[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 4 (Friday, January 6, 1995)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 2045-2047]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-357]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 71
[Airspace Docket No. 94-AWA-5]
Proposed Modification of the Birmingham Municipal, AL, Huntsville
International-Carl T. Jones Field, AL, Columbia Metropolitan, SC, and
Chattanooga Lovell Field, TN, Class C Airspace Areas and Proposed
Establishment of the Huntsville International-Carl T. Jones Field, AL,
and Chattanooga Lovell Field, TN, Class E Airspace Areas
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
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SUMMARY: This proposed rule would modify the Class C airspace areas at
Birmingham Municipal, AL, Huntsville International-Carl T. Jones Field,
AL, Columbia Metropolitan, SC, and Chattanooga Lovell Field, TN,
Airports. This proposed action would correct the name of the Birmingham
Municipal Airport to Birmingham International Airport, and modify the
Columbia Metropolitan, SC, airspace designation to reflect continuous
operation and availability of services, therein. The effective hours of
the Huntsville International-Carl T. Jones Field, AL, and Chattanooga
Lovell Field, TN, Class C airspace areas would be amended to coincide
with the associated radar approach control facility's hours of
operation. Class C airspace areas are predicated on an operational air
traffic control tower (ATCT) serviced by a radar approach control
facility. This proposal would not change the designated boundaries or
altitudes of these Class C airspace areas. In addition, this notice
proposes to establish Class E airspace at Chattanooga Lovell Field, TN,
and Huntsville International-Carl T. Jones Field, AL, Airports when the
associated radar approach control facility is not in operation.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 23, 1995.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on the proposal in triplicate to: Federal
Aviation Administration, Office of the Chief Counsel, Attention: Rules
Docket [AGC-200], Airspace Docket No. 94-AWA-5, 800 Independence
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591.
The official docket may be examined in the Rules Docket, Office of
the Chief Counsel, Room 916, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington
DC, weekdays, except Federal holidays, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
An informal docket may also be examined during normal business
hours at the office of the Regional Air Traffic Division.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia P. Crawford, Airspace and
Obstruction Evaluation Branch (ATP-240), Airspace-Rules and
Aeronautical Information Division, Air Traffic Rules and Procedures
Service, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-9255.
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. 94-
AWA-5.'' 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 light of comments received. All comments submitted will be available
for examination in the Rules Docket both before and after the closing
date for comments. A report summarizing each [[Page 2046]] 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 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
(NPRM) by submitting a request to the Federal Aviation Administration,
Office of Public Affairs, Attention: Public Inquiry Center, APA-220,
800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591, or by calling (202)
267-3485. Communications must identify the notice number of this NPRM.
Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future NPRM's
should also request a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11-2A that
describes the application procedure.
The Proposal
The FAA is considering an amendment to part 71 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to modify the Class C airspace
areas at Birmingham Municipal, AL, Huntsville International-Carl T.
Jones Field, AL, Columbia Metropolitan, SC, and Chattanooga Lovell
Field, TN, Airports. This proposed action would correct the name of the
Birmingham Municipal Airport to Birmingham International Airport, and
modify the Columbia Metropolitan, SC, airspace designation to reflect
continuous operation and availability of services, therein. The
effective hours of the Huntsville International-Carl T. Jones Field,
AL, and Chattanooga Lovell Field, TN, Class C airspace areas would be
amended to coincide with the associated radar approach control
facility's hours of operation. Class C airspace areas are predicated on
an operational ATCT serviced by a radar approach control facility. This
proposal would not change the designated boundaries or altitudes of
these Class C airspace areas. In addition, this notice proposes to
establish Class E airspace at Chattanooga Lovell Field, TN, and
Huntsville International-Carl T. Jones Field, AL, Airports when the
associated radar approach control facility is not in operation. Class C
and Class E airspace designations are published in paragraphs 4000 and
6002 respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9B dated July 18, 1994, and
effective September 16, 1994, which is incorporated by reference in 14
CFR 71.1. The Class C 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 that need frequent and
routine amendments 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 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. app. 1348(a), 1354(a), 1510; E.O. 10854, 24
FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389; 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 14 CFR
11.69.
Sec. 71.1 [Amended]
2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9B, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated July 18, 1994, and effective September 16,
1994, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 4000--Subpart C-Class C Airspace
* * * * *
ASO AL C Birmingham International Airport, AL [Revised]
Birmingham International Airport, AL
(Lat. 33 deg.33'50'' N., long. 86 deg.45'16'' W.)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
4,600 feet MSL within a 5-mile radius of the Birmingham
International Airport, and that airspace extending upward from 2,400
feet MSL to 4,600 feet MSL within a 10-mile radius of Birmingham
International Airport from the 343 deg. bearing from the airport
clockwise to the 231 deg. bearing from the airport, and that
airspace extending upward from 1,900 feet MSL to 4,600 feet MSL
within a 10-mile radius of the airport from the 231 deg. bearing
from the airport clockwise to the 343 deg. bearing from the airport.
* * * * *
ASO AL C Huntsville International-Carl T. Jones Field, AL [Revised]
Huntsville International-Carl T. Jones Field, AL
(Lat. 34 deg.38'25'' N., long. 86 deg.46'23'' W.)
Redstone Army Air Field
(Lat. 34 deg.40'43'' N., long. 86 deg.41'05'' W.)
That airspace within a 5-mile radius of the Huntsville
International-Carl T. Jones Field extending upward from the surface
to and including 4,600 feet MSL, excluding that airspace within a 1-
mile radius of the Redstone Army Air Field; and that airspace within
a 10-mile radius of the airport from the 015 deg. bearing from the
airport clockwise to the 145 deg. bearing from the airport extending
upward from 2,400 feet MSL to and including 4,600 feet MSL; and that
airspace within a 10-mile radius of the airport from the 145 deg.
bearing from the airport clockwise to the 015 deg. bearing from the
airport extending upward from 2,000 feet MSL to and including 4,600
feet MSL. All airspace contained within Restricted Areas R-2104A, R-
2104B, and R-2104C is excluded from this Class C airspace area when
they are active. This Class C airspace area is effective during the
specific dates and times established in advance by a Notice to
Airmen. The effective date and time will continuously be published
in the Airport/Facility Directory.
* * * * *
ASO SC C Columbia Metropolitan Airport, SC [Revised]
Columbia Metropolitan Airport, SC
(Lat. 33 deg.56'26'' N., long. 81 deg.07'09'' W.)
Columbia Owens Downtown Airport
(Lat. 33 deg.58'15'' N., long. 80 deg.59'44'' W.)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
4,200 feet MSL within a 5-mile radius of the Columbia Metropolitan
Airport excluding that airspace within a 2-mile radius of the
Columbia Owens Downtown Airport; and that airspace extending upward
from 2,000 feet MSL to 4,200 feet MSL within a 10-mile radius of the
Columbia Metropolitan Airport from the 004 deg. bearing from the
airport clockwise to the 094 deg. bearing from the airport, and that
airspace extending upward from 1,800 feet MSL to 4,200 feet MSL
within a 10-mile radius of the airport from the 094 deg. bearing
from the airport clockwise to the 004 deg. bearing from the airport.
* * * * *
ASO TN C Chattanooga, Lovell Field, TN [Revised]
Chattanooga, Lovell Field, TN
(Lat. 35 deg.02'07'' N., long. 85 deg.12'14'' W.)
That airspace within a 5-mile radius of Lovell Field, extending
upward from the surface to and including 4,700 feet MSL; and that
airspace within a 10-mile radius of the airport from the 350 deg.
bearing from the airport clockwise to the 058 deg. bearing from the
airport extending upward from 2,200 feet MSL to and including 4,700
feet MSL; and that airspace within a 10-mile radius of the airport
from the 058 deg. bearing from the airport clockwise to the 234 deg.
bearing from the airport extending upward from 2,600 feet MSL to and
including 4,700 feet MSL; and that airspace within a 10-mile radius
of the [[Page 2047]] airport from the 234 deg. bearing from the
airport clockwise to the 350 deg. bearing from the airport extending
upward from 3,300 feet MSL to and including 4,700 feet MSL. This
Class C 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 Airport
* * * * *
ASO AL E2 Huntsville, AL [New]
Huntsville International-Carl T. Jones Field, AL
(Lat. 34 deg.38'25'' N., long. 86 deg.46'23'' W.)
Redstone Army Air Field
(Lat. 34 deg.40'43'' N., long. 86 deg.41'05'' W.)
Within a 5-mile radius of the Huntsville International-Carl T.
Jones Field Airport, excluding that airspace within a 1-mile radius
of the Redstone Army Air Field. 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.
* * * * *
ASO TN E2 Chattanooga, Lovell Field, TN [New]
Chattanooga, Lovell Field, TN
(Lat. 35 deg.02'07'' N., long. 85 deg.12'14'' W.)
Within a 5-mile radius of Lovell Field. 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.
* * * * *
Issued in Washington, DC, on December 28, 1994.
Harold W. Becker,
Manager, Airspace-Rules and Aeronautical Information Division.
[FR Doc. 95-357 Filed 1-5-95, 8:45am]
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