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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 94-ANM-24]

 

Amendments to Class D Airspace; Medford, Portland-Hillsboro, and 
Salem, OR

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends Class D airspace at the Medford, Portland-
Hillsboro, and Salem Airports, Oregon. It will add information 
regarding hours of operation to the airspace description. Airspace 
reclassification, in effect as of September 16, 1993, has discontinued 
use of the term ``control zone,'' replacing it with the description 
``Class D'' airspace. The Class D airspace is depicted on aeronautical 
charts for pilot reference.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901UTC, October 13, 1994.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ted Melland, System Management Branch, 
ANM-530, Federal Aviation Administration, Docket No. 94-ANM-24, 1601 
Lind Avenue S.W., Renton, Washington 98055-4056, Telephone: (206) 227-
2536.

History

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

    On May 10, 1994, the FAA proposed to amend part 71 of the Federal 
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to establish Class D airspace for 
the Medford, Portland-Hillsboro, and Salem Airports, Oregon, (59 FR 
24037). Interested parties were invited to participate in the 
rulemaking process by submitting such written data, views, or arguments 
as they desired. No comments were received.
    Airspace reclassification, in effect as of September 16, 1993, has 
discontinued use of the term ``control zone,'' replacing it with the 
designation ``Class D airspace.'' Class D airspace designations for 
airspace areas extending upward from the surface of the earth are 
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 
designations listed in this document will be published subsequently in 
the Order. The coordinates in this final rule are in North American 
Datum 83.

The Rule

    This amendment to part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations 
amends Class D airspace at Medford, Portland-Hillsboro, and Salem, 
Oregon. It will provide information regarding hours of operation in 
these airspace descriptions. 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 
regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since 
this is 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 5000 General

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ANM OR D Medford, OR [Revised]
Medford-Jackson Airport, OR
    (lat. 42 deg.22'20'' N, long. 122 deg.52'21'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
3,800 feet MSL within a 4.1-mile radius of the Medford-Jackson 
Airport. 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.
* * * * *
ANM OR D Portland-Hillsboro, OR [Revised]
Portland-Hillsboro Airport, OR
    (lat. 45 deg.32'25'' N, long. 122 deg.56'59'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
2,700 feet MSL within a 4.2-mile radius of the Portland-Hillsboro 
Airport. This Class D airspace area is effective during the specific 
dates and times established in advance by Notice to Airmen. The 
effective date and time will thereafter be continuously published in 
the Airport/Facility Directory.
* * * * *
ANM OR D Salem, OR [Revised]
Salem, McNary Field, OR
    (lat. 44 deg.54'34'' N, long, 123 deg.00'09'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
2,700 feet MSL within a 4-mile radius of McNary Field. This Class D 
airspace area is effective during the specific dates and times 
established in advance by 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 July 22,1994.
Charles Davis,
Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division Northwest Mountain Region.
[FR Doc. 94-20306 Filed 8-17-94; 8:45 am]
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