Amendments to Class D Airspace; Medford, Portland-Hillsboro, and Salem, OR

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 94-ANM-24]

Amendments to Class D Airspace; Medford, Portland-Hillsboro, and

Salem, OR

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends Class D airspace at the Medford, Portland-

Hillsboro, and Salem Airports, Oregon. It will add information

regarding hours of operation to the airspace description. Airspace

reclassification, in effect as of September 16, 1993, has discontinued

use of the term ``control zone,'' replacing it with the description

``Class D'' airspace. The Class D airspace is depicted on aeronautical

charts for pilot reference.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901UTC, October 13, 1994.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ted Melland, System Management Branch,

ANM-530, Federal Aviation Administration, Docket No. 94-ANM-24, 1601

Lind Avenue S.W., Renton, Washington 98055-4056, Telephone: (206) 227-

2536.

History

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

On May 10, 1994, the FAA proposed to amend part 71 of the Federal

Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to establish Class D airspace for

the Medford, Portland-Hillsboro, and Salem Airports, Oregon, (59 FR

24037). Interested parties were invited to participate in the

rulemaking process by submitting such written data, views, or arguments

as they desired. No comments were received.

Airspace reclassification, in effect as of September 16, 1993, has

discontinued use of the term ``control zone,'' replacing it with the

designation ``Class D airspace.'' Class D airspace designations for

airspace areas extending upward from the surface of the earth 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

designations listed in this document will be published subsequently in

the Order. The coordinates in this final rule are in North American

Datum 83.

The Rule

This amendment to part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations

amends Class D airspace at Medford, Portland-Hillsboro, and Salem,

Oregon. It will provide information regarding hours of operation in

these airspace descriptions. 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

regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since

this is 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 7400.9A, 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 OR D Medford, OR [Revised]

Medford-Jackson Airport, OR

(lat. 42 deg.22'20'' N, long. 122 deg.52'21'' W)

That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including

3,800 feet MSL within a 4.1-mile radius of the Medford-Jackson

Airport. 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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ANM OR D Portland-Hillsboro, OR [Revised]

Portland-Hillsboro Airport, OR

(lat. 45 deg.32'25'' N, long. 122 deg.56'59'' W)

That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including

2,700 feet MSL within a 4.2-mile radius of the Portland-Hillsboro

Airport. This Class D airspace area is effective during the specific

dates and times established in advance by Notice to Airmen. The

effective date and time will thereafter be continuously published in

the Airport/Facility Directory.

* * * * *

ANM OR D Salem, OR [Revised]

Salem, McNary Field, OR

(lat. 44 deg.54'34'' N, long, 123 deg.00'09'' W)

That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including

2,700 feet MSL within a 4-mile radius of McNary Field. This Class D

airspace area is effective during the specific dates and times

established in advance by 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 July 22,1994.

Charles Davis,

Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division Northwest Mountain Region.

[FR Doc. 94-20306 Filed 8-17-94; 8:45 am]

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