
[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 112 (Friday, June 10, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34124-34127]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-14372]


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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 May 2011, 
there were six applications approved. This notice also includes 
information on three applications, approved in April 2011, 
inadvertently

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left off the April 2011 notice. 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: County of San Joaquin, Stockton, California.
    Application Number: 11-05-C-00-SCK.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $336,996.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: September 1, 2011.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: September 1, 2012.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: 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 proposed 
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements 
at Stockton Metropolitan Airport.
    Brief Description Of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
    Rehabilitation of taxiways H and J.
    Terminal hold room expansion.
    Aircraft rescue and firefighting building modification.
    Rehabilitate runway 11R/29L lighting system.
    Rehabilitate airfield markings.
    Modify runway 11R/29L distance-to-go signs.
    Reconstruct terminal ramp--design.
    Reconstruct terminal ramp--construction.
    Security equipment--fingerprinting machine (replacement).
    PFC Administrative costs.
    Brief Description of Project Partially Approved for Collection and 
Use: Aircraft rescue and firefighting radio/crash phone system.
    Determination: The FAA determined that the proposed hand held radio 
equipment is not PFC eligible in accordance with Sec.  158.15(b).
    Decision Date: April 20, 2011.
    For Further Information Contact: Gretchen Kelly, San Francisco 
Airports District Office, (650) 876-2778, extension 623.
    Public Agency: Jacksonville Airport Authority, Jacksonville, 
Florida.
    Application Number: 11-10-C-00-JAX.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $11,352,575.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: October 1, 2023.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: July 1, 2024.
    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 Jacksonville International Airport.
    Brief Description Of Projects Approved for Collection and Use at a 
$4.50 PFC Level:
    Design concourse B apron.
    Construct concourse B apron (phase I)--bypass taxiways.
    Design and construct runways 13/31, 7/24, and air cargo apron joint 
seal rehabilitation.
    Airfield lighting upgrades.
    Aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle replacement.
    Electrical substation and distribution system rehabilitation.
    Rehabilitate internal circulation road (aircraft rescue and 
firefighting access).
    Rehabilitate taxiways T and H.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use at a 
$3.00 PFC Level:
    Schematic design of concourse B.
    Rehabilitate baggage information display screens.
    Rehabilitate internal circulation road (tug road improvements).
    PFC implementation and administrative costs.
    Decision Date: April 26, 2011.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Moore, Orlando Airports District 
Office, (407) 812-6331.
    Public Agency: Port of Portland, Portland, Oregon.
    Application Number: 11-11-C-00-PDX.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $327,509,220.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: August 1, 2020.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: March 1, 2031.
    Classes of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC'S:
    (1) Air taxi/commercial operators that offer non-scheduled/on-
demand air operations that enplane less than 2,500 passengers per year 
at Portland International Airport (PDX); and (2) commuters or small 
certificated air carriers that enplane less than 2,500 passengers per 
year at PDX.
    Determination: Approved. Based on information contained in the 
public agency's application, the FAA has determined that each proposed 
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements 
at PDX.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use at a 
$4.50 PFC Level:
    South runway reconstruction (10R/28L).
    Deicing project.
    North runway reconstruction (10L/28R).
    Decision Date: April 28, 2011.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dave Roberts, Seattle Airports 
District Office, (425) 227-2629.
    Public Agency: Los Angeles World Airports, Los Angeles, California.
    Application Number: 11-08-C-00-LAX.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $3.00.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $29,107,609.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: March 1, 2019.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: June 1, 2019.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's:
    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 proposed 
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements 
at Los Angeles International Airport.
    Brief Description of Project Partially Approved for Collection and 
Use:
    Lennox Schools soundproofing program.
    Determination: The FAA determined that several components of the 
project were not PFC eligible in accordance with Sec.  158.15(b). 
Specifically, the FAA disapproved all soundproofing work associated 
with portable or relocatable classrooms as well as soundproofing of 
several proposed rooms where activities would not be disrupted by 
aircraft noise. The FAA also disapproved the use of PFC revenue to 
replace existing

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flooring with carpeting because carpeting does not provide sound 
attenuation for aircraft noise. Finally, the FAA disapproved design 
costs listed in the detailed cost information provided in the PFC 
application because the public agency did not include design in its 
description and justification of the project.
    BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT PARTIALLY APPROVED FOR COLLECTION:
    Lennox Schools soundproofing program (future sites).
    Determination: The FAA determined that several components of the 
project were not PFC eligible in accordance with Sec.  158.15(b). 
Specifically, the FAA disapproved all soundproofing work associated 
with relocatable classrooms. The FAA also disapproved the use of PFC 
revenue to install flooring as a part of the sound mitigation measures 
because flooring does not provide sound attenuation for aircraft noise. 
The FAA disapproved the line item identified as ``move management'' as 
not being justified for this new construction. Finally, the FAA 
disapproved design costs listed in the detailed cost information 
provided in the PFC application because the public agency did not 
include design in its description and justification of the project.
    Decision Date: May 2, 2011.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Darlene Williams, Los Angeles Airports 
District Office, (310) 725-3625.
    Public Agency: County of Westchester, White Plains, New York.
    Application Number: 11-06-C-00-HPN.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $8,000,000.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: October 1, 2011.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: August 1, 2013.
    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 proposed 
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements 
at Westchester County Airport.
    BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT APPROVED FOR COLLECTION AND USE:
    Design and construction of conveyance and disposal system for 
aircraft deicing fluid.
    Decision Date: May 5, 2011.
    For Further Information Contact: Andrew Brooks, New York Airports 
District Office, (516) 227-3816.
    Public Agency: Roanoke Regional Airport Commission, Roanoke, 
Virginia.
    Application Number: 11-03-C-00-ROA.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $2,191,701.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: November 1, 2011.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: January 1, 2013.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's:
    Carriers required to file FAA Form 1800-31.
    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 Roanoke Regional Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
    Noise mitigation program (65-69 DNL) phases 5 through 8.
    Rehabilitate apron (design and construction) phase 2.
    Update airport master plan.
    Rehabilitate runway 15/33--phase 3.
    Rehabilitate taxiways A and G--phase 3.
    Rehabilitate taxiway T.
    Acquire aircraft rescue and firefighting land.
    Remove obstructions in runway 15 runway protection zone.
    Acquire aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle.
    Acquire aircraft deicing equipment.
    Acquire runway sweeper.
    PFC program formulation.
    Annual PFC administrative costs.
    Decision Date: May 16, 2011.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey Breeden, Washington Airports 
District Office, (703) 661-1363.
    Public Agency: Airport Authority District Number 1 Calcasiu Parish, 
Lake Charles, Louisiana.
    Application Number: 11-03-C-00-LCH.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $650,000.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: November 1, 2013.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: September 1, 2015.
    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 proposed 
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements 
at Lake Charles Regional Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
    Acquisition of airport training system.
    Loading bridge baggage delivery systems.
    Airport access road lighting improvements.
    Airfield fencing improvements.
    Professional fees.
    Decision Date: May 20, 2011.
    For Further Information Contact: Justin Barker, Louisiana/New 
Mexico Airports Development Office, (817) 222-5628.

    Public Agency: City of Tyler, Texas.
    Application Number: 11-05-C-00-TYR.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $1,782,732.
    Earliest Charge Effective Date: October 1, 2011.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: September 1, 2017.
    Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: None.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
    Construct service road.
    Planning study--airport update.
    Airfield lighting.
    Aircraft rescue and firefighting truck.
    Runway 13/31 safety area and visibility zone improvements.
    Runway 4/22 safety area improvements. Construct taxiway K.
    Gates.
    Wildlife hazard assessments.
    Security fencing.
    Install terminal flight information display system.
    Security improvements--finger print.
    PFC application and administration fees.
    Decision Date: May 20, 2011.
    For Further Information Contact:
    Guillermo Villalobos, Texas Airports Development Office, (817) 222-
5657.

    Public Agency: St Joseph County Airport Authority, South Bend, 
Indiana.
    Application Number: 11-04-C-00-SBN.
    Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
    PFC Level: $4.50.
    Total PEG Revenue Approved in This Decision: $6,000,000.

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    Earliest Charge Effective Date: January 1, 2021.
    Estimated Charge Expiration Date: July 1, 2029.
    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 proposed 
class accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements 
at South Bend Regional Airport.
    Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
    Terminal expansion.
    Loading bridges.
    Access control.
    Public seating.
    Architectural services.
    Decision Date: May 23, 2011.
    For Further Information Contact:
    Gregory Sweeny, Chicago Airports District Office, (847) 294-7526.

                                                               Amendment to PFC Approvals
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                                                                    Amendment          Original     Amended approved      Original           Amended
                         Amendment No.                              approved      approved net PFC       net PFC      estimated charge  estimated charge
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09-05-C-01-HPN White Plains, NY...............................          04/25/11       $18,000,000       $10,000,000          08/01/13          10/01/11
99-05-C-02-SBP San Luis Obispo, CA............................          05/02/11         1,040,111         1,057,676          07/01/15          06/01/14
02-07-C-01-SBP San Luis Obispo, CA............................          05/02/11         1,652,880         1,730,271          07/01/19          07/01/15
10-16-C-01-BNA Nashville, TN..................................          05/03/11         4,290,000         5,502,500          12/01/16          01/01/17
08-08-C-01-SMF Sacramento, CA.................................          05/12/11       603,497,524       676,588,317          02/01/28          11/01/34
03-05-C-01-EUG Eugene, OR.....................................          05/18/11         2,032,935         2,518,402          07/01/05          06/01/06
06-08-C-01-EUG Eugene, OR.....................................          05/18/11         2,645,000         2,633,131          05/01/09          07/01/09
*06-03-C-02-ABQ Albuquerque, NM...............................          05/19/11        68,885,899        78,203,803          07/01/16          10/01/17
04-08-C-04-RNO Reno, NV.......................................          05/20/11        49,500,000        53,000,000          07/01/07          07/01/07
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    Notes: The amendment denoted by an asterisk (*) includes a change 
to the PFC level charged from $3.00 per enplaned passenger to $4.50 per 
enplaned passenger. For Albuquerque, NM, this change is effective on 
July 1, 2011.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on June 2, 2011.
Joe Hebert,
Manager, Financial Analysis and Passenger Facility Charge Branch.
[FR Doc. 2011-14372 Filed 6-9-11; 8:45 am]
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