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

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

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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

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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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