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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 52 (Friday, March 16, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15841-15843]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-6315]

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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.

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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. In February 
2012,there were six applications approved. Additionally, 11 approved 
amendments to previously approved applications are listed.

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PFC Applications Approved

    Public Agency: County and City of Yakima, Washington.
    Application Number: 12-14-C-00-YKM.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $703,801.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: August 1, 2012.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: February 1, 2014.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFCs:
    Air taxi/commercial operators--nonscheduled/on-demand air carriers 
filing FAA Form 1800-31.
    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 Yakima Air Terminal--McAllister Field Airport.

Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use

    Snow removal equipment purchase--design.
    Terminal apron rehabilitation--design.
    Taxiway Alpha and connectors rehabilitation--design.
    Snow removal equipment purchase.
    Terminal apron rehabilitation.
    Taxiway Alpha and connectors rehabilitation.
    Acquire runway friction tester (decelerometer).
    Acquire miscellaneous equipment.
    Environmental mitigation.
    Security enhancement.
    Decision Date: February 2, 2012.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Vargas, Seattle Airports District 
Office, (425) 227-2660.
    Public Agency: City of Modesto, California.
    Application Number: 12-08-C-00-MOD.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $111,806.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: April 1, 2012.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: December 1, 2012.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC'S: None.

Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use

    Conduct miscellaneous studies.
    Procure Americans with Disabilities Act lift.
    Reconstruct northwest apron.
    Construct new windsocks.
    Construct new perimeter security fence.
    Environmental study.
    PFC administration costs.

Brief Description of Withdrawn Projects

    Apron rehabilitation.
    Enhance runway safety area.
    Date of Withdrawal: February 9, 2012.
    Decision Date: February 10, 2012.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Arlene Draper, San Francisco Airports 
District Office, (650) 827-7602.
    Public Agency: City of Columbia, Missouri.
    Application Number: 12-03-C-00-COU.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $2,140,461.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: February 1, 2013.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: December 1, 2026.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFCs: None.

Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use

    Airport master plan update.
    Wildlife management assessment of hazards.
    Environmental assessment.
    Terminal restroom renovation.
    Taxiway A reconstruction.
    Snow removal equipment.
    Update airport exhibit A property map.
    Aircraft rescue and firefighting truck.
    PFC audit fees.

Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection

    Expand air carrier auto parking lot.
    Wildlife deterrent fence.
    Airport land acquisition.
    Rehabilitate runway 13/31 and taxiway B.
    Extend runway 13/31 and taxiway B.
    Re-align Route H and Rangeline Road.
    Extend runway 2/20 and navigational aids.
    Aircraft rescue and firefighting building expansion.
    Decision Date: February 10, 2012.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Todd Madison, Central Region Airports 
Division, (816) 329-2640.
    Public Agency: City of Midland, Texas.
    Application Number: 12-06-C-00-MAF.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $1,319,287.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: August 1, 2015.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: May 1, 2016.
    Classes of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFCs:
    (1) Part 135 air taxi/commercial operators filing FAA Form 1800-31; 
(2) commuter and small certificated air carriers filing Department of 
Transportation Form T-100 for nonscheduled operations; and (3) large 
certificated route air carriers filing Department of Transportation 
Form T-100 for non-scheduled operations.
    Determination: Approved. Based on information contained in the 
public agency's application, the FAA has determined that each approved 
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements 
at Midland International Airport.

Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use

    Terminal building rehabilitation.
    Executive apron reconstruction.
    Northwest taxilane and emergency perimeter roadway extension.
    Wildlife hazard assessment.
    Runways 4/22 and 16U34R rehabilitation design.
    Emergency perimeter roadway and gates rehabilitation.
    Airport drainage improvements--phase 1.
    Entrance road guidance signage rehabilitation.
    Airport radio communication system upgrade.
    Airfield lighting cable replacement.
    Taxiway V apron expansion.
    Decision Date: February 13, 2012.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marcelino Sanchez, Texas Airports 
Development Office, (817) 222-5652.
    Public Agency: County of Pitkin, Aspen, Colorado.
    Application Number: 12-08-C-00-ASE.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $3,211,592.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: August 1, 2012.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: February 1, 2016.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFCs: Nonscheduled/
on-demand air carriers filing FAA Form 1800-31.
    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

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total annual enplanements at Aspen/Pitkin County Airport.

Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use

    Acquire snow removal equipment (plow).
    Extend runway 15/33.
    Construct connector taxiway.
    Construct south deice pad apron.
    Improve runway safety area.
    PFC application and administration fees.
    Decision Date: February 17, 2012.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jesse Lyman, Denver Airports District 
Office, (303) 342-1262.
    Public Agency: City of Klamath Falls, Oregon.
    Application Number: 12-03-C-00-LMT.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $987,785.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: April 1, 2012.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: October 1, 2023.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFCs: None.

Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use

    Terminal enhancements.
    Security enhancements.
    Construct north end perimeter road.
    Conduct miscellaneous studies.
    Rehabilitate runway 14/32.
    Rehabilitate runway 7/25.
    Environmental mitigation.
    Acquire snow removal equipment.
    PFC administration costs.

    Decision Date: February 27, 2012.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Trang Tran, Seattle Airports District 
Office, (425) 227-1662.

                                           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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03-06-C-01-ACV; Arcata, CA......         2/01/12        $578,450        $523,597        03/01/05        03/01/05
05-07-C-01-ACV; Arcata, CA......         2/02/12         392,265         336,981        10/01/05        10/01/05
09-03-C-02-PGV; Greenville, NC..         2/03/12         596,985         396,985        10/01/11        10/01/11
03-02-C-01-MCW; Mason City, IA..         2/08/12         379,500         303,061        02/01/12        02/01/12
08-07-C-01-MOD; Modesto, CA.....         2/10/12         395,134         337,634        12/01/15        04/01/12
99-02-C-07-MCI; Kansas City, MO.         2/14/12       7,375,439       6,741,254        05/01/11        04/01/11
09-09-C-02-BUR; Burbank, CA.....         2/16/12      21,965,000      24,965,000        05/01/15        09/01/15
09-06-C-01-PUW; Pullman, WA.....         2/17/12         255,998         271,077        05/01/11        12/01/10
10-11-C-02-ATL; Atlanta, GA.....         2/21/12     422,480,178     347,373,302        01/01/23        07/01/22
94-01-C-04-RIC; Richmond, VA....         2/23/12      11,847,867      11,846,842        05/01/98        05/01/98
01-04-C-04-RIC; Richmond, VA....         2/23/12       3,401,433       2,647,868        11/01/16       114/01/16
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    Issued in Washington, DC on March 8, 2012.
Joe Hebert,
Manager, Financial Analysis and Passenger Faculty Charge Branch.
[FR Doc. 2012-6315 Filed 3-15-12; 8:45 am]
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