Establishment of Class E Airspace, Various Locations in the FAA Northwest Mountain Region

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 94-ANM-19]

Establishment of Class E Airspace, Various Locations in the FAA

Northwest Mountain Region

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes Class E2 airspace at Idaho Falls,

Idaho; Mountain Home, Idaho; Pocatello, Idaho; Helena, Montana;

Missoula, Montana; Eugene, Oregon; Medford, Oregon; Pendleton, Oregon;

Portland-Hillsboro, Oregon and Salem, Oregon. 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 are closed.

DATES: Effective date: 0901 UTC, October 13, 1994.

Comment date: Comments must be received on or before October 1,

1994.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on the rule in triplicate to: Manager, System

Management Branch, Air Traffic Division, ANM-530, Federal Aviation

Administration, Docket 94-ANM-19, 1601 Lind Ave., S.W., Renton, WA

98055-4056.

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

Chief Counsel for the Northwest Mountain Region, Suite 570, Federal

Aviation Administration, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington,

98055-4056; telephone: (206) 227-2007.

An informal docket may also be examined during normal business

hours at the address listed above.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Ted Melland, Airspace and Procedures Section, System Management Branch,

Air Traffic Division, ANM-530, Federal Aviation Administration, 1601

Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055-4056; Telephone (206) 227-

2536.

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 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 of part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations

establishes Class E2 airspace at Idaho Falls, Idaho; Mountain Home,

Idaho; Pocatello, Idaho; Helena, Montana; Missoula, Montana; Eugene,

Oregon; Medford, Oregon; Pendleton, Oregon; Portland-Hillsboro, Oregon

and Salem, Oregon. 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

these locations when the 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 7400.9B dated

July 18, 1994, and effective September 16, 1994, which is incorporated

by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. 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. 533(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.

Therefore, this regulation--(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 7400.9B, Airspace Designation and

Reporting Points, dated July 18, 1994, and effective September 16,

1994, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6002 Class E airspace areas designated as surface area

for airports

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ANM ID E2 Idaho Falls, ID [New]

Idaho Falls. Fanning Field, ID

(lat. 43 deg.30'59''N, long. 112 deg.04'05''W)

That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 5.4-

mile radius of Fanning Field. This Class E2 airspace 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 ID E2 Mountain Home, ID [New]

Mountain Home AFB, ID

(lat. 43 deg.02'37''N, long. 115 deg.52'21''W)

That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 5.9-

mile radius of the Mountain Home AFB. This Class E2 airspace 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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ANM ID E2 Pocatello, ID [New]

Pocatello Regional Airport, ID

(lat. 42 deg.28'55''N, long. 112 deg.35'42''W)

That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.5-

mile radius of the Pocatello Regional Airport. This Class E2

airspace 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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ANM MT E2 Helena, MT [New]

Helena Regional Airport, MT

(lat. 46 deg.36'25''N, long. 111 deg.58'58''W)

Helena VORTAC

(lat. 46 deg.36'25''N, long. 111 deg.57'12''W)

That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.4-

mile radius of the Helena regional Airport, and within 2.2 miles

each side of the Helena VORTAC 102 deg. radial extending from the

4.4-mile radius to 4 miles east of the VORTAC, and within 0.9 mile

each side of the 4.4-mile radius to 7 miles west of the VORTAC. This

Class E2 airspace 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 MT E2 Missoula, MT [New]

Missoula International Airport, MT

(lat. 46 deg.54'59''N, long. 114 deg.05'26''W)

That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.4-

mile radius of the Missoula International Airport. This Class E2

airspace 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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ANM OR E2 Eugene, OR [New]

Eugene, Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, OR

(lat. 44 deg.07'18''N, long. 123 deg.13'07''W)

That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.6-

mile radius of the Mahlon Sweet Field Airport. This Class E2

airspace 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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ANM OR E2 Medford, OR [New]

Medford-Jackson County Airport, OR

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

That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.1-

mile radius of the Medford-Jackson County Airport. This Class E2

airspace 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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ANM OR E2 Pendleton, OR [New]

Pendleton Municipal Airport, OR

(lat. 45 deg.21'42''N, long. 118 deg.50'29''W)

Pendleton VORTAC

(lat. 45 deg.41'54''N, long. 118 deg.56'19''W)

That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.2-

mile radius of the Pendleton Municipal Airport, and within 1.8 miles

each side of the Pendleton VORTAC 273 deg. radial extending from the

4.2-mile radius to 1.8 miles west of the VORTAC. This Class E2

airspace 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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ANM OR E2 Portland-Hillsboro, OR [New]

Portland-Hillsboro Airport, OR

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

That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.2-

mile radius of the Portland-Hillsboro Airport. This Class E2

airspace 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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ANM OR E2 Salem, OR [New]

Salem, McNary Field, OR

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

That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4-mile

radius of McNary Field. This Class E2 airspace 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 August 15, 1994.

Daniel A. Boyle,

Acting Manager, Air Taffic Division.

[FR Doc. 94-20798 Filed 8-23-94; 8:45 am]

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