[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 231 (Tuesday, December 2, 1997)] [Notices] [Pages 63743-63745] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-31508] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 1997, there were eight 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 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: Richland-Lexington Airport Commission, Columbia, South Carolina. Application Number: 97-02-U-00-CAE. Application Type: Use PFC revenue. PFC Level: $3.00. Total PFC Revenue Approved For Use In This Decision: $587,186. Charge Effective Date: November 1, 1993. Estimated Charge Expiration Date: September 1, 2008. Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: No change from previous decision. Brief Description of Project Approved For Use: Runway/taxiway 11/29 overlay. Decision Date: October 6, 1997. For Further Information Contact: E.C. Hunnicutt, Atlanta Airports District Office, (404) 305-7145. [[Page 63744]] Public Agency: City of Chicago, Department of Aviation, Chicago, Illinois. Application Number: 97-06-C-00-ORD. Application Type: Impose and use a PFC. PFC Level: $3.00. Total PFC Revenue Approved In This Decision: $1,470,500. Earliest Charge Effective Date: June 1, 2004. Estimated Charge Expiration Date: July 1, 2004. Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: Air taxi operations. 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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Brief Description of Projects Approved For Collection At ORD And Use At Gary Regional Airport: Terminal renovations program. Automated weather observation system. General aviation apron overlay/expansion. Decision Date: October 8, 1997. For Further Information Contact: Louis H. Yates, Chicago Airports District Office, (847) 294-7335. Public Agency: County of Dukes County, Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts. Application Number: 97-01-C-00-MVY. Application Type: Impose and use a PFC. PFC Level: $3.00. Total PFC Revenue Approved In This Decision: $737,960. Earliest Charge Effective Date: January 1, 1998. Estimated Charge Expiration Date: December 1, 2005. Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: None. Brief Description of Project Approved For Collection And Use: Construct terminal building. Decision Date: October 16, 1997. For Further Information Contact: Priscilla Scott, New England Region Airports Division, (617) 238-7614. Public Agency: City of Modesto, California. Application Number: 97-04-U-00-MOD. Application Type: Use PFC revenue. PFC Level: $3.00. Total PFC Revenue To Be Used In This Decision: $44,400. Charge Effective Date: August 1, 1994. Estimated Charge Expiration Date: April 1, 1999. Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: No change from previous decision. Brief Description of Projects Approved For Use: Runway 10R/28L pavement overlay. Relocate runway 10R/28L edge lights. Decision Date: October 17, 1997. For Further Information Contact: Marlys Vandervelde, San Francisco Airports District Officer, (415) 876-2806. Public Agency: City of Des Moines, Iowa. Application Number: 97-02-C-00-DSM. Application Type: Impose and use a PFC. PFC Level: $3.00. Total PFC Revenue Approved In This Decision: $3,574,928. Earliest Charge Effective Date: December 1, 1997. Estimated Charge Expiration Date: July 1, 1999. 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 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: Land acquisition for runway extension and road relocation; and grading and construction of relocated road. Terminal concourse chiller update. Reconstruct terminal apron (phase I and II). Decision Date: October 21, 1997. For Further Information Contact: Lorna Sandridge, Central Region Airports Division, (816) 426-4730. Public Agency: Dothan-Houston County Airport Authority, Dothan, Alabama. Application Number: 97-01-C-00-DHN. Application Type: Impose and use a PFC. PFC Level: $3.00. Total PFC Revenue Approved In This Decision: $5,515,948. Earliest Charge Effective Date: February 1, 1998. Estimated Charge Expiration Date: December 1, 2028. Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: None. Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use: Passenger terminal building. Aircraft parking apron. Security fencing. Terminal access road relocation. Delayed baggage delivery/pick-up area. Directional/informational signage. Decision Date: October 21, 1997. For Further Information Contact: Roderick T. Nicholson, Jackson Airports District Office, (601) 965-4628. Public Agency: City of Santa Barbara, California. Application Number: 97-01-C-00-SBA. Application Type: Impose and use a PFC. PFC Level: $3.00. Total PFC Revenue Approved In This Decision: $2,572,182. Earliest Charge Effective Date: January 1, 1998. Estimated Charge Expiration Date: January 1, 2002. Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: Unscheduled 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 emplanements at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport. Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use: Safety area grading and mitigation. Relocate beacon and airfield lighting equipment panels. Rehabilitate runway 7/25 and associated taxiway edge lighting systems. Improve airfield drainage and storm water systems. Construct helipads. Design for taxiways A, F, and G overlay and pavement rehabilitation. Expand general aviation ramp. General aviation asphalt cement ramp rehabilitation. Purchase airport sweeper. Replace terminal area waste transfer station. Rehabilitate precast concrete general aviation ramp. Remodel terminal building to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Rehabilitate airfield signage and electrical system. Construct additional square footage in aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) station. Rehabilitate taxiway B south of taxiway A. Reconstruct concrete general aviation ramp. Sealcoat taxiway C transition, portions of taxiway C, runway 15R/33L, and runway 15 holding area. Install security access control system. Design for grading and drainage system. [[Page 63745]] Overlay runway 15L/33R and connector taxiways. Construct runway 7/25 blast pads. Sealcoat taxiway H and J. Reconstruct taxiway C apron transition west of runway 15R/33L. Construct six helipads. Reconstruct the northerly portion of taxiway B. Overlay and construct porous friction course on runway 7/25, and stabilize shoulders on taxiways C and F. Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection Only: Master plan implementation, aviation facilities plan project/extend runway safety areas. Master plan implementation, aviation facilities plan project/extend taxiway A and safety areas. Brief Description of Project Withdrawn: Design and construct airline terminal access road. Determination: This project was withdrawn by the public agency prior to submittal of the application to the FAA. It was addressed in the carrier consultation meeting and included in the PFC application; however, it was marked ``Project deleted from PFC application.'' Decision Date: October 27, 1997. For Further Information Contact: John P. Milligan, Western Pacific region Airports Division, (310) 725-3621. Public Agency: City of Tyler, Texas. Application Number: 97-02-C-00-TYR. Application Type: Impose and use a PFC. PFC Level: $3.00. Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $976,449. Earliest Charge Effective Date: March 1, 1998. Estimated Charge Expiration Date: January 1, 2003. Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC'S: None. Brief Description of Projects Approved For Collection and Use: Decision Date: October 27, 1997. Terminal area study. Overlay taxiway F. ARFF building. Wind cones. PFC administration costs. Sealcoat runway 13/31 and associated taxiways A, C, and D. Airport sanitary sewer capacity improvements. Decisison Date: October 27, 1997. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ben Guttery, Southwest Region Airports Division, (817) 222-5614. Amendments to PFC Approvals ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Original Amended Amendment Original Amended estimated estimated Amendment no, city, state approved approved net approved net charge charge date PFC revenue PFC revenue expiration expiration date date ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 93-02-I-04-BDL, Windsor Locks, CT......... 07/16/97 $12,257,000 $9,257,000 11/01/98 11/01/98 97-06-I-01-BDL, Windsor Locks, CT......... 07/16/97 12,602,000 15,602,000 11/01/98 11/01/98 94-01-C-01-BMI, Bloomington, IL........... 10/03/97 3,855,012 6,276,133 05/01/10 12/01/10 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Issued in Washington, DC, on November 25, 1997. Eric Gabler, Manager, Passenger Facility Charge Branch. [FR Doc. 97-31508 Filed 12-1-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-M