[Federal Register: January 10, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 6)]
[Notices]
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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 November
2006, there were three applications approved. This notice also includes
information on three applications, one approved in August 2006 and the
other two approved in October 2006, inadvertently left off the August
2006 and October 2006 notices, respectively. Additionally, 10 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: Dubuque Regional Airport Commission, Dubuque, Iowa.
Application Number: 06-08-C-00-DBQ.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $288,718.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: November 1, 2006.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: March 1, 2008.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's: On-demand air
taxi/commercial operations.
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 Dubuque Regional Airport.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
Snow removal equipment.
Secondary radar equipment.
Master drainage study.
PFC administration.
Runway safety area.
Land acquisition.
Runway 31 parallel and connecting taxiways.
Terminal schematic/site design,
Decision Date: August 16, 2006.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lorna Sandridge, Central Region
Airports Division, (816) 329-2641.
Public Agency: City of Lynchburg, Virginia.
Application Number: 06-05-U-00-LYH.
Application Type: Use PFC revenue.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue to be Used in This Decision: $1,560,000.
Charge Effective Date: May 1, 2005.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: November 1, 2010.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's: No change from
previous decision.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Use:
Runway 4/22 extension (phase IV construction).
Rehabilitation of hangars 7 and 8 ramp.
Decision Date: October 4, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Luis Loarte, Washington Airports
District Office, (703) 661-1365.
Public Agency: City of Rapid City, South Dakota.
Application Number: 07-04-C-00-RAP.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $1,401,088.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: May 1, 2007.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: September 1, 2008.
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 Rapid City Regional Airport.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
Terminal security modifications (exit lane).
Taxiway A separation, environmental assessment, phases 1 through 4.
General aviation area lighting improvements.
Airport master plan.
General aviation 1 ramp strengthening.
Baggage claim carousel 2 installation.
Regional boarding bridge.
Decision Date: October 30, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas Schauer, Bismarck Airports
District Office, (713) 323-7383.
Public Agency: City of Pocatello, Idaho.
Application Number: 07-05-C-00-PIH.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $405,300.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: April 1, 2008.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: June 1, 2011.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC's Non-scheduled
air taxi/ commercial operators, utilizing aircraft having a seating
capacity of less than 20 passengers.
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 Pocatello Regional Airport.
Brief Description of Project Approved for Collection and Use:
Rehabilitate runway 17/35.
Reconstruct terminal auto parking.
Replacement of midfield runway 17/35 circuit.
Terminal rehabilitation.
PFC administration costs.
Decision Date: November 13, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne Lee-Pang, Seattle Airports
District Office, (425) 227-2654.
Public Agency: City of Chicago, Illinois.
Application Number: 06-11-C-00-MDW.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $1,300,000.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: February 1, 2040.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: March 1, 2040.
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 Midway International Airport (MDW).
Brief Description of Project Approved for Collection at MDW and Use
at Gary/Chicago International Airport:
Railroad relocation and runway extension.
Decision Date: November 17, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gregory Sweeny, Chicago Airports
District Office, (847) 294-7526.
Public Agency: City of Chicago, Illinois.
Application Number: 06-18-C-00-ORD.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $3.00
Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $8,200,000.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: June 1, 2016.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: July 1, 2016.
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 (ORD).
Brief Description of Project Approved for Collection at ORD and Use
at Gary/Chicago International Airport:
Railroad relocation and runway extension.
Decision Date: November 17, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gregory Sweeny, Chicago Airports
District Office, (847) 294-7526.
Amendment 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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05-08-C-01-BGM, Binghampton, NY. 11/01/06 $1,356,196 $1,360,195 02/01/08 02/01/08
04-07-C-01-JNU, Juneau, AK...... 11/03/06 $4,706,313 $5,143,039 04/01/09 09/01/09
91-01-C-07-LAS, Las Vegas, NV*.. 11/03/06 849,713,056 849,713,056 07/01/11 07/01/09
03-03-C-02-ERI, Erie, PA........ 11/03/06 669,555 618,885 01/01/05 01/01/05
05-05-U-01-ERI, Erie, PA........ 11/03/06 NA NA 01/01/05 01/01/05
00-03-C-03-BHM, Birmingham, AL.. 11/06/06 15,100,000 14,075,718 11/01/03 11/01/03
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02-06-C-04-JNU, Juneau, AK...... 11/06/06 2,589,669 716,769 05/01/05 05/01/05
97-01-C-02-GPZ, Grand Rapids, MN 11/07/06 1,297,059 151,263 05/01/31 01/01/07
01-06-C-01-MFR, Medford, OR..... 11/09/06 271,648 270,317 07/01/03 07/01/03
95-04-I-02-MDW, Chicago, IL**... 11/17/07 149,227,344 347,160,810 12/01/09 11/01/12
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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 $4.00 per enplaned passenger. For Las Vegas, NV, this change is effective on January 1, 2007.
The amendment denoted by a double asterisk (**) includes a change to the PFC level charged from $3.00 per
enplaned passenger to $4.50 per enplaned passenger. For Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, IL,
this change is effective on January 1, 2007.
Dated: Issued in Washington, DC, on January 3, 2007.
Joe Hebert,
Manager, Financial Analysis and Passenger Facility Charge Branch.
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