[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 115 (Thursday, June 13, 1996)] [Notices] [Pages 30105-30107] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-15065] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 May 1996, there were 11 applications approved. Additionally, three 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 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: Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas. Application Number: 96-01-C-00-CLL. Application Type: Impose and use a PFC. PFC Level: $3.00. Total Net PFC Revenue Approved in This Application: $458,595. Estimated Charge Effective Date: July 1, 1996. Estimated Charge Expiration Date: August 1, 1998. Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFC's: None. [[Page 30106]] Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use: Master Plan update, Passenger lift device, Airfield safety improvements: Overlay a portion of runway \10/28\ and taxiway B including safety area grading; installation of medium intensity runway lights and upgrading of airfield guidance signs, Upgrade pilot guidance signage, Storm drainage renovation, Airport perimeter fencing, Avigation easement reimbursement, Seal coat portions of runways \16/ 34\, \10/28\, \4/22\, and selected taxiways, PFC application, Safety equipment--runway sweeper. Decision Date: May 1, 1996. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ben Guttery, Southwest Region Airports Division, (817) 222-5614. Public Agency: Laramie Regional Airport Board, Laramie, Wyoming. Application Number: 96-01-C-00-LAR. Application Type: Impose and use a PFC. PFC Level: $3.00. Total Net PFC Revenue: $126,457. Earliest Charge Effective Date: August 1, 1996. Estimated Charge Expiration Date: October 1, 2000. Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFC's: None. Brief Description of Project Approved for Collection and Use: Terminal building remodel. Date: May 3, 1996. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Johnson, Denver Airports District Office, (303) 286-5533. Public Agency: City of Los Angeles Department of Airports, Los Angeles, California. Application Number: 96-02-U-00-LAX. Application Type: Use PFC revenue. PFC Level: $3.00. PFC Revenue Approved for Use in This Application: $116,109,000. Charge Effective Date: June 1, 1993. Charge Expiration Date: January 1, 1996. Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFC's: None. Brief Description of Project Approved For Use: Ontario International Airport terminal development program. Decision Date: May 6, 1996. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John P. Milligan, Western Pacific Region Airports Division, (310) 725-3621. Public Agency: City of Chico, California. Application Number: 96-02-C-00-CIC. Application Type: Impose and use a PFC. PFC Level: $3.00. Total Net PFC Revenue Approved in this Application: $77,000. Estimated Charge Effective Date: June 1, 1997. Estimated Charge Expiration Date: November 1, 1999. Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFC's: None. Brief Description of Project Approved for Concurrent Authority to Impose and use: Terminal building remodel. Decision Date: May 10, 1996. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph R. Rodriguez, San Francisco Airports District Office, (415) 876-2805. Public Agency: City of Los Angeles Department of Airports, Los Angeles, California. Application Number: 96-03-C-00-LAX. Application Type: Impose and use a PFC. PFC Level: $3.00. PFC Revenue Approved for Use in this Application: $59,902,000. Charge Effective Date: June 1, 1993. Charge Expiration Date: January 1, 1996. Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFC's: None. Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Use at Ontario International Airport: Airport Drive--west end, Transmitter receiver relocation, Access control monitoring systems (phase 1), Taxiway N--westerly extension. Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use at LAX: Taxiway C easterly extension--phase II, Remote aircraft gates boarding facilities and special equipment, Interline baggage remodel-- Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT), Approach lighting for runway 6R, Southside taxiways WF, WG, N and extensions S and Q, Runway 24R stopway, Hi-speed taxiway 85V. Brief Description of Project in Part for Collection and Use at LAX: TBIT improvements. Determination: Approved in part. The proposed project included five elements. One of these elements, the second level structure, was disapproved because the structure, as described in the application, was not proposed to contain any uses which would make the structure eligible under Airport Improvement Program or PFC criteria. Decision Date: May 10, 1996. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John P. Milligan, Western Pacific Region Airports Division, (310) 725-3621. Public Agency: Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority, Memphis, Tennessee. Application Number: 96-03-U-00-MEM. Application Type: Use PFC revenue. PFC Level: $3.00. Total PFC Revenue Approved for Use in this Application: $85,954,000. Charge Effective Date: August 1, 1992. Estimated Charge Expiration Date: November 1, 2003. Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFC`s: No change from previous approvals. Brief Description of Projects Approved for Use: Reconstruction of runway 18L/36R, Extension of runway 18L/36R. Decision Date: May 15, 1996. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jerry O. Bowers, Memphis Airports District Office, (901) 544-3495. Public Agency: Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority, Memphis, Tennessee. Application Number: 96-04-C-00-MEM. Application Type: Impose and use a PFC. PFC Level: $3.00. Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Application: $15,847,000. Estimated Charge Effective Date: November 1, 2003. Estimated Charge Expiration Date: February 1, 2005. Classes of Air Carriers not Required to collect PFC's: (A) On- demand air taxi/commercial operators that do not enplane passengers at the airport's main terminal buildings; and, (b) any air carrier that enplanes less than 500 passengers per year at Memphis International Airport (MEM). 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 MEM. Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use: Rehabilitation of taxiway N, Slab and joint seal replacement program. Decision Date: May 15, 1996. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jerry O. Bowers, Memphis Airports District Office, (901) 544-3495. Public Agency: County of Emmet, Pellston, Michigan. Application Number: 96-03-U-00-PLN. Application Type: Use PFC revenue. PFC Level: $3.00. Total PFC Revenue for Use in this Application: $28,157. Charge Effective Date: March 1, 1993. Estimated Charge Expiration Date: November 1, 1996. Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFC's: No change from previous approvals. Brief Description of Projects Approved for Use: Rehabilitate taxiway A, [[Page 30107]] Rehabilitate medium intensity runway lighting runway 5/23. Brief Description of Project Approved in Part for Use: Purchase snow removal equipment (broom). Determination: Partially approved. The snow plow blade, salt spreader, and box have been determined not to be eligible accessories for a broom truck. The carrier vehicle and small swath broom must meet the requirements of Advisory Circular 150/5220, change 1 to retain this eligibility determination. Decision Date: May 16, 1996. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jon B. Gilbert, Detroit Airports District Office, (313) 487-7281. Public Agency: County of Emmet, Pelleston, Michigan. Application Number: 96-04-C-00-PLN. Application Type: Impose and use a PFC. PFC Level: $3.00. Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Application: $27,600. Estimated Charge Effective Date: November 1, 1996. Estimated Charge Expiration Date: January 1, 1998. Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFC's: Air taxi/ charter 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 Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County. Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use: Expand auto parking lot, Rehabilitate existing parking lot, Rehabilitate taxiway B, Installation of chain link fencing. Decision Date: May 16, 1996. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jon B. Gilbert, Detroit Airports District Office, (313) 487-7281. Public Agency: City of Wendover, Utah. Application Number: 96-01-I-00-ENV. Application Type: Impose a PFC. PFC Level: $3.00. Total Approved Net PFC Revenue: $10,101,700. Earliest Charge Effective Date: August 1, 1996. Estimated Charge Expiration Date: January 1, 2026. Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFC's: None. Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection: Environmental assessment for new runway 8/26, update airport layout plan, Bond preparation work (financial, market study), Partially refurbish aircraft rescue and firefighting building, Acquire land for new runway 8/26, Design and construct new runway 8/26, Construct medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights on runway 26, Relocate west perimeter road, Construct connecting taxiway to runway 8. Decision Date: May 17, 1996. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chris Schaffer, Denver Airports District Office, (303) 286-5525. Public Agency: Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport Authority, Charlottesville, Virginia. Application Number: 96-08-C-00-CHO. Application Type: Impose and use a PFC. PFC Level: $3.00. Total Net PFC Revenue Approved in this Application: $1,366,139. Estimated Charge Effective Date: February 1, 2002. Estimated Charge Expiration Date: October 1, 2004. 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 each proposed class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements at Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport. Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use: Terminal building construction and related debt service expenses, PFC administrative expenses (96-08-C-00-CHO application), PFC administrative expenses (94-05-I-00-CHO application). Decision Date: May 29, 1996. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Mendez, Washington Airports District Office, (703) 285-2570. Amendments to PFC Approvals ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Previous Amended Amendment Amended Previous 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-02-MFR Medford, OR...... 05/15/96 $546,814 $882,999 11/01/95 01/01/95 92-01-I-03-MEM Memphis, TN...... 05/15/96 62,529,000 73,474,000 07/01/03 11/01/03 93-02-C-02-MEM Memphis, TN...... 05/15/96 68,877,000 55,169,000 07/01/03 11/01/03 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Issued in Washington, DC on June 6, 1996. Kendall Ball, Acting Manager, Passenger Facility Charge Branch. [FR Doc. 96-15065 Filed 6-12-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-M