AIR CARRIER CONSULTATION AND PUBLIC NOTICE MATERIALS … · ―PFC Application...

New PFC Application #10Bill and Hillary Clinton National AirportLittle Rock, ARNovember 13, 2019

AIR CARRIER CONSULTATION AND PUBLIC NOTICE MATERIALS

1 PFC Application #10Clinton National Airport

Agenda

Overview of PFC Program at the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport

Notice to Air Carriers and Consultation Meeting― Date and Location of Air Carrier Consultation Meeting

Proposed New PFC Application (PFC #10)― Project Information― Proposed Change to PFC Program

PFC Level, Proposed Charge Effective Date, Estimated Charge Expiration Date, and Estimated Total PFC Revenue

Classes of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC

Air Carrier Requirements

Schedule & Next Steps


Overview of PFC Program at the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport

PFC imposed since 1995 $4.50 level since 2001 Nine approved PFC applications, including associated amendments FAA approvals for $114,146,711

― PFC Application 16‐09‐C‐00‐LIT legal charge expiration date is April 1, 2020

― Estimated charge expiration date (43c) is November 1, 2020

1. Includes all amendments as of September 30, 2019.2. The increase in the PFC level from $3.00 to $4.50 was effective September 1, 2001.


Notice to Air Carriers and Consultation Meeting

On October 10, 2019, the Commission provided written notice to the air carriers with a “significant business interest”1 operating at LIT that it would hold this consultation meeting; the notice included:― History of the PFC Program at the Airport― Project descriptions― PFC level and total PFC revenue― Charge effective and expiration dates― Classes of air carriers not required to collect the PFC― Date, time, and location of air carrier consultation meeting

This booklet provides all information required under 14 CFR, §158.23(b) regarding consultation with air carriers― Project descriptions― Project justifications― Detailed project financial plans

1 “Significant business interest” is defined by the FAA as an carrier that (1) had no less than 1.0% of passenger boardings at LIT in the prior calendar year (2018) (2) had at least 25,000 passenger boardings at LIT in 2018, or (3) currently provides scheduled service at LIT.


Date and Location of Air Carrier Consultation Meeting

Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Time: 2:00 p.m. Central Time

Location: Clinton National Airport Clinton Conference Room

Teleconference Number: 1‐650‐479‐3208 WebEx Meeting Number: 807 144 588


Proposed New PFC Application (PFC #10)

Total of $25,157,779 of PFC revenue for PFC #10

Effective date― The charge effective date of PFC #10 will be upon expiration of PFC #9

― PFC Application 16‐09‐C‐00‐LIT (PFC #9) legal charge expiration date is April 1, 2020

― PFC 43C notice letter extended charge expiration date to November 1, 2020•Collections were slower than anticipated

•Notice letter sent to FAA and airlines on November 5, 2019

PFC #10 Application details:― PFC level: entire application at $4.50 per eligible enplaned passenger― As a small hub, LIT is not required to show significant contribution for $4.50― Estimated expiration date: December 1, 2025― Pay‐as‐you‐go basis


Proposed PFC Application #10 Projects

Proj. # Project title PFC amount

10.1 Airfield Electrical Vaults Rehabilitation $ 860,550

10.2 Snow Removal Equipment Storage / Maintenance Facility 5,540,218

10.3 Terminal Entrance Flow and Security Checkpoint Enhancement 7,439,182

10.4 Terminal Utilities Improvements 5,199,925

10.5 LED Lighting Upgrades to Terminal Apron 256,190

10.6 Replace Passenger Boarding Bridges at Gates 6, 9, 12 3,316,620

10.7 Service Animal Relief Area and Mother’s Room 313,710

10.8 Runway 4R-22L Paved Shoulders and Edge Lights 415,222

10.9 Precision Approach Path Indicator Lights 1,140,666

10.10 Uninterruptable Power Supply for the BHS 308,142

10.11 Update Master Plan Study 167,354

10.12 PFC Administration 200,000

Total $ 25,157,779


10.1 Airfield Electrical Vaults Rehabilitation

Description:― Includes design and construction services

related to the rehabilitation of two airfield vaults

― Components of the rehabilitation include: • Installation of new fire alarms with fire detection and suppression systems

• Replacement of HVAC units• Replacement of the east vault roof

PFC Objective: Preserve Capacity & Safety

Justification:― Mitigation of fire risk and associated potential

loss of power to the airfield― Functional airfield lighting is crucial to

maintain the safety of the airfield

Funding Source Amount

PFC Pay-as-you-go $ 860,550

Local 0

Total $ 860,550


10.1 Airfield Electrical Vaults Rehabilitation (cont.)

West Vault― Powers Category III Runway 4L‐22R, Runway 18‐36, and taxiways

East Vault― Powers Runway 4R‐22L and taxiways

Fire Alarm System Installation― New fire detection/alarm systems and

fire suppression systems installed― Suppression system installed to mitigate

damage from a fire― Enhanced detection system (VESDA)

samples and monitors air quality for a range of smoke types

― CCTV camera system installed to observe areas within each vault

HVAC Unit Replacement― Stand‐alone package units to regulate

the temperature inside the vaults― Past useful lives and difficult to maintain

East Vault Roof Replacement― Replaced in 2018― Previous roof was constructed in 1990.

It could no longer be maintained and required replacement.


10.2 Snow Removal Equipment Storage / Maintenance Facility

Description:― Reimbursement of costs related to design and

construction― 38,000 sq. ft. facility with on‐site storage

building. Includes asphalt access drive and concrete paving

― Used to store snow removal and ice control equipment, chemicals, and materials; maintenance of SRE and ARFF equipment

PFC Objective: Preserve Safety Justification:

― Previous structure did not comply with AC 150/5220‐18A, had deteriorated and required replacement, and impeded air traffic controllers’ view of the cargo apron and entrance to Taxiway Mike


PFC Pay-as-you-go $ 5,540,218

Local 4,088,342

Total $ 9,628,560


10.2 Snow Removal Equipment Storage / Maintenance Facility (cont.)

Previous AMF building― Pre‐engineered metal storage building― Constructed with local funds in 1981― Deteriorated due to age and weather― Did not meet standards of AC 150/5220‐18A― Height and location of building impeded

ATC’s clear line of sight for aircraft maneuvering on to or off of Taxiway Mike

― Demolished in August 2014

New SRE storage / maintenance building― Designed to meet standards of

AC 150/5220‐18A― Provides sufficient storage space for the

Airport’s snow removal equipment― Construction of all project components

completed in November 2013

Eligibility― Estimated 57.5% eligible for PFC funding


10.3 Terminal Entrance Flow and Security Checkpoint Enhancement

Description:― Design and construction costs for renovations

and upgrades to the pre‐security lobby, including a new public seating area and vertical circulation

― Design and construction costs for automated security screening lanes (ASLs)

PFC Objective: Enhance Capacity & Safety

Justification:― The terminal building was originally constructed

in 1971 and many systems are outdated and past their useful lives

― ASLs will reduce wait times at the security checkpoint for departing passengers



Local 1,309,323

Total $ 8,748,505


Terminal Redevelopment Program (“TRP”) – The Big Picture

The Terminal Entrance Flow project in PFC #10 is part of larger, comprehensive rebuild of terminal building― PFC 6.1 addressed portions of the landside terminal― PFC 9.1 addressed the renovation of the concourse― PFC 10.3 addresses the pre‐security lobby from the

escalators to the TSA security checkpoint

Contemplated in the 2007 Master Plan as part of “Vision 2020”


10.3 Terminal Entrance Flow and Security Checkpoint Enhancement (cont.)Pre‐security Lobby Rehabilitation and Terminal Improvements

Pre‐security Lobby Rehabilitation― To achieve consistency throughout the terminal

building:• Replacement of original tile and carpet• Installation of new wall finishes• Replacement of original ceiling tiles

― Construction of a public seating area in front of the Riverbend Restaurant

― 103 sprinkler heads added to elevator vestibules and under the bridges crossing the atrium

Terminal Improvement – Vertical Circulation― Replacement of existing two escalators and

existing elevator― Installation of a new elevator adjacent to existing

elevator

Terminal Improvement – Other Related Non‐PFC Eligible Construction― Elements that were estimated to be ineligible for

PFC funding include: renovation of storefronts; installation of video walls; renovation of the Riverbend Restaurant; and addition of public art

Component Total Project Costs

Lobby Rehabilitation and Terminal Improvements

$ 6,048,505

Security Checkpoint Automation 2,700,000

Total $ 8,748,505


10.3 Terminal Entrance Flow and Security Checkpoint Enhancement (cont.)Pre‐security Lobby Rehabilitation and Terminal Improvements

New flooring and wall finishes and ceiling tile replacement

New public seating area

Vertical circulationelevators

Vertical circulationescalators


10.3 Terminal Entrance Flow and Security Checkpoint Enhancement (cont.)Security Checkpoint Automation

Automated Security Screening Lanes (ASLs)― Proposed system will have three (3) ASLs and one

(1) traditional lane to accommodate oversized items

― ASLs will increase efficiency and increase throughput by an estimated 60%‐80%

― Minimum impact to existing checkpoint layout― Equipment will fit within existing building

envelope― Bins will include Unique Radio Frequency

Identification (RFID) tags allowing for additional accountability of a traveler’s carry‐on property

― Existing X‐ray machines will be reused― Project includes a remote viewing office for

Transportation Security Officers to view images

Component Total Project Costs

Lobby Rehabilitation and Terminal Improvements

$ 6,048,505

Security Checkpoint Automation

2,700,000

Total $ 8,748,505


10.4 Terminal Utilities Improvements

Description:― Reimbursement for the following improvements

• Electrical transformer replacement and new low voltage distribution

• HVAC mechanical and controls• Lighting and lighting controls• Standby electrical generators

PFC Objective: Preserve Capacity & Enhance Safety Justification:

― Electrical transformers, HVAC equipment, and lighting was all original to the building and past their useful lives

― New standby electrical generators allow the Airport to operate all building systems during prolonged commercial utility outages



Local 2,146,629

Total $ 7,346,554

MR#1

MR#8

MR#10


Electrical Transformer Replacement and New Low Voltage Distribution― A new 3750 kVa transformer was installed― Conductors were installed to provide

power to substations from the electrical distribution panel

― Existing high‐voltage switches and transformers were removed at each substation

HVAC Mechanical Work and Controls― A centralized control system and

associated software was installed to provide supervisory control of the HVAC systems supporting the Main Terminal Building and mechanical rooms

― HVAC work included:• New control valves and reheat coils serving the concourse and gates 1‐6

• Four (4) air handling units (AHUs) serving the rotunda were replaced

• Three (3) AHUs serving the baggage claim area were replaced

10.4 Terminal Utilities Improvements (cont.)


Lighting and Lighting Controls― Lighting fixtures were retrofitted with

lower wattage lamps and electronic ballasts

― Higher wattage incandescent lamps were retrofitted to compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) and incandescent exit lighting was retrofitted with new exit signs equipped with red LEDs

― Upgrades were throughout• the upper and lower floors of the terminal• the concourse• the ticketing lobby• baggage claim

10.4 Terminal Utilities Improvements (cont.)

Standby Electrical Generators― Two new Caterpillar, C32‐1000kW, 480V

diesel generators― Emergency backup power and power

generation to assist with evacuation of the entire terminal building

― Located on west side of terminal building

Other Project Component― Utility improvements were also

undertaken at the parking deck, air cargo building, and FAA buildings, but costs related to these improvements are not included within the PFC funding request


10.5 LED Lighting Upgrades to Terminal Apron

Description:― Reimbursement of costs to replace the high and

low mast lighting on the ramp area surrounding the terminal

― Remote Operations and Asset Management (ROAM) system installed

PFC Objective: Preserve Safety Justification:

― Light fixtures originally installed in January 2004 and past their useful lives

― New fixtures have greater intensity than the previous fixtures which equates to better lighting in the apron area

― ROAM system manages apron lighting. Reduces energy consumption and maintenance, extends the life of the lighting fixtures, and provides a safe nighttime environment



Local 0

Total $ 256,190

Old lighting

New lighting

ROAM system


10.5 LED Lighting Upgrades to Terminal Apron (cont.)

Replacement of high‐ and low‐mast lighting― 108 LED lights and fixtures― Replaced 1000‐watt metal halide bulbs with

500‐watt LED bulbs― Eight 100‐foot stand‐alone high mast

lighting poles located approximately 25 feet from the terminal building

― 10 40‐foot low mast lighting poles located along the outer edge of the ramp area

― Lights provide illumination for the entire ramp area

Fixture age ― High‐mast fixtures originally installed in

2004 and replaced in 2016― Low‐mast fixtures originally installed in

2004 and replaced in 2018― All 108 fixtures had met the end of their

useful life

Remote Operations and Asset Management (ROAM) system― Wireless outdoor lighting management system― Allows staff to monitor and control each lighting

fixture from a single location― Displays operating conditions, performance data

and energy use to improve service and replacement efficiency and ensure lights are operating properly


10.6 Replace Passenger Boarding Bridges at Gates 6, 9, 12

Description:― Replace PBBs on Gates 6, 9, and 12― Installation of ground power, pre‐conditioned

air systems, and covered baggage conveying units

PFC Objective: Preserve Capacity

Justification:― PBBs are nearing or beyond their 20‐year

useful life― Increasing maintenance and reliability issues ― Ground power and PCA are standard

equipment, not currently installed



Local 0

Total $ 3,316,620


10.6 Replace Passenger Boarding Bridges at Gates 6, 9, 12 (cont.)

Design, acquisition, engineering, fabrication, transportation, installation and phasing, testing, and commissioning

New PBBs will be climate‐controlled with:― Ground power― Pre‐conditioned air units― Covered baggage conveying units

Associated terminal building infrastructure improvements― To accommodate PCA and ground power

All will provide 3‐tunnel apron drive type capability

All will be able to accommodate the full fleet mix serving the airport

Intent is to ultimately replace all Airport bridges with the same make/model and assume maintenance responsibility

Bridges will be compatible with future concourse and be relocated once redevelopment is complete

Used PBB at Gate 6 acquired under PFC #6― Bridge was purchased used and at a steep

discount

Used PBB at Gate 12 ― Current bridge’s expected remaining life is

under 4 years― Significant reliability issues – often rendering

it inoperableExisting PBBs

New PBBs


10.7 Service Animal Relief Area and Mother’s Room

Description:― Reimbursement for design and construction of

a Service Animal Relief Area (SARA) and a lactation area (“Mother’s Room”)

― Both located post‐security in the concourse

PFC Objective: Enhance Capacity

Justification:― Construction of a post‐security SARA was

necessary to comply with the laws and regulations regarding individuals with disabilities

― Construction of a post‐security lactation area provides mothers a private area, shielded from view and free from intrusion, while remaining close to their departure gate



Local 0

Total $ 313,710


10.7 Service Animal Relief Area and Mother’s Room (cont.)

SARA― Located near Gate 2, across from the security

checkpoint; 200 square feet in size― Constructed in 2017― Can accommodate several types of animals

and provides wheelchair access― Includes the following amenities:

• Artificial turf with under floor drainage• Fire hydrant• Exhaust ventilation• Wash down facilities• Sanitary surfaces• Disposable waste bags• Sanitary hand cleaner

― Critical for the movement of passengers who require a service animal• Compliance with the Americans with Disability Act


10.7 Service Animal Relief Area and Mother’s Room (cont.)

Mother’s Room― Located adjacent to Gate 3; 67 square feet in

size― Constructed in 2017― Meets the specifications of a “lactation area”

as defined in CFR Title 49, Section 47107 and includes: • Seating• Changing table• Sink and power outlets• Readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities

― Equipped with a flight information display system (FIDS)

― Removes the barriers, and even harassment, experienced by nursing mothers when breastfeeding in public.


10.8 Runway 4R‐22L Paved Shoulders and Edge Lights

Description:― Reimbursement of design and construction

costs to improve Runway 4R‐22L

PFC Objectives: Enhance Safety & Preserve Capacity Justification:

― Safety issue for Group III and higher aircraft as well as emergency and snow removal vehicles

― Pavement replaced to avoid foreign object debris (FOD) and to promote the safe control of aircraft

― Improved drainage which contributed to deterioration of runway surface



AIP grant 2,704,671

State grant 250,000

Local 5,000

Total $ 3,374,893


10.8 Runway 4R‐22L Paved Shoulders and Edge Lights (cont.)

Improvements to Runway 4R‐22L― Construction of paved shoulders and full‐depth

replacement of selected pavement panels on runway and Taxiway Romeo

― Relocation of edge lighting― Relocation and rehabilitation of wind cones

Paved Shoulders― 25‐foot paved shoulders the length of Runway

(7,020 feet) to replace grassed shoulders• Provides a safer and more durable surface, improves drainage from the runway and provides a clearer target for pilots on approach

― 745 square yards of Runway 4R‐22L pavement removed and replaced• Showed visible evidence of surface deterioration including: the cracking of the asphalt pavement, rutting, flushing and bleeding, and loss of aggregate

― 80 panels on the taxiway were removed and replaced in part or in whole• Panels were identified as “hollow”, as “possible area[s] of pavement failure” or had “small area[s] of spall of flaking”


10.8 Runway 4R‐22L Paved Shoulders and Edge Lights (cont.)

Wind Cones― Wind cone on Runway 22L was taller than a

standard wind cone and did not conform to FAA AC 150/5340‐30H

― Wind cone on Runway 4R rehabilitated and ensures that pilots are visually provided surface wind direction information during nighttime operations

Edge Lighting Improvements― Includes both high intensity runway edge

lighting (HIRL) and taxiway edge lights― Lighting removed from the grassed

shoulders and replaced in the paved shoulders

― Replacement was necessary as enabling project component

― Brought airfield lighting system into compliance with current FAA lighting standards with respect to spacing

― Edge lighting fixtures had reached the end of their useful life


10.9 Precision Approach Path Indicator Lights

Description:― Design and construction costs to install new

Precision Approach Path Indicator Lights (PAPIs) on Runways 4L, 22R, and 4R

― Cost for engineering services, installation, and site preparation – PAPIs are FAA‐provided

― PAPI is a light array positioned beside the runway and provided a visual indication of an aircraft's position relative to the designated glideslope for the runway

PFC Objective: Enhance Safety Justification:

― Runways 4L, 4R, and 22R do not have visual NAVAIDs to assist pilots in flying a stabilized approach and landing

― Will enhance safe airport operations, particularly during inclement weather



Local 0

Total $ 1,140,666


10.10 Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) for the BHS



Local 0

Total $ 308,142

Description: ― Design and construction costs to install a UPS for the Baggage Handling System (BHS)― UPS provides near‐instantaneous protection from input power interruptions. Provides

power until the power from the standby generator is available― Rexon Super Fantastic Fail‐safe power supplier 2000 battery was installed. Also includes

installation of new circuiting infrastructure to all control panel locations throughout the BHS

― 40 control panels distribute power to over 200 motors that power the conveyor system in the BHS

PFC Objective: Preserves Capacity Justification:

― Installation of the UPS and associated circuiting infrastructure necessary to improve system reliability and reduce downtime and passenger delays in the event of commercial power loss


10.11 Update Master Plan Study

Description: ― Costs for completion of an Airport Master

Plan (Master Plan) and associated Airport Layout Plan (ALP) to ensure the Airport can meet future terminal, airfield, and landside requirements

― Cost to commission an Airfield Alternatives Whitepaper• Documented airfield alternatives, with special emphasis on Taxiway Alpha South and the existing hot spot designation

• Requested by FAA ADO

― Executive Team Financial Briefing• Detailed discussion with the Airport’s Executive Management Team to review financial scenarios which would fund the proposed Master Plan projects emphasizing the ability of each scenario to meet project funding needs while fitting into the overall financial vision for the Airport

PFC Objective: Enhance Capacity

Justification: ― The previous Master Plan was completed in

2007 and is now outdated― The new airport master plan is needed to

provide a strategic plan and schedule to meet future capacity demands throughout the 20‐year horizon



AIP grant 1,220,456

State grant 135,606

Total $ 1,523,416


PFC Administration

Description: ― Commission allocated expenses related to developing, monitoring, and maintaining its PFC

program at the Airport― Consulting services related to preparation, administration, management, and tracking of

the current proposed PFC application

Justification: ― The project included in the proposed PFC application meets the requirements and

objectives of approved PFC projects. Funding the cost of preparation and administration of the PFC program with PFC revenues (i) helps the Airport keep operating costs down, (ii) increases the Airport’s overall funding capacity, and (iii) enables the Airport to keep airline costs as low as possible. The consultant’s fees support the administration of the PFC program which accomplishes a variety of the objectives of the PFC program.



Local 0

Total $ 200,000


PFC Level, Proposed Charge Effective Date, Estimated Charge Expiration Date, and Estimated Total PFC Revenue

PFC level: $4.50 per eligible enplaned passenger

PFC revenue to be collected: $25,157,779

Charge effective date: November 1, 2020

Est. charge expiration date: December 1, 2025


Classes of Air Carriers Not Required to Collect PFC

Air taxi / commercial operators (ATCOs)― Currently excluded from collection― As represented by the Air Carrier Activity Information System (ACAIS), air carriers in this

class provided service to 205 enplaned passengers at LIT in CY 2018, and included:•Aero Jet Services LLC•Crow Executive Air, Inc.•Netjets Aviation Inc.• Priester Aviation LLC•Sunset Aviation LLC

Reason for not collecting: The above class of carriers constitutes no more than 1% of total number passengers enplaned annually at the Airport.


Air Carrier Requirements

In accordance with 14 CFR, §158.23, each air carrier shall provide written certification of agreement or disagreement with the proposed application within 30 days, by Friday, December 13, 2019.― If an air carrier does not provide certification, the air carrier is considered to have

certified its agreement― A certification of disagreement must contain the reasons for such disagreement;

the absence of such reasons shall void the certification of disagreement

Certifications should be sent to:David Tipton, CPADirector – Finance / CFOOne Airport DriveLittle Rock, AR 72202Phone: 501.537.7329 E‐mail: [email protected]


Public Opportunity to Comment

In accordance with 14 CFR, §158.24, the public has the opportunity to file comments on the proposed application for 30 days, until Friday, December 13, 2019.

Comments should be sent to:David Tipton, CPADirector – Finance / CFOOne Airport DriveLittle Rock, AR 72202Phone: 501.537.7329 E‐mail: [email protected]


Process and Schedule

Milestone Timeframe

Notice letter mailed to airlines October 10, 2019 Air carrier consultation November 13, 2019 Today

Public consultation materials November 13, 2019 Today

Air carrier comment deadline December 13, 2019

Public comment deadline December 13, 2019

Submit application to FAA ASAP following comment periodTarget December 18, 2019

FAA decision Maximum 120 days after submission

Notice to air carriers of approval ASAP following FAA decision

Charge effective date November 1, 2020


Next Steps

Air carriers submit written certifications― 30‐day period ends on December 13, 2019

Notice and opportunity for public comment― Concurrent with air carrier certification period

Commission finalizes and submits the application to FAA― Incorporate any air carrier and public comments― Required to occur within 6 months of consultation meeting

Obtain FAA approval of the application― Maximum within 120 days of submission, but intend to accomplish sooner

Commission notifies air carriers of FAA decision― Air carriers (except ATCOs) will continue collection of PFCs at $4.50 level

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