PUBLIC CONSULTATION New PFC Application #13 Buffalo, NY December 16, 2015
Agenda PFC Program at Notice to Carriers and Consultation Meeting Class of Carrier Not Required to Collect PFC Air Carrier Requirements Proposed New PFC Projects Next Steps 1 New PFC Application #13
PFC Program at PFC imposed since 1992 FAA approvals of $177.4 million to date Collecting at $4.50 level since 2007 12 approved applications Last application approved on October 27, 2015 for $7.0 million Current estimated charge expiration date August 1, 2016 As of September 2015, $168.9 million in PFC revenue collected $11 million estimated annual collections 2 New PFC Application #13
Notice to Carriers and Consultation Meeting On November 16, 2015, Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority provided written notice to the air carriers that it would hold this consultation meeting, including: Project descriptions PFC level and total PFC revenue Charge effective and expiration dates Class of carrier not required to collect the PFC Date, time, and location of airline consultation meeting This booklet provides all information required under Section 158.23(b) regarding consultation with air carriers A project description A project justification A detailed project financial plan 3 New PFC Application #13
Class of Carrier Not Required to Collect PFC Air taxi / commercial operators (ATCO s) Excluded under all applications to-date Proposed to continue to be excluded in new application Enplaned less than 1% of passengers The following airlines enplaned 292 passengers in CY 2014: Averitt Air Blue Bell Air FlexJet Reliant Air Charter SP Aviation Ultimate Jetcharters Wellsville Flying Service 4 New PFC Application #13
Air Carrier Requirements Per 14 CFR 158.23, each carrier shall provide written certification of agreement or disagreement by January 15, 2016 A certification of disagreement must contain the reasons for such disagreement, and the absence of such reasons shall void the certification of disagreement If carrier fails to provide certification of agreement or disagreement by January 15, the carrier is considered to have certified its agreement Certifications should be sent to: Marcela Hernandez Phone: (716) 855-7424 Senior Grants Specialist Fax: (716) 855-7466 Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority 181 Ellicott Street Buffalo, New York 14203 marcela_hernandez@nfta.com 5 New PFC Application #13
Proposed New PFC Projects New PFC application is proposed to fund 10 projects at BNIA Snow Removal Equipment Runway 14/32 Rehabilitation and Lighting Baggage Claim Expansion, Upper and Lower Levels Aircraft Deicing Containment Facility Expansion Remain Overnight Improvements, West Terminal Roof Replacement - Areas A, B, and C Airfield Signage Replacement - Runway 5/23 and Taxiways A and D Hearing/Vision Improvements and Public Address System Replacement Terminal Based Ground Power Unit for Gate 1 PFC Program Administrative Costs Estimated charge effective date: August 1, 2016 Estimated charge expiration date: August 1, 2023 PFC collection level: $4.50 6 New PFC Application #13
Plan of Finance for Proposed Projects Project Title AIP PFC State/Local Funds Total Snow Removal Equipment $0 $2,365,000 $0 $2,365,000 Runway 14/32 Rehabilitation and Lighting $1,810,286 $14,088,000* $301,714 $16,200,000 Baggage Claim Expansion $0 $58,867,633 $0 $58,867,633 Aircraft Deicing Containment Facility Expansion $0 $7,500,000 $0 $7,500,000 Remain Overnight Improvements, West $1,776,974 $296,163 $296,163 $2,369,300 Terminal Roof Replacement $0 $6,244,126 $3,075,465 $9,319,591 Airfield Signage Replacement - Runway 5/23 and Taxiways A and D Hearing/Vision Improvements and Public Address System Replacement $0 $1,500,000 $0 $1,500,000 $0 $526,090 $0 $526,090 Terminal Based GPU for Gate 1 $0 $54,436 $0 $54,436 PFC Program Administrative Costs $0 $200,000 $0 $200,000 $3,587,260 $91,641,448 $3,673,342 $98,902,050 * $1,653,000 in PFC funding for this project was approved in Application #11. 7 New PFC Application #13
Snow Removal Equipment Description: This project involves the procurement and acquisition of one multi-task snow removal vehicle, a snow melter, a snow blower, and a glycol recovery vehicle. Justification: The equipment will replace existing equipment that has exceeded its useful life and is no longer functioning at full capacity. Snow removal equipment is needed in accordance with BNIA s Snow Plan to remove snow and ice from the airfield in a timely manner to maintain the capacity and safety of the Airport. AIP PFC State/Local Funds Total Snow Removal Equipment $0 $2,365,000 $0 $2,365,000 8 New PFC Application #13
Runway 14/32 Rehabilitation and Lighting Description: Scope includes the following elements: Full depth mill of existing runway asphalt pavement and rubblize existing concrete base first 1,600 feet from the Runway 14 end Mill and overlay surface coursing of existing runway asphalt pavement of remaining 3,500 feet of runway to be rehabilitated Installation of new P-401 asphalt coursing for runway and taxiways. Runway pavement is to be grooved. Mill and overlay of Runway 14 end overrun (blast pad) New runway and taxiway pavement surface markings Abandonment of Taxiway Lima Drainage system improvements including new drainage structures, new storm and underdrain piping connecting to existing structures, abandonment of existing structures and piping in the runway pavement New runway edge lights, taxiway edge lights, and airfield signage to replace existing lights and signs Runway pavement aircraft sensors are to be installed The proposed pavement rehabilitation limits for this project is approximately 5,400 feet in length of Runway 14-32. Pavement rehabilitation limits do extend into the Runway 5-23 and Runway 14-32 safety area to meet existing grade and previous pavement limits at the intersection. Taxiways within the runway 14-32 pavement rehabilitation limits will be milled and overlaid with new surface coursing. New surface pavement markings, edge lighting and airfield signage improvements will be made for the entire length of Runway 14-32 and adjacent taxiways. The project includes design and soft costs. 9 New PFC Application #13
Runway 14/32 Rehabilitation and Lighting Plan of Finance: A portion of this project was already included in PFC Application #11 for BNIA. After further coordination with FAA, NFTA will either remove the project from PFC Application #11 and consolidate it here or allocate the project between the two applications. The entire cost of the project is shown here. Justification The project is necessary to address the functional condition of the Runway 14-32 pavement due to age and usage. The PCI is approximately 59, and the last renovation occurred in the late 1990s. Maintaining pavement on the airfield maintains the capacity of the airport. AIP PFC No. 13 PFC No. 11 State/Local Total Runway 14/32 Rehabilitation and Lighting $1,810,286 $12,435,000 $1,653,000 $301,714 $16,200,000 10 New PFC Application #13
Runway 14/32 Rehabilitation and Lighting 11 New PFC Application #13
Baggage Claim Expansion, Upper and Lower Levels Description: This project expands the existing terminal to the west for both the level 1 baggage claim area and level 2 terminal area and reconfigures existing terminal areas in order to replace the three existing flat plate baggage carousels with two new slope plate carousels and remote feed conveyors. In addition, the expanded level 1 area will hold a third new slope plate carousel with remote feed conveyors and have a secondary area that could house a fourth baggage claim carousel. The secondary area will be used as a circulation and meeter and greeter area in the interim. Restrooms will be expanded to address capacity needs. Vertical circulation (elevators and escalators) connecting levels 1 and 2 will be incorporated into the newly expanded area. A public circulation area will be built in the expanded level 2 area to provide enhanced passenger egress from the concourse down to the baggage claim area. The project includes design and soft costs. 12 New PFC Application #13
Baggage Claim Expansion, Upper and Lower Levels Plan of Finance: The plan of finance assumes that the entire project is PFC eligible. As the project scope is refined, some elements may become non-pfc eligible and financed through NFTA funds. Justification: The project will enhance security and is in accordance with the airport s Part 1542 security plan. The existing flat plate baggage carousels pose a security risk when unclaimed baggage circulates back into the secure area. The project will also relieve existing and anticipated congestion in the terminal. There is currently congestion in the baggage claim areas during peak periods which will be alleviated by a third baggage claim belt. The airport is anticipated to need a fourth baggage claim belt in the next decade. The existing meeter/greeter space is extremely congested and inhibits passenger circulation and egress in the terminal. Baggage Claim Expansion, Upper and Lower Levels AIP PFC State/Local Total $0 $58,867,633 $0 $58,867,633 13 New PFC Application #13
Baggage Claim Expansion, Lower Level 14 New PFC Application #13
Baggage Claim Expansion, Upper Level 15 New PFC Application #13
Aircraft Deicing Containment Facility Expansion Description: Deicing fluid is currently treated at BNIA in a series of four engineered wetland cells. The current system breaks down the glycol into wastewater in two to three days by passing it through a series of aeration tubes topped with gravel, mulch and plantings. Under this project, two additional engineered wetland cells will be constructed. The project includes design and soft costs. Justification: The existing deicing fluid treatment system reaches capacity during peak periods and needs to be expanded. To maintain the capacity of the airfield during deicing periods, the aircraft deicing containment facility must be expanded. Aircraft Deicing Containment Facility Expansion AIP PFC State/Local Total $0 $7,500,000 $0 $7,500,000 16 New PFC Application #13
Aircraft Deicing Containment Facility Expansion 17 New PFC Application #13
RON Improvements, West Description: This project involves the design and construction of an aircraft apron west of the passenger terminal that will provide a needed remain overnight (RON) apron for aircraft parking. The project would add six new spaces: three on existing concrete and three on the new apron area. Justification: Currently, seven RON positions are available at the south side of Taxilane K-1. However, use of these spaces restricts aircraft taxiing to Taxilane K. Existing demand for RON parking is estimated at 7 to 11 aircraft parking positions and would increase to 10 to 16 parking positions by the end of the Airport s Master Plan s study period. AIP PFC State/Local Total RON Improvements, West $1,776,974 $296,163 $296,163 $2,369,300 18 New PFC Application #13
RON Improvements, West 19 New PFC Application #13
Terminal Roof Replacement Areas A, B, and C Description: Three sections of the existing terminal roof will be replaced: Area A which is the far west end of the concourse Area B which is the central part of the concourse and landside portions of the terminal building Area C which is the east part of the concourse A fourth section of the terminal roof, Area D, covers the baggage screening and certain concessions areas and will not be replaced as part of this project. The cost estimate includes the removal and replacement of the existing roof system to the decking followed by the installation of a new roof system inclusive of new vapor barrier, roof insulation, cover board, associated flashings, terminations and blocking. The project includes design and soft costs. Justification: Areas A, B, and C of the terminal roof are 18 to 22 years old, have reached the end of their useful life, and have started to leak and fail in sections. Replacing these areas of the roof will preserve the capacity of the terminal. AIP PFC State/Local Total Terminal Roof Replacement $0 $6,244,126 $3,075,465 $9,319,591 20 New PFC Application #13
Terminal Roof Replacement Areas A, B, and C Note: Ages shown on map reflect the opening date of that section of terminal. The roof is typically installed 2 years prior to the opening date. 21 New PFC Application #13
Airfield Signage Replacement - Runway 5/23 and Taxiways A and D Description: The existing lighted signage on Runway 5/23, Taxiway A, and Taxiway D will be replaced with new FAA-standard lighted signage. Signs to be replaced include distance remaining, intersection, taxiway location, and directional signage. As well as the renaming of taxiway signs that are not addressed (not coded in green) in the Runway 14/32 Rehabilitation project. The project includes design and soft costs. Justification: This project is a recommendation from the FAA Lead Certification Inspector to maintain the safety of the airfield. Most of the current airfield signage does not meet current FAA standards. This project would bring the main runway and parallel taxiway to current FAA standards, which should prove to also mitigate potential incursions especially at our hot spots. The current distance remaining signs on Runway 14/32 are located in 1,000 foot increments and undersized, too close to the edges, and become obscured during most snow events. For a runway with a parallel taxiway, the entrance and exit taxiways located at the ends and along the runway must use alphanumeric designators and follow an increasing, sequentially numbered pattern from one runway end to the other runway end. Airfield Signage Replacement - Runway 5/23 and Taxiway A AIP PFC State/Local Total $0 $1,500,000 $0 $1,500,000 22 New PFC Application #13
Airfield Signage Replacement - Runway 5/23 and Taxiways A and D 23 New PFC Application #13
Hearing/Vision Improvements and Public Address System Replacement Description: The existing public address system throughout the terminal will be replaced to provide a digital system. The new system will expand the functionality of current system in supporting visual paging capabilities, multiple language support, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance. The existing Flight Information Display (FIDS) monitors will be used to display visual paging messages. The project includes design and soft costs. Justification: The existing public address system is over 10 years old, has reached the end of its useful life, and no longer functions as intended. In addition, the existing public address system does not support visual paging. Visual paging is used by passengers with hearing disabilities. The improvements are needed to maintain the capacity and security of the terminal building. Hearing/Vision Improvements and Public Address System Replacement AIP PFC State Grants Total $0 $526,090 $0 $526,090 24 New PFC Application #13
Terminal Based Ground Power Unit for Gate 1 Description: The aircraft ground power unit for Gate 1 was replaced, and NFTA is seeking reimbursement for this expenditure. The project includes associated soft costs. Justification: The ground power unit for Gate 1 was over 10 years old, had reached the end of its useful life, and no longer functioned as intended. Without a ground power unit, pilots have to burn fuel to provide power at the gates. Using power from the terminal, rather than from the aircraft, will reduce emissions. To maintain the capacity of the terminal building, the ground power unit for Gate 1 is being replaced. Terminal Based Ground Power Unit for Gate 1 AIP PFC State Grants Total $0 $54,436 $0 $54,436 25 New PFC Application #13
PFC Planning and Programming Administration Description: Reimbursement of fees for consulting services related to the preparation of the current PFC application and the administration, management, and tracking of the PFC program. Collection and organization of project documentation Drafting of PFC meeting notice letter Preparation of airline and public consultation documents Participation in preliminary meeting and air carrier consultation Preparation of draft and final PFC applications Coordination with Airport and FAA staff Closeout and amendments of current program applications Justification: Funding the 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. AIP PFC State Grants Total PFC Planning and Programming $0 $200,000 $0 $200,000 26 New PFC Application #13
Next Steps Air carriers submit written certifications 30-day period ends Friday, January 15 Notice and opportunity for public comment Concurrent with air carrier certification period NFTA finalizes and submits the application to FAA Incorporate any air carrier and public comments Typically within 6 months of consultation meeting, but process will be expedited due to August 2016 expiration of collection authority Obtain FAA approval of the application Within 120 days of submission NFTA notifies air carriers of FAA decision No impact; status quo for collections and PFC level 27 New PFC Application #13
Questions? Marcela Hernandez Senior Grants Specialist Government Affairs Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority 181 Ellicott Street Buffalo, New York 14203 Phone: (716) 855-7424 Fax: (716) 855-7466 marcela_hernandez@nfta.com 28 New PFC Application #13