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[FR Doc No: 94-12531]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 71
[Airspace Docket No. 94-ASO-9]
Establishment of Class E Airspace Areas
agency: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
action: Final rule; request for comments.
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Summary: This action establishes Class E airspace areas at numerous
locations in South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, Georgia,
Tennessee and Alabama. Presently, these areas are designated as Class D
airspace when the associated control tower is in operation. However,
controlled airspace to the surface is needed when the control towers
located at these areas are closed. The intended effect of this action
is to provide adequate Class E airspace for Instrument Flight Rule
(IFR) operations when these control towers are closed.
dates: Effective date: 0901 u.t.c., June 23, 1994.
Comment date: Comments must be received on or before June 16, 1994.
addresses: Send comments on the rule in triplicate to: Manager, Air
Traffic Division, ASO-500, Docket No. 94-ASO-9, Federal Aviation
Administration, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320.
The official docket may be examined in the Office of the Assistant
Chief Counsel for Southern Region, room 5-530-B, 1701 Columbia Avenue,
College Park, Georgia 30337; telephone (404) 305-5200.
An informal docket may also be examined during normal business
hours at the address listed above.
for further information contact: Wade T. Carpenter, Jr., Airspace
Section, Systems Management Branch, Air Traffic Division, Federal
Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320,
telephone (404) 305-5586.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Request for Comments on the Rule
Although this action is a final rule, and was not preceded by
notice and public procedure, comments are invited on the rule.
This rule will become effective on the date specified in the dates
section. However, after the review of any comments and, if the FAA
finds that further changes are appropriate, it will initiate rulemaking
proceedings to extend the effective date of the regulation or amend the
regulation.
Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the views and
suggestions presented are particularly helpful in evaluating the
effects of the rule, and in determining whether additional rulemaking
is required. Comments are specifically invited on the overall
regulatory, aeronautical, economic, environmental, and energy-related
aspects of the rule which might suggest the need to modify the rule.
The Rule
This amendment to part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations
establishes Class E airspace areas at numerous locations in South
Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and Alabama.
Currently, this airspace is designated as Class D when the associated
control tower is in operation. Nevertheless, controlled airspace to the
surface is needed for IFR operations at Florence, SC, Wilmington, NC,
Winston-Salem, NC, Jacksonville, Craig Field, FL, Tamiami, FL,
Gainesville, FL, Orlando, Executive, FL, Melbourne, FL, St. Petersburg-
Clearwater, FL, Atlanta, Fulton County Airport, GA, Albany, GA,
Augusta, Bush Field, GA, Montgomery, Dannelly Field, AL, and Mobile,
Downtown Airport, AL, when the control towers are closed. The intended
effect of this action is to provide adequate Class E Airspace for IFR
operations at these airports when these control towers are closed.
As noted in the Airspace Reclassification Final Rule, published in
the Federal Register on December 17, 1991, airspace at an airport with
a part-time control tower should be designated as a Class D airspace
area when the control tower is in operation, and as a Class E airspace
area when the control tower is closed (56 FR 65645).
The coordinates for this airspace docket are based on North
American Datum 83. Class E airspace areas designated as surface areas
for airports are published in Paragraph 6002 of FAA Order 7400.9A dated
June 17, 1993, and effective September 16, 1993, which is incorporated
by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 (58 FR 36298; July 6, 1993). The Class E
airspace designations listed in this document will be published
subsequently in the Order. Under the circumstances presented, the FAA
concludes that there is an immediate need to establish these Class E
airspace areas in order to promote the safe and efficient handling of
air traffic in these areas. Therefore, I find that notice and public
procedures under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are impracticable and contrary to the
public interest.
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 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 7400.9A, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated June 17, 1993, and effective September 16,
1993, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 6002--Class E airspace areas designated as a surface area
for an airport
* * * * *
ASO SC E2 Florence, SC [New]
Florence Regional Airport, SC
(lat. 34 deg.11'08'' N, long. 79 deg.43'26'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.2-
mile radius of Florence Regional Airport. this Class E airspace 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 NC E2 Wilmington, NC [New]
Wilmington, New Hanover International Airport, NC
(lat. 34 deg.16'15'' N, long. 77 deg.54'09'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 5-mile
radius of New Hanover International Airport. This Class E airspace
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 NC E2 Winston-Salem, NC [New]
Winston-Salem, Smith Reynolds Airport, NC
(lat. 36 deg.08'01'' N, long. 80 deg.13'19'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.2-
mile radius of Smith Reynolds Airport. This Class E airspace 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 FL E2 Orlando, FL [New]
Orlando, Executive Airport, FL
(lat. 28 deg.32'44'' N, long. 81 deg.19'58'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4-mile
radius of Orlando Executive Airport, FL. This Class E airspace 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 FL E2 Jacksonville, FL [New]
Jacksonville, Craig Municipal Airport, FL.
(lat. 30 deg.20'11'' N, long. 81 deg.30'52'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.2-
mile radius of Craig Municipal airport, excluding the portion
northeast of a line connecting the 2 points of intersection with a
4.2-mile radius circle centered on Mayport NAS, FL. This Class E
airspace area is effective during the specific dates and times
established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The published date and
time will thereafter be continuously published in the Airport/
Facility Directory.
* * * * *
ASO FL E2 Miami, FL [New]
Miami, Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport, FL
(lat. 25 deg.38'52'' N, long. 80 deg.25'58'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 3.5-
mile radius of the Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport, FL; excluding
that airspace within the Miami, FL, Class B airspace area. This
Class E airspace area is effective during the specific dates and
times established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The published
date and time will thereafter be continuously published in the
Airport/Facility Directory.
* * * * *
ASO FL E2 Gainesville, FL [New]
Gainesville, Regional Airport, FL
(lat. 29 deg.41'24'' N, long. 82 deg.16'18'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 3.5-
mile radius of Gainesville Regional Airport. This Class E airspace
area is effective during the specific dates and times established in
advance by a Notice to Airmen. The published date and time will
thereafter be continuously published in the Airport Facility
Directory.
* * * * *
ASO FL E2 St. Petersburg, FL [New]
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport, FL
(lat. 27 deg.54'39'' N, long. 82 deg.41'14'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.2-
mile radius of St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport;
excluding that portion within the Tampa International Airport, FL,
Class B airspace area. This Class E airspace area is effective
during the specific dates and times established in advance by a
Notice to Airmen. The published date and time will thereafter be
continuously published in the Airport/Facility Directory.
* * * * *
ASO FL E2 Melbourne, FL [New]
Melbourne Regional Airport, FL
(lat. 28 deg.06'10'' N, long. 80 deg.38'45'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.3-
mile radius of Melbourne Regional Airport; excluding the portion
north of a line connecting the 2 points of intersection with a 5.3-
mile radius circle centered on Patrick AFB. This Class E airspace
area is effective during the specific dates and times established in
advance by a Notice to Airmen. The published date and time will
thereafter be continuously published in the Airport/Facility
Directory.
* * * * *
ASO GA E2 Atlanta, GA [New]
Atlanta, Fulton County Airport, GA
(lat. 33 deg.46'45'' N, long. 84 deg.41'17'' W)
Dobbins AFB
(lat. 33 deg.54'54'' N, long. 84 deg.31'00'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4-mile
radius of Fulton County Airport; excluding the portion north of a
line connecting the 2 points of intersection with a 5.5-mile radius
centered on Dobbins AFB. 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 GA E2 Albany, GA [New]
Albany, Southwest Georgia Regional Airport, GA
(lat. 31 deg.32'08'' N, long. 84 deg.11'40'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.2-
mile radius of Southwest Georgia Regional Airport. 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 GA E2 Augusta, GA [New]
Augusta, Bush Field, GA
(lat. 33 deg.22'12'' N, long. 81 deg.57'52'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.3-
mile radius of Bush Field Airport. 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 AL E2 Montgomery, AL [New]
Montgomery, Dannelly Field, AL
(lat. 32 deg.18'03'' N, long. 86 deg.23'29'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 5-mile
radius of Dannelly Field Airport; excluding the portion north of a
line connecting the 2 points of intersection with a 5-mile radius
circle centered on Maxwell AFB. 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 AL E2 Mobile, AL [New]
Mobile Downtown, Airport, AL
(lat. 30 deg.37'36'' N, long. 88 deg.04'05'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.3-
mile radius of Mobile Downtown Airport; excluding the portion within
the Bates Field, Mobile, AL, Class C airspace area. 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 College Park, Georgia, on May 16, 1994.
Walter E. Denley,
Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division, Southern Region.
[FR Doc. 94-12531 Filed 5-20-94; 8:45 am]
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