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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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