 22R.

    Decision Date: February 23, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ben Guttery, Southwest Region Airports 
Division, (817) 222-5614.
    Public Agency: Chisholm-Hibbing Airport Authority, Hibbing, 
Minnesota.
    Application Number: 96-01-C-00-HIB.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total Approved Net PFC Revenue: $338,299.
    Estimated Charge Effective Date: June 1, 1996.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: October 1, 2004.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's: Air taxi/
commercial operators.
    Determination: Approved. Based on information contained 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 Chisholm-Hibbing Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use: 

Reimbursement for the 1991 parallel taxiway and pavement 
rehabilitation,
Reimbursement for the 1993 airfield signs and drainage improvements,
Reimbursement for the 1994 airport drainage and perimeter fence plus 
airport layout plan update,
Reimbursement for 1994 pavement rehabilitation,
1996 fending,
PFC application,
1996 drainage improvements,
1996 passenger terminal building remodeling,
1996 runway 13 MALSR environmental assessment,
1997 snow plow truck,
1997 entrance road and parking lot reconfiguration and pavement 
rehabilitation.

    Decision Date: February 23, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gordon Nelson, Minneapolis Airports 
District Office, (612) 725-4358.

                                           Amendments to PFC Approvals                                          
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                                                                                          Original     Amended  
                                            Amendment       Amended        Original      estimated    estimated 
        Amendment No., city, state           approved    approved net    approved net   charge exp.  charge exp.
                                               date       PFC revenue     PFC revenue       date         date   
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94-02-C-01-SUN, Hailey, ID...............     11/28/95        $212,958        $144,637     01/01/96     05/01/96
93-01-C-01-HDN, Hayden, CO...............      12/1/95        $551,891        $532,881     04/01/97     10/01/96
94-02-C-01-EYW, Key West, FL.............      1/29/96      $1,272,858      $1,110,333     03/01/97     11/01/96
92-01-C-02-SJU, San Juan, PR.............       2/8/96     $51,479,368     $46,200,066     10/01/96     02/01/98
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    Issued in Washington, DC on March 6, 1996.
Joseph M. Hebert,
Acting Manager, Passenger Facility Charge Branch.
[FR Doc. 96-5830 Filed 3-11-96; 8:45 am]
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