[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 60 (Monday, March 30, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 15079-15080]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-8145]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Airspace Docket No. 93-AWA-16]
RIN 2120-AA66
Modification of Class D Airspace South of Abbotsford, British
Columbia (BC), on the United States Side of the U.S./Canadian Border,
and the Establishment of a Class C Airspace Area in the Vicinity of
Point Roberts, Washington (WA)
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; establishment of effective date.
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SUMMARY: On November 5, 1997, the FAA delayed the effective date for
modification of Class D airspace south of Abbotsford, British Columbia
(BC), on the United States side of the U.S./Canadian border, and the
establishment of a Class C airspace area in the vicinity of Point
Roberts, Washington (WA), as described in the final rule published in
the Federal Register on August 28, 1997. That final rule was issued to
assist Transport Canada in its efforts to reduce the risk of midair
collision, enhance safety, and improve traffic flows within the
Vancouver and Abbotsford, BC, International Airport Areas. This action
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establishes the effective dates for the modification of these airspace
areas.
EFFECTIVE DATES: The final rule published in the Federal Register on
August 28, 1997 (62 FR 45526), and delayed on November 12, 1997 (62 FR
60647), is effective 0901 UTC, June 18, 1998, for the Class C airspace;
and 0901 UTC, May 20, 1999, for the Class D airspace.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken McElroy, Airspace and Rules
Division, ATA-400, Office of Air Traffic Airspace Management, Federal
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC
20591; telephone: (202) 267-8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On August 20, 1997, the FAA issued the Modification of Class D
airspace south of Abbotsford, BC, on the United States side of the
U.S./Canadian border, and the establishment of a Class C airspace area
in the vicinity of Point Roberts, WA, final rule (62 FR 45526). That
final rule, which was to become effective on November 6, 1997, was
issued to assist Transport Canada in its efforts to reduce the risk of
midair collision, enhance safety, and improve traffic flows within the
Vancouver and Abbotsford, BC, International Airport Areas.
On November 5, 1997 (62 FR 60647, November 12, 1997), the FAA
delayed the implementation of the above rule at the request of
Transport Canada. Transport Canada requested that the FAA take action
to delay the rule to allow Nav-Canada an opportunity to complete a
review of current Canadian airspace, aircraft operations, and air
traffic procedures for the affected areas.
On January 5, 1998, Transport Canada notified the FAA via the FAA's
Northwest Mountain regional office that their review was completed and
requested that the FAA take action to implement the airspace
modifications detailed in the August 20, 1997, final rule. This action
establishes the effective dates for the modification of these airspace
areas.
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.
Therefore, this 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 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).
Effective Date
The effective date of Airspace Docket 93-AWA-16 (62 FR 45526,
August 28, 1997, as delayed at 62 FR 60647, November 12, 1997) Class C
airspace is 0901 UTC, June 18, 1998, and the Class D airspace is
effective 0901 UTC, May 20, 1999.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24
FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.
Issued in Washington, DC, on March 20, 1998.
John S. Walker,
Program Director for Air Traffic Airspace Management.
[FR Doc. 98-8145 Filed 3-27-98; 8:45 am]
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