[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 226 (Tuesday, November 24, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64986-64988]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-31375]
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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 October
1998, there were 10 applications approved. This notice also includes
information on one application, approved in September 1998,
inadvertently left off the September 1998 notice. 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: Lafayette Airport Commission, Lafayette, Louisiana.
APPLICATION NUMBER: 98-02-U-00-LFT.
APPLICATION TYPE: Use PFC revenue.
PFC LEVEL: $3.00.
TOTAL PFC REVENUE TO BE USED IN THIS DECISION: $150,000.
CHARGE EFFECTIVE DATE: September 1, 1995.
ESTIMATED CHARGE EXPIRATION DATE: September 1, 1998.
CLASS OF AIR CARRIERS NOT REQUIRED TO COLLECT PFC'S: No change from
previous decision.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT APPROVED FOR USE: Rehabilitate runway
11/29.
DECISION DATE: September 22, 1998.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ben Guttery, Southwest Region Airports Division, (817) 222-5614.
PUBLIC AGENCY: Savannah Airport Commission, Savannah, Georgia.
APPLICATION NUMBER: 98-03-C-00-SAV.
APPLICATION TYPE: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC LEVEL: $3.00.
TOTAL PFC REVENUE APPROVED IN THIS DECISION: $1,111,931.
EARLIEST CHARGE EFFECTIVE DATE: June 1, 2016.
ESTIMATED CHARGE EXPIRATION DATE: November 1, 2016.
CLASS OF AIR CARRIERS NOT REQUIRED TO COLLECT PFC'S: Air taxi/
commercial operators.
DETERMINATION: Approved. Based on information 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
Savannah International Airport.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTS APPROVED FOR COLLECTION AND USE:
Extend taxiway E; Construct fire station; Reconstruct east end taxiway
C; Runway 18/36 replace keel section; Extend taxiway A to runway 36;
General aviation taxiway; PFC development, implementation, and
administration.
DECISION DATE: October 2, 1998.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel Gaetan, Atlanta Airports
District Office, (404) 305-7146.
PUBLIC AGENCY: County of Victoria, Victoria, Texas.
APPLICATION NUMBER: 98-02-C-00-VCT.
APPLICATION TYPE: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC LEVEL: $3.00.
TOTAL PFC REVENUE APPROVED IN THIS DECISION: $188,872.
EARLIEST CHARGE EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 1999.
ESTIMATED CHARGE EXPIRATION DATE: January 1, 2002.
CLASS OF AIR CARRIERS NOT REQUIRED TO COLLECT PFC'S: None.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTS APPROVED FOR COLLECTION AND USE:
Airfield drainage improvements (phase 1) and upgrade airfield guidance
sign system; Airport master plan; Drainage improvements (phase 2);
Airport entrance road and terminal access road; Joint seal/pavement
repair/mark runways 12L/30R and 17/35 and taxiways A, B, C, and F;
Rehabilitate runway lighting runway 12L/35R and apron pavement repair.
DECISION DATE: October 2, 1998.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ben Guttery, Southwest Region Airports
Division, (817) 222-5614.
PUBLIC AGENCY: City of Chicago Department of Aviation, Chicago,
Illinois.
APPLICATION NUMBER: 98-09-C-00-ORD.
APPLICATION TYPE: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC LEVEL: $3.00.
TOTAL PFC REVENUE APPROVED IN THIS DECISION: $1,540,000.
EARLIEST CHARGE EFFECTIVE DATE: September 1, 2017.
ESTIMATED CHARGE EXPIRATION DATE: October 1, 2017.
CLASS OF AIR CARRIERS NOT REQUIRED TO COLLECT PFC'S: Air taxi
operators.
DETERMINATION: Approved. Based on information 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
Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTS APPROVED FOR COLLECTION AND USE:
Phase II airport master plan; Terminal apron expansion; Snow removal
equipment.
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DECISION DATE: October 7, 1998.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Philip M. Smithmeyer, Chicago Airports
District Office, (847) 294-7335.
PUBLIC AGENCY: Monterey Peninsula Airport District, Monterey,
California.
APPLICATION NUMBER: 96-03-U-00-MRY.
APPLICATION TYPE: Use PFC revenue.
PFC LEVEL: $3.00.
TOTAL PFC REVENUE TO BE USED IN THIS DECISION: $459,905.
CHARGE EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 1994.
ESTIMATED CHARGE EXPIRATION DATE: July 1, 2002.
CLASS OF AIR CARRIERS NOT REQUIRED TO COLLECT PFC'S: No change from
previous decision.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTS APPROVED FOR USE: Environmental
assessment/environmental impact report for airport road extension;
Airport road extension; Airport road realignment; Sky Park Way
connection to Garden Road.
DECISION DATE: October 13, 1998.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Marlys Vandervelde, San Francisco Airports District Office, (650) 876-
2806.
PUBLIC AGENCY: City of Colorado Springs, Colorado.
APPLICATION NUMBER: 98-05-C-00-COS.
APPLICATION TYPE: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC LEVEL: $3.00.
TOTAL PFC REVENUE APPROVED IN THIS DECISION: $9,029,906.
EARLIEST CHARGE EFFECTIVE DATE: August 1, 2003.
ESTIMATED CHARGE EXPIRATION DATE: April 1, 2005.
CLASS OF AIR CARRIERS NOT REQUIRED TO COLLECT PFC'S: None.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTS APPROVED FOR COLLECTION AND USE:
Glycol pretreatment, outfall system, and new glycol pond; Airport storm
drainage improvements; Runway 17L/35R centerline and touchdown zone
lighting; Install runway end identifier lights on runway 12/30; Snow
removal equipment; Terminal canopy improvements; Construct taxiway B
extension from taxiway B5 to taxiway E; Construct taxiway C north to
taxiway D.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT DISAPPROVED: Apron roadway, glycol
tank, and ground equipment storage area.
DETERMINATION: Disapproved. This project does not meet Airport
Improvement Program (AIP) eligibility requirements as identified in
paragraphs 524 and 553(b)(2) of FAA Order 5100.38A, AIP Handbook
(October 24, 1989). The FAA has determined that the proposed apron is
not a public use apron and that the service road is not required for
the operation and maintenance of the airport. Therefore, this project
does not meet the requirements of Sec. 158.15(b).
DECISION DATE: October 14, 1998.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher Schaffer, Denver Airports
District Office, (303) 342-1258.
PUBLIC AGENCY: Port of Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington.
APPLICATION NUMBER: 97-02-U-00-ALW.
APPLICATION TYPE: Use PFC revenue.
PFC LEVEL: $3.00.
TOTAL PFC REVENUE TO BE USED IN THIS DECISION: $1,187,280.
CHARGE EFFECTIVE DATE: November 1, 1993.
ESTIMATED CHARGE EXPIRATION DATE: November 1, 2014.
CLASS OF AIR CARRIERS NOT REQUIRED TO COLLECT PFC'S: None.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT APPROVED FOR USE: Terminal facilities
development.
DECISION DATE: October 15, 1998.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Vargas, Seattle Airports District
Office, (425) 227-2660.
PUBLIC AGENCY: Huntsville-Madison County Airport Authority,
Huntsville, Alabama.
APPLICATION NUMBER: 98-08-C-00-HSV.
APPLICATION TYPE: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC LEVEL: $3.00.
TOTAL PFC REVENUE APPROVED IN THIS DECISION: $588,935.
EARLIEST CHARGE EFFECTIVE DATE: May 1, 2008.
ESTIMATED CHARGE EXPIRATION DATE: January 1, 2009.
CLASSES OF AIR CARRIERS NOT REQUIRED TO COLLECT PFC'S: (1) Air
taxi/commercial operator, (2) certificated air carrier, and (3)
certified route air carriers operating at Huntsville International
Airport (HSV) and having fewer than 500 annual enplanements at HSV.
DETERMINATION: Approved. Based on information contained in the
public agency's application, the FAA has determined that each proposed
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements
at HSV.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTS APPROVED FOR COLLECTION AND USE:
Security/access control system upgrade; Expand air cargo apron;
Rotating beacon refurbishment; Airfield sweeper/vacuum; Aircraft rescue
and firefighting (ARFF) building renovations; Rehabilitate and expand
general aviation apron; Security vehicle; Pick-up for snow plow usage;
Communications center relocation and upgrade study; Lanier property.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT APPROVED IN PART FOR COLLECTION AND
USE: Snow removal equipment.
DETERMINATION: Approved in part. The public agency has elected to
acquire one tractor snow broom sweeper and one vacuum sweeper in lieu
of two tractor snow broom sweepers to meet its snow removal and foreign
object and debris removal requirements under part 139. Therefore, the
second tractor snow broom sweeper is not eligible for AIP or PFC
funding until the public agency can demonstrate that the airport
qualifies for additional power broom sweeper equipment under Advisory
Circular 150/5220-20.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT DISAPPROVED: Western land acquisition.
DETERMINATION: Disapproved. On the basis of information contained
in the PFC application, the FAA has determined that this land
acquisition (requested as five separate projects) does not meet the
objectives of Sec. 158.15(a); namely that the proposed land acquisition
does not preserve or enhance safety, security, or capacity of the
national air transportation system, reduce noise or mitigate noise
impacts resulting from aircraft operations at HSV, or furnish
opportunities for enhanced competition between or among air carriers.
In addition, the FAA has determined that the proposed land acquisition
is not eligible under AIP criteria in accordance with paragraph 603(b)
of FAA Order 5100.38A, AIP Handbook (October 24, 1989).
DECISION DATE: October 19, 1998.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roderick T. Nicholson, Jackson
Airports District Office, (601) 965-4628.
PUBLIC AGENCY: City of Des Moines, Iowa.
APPLICATION NUMBER: 98-03-C-00-DSM.
APPLICATION TYPE: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC LEVEL: $3.00.
TOTAL PFC REVENUE APPROVED IN THIS DECISION: $7,399,744.
EARLIEST CHARGE EFFECTIVE DATE: December 1, 2001.
ESTIMATED CHARGE EXPIRATION DATE: January 1, 2005.
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
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agency's application, the FAA has determined that the proposed class
accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements at
Des Moines International Airport.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTS APPROVED FOR COLLECTION AND USE:
Terminal restroom renovation; Terminal passenger skywalk; Terminal
passenger skywalk lobby; Terminal capacity enhancement--phase II
(terminal passenger holdroom expansion); Terminal ticket counter
reconfiguration and replacement.
DECISION DATE: October 26, 1998.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Lorna Sandridge, Central Region Airports Division, (816) 426-4730.
PUBLIC AGENCY: Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, Nashville,
Tennessee.
APPLICATION NUMBER: 98-05-C-00-BNA.
APPLICATION TYPE: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC LEVEL: $3.00.
TOTAL PFC REVENUE APPROVED IN THIS DECISION: $1,655,000.
EARLIEST CHARGE EFFECTIVE DATE: May 1, 2001.
ESTIMATED CHARGE EXPIRATION DATE: July 1, 2001.
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 proposed
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual
enplancements at Nashville International Airport.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTS APPROVED FOR COLLECTION AND USE: ARFF
facility expansion; Outbound baggage conveyor system; Moving sidewalk,
Concourse A.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT DISAPPROVED: Perimeter fence--phase
II.
DETERMINATION: Disapproved. On the basis of the information
contained in the public agency's application, the FAA has determined
that this project does not meet the objectives of Sec. 158.15(a).
Furthermore, the FAA has concluded that this project is not adequately
justified since there is currently no aeronautical use of the land to
be fenced.
DECISION DATE: October 28, 1998.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michael L. Thompson, Memphis Airports District Office, (901) 544-3495.
PUBLIC AGENCY: City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
APPLICATION NUMBER: 98-07-I-00-PHL.
APPLICATION TYPE: Impose of PFC.
PFC LEVEL: $3.00.
TOTAL PFC REVENUE APPROVED IN THIS DECISION: $666,098,000.
EARLIEST CHARGE EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 1999.
ESTIMATED CHARGE EXPIRATION DATE: July 1, 2011.
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 proposed
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements
at Philadelphia International Airport.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTS APPROVED FOR COLLECTION ONLY:
Terminal One building (new international terminal), including
associated renovations; Terminal F building (new commuter terminal);
Aircraft parking apron for Terminal One; Aircraft parking apron for
Terminal F; Airport roadway modifications--phase II (revised);
Acquisition of property--west side of Terminal One; Planning and design
of new highway access ramps from I-95.
DECISION DATE: October 30, 1998.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Patrick Sullivan, Harrisburg Airports District Office, (717) 730-2832.
Amendments to PFC Approvals
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Original Amendment
Amendment Original Amended estimated estimated
Amendment No. city, state approved approved net approved net charge exp. charge exp.
date PFC revenue PFC revenue date date
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93-01-C-02-GUC, Gunnison, CO............. 09/24/98 $807,453 $909,962 04/01/99 12/01/99
92-01-C-04-MSO, Missoula, MT............. 09/25/98 2,905,937 3,125,404 01/01/99 05/01/99
97-06-I-01-BDL, Windsor Locks, CT........ 10/01/98 12,602,000 14,360,000 04/01/99 01/01/99
97-04-C-01-LAX, Los Angeles, CA.......... 10/02/98 150,000,000 440,000,000 05/01/00 02/01/04
92-01-C-02-MGW, Morgantown, WV........... 10/07/98 59,509 63,034 01/01/94 01/01/94
94-02-C-04-MGW, Morgantown, WV........... 10/07/98 200,194 180,394 11/01/00 07/01/01
96-03-C-01-MGW, Morgantown, WV........... 10/07/98 18,450 18,450 07/01/01 07/01/01
94-02-C-05-MGW, Morgantown, WV........... 10/15/98 180,394 130,894 07/01/01 10/01/99
92-01-C-02-HLN, Helena, MT............... 10/29/98 962,829 1,877,003 09/01/99 09/01/04
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Issued in Washington, DC. on November 18, 1998.
Eric Gabler,
Manager, Passenger Facility Charge Branch.
[FR Doc. 98-31375 Filed 11-23-98; 8:45 am]
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