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[FR Doc No: 94-20666]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 71
[Airspace Docket No. 94-ASO-6]
Establishment of Class D Airspace: Robins AFB, GA, Amendment of
Class D Airspace and Establishment of Class E Airspace: Middle Georgia
Regional Airport, Macon, GA
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action establishes a new and separate Class D airspace at
Robins AFB, Georgia. Robins AFB has a full time air traffic control
tower. This action amends the Class D airspace at Middle Georgia
Regional Airport, Macon, Georgia, by removing Robins AFB from the
Macon, Georgia, Class D description. This action also establishes Class
E airspace at Middle Georgia Regional Airport, Macon, Georgia, when the
associated control tower is closed. The intent of this action is to
clarify when two-way communication with these air traffic control
towers is required and to provide adequate Class E airspace for
instrument approach procedures when the Middle Georgia Regional Airport
control tower is closed.
EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 U.T.C., October 13, 1994.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Robert L. Shipp, Jr., Airspace Section, System Management Branch, Air
Traffic Division, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 20636,
Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 305-5591.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
On June 6, 1994, the FAA proposed to amend part 71 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to establish a new independent
Class D airspace at Robins AFB, Georgia, (59 FR 29214). Additionally,
the FAA is amending Class D airspace and establishing Class E airspace
at the Middle Georgia Regional Airport, Macon, Georgia. Prior to
Airspace Reclassification, an Airport Traffic Area (ATA) and a control
zone existed at these airports. However, Airspace Reclassification,
effective September 16, 1994, discontinued the use of the terms
``airport traffic area'' and ``control zone,'' replacing them with the
designation ``Class D airspace''. Robins AFB was incorporated in the
Class D airspace for Middle Georgia Regional Airport, Macon, Georgia.
Robins AFB has a full time control tower. However, the Macon Radar
Approach Control/Tower, which controls aircraft for the Middle Georgia
Regional Airport, is part time. This action amends the Class D airspace
at Middle Georgia Regional Airport by removing Robins AFB from the
Macon, Georgia, Class D airspace and designation. This action also
establishes Class E surface airspace at the Middle Georgia Regional
Airport, Macon, Georgia, to provide adequate controlled airspace for
instrument approach procedures when the Macon Radar Approach Control/
Tower is closed. Interested parties were invited to participate in this
rulemaking proceeding by submitting written comments on the proposal to
the FAA. No comments objecting to the proposal were received.
The coordinates for this airspace docket are based on North
American Datum 83. This amendment is the same as that proposed in the
notice.
Designations for Class D and Class E airspace respectively are
published in Paragraphs 5000, and 6002 of FAA Order 7400.9B dated July
18, 1994, and effective September 16, 1994. The Class D and Class E
airspace designations listed in this document will be published
subsequently in the Order.
The Rule
This amendment to part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations
establishes Class D airspace at Robins AFB, Georgia and amends Class D
airspace at Middle Georgia Regional Airport, Macon, Georgia. This
amendment also establishes Class E2 surface airspace at Middle Georgia
Regional Airport, Macon, Georgia, when the associated control tower is
closed. The Class D and E airspace designation listed in this document
will be published subsequently in the Order.
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. 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 7400.9B, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated July 18, 1994, and effective September 16,
1994, is amended as follows:
Para 5000 Class D Airspace
* * * * *
ASO GA D Robins AFB, Georgia [New]
Robins AFB, Georgia
(Lat. 32 deg.38'25'' N, long. 83 deg.35'31'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
2,900 feet MSL within a 5.5-mile radius of Robins AFB, excluding the
portion north of a line connecting the 2 points of intersection
within a 4.1-mile radius circle centered on the Middle Georgia
Regional Airport, Macon, Georgia.
* * * * *
ASO GA D MACON, GA [Revised]
Macon, Middle Georgia Regional Airport, GA
(Lat. 32 deg.41'34'' N, long. 83 deg.38'57'' W)
Robins AFB, GA
(Lat. 32 deg.38'25'' N, long. 83 deg.35'31'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
2,900 feet MSL within a 4.1-mile radius of Middle Georgia Regional
Airport, excluding the portion south of a line connecting the 2
points of intersection within a 5.5-mile radius circle centered on
the Robins AFB Airport. This Class D airspace area is effective
during the specific days and times established in advance by a
Notice to Airmen. The effective date and times will thereafter be
continuously published in the Airport/Facility Directory.
* * * * *
Para 6002 Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class D
surface area
* * * * *
ASO GA E2 Macon, GA [New]
Macon, Middle Georgia Regional Airport, GA
(Lat. 32 deg.41'34'' N, long. 83 deg.38'57'' W)
Robins AFB, GA
(Lat. 32 deg.38'25'' N, long. 83 deg.35'31'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within 4.1-mile
radius of Middle Georgia Regional Airport, excluding the portion
south of a line connecting the 2 points of intersection within a
5.5-mile radius circle centered on the Robins AFB Airport. The Class
E airspace area is effective during the specific days and times
established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective days and
times will thereafter be continuously published in the Airport/
Facility Directory.
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Issued in College Park, Georgia, on July 28, 1994.
Walter E. Denley,
Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division, Southern Region.
[FR Doc. 94-20666 Filed 8-23-94; 8:45 am]
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