FAA WITHDRAWS PASSENGER FACILITY CHARGE PROGRAM DRAFT

December 15, 2016

The FAA recently rescinded a draft Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) order that was initially intended to clarify its authority and update recently enacted statutory changes to the program.  The PFC Program allows the collection of PFC fees up to $4.50 for every enplaned passenger at commercial airports controlled by public agencies. These fees are used by airports to fund FAA approved projects.

The draft PFC order was published on August 5, 2016 and officially withdrawn on November 4, 2016 after significant pushback from industry trade groups that argued the draft went “well beyond the limited number of new congressional mandates and would increase the regulatory burden on airports.”

The FAA advised a revised draft would be issued soon.

If you have any questions, please contact Evelyn Sahr (esahr@eckertseamans.com, 202-659-6622) or Drew Derco (dderco@eckertseamans.com, 202-659-6665).

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