[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 19 (Wednesday, January 29, 1997)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 4218-4220]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-2092]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 71
[Airspace Docket No. 97-ANM-01]
Proposed Establishment of Class D and Class E Airspace, Redmond,
Oregon
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: This proposed rule would establish the Redmond, Oregon, Class
D and Class E airspace areas to accommodate the commissioning of an
Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) at Roberts Field. Additionally,
this notice proposes to redesignate the existing Class E surface area
at Roberts Field as part-time to preclude the concurrent existence of
the different classes of airspace designated as surface areas at the
same location. These areas would be depicted on aeronautical charts for
pilot reference.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before March 8, 1997.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on the proposal in triplicate to: Manager,
Operations Branch, ANM-530, Federal Aviation Administration, Docket No.
97-ANM-01, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton Washington 98055-4056.
The official docket may be examined at the same address.
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An informal docket may also be examined during normal business
hours at the address listed above.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
James C. Frala, ANM-532.4, Federal Aviation Administration, Docket No.
97-ANM-01, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington, 98055-4056;
telephone number: (206) 227-2535.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed
rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments as they
may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing
reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy related aspects of the proposal.
Communications should identify the airspace docket number and be
submitted in triplicate to the address listed above. Commenters wishing
the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments on this notice must
submit with those comments a self-addressed, stamped postcard on which
the following statement is made: ``Comments to Airspace Docket No. 97-
ANM-01.'' The postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the
commenter. All communications received on or before the specified
closing date for comments will be considered before taking action on
the proposed rule. The proposal contained in this notice may be changed
in the light of comments received. All comments submitted will be
available for examination at the address listed above both before and
after the closing date for comments. A report summarizing each
substantive public contact with FAA personnel concerned with this
rulemaking will be filed in the docket.
Availability of NPRM's
Any person may obtain a copy of this NPRM by submitting a request
to the Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Branch, ANM-530,
1601 Lund Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98055-4056. Communications
must identify the notice number of this NORM. Persons interested in
being placed on a mailing list for future NORM's should also request a
copy of Advisory Circular No. 11-2A, which describes the application
procedure.
The Proposal
The FAA is considering an amendment to part 71 of the Federal
Aviation Regulation (14 CFR part 71) to establish Class D and Class E
airspace at Redmond, Oregon, to accommodate the commissioning of an
ATCT at Roberts Field. This notice proposes to establish Class D
airspace, which is appropriate for an airport with an operating control
tower, and to establish a Class E4 surface area, which is the
appropriate designation for arrival extensions to Class D airspace.
These areas would be designated part-time and effective during specific
dates and times established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The
effective date and time would thereafter be continuously published in
the Airport/Facility Directory. Currently, the airspace encompassing
Roberts Field is designated as Class E2 surface area and is in effect
continuously. This notice also proposes to redesignate this area as
part-time to preclude the concurrent existence of different classes of
airspace designated as surface areas at the same location. These areas
would be depicted on aeronautical charts for pilot reference.
The coordinates for this airspace docket are based on North
American Datum 83. Class D and Class E airspace areas extending upward
from the surface of the earth are published in paragraph 5000,
paragraph 6004, and paragraph 6002, respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9D
dated September 4, 1996, and effective September 16, 1996, which is
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class D and Class E
airspace designations listed in this document would be published
subsequently in the Order.
The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves
an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current.
It, therefore, (1) is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979);
and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the
anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that
will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this rule, when promulgated, will not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).
The Proposed Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
PART 71--[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for 14 CFR part 71 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24
FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389; 14 CFR 11.69.
Sec. 71.1 [Amended]
2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9D, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated September 4, 1996, and effective September 16,
1996, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.
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ANM OR D Redmond, OR [New]
Remond, Roberts Field, OR
(Lat. 44 deg.15'14'' N, long. 121 deg.09'00'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to, and
including, 5,600 feet MSL within a 5.1-mile radius of Roberts Field.
This Class D airspace area is effective during the specific dates
and times established in advance by a Notice of Airmen. The
effective date and time will thereafter be continuously published in
the Airport/Facility Directory.
* * * * *
Paragraph 6004 Class E airspace areas designated as an extension
to a Class D surface area.
* * * * *
ANM OR E4 Redmond, OR [New]
Redmond, Roberts Field, OR
(Lat. 44 deg.15'14'' N, long. 121 deg.09'00'' W)
Deschutes VORTAC
(Lat. 44 deg.15'10'' N, long. 121 deg.18'13'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within 1.4 miles
each side of the Deschutes VORTAC 269 deg. and 089 deg. radials
extending from the 5.1-mile radius of Roberts Field to .9 mile west
of the VORTAC. This Class E airspace area is effective during the
specific dates and times established in advance by a Notice to
Airmen. The effective date and time will thereafter be continuously
published in the Airport/Facility Directory.
* * * * *
Paragraph 6002 Class E airspace areas designated as a surface area
for an in airport.
* * * * *
ANM OR E2 Redmond, OR [Revised]
Redmond, Roberts Field, OR
(Lat. 44 deg.15'14'' N, long. 121 deg.09'00'' W)
Deschutes VORTAC
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(Lat. 44 deg.15'10'' N, long. 121 deg.18'13'' W)
Within a 5.1-mile radius of Roberts Field, and within 1.4 miles
each side of the Deschutes VORTAC 269 deg. and 089 deg. radials
extending from the 5.1-mile radius of the airport to .9 mile west of
the VORTAC. This Class E airspace area is effective during the
specific dates and times established in advance by a Notice to
Airmen. The effective date and time will thereafter be continuously
published in the Airport/Facility Directory.
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Issued in Seattle, Washington, on January 13, 1997.
Glenn A. Adams III,
Assistant Manager, Air Traffic Division, Northwest Mountain Region.
[FR Doc. 97-2092 Filed 1-28-97; 8:45 am]
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