Modification of Class E Airspace, Hayden, CO

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 94-ANM-6]

Modification of Class E Airspace, Hayden, CO

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies the Class E Airspace at Yampa Valley

Airport, Hayden, Colorado. The airspace was described incorrectly,

using a magnetic radial instead of a true radial, and cited the Yampa

Valley Airport instead of the Craig Moffat Airport. Therefore,

controlled airspace as depicted on aeronautical charts does not

currently encompass the instrument approach procedure at the Craig

Moffat Airport. Airspace reclassification, in effect as of September

16, 1993, has discontinued use of the term ``transition area''

replacing it with the designation ``Class E airspace.''

DATES: Effective date: March 2, 1994.

Comment date: Comments must be received before March 31, 1994.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on the rule to: Manager, Airspace & Procedures

Branch, ANM-530, FAA Docket 94-ANM-6, Federal Aviation Administration,

1601 Lind Ave., SW., Renton, WA 98055-4056.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Ted Melland, ANM-536, FAA Docket No. 94-ANM-6, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,

Renton, Washington 98055-4056, Telephone: (206) 227-2536.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Request for Comments on the Rule

Although this action is in the form of a final rule, and was not

preceded by notice and public procedure, comments are invited on the

rule. The FAA will use the comments submitted, together with other

available information to review the regulation. If the FAA finds that

further changes are appropriate, it will initiate rulemaking

proceedings 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.

History

The Hayden, Colorado, Class E airspace was designated to contain an

instrument approach procedure in controlled airspace from 700 feet or

more above the surface of the earth at Craig Moffat Airport. It was

incorrectly published under the Yampa Valley Airport title, and the

airspace information incorrectly lists a magnetic radial instead of a

``true'' radial. Accordingly, neither the airspace designation nor the

aeronautical chart depiction reflect the controlled airspace.

Currently, IFR pilots are not afforded controlled airspace in which to

conduct instrument flight rules procedures to the Craig Moffat Airport.

Similarly, VFR pilots do not have correct references for controlled

airspace.

Any matter which adversely affects aeronautical safety requires

immediate corrective action in the interest of flight safety.

Therefore, I find that notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C.

553(b) are impracticable and contrary to public interest, and the FAA

finds good cause, pursuant to 5 U.S.C., 553(d) for making this

amendment effective in less than 30 days to promote the safe and

efficient handling of air traffic in the area.

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

discontinued the use of the term ``transition area,'' and airspace

areas extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface of the

earth is now Class E airspace. The coordinates for this airspace docket

are based on North American Datum 83. Class E airspace designations for

airspace extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface of

the earth are published in Paragraph 6005 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 designation listed in this document will be published

subsequently in the order.

The Rule

This amendment of part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations

amends the Hayden, Colorado, Class E airspace, which was designed to

provide controlled airspace for an instrument approach procedure at

Craig Moffat Airport. 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, in effect as of September 16,

1993, 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 Designation and

Reporting Points, dated June 17, 1993, and effective September 16,

1993, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6005 Class E airspace areas extending upward from 700

feet or more above surface of the earth.

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ANM CO E5 Hayden, CO [Amended]

Hayden, Craig Moffat Airport, CO

(lat. 40 deg.29'43'' N., long. 107 deg.31'18'' W

Hayden VOR/DME

(lat. 40 deg.31'13'' N., long. 107 deg.18'17'' W)

That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface

within 4.3 miles each side of the Hayden VOR/DME 262 deg. radial

extending from the VOR/DME to 15.7 miles southwest of the VOR/DME.

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Issued in Seattle, Washington, February 3, 1994.

Richard E. Prang,

Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division.

[FR Doc. 94-4716 Filed 3-1-94; 8:45 am]

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