[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 84 (Thursday, May 1, 1997)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 23643-23644]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-11375]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Airspace Docket No. 96-ASW-34]
Revision of Class D Airspace; Dallas Addison Airport, TX
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Direct final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: This action revises the Class D airspace at Addison Airport,
Dallas, TX. As a result of the Class B airspace changes for Dallas-Fort
Worth International Airport, the Class D airspace at Addison Airport is
no longer sufficient to contain departing aircraft within controlled
airspace. This action is intended to expand the Class D airspace to
provide adequate airspace to contain aircraft operating under
Instrument flight Rules (IFR) at Addison Airport, Dallas, TX.
DATES: Effective: 0901 UTC, September 11, 1997, Comment Date: Comments
must be received on or before June 16, 1997.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on the rule in triplicate to Manager, Airspace
Branch, Air Traffic Division, Federal Aviation Administration Southwest
Region, Docket No. 96-ASW-34, Fort Worth, TX 76193-0530.
The official docket may be examined in the Office of the Assistant
Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, Southwest Region, 2601
Meacham Boulevard, Room 663, Fort Worth, TX, between 9:00 AM and 3:00
PM, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. An information
docket may also be examined during normal business hours at the
Airspace Branch, Air Traffic Division, Federal Aviation Administration,
Southwest Region, Room 414, Fort Worth, TX.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Donald J. Day, Airspace Branch, Air
Traffic Division, Southwest Region, Federal Aviation Administration,
Fort Worth, TX 76193--0530, telephone 817-222-5593.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This amendment to part 71 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) revises the Class D airspace,
providing controlled airspace for airport operations at Addison
Airport, Dallas, TX. As a result of the Class B airspace changes for
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, the Class D airspace at
Addison Airport is no longer sufficient to contain arriving and
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departing aircraft within controlled airspace. This action is intended
to expand the Class D airspace to provide adequate airspace to contain
aircraft operating under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) at Addison
Airport, Dallas, TX. This revision will avoid confusion on the part of
the pilots flying near the airport, and promote the safe and efficient
handling of air traffic in the area. This action will revise the Class
D airspace at Addison Airport, Dallas, TX.
Class D airspace designations are published in Paragraph 5000 of
FAA Order 7400.9D, dated September 4, 1996, and effective September 16,
1996, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR Sec. 71.1. The Class
D airspace designation listed in this document will be published
subsequently in the order.
The Direct Final Rule Procedure
The FAA anticipates that this regulation will not result in adverse
or negative comment and therefore is issuing it as a direct final rule.
A substantial number of previous opportunities provided to the public
to comment on substantially identical actions have resulted in
negligible adverse comments or objections.
Unless a written adverse or negative comment, or a written notice
of intent to submit an adverse or negative comment is received within
the comment period, the regulation will become effective on the date
specified above. After the close of the comment period, the FAA will
publish a document in the Federal Register indicating that no adverse
or negative comments were received and confirming the date on which the
final rule will become effective. If the FAA does receive, within the
comment period, an adverse or negative comment, or written notice of
intent to submit such a comment, a document withdrawing the direct
final rule will be published in the Federal Register, and a notice of
proposed rulemaking may be published with a new comment period.
Comments Invited
Although this section is in the form of a final rule and was not
preceded by a notice of proposed rulemaking, comments are invited on
this rule. Interested persons are invited to comment on this rule by
submitting such written data, views, or arguments as they may desire.
Communications should identify the Rules Docket number and be submitted
in triplicate to the address specified under the caption ADDRESSES. All
communications received on or before the closing date for comments will
be considered, and this rule may be amended or withdrawn in light of
the comments received. Factual information that supports the
commenter's ideas and suggestions is extremely helpful in evaluating
the effectiveness of this action and determining whether additional
rulemaking action is needed. Comments are specifically invited on the
overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the
rule that might suggest a need to modify the rule. All comments
submitted will be available, both before and after the closing date for
comments, in the Rules Docket for examination by interested persons. A
report that summarizes each FAA-public contact concerned with the
substance of this action will be filed in the Rules Docket. Commenters
wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments submitted in
response to this rule must submit a self-addressed, stamped postcard on
which the following statement is made: ``Comments to Docket No. 96-ASW-
34.'' The postcard will be date stamped and returned to the commenter.
Agency Findings
The regulations adopted herein will not have substantial direct
effects on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government. Therefore, in
accordance with Executive Order 12612, it is determined that this final
rule does not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant the
preparation of a Federalism Assessment.
Further, the FAA has determined that this regulation is
noncontroversial and unlikely to result in adverse or negative comments
and only involves an established body of technical regulations that
require frequent and routine amendments to keep them operationally
current. Therefore, I certify that 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) if promulgated, will not have
a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial
number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act. Since this rule involves routine matters that will
only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it does not
warrant preparation of a Regulatory Flexibility Analysis because the
anticipated impact is so minimal.
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. app. 40103, 40113, 40120; 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 7400.9D, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated September 4, 1996, and effective September 16,
1996, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 5000 Class D airspace areas designated for an airport.
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ASW TX D Dallas Addison Airport, TX [Revised]
Dallas, Addison Airport, TX
(Lat. 32 deg.58'07''., long. 96 deg.50'11'')
That airspace extending upward from the surface to but not
including 3,000 feet MSL within a 4.4-mile radius of Addison Airport
excluding that portion within the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, Class B
airspace area. This Class D airspace area shall be 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 Fort Worth, TX, on April 22, 1997.
Albert L. Viselli,
Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division, Southwest Region.
[FR Doc. 97-11375 Filed 4-30-97; 8:45 am]
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