[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 71 (Tuesday, April 13, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19607-19610]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-8371]


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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 February 
2004, there were 11 applications approved. This notice also includes 
information on two applications, one approved in November 2002, and the 
other approved in October 2003, inadvertently left off the November 
2002 and October 2003 notices, respectively. Additionally, three 
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 Bus 
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 Portland, Maine.
    Application Number: 02-03-C-00-PWM.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $14,214,483.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: February 1, 2004.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: December 1, 2010.
    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 approved 
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the

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total annual enplanements at Portland International Jetport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
    Terminal canopy completion.
    Passenger boarding bridge acquisition.
    Passenger boarding bridge--regional jet modifications.
    Runway 11/29 upgrade/relocation.
    Taxiway improvements.
    Terminal roadway system expansion.
    Snow removal equipment acquisition.
    PFC application preparation and program administration.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection: Baggage 
claim expansion and improvements.

    Decision Date: November 29, 2002.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Priscilla Scott, New England Region 
Airports Division, (718) 238-7614.
    Public Agency: Broome County Department of Aviation, Binghamton, 
New York.
    Application Number: 03-06-C-00-BGM.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $7,996.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: February 1, 2005.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: March 1, 2005.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required 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 approved 
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements 
at Greater Binghamton Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Use:
    Aircraft rescue and firefighting facility refurbishment.
    Passenger boarding bridge purchase.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
    Airport security access control system enhancement.
    Airport security fence improvements.
    Decision Date: October 9, 2003.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Levine, New York Airports 
District Office, (516) 227-3807.
    Public Agency: City of Klamath Falls, Oregon.
    Application Number: 03-02-C-00-LMT.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $877,799.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: August 1, 2004.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: December 1, 2011.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC'S: None.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
    Runway safety area design and construction.
    Construct northwest apron.
    Master plan.
    Parking expansion.
    Security improvements.
    Acquire security equipment.
    Rehabilitation of west side apron including associated taxiway.
    Decision Date: February 2, 2004.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne Lee-Pang, Seattle Airports 
District Office, (425) 227-2654.
    Public Agency: Cedar Rapids Airport Commission, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
    Application Number: 04-03-C-00-CID.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $4,182,615.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: May 1, 2004.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: July 1, 2006.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC'S: 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 Eastern Iowa Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
    Acquire two snow removal end loaders.
    Rehabilitate runway 13/31.
    Extend south end of runway 13/31.
    Improve north end of runway 13/31 safety area and relocate road.
    Extend north of runway 13/31 and construct taxiway F connection.
    Improve east end of runway 9/27 safety area.
    Reconstruct T-hangar taxiways and general aviation aprons.
    Construct runway and taxiways overlay.
    Construct cargo ramp expansion, phase I.
    Construct terminal and cargo ramp expansion and rehabilitation, 
phase II.
    Construct cargo apron.
    Rehabilitate cargo apron, phase III.
    Rehabilitate cargo apron, phase IV.
    Decision Date: February 6, 2004.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nicoletta S. Oliver, Central Region 
Airports Division, (816) 329-2642.
    Public Agency: Jackson Hole Airport Board, Jackson, Wyoming.
    Application Number: 04-09-C-00-JAC.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $1,814,693.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: November 1, 2004.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: November 1, 2008.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's: None.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
    Terminal building expansion.
    Landside improvements.
    Noise monitoring system and Part 150 update.
    Runway threshold lighting.
    Security improvements.
    Decision Date: February 9, 2004.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher Schaffer, Denver Airports 
District Office, (303) 342-1258.
    Public Agency: County of Mercer, West Trenton, New Jersey.
    Application Number: 04-02-C-00-TTN.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $1,061,436.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: May 1, 2004.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: May 1, 2011.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's: Nonscheduled/
on-demand air 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 Trenton-Mercer Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
    Construct taxiway E--construction only.
    Airport planning studies.
    Acquire aircraft rescue and firefighting safety equipment.
    Install apron lighting.
    Acquire airport snow sweeper.
    Install airfield guidance signage.
    Construct taxiway G.
    Remove obstructions--runway 24 runway protection zone.
    Improve terminal building.

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    Improve runway 6/24.
    Rehabilitate taxiways A, C and a portion of D.
    Rehabilitate runway 16/34.
    Conduct environmental assessment.
    Acquire aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicles.
    Improve runway safety areas, phase I.
    Security enhancements.
    Design snow removal building, phase I.
    PFC application services.
    Decision Date: February 10, 2004.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Vornea, New York Airports District 
Office, (516) 227-3812.
    Public Agency: Indian Wells Valley Airport District, Inyokern, 
California.
    Application Number: 04-04-C-00-IYK.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $36,183.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: April 1, 2004.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: October 1, 2004.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's: Nonscheduled/
on-demand air 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 Inyokern Airport.
    Brief Description of Project Approved for Collection And Use:
    Install security gates and rehabilitate pavement.
    Decision Date: February 12, 2004.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Delshad, Western Pacific Region 
Airports Division, (310) 725-3627.
    Public Agency: City of Springfield Airport Board, Springfield, 
Missouri.
    Application Number: 03-04-C-00-SGF.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $1,847,000.
    Earliest Charge Expiration Date: May 1, 2004.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: August 1, 2005.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's: Nonscheduled 
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 Springfield-Branson Regional Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
    Design midfield terminal.
    Purchase and install loading bridge.
    Modify existing loading bridges (four).
    PFC consulting fees.
    Brief Description of Withdrawn Projects:
    Acquire land for midfield terminal.
    Determination: This project was withdrawn by the public agency by 
letter dated December 3, 2003.
    Construct snow removal equipment building.
    Construct taxiway T.
    Determination: These projects were withdrawn by the public agency 
by letter dated August 13, 2003.
    Decision Date: February 18, 2004.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lorna Sandridge, Central Region 
Airports Division, (816) 329-2641.
    Public Agency: Golden Triangle Regional Airport Authority, 
Columbus, Mississippi.
    Application Number: 04-03-C-00-GTR.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $285,555.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: August 1, 2005.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: October 1, 2007.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's: None.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
    Construction of air traffic control tower.
    Master plan/noise compatibility study.
    Handicapped lift device.
    Runway overlay, grooving, and marking.
    Taxiway seal coat.
    Reconstruction of general aviation ramp.
    Decision Date: February 23, 2004.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Shumate, Jackson Airports 
District Office, (601) 664-9882.
    Public Agency: Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, Buffalo, 
New York.
    Application Number: 04-05-C-00-BUF.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $7,045,262.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: May 1, 2009.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: April 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 approved 
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements 
at Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
    Design and construction, extension of runway 14/32.
    Design and construction, extension, widening and rehabilitation of 
taxiway D.
    Design and construction, extension and rehabilitation of runway 5/
23.
    Design and construction, extension and rehabilitation of taxiway A.
    Design and construction, overhead canopies for pedestrian walkways.
    Decision Date: February 23, 2004.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Philip Brito, New York Airports 
District Office, (516) 227-3800.
    Public Agency: County of Westchester, Mount Vernon, New York.
    Application Number: 04-02-I-00-HPN.
    Application Type: Impose a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $20,200,000.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: May 1, 2004.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: October 1, 2014.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's: Nonscheduled/
on-demand air 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 Westchester County Airport.
    Brief Description of Project Approved for Collection: New deicing 
facilities.
    Decision Date: February 25, 2004.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Vornea, New York Airports District 
Office, (516) 227-3812.
    Public Agency: Benedum Airport Authority, Clarksburg, West 
Virginia.
    Application Number: 04-03-C-00-CKB.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $2,920,641.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: May 1, 2004.

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    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: May 1, 2054.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's: None.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
    Terminal modifications.
    Construct de-ice containment facility.
    Construct run-up pad.
    Install segmented circle/wind cone.
    Runway extension (land acquisition).
    Runway extension (construction).
    Decision Date: February 25, 2004.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matthew DiGiulian, Beckley Airports 
District Office, (304) 252-6216.
    Public Agency: Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, Nashville, 
Tennessee.
    Application Number: 04-11-C-00-BNA.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $81,518,055.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: April 1, 2007.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: May 1, 2014.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's: Part 135 air 
taxis.
    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 Nashville International Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
    Airfield construction.
    Develop general aviation area south of Murfreesboro Road and east 
of runway 2C/20C.
    Engineering study to develop land north of runway 13/31.
    Relocate electrical vault on west side.
    Storm water treatment facility engineering study and upgrade.
    Widen taxiway fillets at taxiways L2, K2, T3, and Lima Kilo.
    Runway 2C/20C extension (part B).
    Noise mitigation.
    Two elevators in terminal building.
    Airfield pavement rehabilitation (phases 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5) and 
runway 2R/20L joint and crack repair.
    Acquire aircraft rescue and firefighting equipment.
    Acquire pavement sweeper.
    Airfield re-signing.
    Acquire snow removal equipment.
    Brief Description of Disapproved Project:
    Terminal ambulance.
    Determination: The eligibility of emergency vehicles is limited to 
those vehicles required to meet Part 139 requirements. This vehicle is 
not a Part 136 requirement.
    Decision Date: February 26, 2004.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia K. Wills, Memphis Airports 
District Office, (901) 322-8190.

                                                               Amendments to PFC Approvals
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                                                                                      Original                            Original           Amended
                  Amendment No.  city, state                        Amendment     approved net PFC  Amended approved  estimated charge  estimated charge
                                                                 approved  date        revenue      net PFC  revenue      exp. date         exp. date
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92-01-C-05-MCO Orlando, FL....................................          02/06/04       $26,441,847       $34,099,841          09/01/94          09/01/94
95-03-C-02-MCO Orlando, FL....................................          02/06/04       $21,527,408       $18,637,986          04/01/96          11/01/95
02-05-C-03-BGM Binghamton, NY.................................          02/24/04        $4,567,319        $4,567,151          03/01/05          03/01/05
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    Issued in Washington, DC on March 31, 2004.
JoAnn Horne,
Manager, Financial Analysis and Passenger Facility Charge Branch.
[FR Doc. 04-8371 Filed 4-12-04; 8:45 am]
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