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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 94-ASW-07]

 

Establishment of Class E Airspace Areas

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes Class E airspace areas at Baton Rouge, 
LA; Lafayette, LA; Amarillo, TX; and Midland, TX. Presently, these 
areas are designated as Class C airspace when the associated control 
tower is in operation. However, controlled airspace to the surface is 
needed when the control towers located at these areas are closed. The 
intended effect of this action is to provide adequate Class E airspace 
for instrument flight rule (IFR) operations when these control towers 
are closed.

DATES: Effective Date: 0901 u.t.c., June 23, 1994.
    Comment Date: Comments must be received on or before June 16, 1994.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on the rule in triplicate to Manager, System 
Management Branch, Air Traffic Division, Southwest Region, Docket No. 
94-ASW-07, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Fort Worth, TX 76193-0530.
    The official docket may be examined in the Office of the Assistant 
Chief Counsel, Southwest Region, Federal Aviation Administration, 2601 
Meacham Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX, between 9 AM and 3 PM, Monday 
through Friday, except Federal holidays. An informal docket may also be 
examined during normal business hours at the System Management Branch, 
Air Traffic Division, Southwest Region, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 2601 Meacham Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Alvin DeVane, System Management Branch, Department of Transportation, 
Federal Aviation Administration, Fort Worth, TX 76193-0530; telephone: 
(817) 222-5595.

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 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 that might suggest the need to modify the rule.

The Rule

    This amendment to part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations 
establishes Class E airspace areas at Baton Rouge, LA; Lafayette, LA; 
Armarillo, TX; and Midland, TX. Currently, this airspace is designated 
as Class C when the associated control tower is in operation. 
Nevertheless, controlled airspace to the surface is needed for IFR 
operations at Baton Rouge, LA; Lafayette, LA; Amarillo, TX; and 
Midland, TX, when the control towers are closed. The intended effect of 
this action is to provide adequate Class E airspace for IFR operations 
at these airports when these control towers are closed.
    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 7400.9A 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 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. 553(b) are impracticable and contrary to the 
public interest.
    The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an 
established body of technical regulations that need frequent and 
routine amendments 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 for 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 7400.9A, 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
* * * * *

ASW LA E2  Baton Rouge Metro, Ryan Field, LA [New]

Baton Rouge Metro, Ryan Field, LA
    (lat. 30 deg.32'00'' N., long. 91 deg.08'58'' W.)

    Within a 5-mile radius of the Baton Rouge Metro, Ryan Field. 
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.
* * * * *

ASW LA E2  Lafayette Regional Airport, LA [New]

Lafayette Regional Airport, LA
    (lat. 30 deg.12'19'' N., long. 91 deg.59'15'' W.)

    Within a 5-mile radius of the Lafayette Regional 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.
* * * * *

ASW TX E2  Amarillo, TX [New]

Amarillo International Airport, TX
    (lat. 35 deg.13'10'' N., long. 101 deg.42'22'' W.)

    Within a 5-miles radius of Amarillo International 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.
* * * * *

ASW TX E2  Midland International Airport, TX [New]

Midland International Airport, TX
    (lat. 31 deg.56'33'' N., long. 102 deg.12'07'' W.)

    Within a 5-miles radius of Midland International 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.
* * * * *
    Issued in Forth Worth, TX, on May 4, 1994.
James A. Caudle,
Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division, Southwest Region.
[FR Doc. 94-11404 Filed 5-10-94; 8:45 am]
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