[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 164 (Tuesday, August 25, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45277-45281]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-22750]
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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 July 1998,
there were 12 applications approved. This notice also includes
information on one application, approved in June 1998, inadvertently
left off the June 1998 notice. 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: Broome County, Binghamton, New York.
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Application number: 98-03-C-00-BGM.
Application type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC level: $3.00.
Total PFC revenue approved in this decision: $1,815,455.
Earliest charge effective date: September 1, 1998.
Estimated charge expiration date: January 1, 2002.
Class of air carriers not required to collect PFC's: Air taxi
operators (as defined by Part 298.2, excluding commuter air carriers as
defined by Part 298.2).
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
Binghamton Regional Airport.
Brief description of projects approved for collection and use:
Runway 10/28 rehabilitation.
Equipment replacement
Brief description of project approved for collection only: Taxiway
rehabilitation.
Brief Description of projects withdrawn:
Passenger terminal refurbishment (design phase).
Passenger terminal refurbishment (construction phase).
Determination: These projects were withdrawn by the public agency
by letter dated June 24, 1998. Therefore, the FAA will not rule on
these projects in this decision.
Decision date: June 26, 1998.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Philip Brito, New York Airports
District Office, (516) 227-3800.
Public Agency: City of San Angelo, Texas.
Application number: 98-03-C-00-SJT.
Application type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC level: $3.00.
Total PFC revenue approved in this decision: $946,651.
Earliest charge effective date: December 1, 1998.
Estimated charge expiration date: July 1, 2006.
Class of air carriers not required to collect PFC's:
Part 135 charter operators who operate aircraft with a seating
capacity of less than 10 passengers.
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
San Angelo Municipal Airport.
Brief description of projects approved for collection and use:
Reconstruct portion of taxiway A.
PFC application.
Electrical vault and equipment.
Radio control lighting circuits for runway 3/21.
Lighting circuit monitoring system.
Replace air traffic control tower airfield lighting control panel.
Control wiring.
Emergency generator.
Upgrade homerun circuits.
Renovate/expand terminal building.
Brief description of projects approved for collection only:
Ramp/runway sweeper.
Install precision approach path indicator on runway 3.
Relocate aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) facility.
Brief description of project partially approved for collection
only: Install precision approach path indicator (PAPI) on runway 3.
Determination: Partially approved. The public agency withdrew a
portion of this project, installation of runway end identifier lights,
by letter dated July 1, 1998. Therefore, the FAA's decision only
involved the PAPI on runway 3, which was approved.
Decision date: July 6, 1998.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ben Guttery, Southwest Region Airports
Division, (817) 222-5614.
Public Agency: Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority, Fort
Wayne, Indiana.
Application Number: 98-02-C-00-FWA.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total PFC revenue approved in this decision: $500,000.
Earliest charge effective date: March 1, 2015.
Estimated charge expiration date: January 1, 2016.
Class of air carriers not required to collect PFC'S: Air taxi/
commercial operators that (1) by Federal Regulation are not required to
report passenger statistics to the Federal government and (2) enplane
10 or fewer passengers per flight.
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
Fort Wayne International Airport.
Brief description of project approved for collection and use:
Master plan update.
Decision date: July 9, 1998.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard A. Pur, Chicago Airports
District Office, (847) 294-7527.
Public Agency: County of Outagamie, Appleton, Wisconsin.
Application Number: 98-03-C-00-ATW.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total PFC revenue approved in this decision: $3,909,000.
Earliest charge effective date: January 1, 1999.
Estimated charge expiration date: April 1, 2003.
Class of air carriers not required to collect PFC'S: None.
Brief description of projects approved for collection and use:
Electrical vault expansion.
Install emergency generator.
Acquire ARFF vehicle.
Airport access road construction.
Construct runway blast pads.
Taxiway A reconstruction.
Acquire snow removal equipment (SRE) [rotary blower and
interchangeable runway broom].
Acquire SRE [truck with plow, bump box, and spreader].
Acquire SRE [truck with front mounted plow].
Acquire SRE [front-end loader].
Construct taxiway J connector.
Decision date: July 9, 1998.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sandra E. DePottey, Minneapolis
Airports District Office, (612) 713-4363.
Public agency: County of Natrona, Casper, Wyoming.
Application number: 98-03-C-00-CPR.
Application type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC level: $3.00.
Total PFC revenue approved in this decision: $614,857.
Earliest charge effective date: October 1, 1998.
Estimated charge expiration date: April 1, 2002.
Class of air carriers not required to collect PFC's: None.
Brief description of projects approved for collection and use:
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) terminal modifications.
Rehabilitate runway 8/26.
Rehabilitate crash fire rescue building ventilation.
Brief description of project disapproved: Water tank rehabilitation
for ARFF use.
Determination: Disapproved. The FAA has determined that this
project exceeds the requirements of FAA
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Advisory Circular 150/5220-4B, ``Water Supply Systems for Aircraft Fire
and Rescue Protection.'' Therefore, the project is not eligible under
Airport Improvement Program (AIP) criteria, paragraph 562 of FAA Order
5100.38A, AIP Handbook (October 24, 1989). Thus, the project does not
meet the requirements of Sec. 158.15(b)(1) and has been disapproved.
Decision date: July 9, 1998.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher Schaffer, Denver Airports
District Office, (303) 342-1258.
Public agency: Monterey Peninsula Airport District, Monterey,
California.
Application number: 98-04-C-00-MRY.
Application type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC level: $3.00.
Total PFC revenue approved in this decision: $459,905.
Earliest charge effective date: December 1, 2001.
Estimated charge expiration date: July 1, 2002.
Class of air carriers not required to collect PFC's: Unscheduled/
intermittent Part 135 air taxis.
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 Monterey peninsula Airport.
Brief description of projects approved for collection and use:
Slurry seal aircraft pavement at southeast T-hangars and slurry
seal Fred Kane Drive.
Extend fire protection water main on north side of airport.
Airfield lighting improvements.
Extend old north side storm drain to detention pond.
Install Halotron in ARFF vehicle.
Concrete repair/sealant at south side ramp.
Holding apron for taxiway A at west end.
Realign portion of Sky Park Drive.
Reconstruct/realign southeast entrance.
Slurry seal taxiway B.
Slurry seal general utility runway 10L/28R and taxiways.
Extend 12-inch water main to old north side.
Terminal automatic door replacement.
Terminal roof replacement, phase I.
Noise exposure map update.
Brief description of projects disapproved: Relocation of power pole
line at Sky Park Drive.
Determination: Disapproved. The FAA has determined that the power
pole line does not constitute an airport hazard, nor does it impede
eligible airport development. Therefore, in accordance with paragraph
594 of FAA Order 5100.38A, AIP Handbook (October 24, 1989), the project
does not meet the requirements of Sec. 158.15(b)(1) and is disapproved.
Airfield generator fuel system.
Determination: Disapproved. The FAA has determined that the removal
and replacement of an underground fuel storage tank with an above
ground tank is not included in 49 U.S.C. 47102(3)(F). 49 U.S.C.
47102(3)(F) defines airport development to be the constructing,
reconstructing, repairing, or improving an airport, or purchasing
capital equipment for an airport, if necessary for compliance with the
responsibilities of the operator or if necessary for compliance with
the responsibilities of the operator or owner of an airport under the
ADA, the Clean Air Act, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
The replacement of underground storage tanks falls within the resources
Conservation and Recovery Act, which is not among the Acts included in
the definition of airport development. The removal and replacement of
the underground storage tank with an above ground tank thus does not
meet the requirements of Sec. 158.15(b)(1) and is disapproved.
Brief description of project withdrawn: Blast pad at holding area
10R.
Determination: The public agency withdrew this project from the
application by letter dated June 19, 1998. Therefore, the FAA will not
rule on this project in this Record.
Decision date: July 14, 1998.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marlys Vandervelde, San Francisco
Airports District Office, (650) 876-2806.
Public Agency: Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport Authority,
Gulfport, Mississippi.
Application number: 98-04-C-00-GPT.
Application type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC level: $3.00.
Total PFC revenue approved in this decision: $1,329,000.
Earliest charge effective date: February 1, 2002.
Estimated charge expiration date: January 1, 2003.
Class of air carriers not required to collect PFC's: None.
Brief description of project approved for collection and use:
Construct terminal phase II, Concourse ``B'', and install jetway.
Decision date: July 14, 1998.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rans D. Black, Jackson Airports
District Office, (601) 965-4628.
Public Agency: City of Manhattan, Kansas.
Application number: 98-01-C-00-MHK.
Application type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC level: $3.00.
Total PFC revenue approved in this decision: $401,978.
Earliest charge effective date: October 1, 1998.
Estimated charge expiration date: January 1, 2004.
Class of air carriers not required to collect PFC's: None.
Brief description of projects approved for collection and use:
Access road (phase 1).
Install Part 139 airfield signage.
Passenger terminal building (design).
Passenger terminal building (construction).
Construct service road.
Passenger walkways.
Airport master plan update.
Rehabilitation of the east apron.
Access road.
Parking facilities.
Security fencing.
Utility service.
Brief description of project approved in part for collection and
use: Landscaping.
Determination: Partially approved. Decorative landscaping is not an
allowable cost under paragraph 591a of FAA Order 5100.38A, AIP Handbook
(October 24, 1989). Therefore, only that portion of the project
intended to prevent soil erosion following construction of the new
terminal is approved.
Decision date: July 17, 1998.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lorna Sandridge, Central Region
Airports Division, (816) 426-4730.
Public agency: County of Emmet, Pellston, Michigan.
Application number: 98-07-I-00-PLN.
Application type: Impose a PFC
PFC level: $3.00.
Total PFC revenue approved in this decision: $115,360.
Earliest charge effective date: August 1, 1998.
Estimated charge expiration date: January 1, 2003.
Class of air carriers not required to collect PFC's: Part 135
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
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than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements at Pellston Regional
Airport.
Brief description of projects approved for collection only:
Rehabilitate aircraft parking ramp.
Emergency standby generator.
Acquire handicap loading device.
Acquire snow blower.
Construct runway 32 access road.
Rehabilitate airport entrance road.
Land acquisition.
Acquire sweeper.
Acquire snow plow.
Decision date: July 22, 1998.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jon Gilbert, Detroit Airports District
Office, (734) 487-7281.
Public agency: San Diego Unified Port District, San Diego,
California.
Application number: 98-02-C-00-SAN.
Application type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC level: $3.00.
Total PFC revenue approved in this decision: $28,089,000.
Earliest charge effective date: September 1, 2000.
Estimated charge expiration date: January 1, 2002.
Class of air carriers not required to collect PFC'S: All Part 135
air taxi 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
San Diego International Airport--Lindberg Field.
Brief description of projects approved for collection and use:
Passenger loading bridges.
Upgrade east and west terminals.
Airport long-term study.
Upgrade electronic information display system.
Storm water oil/water separator system.
Temporary commuter terminal.
Replace ARFF vehicle.
Air cargo ramp lighting.
Upgrade aircraft emergency alarm system.
Modify pedestrian access, west terminal.
East terminal pedestrian bridge.
High speed exit, taxiway B7.
Consolidate air cargo.
Pave fillets, taxiway D.
Blast deflectors, taxiways B2, B3, and D.
Emergency operations center.
Residential sound attenuation.
Upgrade gates 20 and 22.
Brief description of project approved for use only: Demolish lease
building.
Decision date: July 24, 1998.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John P. Milligan, Western Pacific
Region Airports Division, (310) 725-3621.
Public agency: City of Greenville, Mississippi.
Application number: 98-01-C-00-GLH.
Application type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC level: $3.00.
Total PFC revenue approved in this decision: $57,897.
Earliest charge effective date: October 1, 1998.
Estimated charge expiration date: July 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 Mid-Delta Regional Airport.
Brief description of projects approved for collection and use:
Rehabilitate storm sewer.
Rehabilitate taxiway pavements.
Decision date: July 29, 1998.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Keafur Grimes, Jackson Airports
District Office, (601) 965-4628.
Public agency: County of Dickinson, Iron Mountain, Michigan.
Application number: 98-03-U-00-IMT.
Application type: Use PFC revenue.
PFC level: $3.00.
Total PFC revenue to be used in this decision: $62,623.
Charge effective date: September 1, 1995.
Estimated charge expiration date: January 1, 2001.
Class of air carriers not required to collect PFC's: No change from
previous decision.
Brief description of projects approved for use:
Rehabilitate lighting, runway 1/19.
Construct and light taxiway H, general aviation apron; and general
aviation access road.
Install sanitary sewer.
Decision date: July 30, 1998.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jon Gilbert, Detroit Airports District
Office, (734) 487-7281
Public agency: Port of Port Angeles, Port Angeles, Washington.
Application number: 98-04-C-00-CLM.
Application type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC level: $3.00.
Total PFC revenue approved in this decision: $118,572.
Earliest charge effective date: August 1, 1998.
Estimated charge expiration date: November 1, 2001.
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, including air taxi/
commercial operators offering on-demand, non-scheduled public or
private charters.
Determinations: Approved. Based on information contained on 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 William R. Fairchild International Airport.
Brief Description of projects approved for collection and use:
Rehabilitate taxiways and aprons--slurry seal.
Access road rehabilitation.
Purchase snow blower, broom, and vehicle.
Purchase snow plow.
Property purchase for safety area and runway protection zone.
Airport lighting improvements.
Purchase decelerometer.
Brief description of project approved for collection only: Runway
safety area improvements.
Decision date: July 31, 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 approved net PFC approved net charge exp. charge exp.
date revenue PFC revenue date date
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94-01-C-03-MIA, Miami, FL.............. 06/22/98 $125,691,000 $84,030,000 07/01/05 07/01/04
94-01-C-02-DRO, Durango, CO............ 07/02/98 486,015 537,085 06/01/00 08/01/00
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94-01-C-03-PIH, Pocatello, ID.......... 07/02/98 460,000 814,719 03/01/02 12/01/01
93-01-C-02-IAD, Washington Dulles, VA.. 07/07/98 217,657,398 222,657,398 05/01/05 12/01/08
95-02-C-01-COS, Colorado Springs, CO... 07/14/98 7,445,625 11,864,672 12/01/02 08/01/03
93-01-C-10-ORD, Chicago O'Hare, IL..... 07/23/98 508,832,745 1,122,653,958 04/01/05 11/01/11
95-03-C-02-ORD, Chicago O'Hare, IL..... 07/23/98 21,343,524 21,343,524 04/01/05 11/01/11
96-05-C-03-ORD, Chicago O'Hare, IL..... 07/23/98 485,504,529 518,696,198 04/01/05 11/01/11
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Issued in Washington, DC. on August 14, 1998.
Eric Gabler,
Manager, Passenger Facility Charge Branch.
[FR Doc. 98-22750 Filed 8-24-98; 8:45 am]
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