[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 196 (Wednesday, October 11, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52950-52953]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-25187]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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
1995, there were 10 applications approved. 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 49 U.S.C. 40117
(Pub. L. 103-272) 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: Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois,
Champaign, Illinois.
Application Number: 95-01-C-00-CMI.
Application Type: Impose and use PFC revenue.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total Approved Net PFC Revenue: $1,154,307.
Estimated Charge Effective Date: December 1, 1995.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: November 1, 1998.
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 proposed
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements
at University of Illinois--Willard Airport (CMI).
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
Reimbursement for local share of Part 107 security plan,
Reimbursement for local share of high-speed snow broom,
Reimbursement for acquisition of snow broom,
Reimbursement for local funds used to finance eligible portions of the
design
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and construction of the snow removal equipment storage maintenance
building,
Construction of phase 1 of a mult-phase surface rehabilitation project
on primary runway 14R/32L at the intersection with runway 18/36
together with the first 1,200 feet of runway 14R and runway 18/36,
Reimbursement of local share for preparation and administration of PFC
program,
Replacement of snow removal, equipment,
Phase II--construction of a surface rehabilitation project on primary
runway 14R/32L.
Brief Description of Project Partially Approved for Collection and
Use: Reimbursement for advance plans for the construction of a parallel
runway to runway 14R/32L and update of Exhibit A.
Determination: This approval is limited to the preparation of plans
for the construction of a parallel runway to runway 14R/32L. However,
costs associated with the preparation of the Exhibit A property map are
considered to be administrative costs specifically related to Airport
Improvement Program (AIP) projects. This items is not required for PFC
project approval or administration of the PFC program at CMI;
therefore, the portion of the project for the preparation of the
Exhibit A property map is disapproved for the collection and use of PFC
revenue.
Decision Date: September 5, 1995.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Philip M. Smithmeyer, Chicago Airports
District Office, (708) 294-7434.
Public Agency: Springfield Airport Authority, Springfield,
Illinois.
Application Number: 95-05-U-00-SPI.
Application Type: Use PFC revenue.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total Approved Net PFC Revenue: $64,172.
Charge Effective Date: June 1, 1992.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: July 1, 2007.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's: The
Springfield Airport Authority was previously approved, in a decision
dated November 24, 1993, to exclude a class of air carriers from the
requirement to collect the PFC. This decision does not affect that
ruling.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Use of PFC Revenue:
Rehabilitate taxiway A,
Widen runway 4-22 at both ends,
Acquisition of Miller property,
Security/access modifications to meet Part 107.14 requirements.
Decision Date: September 5, 1995.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Philip M. Smithmeyer, Chicago Airports
District Office, (703) 294-7435.
Public Agency: County of Delta, Escanaba, Michigan.
Application Number: 95-02-U-00-ESC.
Application Type: Use PFC revenue.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total Approved Net PFC Revenue: $149,319.
Charge Effective Date: February 1, 1993.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: December 1, 1997.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's: The County of
Delta was previously approved, in a decision dated November 17, 1992,
to exclude a class of air carriers from the requirement to collect the
PFC. This decision does not affect that ruling.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Use of PFC Revenue:
Acquire land (fee 26.5 acres) including relocation assistance,
Professional engineering services for rehabilitation, widening,
extension, and installation of porous friction course for runway 18/36,
including medium intensity runway lights (MIRL), and new parallel
taxiway, including medium intensity lights,
Rehabilitate, widen, and extend runway 18/36, construct runway 18/36
porous friction course, rehabilitate MIRL.
Decision Date: September 12, 1995.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jon B. Gilbert, Detroit Airports District Office, (313) 487-7281.
Public Agency: City of Rhinelander and County of Oneida,
Rhinelander, Wisconsin.
Application Number: 95-02-U-00-RHI.
Application Type: Use PFC revenue.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total Approved Net PFC Revenue: $38,500.
Charge Effective Date: January 1, 1994.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: April 1, 1996.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's: The City of
Rhinelander and County of Oneida were previously approved, in a
decision dated August 4, 1993, to exclude a class of air carriers from
the requirement to collect the PFC. This decision does not affect that
ruling.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Use of PFC Revenue:
Sanitary sewer and water lines,
Snow removal vehicles.
Decision Date: September 14, 1995.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Franklin D. Benson, Minneapolis Airports District Office, (612) 725-
4221.
Public Agency: Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport Authority,
Charlottesville, Virginia.
Application Number: 95-07-I-00-CHO.
Application Type: Impose a PFC.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total Approved Net PFC Revenue: $1,047,300.
Charge Effective Date: April 1, 1999.
Estiamted Charge Expiration Date: February 1, 2002.
Classes of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's: (1) Air
taxi/commercial operators filing FAA Form 1800-31; and (2) foreign air
carriers.
Determination: Approved. Based on information contained in the
public agency's application, the FAA has determined that the proposed
classes each account for less than 1 percent of the total annual
enplanements at Charlottesville-Albermarle Airport.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for PFC Collection:
Construct additional air carrier ramp,
Reconstruct taxiway A.
Decision Date: September 15, 1995.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Robert Mendez, Washington Airports District Office, (703) 285-2570.
Public Agency: Florence City-County Airport Commission, Florence,
South Carolina.
Application Number: 95-01-C-00-FLO.
Application Type: Impose and use PFC revenue.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total Approved Net PFC Revenue: $881,600.
Estimated Charge Effective Date: December 1, 1995.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: November 1, 1999.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's: Air carriers
operating under Part 135 or Part 298 on an on-demand, non-scheduled
basis, and not selling tickets to the public (air taxis).
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 Florence Regional Airport.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use of
PFC Revenue:
Installation of lighted runway identification signs,
Rehabilitation of MIRL on runway 18/36; overlay taxiway B,
Stormwater drainage/terminal apron,
Abbreviated master plan update,
Terminal expansion and renovation--phase I,
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Airfield signage and pavement marking,
New taxiway edge lighting and precision approach path indicators (PAPI-
4),
Expansion of the airport access road (relocate and rebuild airport
access road).
Decision Date: September 18, 1995.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Cathy Nelmes, Atlanta Airports District Office, (404) 305-7148.
Public Agency: Port of Oakland, Oakland, California.
Application Number: 95-04-U-00-OAK.
Application Type: Use PFC revenue.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total Approved Net PFC Revenue: $15,827,091.
Charge Effective Date: April 1, 1995.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: September 1, 1996.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's: The Port of
Oakland was previously approved, in a decision dated December 23, 1994,
to exclude a class of air carriers from the requirement to collect the
PFC. This decision does not affect that ruling.
Brief Description of Project Approved for Use of PFC Revenue:
Construct aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) facility.
Decision Date: September 18, 1995.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Joseph R. Rodriquez, San Francisco Airports District Office, (415) 876-
2805.
Public Agency: Tri-State Airport Authority, Huntington, West
Virginia.
Application Number: 95-01-C-00-HTS.
Application Type: Impose and use PFC revenue.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total Approved Net PFC Revenue: $591,300.
Estimated Charge Effective Date: December 1, 1995.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: March 1, 1998.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's: (1)
Unscheduled Part 135 charter operators for hire to the general public;
(2) unscheduled Part 121 charter operators for hire to the general
public.
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 Tri-State Airport.
Brief Description of Project Approved for Collection and Use:
Preparation of PFC application and coordination,
Terminal renovations and canopy; access road overlay,
New engine generator for terminal; new engine generator for ARFF
building,
Snow removal sweeper unit,
Snow blower,
Taxiway reconstruction and fillet widening (2,300 feet by 50 feet).
Decision Date: September 20, 1995.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Elonza Turner, Beckley Airports Field Office, (304) 252-6216.
Public Agency: Virgin Islands Port Authority, St. Thomas, Virgin
Islands.
Application Number: 95-03-I-00-STT.
Application Type: Impose a PFC.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total Approved Net PFC Revenue: $3,342,000.
Estimated Charge Effective Date: December 1, 1995.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: December 1, 1997.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's: None.
Brief Description of Project Approved Collection:
Passenger terminal renovation and expansion at Alexander Hamilton
Airport.
Decision Date: September 28, 1995.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ilia A. Quinones, Orlando Airports District Office, (407) 648-6583.
Public Agency: City of Pendleton, Oregon.
Application Number: 95-01-C-00-PDT.
Application Type: Impose and use PFC revenue.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total Approved Net PFC Revenue: $153,381.
Estimated Charge Effective Date: December 1, 1995.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: January 1, 2002.
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 Eastern Oregon Regional Airport.
Brief Description of Project Approved for Collection and Use:
Runway 11/29 shoulder reconstruction,
Security and access improvements,
Airport guidance signs,
New ARFF equipment improvements, acquisition of new proximity suits,
Runway and taxiway marking improvements,
Perimeter safety and security signage,
Master plan update and PFC application preparation,
Terminal building remodel and non-revenue parking lot renovation.
Decision Date: September 29, 1995.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Don Larson, Seattle Airports District
Office, (206) 227-2652.
Amendments to PFC Approvals
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Original Amended
Amendment Amendment Original 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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92-01-I-01-SRQ, Sarasota, FL............. 09/08/95 $41,357,000 $38,715,000 09/01/05 03/01/09
94-05-I-01-CHO, Charlottesville, VA...... 09/14/95 1,650,346 1,524,300 04/01/99 04/01/99
92-01-C-01-SBP, San Luis Obispo, CA...... 09/28/95 378,587 502,437 02/01/95 02/01/95
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Issued in Washington, D.C. on October 4, 1995.
Donna P. Taylor,
Manager, Passenger Facility Charge Branch.
[FR Doc. 95-25187 Filed 10-10-95; 8:45 am]
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