Document ID: FAA-2007-0221-0001
Agency: faa
Document Type: Rule
Title: Notice of Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Approvals and Disapprovals
Posted Date: 2007-11-15T05:00Z

[Federal Register: November 15, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 220)]
[Notices]               
[Page 64270-64273]
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 October 
2007, there were nine applications approved. This notice also includes 
information on two applications, approved in September 2007, 
inadvertently left off the September 2007 notice. Additionally, 14 
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 Phoenix, Arizona.
    Application Number: 07-08-C-00-PHX.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $202,200,000.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: August 1, 2008.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: August 1, 2010.

Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's

    (1) Non-scheduled, on-demand air carriers filing FAA Form 1800-31; 
(2) commuters or small certificated air carriers filing Department of 
Transportation Form 298--C T1 or E1 with less than 7,500 annual 
enplanements at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX); (3) 
large certificated air carriers filing Research and Special Programs 
Administration (RSPA) Form T-100 with less than 7,500 annual 
enplanements at PHX; and (4) foreign air carriers filing RSPA Form T-
100(f) with less than 7,500 annual enplanements at PHX.

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    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 PHX.
    Brief description of projects approved for collection and use at a 
$4.50 PFC Level:
    Taxiway improvements.
    Noise mitigation program.
    Security improvements.
    Brief Description of projects approved for collection and use at a 
$3.00 PFC level:
    Improved terminal facilities.
    Passenger information and paging system.
    Decision Date: September 27, 2007.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kimchi Hoang, Los Angeles Airports 
District Office, (310) 725-3617.
    Public Agency: City of Chicago Department of Aviation, Chicago, 
Illinois.
    Application Number: 07-20-C-00-ORD.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $53,983,000.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: May 1, 2024.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: October 1, 2024.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: Air taxi.
    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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Partially Approved for Collection and 
Use at a $3.00 PFC Level:
    Airport access road improvements.
    Determination: After reviewing the information provided by the 
public agency, the FAA determined that portions of the roadways 
included in the project description are ineligible for PFC funding.
    Airport transit system vehicle acquisition and system improvements.
    Determination: After reviewing the materials provided by the public 
agency, the FAA determined there was a mathematical error in the cost 
estimate. Due to this error, the approved amount is less than the 
requested amount.
    Decision Date: September 28, 2007.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Hanson, Chicago Airports District 
Office, (847) 294-7354.
    Public Agency: City of San Antonio, Texas.
    Application Number: 07-05-C-00-SAT.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $24,265,453.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: March 1, 2018.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: March 1, 2019.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's:
    Part 135 on demand/air taxi 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 San Antonio International Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use at a 
$3.00 PFC Level:
    Runway 21 extension (1,000 feet) and associated development.
    Taxiway R extension.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use At a 
$5.50 PFC Level:
    Terminal 1 modifications.
    Runway safety action team improvements.
    Decision Date: October 4, 2007.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Guillermo Villalobos, Texas Airports 
District Office, (817) 222-5657.
    Public Agency: County of Okaloosa, Valparaiso, Florida.
    Application Number: 07-03-C-00-VPS.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $1,143,526.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: December 1, 2019.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: July 1, 2020.
    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 Okaloosa Regional Airport (VPS).
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection at VPS and 
Use at VPS:
    East access, site development, and site utilities.
    Construct cargo/maintenance building.
    Expand terminal apron.
    Relocate fuel farm.
    Design terminal baggage and gate expansion.
    Install backup emergency generator.
    PFC program and administration costs.
    Brief Description of Project Approved for Collection at VPS and Use 
at VPS, CEW, and Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport:
    Master Plan Updates.
    Brief Description of Project Partially Approved for Collection at 
VPS and Use at Crestview/Bob Sikes Airport (CEW):
    Rehabilitate runway 17/35 (phases 1, 2, and 3).
    Determination: The FAA determined that only 6,500 feet of the 
runway length is eligible. Therefore, the approved amount is less than 
that requested by the public agency.
    Decision Date: October 5, 2007.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Moore, Orlando airports District 
Office, (407) 812-6331 extension 120.
    Public Agency: Palm Beach Board of County Commissioners, West Palm 
Beach, Florida.
    Application Number: 07-09-C-00-PBI.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $22,283,317.
    Charge Effective Date: July 1, 2008.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: October 1, 2010.
    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 Palm Beach International Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use at a 
$4.50 PFC Level:
    Extension of taxiway L.
    Extension of taxiway F.
    Replace two fire rescue vehicles.
    Navigational aid relocation study.
    Brief Description of Project Approved for Collection for Future Use 
at a $4.50 PFC Level:
    Land acquisition.
    Decision Date: October 9, 2007.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Moore, Orlando Airports District 
Office, (407) 812-6331, extension 120.
    Public Agency: County of Jefferson, Beaumont, Texas.
    Application Number: 07-06-C-00-BPT.

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    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $525,062.
    Charge Effective Date: November 1, 2008.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: February 1, 2012.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's:
    None.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
    Airfield equipment.
    Apron F rehabilitation.
    Airfield pavement joint rehabilitation.
    Runway 12/30 rehabilitation (phase 1).
    Airfield drainage system improvements.
    Airfield electrical upgrades.
    PFC application and administration fees.
    Pavement maintenance plan.
    Decision Date: October 9, 2007.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Ben Guttery, Texas Airports 
Development Office, (817) 222-5614.
    Public Agency: Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, Toledo, Ohio.
    Application Number: 07-05-C-00-TOL.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved In This Decision: $1,492,000.
    Charge Effective Date: December 1, 2007.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: December 1, 2010.
    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 Toledo Express Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
    Terminal improvements and reimbursement.
    Rehabilitation of B-6, B-9, B-11, and B-1 design and construction.
    Relocation of taxiway November design.
    Rehabilitate runway 16/34 design.
    Conduct airfield electrical master plan.
    Acquire snow removal equipment.
    Purchase of a vacuum truck/spill prevention.
    Cargo deicing recovery system.
    Decision Date: October 11, 2007.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Irene Porter, Detroit Airports 
District Office, (734) 229-2915.
    Public Agency: Kent County Department of Aeronautics, Grand Rapids, 
Michigan.
    Application Number: 07-04-C-00-GRR.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved In This Decision: $5,525.000.
    Charge Effective Date: March 1, 2032.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: January 1, 2033.
    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 Gerald R. Ford International Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved For Collection and Use:
    Passenger loading bridge replacement.
    Public address system replacement.
    Brief Description of Project Partially Approved For Collection and 
Use:
    Radio system replacement.
    Determination: The FAA determined that the public agency consulted 
on a different amount than the amount requested. Therefore, the FAA's 
approval is limited to the amount discussed in the air carrier 
consultation and public notice.
    Decision Date: October 18, 2007.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jason Watt, Detroit Airports District 
Office, (734) 229-2906.
    Public Agency: Kent County Department of Aeronautics, Grand Rapids, 
Michigan.
    Application Number: 07-05-U-00-GRR.
    Application Type: Use PFC revenue.
    PFC Level: $4.50
    Total PFC Revenue To Be Used In This Decision: $2,129,985.
    Charge Effective Date: October 1, 2016.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: April 1, 2018.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: No change from 
previous decision.
    Brief Description of Project Approved For Use: Terminal B concourse 
expansion.
    Decision Date: October 18, 2007.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jason Watt, Detroit Airports District 
Office, (734) 229-2906.
    Public Agency: Coos County Airport District, North Bend, Oregon.
    Application Number: 07-08-C-00-OTH.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved In This Decision: $403,360.
     Earliest Charge Effective Date: January 1, 2011.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: July 1, 2014.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: Non-scheduled 
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 Oregon Regional Airport.
    Brief Description of Project Approved for Collection and Use: 
Relocation of taxiway C.
    Decision Date: October 19, 2007.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Trang Tran, Seattle Airports District 
Office, (425) 227-1662.
    Public Agency: Los Angeles County World Airports, Los Angeles, 
California
    Application Number: 07-06-C-00-LAX.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved In This Decision: $85,000,000.
     Earliest Charge Effective Date: October 1, 2009.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: July 1, 2010.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: All non-
scheduled/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 Los Angeles International Airport.
    Brief Description of Project Approved for Collection and Use at a 
$4.50 PFC Level:
    Los Angeles residential soundproofing--phase II.
    Noise mitigation program in other local jurisdictions--phase II.
    Decision Date: October 19, 2007.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ruben Cabalbag, Los Angeles Airports 
District Office, (310) 735-3630.

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                                           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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98-03-C-03-TLH, Tallahassee, FL.        09/27/07      $6,848,783      $3,770,045        10/01/02        10/01/02
93-01-C-04-GEG, Spokane, WA.....        10/12/07      12,594,838       9,283,006        04/01/98        04/01/98
93-01-C-04-TPA, Tampa, FL.......        10/15/07     133,682,614     145,316,784        04/01/01        04/01/01
94-02-U-03-TPA, Tampa, FL.......        10/15/07              NA              NA        04/01/01        04/01/01
97-03-C-01-TPA, Tampa, FL.......        10/16/07      25,540,952      25,460,336        06/01/02        06/01/02
02-05-C-01-TPA, Tampa, FL.......        10/17/07     135,782,200     152,489,574        07/01/06        07/01/06
01-05-C-03-OTH, North Bend, OR..        10/19/07         541,602         638,079        08/01/05        07/01/06
04-09-C-02-CRW, Charleston, WV..        10/19/07       6,982,402       7,609,184        03/01/11        08/01/11
03-06-C-01-TPA, Tampa, FL.......        10/23/07     298,115,400     323,388,300        09/01/13        03/01/14
98-03-C-02-EUG, Eugene, OR......        10/23/07       1,577,459       1,577,459        06/01/01        06/01/01
04-10-C-02-MKE, Milwaukee, WI...        10/23/07      11,775,601      12,025,601        04/01/18        04/01/18
06-13-C-01-MKE, Milwaukee, WI...        10/23/07      47,306,855      51,947,402        01/01/24        06/01/24
96-05-C-09-ORD, Chicago, IL.....        10/24/07     467,714,130     488,140,368        04/01/08        06/01/08
03-04-C-02-PIH, Pocatello, ID...        10/25/07         497,218         294,313        04/01/08        04/01/08
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on November 6, 2007.
Joe Hebert,
Manager, Financial Analysis and Passenger Facility Charge Branch.
[FR Doc. 07-5645 Filed 11-14-07; 8:45 am]

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