72 FR 131 pgs. 37559-37563 - Notice of Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Approvals and Disapprovals
Type: NOTICEVolume: 72Number: 131Pages: 37559 - 37563
FR document: [FR Doc. 07-3340 Filed 7-9-07; 8:45 am]
Agency: Transportation Department
Sub Agency: Federal Aviation Administration
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
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 June 2007, there were six applications approved. This notice also includes information on nine applications, two approved in December 2006, three approved in January 2007, one approved in February 2007, and the remaining three approved in May 2007, inadvertently left off the December 2006, January 2007, February 2007, and May 2007 notices, respectively. Additionally, 19 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 158.29.
PFC Applications Approved
Public Agency: County and City of Spokane, Spokane, Washington.
Application Number: 06-06-C-00-GEG.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $24,754,062.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: December 1, 2007.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: April 1, 2012.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: None.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
Security enhancements
Snow removal equipment
Brief Description of Project Partially Approved for Collection and Use: Planning and design for runway 3 extension.
Determination: Partially approved. The purpose and need for the final length has not been determined. The approved amount is limited to that amount that will fund the environmental planning and partial design needed in support of the environmental analysis.
Brief Description of Project Approved for Collection: Construction of runway 3 extension.
Brief Description of Withdrawn Project: Airport layout plan update.
Date of Withdrawal: August 23, 2006.
Decision Date: December 4, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Warren Ferrell, Northwest Mountain Region Airports Division, (425) 227-2612.
Public Agency: Wichita Airport Authority, Wichita, Kansas.
Application Number: 07-05-C-00-ICT.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $3,918,050.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: July 1, 2007.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: October 1, 2008.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: None.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
Taxiway N construction
Taxiway M construction
Taxiways L and H construction
Runway and taxiway shoulders/ blast pad rehabilitation
Airfield deicing vehicle
Three airfield plow trucks with sanders
Two dump trucks with snow plows
Safety building/ airport security
Brief Description of Disapproved Project: Airfield paint truck.
Determination: This truck is for routine maintenance activities and does not meet the requirements of 158.15(b).
Decision Date: December 29, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Lorna Sandridge, Central Region Airports Division, (816) 329-2641.
Public Agency: County and City of Twin Falls, Twin Falls, Idaho.
Application Number: 07-03-C-00-TWF.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $560,416.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: July 1, 2007.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: October 1, 2011.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: Air taxi/commercial operators utilizing aircraft having a seating capacity of less than 20 passengers.
Determination: Approved. Based on information submitted 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 Joslin Field-Magic Valley Regional Airport.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
Runway 7/25 pavement rehabilitation
Taxilane reconstruction
Update airport master plan study
Taxiway and taxilane rehabilitation
Acquire snow plow and snow removal equipment
Construct snow removal equipment storage building
Security enhancements
Taxilane reconstruction
Construction of taxilanes 10, 11, and 12
Taxiway Delta extension
Acquire sweeper, snow plow, and snow blower
Apron rehabilitation
Access road rehabilitation
Runway 12 safety area
Decision Date: January 8, 2007
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Trang Tran, Seattle Airports District Office, (425) 227-1662.
Public Agency: City of Manchester, New Hampshire.
Application Number: 06-11-C-00-MHT.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $17,257,727.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: January 1, 2020.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: December 1, 2021.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: On demand air taxi/ commercial operators.
Determination: Approved. Based on information submitted 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 Manchester Airport.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
Reconstruction of a portion of runway 6/24 and improvements to the safety area
Reconstruction of a portion of taxiway E
Construction of a stub taxiway at taxiway T
Demolition of air traffic control tower
PFC application development
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection:
Glycol collection system
Extension of runway 24 safety area
Decision Date: January 17, 2007.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Priscilla Scott, New England Region Airports Division, (781) 238-7614.
Public Agency: City of Abilene, Texas.
Application Number: 07-02-C-00-ABI.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $2,519,008.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: July 1, 2008.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: August 1, 2015.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: None.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
Rehabilitate air carrier apron
Acquire snow removal equipment and interactive aircraft rescue and firefighting training system
Rehabilitate taxiways C and D lighting system
Improve runway 17L runway safety area
Security fence upgrades and installation of computer controlled access system
Drainage improvements
Extend taxiway D, phase I and phase II
Terminal building improvements, phase IV
Rehabilitate runway 17L/35R lighting system
Pavement maintenance management plan
Airport entrance road improvements
PFC application and administration costs
Decision Date: January 18, 2007.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Marcelino Sanchez, Texas Airports District Office, (817) 222-5652.
Public Agency: Meridian Airport Authority, Meridian, Mississippi.
Application Number: 07-09-C-00-MEI.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $61,057.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: April 1, 2009.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: October 1, 2009.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: None.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
Rehabilitate guidance signs
Wildlife assessment
Security equipment
Rehabilitate automatic gate
Install emergency generators
Taxiway A relocation design
Decision Date: February 13, 2007.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Barbara Simmons, Jackson Airports District Office, (601) 664-9881.
Public Agency: City of Brownsville, Texas.
Application Number: 07-03-C-00-BRO.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $470,349.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: June 1, 2008.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: October 1, 2009.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: None.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
Planning studies
Terminal building loading bridge
Acquire safety equipment
Runway 17 rehabilitation
Runway 13L/31R rehabilitation
Security system upgrade
Airfield sweeper
Apron expansion
Land acquisition
PFC application and administration fees
Decision Date: May 7, 2007.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Rodney Clark, Texas Airports District Office, (817) 222-5659.
Public Agency: Tri-Cities Airport Commission, Blountville, Tennessee.
Application Number: 07-03-C-00-TRI.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $1,264,140.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: March 1, 2012.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: October 1, 2014.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: None.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
Baggage claim system
Master plan update
Administrative fees
Decision Date: May 30, 2007.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michael Thompson, Memphis Airports District Office, (901) 322-8188.
Public Agency: City of Orlando, Florida.
Application Number: 07-11-C-00-MCO.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $48,580,000.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: November 1, 2018.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: June 1, 2019.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: None.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
Airside terminals 1 and 4, Federal Inspection Services passenger capacity enhancements
East/west security checkpoints
Automated people mover automatic train operation controls rehabilitation
Baggage systems rehabilitation
Terminal infrastructure improvements
Common use terminal equipment/common use self service improvements
Airfield capacity improvements
Decision Date: May 31, 2007.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Susan Moore, Orlando Airports District Office, (407) 812-6331, extension 120.
Public Agency: City of San Jose, California.
Application Number: 06-15-C-00-SJC.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $495,095,000.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: October 1, 2014.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: December 1, 2026.
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 submitted 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 Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Brief Description of Project Approved for Collection and Use: Terminal B-north concourse.
Decision Date: June 13, 2007.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ron Biaoco, San Francisco Airports District Office, (650) 876-2778, extension 626.
Public Agency: County of Pitken, Aspen, Colorado.
Application Number: 07-06-C-00-ASE.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $2,078,000.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: November 1, 2009.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: August 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 submitted 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 Aspen-Pitkin County/Sardy Field.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
Acquire aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle
Terminal area planning study
Airport utility master plan
PFC application and administration fees
Decision Date: June 15, 2007.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Chris Schaffer, Denver Airports District Office, (303) 342-1258.
Public Agency: Springfield Airport Authority, Springfield, Illinois.
Application Number: 07-11-C-00-SPI.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $447,000.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: September 1, 2007.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: May 1, 2009.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: On demand air taxis.
Determination: Approved. Based on information submitted 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 Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
Replace baggage claim equipment
Upgrade security system preliminary phase
Upgrade security system design phase
Replace emergency generator
Renovate checkpoint office (old entrance)
Decision Date: June 15, 2007.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Chad Oliver, Chicago Airports District Office, (847) 294-7199.
Public Agency: Evansville-Vanderburgh Airport Authority, Evansville, Indiana.
Application Number: 07-01-C-00-EVV.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $1,270,789.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: August 1, 2007.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: November 1, 2008.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: Air taxi operators filing FAA Form 1800-31.
Determination: Approved. Based on information submitted 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 Evansville Regional Airport.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
Construct power vault
Runway lighting modifications
Apron lighting modifications
Old terminal demolition
Plans and specifications to convert runway 9/27 to a taxiway
Partial overlay of runway 4/22
Expansion of general aviation apron
Design and construct airport guidance signs
Overlay runway 4/22
General aviation apron overlay
Environmental assessment for the runway 18/36 extension
Design and relocation of taxiway C
Design and perimeter fencing replacement
Construct perimeter fence
Preliminary engineering studies to rehabilitate runway 18/36
Purchase replacement aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle
Rehabilitate runway 18/36
Rehabilitate runway 9/27
Rehabilitate runway 4/22 and taxiway H
Design rehabilitation of runway 4/22 and taxiway H
Rehabilitate runway 4/22, phase 2
Runway 4/22 and taxiway H edge lighting
Partial overlay of taxiway A
Property acquisition and demolition
Property acquisition-parcels 127, 129, 131, and 139
Airport layout plan update-property map
Improve security fence
Runway 18/36 extension, phase 1
Runway 4/22 perimeter road replacement
Runway 18/36 extension, phase 2
Runway 18/36 extension, phase 2B
Construct perimeter road
Runway 18/36 extension, phase 3
Runway 18/36 extension, phase 3B
Runway 18/36 extension, phase 4
Airport master plan update
Construct taxiway A2
Rehabilitate taxiway lighting
Install precision approach path indicator on runway 18/36
Rehabilitate runway 4/22 intersections
Runway 18/36 extension land acquisition
Purchase aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle
Realign and rehabilitate taxiway C
Video security system
Decision Date: June 18, 2007.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sandy Lyman, Chicago Airports District Office, (847) 294-7525.
Public Agency: City of Redding, California.
Application Number: 07-03-C-00-RDD.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $809,295.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: August 1, 2007.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: September 1, 2010.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: None.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
Install security fencing
Rehabilitate general aviation apron, phases II and III, and construct fire protection waterline
Design and construct aircraft rescue and firefighting building, phases II, III, and IV
Design and rehabilitate taxiways A and B including medium intensity taxiway lighting
Terminal building rehabilitation (design), phases I and II
Land acquisition for approach protection and environmental assessment (148 acres and parcel 47)
Acquire handicap passenger ramp
PFC application costs
Emergency communication system upgrade
Acquire new sweeper and truck
Design and construct T-hangar taxilane and west taxilane
Municipal Boulevard extension (access road)
Brief Description of Disapproved Project: Maintenance/storage building.
Determination: This project is not eligible in accordance with paragraph 547(e) of FAA Order 5100.38C, Airport Improvement Program Handbook (June 28, 2005). Therefore, this project does not meet the requirements of 158.15(b).
Decision Date: June 27, 2007.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ron Biaoco, San Francisco Airports District Office, (650) 876-2778, extension 626.
Public Agency: Waterloo Airport Commission, Waterloo, Iowa.
Application Number: 07-07-C-00-ALO.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $356,706.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: March 1, 2008.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: March 1, 2011.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: None.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
Runway 12/30 rehabilitation and edge lighting
Taxiway A reconstruction
Rehabilitation of general aviation apron and taxilane
Obstruction survey
Master plan update
Replace snow removal equipment
PFC administration costs
Decision Date: June 27, 2007.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Lorna Sandridge, Central Region Airports Division, (816) 329-2641.
| Amendment No., city, state | Amendment approved date | Original approved net PFC revenue | Amended approved net PFC revenue | Original estimated charge exp. date | Amended estimated charge exp. date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92-01-C-07-HSV Huntsville, AL | 05/29/07 | $15,363,674 | $15,362,369 | 01/01/03 | 01/01/03 |
| 93-02-U-01-HSV Huntsville, AL | 05/29/07 | NA | NA | 01/01/03 | 01/01/03 |
| 92-01-C-08-HSV Huntsville, AL | 05/29/07 | 15,362,369 | 15,352,369 | 01/01/03 | 01/01/03 |
| 96-01-1-03-TVC Traverse City, MI | 05/29/07 | 14,354,594 | 3,637,041 | 01/01/17 | 10/01/03 |
| 01-02-C-01-TVC Traverse City, MI | 05/29/07 | 420,019 | 434,239 | 01/01/18 | 01/01/18 |
| 01-02-C-02-TVC Traverse City, MI | 05/29/07 | 434,239 | 434,239 | 01/01/18 | 01/01/18 |
| 02-07-C-01-MFR Medford, OR | 06/04/07 | 816,000 | 873,613 | 07/01/03 | 06/01/04 |
| 02-08-C-01-MFR Medford, OR | 06/04/07 | 105,000 | 95,448 | 07/01/04 | 09/01/04 |
| 01-07-C-05-CVG Covington, KY | 06/13/07 | 39,517,000 | 39,590,000 | 02/01/04 | 02/01/04 |
| 05-09-C-04-CVG Covington, KY | 06/13/07 | 43,794,000 | 47,705,000 | 12/01/13 | 03/01/14 |
| 06-10-C-02-CVG Covington, KY | 06/13/07 | 33,010,000 | 45,107,000 | 09/01/14 | 07/01/15 |
| 04-06-C-01-GFK Grand Forks, ND | 06/14/07 | 1,842,016 | 1,506,569 | 04/01/08 | 10/01/08 |
| 99-03-C-03-JAN Jackson, MS | 06/15/07 | 11,925,562 | 12,467,652 | 01/01/06 | 01/01/06 |
| 96-02-C-03-IND Indianapolis, IN | 06/18/07 | 11,869,241 | 12,263,017 | 10/01/01 | 10/01/01 |
| 95-01-C-02-SPW Spencer, IA | 06/19/07 | 111,500 | 77,638 | 03/01/06 | 03/01/06 |
| *01-01-C-02-SAT San Antonio, TX | 06/26/07 | 116,417,900 | 238,029,391 | 11/01/12 | 01/01/13 |
| 05-04-C-01-SAT San Antonio, TX | 06/26/07 | 50,682,244 | 118,303,705 | 04/01/16 | 03/01/18 |
| 01-04-C-02-ALO Waterloo, IA | 06/27/07 | 34,700 | 0 | 07/01/04 | 06/01/04 |
| 06-03-C-01-MYR Myrtle Beach, SC | 06/27/07 | 111,182,626 | 0 | 11/01/29 | 08/01/07 |
| Note: The amendment denoted by an asterisk (*) includes a change to the PFC level charged from $3.00 per enplaned passenger to $4.50 per enplaned passenger. For San Antonio, TX, this change is effective onOctober 1, 2007. | |||||
Issued in Washington, DC on July 3, 2007.
Joe Hebert,
Manager, Financial Analysis and Passenger Facility Charge Branch.
[FR Doc. 07-3340 Filed 7-9-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-M