[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 177 (Wednesday, September 13, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47641-47643]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-22743]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Notice of Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Approvals and
Disapprovals
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Monthly Notice of PFC Approvals and Disapprovals. In August
1995, there were six applications approved. Additionally, seven
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 49 U.S.C. 40117
(Pub. L. 103-272) 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: Department of Port Control, Cleveland, Ohio.
Application Number: 95-03-C-00-CLE.
Application Type: Impose and use PFC revenue.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total Approved Net PFC Revenue: $19,475,642.
Estimated Charge Effective Date: November 1, 1995.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: February 1, 1997.
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 proposed
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements
at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE).
Brief Description of Project Approved for Collection at CLE and Use
at CLE: Asbestos removal in terminal at CLE.
Brief Description of Project Approved for Collection at CLE: Waste
water--glycol collection system construction.
Brief Description of Project Approved for Collection at CLE and Use
at Burke Lakefront Airport: Passenger jetways (non-exclusive use),
baggage claim/security improvements (non-exclusive use).
Brief Description of Project Partially Approved for Collection at
CLE and Use at CLE: Acquisition of Analex Office Building and vacant
land in the Aerospace Technology Park.
Determination: This approval is limited to the acquisition of the
land and building in accordance with FAA Order 5100.37A, Land
Acquisition and Relocation Assistance for Airport Projects. Relocation
assistance is not eligible for commercial businesses. Also, the
demolition of the building is not approved at this time. The office
building was the subject of an airspace evaluation and a determination
of no hazard was issued, the building is a compatible land use, and the
Department of Port Control, City of Cleveland, has not determined the
appropriate National Environmental Protection Act action with respect
to demolition of the Analex building. In the interim, the building may
be used to generate new airport revenue. If, after the final
acquisition, costs are determined and less than the approved amount is
required for the acquisition, the Department of Port Control, City of
Cleveland, will be required to issue an
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amendment to this application to reduce the PFC amount for the project
and inform the air carriers.
Brief Description of Project Partially Approved for Collection at
CLE: NASA feasibility and pre-engineering study: relocation of engine
test facility.
Determination: The estimated task costs requested by the City of
Cleveland were reduced based on the FAA's analysis of recent prior
similar studies and the FAA's experience in this area.
Decision Date: August 4, 1995.
For Further Information Contact: Dean C. Nitz, Detroit Airports
District Office, (313) 487-7300.
Public Agency: City of Pensacola, Florida.
Application Number: 95-02-U-00-PNS.
Application Type: Use PFC revenue.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total Approved Net PFC Revenue: $3,918,000.
Charge Effective Date: February 1, 1993.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: December 1, 1995.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's: The City of
Pensacola was previously approved, in a decision dated November 23,
1992, to exclude a class of air carriers from the requirement to
collect the PFC. This decision does not affect that ruling.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Use of PFC Revenue:
Provide a vegetation barrier, purchase avigation easements.
Decision Date: August 10, 1995.
For Further Information Contact: Sandra A. Nazar, Orlando Airports
District Office, (407) 648-6586.
Public Agency: Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport Authority,
Charlottesville, Virginia.
Application Number: 95-06-U-00-CHO.
Application Type: Use PFC revenue.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total Approved Net PFC Revenue: $1,524,300.
Charge Effective Date: April 1, 1995.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: April 1, 1999.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: The
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport Authority was previously approved, in
a decision dated January 26, 1995, to exclude a class of air carriers
from the requirement to collect the PFC. This decision does not affect
the ruling.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Use of PFC Revenue:
Acquire snow blower and broom, Snow loader/plow, Runway deicing
vehicle, Aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicle.
Brief Description of Project Disapproved for Use of PFC Revenue:
Overlay runway 3-21.
Determination: Disapproved for use of PFC revenue. The FAA's
determination approving PFC collection for this project, dated January
26, 1995, notes that, at the time that collection authority was
requested, the financial plan for this project included proposed
Airport Improvement Program (AIP) entitlement and discretionary grants
as the major sources of funding. The FAA's January 26 determination
also states that the FAA expected that the public agency would finalize
its financial plan prior to the submission of a ``use'' application for
this project. However, the FAA has determined that, at this time, the
financial plan for this project is still tentative and that the public
agency has not satisfactorily demonstrated the ability to complete the
project without the proposed AIP funds, for which the FAA has not made
a commitment to provide. Therefore, the FAA is disapproving this
project at this time. The public agency is encouraged to reapply for
PFC use authority for this project after it has finalized its financial
plan. This decision does not affect the collection authority previously
approved for this project.
Decision Date: August 10, 1995.
For Further Information Contact: Robert Mendez, Washington Airports
District Office, (703) 285-2570.
Public Agency: City of Waco, Texas.
Application Number: 95-01-C-00-ACT.
Application Type: Impose and use PFC revenue.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total Approved Net PFC Revenue: $615,742.
Estimated Charge Effective Date: November 1, 1995.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: July 1, 2000.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: None.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use of
PFC Revenue: Planning studies, Airfield safety improvements, Terminal
safety improvements, ARFF vehicle.
Decision Date: August 14, 1995.
For Further Information Contact: Ben Guttery, Southwest Region
Airports Division, (817) 222-5614.
Public Agency: Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, Orlando, Florida
Application Number: 95-03-C-00-MCO.
Application Type: Impose and use PFC revenue.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total Approved Net PFC Revenue: $19,138,741.
Estimated Charge Effective Date: September 1, 1995.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: June 1, 1996.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: None.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection Use:
Design for north crossfield taxiway,
Preliminary design for Airside 2 and related improvements,
Construction of taxiways R-60, F-15, and ARFF taxiway access,
West ramp rehabilitation design,
Matching funds for master plan,
Replacement for pumper engine no. 84,
Replacement for airfield sweeper no. 70353,
Twenty-four inch sanitary force main,
800 Megahertz communication system,
Master mitigation--conceptual permitting,
Mitigation program--engineering services,
Mitigation program--jurisdictional boundaries,
Completion of main terminal northeast corridor,
Part 150 study.
Brief Description of Projects Partially Approved for Collection and
Use: Security improvement program.
Determination: The public agency did not adequately support costs
for this project other than the matching share of the AIP-36 grant.
Accordingly, the approved amount is less than that requested by the
public agency.
Brief Description of Disapproved Projects: Exhibit A property map,
FAA grant close-out.
Determination: Disapproved. Costs associated with these items are
administrative costs specifically related to AIP projects. Allowable
costs for the PFC program, defined in section 158.3 and further defined
in the preamble to Part 158, identify ``a public agency's cost of
administering its PFC program'' as allowable. These items are not
required for PFC project approval or administration of the PFC program
at Orlando International Airport; therefore, the projects are
disapproved.
Closed circuit television (CCTV) retrofit.
Determination: Disapproved. This project has been determined to be
ineligible under AIP criteria in accordance with appendix 2 of FAA
Order 5100.38A, since the relocation of a control tower is not
eligible. The use of the CCTV system mitigates the need to relocate the
air traffic control tower for line-of-sight blockage. Accordingly, this
project is disapproved.
Convert chillers to non-CFC refrigerant.
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Determination: Disapproved. This project has been determined to be
ineligible under AIP criteria in accordance with appendix 2 of FAA
Order 5100.39A, as routine airport maintenance. Accordingly, this
project is disapproved.
Decision Date: August 28, 1995.
For Further Information Contact: Pablo G. Auffant, Orlando Airports
District Office, (407) 648-6583.
Public Agency: Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport Authority,
Gulfport, Mississippi.
Application Number: 95-03-C-00-GPT.
Application Type: Impose and use PFC revenue.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total Approved Net PFC Revenue: $1,518,400.
Estimated Charge Effective Date: September 1, 1995.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: September 1, 1997.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: None.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
Construct concourse A,
Construct terminal improvement (phase I),
Master plan (wetlands),
Master plan (access),
Construct charter ramp (phase V-a),
Install loading bridge.
Decision Date: August 31, 1995.
For Further Information Contact: Elton Jay, Jackson Airports
District Office, (601) 965-4628.
Amendments to PFC Approvals
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Original Amended
Amendment Amendment Original 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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94-01-C-02-CVG, Covington, KY... 08/01/95 $38,015,000 $23,847,550 10/01/95 06/01/96
93-01-C-01-BGM, Binghampton, NY. 08/01/95 $887,261 $1,872,264 11/01/97 02/01/96
92-01-I-02-PHL, Philadelphia, PA 08/01/95 $51,199,000 $51,199,000 08/01/97 08/01/97
93-01-C-01-SGF, Springfield, MO. 08/08/95 $3,110.598 $1,937,090 10/01/96 08/01/97
93-02-I-01-BDL, Windsor Locks,
CT............................. 08/18/95 $12,030,000 $1,599,000 09/01/95 12/01/95
92-01-I-01-CMH, Columbus, OH.... 08/23/95 $7,719,331 $7,341,707 09/01/96 01/01/96
93-01-C-01-LGB, Long Beach, CA.. 08/29/95 $0 $3,533,766 03/01/98 (\1\)
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\1\ Withdrawn.
Issued in Washington, D.C. on September 6, 1995.
Sheryl Scarborough,
Acting Manager, Passenger Facility Charge Branch.
[FR Doc. 95-22743 Filed 9-12-95; 8:45 am]
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