Federal Register, Volume 79 Issue 48 (Wednesday, March 12, 2014)

[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 48 (Wednesday, March 12, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14101-14105]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-05350]

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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 December
2013, there were three applications approved. This notice also includes
information on eight applications, two approved in November 2012, one
approved in August 2013, and five approved in November 2013,
inadvertently left off the November 2012, August 2013, and November
2013 notices, respectively. Additionally, four 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 Chicago Department of Aviation, Chicago,
Illinois.
APPLICATION NUMBER: 13-26-C-00-ORD.
APPLICATION TYPE: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC LEVEL: $4.50.
TOTAL PFC REVENUE APPROVED IN THIS DECISION: $2,484,000.
EARLIEST CHARGE EFFECTIVE DATE: November 1, 2038.
ESTIMATED CHARGE EXPIRATION DATE: December 1, 2038.
CLASS OF AIR CARRIERS NOT REQUIRED TO COLLECT PFC'S: 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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT APPROVED FOR COLLECTION AND USE:
O'Hare School sound insulation program--noise abatement modifications,
St. Tarcissus School.
DECISION DATE: November 2, 2012.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Hanson, Chicago Airports District
Office, (847) 294-7354.
PUBLIC AGENCY: City of Atlanta Department of Aviation, Atlanta,
Georgia.
APPLICATION NUMBER: 12-14-C-00-ATL.
APPLICATION TYPE: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC LEVEL: $4.50.
TOTAL PFC REVENUE APPROVED IN THIS DECISION: $24,355,000.
EARLIEST CHARGE EFFECTIVE DATE: October 1, 2023.
ESTIMATED CHARGE EXPIRATION DATE: December 1, 2023.
CLASS OF AIR CARRIERS NOT REQUIRED TO COLLECT PFC'S: Air taxi/
commercial operators when enplaning revenue passengers in limited,
irregular, special service air taxi/commercial operations such as air
ambulance services, student instruction, and non-stop sightseeing
flights, that begin and end at the airport and are concluded within a
25-mile radius of the airport.
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

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USE AT A $4.50 PFC LEVEL: North deicing facility. Runway 10/28 bridge
and taxiway SG bridge deck visual enhancements.
DECISION DATE: November 29, 2012.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott Seritt, Atlanta Airports
District Office, (404) 305-7150.
PUBLIC AGENCY: Broward County Aviation Department, Dania Beach,
Florida.
APPLICATION NUMBER: 13-13-C-00-FLL.
APPLICATION TYPE: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC LEVEL: $4.50.
TOTAL PFC REVENUE APPROVED IN THIS DECISION: $50,899,175.
EARLIEST CHARGE EFFECTIVE DATE: February 1, 2031.
ESTIMATED CHARGE EXPIRATION DATE: February 1, 2032.
CLASS 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 Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTS APPROVED FOR COLLECTION AND USE AT A
$3.00 PFC LEVEL:
Loading bridges, phase II.
Rehabilitation of runway 9L/27R (design only).
Aircraft rescue and firefighting truck 210 replacement.
Disabled passenger lift replacement.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT PARTIALLY APPROVED FOR COLLECTION AND
USE AT A $4.50 PFC LEVEL: In-line explosives detection system baggage
system.
DETERMINATION: Partially approved for collection and use. In
accordance with Sec. 158.15(b)(6), the duty free concession storage
area in Terminal 2 is not PFC eligible. Further, in accordance with
Sec. 158.15(b)(2), the air carrier operations space is not PFC
eligible. However, according to the PFC application, the costs of these
relocations are not included in the PFC amount requested for this
project so the PFC amount of the project is not being reduced as a
result of the ineligible areas. In addition, the FAA found a
mathematical error in the estimate for the baggage system in Terminal 4
and is reducing the approved PFC amount accordingly.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT PARTIALLY APPROVED FOR COLLECTION AND
USE AT A $3.00 PFC LEVEL: Hardstand operation equipment.
DETERMINATION: Partially approved for collection and use. In
accordance with Sec. 158.15(b)(2), the air stair component is not PFC
eligible.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF WITHDRAWN PROJECT: Noise monitors.
DATE OF WITHDRAWAL: August 16, 2013.
DECISION DATE: August 26, 2013.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Moore, Orlando Airports District
Office, (407) 812-6331
PUBLIC AGENCY: State of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii.
APPLICATION NUMBER: 13-05-C-00-HNL.
APPLICATION TYPE: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC LEVEL: $4.50.
TOTAL PFC REVENUE APPROVED IN THIS DECISION: $301,094,938.
EARLIEST CHARGE EFFECTIVE DATE: February 1, 2014.
ESTIMATED CHARGE EXPIRATION DATE: July 1, 2026.
CLASS OF AIR CARRIERS NOT REQUIRED TO COLLECT PFC'S: None.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTS APPROVED FOR COLLECTION AT HONOLULU
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (HNL) AND USE AT HNL AT A $4.50 PFC LEVEL: Runway
08R/26L pavement rehabilitation.
Runway 04R/22L pavement rehabilitation.
Install runway 04L/22R lighting system.
Loading bridge replacement--Overseas Terminal.
Construct new Mauka concourse.
Aircraft parking apron--Mauka concourse.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTS APPROVED FOR COLLECTION AT HNL AND
USE AT HNL AT A $3.00 PFC LEVEL:
Second level roadway improvements--Overseas Terminal.
Shuttle bus stations between gates 6 and 62--terminal improvements.
Roof canopy replacement--Overseas Terminal.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTS APPROVED FOR COLLECTION AT HNL AND
USE AT HILO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (ITO) AT A $4.50 PFC LEVEL: Construct
aircraft rescue and firefighting facility.
Install access control and closed circuit television.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTS APPROVED FOR COLLECTION AT HNL AND
USE AT KONA INTERNATIONAL AT KEAHOLE AIRPORT (KOA) AT A $4.50 PFC
LEVEL: Construct aircraft rescue and firefighting facility.
Install access control and closed circuit television.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT APPROVED FOR COLLECTION AT HNL FOR
FUTURE USE AT KAHULUI AIRPORT (OGG) AT A $3.00 PFC LEVEL: Land
acquisition.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT APPROVED FOR COLLECTION AT HNL AND USE
AT HNL, ITO, KOA, OGG, AND LIHUE AIRPORT (LIH) AT A $3.00 PFC LEVEL:
PFC administrative costs.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF WITHDRAWN PROJECTS: Taxiway Z structural
improvements at HNL.
Runway 08L/26R widening at HNL.
DATE OF WITHDRAWAL: July 19, 2013/
DECISION DATE: November 22, 2013.

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Install access control and closed circuit television.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTS APPROVED FOR COLLECTION AT OGG AND
USE AT KOA AT A $4.50 PFC LEVEL: Construct aircraft rescue and
firefighting facility.
Install access control and closed circuit television.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT APPROVED FOR COLLECTION AT OGG FOR
FUTURE USE AT OGG AT A $3.00 PFC LEVEL: Land acquisition.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT APPROVED FOR COLLECTION AT OGG AND USE
AT HNL, ITO, KOA, OGG, AND LIH AT A $3.00 PFC LEVEL: PFC administrative
costs.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF WITHDRAWN PROJECTS: Taxiway Z structural
improvements at HNL.
Runway 08L/26R widening at HNL.
DATE OF WITHDRAWAL: July 19, 2013/
DECISION DATE: November 22, 2013.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Wong, Honolulu Airports District
Office, (808) 541-1225.
PUBLIC AGENCY: State of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii.
APPLICATION NUMBER: 13-05-C-00-KOA.
APPLICATION TYPE: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC LEVEL: $4.50.
TOTAL PFC REVENUE APPROVED IN THIS DECISION: $26,963,726.
EARLIEST CHARGE EFFECTIVE DATE: February 1, 2014.
ESTIMATED CHARGE EXPIRATION DATE: July 1, 2026.
CLASS OF AIR CARRIERS NOT REQUIRED TO COLLECT PFC'S: None.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTS APPROVED FOR COLLECTION AT KOA AND
USE AT HNL AT A $4.50 PFC LEVEL: Runway 08R/26L pavement
rehabilitation.
Runway 04R/22L pavement rehabilitation.
Install runway 04L/22R lighting system.
Loading bridge replacement--Overseas Terminal.
Construct new Mauka concourse.
Aircraft parking apron--Mauka concourse.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTS APPROVED FOR COLLECTION AT KOA AND
USE AT HNL AT A $3.00 PFC LEVEL: Second level roadway improvements--
Overseas Terminal.
Shuttle bus stations between gates 6 and 62--terminal improvements.
Roof canopy replacement--Overseas Terminal.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTS APPROVED FOR COLLECTION AT KOA AND
USE AT ITO AT A $4.50 PFC LEVEL: Construct aircraft rescue and
firefighting facility.
Install access control and closed circuit television.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTS APPROVED FOR COLLECTION AT KOA AND
USE AT KOA AT A $4.50 PFC LEVEL: Construct aircraft rescue and
firefighting facility.
Install access control and closed circuit television.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT APPROVED FOR COLLECTION AT KOA FOR
FUTURE USE AT OGG AT A $3.00 PFC LEVEL: Land acquisition.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT APPROVED FOR COLLECTION AT KOA AND USE
AT HNL, ITO, KOA, OGG, AND LIH AT A $3.00 PFC LEVEL: PFC administrative
costs.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF WITHDRAWN PROJECTS: Taxiway Z structural
improvements at HNL.
Runway 08L/26R widening at HNL.
DATE OF WITHDRAWAL: July 19, 2013/
DECISION DATE: November 22, 2013.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Wong, Honolulu Airports District
Office, (808) 541-1225.
PUBLIC AGENCY: State of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii.
APPLICATION NUMBER: 13-05-C-00-LIH.
APPLICATION TYPE: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC LEVEL: $4.50.
TOTAL PFC REVENUE APPROVED IN THIS DECISION: $17,975,817.
EARLIEST CHARGE EFFECTIVE DATE: February 1, 2014.
ESTIMATED CHARGE EXPIRATION DATE: July 1, 2026.
CLASS OF AIR CARRIERS NOT REQUIRED TO COLLECT PFC'S: None.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTS APPROVED FOR COLLECTION AT LIH AND
USE AT HNL AT A $4.50 PFC LEVEL: Runway 08R/26L pavement
rehabilitation.
Runway 04R/22L pavement rehabilitation.
Install runway 04L/22R lighting system.
Loading bridge replacement--Overseas Terminal.
Construct new Mauka concourse.
Aircraft parking apron--Mauka concourse.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTS APPROVED FOR COLLECTION AT LIH AND
USE AT HNL AT A $3.00 PFC LEVEL: Second level roadway improvements--
Overseas Terminal.
Shuttle bus stations between gates 6 and 62--terminal improvements.
Roof canopy replacement--Overseas Terminal.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTS APPROVED FOR COLLECTION AT LIH AND
USE AT ITO AT A $4.50 PFC LEVEL: Construct aircraft rescue and
firefighting facility.
Install access control and closed circuit television.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTS APPROVED FOR COLLECTION AT LIH AND
USE AT KOA AT A $4.50 PFC LEVEL: Construct aircraft rescue and
firefighting facility.
Install access control and closed circuit television.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT APPROVED FOR COLLECTION AT LIH FOR
FUTURE USE AT OGG AT A $3.00 PFC LEVEL: Land acquisition.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT APPROVED FOR COLLECTION AT LIH AND USE
AT HNL, ITO, KOA, OGG, AND LIH AT A $3.00 PFC LEVEL: PFC administrative
costs.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF WITHDRAWN PROJECTS: Taxiway Z structural
improvements at HNL.
Runway 08L/26R widening at HNL.
DATE OF WITHDRAWAL: July 19, 2013/
DECISION DATE: November 22, 2013.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Wong, Honolulu Airports District
Office, (808) 541-1225.
PUBLIC AGENCY: State of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii.
APPLICATION NUMBER: 13-03-C-00-ITO.
APPLICATION TYPE: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC LEVEL: $4.50.
TOTAL PFC REVENUE APPROVED IN THIS DECISION: $17,975,817.
EARLIEST CHARGE EFFECTIVE DATE: February 1, 2014.
ESTIMATED CHARGE EXPIRATION DATE: July 1, 2026.
CLASS OF AIR CARRIERS NOT REQUIRED TO COLLECT PFC'S: None.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTS APPROVED FOR COLLECTION AT ITO AND
USE AT HNL AT A $4.50 PFC LEVEL: Runway 08R/26L pavement
rehabilitation.
Runway 04R/22L pavement rehabilitation.
Install runway 04L/22R lighting system.
Loading bridge replacement--Overseas Terminal.
Construct new Mauka concourse.
Aircraft parking apron--Mauka concourse.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTS APPROVED FOR COLLECTION AT ITO AND
USE AT HNL AT A $3.00 PFC LEVEL: Second level roadway improvements--
Overseas Terminal.
Shuttle bus stations between gates 6 and 62--terminal improvements.

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Roof canopy replacement--Overseas Terminal.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTS APPROVED FOR COLLECTION AT ITO AND
USE AT ITO AT A $4.50 PFC LEVEL: Construct aircraft rescue and
firefighting facility.
Install access control and closed circuit television.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTS APPROVED FOR COLLECTION AT ITO AND
USE AT KOA AT A $4.50 PFC LEVEL: Construct aircraft rescue and
firefighting facility.
Install access control and closed circuit television.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT APPROVED FOR COLLECTION AT ITO FOR
FUTURE USE AT OGG AT A $3.00 PFC LEVEL: Land acquisition.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT APPROVED FOR COLLECTION AT ITO AND USE
AT HNL, ITO, KOA, OGG, AND LIH AT A $3.00 PFC LEVEL: PFC administrative
costs.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF WITHDRAWN PROJECTS: Taxiway Z structural
improvements at HNL.
Runway 08L/26R widening at HNL.
DATE OF WITHDRAWAL: July 19, 2013/
DECISION DATE: November 22, 2013.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Wong, Honolulu Airports District
Office, (808) 541-1225.
PUBLIC AGENCY: Monterey Peninsula Airport District, Monterey,
California.
APPLICATION NUMBER: 14-19-C-00-MRY.
APPLICATION TYPE: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC LEVEL: $4.50.
TOTAL PFC REVENUE APPROVED IN THIS DECISION: $925,000.
EARLIEST CHARGE EFFECTIVE DATE: February 1, 2014.
ESTIMATED CHARGE EXPIRATION DATE: May 1, 2015.
CLASSES OF AIR CARRIERS NOT REQUIRED TO COLLECT PFC'S:
(1) Non-scheduled/on-demand air carriers filing FAA Form 1800-31;
and (2) commuters or small certificated air carriers filing Department
of Transportation (DOT) Form T-100.
DETERMINATION: Approved. Based on information contained in the
public agency's application, the FAA has determined that each of the
approved classes accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual
enplanements at Monterey Peninsula Airport.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTS APPROVED FOR COLLECTION AND USE:
Acquire one standard police vehicle--security improvement.
Improve runway safety area, runway 10R/28L--phase 4.
DECISION DATE: December 3, 2013.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Neil Kumar, San Francisco Airports
District Office, (650) 827-7627.
PUBLIC AGENCY: Jackson County Airport Authority, Medford, Oregon.
APPLICATION NUMBER: 14-11-C-00-MFR.
APPLICATION TYPE: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC LEVEL: $4.50.
TOTAL PFC REVENUE APPROVED IN THIS DECISION: $1,082,418.
EARLIEST CHARGE EFFECTIVE DATE: September 1, 2025.
ESTIMATED CHARGE EXPIRATION DATE: August 1, 2026.
CLASS OF AIR CARRIERS NOT REQUIRED TO COLLECT PFC'S: Air taxi/
commercial operators when enplaning revenue passengers in limited,
irregular, special service air taxi/commercial operations such as air
ambulance services, student instruction, and non-stop sightseeing
flights, that begin and end at the airport and are concluded within a
25-mile radius of the airport.
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 Rogue Valley International--Medford Airport.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTS APPROVED FOR COLLECTION AND USE:
Rehabilitate taxiway C design.
Rehabilitate taxiway B/C construction.
Snow removal equipment (rotary plow).
Rehabilitate taxilanes.
Rehabilitate runway 14/32.
Relocate perimeter fencing.
PFC administration.
DECISION DATE: December 10, 2013.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Trang Tran, Seattle Airports District
Office, (425) 227-1662.
PUBLIC AGENCY: County of Delta, Escanaba, Michigan.
APPLICATION NUMBER: 14-09-C-00-ESC.
APPLICATION TYPE: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC LEVEL: $4.50.
TOTAL PFC REVENUE APPROVED IN THIS DECISION: $134,671.
EARLIEST CHARGE EFFECTIVE DATE: April 1, 2014.
ESTIMATED CHARGE EXPIRATION DATE: November 1, 2016.
CLASS OF AIR CARRIERS NOT REQUIRED TO COLLECT PFC'S: None.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTS APPROVED FOR COLLECTION AND USE:
Airport layout plan update.
Runway 9/27 rehabilitation.
Environmental study.
Westland mitigation.
Acquire easements.
Obstruction removal.
Construct taxiway lighting.
Install supplemental wind cone.
Design and construct snow removal equipment building.
Design and construct perimeter fence.
Rehabilitate taxiways.
Rehabilitate runway 18/36.
Runway safety improvements, runway 18/36.
Apron rehabilitation.
Taxiway B widening and taxiway C rehabilitation.
DECISION DATE: December 19, 2013.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Irene Porter, Detroit Airports
District Office, (734) 229-2915.

Amendments to PFC Approvals
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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
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10-08-C-02-GCC Gillette, WY..... 12/3/13 $813,164 $793,843 11/01/14 01/01/14
10-04-C-01-CEC Crescent City, CA 12/4/13 $96,221 $75,221 07/01/18 10/01/14
07-04-C-01-RAP Rapid City, SD... 12/4/13 $1,401,088 $728,665 09/01/08 02/01/08
07-05-C-01-LAWTON, OK........... 12/17/13 $357,888 $566,166 04/01/09 04/01/09
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Issued in Washington, DC, on March 6, 2014.
Joe Hebert,
Manager, Financial Analysis and Passenger Facility Charge Branch.
[FR Doc. 2014-05350 Filed 3-11-14; 8:45 am]
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