[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 231 (Monday, December 1, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 72900-72903]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-28032]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

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 September 
2008, there were 10 applications approved. This notice also includes 
information on two applications, approved in August 2008, inadvertently 
left off the August 2008 notice. Additionally, nine approved amendments 
to previously approved applications are listed.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

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: Erie Regional Airport Authority, Erie, Pennsylvania.
    Application Number: 08-07-U-00-ERI.
    Application Type: Use PFC revenue.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved for Use in This Decision: $10,219,437.
    Charge Effective Date: May 1, 2006.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: May 1, 2024.
    Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFC's: No change from 
previous decision.
    Brief Description of Project Approved for use: Runway 6/24 
extension and runway safety area.
    Decision Date: August 29, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lori Ledebohm, Harrisburg Airports 
District Office, (717) 730-2835.
    Public Agency: Erie Regional Airport Authority, Erie, Pennsylvania.
    Application Number: 08-08-C-00-ERI.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $589,960.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: May 1, 2024.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: February 1, 2025.
    Classes of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFC's: Non-
scheduled on-demand air carriers.
    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 Erie International Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use: 
Terminal expansion and runway environmental assessment.
    Runway environmental assessment, benefit cost analysis, apron 
design and runway safety area.
    Additional environmental assessment, wetlands mitigation, and 
project formulation.
    Quality control.
    Flight information display system.
    Obstruction removal.
    Obstruction removal phase II.
    Install emergency communication system.
    Crack sealing and airside marking.
    Upgrade security systems.
    Acquire safety equipment.
    Server/installation.
    Water service upgrade.
    Airport signage.
    Boarding area renovations.
    Security renovations.
    Terminal plan.
    Miscellaneous terminal improvements.
    Benches and receptacles.
    Security evaluation.
    Emergency generator, phase II.
    Emergency generator, phase III.
    Air conditioning unit--main lobby.
    PFC application preparation.
    Brief Description of Disapproved Project: Energy management system.
    Determination: The FAA determined that the project did not meet 
eligibility requirements.
    Decision Date: August 29, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lori Ledebohm, Harrisburg Airports 
District Office, (717) 730-2835.
    Public Agency: City of Monroe, Louisiana.
    Application Number: 08-03-C-00-MLU.

[[Page 72901]]

    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $16,400,000.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: November 1, 2008.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: June 1, 2036.
    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 Monroe Regional Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use: 
Passenger terminal building.
    Professional fees associated with PFC program administration.
    Decision Date: September 8, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patrick Vaught, Louisiana! New Mexico 
Airports Development Office, (817) 222-5638.
    Public Agency: City of Atlanta, Georgia.
    Application Number: 08-10-C-00-ATL.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $25,166,712.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: April 1, 2020.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: June 1, 2020.
    Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFCs: All 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 Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use: 
Security fencing.
    South airfield lighting vault generator.
    Terminal security screening checkpoint expansions.
    Decision Date: September 16, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anna Guss, Atlanta Airports District 
Office (404) 305-7146.
    Public Agency: Williams Gateway Airport Authority, Mesa, Arizona.
    Application Number: 08-01-C-00-IWA.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $3,585,510.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: November 1, 2008.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: February 1, 2013.
    Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFC's: None.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
    Runway 12L/30R rehabilitation.
    Modify existing terminal building.
    Acquire aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicles.
    Rehabilitate taxiway A and construct taxiway B.
    Cargo apron construction.
    Taxiway F construction.
    Taxiway A/P fillet construction.
    Rehabilitate runway 12C/30C and 12R/30L.
    Part 150--noise compatibility study.
    Decision Date: September 25, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Darlene Williams, Los Angeles Airports 
District Office, (310) 725-3625.
    Public Agency: City of Billings Aviation and Transit Department, 
Billings, Montana.
    Application Number: 08-05-C-00-BIL.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $2,000,000.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: November 1, 2008.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: August 1, 2011.
    Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFC's: None.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
    Acquire high speed runway sweeper.
    Acquire sweeper! vacuum truck.
    Acquire truck chassis for aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle 
water tender.
    Install terminal building emergency generator.
    Decision Date: September 25, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dave Stelling, Helena Airports 
District Office, (406) 449-5257.
    Public Agency: Metropolitan Airport Authority of Peoria, Peoria, 
Illinois.
    Application Number: 08-05-C-00-PIA.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $7,550,000.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: November 1, 2008.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: February 1, 2015.
    Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFC's: Nonscheduled/
on demand 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 Greater Peoria Regional Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
    Passenger terminal construction.
    Snow removal support facility.
    Land acquisition.
    Taxiways A and D relocation.
    Americans with Disabilities Act lift.
    Perimeter road and perimeter fence.
    Master plan.
    Snow removal equipment.
    Operations/security driver training system.
    Decision Date: September 26, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard Pur, Chicago Airports District 
Office, (847) 294-7527.
    Public Agency: State of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii.
    Application Number: 08-03-C-00-HNL.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $55,344,953.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: February 1, 2007.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: January 1, 2010.
    Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFC's: None.
    Brief Description of Project Approved for Collection at Honolulu 
International Airport (HNL) and Use at HNL at a $4.50 PFC Level: 
Taxiways G and L widening.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection at HNL and 
Use at HNL at a $3.00 PFC Level:
    Aircraft rescue and firefighting facilities improvements.
    Escalator improvements.
    Loading bridge replacement.
    Air conditioning system improvements, phase II.
    PFC administrative costs.
    Brief Description of Withdrawn Project: New Diamond Head concourse, 
phase I.
    Date of withdrawal: August 4, 2008.
    Decision Date: September 29, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Wong, Honolulu Airports District 
Office, (808) 541-1225.
    Public Agency: State of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii.
    Application Number: 08-03-C-00-OGG.

[[Page 72902]]

    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $13,034,882.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: February 1, 2007.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: January 1, 2010.
    Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFC's: None.
    Brief Description of Project Approved for Collection at Kahului 
Airport (OGG) and Use at HNL at a $4.50 PFC Level: Taxiways G and L 
widening.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection at OGG and 
Use at HNL at a $3.00 PFC Level:
    Aircraft rescue and firefighting facilities improvements.
    Escalator improvements.
    Loading bridge replacement.
    Air conditioning system improvements, phase II.
    PFC administrative costs.
    Brief Description of Withdrawn Project: New Diamond Head concourse, 
phase I.
    Date of withdrawal: August 4, 2008.
    Decision Date: September 29, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Wong, Honolulu Airports District 
Office, (808) 541-1225.
    Public Agency: State of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii.
    Application Number: 08-03-C-00-KOA.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $4,712,963.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: February 1, 2007.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: January 1, 2010.
    Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFC's: None.
    Brief Description of Project Approved for Collection at Kona 
International Airport at Keahole (KOA) and Use at HNL at a $4.50 PFC 
Level: Taxiways G and L widening.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection at KOA and 
Use at HNL at a $3.00 PFC Level:
    Aircraft rescue and firefighting facilities improvements.
    Escalator improvements.
    Loading bridge replacement.
    Air conditioning system improvements, phase II.
    PFC administrative costs.
    Brief Description of Withdrawn Project: New Diamond Head concourse, 
phase I.
    Date of withdrawal: August 4, 2008.
    Decision Date: September 29, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Wong, Honolulu Airports District 
Office, (808) 541-1225.
    Public Agency: State of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii.
    Application Number: 08-03-C-00-LIH.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $2,497,337.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: February 1, 2007.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: January 1, 2010.
    Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFC's: None.
    Brief Description of Project Approved for Collection at 
LihueAirport (LIH) and Use at HNL at a $4.50 PFC Level: Taxiways G and 
L widening.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection at LIH and 
Use at HNL at a $3.00 PFC Level:
    Aircraft rescue and firefighting facilities improvements.
    Escalator improvements.
    Loading bridge replacement.
    Air conditioning system improvements, phase II.
    PFC administrative costs.
    Brief Description of Withdrawn Project: New Diamond Head concourse, 
phase I.
    Date of withdrawal: August 4, 2008.
    Decision Date: September 29, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Wong, Honolulu Airports District 
Office, (808) 541-1225.
    Public Agency: State of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii.
    Application Number: 08-02-C-00-ITO.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $548,196.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: February 1, 2007.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: January 1, 2010.
    Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFC's: None.
    Brief Description of Project approved for Collection at HILO 
International Airport (ITO) and Use at HNL at a $4.50 PFC Level: 
Taxiways G and L widening.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection at ITO and 
Use at a HNL at $3.00 PFC Level:
    Aircraft rescue and firefighting facilities improvements.
    Escalator improvements.
    Loading bridge replacement.
    Air conditioning system improvements, phase II.
    PFC administrative costs.
    Brief Description of Withdrawn Project: New Diamond Head concourse, 
phase I.
    Date of withdrawal: August 4, 2008.
    Decision Date: September 29, 2008.

                                           Amendments to PFC Approvals
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                     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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
93-01-C-05-CRW, Charleston, WV..        07/17/08      $2,504,316      $2,304,154        12/01/97        12/01/97
98-04-C-03-CRW, Charleston, WV..        07/21/08         700,795         698,992        05/01/00        05/01/00
06-06-C-01-ERI, Erie, PA........        08/29/08       3,140,337      10,582,878        06/01/12        05/01/24
06-02-C-02-HNL, Honolulu, HI....        09/04/08      46,699,392      37,026,705        11/01/09        11/01/09
06-02-C-02-OGG, Kahului, HI.....        09/04/08       9,573,226       7,587,537        11/01/09        11/01/09
06-02-C-02-KOA, Kona, HI........        09/04/08       3,758,088       2,977,261        11/01/09        11/01/09
06-02-C-02-LIH, Lihue, HI.......        09/04/08       2,002,001       1,586,826        11/01/09        11/01/09
06-01-C-02-ITO, Hilo, HI........        09/04/08         467,293         381,671        11/01/09        11/01/09
98-02-C-04-SAN, San Diego, CA...        09/09/08      38,273,650      33,797,475        08/01/03        08/01/03
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



[[Page 72903]]

    Issued in Washington, DC. on November 19, 2008.
Joe Hebert,
Manager, Financial Analysis and Passenger Facility Charge Branch.
 [FR Doc. E8-28032 Filed 11-28-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-M