[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 39 (Friday, February 27, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10062-10065]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-5112]


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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 January 
1998, there were 12 applications approved. This notice also includes 
information on two applications, approved in December 1997, 
inadvertently left off the December 1997 notice. Additionally, 13 
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: Port of Portland, Portland, Oregon.
    Application Number: 97-05-U-00-PDX.
    Application Type: Use PFC revenue.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue to be Used in This Decision: $12,824,000.
    Charge Effective Date: November 1, 1994.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: October 1, 2000.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: No change from 
previous decision.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Use:
    Taxiway A and connectors rehabilitation.
    Runway 3/21 rehabilitation.
    Taxiway F rehabilitation.
    Decision Date: December 3, 1997.
    For Further Information Contact: Mary Vargas, Seattle Airports 
District Office, (425) 227-2660.

    Public Agency: County of Eagle, Eagle, Colorado.
    Application Number: 97-04-C-00-EGE.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $300,000.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: March 1, 2012.
    Estimated Charge Effective Date: July 1, 2012.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: None.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use: Snow 
removal equipment.
    Decision Date: December 11, 1997.
    For Further Information Contact: Christopher Schaffer, Denver 
Airports District Office, (303) 342-1258.

    Public Agency: City of Fresno, Department of Airports, Fresno, 
California.
    Application Number: 97-02-C-00-FAT.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $58,303,992.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: April 1, 1998.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: July 1, 2028.
    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 Fresno Yosemite International 
Airport's total annual enplanements.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
    Baggage claim expansion.
    Lobby and ticketing area.
    Terminal entryway reconfiguration.
    Concourse expansion.
    Building utility systems.
    Storm water retention basin expansion and improvement.
    Ramp reconstruction/taxiway A relocation, additional parking 
stands, terminal ramp drainage, oil-water separator improvements, and 
terminal pavement markings.
    Reconstruction of concourse ramp sections.
    Brief Description of Project Approved in Part for Collection and 
Use: Entrance road gateway improvements construction, Clinton Way 
infrastructure access improvements, and employee parking lot 
relocation.
    Determination: Partially approved for the collection and use of PFC 
revenue. Relocation of the employee parking lot has been determined to 
be ineligible in accordance with paragraph 595(a) of FAA Order 
5100.38A, Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Handbook (October 24, 
1989). Eligibility for this component is limited to the costs of 
demolition and removal of the employee parking lot.
    Decision Date: January 2, 1998.
    For Further Information Contact: Marlys Vandervelde, San Francisco 
Airports District Office, (650) 876-2806.

    Public Agency: Tupelo Airport Authority, Tupelo, Mississippi.
    Application Number: 97-02-U-00-TUP.
    Application Type: Use PFC revenue
    PFC Level: $3.00
    Total PFC Revenue To Be Used in This Decision: $225,400.
    Charge Effective Date: November 1, 1994.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: December 1, 2007.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC'S: No change from 
previous decision.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for use:
    Overlay and groove runway 18/36.
    Expand airport terminal building.
    Decision Date: January 5, 1998.
    For Further Information Contact: David Shumate, Jackson Airports 
District Office, (601) 965-4628.

    Public Agency: Melbourne Airport Authority, Melbourne, Florida.
    Application Number: 98-02-C-00-MLB.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $614,362.

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    Earliest Charge Effective Date: May 1, 1998.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: February 1, 1999.
    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 Melbourne International 
Airport's total annual enplanements.
    Brief Description of Project Approved for Collection and Use: 
Runway 9R/27L improvements--phase 1.
    Decision Date: January 6, 1998.
    For Further Information Contact: Vernon P. Rupinta, Orlando 
Airports District Office, (407) 812-6331.

    Public Agency: City of McAllen, Texas.
    Application Number: 97-01-C-00-MFE.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $1,853,711.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: April 1, 1998.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: July 1, 2000.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's: None.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
    East and west terminal apron.
    Airfield guidance signs and vault upgrade.
    Widen taxiway A.
    Runway 13/31 safety improvements.
    Master plan update.
    Terminal Drive relocation.
    General aviation apron overlay.
    Cargo apron overlay and associated taxiway development.
    PFC administrative fees.
    Decision Date: January 6, 1998.
    For Further Information Contact: Ben Guttery, Southwest Region 
Airports Division, (817) 222-5614.

    Public Agency: St. Louis Airport Authority, St. Louis, Missouri.
    Application Number: 97-03-U-00-STL.
    Application Type: Use PFC revenue.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue to be Used in this Decision: $52,000,000.
    Charge Effective Date: April 1, 1996.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: July 1, 1998.
    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 Lambert--St. Louis 
International Airport's total annual enplanements.
    Brief Description of Project Approved for Use: Airport noise land 
acquisition/relocation program (phase II).
    Decision Date: January 8, 1998.
    For Further Information Contact: Lorna Sandridge, Central Region 
Airports Division, (816) 426-4730.

    Public Agency: County of Marquette, Marquette, Michigan.
    Application Number: 97-04-C-00-MQT.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $672,968.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: April 1, 1998.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: June 1, 2000.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: Part 135 air 
taxi charter 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 Marquette County Airport's 
total annual enplanements.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection at Marquette 
County Airport/Sawyer Airport and Use at Sawyer Airport:
    Airport master plan.
    Medium intensity approach lighting system with runway end 
identifier lights installation on runway 01.
    Terminal building (design and engineering services).
    Runway lighting.
    Construct airport terminal building.
    Install fencing.
    Brief Description of Project Disapproved: Exhibit ``A'' property 
map.
    Determination: Disapproved. The FAA has determined that this 
project is an administrative requirement for AIP funding and does not 
meet the requirements of Secs. 158.15(a) and 158.15(b).
    Decision Date: January 16, 1998.
    For Further Information Contact: Jon Gilbert, Detroit Airports 
District Office, (313) 487-7281.

    Public Agency: Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, Toledo Ohio.
    Application Number: 97-03-C-00-TOL.
    Application Type: Imose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $6,750,400.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: July 1, 1998.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: November 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 Toledo Express Airport's 
total annual enplanements.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
    Noise mitigation.
    Terminal entrance road rehabilitation.
    Environmental--runway 16/34.
    Runway 7/25 rehabilitation.
    Terminal building expansion--phase I.
    Decision Date: January 16, 1998.
    For Further Information Contact: Jack D. Roemer, Detroit Airports 
District Office, (313) 487-7282.

    Public Agency: City of La Crosse, Wisconsin.
    Application Number: 97-04-C-00-LSE.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $615,000.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: December 1, 2000.
    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:
    Relocate runway 13/31.
    Airfield sealcoating.
    Reconstruct runway 18/36 phase 1.
    Construct airport entrance sign.
    PFC administration.
    Decision Date: January 16, 1998.
    For Further Information Contact: Sandra E. DePottey, Minneapolis 
Airports District Office, (612) 713-4363.

    Public Agency: County of Humboldt, Eureka, California.
    Application Number: 97-04-C-00-ACV.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $1,482,300.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: April 1, 1998.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: June 1, 2003.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: None.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection at Arcata-
Eureka Airport (ACV) and Use at ACV:

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    Emergency safety area erosion control.
    Taxiway A overlay.
    Boarding assistance device.
    Property purchase.
    Aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) fire truck replacement.
    ARFF building improvements.
    Ramp area extension.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection at ACV and 
Use at Rohnerville Airport:
    Pavement rehabilitation of taxiway, runway, and aprons.
    Entrance road reconstruction and perimeter fencing.
    Brief Description of Project Approved for Collection at ACV and Use 
at Murray Field: Pavement overlay.
    Brief Description of Project Approved for Collection at ACV and Use 
at Kneeland Airport: Airport rehabilitation.
    Brief Description of Disapproved Projects: T-hangar taxiway 
construction.
    Determination: Disapproved. The installation of utility conduit for 
future building construction and hangar building demolition was 
determined to be ineligible under AIP criteria, paragraphs 568 and 
301(a) of FAA Order 5100.38A, AIP Handbook (October 24, 1989). Based on 
the information provided in the application, an accurate prorated share 
of eligible costs could not be determined. Therefore, this project, as 
proposed, was disapproved.
    Fire protection systems replacement.
    Determination: Disapproved. The replacement of fire hydrant and 
water supply lines in the airport building area was determined to be 
ineligible under AIP criteria, paragraph 568 of FAA Order 5100.38A, AIP 
Handbook (October 24, 1989). Based on the information provided in the 
application, an accurate prorated share of eligible costs could not be 
determined. Therefore, this project, a proposed, was disapproved.
    Decision Date: January 23, 1998.
    For Further Information Contact: Marlys Vandervelde, San Francisco 
Airports District Office, (650) 876-2806.

    Public Agency: Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, Buffalo, 
New York.
    Application Number: 98-03-C-00-BUF.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $2,659,807.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: November 1, 2014.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: July 1, 2015.
    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 Greater Buffalo International 
Airport's total annual enplanements.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Use:
    Purchase one front end loader.
    Pavement strengthening/taxiway C and perimeter road.
    Pavement overlay/taxiways D and F.
    Pavement study.
    Rehabilitation/overlay runway 14/32.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
    Relocate airport beacon.
    Glycol storage facility.
    Aircraft deicing area.
    Common-use gate positions and holdrooms.
    Rehabilitate storm drainage.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use: 
Purchase snow removal, safety, and ARFF equipment.
    Determination: Partially approved. The purpose of the airfield 
safety vehicle, as described in the application, is to perform 
operations and maintenance functions. Thus, in accordance with 
paragraph 501 of FAA Order 5100.38A, AIP Handbook (October 24, 1989), 
and Sec. 158.15(b), the airfield safety vehicle is not AIP or PFC 
eligible.
    Decision Date: January 27, 1998.
    For Further Information Contact: Philip Brito, New York Airports 
District Office, (516) 227-3800.

    Public Agency: City of Idaho Falls, Idaho.
    Application Number: 98-02-C-00-IDA.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $820,404.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: February 1, 1998.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: November 1, 2000.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: None.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
    Rehabilitation of runway 2/20.
    Airport master plan.
    ARFF station.
    Mandatory runway lighting/signage.
    Apron replacement upgrade.
    Snow removal equipment.
    Runway 17/35 lighting system replacement.
    Ramp reconstruction.
    Decision Date: January 29, 1998.
    For Further Information Contact: Mary E. Vargas, Seattle Airports 
District Office, (425) 227-2660.
    Public Agency: Texas A and M University, College Station, Texas.
    Application Number: 98-02-C-00-CLL.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $429,159.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: August 1, 1998.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: June 1, 2000.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: None.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
    Install high intensity runway lights, runway 16/34.
    Install medium intensity taxiway lights.
    Sealcoat runway 10/28 and taxiways B and E.
    Construct taxiway F and G fillets.
    Construct taxiway H.
    Install new signage and signage modifications.
    ARFF facility.
    ARFF vehicle.
    Pavement management system.
    PFC administrative costs.
    Decision Date: January 29, 1998.
    For Further Information Contact: Ben Guttery, Southwest Region 
Airports Division, (817) 222-5614.

                                           Amendments to PFC Approvals                                          
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                                                                                          Original     Amended  
                                            Amendment      Original         Amended      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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93-01-C-01-HVN, New Haven, CT............     12/10/97      $2,490,450      $1,108,060     06/01/99     04/01/98
94-02-C-02-MSP, Minneapolis, MN..........     12/29/97     107,376,001     126,226,001     05/01/99     01/01/00
93-01-C-09-ORD, Chicago, IL..............     12/30/97     522,045,837     517,271,740     07/01/04     07/01/04

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96-05-C-02-ORD, Chicago, IL..............     12/30/97     412,918,431     423,692,528     07/01/04     07/01/04
97-04-C-01-GFK, Grand Forks, ND..........     12/31/97         339,864         551,993     01/01/98     09/01/98
93-01-C-01-GUC, Gunnison, CO.............     01/05/98         702,133         807,453     03/01/98     04/01/98
96-04-C-01-YKM, Yakima, WA...............     01/06/98         432,000         662,515     07/01/98     02/01/99
95-02-C-02-STL, St. Louis, MO............     01/08/98      86,214,867      92,214,867     02/01/98     03/01/98
95-02-C-03-STL, St. Louis, MO............     01/08/98      92,214,867     108,214,867     03/01/98     07/01/98
94-02-C-02-FLL, Fort Lauderdale, FL......     01/09/98      72,931,754      54,048,754     08/01/99     09/01/98
95-01-C-02-MKE, Milwaukee, WI............     01/13/98      26,629,277      25,522,277     01/01/99     12/01/05
95-02-U-01-MKE, Milwaukee, WI............     01/13/98               0               0     01/01/99     12/01/05
95-03-C-01-MKE, Milwaukee, WI............     01/13/98      32,037,000      66,117,000     04/01/02     12/01/05
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    Issued in Washington, DC on February 17, 1998.
Eric Gabler,
Manager, Passenger Facility Charge Branch.
[FR Doc. 98-5112 Filed 2-26-98; 8:45 am]
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