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Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 231 / Monday, December 1, 2008 / Notices
Issued in Washington, DC. on November
19, 2008.
Joe Hebert,
Manager, Financial Analysis and Passenger
Facility Charge Branch.
[FR Doc. E8–28032 Filed 11–28–08; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
Notice of Passenger Facility Charge
(PFC) Approvals and Disapprovals
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Monthly Notice of PFC
Approvals and Disapprovals.
AGENCY:
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In October 2008, there were nine
applications approved. This notice also
includes information on two
applications, one approved in June 2008
and the other approved in September
2008, inadvertently left off the June
2008 and September 2008 notices,
respectively. Additionally, 22 approved
amendments to previously approved
applications are listed.
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 § 158.29.
PFC Applications Approved
Public Agency: Blair County Airport
Authority, Martinsburg, Pennsylvania.
Application Number: 08–06–C–00–
AOO.
Application Type: Impose and use a
PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in this
Decision: $139,918.
Earliest Charge Effective Date:
December 1, 2011.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date:
December 1, 2014.
Class of Air Carriers not Required to
Collect PFCs: Unscheduled Part 121 and
Part 135 charter operators for hire to the
general public.
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 AltoonaBlair County Airport.
Brief Description of Projects Approved
for Collection and Use:
Improve runway 3/21 and 30 safety
areas.
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Expand south hangar apron
(construction), phase II.
Acquire land/easements for runway 3/
21, phase II.
Acquire snow removal equipment
(snow blower).
Construct T-Hangar taxilanes (design),
phase I.
Acquire aircraft rescue and
firefighting vehicle, class 1 (per Part 139
safety inspectors).
Rehabilitate airport beacon
(replacement).
Construct hangar taxilanes
(construction), phase II.
Update airport master plan study.
Acquire land/easement runway 3/21
primary surface, 1 acre, phase II,
purchase.
Decision Date: June 6, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lori
Ledebohm, Harrisburg Airports District
Office, (707) 730–2835.
Public Agency: Lawton Metropolitan
Airport Authority, Lawton, Oklahoma.
Application Number: 08–06–C–00–
LAW.
Application Type: Impose and use a
PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This
Decision: $917,000.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: April 1,
2009.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date:
November 1, 2013.
Class of Air Carriers not Required to
Collect PFCs: None.
Brief Description of Projects Approved
for Collection and Use:
Emergency generator.
Terminal building renovations.
Security enhancements.
PFC administration fees.
Decision Date: September 30, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bill
Bell, Arkansas/Oklahoma Airports
Development Office, (817) 222–5664.
Public Agency: Metropolitan
Nashville Airport Authority, Nashville,
Tennessee.
Application Number: 08–14–C–00–
BNA.
Application Type: Impose and use a
PFC.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This
Decision: $55,362,918.
Earliest Charge Effective Date:
November 1, 2011.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date:
June 1, 2016.
Class of Air Carriers not Required to
Collect PFCs:
Unscheduled air carriers with
enplaned passengers using air taxis that
enplane fewer than 25,000 passengers
per year.
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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 Nashville
International Airport.
Brief Description of Projects Approved
for Collection and Use:
In-line explosive detection system.
Reconstruct taxiway Alpha south
(construction).
Terminal renovation and concession
upgrade, phase II.
West side spill gates.
Terminal access road improvements
phase I—road and bridge work.
Terminal apron repair.
Rehabilitate Federal Inspection
Services facility.
Brief Description of Project Paritally
Approved for Collection and Use:
Reconstruct taxiway Bravo south
(construction).
Determination: This project was for
the local matching share of an Airport
Improvement Program grant. The grant
amount was less than had been
anticipated resulting in a smaller local
matching share. Therefore, the PFC
approved amount was reduced from that
requested.
Decision Date: October 2, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Tommy DuPree, Memphis Airports
District Office, (901) 322–8182.
Public Agency: Texas A&M
University, College Station, Texas.
Application Number: 08–06–C–00–
CLL.
Application Type: Impose and use a
PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This
Decision: $1,385,581.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: April 1,
2009.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date:
January 1, 2013.
Class of Air Carriers not Required to
Collect PFCs: None.
Brief Description of Projects Approved
for Collection and Use:
Taxiway E rehabilitation.
Westside apron (with taxiway H–1
fillet).
Airfield drainage improvements.
Perimeter fencing upgrades.
Airfield regulators.
Runway 16/34 rehabilitation.
Wind cones.
Taxiway H construction.
Terminal apron expansion.
Terminal building rehabilitation.
Security system upgrades—closed
circuit television system.
PFC application and administration.
Decision Date: October 15, 2008.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Steven Cooks, Texas Airports
Development Office, (817) 222–5608.
Public Agency: Tulsa Airports
Improvement Trust, Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Application Number: 08–06–C–00–
TUL.
Application Type: Impose and use a
PFC.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This
Decision: $65,043,406.
Charge Effective Date: April 1, 2010.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date:
September 1, 2026.
Class of Air Carriers not Required to
Collect PFCs: 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 Tulsa
International Airport.
Brief Description of Projects Approved
for Collection and Use:
Terminal building rehabilitation and
improvement.
Terminal access roadway
rehabilitation.
Medium intensity approach lighting
system with runway end identifier
lights installation, runway 26.
Runway 26 repair and rehabilitation.
Taxiway C and taxiway L repair and
rehabilitation.
Runway 18L/36R rehabilitation.
Taxiway J design and rehabilitation.
Decision Date: October 16, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Lana Logan, Arkansas/Oklahoma
Airports Development Office, (817) 222–
5636.
Public Agency: Luzerne and
Lackawanna Counties, Avoca,
Pennsylvania.
Application Number: 08–05–C–00–
AVP.
Application Type: Impose and use a
PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This
Decision: $6,888,604.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: April 1,
2011.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date:
August 1, 2017.
Class of Air Carriers not Required to
Collect PFCs: None.
Brief Description of Projects Approved
for Collection and Use:
Runway 4/22 overlay.
Runway 4/22 emergency repairs.
Runway sensor system computers.
Security vehicles including airfield
radios and aircraft rescue and
firefighting pagers.
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Replace 22-foot runway flared end
snow plow.
Continuous runway friction
measuring equipment.
Seal coat aircraft ramp and rejuvenate
taxiways to runway 10/28.
Expand concrete area of airline ramp.
Four wheel drive loader.
Brief Description of Projects Approved
for Collection:
Rehabilitate general aviation and old
terminal apron.
Quick response aircraft rescue and
firefighting vehicle.
Construct taxiway B extension to
runway 22 end (environmental
assessment and design).
Rehabilitate landside roadway.
Construct shoulders along taxiway D.
Brief Description of Disapproved
Project:
Construct covered walkway to
employee parking.
Determination: This project is not
Airport Improvement Program eligible,
and therefore, is not PFC eligible.
Decision Date: October 17, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lori
Ledebohm, Harrisburg Airports District
Office, (717) 730–2835.
Public Agency: Clark County
Department of Aviation, Las Vegas,
Nevada.
Application Number: 08–07–U–00–
LAS.
Application Type: Use PFC revenue.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved for Use
in this Decision: $379,859,124.
Charge Effective Date: April 1, 2014.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date:
July 1, 2022.
Class of Air Carriers not Required to
Collect PFC’s: No change from previous
decision.
Brief Description of Projects Approved
for Use at a $4.50 PFC Level:
Design of terminal 3.
Russell Road relocation.
Brief Description of Project Approved
for Use at a $3.00 PFC Level: Russell
Road park.
Decision Date: October 23, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ron
Biaoco, San Francisco Airports District
Office, (650) 876–2778, extension 626.
Public Agency: City of Amarillo,
Texas.
Application Number: 08–01–C–00–
AMA.
Application Type: Impose and use a
PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This
Decision: $19,200,000.
Earliest Charge Effective Date:
December 1, 2008.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date:
July 1, 2018.
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Class of Air Carriers not Required to
Collect PFC’s:
Nonscheduled/on-demand Part 135
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 Rick
Husband Amarillo International Airport.
Brief Description of Project Approved
for Collection and Use: Construction of
the terminal building addition and
update of systems in the main terminal.
Decision Date: October 29, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Glenn Boles, Texas Airports
Development Office, (817) 222–5661.
Public Agency: City of Houston,
Texas.
Application Number: 08–01–C–00–
IAH.
Application Type: Impose and use a
PFC.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in this
Decision: $1,372,445,143.
Earliest Charge Effective Date:
December 1, 2008.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date:
November 1, 2027.
Class of Air Carriers not Required to
Collect PFCs:
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 George
Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Brief Description of Projects Approved
for Collection and Use:
Automated people mover system.
Terminal B expansion program and
related improvements.
Central Federal Inspection Services
facility.
New north parallel runway.
PFC program administrative costs.
Central plant heating, ventilation, and
air conditioning upgrades.
Terminal A/B south taxiways.
Decision Date: October 29, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ben
Guttery, Texas Airports Development
Office, (817) 222–5614.
Public Agency: EvansvilleVanderburgh Airport Authority,
Evansville, Indiana.
Application Number: 08–02–C–00–
EVV.
Application Type: Impose and use a
PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in this
Decision: $3,983,706.
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Earliest Charge Effective Date:
December 1, 2008.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date:
March 1, 2013.
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 Evansville
Regional Airport.
Brief Description of Projects Approved
for Collection and Use:
Install perimeter road, fence, and
drainage basin.
PFC administrative costs.
Decision Date: October 30, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary
Wilson, Chicago Airports District Office,
(847) 294–7631.
Public Agency: Duluth Airport
Authority, Duluth, Minnesota.
Application Number: 08–08–C–00–
DLH.
Application Type: Impose and use a
PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This
Decision: $422,485.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: May
1,2010.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date:
April 1, 2011.
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 Duluth
International Airport.
Brief Description of Projects Approved
for Collection and Use:
Preparation of PFC letter of intent.
Conduct wildlife assessment.
Design terminal building
modifications.
Planning for replacement terminal
building and apron.
Rehabilitate and expand cargo apron.
Rehabilitate runway 3/21.
Remove and replace boiler in terminal
building.
Conduct pavement condition index
inventory study.
Prepare spill prevention control and
countermeasures plan.
Expand terminal building for baggage
and ticketing.
Prepare plans and specifications for
passenger boarding bridge.
Rehabilitate and expand general
aviation aircraft parking area.
Construct taxiway to new general
aviation apron.
Construct general aviation apron.
Construct taxiway to future hangar
area.
Construct taxilane within future
hangar area.
Relocate and construct general
aviation area access road.
Replace airport beacon.
Purchase Minnesota Power hangar.
Purchase Monaco T-Hangar.
Decision Date: October 30, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nancy Nistler, Minneapolis Airports
District Office, (612) 713–4353.
AMENDMENTS TO PFC APPROVALS
Amendment
Approved
Date
Amendment No., City, State
Original Approved Net
PFC Revenue
Amended Approved Net
PFC Revenue
Original Estimated
Charge Exp.
Date
Amended
Estimated
Charge Exp.
Date
06/08/08
09/26/08
09/26/08
09/26/08
09/29/08
09/30/08
09/30/08
09/30/08
10/07/08
10/08/08
10/08/08
10/08/08
10/08/08
10/08/08
10/08/08
10/09/08
10/09/08
10/10/08
10/14/08
10/14/08
10/16/08
10/23/08
$232,460
$64,570,368
$12,628,000
$131,055,103
$21,974,503
$188,500
$253,021
$3,114,426
$2,336,432
$35,797,000
$76,920,000
$19,580,000
$39,590,000
$268,108,000
$6,478,000
$8,142,712
$19,543,195
$52,027,000
$1,622,298
$1,553,549
$1,174,445
$26,712,865
$208,710
$65,220,180
$12,778,609
$131,401,412
$21,865,831
$169,564
$249,492
$3,304,011
$2,938,178
$27,431,000
$73,633,000
$16,313,000
$39,596,000
$213,098,000
$3,590,000
$9,905,870
$26,793,195
$54,716,297
$1,395,921
$1,544,032
$1,306,529
$49,500,000
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*03–05–C–01–AOO Altoona, PA .....................................................
92–01–C–11–SJC San Jose, CA ....................................................
99–07–C–03–SJC San Jose, CA ....................................................
01–11–C–03–SJC San Jose, CA ....................................................
94–01–C–05–ISP Islip, NY ..............................................................
92–01–C–01–ACV Arcata, CA ........................................................
04–04–0–01–LAW Lawton, OK .......................................................
97–01–C–02–MFE McAllen, TX ......................................................
03–03–C–01–HLN Helena, MT .......................................................
94–01–C–10–10–CVG Covington, KY ............................................
95–02–C–07–CVG Covington, KY ..................................................
01–06–C–04–CVG Covington, KY ..................................................
01–07–C–06–CVG Covington, KY ..................................................
02–08–C–04–CVG Covington, KY ..................................................
07–11–C–01–CVG Covington, KY ..................................................
08–08–C–01–JNU Juneau, AK ........................................................
06–07–C–01–BUR Burbank, CA .....................................................
96–03–0–02–LAX Los Angeles, CA ................................................
01–04–C–02–MAF Midland, TX ......................................................
07–05–C–01–MAF Midland, TX ......................................................
01–04–C–01–CLL College Station, TX ...........................................
04–08–C–03–RNO Reno, NV ..........................................................
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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 Altoona, PA this change is effective on December 1, 2008.
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Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 231 / Monday, December 1, 2008 / Notices
Issued in Washington, DC on November 20,
2008.
Joe Hebert,
Manager, Financial Analysis and Passenger
Facility Charge Branch.
[FR Doc. E8–28227 Filed 11–28–08; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Highway Administration
Draft Environmental Impact Statement/
Environmental Impact Report; MidCounty Parkway, Riverside County, CA
ACTION:
Notice of extension of comment
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period.
SUMMARY: The Federal Highway
Administration is extending the review
and comment period for the Mid-County
Parkway (MCP) Draft Environmental
Impact Report/Environmental Impact
Statement (EIR/EIS) for an additional 30
days. Comments on the Draft EIR/EIS
may now be submitted until January 8,
2009. The MCP is a proposed 32-mile
roadway on new and existing alignment
between State Route 79 and Interstate 15
in western Riverside County. A Notice
of Availability was previously
published in the Federal Register
Volume 73, No. 199 on Tuesday,
October 14, 2008 (FR Doc. ES–23805
Filed 10–10–08; 8:45 a.m.). The Notice
of Availability includes supplemental
information describing the project and
the alternatives.
DATES: Comments will now be accepted
until January 8, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Comments on the MCP
Draft EIR/EIS can be mailed to the
following addresses: Ms. Cathy Bechtel
at Riverside County Transportation
Commission, 4080 Lemon Street, 3rd
Floor, Riverside, CA 92502 and/or Mr.
Tay Dam, Federal Highway
Administration, 650 Capitol Mall, Suite
4–100, Sacramento, CA 95814, or via email at: https://midcountyparkway.org.
The Draft EIR/EIS and technical
studies are available for viewing at the
following locations during regular
business hours: (1) RCTC, 4080 Lemon
Street—3rd Floor, Riverside, CA 92502;
(2) FHWA, 650 Capitol Mall, Suite 4–
100, Sacramento, CA 95814; (3) Caltrans
District 8 Office—6th Floor, 464 W. 4th
St., San Bernardino, CA 92401; (4) City
of Corona—Public Works Department,
400 South Vicentia Avenue, 2nd Floor—
Suite 210, Corona, CA 92882; (5) Corona
Public Library, 650 S. Main St., Corona,
CA 92882; (6) Perris Public Library, 163
E. San Jacinto Ave., Perris, CA 92507;
(7) San Jacinto Public Library, 500
Idyllwild Dr., San Jacinto, CA 92583; (8)
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Woodcrest Library, 16625 Krameria,
Riverside, CA 92504; (9) Hemet Library,
300 E. Latham Avenue, Hemet, CA
92543; and (10) Moreno Valley Public
Library, 25480 Alessandro Blvd.,
Moreno Valley, CA 92553. You may also
view and comment on the Draft EIR/EIS
at https://www.midcountyparkway.org.
(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
Program Number 20.205, Highway Planning
and Construction. The regulations
implementing Executive Order 12372
regarding intergovernmental consultation on
Federal programs and activities apply to this
program.)
Ms.
Cathy Bechtel at RCTC: (951) 787–7141,
or Mr. Tay Dam at FHWA: (213) 605–
2013.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dated: November 21, 2008.
Cindy Vigue,
Director of State Programs, Major Projects
Program Manager, Federal Highway
Administration, 650 Capitol Mall, Suite 4–
100, Sacramento, CA 95814.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Railroad Administration
[Docket No. FRA–2000–7257; Notice No. 50]
Railroad Safety Advisory Committee
(RSAC); Working Group Activity
Update
Federal Railroad
Administration (FRA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Announcement of Railroad
Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC)
Working Group activities.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: FRA is updating its
announcement of RSAC’s Working
Group activities to reflect its current
status.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Larry Woolverton, RSAC Coordinator,
FRA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Mailstop 25, Washington, DC 20590,
(202) 493–6212; or Grady Cothen,
Deputy Associate Administrator for
Safety, FRA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue,
SE., Mailstop 25, Washington, DC
20590, (202) 493–6302.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
notice serves to update FRA’s last
announcement of working group
activities and status reports of August
29, 2008 (73 FR 51041). The 36th full
RSAC Committee meeting was held
September 10, 2008, and the 37th
meeting is scheduled for December 10,
2008, at the Marriott Metro Center Hotel
Ballroom in Washington, DC.
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Since its first meeting in April of
1996, the RSAC has accepted 26 tasks.
Status for each of the open tasks (neither
completed nor terminated) is provided
below:
Open Tasks
Task 96–4—Tourist and Historic
Railroads. This Task includes reviewing
the appropriateness of the agency’s
current policy regarding the
applicability of existing and proposed
regulations to tourist, excursion, scenic,
and historic railroads. This Task was
accepted on April 2, 1996, and a
Working Group was established. The
Working Group monitored the steam
locomotive regulation task. Planned
future activities involve the review of
other regulations for possible adaptation
to the safety needs of tourist and
historic railroads. Contact: Grady
Cothen, (202) 493–6302.
Task 03–01—Passenger Safety. This
Task includes updating and enhancing
the regulations pertaining to passenger
safety, based on research and
experience. This Task was accepted on
May 20, 2003, and a Working Group was
established. Prior to embarking on
substantive discussions of a specific
task, the Working Group set forth in
writing a specific description of the
task. The Working Group reports
planned activity to the full Committee at
each scheduled full RSAC meeting,
including milestones for completion of
projects and progress toward
completion. At the first meeting, held
September 9–10, 2003, a consolidated
list of issues was completed. At the
second meeting, held November 6–7,
2003, four task groups were established:
Emergency Preparedness, Mechanical,
Crashworthiness, and Track/Vehicle
Interaction. The task forces met and
reported on activities for Working
Group consideration at the third
meeting, held May 11–12, 2004, and a
fourth meeting was held October 26–27,
2004. The Working Group met on March
21–22, 2006, and again on September
12–13, 2006, at which time the group
agreed to establish a task force on
General Passenger Safety. The full
Passenger Safety Working Group met on
April 17–18, 2007; December 11–12,
2007; and June 18, 2008. The next
meeting is scheduled for November 13,
2008. Contact: Charles Bielitz, (202)
493–6314.
(Emergency Preparedness Task Force)
At the Working Group meeting of March
9–10, 2005, the Working Group received
and approved the consensus report of
the Emergency Preparedness Task Force
related to emergency communication,
emergency egress, and rescue access.
These recommendations were presented
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[FR Doc No: E8-28227]
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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.
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In October 2008, there were nine applications approved. This notice
also includes information on two applications, one approved in June
2008 and the other approved in September 2008, inadvertently left off
the June 2008 and September 2008 notices, respectively. Additionally,
22 approved amendments to previously approved applications are listed.
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: Blair County Airport Authority, Martinsburg,
Pennsylvania.
Application Number: 08-06-C-00-AOO.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $139,918.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: December 1, 2011.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: December 1, 2014.
Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFCs: Unscheduled
Part 121 and Part 135 charter operators for hire to the general public.
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 Altoona-Blair County Airport.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
Improve runway 3/21 and 30 safety areas.
Expand south hangar apron (construction), phase II.
Acquire land/easements for runway 3/21, phase II.
Acquire snow removal equipment (snow blower).
Construct T-Hangar taxilanes (design), phase I.
Acquire aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle, class 1 (per Part
139 safety inspectors).
Rehabilitate airport beacon (replacement).
Construct hangar taxilanes (construction), phase II.
Update airport master plan study.
Acquire land/easement runway 3/21 primary surface, 1 acre, phase
II, purchase.
Decision Date: June 6, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lori Ledebohm, Harrisburg Airports
District Office, (707) 730-2835.
Public Agency: Lawton Metropolitan Airport Authority, Lawton,
Oklahoma.
Application Number: 08-06-C-00-LAW.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $917,000.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: April 1, 2009.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: November 1, 2013.
Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFCs: None.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
Emergency generator.
Terminal building renovations.
Security enhancements.
PFC administration fees.
Decision Date: September 30, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bill Bell, Arkansas/Oklahoma Airports
Development Office, (817) 222-5664.
Public Agency: Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, Nashville,
Tennessee.
Application Number: 08-14-C-00-BNA.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $55,362,918.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: November 1, 2011.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: June 1, 2016.
Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFCs:
Unscheduled air carriers with enplaned passengers using air taxis
that enplane fewer than 25,000 passengers per year.
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 Nashville International Airport.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
In-line explosive detection system.
Reconstruct taxiway Alpha south (construction).
Terminal renovation and concession upgrade, phase II.
West side spill gates.
Terminal access road improvements phase I--road and bridge work.
Terminal apron repair.
Rehabilitate Federal Inspection Services facility.
Brief Description of Project Paritally Approved for Collection and
Use: Reconstruct taxiway Bravo south (construction).
Determination: This project was for the local matching share of an
Airport Improvement Program grant. The grant amount was less than had
been anticipated resulting in a smaller local matching share.
Therefore, the PFC approved amount was reduced from that requested.
Decision Date: October 2, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tommy DuPree, Memphis Airports
District Office, (901) 322-8182.
Public Agency: Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas.
Application Number: 08-06-C-00-CLL.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $1,385,581.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: April 1, 2009.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: January 1, 2013.
Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFCs: None.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
Taxiway E rehabilitation.
Westside apron (with taxiway H-1 fillet).
Airfield drainage improvements.
Perimeter fencing upgrades.
Airfield regulators.
Runway 16/34 rehabilitation.
Wind cones.
Taxiway H construction.
Terminal apron expansion.
Terminal building rehabilitation.
Security system upgrades--closed circuit television system.
PFC application and administration.
Decision Date: October 15, 2008.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven Cooks, Texas Airports
Development Office, (817) 222-5608.
Public Agency: Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust, Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Application Number: 08-06-C-00-TUL.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $65,043,406.
Charge Effective Date: April 1, 2010.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: September 1, 2026.
Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFCs: 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 Tulsa International Airport.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
Terminal building rehabilitation and improvement.
Terminal access roadway rehabilitation.
Medium intensity approach lighting system with runway end
identifier lights installation, runway 26.
Runway 26 repair and rehabilitation.
Taxiway C and taxiway L repair and rehabilitation.
Runway 18L/36R rehabilitation.
Taxiway J design and rehabilitation.
Decision Date: October 16, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lana Logan, Arkansas/Oklahoma Airports
Development Office, (817) 222-5636.
Public Agency: Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties, Avoca,
Pennsylvania.
Application Number: 08-05-C-00-AVP.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $6,888,604.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: April 1, 2011.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: August 1, 2017.
Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFCs: None.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
Runway 4/22 overlay.
Runway 4/22 emergency repairs.
Runway sensor system computers.
Security vehicles including airfield radios and aircraft rescue and
firefighting pagers.
Replace 22-foot runway flared end snow plow.
Continuous runway friction measuring equipment.
Seal coat aircraft ramp and rejuvenate taxiways to runway 10/28.
Expand concrete area of airline ramp.
Four wheel drive loader.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection:
Rehabilitate general aviation and old terminal apron.
Quick response aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle.
Construct taxiway B extension to runway 22 end (environmental
assessment and design).
Rehabilitate landside roadway.
Construct shoulders along taxiway D.
Brief Description of Disapproved Project:
Construct covered walkway to employee parking.
Determination: This project is not Airport Improvement Program
eligible, and therefore, is not PFC eligible.
Decision Date: October 17, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lori Ledebohm, Harrisburg Airports
District Office, (717) 730-2835.
Public Agency: Clark County Department of Aviation, Las Vegas,
Nevada.
Application Number: 08-07-U-00-LAS.
Application Type: Use PFC revenue.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved for Use in this Decision: $379,859,124.
Charge Effective Date: April 1, 2014.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: July 1, 2022.
Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFC's: No change from
previous decision.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Use at a $4.50 PFC
Level:
Design of terminal 3.
Russell Road relocation.
Brief Description of Project Approved for Use at a $3.00 PFC Level:
Russell Road park.
Decision Date: October 23, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ron Biaoco, San Francisco Airports
District Office, (650) 876-2778, extension 626.
Public Agency: City of Amarillo, Texas.
Application Number: 08-01-C-00-AMA.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $19,200,000.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: December 1, 2008.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: July 1, 2018.
Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFC's:
Nonscheduled/on-demand Part 135 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 Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport.
Brief Description of Project Approved for Collection and Use:
Construction of the terminal building addition and update of systems in
the main terminal.
Decision Date: October 29, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Glenn Boles, Texas Airports
Development Office, (817) 222-5661.
Public Agency: City of Houston, Texas.
Application Number: 08-01-C-00-IAH.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $1,372,445,143.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: December 1, 2008.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: November 1, 2027.
Class of Air Carriers not Required to Collect PFCs:
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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
Automated people mover system.
Terminal B expansion program and related improvements.
Central Federal Inspection Services facility.
New north parallel runway.
PFC program administrative costs.
Central plant heating, ventilation, and air conditioning upgrades.
Terminal A/B south taxiways.
Decision Date: October 29, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ben Guttery, Texas Airports
Development Office, (817) 222-5614.
Public Agency: Evansville-Vanderburgh Airport Authority,
Evansville, Indiana.
Application Number: 08-02-C-00-EVV.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in this Decision: $3,983,706.
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Earliest Charge Effective Date: December 1, 2008.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: March 1, 2013.
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 Evansville Regional Airport.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
Install perimeter road, fence, and drainage basin.
PFC administrative costs.
Decision Date: October 30, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary Wilson, Chicago Airports District
Office, (847) 294-7631.
Public Agency: Duluth Airport Authority, Duluth, Minnesota.
Application Number: 08-08-C-00-DLH.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $422,485.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: May 1,2010.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: April 1, 2011.
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 Duluth International Airport.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
Preparation of PFC letter of intent.
Conduct wildlife assessment.
Design terminal building modifications.
Planning for replacement terminal building and apron.
Rehabilitate and expand cargo apron.
Rehabilitate runway 3/21.
Remove and replace boiler in terminal building.
Conduct pavement condition index inventory study.
Prepare spill prevention control and countermeasures plan.
Expand terminal building for baggage and ticketing.
Prepare plans and specifications for passenger boarding bridge.
Rehabilitate and expand general aviation aircraft parking area.
Construct taxiway to new general aviation apron.
Construct general aviation apron.
Construct taxiway to future hangar area.
Construct taxilane within future hangar area.
Relocate and construct general aviation area access road.
Replace airport beacon.
Purchase Minnesota Power hangar.
Purchase Monaco T-Hangar.
Decision Date: October 30, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy Nistler, Minneapolis Airports
District Office, (612) 713-4353.
Amendments To PFC Approvals
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Original Amended
Amendment Original Amended Estimated Estimated
Amendment No., City, State Approved Approved Net Approved Net Charge Exp. Charge Exp.
Date PFC Revenue PFC Revenue Date Date
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*03-05-C-01-AOO Altoona, PA.............. 06/08/08 $232,460 $208,710 11/01/13 12/01/11
92-01-C-11-SJC San Jose, CA.............. 09/26/08 $64,570,368 $65,220,180 07/01/96 07/01/96
99-07-C-03-SJC San Jose, CA.............. 09/26/08 $12,628,000 $12,778,609 07/01/02 07/01/02
01-11-C-03-SJC San Jose, CA.............. 09/26/08 $131,055,103 $131,401,412 01/01/07 02/01/08
94-01-C-05-ISP Islip, NY................. 09/29/08 $21,974,503 $21,865,831 07/01/04 07/01/04
92-01-C-01-ACV Arcata, CA................ 09/30/08 $188,500 $169,564 03/01/94 03/01/94
04-04-0-01-LAW Lawton, OK................ 09/30/08 $253,021 $249,492 10/01/05 10/01/05
97-01-C-02-MFE McAllen, TX............... 09/30/08 $3,114,426 $3,304,011 01/01/02 01/01/02
03-03-C-01-HLN Helena, MT................ 10/07/08 $2,336,432 $2,938,178 06/01/10 10/01/12
94-01-C-10-10-CVG Covington, KY.......... 10/08/08 $35,797,000 $27,431,000 04/01/96 04/01/96
95-02-C-07-CVG Covington, KY............. 10/08/08 $76,920,000 $73,633,000 12/01/98 12/01/98
01-06-C-04-CVG Covington, KY............. 10/08/08 $19,580,000 $16,313,000 11/01/02 11/01/02
01-07-C-06-CVG Covington, KY............. 10/08/08 $39,590,000 $39,596,000 02/01/04 02/01/04
02-08-C-04-CVG Covington, KY............. 10/08/08 $268,108,000 $213,098,000 11/01/11 05/01/09
07-11-C-01-CVG Covington, KY............. 10/08/08 $6,478,000 $3,590,000 11/01/15 09/01/12
08-08-C-01-JNU Juneau, AK................ 10/09/08 $8,142,712 $9,905,870 08/01/16 11/01/17
06-07-C-01-BUR Burbank, CA............... 10/09/08 $19,543,195 $26,793,195 09/01/12 09/01/12
96-03-0-02-LAX Los Angeles, CA........... 10/10/08 $52,027,000 $54,716,297 01/01/96 01/01/96
01-04-C-02-MAF Midland, TX............... 10/14/08 $1,622,298 $1,395,921 11/01/14 11/01/14
07-05-C-01-MAF Midland, TX............... 10/14/08 $1,553,549 $1,544,032 08/01/15 08/01/15
01-04-C-01-CLL College Station, TX....... 10/16/08 $1,174,445 $1,306,529 01/01/07 01/01/07
04-08-C-03-RNO Reno, NV.................. 10/23/08 $26,712,865 $49,500,000 08/01/07 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 Altoona, PA this change is effective on December 1,
2008.
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Issued in Washington, DC on November 20, 2008.
Joe Hebert,
Manager, Financial Analysis and Passenger Facility Charge Branch.
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