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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Pocket No. 94-ANM-13]

 

Amendment of Class D Airspace; Helena, MT

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends the Helena, Montana, Class D airspace from 
full-time to part-time. It will correct that part of the airspace 
description which was inadvertently omitted during the airspace 
reclassification process. Airspace reclassification, in effect as of 
September 16, 1993, has discontinued the use of the terms ``airport 
traffic area'' and ``control zones'' with operating control towers, 
replacing them with the designation ``Class D airspace.'' This 
amendment brings publications up-to-date giving continuous information 
to the aviation public.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 U.T.C., August 18, 1994.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
James Riley, ANM-537, Federal Aviation Administration, Docket No. 94-
ANM-13, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington, 98055-4056; telephone 
number: (206) 227-2537.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On April 4, 1994, the FAA proposed to amend part 71 of Federal 
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) by amending the Helena, Montana, 
airspace designation (59 FR 15666). Interested parties were invite to 
participate in the rulemaking proceeding by submitting written comments 
on the proposal. No comments were received.
    During the airspace reclassification process (57 FR 38962; August 
27, 1992) the language designating the Class D airspace as part time 
was inadvertently omitted. This action corrects that omission. Airspace 
reclassification, in effect as of September 16, 1993, has discontinued 
use of the terms ``airport traffic area'' and ``control zone'' with 
operating control towers, and replaced them with the designation 
``Class D airspace.'' The coordinates for this airspace docket are 
based on North American Datum 83. Class D airspace is published in 
Paragraph 5000 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 D airspace designation listed in 
this document will be published subsequently in the Order.

The Rule

    This amendment to part 71 of Federal Aviation Regulations amends 
Class D airspace at Helena, Montana. 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, 14 CFR part 71 is amended 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 5000  General

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ANM MT D  Helena, MT [Revised]

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 to and including 
6,400 feet MSL within a 4.4-mile radius of the Helena Regional 
Airport and within 2.2 miles each side of the Helena VORTAC 102 
degree radial extending from the 4.4-mile radius to 4 miles east of 
the VORTAC, and within .9 mile each side of the 282 degree bearing 
from the airport, from the 4.4-mile radius to 7 miles west of the 
VORTAC. This Class D 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 May 10, 1994.
Katherine G. Paul,
Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division, Northwest Mountain Region.
[FR Doc. 94-13061 Filed 5-26-94; 8:45 am]
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