[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 119 (Friday, June 20, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33697-33700]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-16222]
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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 May 1997,
there were 15 applications approved. Additionally, 12 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 Application Approved
Public Agency: Bert Mooney Airport Authority, Butte, Montana.
Application Number: 97-03-C-00-BTM.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total Net PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $53,260.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: May 1, 2001.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: July 1, 2001.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's: On demand non-
scheduled air taxi/commercial operators.
Determination: Approved. Based on information submitted by the
public agency, the FAA has determined that the proposed class accounts
for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements at the Bert
Mooney Airport-Butte Silver Bow County.
Brief Description of Project Approved for Collection and Use:
Taxiway A rehabilitation.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Use: Air carrier apron
rehabilitation, Runway 15/33 rehabilitation.
Decision Date: May 2, 1997.
For Further Information Contact: David P. Gabbert, Helena Airports
District Office, (406) 449-5271.
Public Agency: City of Oklahoma City, Department of Airports,
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Application Number: 97-01-C-00-OKC.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total Net PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $10,446,875.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: July 1, 1997.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: July 1, 1999.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's: Air taxi/
commercial operators.
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 Will Rogers World Airport.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
Terminal improvements, Concourse security doors, Security access system
upgrade, Terminal apron joint rehabilitation and runway 13/31 pavement
sealing, Taxiway C extension, By-pass taxiways, runways 17L and 17R,
Airport lighting control system, Runway 35R touchdown zone lights,
Aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicles, Storm water
detention, Air cargo road reconstruction, Taxiway B reconstruction and
rehabilitation, Security fencing, Noise study update, Surface movement
guidance system, Surface monitoring sensor upgrade.
Brief Description of Project Approved: Runway 13/31 extension
(Phase 1).
Determination: Disapproved. The FAA has reviewed the traffic
forecasts and has concluded that the forecasts do not support a need
for this project at this time, therefore, the public agency has failed
for provide adequate justification. In addition, the public agency has
not obtained a final FAA finding under the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 and the project does not meet the requirements of
Sec. 158.25(c)(1)(ii)(B).
Decision Date: May 2, 1997.
For Further Information Contact: Ben Guttery, Southwest Region
Airports Division, (817) 222-5614.
Public Agency: Birmingham Airport Authority, Birmingham, Alabama.
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Application Number: 97-01-C-00-BHM.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total Net PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $7,657,558.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: August 1, 1997.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: February 1, 2000.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's:
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 Birmingham International Airport.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
Taxiway/holding apron improvements (design only), PFC administration.
Brief Description of Project Approved in Part for Collection and
Use: Reconstruct/rehabilitate runway 5/23 (design only).
Determination: Approved in part. The public agency indicated, in a
letter dated April 18, 1997, that the total cost for this project, as
submitted in the PFC application, included the cost for design of the
reconstruction/rehabilitation of the runway 5/23 parallel taxiway. This
element is not discussed in the project description, justification, or
objective of the application attachment B for this project. Therefore,
the cost for the design of the taxiway work is disapproved and the
approved amount reduced from that requested accordingly.
Brief Description of Project Approved in Part for Collection:
Reconstruct/rehabilitate runway 5/23 (construction).
Determination: Approved in part. The public agency indicated, in a
letter dated April 18, 1997, that the total cost for this project as
submitted included the cost for the reconstruction/rehabilitation of
the runway 5/23 parallel taxiway. This element is not discussed in the
project description, justification, or objective of the application
attachment B for this project. Therefore, the cost for the taxiway work
is disapproved and the approved amount reduced from that requested
accordingly.
Decision Date: May 8, 1997.
For Further Information Contact: David Shumate, Jackson Airports
District Office, (601) 965-4628.
Public Agency: Rapid City Regional Airport, Rapid City, South
Dakota.
Application Number: 97-01-C-00-RAP.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total Net PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $1,087,206.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: August 1, 1997.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: March 1, 2000.
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 Rapid City Regional Airport.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
Airport master plan update, PRC application, Pavement rehabilitation,
Taxiway rehabilitation, Runway plows, Passenger lift, Runway sweeper,
Airport beacon, Security panel, Land acquisition for runway 5 runway
protection zone, Pilot controlled lighting, Runway safety project,
Security fence, Airfield signs, Sand storage building, Exit road
rehabilitation, Overlay general aviation apron, Apron sweeper, Security
panel, Emergency power system, Snow removal equipment, Airport
planning.
Brief Description of Withdrawn Project: Overlay ramp.
Determination: This project was withdrawn by the public agency by
letter dated March 11, 1997. Therefore, the FAA will not rule on this
project in this decision.
Decision Date: May 13, 1997.
For Further Information Contact: Irene R. Porter, Bismarck Airports
District Officer, (701) 250-4385.
Public Agency: Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, Nashville,
Tennessee.
Application Number: 97-04-C-00-BNA.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total Net PRC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $19,500,000.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: April 1, 2002.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: March 1, 2006.
Class of Air Carriers Not Reqired To Collect PFC'S: Part 135 (air
taxi) 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 Nashville International Airport.
Brief Description of Project Approved for Collection and Use:
Curbside expansion.
Decision Date: May 13, 1997.
For Further Information Contact: Charles L. Harris, Memphis
Airports District Office, (901) 544-3495.
Public Agency: Athens-Clarke County Unified Government, Athens,
Georgia.
Application Number: 97-01-C-00-AHN.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total Net PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $187,628.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: August 1, 1997.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: January 1, 2002.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: None.
Brief Description of Project Approved for Collection and Use:
Preparation of PFC application, Expand east general aviation ramp.
Decision Date: May 14, 1997.
For Further Information Contact: Daniel Gaetan, Atlanta Airports
District Office, (404) 305-7146.
Public Agency: Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport Authority,
Charlottesville, Virginia.
Application Number: 97-10-C-00-CHO.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total Net PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $1,023,120.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: April 1, 2002.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: June 1, 2004.
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 Charlottesville-Albermarle Airport.
Brief Description of Project Approved for Collection and Use:
Reconstruct general aviation ramp.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Use: Expand air carrier
ramp, Rehabilitate taxiway A.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection Only: Air
carrier terminal access road and non-revenue producing parking area.
Decision Date: May 16, 1997.
For Further Information Contact: Terry Page, Washington Airports
District Office, (703) 285-2570.
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Public Agency: Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County, Pellston,
Michigan.
Application Number: 97-05-I-00-PLN.
Application Type: Impose a PFC.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total Net PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $17,500.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: June 1, 1997.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: September 1, 1997.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: Part 135 air
taxi 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 Pellston Regional Airport's
total annual enplanements.
Brief Description of Project Approved for Collection Only: Replace
ARFF vehicle.
Decision Date: May 19, 1997.
For Further Information Contact: Jon B. Gilbert, Detroit Airports
District Office, (313) 487-7281.
Public Agency: Yellowstone Regional Airport Joint Powers Board,
Cody, Wyoming.
Application Number: 97-01-C-00-COD.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total Net PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $102,662.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: August 1, 1997.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: October 1, 1999.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: None.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use: ARFF
vehicle, Install Part 139 signs, Master plan update, ARFF maintenance
hall, Rehabilitate/overlay terminal apron area, Snow removal equipment.
Decision Date: May 19, 1997.
For Further Information Contact: Christopher Schaffer, Denver
Airports District Office, (303) 342-1258.
Public Agency: Meridian Airport Authority, Meridian, Mississippi.
Application Number: 97-04-C-00-MEI.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total Net PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $32,500.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: June 1, 2000.
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:
Design, inspection, and testing cost for rehabilitation of runway 1/19,
Rehabilitation of airfield lighting cabling.
Decision Date: May 22, 1997.
For Further Information Contact: David Shumate, Jackson Airports
District Office, (601) 965-4628.
Public Agency: City of La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Application Number: 97-03-C-00-LSE.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total Net PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $315,000.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: October 1, 1999.
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:
Acquire snow removal equipment, Pavement evaluation and management
system, Airport layout plan update, PFC administration cost.
Decision Date: May 22, 1997.
For Further Information Contact: Sandra E. DePottey, Minneapolis
Airports District Office, (612) 713-4363.
Public Agency: New Hanover County Airport Authority, Wilmington,
North Carolina.
Application Number: 97-02-U-00-ILM.
Application Type: Use PFC revenue.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total PFC Revenue Approved for Use in This Decision: $244,198.
Charge Effective Date: February 1, 1994.
Charge Expiration Date: September 1, 1996.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's: No change from
previous decision.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Use: Medium intensity
taxiway lights rehabilitation, Ramp sweeper, Precision approach path
indicator--runway 35, Reconstruct/widen taxiways A and H, construct
exit taxiways for runway 6/24, Install fencing and security road.
Decision Date: May 27, 1997.
For Further Information Contact: Terry R. Washington, Atlanta
Airports District Office, (404) 305-7143.
Public Agency: Huntsville-Madison County Airport Authority,
Huntsville, Alabama.
Application Number: 97-07-U-00-HSV.
Application Type: Use PFC revenue.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total PFC Revenue Approved for Use in This Decision: $5,530,790.
Charge Effective Date: June 1, 1992.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: May 1, 2008.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: No change from
previous decision.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Use: Land acquisition
(Tract 6), Directional signage, General aviation apron overlay, 18R/36L
runway/taxiway system overlay.
Decision Date: May 28, 1997.
For Further Information Contact: Roderick T. Nicholson, Jackson
Airports District Office, (601) 965-4628.
Public Agency: County of Oneida, Utica, New York.
Application Number: 96-01-C-00-UCA.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total Net PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $1,298,631.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: August 1, 1997.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: June 1, 2010.
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 Oneida County Airport's total
annual enplanements.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use: PFC
application, Terminal building improvements.
Decision Date: May 28, 1997.
For Further Information Contact: Philip Brito, New York Airports
District Office, (516) 227-3800.
Public Agency: Western Reserve Port Authority, Youngstown, Ohio.
Application Number: 97-02-C-00-YNG.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total Net PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $734,078.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: August 1, 1997.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: July 1, 2002.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC'S: Air taxi/
commercial operators.
Determination: Approved. Based on information contained in the
public
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agency's application, the FAA has determined that the proposed class
accounts for less than 1 percent of Youngstown-Warren Regional
Airport's total annual enplanements.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
Terminal area access road rehabilitation and signage, Airline terminal
roof reconstruction, Americans with Disabilities Act improvements,
Prepare PFC application.
Brief Description of Project Approved for Collection Only: Purchase
snow removal equipment.
Decision Date: May 29, 1997.
For Further Information Contact: Robert L. Conrad, Detroit Airports
District Office, (313) 487-7295.
Amendments to PFC Approvals
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Original Amendment
Amendment Original Amendment 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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92-01-I-03-OAK, Oakland, California...... 1/31/97 $16,343,000 $18,503,000 5/1/97 7/1/97
92-01-I-01-VLD, Valdosta, Georgia........ 2/18/97 260,526 307,746 10/1/97 10/1/97
93-01-C-01-CHA, Chattanooga, Tennessee... 4/25/97 7,177,253 8,568,925 10/1/02 7/1/05
92-01-I-04-CMH, Columbus, Ohio........... 4/29/97 12,001,042 24,227,812 11/1/97 1/1/02
93-02-I-02-CMH, Columbus, Ohio........... 4/29/97 19,573,899 49,603,302 11/1/97 1/1/02
93-03-U-02-CMH, Columbus, Ohio........... 4/29/97 0 0 ........... ...........
95-04-C-01-CMH, Columbus, Ohio........... 4/29/97 0 0 ........... ...........
96-05-C-01-CMH, Columbus, Ohio........... 4/29/97 9,437,955 13,291,770 11/1/97 1/1/02
92-01-I-04-MEM, Memphis, Tennessee....... 5/7/97 62,529,000 10,359,000 1/1/97 12/1/94
93-02-C-03-MEM, Memphis, Tennessee....... 5/7/97 75,963,000 65,966,000 10/1/99 1/1/97
95-03-U-01-MEM, Memphis, Tennessee....... 5/7/97 0 0 ........... ...........
96-04-C-01-MEM, Memphis, Tennessee....... 5/7/97 1,735,000 15,847,000 2/1/05 1/1/97
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Issued in Washington, DC, on June 13, 1997.
Eric Gabler,
Manager, Passenger Facility Charge Branch.
[FR Doc. 97-16222 Filed 6-19-97; 8:45 am]
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