# Proposed Amendment to Class E2 Airspace; Oak Harbor, WA

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## Record

- **Collection:** Federal Register
- **Document type:** Uncategorized Document
- **Published:** March 21, 1994

## Text

DEPARMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 93-ANM-17]

Proposed Amendment to Class E2 Airspace; Oak Harbor, WA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends the Oak Harbor, Washington, Class E2
airspace. This action is necessary to correct an error in the airspace
description inadvertently committed during the airspace
reclassification process. This action will reduce the size of the Oak
Harbor, Washington, Class E2 airspace. Airspace reclassification, in
effect as of September 16, 1993, has discontinued the use of the term
``control zone,'' replacing it with the designation ``Class E2
airspace.'' The area will be depicted on aeronautical charts for pilot
reference.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, April 28, 1994.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bob Brown, ANM-535, Federal Aviation
Administration, Docket No. 93-ANM-17, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington 98055-4056; telephone number: (206) 227-2535.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

On January 12, 1994, the FAA proposed to amend part 71 of the
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) by amending the Oak
Harbor, WA, Class E2 airspace (59 FR 1684). 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.
Airspace reclassification, in effect as of September 16, 1993, has
discontinued the use of the term ``control zone,'' and airspace areas
designated as a surface area for an airport is now Class E2 airspace.
Class E2 airspace designations for airspace areas designated as a
surface area for an airport are published in Paragraph 6002 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 E2 airspace designation listed in this document will
be published subsequently in the Order.

The Rule

This amendment to part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations
amends the Class E2 airspace at Oak Harbor, WA, to correct an error in
the Class E2 airspace description. During the airspace reclassification
process, the E2 airspace for Oak Harbor Airpark was miscalculated
resulting in the designation of more controlled airspace than
necessary. This action corrects that error. The coordinates for this
airspace docket are based on North American Datum 83.
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 7400.9A, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated June 17, 1993, and effective September 16,
1993, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Areas Designated as a Surface Area
for an Airport

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ANM WA E2 Oak Harbor, WA [Revised]

Oak Harbor Airpark WA
(Lat. 48 deg.15'05'' N, long. 122 deg.40'25'' N)

Within a 2.6 mile radius of Oak Harbor Airpark, WA, excluding
the portion within the Whidbey Island NAS, WA, Class C airspace
area; within 2.2 miles each side of the 091 deg. bearing from the
airport extending from the 2.6 mile radius to 4.4 miles east of the
airport. This Class E 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 March 9, 1994.
Temple H. Johnson, Jr.,
Manager, Air Traffic Division, Northwest Mountain Region.
[FR Doc. 94-6525 Filed 3-18-94; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-M

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