Establishment of Class E Airspace Areas

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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