Modification of Class D Airspace; Renton, WA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 94-ANM-17]

Modification of Class D Airspace; Renton, WA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies the Class D airspace area at Renton,

Washington, by amending the area's effective hours to coincide with the

associated control tower's hours of operation. The intended effect of

this action is to clarify when two-way radio communication with the air

traffic control tower is required.

DATES: Effective date: 0901 UTC, August 18, 1994. Comment date:

Comments must be received on or before August 11, 1994.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on the rule in triplicate to: Manger, Air

Traffic Division, Docket No. 94-ANM-17, Federal Aviation

Administration, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington, 98055-4056.

The official docket may be examined in the Office of the Assistant

Chief Counsel for the Northwest Mountain Region, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,

Renton, Washington, 98055-4056; telephone number: (206) 227-2007.

An informal docket may also be examined during normal business

hours at the address listed above.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

James E. Riley, ANM-537, Federal Aviation Administration, Docket No.

94-ANM-17, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington, 98055-4056;

telephone number: (206) 227-2537.

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 delay the effective date of the rule or to 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 (14

CFR part 71) modifies the Class D airspace area at Renton, Washington,

by amending the area's effective hours to coincide with the associated

control tower's hours of operation. Prior to Airspace Reclassification,

an airport traffic area (ATA) and a control zone (CZ) existed at this

airport. However, Airspace Reclassification, effective September 16,

1993, discontinued the use of the term ``airport traffic area'' and

``control zone,'' replacing them with the designation ``Class D

airspace.'' The former CZ was continuous, while the former ATA was

contingent upon the operation of the air traffic control tower. The

consolidation of the ATA and CZ into a single Class D airspace

designation makes it necessary to modify the effective hours of the

Class D airspace to coincide with the control tower's hours of

operation. The intended effect of this action is to clarify when two-

way radio communication with this air traffic control tower is

required.

The coordinates for this airspace docket are based on North

American Datum 83. Class D airspace designations are published in

Paragraph 5000 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 D airspace designation listed in

this document will be published subsequently in the Order. Under the

circumstances presented, the FAA concludes that there is an immediate

need of modify this Class D airspace area in order to promote the safe

and efficient handling of air traffic in this area. 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 5000--General

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ANM WA D Renton, WA [Revised]

Renton Municipal Airport, WA (lat. 47 deg.29'35''N., long.

122 deg.12'56''W.)

Seattle VORTAC (lat. 47 deg.26'07''N., long. 122 deg.18'35''W.)

That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including

2,500 feet MSL within a 4-mile radius of the Renton Municipal

Airport, and within 1.3 miles each side of the Renton Municipal

Airport 175 deg. bearing extending from the airport to 5.9 miles

south of the airport, excluding the airspace within a 4-mile radius

of the Seattle VORTAC and within a 4-mile radius of the Renton

Municipal Airport west of long. 122 deg.13'37''W. This Class D

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 Seattle, Washington on May 12, 1994.

Temple H. Johnson, Jr.,

Manager, Air Traffic Division Northwest Mountain Region.

[FR Doc. 94-13067 Filed 5-31-94; 8:45 am]

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