Document ID: FAA-2010-1085-0001
Agency: faa
Document Type: Rule
Title: PassengerFacility Charge Approvals and Disapprovals
Posted Date: 2010-10-25T04:00Z

[Federal Register: October 25, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 205)]
[Notices]               
[Page 65551-65554]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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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 September 
2010, there were four applications approved. This notice also includes 
information on seven applications, one approved in May 2009, two 
approved in July 2010, and four approved in August 2010, inadvertently 
left off the May 2009, July 2010, and August 2010 notices, 
respectively. Additionally, 17 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: Massachusetts Port Authority, Boston, Massachusetts.
    Application Number: 09-05-U-00-BOS.
    Application Type: Use PFC revenue.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved for Use in This Decision: $9,756,941.
    Charge Effective Date: February 1, 2011.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: February 1, 2016.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFCs: No change from 
previous decision.
    Brief Description of Project Approved for Use: Centerfield taxiway.
    Decision Date: May 15, 2009.
    For Further Information Contact: Priscilla Scott, New England 
Region Airports Division, (781) 238-7614.

    Public Agency: State of Connecticut Department of Transportation, 
Bureau of

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Aviation and Ports, Windsor Locks, Connecticut.
    Application Number: 10-18-C-00-BDL.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $5,243,181.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: July 1, 2021.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: December 1, 2021.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFCs: On-demand air 
taxi commercial operators.
    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 Bradley International Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use at a 
$4.50 PFC Level: Residential sound insulation program. Relocate 
airfield lighting vault.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use at a 
$3.00 PFC Level: New terminal development schematic preliminary 
engineering study and design. Replace two 1997 snow blower attachments. 
Replace two 1997 snow broom attachments.
    Decision Date: July 26, 2010.
    For Further Information Contact: Priscilla Scott, New England 
Region Airports Division, (781) 238-7614.

    Public Agency: Wichita Airport Authority, Wichita, Kansas.
    Application Number: 10-07-C-00-ICT.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $166,384,422.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: November 1, 2010.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: April 1, 2046.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFCs: None.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use: Air 
carrier apron. Pavement condition inventory. New terminal building. 
Landside utilities and Mid-Continent Drive relocation. Consultant 
services. Multi-purpose snow vehicle. Snow removal equipment facility 
site improvements.
    Brief Description of Disapproved Project: Financing costs (audit).
    Determination: Disapproved. The public agency did not provide 
sufficient information in the justification and PFC objective sections 
of the Attachment B for this project.
    Decision Date: July 28, 2010.
    For Further Information Contact: Jim Johnson, Central Region 
Airports Division, (816) 329-2600.

    Public Agency: City of Saint Louis, Missouri.
    Application Number: 10-10-U-00-STL.
    Application Type: Use PFC revenue.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PEG Revenue Approved for Use in This Decision: $6,488,607.
    Charge Effective Date: June 1, 2019.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: February 1, 2022.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: No change from 
previous decision.
    Brief Description of Project Approved for Use: Taxiway 
reconstruction (F and V).
    Decision Date: August 13, 2010.
    For Further Information Contact: Nicoletta Oliver, Central Region 
Airports Division, (816) 329-2642.

    Public Agency: Meridian Airport Authority, Meridian, Mississippi.
    Application Number: 10-11-C-00-MEI.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $240,000.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: August 1, 2017.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: October 1, 2020.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: None.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use: 
Improve terminal building. Construct apron. Rehabilitate/construct 
hangar access road. Wildlife control equipment, fencing, perimeter 
road.
    Decision Date: August 16, 2010.
    For Further Information Contact: Kevin Morgan, Jackson Airports 
District Office, (601) 664-9891.

    Public Agency: County of Okaloosa, Valparaiso, Florida.
    Application Number: 10-05-C-00-VPS.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $7,816,386.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: April 1, 2021.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: May 1, 2025.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: Air carriers 
when operating military-related charter flights not enplaning 
passengers at the Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) terminal 
building but at the Eglin Air Force Base military facilities.
    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 VPS.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use: 
Terminal additions phase 1A. Construct and equip new west side surface 
public parking lot. Construct and equip expansion of west side surface 
public parking lot and rehabilitate north public parking lot. Install 
high mast lighting for cargo apron. PFC program formulation and 
administrative costs.
    Brief Description of Projects Partially Approved for Collection and 
Use: Construct cargo apron. Terminal additions phase 1B.
    Determination: The amount requested by the public agency, when 
combined with the other funding sources for these projects, exceeded 
the stated total project cost. Therefore, the PFC amount for each 
project was reduced.
    Decision Date: August 24, 2010.
    For Further Information Contact: Susan Moore, Orlando Airports 
District Office, (407) 812-6331.

    Public Agency: Akron--Canton Regional Airport Authority, Akron, 
Ohio.
    Application Number: 10-07-C-00-CAK.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $7,221,614.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: August 1, 2015.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: January 1, 2019.
    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 approved 
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements 
at Akron-Canton Regional Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use: De-
icing north pad construction. De-icing south pad construction. De-icing 
treatment plant. Domestic water service. CTX design and installation. 
Landside planning effort study. Runways 5 and 23 environmental 
assessment study. Runways 5 and 23 runway safety area fix. Wildlife 
habitat removal. Aircraft rescue and firefighting, snow removal 
equipment storage facility design. Aircraft rescue

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and firefighting, snow removal equipment storage facility construction. 
Aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle A. Aircraft rescue and 
firefighting vehicle b. Federal inspection facility study.
    Decision Date: August 31, 2010.
    For Further Information Contact: Irene Porter, Detroit Airports 
District Office, (734) 229-2915.

    Public Agency: County of Montrose, Montrose, Colorado.
    Application Number: 10-05-C-00-MTJ.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $2,046,975.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: November 1, 2010.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: December 1, 2015.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: None.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use: 
Apron construction. Aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle. Conduct 
wildlife study. Snow removal equipment. Terminal building expansion. 
Enhanced taxiway centerline markings. Security fence. PFC 
administration.
    Decision Date: September 1, 2010.
    For Further Information Contact: Chris Schaffer, Denver Airports 
District Office, (303) 342-1258.

    Public Agency: City of Long Beach, California.
    Application Number: 10-05-C-00-LGB.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $10,845,000.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: September 1, 2025.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: January 1, 2027.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: Non-scheduled/
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 Long Beach/Daughterty Field Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use: 
Airfield pavement and infrastructure improvements. Airfield signage 
replacement. Aircraft rescue and firefighting station improvements. 
Terminal area access road. Residential sound attenuation program.
    Decision Date: September 2, 2010.
    For Further Information Contact: Darlene Williams, Los Angeles 
Airports District Office, (310) 725-3625.

    Public Agency: County of Natrona Board of Trustees, Casper, 
Wyoming.
    Application Number: 10-06-C-00-CPR.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $300,545.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: November 1, 2011.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: August 1, 2014.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: None.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use: 
Acquire runway broom. Taxiway Alpha rehabilitation design. Acquire 
passenger boarding ramp. Acquire 1,500 gallon aircraft rescue and 
firefighting vehicle. Cargo master plan. Rehabilitate taxiway Alpha. 
Rehabilitate taxiway Alpha design. Installation of common-use passenger 
jetway. Rehabilitation of aircraft parking ramp. Security upgrades. 
Rehabilitation of aircraft parking ramp design. Airport layout plan. 
Airport security enhancements. Acquire chemical spreader/acquire 
airfield friction decelerometer.
    Brief Description of Disapproved Project: 9/11 security.
    Determination: Disapproved. The FAA determined that this project 
did not meet the requirements of Sec.  158.15(b).
    Decision Date: September 10, 2010.
    For Further Information Contact: Chris Schaffer, Denver Airports 
District Office, (303) 342-1258.

    Public Agency: Lee County Port Authority, Fort Myers, Florida.
    Application Number: 10-07-C-00-RSW.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $51,877,571.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: February 1, 2015.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: August 1,2018.
    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 approved 
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements 
at Southwest Florida International Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use at a 
$4.50 PFC Level: Aircraft rescue and firefighting station design and 
construction. Midfield taxiways and apron system design and 
construction. Aircraft rescue and firefighting equipment.
    Brief Description of Project Approved for Collection and Use at a 
$3.00 PFC Level: PFC implementation and administrative costs.
    Brief Description of Projects Partially Approved for Collection and 
Use at a $3.00 PFC Level: Parallel runway 6R/24L and air traffic 
control tower design and permitting.
    Determination: Partially approved. The FAA determined that portions 
of the proposed project were not justified at this time. Passenger 
terminal improvements.
    Determination: Partially approved. The FAA determined that the 
portions of the proposed project related to the solar energy project 
were not eligible. Mitigation park enhancements/expansion and 
environmental compliance programs.
    Determination: Partially approved. The FAA determined that the 
automated permit tracking system, best management practices and 
cleanup, environmental remediation of the RSW rental car quick turn-
around facility, and cleanup of contaminated soils were not PFC-
eligible. Master planning and noise studies.
    Determination: Partially approved. The FAA determined that the 
purchase and installation of a digital document management and 
reporting system and the purchase of project management and reporting 
software and systems are not PFC eligible.
    Decision Date: September 22, 2010.
    For Further Information Contact: Susan Moore, Orlando Airports 
District Office, (407) 812-6331.

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                                                               Amendments to PFC Approvals
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                                                                                                                            Original         Amended
                                                                        Amendment         Original         Amended         estimated        estimated
                     Amendment No., city, state                       approved dated    approved net     approved net     charge exp.      charge exp.
                                                                                        PFC revenue      PFC revenue          date             date
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97-04-C-01-ACV, Arcata, CA.........................................         07/27/10       $1,482,300       $1,084,184         06/01/03         06/01/03
02-08-C-05-CVG, Covington, KY......................................         09/07/10      213,098,000      212,737,000         05/01/09         05/01/09
05-09-C-07-CVG, Covington, KY......................................         09/07/10       38,846,000       36,676,000         06/01/11         11/01/10
06-10-C-04-CVG, Covington, KY......................................         09/07/10       42,402,000       35,499,000         07/01/12         11/01/13
07-11-C-02-CVG, Covington, KY......................................         09/07/10        3,590,000        3,601,000         09/01/12         03/01/14
09-12-C-01-CVG, Covington, KY......................................         09/07/10       26,249,000       21,455,000         09/01/14         01/01/16
07-05-C-01-YNG, Youngstown, OH.....................................         09/10/10          441,000          312,696         09/01/12         05/01/11
05-07-C-03-FLL,Fort Lauderdale, FL.................................         09/15/10      110,428,401      111,243,201         11/01/08         11/01/08
08-09-C-01-FLL, Fort Lauderdale, FL................................         09/16/10      143,826,944      100,826,944         10/01/12         11/01/11
00-03-C-02-BIL, Billings, MT.......................................         09/16/10        5,163,262        3,278,253         10/01/05         04/01/04
05-04-C-01-BIL, Billings, MT.......................................         09/16/10        3,300,000        3,285,586         05/01/07         04/01/07
05-08-C-02-BGM, Binghamton, NY.....................................         09/16/10        1,360,195        1,361,418         02/01/08         02/01/08
08-10-C-01-BGM, Binghamton, NY.....................................         09/16/10        1,047,455        1,634,297         10/01/10         03/01/12
08-11-C-01-BGM, Binghamton, NY.....................................         09/16/10          149,796          165,264         08/01/12         09/01/12
09-12-C-01-BGM, Binghamton, NY.....................................         09/16/10           15,421           15,421         09/01/12         10/01/12
10-13-C-01-BGM, Binghamton, NY.....................................         09/16/10          492,974          792,974         07/01/12         04/01/14
09-10-C-01-FLL, Fort Lauderdale, FL................................         09/23/10      223,211,000      227,729,300         03/01/17         04/01/17
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on October 5, 2010.
Joe Hebert,
Manager, Financial Analysis and Passenger Facility Charge Branch.
[FR Doc. 2010-25994 Filed 10-22-10; 8:45 am]
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