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[FR Doc No: 94-22089]
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[Federal Register: September 8, 1994]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 71
[Airspace Docket No. 94-AAL-9]
Revocation of Class D Airspace and Establishment of Class E
Airspace; Shemya, AK
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action revokes the Class D airspace and establishes Class
E airspace at Shemya, Alaska. The Eareckson Air Force Station (AFS) air
traffic control tower (ATCT), operated by the United Air Force (USAF),
was permanently closed the first week of August 1994. The standard
instrument approach procedures (SIAP's) based on the Very High
Frequency Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air Navigational Aid (VORTAC),
Microwave Landing System (MLS) and Instrument Landing System (ILS) will
remain. Controlled airspace to the surface is needed to provide
adequate Class E airspace for instrument approach procedures at
Eareckson Airport.
EFFECTIVE DATE: September 8, 1994.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Robert C. Durand, System Management Branch, AAL-531, Federal Aviation
Administration, 222 West 7th Avenue #14, Anchorage, AK 99513-7587;
telephone number: (907) 271-5898.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The Rule
This amendment to part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations
revokes the Class D airspace and establishes Class E airspace at
Shemya, AK, to provide adequate controlled airspace to the surface for
operators executing the established SIAP's.
The United States Air Force advised the Federal Aviation
Administration of their decision to close the Eareckson ATCT in June
1994. The U.S. Air Force no longer required the airport traffic control
tower (ATCT), ground control approach (GCA), or the airport
surveillance radar (ASR) after August 1, 1994. The VORTAC, MLS, and ILS
remain, providing instrument flight rules (IFR) approach and departure
procedures to the Eareckson Airport. The U.S. Air Force has informed
the FAA that they intend to maintain a 24 hours basic weather watch.
This action is a minor technical amendment. Since there is no longer an
Eareckson ATCT, the Class D airspace to the surface at Shemya must be
removed. Class E surface area airspace must be established to provide
airspace for IFR operators executing established SIAP, is to avoid
confusion on the part of the pilots flying in the vicinity of the
Eareckson Airport, and to promote safe and efficient handling of air
traffic in the area. Therefore, I find that notice and public procedure
under 5 U.S.C. 553(b), are impracticable and good cause, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 553(d), exists for making this amendment effective in less than
thirty days.
The coordinates for this airspace docket are based on North
American Datum 83. Class D and Class E airspace designations are
published in paragraph 5000 and 6002, respectively, of FAA Order
7400.9B dated July 18, 1994, and effective September 16, 1994, which is
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class D airspace area
listed in this document will be removed subsequently from the Order and
the Class E airspace area listed in this document will be added to 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 minimal. Since this is a routine matter 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 7400.9B, Airspace Regulations and
Reporting Points, dated July 18, 1994, and effective September 16,
1994, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 5000 General
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AAL AK D Shemya, AK [Removed]
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Paragraph 6002 Class E airspace areas designated as a surface area
for an airport
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AAL AK E2 Shemya, AK [New]
Eareckson AFS Airport, AK
(Lat. 52 deg.42'44'' N., long. 174 deg.06'49'' E.)
Shemya VORTAC
(Lat. 52 deg.43'06'' N., long, 174 deg.02'55'' E.)
Within a 4.4-mile radius of the Eareckson AFS Airport, within
1.6 miles each side of the 104 deg. radial from the Shemya VORTAC
extending from the 4.4-mile radius to 4.5 miles east of the airport
and within 2.3 miles north and 1.3 miles south of the Shemya VORTAC
275 deg. radial extending from the 4.4-mile radius to 5.2 miles west
of the 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 Airport/Facility Director.
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Issued in Anchorage, AK, on August 23, 1994.
Gene Cowgill,
Manager, Air Traffic Division, Alaskan Region.
[FR Doc. 94-22089 Filed 9-7-94; 8:45 am]
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