[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 238 (Monday, December 13, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 69579-69581]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-32200]
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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 November
1999, there were seven applications approved. This notice also includes
information on two applications, one approved in February 1999 and the
other approved in June 1999, inadvertently left off the February 1999
and June 1999 notices, respectively. Additionally, nine 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: Duluth Airport Authority, Duluth, Minnesota.
Application Number: 99-03-C-00-DLH.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $561,879.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: May 1, 1999.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: July 1, 2001.
Class of Air Carrier 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 approved
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements
at Duluth International Airport (DLH).
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection at DLH and
Use at DLH:
Acquire snow removal equipment.
Develop airport noise overlay zone.
Energy improvements to terminal building heating, ventilation, and
air conditioning system.
PFC consultation fees.
Brief Description of Project Partially Approved for Collection at
DLH and Use at Duluth Sky Harbor Airport:
Safety/security improvements.
Determination: Partially approved. The installation of security
cameras and a card operated vehicle gate and door are determined to be
ineligible under paragraphs 563 and 569(c) of FAA Order 5100.38A,
Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Handbook (October 24, 1989). In
addition, the acquisition of a 14-foot rescue/recovery boat is
determined to be ineligible in accordance with paragraph 562(d) of FAA
Order 5100.38A, AIP Handbook (October 24, 1989).
Decision Date: February 2, 1999.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gordon Nelson, Minneapolis Airport
district Office, (612) 713-4358.
Public Agency: MBS International Airport Commission, Saginaw,
Michigan.
Application Number: 99-03-C-00-MBS.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $3:00.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $4,234,047.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: January 1, 2000.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: September 1, 2005.
Class of Air Carrier Not Required To Collect PFC's:
Part 135 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 approved
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements
at MBS International Airport.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection And Use:
Acquire snow removal equipment (plow truck with sand spreader).
Improve airport drainage (phase I).
Replace primary underground conduit (telephone and electrical).
PFC application preparation.
Year 2000 computer testing.
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Master plan update.
Improve airport drainage (phase II).
Rehabiliate snow removal equipment/aircraft rescue and firefighting
access road.
Acquire snow removal equipment (plow truck with dump box).
Rehabilitate airport entrance drive.
Rehabilitate service drive.
Construct perimeter fence.
Rehabilitate taxiways B, C, D, G, and H.
Rehabilitate runway 5/23.
Rehabilitate runway 14/32.
Rehabilitate taxiway A and G1.
Acquire snow removal equipment (snow blower).
Decision Date: June 9, 1999.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jon Gilbert, Detroit Airports District
Office, (734) 487-7281.
Public Agency: County of Chatauqua, Jamestown, New York.
Application Number: 99-03-C-00-JHW.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $141,272.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: February 1, 2000.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: August 1, 2002.
Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFC's:
Air taxi and charter carriers filing FAA Form 1800-31.
Determination: Approved. Based on information contained in the public
agency's application, the FAA has determined that the approved class
accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements at
Chatauqua County/Jamestown Airport.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
Deer fencing.
Overlay taxiway D.
Overlay runway 13/31.
Decision Date: November 1, 1999.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Moretto, New York Airports
District Office, (516) 227-3806.
Public Agency: County of Dane, Madison, Wisconsin.
Application Number: 99-04-C-00-MSN.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $9,716,667.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: December 1, 2001.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: December 1, 2006.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC'S: On demand Part
135 air taxi/commercial operators.
Determination: Approved. Based on the information in the public
agency's application, the FAA has determined that the approved class
accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements at
Dane County Regional Airport.
Brief Description of Projects Approved For Collection And Use:
Reconstruct runway 18/36.
Airport security system improvements.
International Lane relocation.
Land acquisition.
Decision Date: November 1, 1999.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sandra E. Depottey, Minneapolis
Airports District Office, (612) 713-4363.
Public Agency: City of Chicago, Department of Aviation, Chicago,
Illinois.
Application Number: 99-11-C-00-ORD.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $1,500,000.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: October 1, 2017.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: November 1, 2017.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's: Air taxi
operators.
Determination: Approved. Based on the information in the public
agency's application, the FAA has determined that the approved class
accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements at
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Brief Description of Projects Approved For Collection at ORD and
Use at Gary/Chicago Airport: Acquire 1,500 gallon aircraft rescue and
firefighting (ARFF) vehicle.
Terminal renovation phase II.
Decision Date: November 16, 1999.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Philip M. Smithmeyer, Chicago Airports
District Office, (847) 294-7335.
Public Agency: City of Saint Cloud, Minnesota.
Application Number: 99-01-C-00-STC.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $1,147,578.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: February 1, 2000.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: October 1, 2019.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC'S: Air ambulance
operators.
Determination: Approved. Based on information contained in the
public agency's application, the FAA has determined that the approved
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements
at Saint Cloud Regional Airport.
Brief Description of projects approved for collection and use:
Electrical revisions.
Airline terminal design.
Airport issues study.
New airline terminal building.
Electrical improvements.
ARFF vehicle plus braking meter.
Snow removal equipment (truck and plow) with radios.
Security fencing.
Airport master plan update.
ARFF building construction.
PFC application administration costs.
Brief Description of Project Withdrawn: Snow removal equipment
building addition.
Determination: This project was withdrawn by the public agency in
its letter dated November 5, 1999. Therefore, the FAA will not rule on
this project in this decision.
Decision Date: November 18, 1999.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert A. Huber, Minneapolis Airports
District Office, (612) 713-4357.
Public Agency: City of San Jose, California.
Application Number: 99-07-C-00-SJC.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $12,950,000.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: October 1, 2001.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: July 1, 2002.
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 approved
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements
at San Jose International Airport.
Brief Description of Projects Approved For Collection And Use:
Aircraft noise and operations management system.
Emergency command post relocation and equipment.
Airfield lighting control system.
Ewert Road improvements.
Skyport access to Airport Boulevard.
Taxiway Y pavement reconstruction.
Transportation access plan, terminal area concept plan, and
terminal C interim upgrade plan.
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Terminal C ramp lighting improvement.
Acoustical treatment of four eligible schools
Brief Description of Project Disapproved: Police building
improvement to support canine unit.
Determination: Disapproved. This project is not eligible in
accordance with either paragraph 563 of FAA Order 5100.38A, AIP
Handbook (October 24, 1989) or Program Guidance Letter 99-1. Therefore,
the project is not PFC eligible and was disapproved.
Decision Date: November 24, 1999.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marlys Vandervelde, San Francisco
Airports District Office, (650) 876-2806.
Public Agency: City of Pullman, Washington.
Application Number: 99-02-C-00-PUW.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $714,731.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: February 1, 2000.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: March 1, 2005.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's:
Air taxi/commercial operators who conduct operations in air
commerce carrying persons for compensation or hire.
Determination: Approved. Based on information contained in the
public agency's application, the FAA has determined that the approved
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements
at Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport.
Brief Description of Projects Approved For Collection And Use:
Develop storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP).
Expand general aviation ramp.
Rehabilitate taxiway A and four connecting taxiways.
Rehabilitate ARFF building.
Purchase snow blower.
Airport drainage improvements-design and construction.
Purchase runway protection zone land.
SWPP update.
Install precision approach path indicator--runway 5/23.
Runway safety area grading improvements, runway 23.
Install runway end identifier lights at the approach end of runway
5, improve runway 5 safety area by installation of declared distance
marking and lighting on runway 5 approach.
Purchase of emergency generator.
Ramp reconstruction-general aviation.
Wildlife/security fencing.
Connecting taxiway B rehabilitation.
New ARFF vehicle.
Brief Description of Projects Approved For Collection Only:
Purchase land leased from Washington State University.
Purchase new snow plow.
Rehabilitation terminal apron.
Rehabilitate runway 5/23.
Taxiway edge lighting.
Decision Date: November 24, 1999.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary E. Vargas, Seattle Airports
District Office, (425) 227-2660.
Public Agency: County of Pitkin, Aspen, Colorado.
Application Number: 99-03-C-00-ASE.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $1,354,000.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: October 1, 2000.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: May 1, 2003.
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 approved
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements
at Aspen/Pitkin County Airport.
Brief Description of Projects Approved For Collection And Use:
Airport frontage road overlay.
Land acquisition.
Brief Description of Project Disapproved: Purchase airport sweeper.
Determination: Disapproved. The FAA has determined that the
acquisition of a regenerative air sweeper for removal of foreign
objects and debris is ineligible in accordance with Program Guidance
Letter 91-8.1.
Decision Date: November 29, 1999.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher J. Schaffer, Denver
Airports District Office, (303) 342-1258.
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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92-01-C-04-TLH Tallahassee, FL.. 11/02/99 $7,567,709 $7,466,447 07/01/98 06/01/98
93-02-U-02-TLH Tallahassee, FL.. 11/02/99 NA NA NA NA
98-03-C-01-TLH Tallahassee, FL.. 11/02/99 5,988,942 6,012,047 08/01/03 04/01/02
97-06-I-02-BDL Windsor Locks, CT 11/05/99 14,000,000 14,659,913 06/01/00 07/01/00
99-08-U-01-BDL Windsor Locks, CT 11/05/99 NA NA NA NA
93-01-C-02-JAN Jackson, MS...... 11/05/99 6,237,459 6,238,505 06/01/98 06/01/98
94-01-C-02-BOI Boise, ID........ 11/08/99 9,651,628 9,650,453 11/01/97 11/01/97
93-01-C-01-SEA Seattle, WA...... 11/10/99 28,847,488 27,911,096 01/01/94 01/01/94
95-01-C-02-LYH Lynchburg, VA.... 11/016/99 515,216 296,723 07/28/98 07/28/98
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Issued in Washington, DC, on December 7, 1999.
Eric Gabler,
Manager, Passenger Facility Charge Branch.
[FR Doc. 99-32200 Filed 12-10-99; 8:45 am]
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