[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 4 (Friday, January 6, 1995)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 2044-2045]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-365]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 71
[Airspace Docket No. 94-AAL-10]
Proposed Amendment to Class E Airspace; Cordova, AK
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration [FAA], DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
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SUMMARY: This notice proposes to modify the Class E airspace area at
Cordova, AK, to accommodate Visual Rules (VFR) traffic in the Cordova
area, landing and departing from the Cordova Muni (CKU) airport located
about 10 miles west of Merle K. ``Mudhole'' Smith (CDV) airport. Due to
terrain limitations, VFR traffic must pass through the northern portion
of the Cordova Class E surface area. When the Class E surface area is
below basic VFR and Special Visual Flight Rule (SVFR) operations are
being conducted, numerous delays are experienced. The area will be
depicted on aeronautical charts to provide a reference for pilots
operating under VFR.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 13, 1995.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on the proposal in triplicate to: Manager,
Airspace & System Management Branch, AAL-530, Federal Aviation
Administration, Docket No. 94-AAL-10, 222 West 7th Avenue, #14,
Anchorage, AK, 99513-7587.
The official docket may be examined in the Office of the Assistant
Chief Counsel for the Alaskan Region at the same address.
An informal docket may also be examined during normal business
hours at the address listed above.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Robert C. Durand, AAL-531, 222 West 7th Avenue #14, Anchorage, AK,
99513-7587; telephone: (907) 271-5898.
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 Docket No. 94-AAL-10.''
The postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter.
All communications received on or before the closing date for comments
will be considered before asking 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 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,
Manager, System Management Branch, AAL-530, 222 West 7th Avenue,
14, Anchorage, AK, 99513-7587 or by calling (907) 271-5898.
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, which describes the
application procedures.
The Proposal
The FAA is considering an amendment to part 71 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to provide required controlled
airspace for Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) procedures at the Merle K.
``Mudhole'' Smith Airport and allow Visual Flight Rules (VFR) aircraft
to proceed through the northern portion of the current Cordova Class E
surface area. The reduction in Class E surface area will segregate
aircraft operating under VFR conditions from aircraft operating under
IFR procedures. The area would be depicted on appropriate aeronautical
charts thereby enabling pilots to circumnavigate the area or otherwise
comply with IFR procedures. Class E airspace designations for surface
areas of an airport are published in paragraph 6002 of FAA Order
7400.9B, dated July 18, 1994, and effective September 16,
[[Page 2045]] 1994, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1.
The Class E airspace designation listed in this document would be
published subsequently in the Order.
The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involved
an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current.
Therefore, this proposed regulation--(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 proposed rule 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
Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, the Federal
Aviation Administration proposes to amend part 71 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) as follows:
PART 71--[Amended]
1. The authority citation for 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 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 6002--Class E Airspace Areas Designated As a Surface Area
For An Airport.
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AAL AK E2 Cordova, AK [Revised]
Cordova, Merle K. (MUDHOLE) Smith Airport, AK
(Lat. 60 deg.29'31'' N, long. 145 deg.28'39'' W)
Glacier River NDB
(Lat. 60 deg.29'56'' N, long. 145 deg.28'28'' W)
Within a 4.1-mile radius of the Merle K. (MUDHOLE) Smith Airport
and within 2.1 miles each side of the 222 deg. bearing from the
Glacier River NDB extending from the 4.1-mile radius to 10 miles
southwest of the airport within 2.2 miles each side of the 142 deg.
bearing from the NDB extending from the 4.1-mile radius to 10.4
miles southeast of the airport; excluding that airspace north of a
line from lat. 60 deg.32'48''N, long. 145 deg.34'06''W; to lat.
60 deg.31'00''N, long. 145 deg.20'00''W.
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Issued in Anchorage, AK, on December 20, 1994.
Willis C. Nelson,
Manager, Air Traffic Division, Alaskan Region.
[FR Doc. 95-365 Filed 1-5-95; 8:45 am]
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