[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 243 (Tuesday, December 18, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65244-65247]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-31184]


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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 to PFC Approvals and Disapprovals. In November 
2001, there were 15 applications approved. This notice also includes 
information on one application, approved in October 2001, inadvertently 
left off the October 2001 notice. Additionally, seven 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: City of Rhinelander and Oneida County, Rhinelander, 
Wisconsin.
    Application Number: 01-07-C-00-RHI.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $34,405.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: January 1, 2004.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: April 1, 2004.
    Class of Air Carriers 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 Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use: 
Communication tower. Repaint runway with beads. Airfield signage. 
Runway safety area grading. Survey and clear obstructions. PFC 
application administrative costs.
    Decision Date: October 5, 2001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel J. Millenacker, Minneapolis 
Airports District Office, (612) 713-4350.
    Public Agency: Port of Oakland, Oakland, California.
    Application Number: 01-10-C-00-OAK.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $32,000,000.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: February 1, 2002.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: October 1, 2003.
    Classes of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's: (1) Non-
scheduled/on-demand air carriers filing FAA Form 1800-31; (2) commuters 
or small certificated air carriers filing Department of Transportation 
Form 298-C T1 or E1.
    Determination: Approved. Based on information contained in the 
public agency's application, the FAA has determined that each approved 
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements 
at Oakland International Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use: 
Terminal One ticket counter expansion, phase 1. Overlay runway 11/29. 
Terminals One and Two restroom improvements. Multi-user system 
equipment in Terminal One.
    Brief Description of Withdrawn Projects: Construct remote overnight 
aircraft parking apron. Terminal One gate improvement.
    Determination: These projects were withdrawn by the public agency 
by letter dated September 24, 2001. Therefore, the FAA did not rule on 
these projects in this decision.
    Decision Date: November 1, 2001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marlys Vandervelde, San Francisco 
Airports District Office, (650) 876-2806.
    Public Agency: Waterloo Airport Commission, Waterloo, Iowa.
    Application Number: 01-04-C-00-ALO.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $291,800.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: May 1, 2003.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: July 1, 2004.
    Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFC's: None.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use: 
Runway 12/30 rejuvenation. Runway 18/36 rejuvenation. Reconstruct 
taxiway E. Reconstruct and overlay taxiway A.
    Brief Description of Project Approved for Use: Terminal building 
modernization--construction.
    Decision Date: November 6, 2001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lorna Sandridge, Central Region 
Airports Division, (816) 329-2641.
    Public Agency: City of Macon Municipal Aviation Department, Macon, 
Georgia.
    Application Number: 01-01-C-00-MCN.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $356,842.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: March 1, 2002.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: April 1, 2005.
    Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFC's: 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 
Middle Georgia Regional Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use: 
Rehabilitate runway 5/23. Passenger terminal improvements.
    Brief Description of Disapproved Project: Airport entrance road.
    Determination: The FAA has determined that this project does not 
meet the requirements of Sec. 158.25(b)(14)(ii). The public agency

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did not provide a list of alternative projects to use PFC revenue.
    Decision Date: November 8, 2001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel Gaetan, Atlanta Airports 
District Office, (404) 305-7146.
    Public Agency: Kenton County Airport Board, Covington, Kentucky.
    Application Number: 01-07-C-00-CVG.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Levbel: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $27,138,000.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: June 1, 2002.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: June 1, 2003.
    Classes of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's: (1) Part 121 
supplemental operators which operate at the airport without an 
operating agreement with public agency and enplane less than 1,500 
passengers per year; (2) Part 135 on-demand air taxis, both fixed wing 
and rotary.
    Determination: Approved. Based on the information in the public 
agency's application, the FAA has determined each of the approved 
classes accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual 
enplanements at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use: 
Concourse C improvements: south infill expansion; and north infill 
expansion and entry and canopy renovation. Deicing system enhancements: 
in stream treatment system engineering/design; and glycol processing 
and recycling facility. Taxiway M extension and connecting taxiways. 
Taxiways N extension. Aircraft rescue and firefighting satellite 
building (phase I). Planning study updates: airport master plan update 
(2002); and part 150 study update (2003).
    Brief Description of Projects Partially Approved for Collection and 
Use: Runway 27 safety zone improvements: realign taxiway M; and runway 
27 runway safety and area improvements.
    Determination: The FAA has determined that the threshold relocation 
should not be constructed as proposed because of safety concerns. 
Therefor, the project was partially approved.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jerry O. Bowers, Memphis Airports 
District Office, (901) 544-3495.
    Public Agency: Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, Nashville, 
Tennessee.
    Application Number: 01-09-C-00-BNA.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $26,005,000.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: October 1, 2002.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: October 1, 2004.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's: Part 135 (air 
taxi).
    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 the Nashville International Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use: 
Donelson Pike and Terminal Drive relocation. Inbound baggage carousel 
security cages. Elevator on A concourse. Airfield pavement 
rehabilitation. Airfield hold bar modifications. Precision approach 
path indicator lights on runways 2L and 31. Aircraft rescue and 
firefighting vehicle. Cargo area infrastructure and utility 
improvements. Live scan fingerprint equipment.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia K. Wills, Memphis Airports 
District Office, (901) 544-3495.
    Public Agency: Telluride Regional Airport Authority, Telluride, 
Colorado.
    Application Number: 01-03-I-00-TEX.
    Application Type: Impose a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $430,000.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: April 1, 2002.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: January 1, 2007.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's: 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 approved 
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements 
at the Telluride Regional Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection: Land 
acquisition. Design engineering.
    Decision Date: November 13, 2001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chris Schaffer, Denver Airports 
District Office, (303) 342-1258.
    Public Agency: County of Brown, Green Bay, Wisconsin.
    Application Numbers: 01-03-C-00-GRB.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $1,023,400.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: March 1, 2002.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: October 1, 2002.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's: 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 
Austin Straubel International Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use: 
Parallel taxiways D and M construction. PFC administrative costs.
    Decision Date: November 11, 2001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel J. Millenacker, Minneapolis 
Airports District Office, (612) 713-4350.
    Public Agency: Yakima Air Terminal Board, Yakima, Washington.
    Application Number: 01-07-I-00-YKM.
    Application Type: Impose a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $456,000.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: March 1, 2002.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: March 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 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 
Yakima Air Terminal--McAllister Field.
    Brief Description of Project Approved for Collection: Runway 27 
safety area improvements, phase II.
    Decision Date: November 13, 2001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne Lee-Pang, Seattle Airports 
District Office, (425) 227-2654.
    Public Agency: County of Routt, Hayden, Colorado.
    Application Number: 01-04-C-00-HDN.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $150,833.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: June 1, 2002.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: November 1, 2002.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's: None.

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    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use: 
Runway 10/28 distance to go signs. Snow removal equipment. Air carrier 
apron drainage (glycol containment). Master plan update. Taxiway A 
rehabilitation and lighting improvements.
    Brief Description of Withdrawn Project: Construction of new 
taxiway.
    Determination: This project was withdrawn by the public agency by 
letter dated August 17, 2001. Therefore, the FAA did not rule on this 
project in this decision.
    Decision Date: November 15, 2001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chris Schaffer, Denver Airports 
District Office, (303) 342-1258.
    Public Agency: Wicomico County Airport Commission, Salisbury, 
Maryland.
    Application Number: 01-01-C-00-SBY
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $44,892
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: February 1, 2002.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: October 1, 2004.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC'S: Both 
unscheduled Part 135 and Part 121 charter operators for hire to the 
general public.
    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 
Salisbury-Ocean City: Wicomico Regional Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use: 
Develop PFC program and PFC application. Install airfield guidance 
signs and electrical vault. Design and construct fillet widening for 
runway 5/23 with joint reconstruction. Construct taxiway B extension 
and overlay taxiway B. Rehabilitate taxiway C. Rehabilitate taxiway D. 
Acquire land. Runway 5 and 23 approaches. Rehabilitate runway 5/23 
medium intensity runway lights and runway 5 runway end intensity 
lights. Conduct environmental assessment. Acquire snow removal 
equipment. acquire passenger lift equipment.
    Decision Date: November 21, 2001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eleanor Schifflin, Eastern Region 
Airports Division, (718) 553-3354.
    Public Agency: Metropolitan Airport Authority of Rock Island 
County, Moline, Illinois.
    Application Number: 01-04-C-00-MLI.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $1,520,320
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: July 1, 2016.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: July 1, 2017.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC'S: 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 
Quad City International Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use: 
Aircraft rescue and firefighting equipment purchase. Purchase of 
regional jet boarding bridges.
    Decision Date: November 23, 2001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard A. Pur, Chicago Airports 
District Office, (847) 294-7527.
    Public Agency: Northwestern Regional Airport Commission, Traverse 
City, Michigan.
    Application Number: 01-02-C-00-TVC.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $420,019.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: January 1, 2017.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: January 1, 2018.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC'S: Part 135 air 
taxi/commercial operators filing FAA Form 1800-31.
    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 
Cherry Capital Airport.
    Brief Description of Project Approved for Use: Design and construct 
new terminal building, ramp for new terminal, and taxiway for new 
terminal.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use: 
Pavement sensor system. Terminal expansion. Connector taxiway. High 
intensity runway lights, runway 10/28. Terminal apron lighting. Snow 
removal equipment procurement, plow truck. Taxiway D. Tie-down apron 
and taxi streets. Retention ponds. Expand equipment storage building. 
Deer control fence. Airfield signs. Taxiway to west hangar area. 
Bituminous overlay taxiways A, B, and J. Holding apron, runway 28 end. 
Security fencing and power gates. Screen wall and blast deflectors. 
Expansion of airline terminal. Snow removal equipment procurement. 
Rehabilitate southeast general aviation apron and airline apron. 
Loading bridge. Master plan. Snow removal equipment procurement (snow 
blower). Friction testing vehicle. Rehabilitate airport access road. 
Relocate water main. Jet bridge for regional carrier. Restroom addition 
to airline terminal. Relocate beacon. Security fencing. Conduct phase I 
of financial and land use plan.
    Decision Date: November 23, 2001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Arlene B. Draper, Detroit Airports 
District Office, (734) 487-7282.
    Public Agency: County of Beltrami and City of Bemidji, Bemidji, 
Minnesota.
    Application Number: 01-02-C-00-BJI.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $201,952.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: February 1, 2002.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: August 1, 2003.
    Classes of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's: (1) Non-
scheduled/on-demand air carriers filing FAA Form 1800-31; (2) commuters 
or small certificated air carriers filing Department of Transportation 
Form 298-C or E1.
    Determination: Approved. Based on information contained in the 
public agency's application, the FAA has determined that each approved 
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements 
at Bemidji/Beltrami County Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use: 
Acquire aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle. Improve terminal. 
Replace runway and taxiway lighting cables. Install deer fence (phase 
I). Expand auto parking lot. Improve boundary fence. Seal coat parking 
lot. Install terminal security. PFC application. Rehabilitate apron. 
Update master plan. Replace snow removal equipment.
    Decision Date: November 23, 2001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel J. Millenacker, Minneapolis 
Airports District Office, (612) 713-4350.
    Public Agency: Capital Region Airport Authority, Lansing, Michigan.
    Application Number: 01-04-C-00-LAN.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.

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    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $8,913.046.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: July 1, 2005.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: August 1, 2011.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's: Non-scheduled 
part 135 and air taxi 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 the Capital City Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use: 
Replace multi-user flight information display system. Replace security 
access control system. Overlay taxiway C and end of runway 24. 
Reconstruct terminal appron. Master plan/part 150 update. Relocate 
rental car lot. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) 
permit--mitigation phase II. NPDES permit--mitigation phase III. PFC 
consultation fees. Replace baggage claim equipment. Baggage claim 
expansion.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection: Reconstruct 
taxiway fillets. Gate expansion. Purchase and install ground level 
loading bridges.
    Decision Date: November 28, 2001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Arlene B. Draper, Detroit Airports 
District Office, (734) 487-7282.
    Public Agency: City of Naples Airport Authority, Naples, Florida.
    Application Number: 01-03-I-00-APF.
    Application Type: Impose a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $850,000.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: February 1, 2002.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: June 1, 2007.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's: Non-scheduled 
air carriers and charter flights using aircraft with less than 10 
seats.
    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 the Naples Municipal Airport.
    Brief Description of Project Approved for Collection: Rehabilitate 
and extend taxiway B.
    Decision Date: November 30, 2001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Ganley, Orlando Airports 
District Office, (407) 812-6331, extension 25.

                                                               Amendments to PFC Approvals
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                Amendment No. city, state                      Amendment      Original approved  Amended  approved   estimated charge   estimated charge
                                                             approved date     net PFC revenue    net PFC revenue       exp. date          exp. date
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95-01-03-SAN, San Diego, CA..............................           08/23/01        $97,705,000       $105,896,731           09/01/00           03/01/01
98-02-C-01-SAN, San Diego, CA............................           08/23/01         28,089,000         49,972,839           01/01/02           06/01/03
*96-01-1-01-TVC, Traverse City, MI.......................           10/25/01         14,846,381         14,846,381           01/01/17           01/01/17
*96-04-C-02-SMF, Sacramento, CA..........................           10/31/01         78,993,780         78,993,780           04/01/06           02/01/03
93-01-C-01-RNO, Reno, NV.................................           10/31/01         33,896,157         37,973,702           05/01/99           05/01/99
98-07-1-03-PHL, Philadelphia, PA.........................           11/09/01        672,000,000        946,267,790           07/01/07           02/01/11
99-08-U-02-PHL, Philadelphia, PA.........................           11/09/01                 NA                 NA           07/01/07           02/01/11
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Note: The amendments denoted by an asterisk (*) include a change to the PFC level charged from $3.00 per enplaned passenger to $4.50 per enplaned
  passenger. For Sacramento, CA and Traverse City, MI, this change is effective on January 1, 2002.


    Issued in Washington, DC, on December 12, 2001.
Barry Molar,
Manager, Airports Financial Assistance Division.
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