[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 94 (Monday, May 15, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31054-31056]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-12144]


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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 April 
2000, there were five applications approved. Additionally, nine 
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 Des Moines, Iowa.
    APPLICATION NUMBER: 00-05-C-00-DSM.
    APPLICATION TYPE: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC LEVEL: $3.00.
    TOTAL PFC REVENUE APPROVED IN THIS DECISION: $1,150,000.
    EARLIEST CHARGE EFFECTIVE DATE: May 1, 2006.

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    ESTIMATED CHARGE EXPIRATION DATE: November 1, 2006.
    CLASS OF AIR CARRIERS NOT REQUIRED TO COLLECT PFC'S:
    Part 135 air taxi/commercial operators.
    DETERMINATION: Approved. Based on information submitted 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:
    South passenger apron expansion and rehabilitation.
    Terminal elevator--C concourse.
    DECISION DATE: April 13, 2000.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lorna Sandridge, Central region 
Airports Division, (816) 329-2641.
    PUBLIC AGENCY: Melbourne Airport Authority, Melbourne, Florida.
    APPLICATION NUMBER: 00-04-C-00-MLB.
    APPLICATION TYPE: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC LEVEL: $3.00.
    TOTAL PFC REVENUE APPROVED IN THIS DECISION: $592,944.
    EARLIEST CHARGE EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2000.
    ESTIMATED CHARGE EXPIRATION DATE: September 1, 2001.
    CLASS OF AIR CARRIERS NOT REQUIRED TO COLLECT PFC'S:
    Air taxi/commercial operators.
    DETERMINATION: Approved. Based on information submitted 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 Melbourne International Airport.
    BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTS APPROVED FOR COLLECTION AND USE:
    Improve and renovate terminal building, phase 1--reroofing.
    Acquire security improvements and police vehicle.
    Runway 9L safety area wetland mitigation phase 2.
    Improve and renovate terminal building, phase 2--wall and skylight 
repair.
    Acquire Airport News and Training Network system.
    Acquire aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle and three 
proximity suits.
    Improve and renovate terminal building, phase 3--restroom 
renovation.
    Acquire aircraft loading bridge.
    DECISION DATE: April 19, 2000.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Armondo L. Rovira, Orlando Airports 
District Office, (407) 812-6331, ext. 31.
    PUBLIC AGENCY: Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, Orlando, 
Florida.
    APPLICATION NUMBER: 00-07-C-00-MCO.
    APPLICATION TYPE: Impose and use a PFC.
    PCF LEVEL: $3.00.
    TOTAL PCF REVENUE APPROVED IN THIS DECISION: $174,364,294.
    EARLIEST CHARGE EFFECTIVE DATE: June 1, 2003.
    ESTIMATED CHARGE EXPIRATION DATE: April 1, 2008.
    CLASS OF AIR CARRIERS NOT REQUIRED TO COLLECT PFC'S:
    None.
    BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTS APPROVED FOR COLLECTION AT ORLANDO 
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (MCO) AND USE AT MCO:
    Mid crossfield taxiway bridges expansion--construction.
    Heintzelman Boulevard construction.
    South access road widening--construction.
    South terminal complex, phase I: site grading and drainage--design 
and construction.
    South terminal complex, design.
    Fourth runway.
    Taxiway system for the fourth runway.
    BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTS APPROVED FOR COLLECTION AT MCO AND 
USE AT ORLANDO EXECUTIVE AIRPORT:
    Drainage improvements, design and construction.
    Runway 7/25 high speed exit taxiways and holding bay 7 
construction.
    Runway 7/25 taxiway stubouts and holding bays 31 and 25, design.
    DECISION DATE: April 19, 2000.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pablo G. Auffant, Orlando Airports 
District Office, (407) 812-6331, ext. 30.
    PUBLIC AGENCY: International Falls-Koochiching County Airport 
Commission, International Falls, Minnesota.
    APPLICATION NUMBER: 00-03-C-00-INL.
    APPLICATION TYPE: Impose and use a PFC.
    PCF LEVEL: $3.00.
    TOTAL PFC REVENUE APPROVED IN THIS DECISION: $316,992.
    EARLIEST CHARGE EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2000.
    ESTIMATED CHARGE EXPIRATION DATE: August 1, 2006.
    CLASS OF AIR CARRIERS NOT REQUIRED TO COLLECT PFC'S:
    Part 135 air taxi.
    DETERMINATION: Approved. Based on information submitted 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 Falls International Airport.
    BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTS APPROVED FOR COLLECTION AND USE:
    Terminal building modifications.
    Acquire snow removal equipment.
    Acquire aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle.
    Install high intensity runway lights.
    Runway 13/31 shoulder paving.
    Replace rotating beacon with tower and runway end identifier 
lights.
    Acquire snow removal equipment.
    Segmented circle design.
    Engineering for rehabilitation of heating, ventilation, and air 
conditioning and baggage claim entrance canopy.
    Safety fencing engineering study.
    Environmental assessment.
    Construct baggage claim entrance canopy.
    PFC administration.
    DECISION DATE: April 20, 2000.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sandra E. DePottey, Minneapolis 
Airports District Office, (612) 713-4363.
    PUBLIC AGENCY: City of Minot, North Dakota.
    APPLICATION NUMBER: 00-05-U-00-MOT.
    APPLICATION TYPE: Use PFC revenue.
    PFC LEVEL: $3.00.
    TOTAL PFC REVENUE TO BE USED IN THIS DECISION: $203,841.
    CHARGE EFFECTIVE DATE: March 1, 1999.
    ESTIMATED CHARGE EXPIRATION DATE: February 1, 2004.
    CLASS OF AIR CARRIERS NOT REQUIRED TO COLLECT PFC'S: No change from 
previous decision.
    BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT APPROVED FOR USE: Runway 8/26 
restoration and extension.
    DECISION DATE: April 21, 2000.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Irene R. Porter, Bismarck Airports 
District Office, (701) 250-4385.

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                                           Amendments to PFC Approvals
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                                                                Original     Amended      Original     Amended
                                                  Amendment     approved     approved    estimated    estimated
           Amendment No. City, State               approved     net PFC      net PFC    charge exp.  charge exp.
                                                     date       revenue      revenue        date         date
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92-01-C-03-GJT, Grand Junction, CO.............     03/17/00   $1,812,000   $1,794,117     03/01/04     04/01/03
96-02-U-02-GJT, Grand Junction, CO.............     03/17/00           NA           NA     03/01/04     04/01/03
97-03-C-01-GJT, Grand Junction, CO.............     03/17/00   $2,157,000   $1,932,000     03/01/04     04/01/03
92-01-C-07-SJC, San Jose, CA...................     03/30/00           NA           NA     09/01/03     09/01/03
96-01-I-02-BTV, Burlington, VT.................     04/14/00  $12,476,233  $22,966,283     03/01/06     12/01/10
96-02-C-01-BTV, Burlington, VT.................     04/14/00      $40,000      $40,000     03/01/06     12/01/10
98-04-C-01-CLM, Port Angeles, WA...............     04/17/00     $118,572     $122,650     11/01/01     11/01/00
98-02-C-02-IAD, London, VA.....................     04/25/00  $34,919,777  $52,324,581     05/01/10     04/01/11
98-03-C-01-DCA, Arlington, VA..................     04/25/00  $23,563,086  $46,823,287     02/01/02     05/01/03
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    Issued in Washington, DC on May 4, 2000.
Eric Gabler,
Manager, Passenger Facility Charge Branch.
[FR Doc. 00-12144 Filed 5-12-00; 8:45 am]
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