[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 218 (Friday, November 8, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 57771-57772]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-28794]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 71
[Airspace Docket No. 96-ASO-14]
Amendment to Class E2 Airspace; London, KY
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This amendment modifies the Class E2 airspace area at London,
KY. An automated weather observing system has been installed at the
London-Corbin Airport-Magee Field. This system transmits the required
weather observations continuously to the Indianapolis Air Route Traffic
Control Center, which is the controlling facility for the airport.
Therefore, the Class E2 surface area is amended from part time to
continuous.
EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, January 30, 1997.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Benny L. McGlamery, Operations Branch,
Air Traffic Division, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 20636,
Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 305-5570.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
On July 10, 1996, the FAA proposed to amend Part 71 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR Part 71) by modifying Class E airspace at
London, KY (61 FR 36313). This action would provide adequate Class E2
airspace for IFR operations at the London-Corbin Airport-Magee Field.
Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking
proceeding by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA.
One letter objecting to the proposal was received. The commenter
questioned the need for controlled airspace in the absence of air
carrier operations, the reliability of the automated weather observing
system, the certification date, and other airports with automated
weather observing systems and communications with air traffic control.
Controlled airspace does not exist as a result of air carrier
operations, but rather to accommodate instrument procedures at an
airport. The automated weather observing system operating at London,
KY, is an Automated Surface Observation System (ASOS), not an Automated
Weather Observation System (AWOS) as the commenter stated. The ASOS is
the official certified government system, while the AWOS is not. The
ASOS was commissioned as an ``operational'' system at London, KY, on
September 18, 1996, and is maintained by dedicated National Weather
Service (NWS) technicians, who are on call and operate in accordance
with strict time parameters. Other airports that meet the FAA
requirements for weather observations and reporting, as well as
communications are being, or will be, processed for appropriate
airspace action. Class E airspace areas designated as a surface area
for an airport are published in Paragraph 6002 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 E airspace
designation listed in this document will be published subsequently in
the Order.
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The Rule
This amendment to Part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14
CFR part 71) modifies Class E2 airspace at London, KY. An automated
weather observing system has been installed at the London-Corbin
Airport--Magee Field. This system transmits the required weather
observations continuously to the Indianapolis Air Route Traffic Control
Center, which is the controlling facility for the airport. Therefore,
the Class E2 surface area is amended from part time to continuous.
The FAA has determined that this 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 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).
Adoption of the Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends 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; EO 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 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 6002 Class E airspace areas designated as a surface area
for an airport.
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ASO KY E2 London, KY [Revised]
London-Corbin Airport-Magee Field, KY
(Lat. 37 deg.05'14'' N., long. 84 deg.04'37'' W.)
Within a 6-mile radius of London-Corbin Airport-Magee Field.
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Issued in College Park, Georgia, on October 31, 1996.
Benny L. McGlamery,
Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division, Southern Region.
[FR Doc. 96-28794 Filed 11-7-96; 8:45 am]
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