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Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for FAA’s
performance; (b) the accuracy of the
estimated burden; (c) ways for FAA to
enhance the quality, utility and clarity
of the information collection; and (d)
ways that the burden could be
minimized without reducing the quality
of the collected information. The agency
will summarize and/or include your
comments in the request for OMB’s
clearance of this information collection.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kathy DePaepe at (405) 954–9362, or by
email at: Kathy.DePaepe@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control Number: 2120–0672.
Title: Criteria for Internet
Communications of Aviation Weather,
NOTAM, and Aeronautical Data.
Form Numbers: There are no FAA
forms associated with this collection of
information.
Type of Review: Renewal of an
information collection.
Background: Any interested person or
organization desiring to become a QICP
shall provide the FAA Aviation Weather
Division, ANG–C6 with a written
application documenting their
capability to meet the QICP criteria. The
purpose of the information is to ensure
the reliability, accessibility and security
of aviation weather data, NOTAM and
aeronautical data accessed via the
Internet as well as to encourage data
providers to identify the approval status
(e.g., experimental or operational) of
aviation weather products.
Respondents: Approximately 6
applicants.
Frequency: Information is collected
on occasion.
Estimated Average Burden per
Response: 240 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Burden:
3,840 hours.
Issued in Washington, DC, on December 1,
2014.
Albert R. Spence,
FAA Assistant Information Collection
Clearance Officer, IT Enterprises Business
Services Division, ASP–110.
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Federal Aviation Administration
Notice of Charter Renewal of the
Commercial Space Transportation
Advisory Committee (COMSTAC)
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
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The FAA announces the
charter renewal of the COMSTAC, a
Federal Advisory Committee that
provides information, advice, and
recommendations to the Department of
Transportation and the Administrator of
the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) on the critical matters facing the
U.S. commercial space transportation
industry.
SUMMARY:
Effective Date: December 4, 2014.
The effective date of the charter renewal
is November 17, 2014, and will expire
after 2 years.
DATES:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michael Beavin, COMSTAC Executive
Director, telephone (202) 267–9051;
email michael.beavin@faa.gov, FAA
Office of Commercial Space
Transportation (AST–3), 800
Independence Avenue SW., Room 331,
Washington, DC 20591.
Pursuant
to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal
Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–
463), FAA is giving notice of the charter
renewal for the COMSTAC. This charter
renewal took effect on November 17,
2014, and will expire after 2 years.
The primary goals of COMSTAC are
to: Evaluate economic, technological,
and institutional developments relating
to the U.S. commercial space
transportation industry; provide a forum
for the discussion of problems involving
the relationship between industry
activities and government requirements;
and make recommendations to the FAA
Administrator on issues and approaches
for Federal policies and programs
regarding the industry.
COMSTAC membership consists of
senior executives from the commercial
space transportation industry;
representatives from the satellite
industry, both manufacturers and users;
state and local government officials;
representatives from firms providing
insurance, financial investment and
legal services for commercial space
activities; and representatives from
academia, space advocacy
organizations, and industry
associations.
Complete information regarding
COMSTAC is available on the FAA Web
site at: https://www.faa.gov/about/office_
org/headquarters_offices/ast/advisory_
committee/.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Issued in Washington, DC, on November
24, 2014.
George C. Nield,
Associate Administrator for Commercial
Space Transportation.
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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. In October
2014, there were eight applications
approved. This notice also includes
information on two applications,
approved in September 2014,
inadvertently left off the September
2014 notice. Additionally, 11 approved
amendments to previously approved
applications are listed.
AGENCY:
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.
SUMMARY:
PFC Applications Approved
Public Agency: Westmoreland County
Airport Authority, Latrobe,
Pennsylvania.
Application Number: 14–03–C–00–
LBE.
Application Type: Impose and use a
PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This
Decision: $382,641.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: March
1, 2016.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date:
July 1, 2017.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required To
Collect PFC’s: None.
Brief Description of Projects Approved
for Collection and Use:
Install runway 23 vertical/visual
guidance system.
Master plan update.
Expand terminal parking.
Rehabilitate parallel taxiway phase 1
design.
Sustainable master plan.
Terminal improvements.
Terminal expansion design.
Rehabilitate parallel taxiway phase 2
construction.
Rehabilitate main terminal apron.
Brief Description of Withdrawn
Project: Acquire snow removal
equipment.
Date of Withdrawal: September 18,
2014.
Decision Date: September 29, 2014.
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Lori
Ledebohm, Harrisburg Airports District
Office, (717) 730–2835.
Public Agency: Metropolitan Airports
Commission, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Application Number: 13–11–C–00–
MSP.
Application Type: Impose and use a
PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved In This
Decision: $52,827,265.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: March
1, 2018.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date:
October 1, 2018.
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
Minneapolis-St. Paul International
Airport (MSP).
Brief Description of Projects Approved
for Collection and Use at MSP at a $3.00
PFC Level:
Terminal 1—Lindbergh Concourse F
pedestrian bridge rehabilitation.
Electronic video information display
systems.
Runway 12R/30L service road tunnel
improvements.
Aircraft rescue and firefighting station
2/building roof replacements.
Taxiway C extension.
Orange parking ramp skyway link/
terminal expansion.
Brief Description of Projects Approved
for Collection and Use at MSP at a $4.50
PFC Level:
Terminal 1—Lindbergh passenger
boarding bridges replacement.
Perimeter fence/gate security
improvements.
Runway 30L engineered materials
arresting system replacement.
Terminal 2—Humphrey security
checkpoint.
Terminal 2—Humphrey passenger
boarding bridges replacement.
Brief Description Of Disapproved
Projects:
Runway 30R maximum intensity
approach lighting system with
sequence flashers.
Determination: Disapproved. The
FAA determined that the proposed
project did not improve the visibility
minimums for runway 30R. Therefore,
the project did not meet the
requirements of § 158.15(b).
Airport noise and operations monitoring
system upgrades.
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Determination: Disapproved. The
FAA determined that the proposed
upgrade was not addressing a deficiency
in the existing noise monitoring system.
Therefore, the project did not meet the
requirements of § 158.15(b).
Decision Date: September 30, 2014.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Chris Hugunin, Minneapolis Airports
District Office, (612) 253–4630.
Public Agency: Huntsville-Madison
County Airport Authority, Huntsville,
Alabama.
Application Number: 14–20–C–00–
HSV.
Application Type: Impose and use a
PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This
Decision: $1,750,085.
Earliest Charge Effective Date:
October 1, 2023.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date:
August 1, 2024.
Classes of Air Carriers Not Required
To Collect PFC’S:
(1) Air taxi/commercial operators
filing FAA Form 1800–31, operating at
Huntsville International Airport (HSV),
and having fewer than 500 annual
passenger enplanements; (2) certified air
carriers filing Department of
Transportation (DOT) Form T–100,
operating at HSV, and having fewer than
500 annual enplanements; (3) certified
route air carriers filing DOT Form T–
100, operating at HSV, and having fewer
than 500 annual passenger
enplanements; and (4) foreign air
carriers filing DOT Form T–100(f),
operating at HSV, and having fewer than
500 annual passenger enplanements.
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 HSV.
Brief Description of Project Approved
for Collection and Use: Group VI airfield
improvements 18L/36R.
Decision Date: October 2, 2014.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Matthew Felton, Jackson Airports
District Office, (601) 664–9894, ext. 194.
Public Agency: Pee Dee Regional
Airport Authority, Florence South
Carolina.
Application Number: 14–02–C–00–
FLO.
Application Type: Impose and Use a
PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This
Decision: $827,258.
Earliest Charge Effective Date:
December 1, 2014.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date:
February 1, 2018.
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Class of Air Carriers Not Required To
Collect PFC’s: Air taxi/commercial
operators filing FAA Form 1800–31 and
operating at Florence Regional Airport
(FLO).
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 FLO.
Brief Description of Projects Approved
for Collection:
Install an animal control fence.
General aviation terminal facility
(design and construction).
Construct a new aircraft rescue and
firefighting facility (design and
construction).
Brief Description of Projects Approved
for Collection and use:
Removal of airspace obstructions.
Terminal renovations reimbursement—
design and construction.
Terminal apron reimbursement—design
and construction.
Taxiways D, B, and E lighting and
generator (phase II construction).
Upgrade airfield signage.
Perform wildlife assessment study.
Refurbish airfield storm water drainage
systems (design and construction).
Purchase airfield pavement sweeper.
Master plan update.
Refurbish and upgrade the airport
beacon.
Refurbish the airfield electrical vault.
Install a new airport wind cone.
PFC application development.
PFC administration.
Decision Date: October 20, 2014.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Robert Rau, Atlanta Airports District
Office, (404) 305–7162.
Public Agency: Metropolitan
Nashville Airport Authority, Nashville,
Tennessee.
Application Number: 14–20–C–00–
BNA.
Application Type: Impose and use a
PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved In This
Decision: $4,900,000.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: August
1, 2016.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date:
November 1, 2016.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required To
Collect PFC’s: Air taxi/commercial
operators filing FAA Form 1800–31 and
operating at Nashville International
Airport (BNA).
Determination: Approved. Based on
information contained in the public
agency’s application, the FAA has
determined that the approved class
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accounts for less than 1 percent of the
total annual enplanements at BNA.
Brief Description of Projects Approved
for Collection and Use at a $4.50 PFC
Level:
Reconstruct taxiway T3.
Reconstruct taxiways L and J-east.
Decision Date: October 22, 2014.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Cynthia Wills, Memphis Airports
District Office, (901) 322–8190.
Public Agency: City of Long Beach,
California.
Application Number: 14–07–C–00–
LGB.
Application Type: Impose and use a
PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This
Decision: $10,697,988.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: June 1,
2032.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date:
April 1, 2034.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required To
Collect PFC’s: Non-scheduled/ondemand 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 Long
Beach/Daugherty Field Airport.
Brief Description of Projects Approved
for Collection and Use:
Reconstruction of air carrier apron—
phases II and III.
Pavement management and
maintenance program.
Airfield geometry study and strategic
planning.
Runway 30 safety area improvements.
Runway 07L/25R rehabilitation.
Perimeter security improvements.
Terminal access road improvements.
PFC application and program
administration.
Decision Date: October 24, 2014.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Darlene Williams, Los Angeles Airports
District Office, (310) 725–3625.
Public Agency: Los Angeles World
Airports, Los Angeles, California.
Application Number: 13–09–C–00–
LAX.
Application Type: Impose and use a
PFC.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This
Decision: $44,378,659.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: June 1,
2019.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date:
October 1, 2019.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required To
Collect PFC’s: Air taxi/Commercial
operators filing FAA Form 1800–31.
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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 Los
Angeles International Airport.
Brief Description of Project Partially
Approved for Collection and Use:
Inglewood Unified School District
soundproofing program.
Determination: Partially approved.
The FAA determined that two schools
(Inglewood High School and Hudnall
Elementary School) proposed for
inclusion in this project were not
eligible for PFC funding. In addition, the
FAA determined that two items of work
(annual audit reports and ARUP
consultants) were not eligible for PFC
funding. Therefore, the approved PFC
amount was reduced from the amount
requested.
Decision Date: October 24, 2014.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Darlene Williams, Los Angeles Airports
District Office, (310) 725–3625.
Public Agency: Greater Peoria Airport
Authority, Peoria, Illinois.
Application Number: 15–06–C–00–
PIA.
Application Type: Impose and use a
PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This
Decision: $11,708,250.
Earliest Charge Effective Date:
February 1, 2015.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date:
September 1, 2023.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required To
Collect PFC’S: Non-scheduled/ondemand air carriers filing FAA Form
1800–31 that are operating at General
Wayne A. Downing Peoria International
Airport (PIA).
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 PIA.
Brief Description of Projects Approved
for Collection and Use:
Drainage improvements and slope
stabilization.
Expand terminal parking lot.
Rehabilitate airport entrance road.
Snow removal equipment building.
Master plan and airport layout plan
update.
PFC application costs.
Brief Description of Project Partially
Approved for Collection and Use:
Additional terminal gates/Federal
Inspection Services.
Determination: Partially approved.
The FAA determined that PFC
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eligibility is limited to the new gate
facilities and general aviation facilities
portion of the project.
Decision Date: October 24, 2014.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michael Brown, Chicago Airports
District Office, (847) 294–7195.
Public Agency: Border Coast Regional
Airport Authority, Crescent City,
California.
Application Number: 15–05–C–00–
CEC.
Application Type: Impose and use a
PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This
Decision: $263,158.
Earliest Charge Effective Date:
December 1, 2014.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date:
February 1, 2021.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required To
Collect PFC’s: Non-scheduled/ondemand 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 Jack
McNamara Field Airport.
Brief Description of Projects Approved
for Collection and Use:
Runway safety area improvements—
design.
Terminal building design—phase I.
Terminal building design—design phase
II.
Decision Date: October 28, 2014.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Neil
Kumar, San Francisco Airports District
Office, (650) 827–7627.
Public Agency: Grand Forks Regional
Airport Authority, Grand Forks, North
Dakota.
Application Number: 15–10–C–00–
GFK.
Application Type: Impose and use a
PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This
Decision: $1,867,720.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: January
1, 2019.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date:
February 1, 2022.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required To
Collect PFC’s: Air taxi/Commercial
operators filing FAA Form 1800–31 that
are operating at Grand Forks
International Airport (GFK).
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 GFK.
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Brief Description of Projects Approved
for Collection and Use:
Purchase snow removal equipment.
Construct snow removal equipment
building.
Construct aircraft rescue and fire
fighting building.
Reconstruct taxiways A, B, and D
intersection.
Decision Date: October 28, 2014.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Chris Hugunin, Minneapolis Airports
District Office, (612) 253–4630.
AMENDMENTS TO PFC APPROVALS
Amendment
approved date
Amendment No. city, state
09–14–C–01–OAK, Oakland, CA ........................................
08–14–C–03–BNA, Nashville, TN .......................................
11–17–C–03–BNA, Nashville, TN .......................................
13–19–C–01–BNA, Nashville, TN .......................................
10–05–C–01–BIS, Bismarck, ND ........................................
01–03–C–02–BFL, Bakersfield, CA .....................................
10–05–C–01–CIC, Chico, CA ..............................................
12–10–C–01–LSE, La Crosse, WI ......................................
08–14–C–04–BNA, Nashville, TN .......................................
09–15–C–02–BNA, Nashville, TN .......................................
10–03–C–02–DAL, Dallas, TX .............................................
Issued in Washington, DC, on December 1,
2014.
Joe Hebert,
Manager, Financial Analysis and Passenger
Facility Charge Branch.
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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. In
November 2014, there were two
applications approved. Additionally,
four approved amendments to
previously approved applications are
listed.
AGENCY:
The FAA publishes a monthly
notice, as appropriate, of PFC approvals
and disapprovals under the provisions
of the Aviation Safety and Capacity
SUMMARY:
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09/30/14
09/30/14
09/30/14
10/08/14
10/10/14
10/10/14
10/14/14
10/15/14
10/15/14
10/16/14
Original
approved net
PFC revenue
Amended
approved net
PFC revenue
$293,219,000
66,013,179
2,797,105
4,430,000
7,099,409
9,086,000
590,000
2,665,657
66,013,179
6,196,434
383,636,108
$396,564,898
66,013,179
2,722,105
4,750,000
4,036,922
10,526,514
7,569
4,175,370
56,871,177
4,314,382
374,336,108
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: Capital Region Airport
Commission, Richmond, Virginia.
Application Number: 14–07–U–00–
RIC.
Application Type: Use PFC revenue.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved for Use
in This Decision: $9,559,375.
Charge Effective Date: October 1,
2019.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date:
March 1, 2025.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required To
Collect PFC’s: No change from previous
decision.
Brief Description of Projects Approved
for Use:
Construct cargo apron improvements.
Construct general aviation apron
improvements.
Reconstruction of taxiway E and a
portion of taxiway L.
Original
estimated
charge exp.
date
04/01/21
06/01/16
06/01/17
11/01/17
02/01/22
12/01/17
12/01/16
01/01/23
06/01/16
09/01/16
04/01/26
Amended
estimated
charge exp.
date
01/01/28
06/01/16
04/01/17
11/01/17
02/01/15
01/01/21
12/01/14
05/01/28
05/01/15
09/01/16
04/01/25
Construct snow removal building.
Decision Date: November 6, 2014.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jeffrey Breeden, Washington Airports
District Office, (703) 661–1363.
Public Agency: Williamsport Regional
Airport, Montoursville, Pennsylvania.
Application Number: 14–04–I–00–
IPT.
Application Type: Impose and use a
PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This
Decision: $1,500,000.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: June 1,
2015.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date:
September 1, 2028.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required To
Collect PFC’s: None.
Brief Description of Project Approved
for Collection: Construct new passenger
terminal building.
Decision Date: November 10, 2014.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lori
Ledebohm, Harrisburg Airports District
Office, (717) 730–2835.
AMENDMENT TO PFC APPROVALS
Amendment
approved date
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12–08–C–01–SUN, Hailey, ID .............................................
10–09–C–01–BTM, Butte, MT .............................................
11–05–C–01–SFO, San Francisco, CA ...............................
12–05–C–01–CHA, Chattanooga, TN .................................
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Original
approved net
PFC revenue
$527,500
271,635
610,451,805
6,896,122
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approved net
PFC revenue
$526,722
222,908
741,744,636
7,969,956
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Original
estimated
charge exp.
date
07/01/14
02/01/13
06/01/23
06/01/17
Amended
estimated
charge exp.
date
07/01/14
01/01/14
10/01/24
10/01/15
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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
2014, there were eight applications approved. This notice also includes
information on two applications, approved in September 2014,
inadvertently left off the September 2014 notice. Additionally, 11
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: Westmoreland County Airport Authority, Latrobe,
Pennsylvania.
Application Number: 14-03-C-00-LBE.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $382,641.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: March 1, 2016.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: July 1, 2017.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: None.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
Install runway 23 vertical/visual guidance system.
Master plan update.
Expand terminal parking.
Rehabilitate parallel taxiway phase 1 design.
Sustainable master plan.
Terminal improvements.
Terminal expansion design.
Rehabilitate parallel taxiway phase 2 construction.
Rehabilitate main terminal apron.
Brief Description of Withdrawn Project: Acquire snow removal
equipment.
Date of Withdrawal: September 18, 2014.
Decision Date: September 29, 2014.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lori Ledebohm, Harrisburg Airports
District Office, (717) 730-2835.
Public Agency: Metropolitan Airports Commission, Minneapolis,
Minnesota.
Application Number: 13-11-C-00-MSP.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved In This Decision: $52,827,265.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: March 1, 2018.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: October 1, 2018.
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 Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP).
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use at
MSP at a $3.00 PFC Level:
Terminal 1--Lindbergh Concourse F pedestrian bridge rehabilitation.
Electronic video information display systems.
Runway 12R/30L service road tunnel improvements.
Aircraft rescue and firefighting station 2/building roof replacements.
Taxiway C extension.
Orange parking ramp skyway link/terminal expansion.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use at
MSP at a $4.50 PFC Level:
Terminal 1--Lindbergh passenger boarding bridges replacement.
Perimeter fence/gate security improvements.
Runway 30L engineered materials arresting system replacement.
Terminal 2--Humphrey security checkpoint.
Terminal 2--Humphrey passenger boarding bridges replacement.
Brief Description Of Disapproved Projects:
Runway 30R maximum intensity approach lighting system with sequence
flashers.
Determination: Disapproved. The FAA determined that the proposed
project did not improve the visibility minimums for runway 30R.
Therefore, the project did not meet the requirements of Sec.
158.15(b).
Airport noise and operations monitoring system upgrades.
Determination: Disapproved. The FAA determined that the proposed
upgrade was not addressing a deficiency in the existing noise
monitoring system. Therefore, the project did not meet the requirements
of Sec. 158.15(b).
Decision Date: September 30, 2014.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chris Hugunin, Minneapolis Airports
District Office, (612) 253-4630.
Public Agency: Huntsville-Madison County Airport Authority,
Huntsville, Alabama.
Application Number: 14-20-C-00-HSV.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $1,750,085.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: October 1, 2023.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: August 1, 2024.
Classes of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC'S:
(1) Air taxi/commercial operators filing FAA Form 1800-31,
operating at Huntsville International Airport (HSV), and having fewer
than 500 annual passenger enplanements; (2) certified air carriers
filing Department of Transportation (DOT) Form T-100, operating at HSV,
and having fewer than 500 annual enplanements; (3) certified route air
carriers filing DOT Form T-100, operating at HSV, and having fewer than
500 annual passenger enplanements; and (4) foreign air carriers filing
DOT Form T-100(f), operating at HSV, and having fewer than 500 annual
passenger enplanements.
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 HSV.
Brief Description of Project Approved for Collection and Use: Group
VI airfield improvements 18L/36R.
Decision Date: October 2, 2014.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matthew Felton, Jackson Airports
District Office, (601) 664-9894, ext. 194.
Public Agency: Pee Dee Regional Airport Authority, Florence South
Carolina.
Application Number: 14-02-C-00-FLO.
Application Type: Impose and Use a PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $827,258.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: December 1, 2014.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: February 1, 2018.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: Air taxi/
commercial operators filing FAA Form 1800-31 and operating at Florence
Regional Airport (FLO).
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 FLO.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection:
Install an animal control fence.
General aviation terminal facility (design and construction).
Construct a new aircraft rescue and firefighting facility (design and
construction).
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and use:
Removal of airspace obstructions.
Terminal renovations reimbursement--design and construction.
Terminal apron reimbursement--design and construction.
Taxiways D, B, and E lighting and generator (phase II construction).
Upgrade airfield signage.
Perform wildlife assessment study.
Refurbish airfield storm water drainage systems (design and
construction).
Purchase airfield pavement sweeper.
Master plan update.
Refurbish and upgrade the airport beacon.
Refurbish the airfield electrical vault.
Install a new airport wind cone.
PFC application development.
PFC administration.
Decision Date: October 20, 2014.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Rau, Atlanta Airports District
Office, (404) 305-7162.
Public Agency: Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, Nashville,
Tennessee.
Application Number: 14-20-C-00-BNA.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved In This Decision: $4,900,000.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: August 1, 2016.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: November 1, 2016.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: Air taxi/
commercial operators filing FAA Form 1800-31 and operating at Nashville
International Airport (BNA).
Determination: Approved. Based on information contained in the
public agency's application, the FAA has determined that the approved
class
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accounts for less than 1 percent of the total annual enplanements at
BNA.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use at a
$4.50 PFC Level:
Reconstruct taxiway T3.
Reconstruct taxiways L and J-east.
Decision Date: October 22, 2014.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia Wills, Memphis Airports
District Office, (901) 322-8190.
Public Agency: City of Long Beach, California.
Application Number: 14-07-C-00-LGB.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $10,697,988.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: June 1, 2032.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: April 1, 2034.
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 Long Beach/Daugherty Field Airport.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
Reconstruction of air carrier apron--phases II and III.
Pavement management and maintenance program.
Airfield geometry study and strategic planning.
Runway 30 safety area improvements.
Runway 07L/25R rehabilitation.
Perimeter security improvements.
Terminal access road improvements.
PFC application and program administration.
Decision Date: October 24, 2014.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Darlene Williams, Los Angeles Airports
District Office, (310) 725-3625.
Public Agency: Los Angeles World Airports, Los Angeles, California.
Application Number: 13-09-C-00-LAX.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $3.00.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $44,378,659.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: June 1, 2019.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: October 1, 2019.
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 Los Angeles International Airport.
Brief Description of Project Partially Approved for Collection and
Use: Inglewood Unified School District soundproofing program.
Determination: Partially approved. The FAA determined that two
schools (Inglewood High School and Hudnall Elementary School) proposed
for inclusion in this project were not eligible for PFC funding. In
addition, the FAA determined that two items of work (annual audit
reports and ARUP consultants) were not eligible for PFC funding.
Therefore, the approved PFC amount was reduced from the amount
requested.
Decision Date: October 24, 2014.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Darlene Williams, Los Angeles Airports
District Office, (310) 725-3625.
Public Agency: Greater Peoria Airport Authority, Peoria, Illinois.
Application Number: 15-06-C-00-PIA.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $11,708,250.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: February 1, 2015.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: September 1, 2023.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC'S: Non-scheduled/
on-demand air carriers filing FAA Form 1800-31 that are operating at
General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA).
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 PIA.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
Drainage improvements and slope stabilization.
Expand terminal parking lot.
Rehabilitate airport entrance road.
Snow removal equipment building.
Master plan and airport layout plan update.
PFC application costs.
Brief Description of Project Partially Approved for Collection and
Use: Additional terminal gates/Federal Inspection Services.
Determination: Partially approved. The FAA determined that PFC
eligibility is limited to the new gate facilities and general aviation
facilities portion of the project.
Decision Date: October 24, 2014.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Brown, Chicago Airports
District Office, (847) 294-7195.
Public Agency: Border Coast Regional Airport Authority, Crescent
City, California.
Application Number: 15-05-C-00-CEC.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $263,158.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: December 1, 2014.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: February 1, 2021.
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 Jack McNamara Field Airport.
Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
Runway safety area improvements--design.
Terminal building design--phase I.
Terminal building design--design phase II.
Decision Date: October 28, 2014.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Neil Kumar, San Francisco Airports
District Office, (650) 827-7627.
Public Agency: Grand Forks Regional Airport Authority, Grand Forks,
North Dakota.
Application Number: 15-10-C-00-GFK.
Application Type: Impose and use a PFC.
PFC Level: $4.50.
Total PFC Revenue Approved in This Decision: $1,867,720.
Earliest Charge Effective Date: January 1, 2019.
Estimated Charge Expiration Date: February 1, 2022.
Class of Air Carriers Not Required To Collect PFC's: Air taxi/
Commercial operators filing FAA Form 1800-31 that are operating at
Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).
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 GFK.
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Brief Description of Projects Approved for Collection and Use:
Purchase snow removal equipment.
Construct snow removal equipment building.
Construct aircraft rescue and fire fighting building.
Reconstruct taxiways A, B, and D intersection.
Decision Date: October 28, 2014.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chris Hugunin, Minneapolis Airports
District Office, (612) 253-4630.
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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09-14-C-01-OAK, Oakland, CA..... 09/26/14 $293,219,000 $396,564,898 04/01/21 01/01/28
08-14-C-03-BNA, Nashville, TN... 09/30/14 66,013,179 66,013,179 06/01/16 06/01/16
11-17-C-03-BNA, Nashville, TN... 09/30/14 2,797,105 2,722,105 06/01/17 04/01/17
13-19-C-01-BNA, Nashville, TN... 09/30/14 4,430,000 4,750,000 11/01/17 11/01/17
10-05-C-01-BIS, Bismarck, ND.... 10/08/14 7,099,409 4,036,922 02/01/22 02/01/15
01-03-C-02-BFL, Bakersfield, CA. 10/10/14 9,086,000 10,526,514 12/01/17 01/01/21
10-05-C-01-CIC, Chico, CA....... 10/10/14 590,000 7,569 12/01/16 12/01/14
12-10-C-01-LSE, La Crosse, WI... 10/14/14 2,665,657 4,175,370 01/01/23 05/01/28
08-14-C-04-BNA, Nashville, TN... 10/15/14 66,013,179 56,871,177 06/01/16 05/01/15
09-15-C-02-BNA, Nashville, TN... 10/15/14 6,196,434 4,314,382 09/01/16 09/01/16
10-03-C-02-DAL, Dallas, TX...... 10/16/14 383,636,108 374,336,108 04/01/26 04/01/25
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Issued in Washington, DC, on December 1, 2014.
Joe Hebert,
Manager, Financial Analysis and Passenger Facility Charge Branch.
[FR Doc. 2014-28535 Filed 12-3-14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P