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[FR Doc No: 94-20666]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 94-ASO-6]

 

Establishment of Class D Airspace: Robins AFB, GA, Amendment of 
Class D Airspace and Establishment of Class E Airspace: Middle Georgia 
Regional Airport, Macon, GA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes a new and separate Class D airspace at 
Robins AFB, Georgia. Robins AFB has a full time air traffic control 
tower. This action amends the Class D airspace at Middle Georgia 
Regional Airport, Macon, Georgia, by removing Robins AFB from the 
Macon, Georgia, Class D description. This action also establishes Class 
E airspace at Middle Georgia Regional Airport, Macon, Georgia, when the 
associated control tower is closed. The intent of this action is to 
clarify when two-way communication with these air traffic control 
towers is required and to provide adequate Class E airspace for 
instrument approach procedures when the Middle Georgia Regional Airport 
control tower is closed.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 U.T.C., October 13, 1994.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Robert L. Shipp, Jr., Airspace Section, System Management Branch, Air 
Traffic Division, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 20636, 
Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 305-5591.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On June 6, 1994, the FAA proposed to amend part 71 of the Federal 
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to establish a new independent 
Class D airspace at Robins AFB, Georgia, (59 FR 29214). Additionally, 
the FAA is amending Class D airspace and establishing Class E airspace 
at the Middle Georgia Regional Airport, Macon, Georgia. Prior to 
Airspace Reclassification, an Airport Traffic Area (ATA) and a control 
zone existed at these airports. However, Airspace Reclassification, 
effective September 16, 1994, discontinued the use of the terms 
``airport traffic area'' and ``control zone,'' replacing them with the 
designation ``Class D airspace''. Robins AFB was incorporated in the 
Class D airspace for Middle Georgia Regional Airport, Macon, Georgia. 
Robins AFB has a full time control tower. However, the Macon Radar 
Approach Control/Tower, which controls aircraft for the Middle Georgia 
Regional Airport, is part time. This action amends the Class D airspace 
at Middle Georgia Regional Airport by removing Robins AFB from the 
Macon, Georgia, Class D airspace and designation. This action also 
establishes Class E surface airspace at the Middle Georgia Regional 
Airport, Macon, Georgia, to provide adequate controlled airspace for 
instrument approach procedures when the Macon Radar Approach Control/
Tower is closed. 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.
    The coordinates for this airspace docket are based on North 
American Datum 83. This amendment is the same as that proposed in the 
notice.
    Designations for Class D and Class E airspace respectively are 
published in Paragraphs 5000, and 6002 of FAA Order 7400.9B dated July 
18, 1994, and effective September 16, 1994. The Class D and Class E 
airspace designations listed in this document will be published 
subsequently in the Order.

The Rule

    This amendment to part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations 
establishes Class D airspace at Robins AFB, Georgia and amends Class D 
airspace at Middle Georgia Regional Airport, Macon, Georgia. This 
amendment also establishes Class E2 surface airspace at Middle Georgia 
Regional Airport, Macon, Georgia, when the associated control tower is 
closed. The Class D and E airspace designation listed in this document 
will be published subsequently in the Order.
    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 7400.9B, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated July 18, 1994, and effective September 16, 
1994, is amended as follows:

Para 5000  Class D Airspace

* * * * *

ASO GA D Robins AFB, Georgia [New]

Robins AFB, Georgia
    (Lat. 32 deg.38'25'' N, long. 83 deg.35'31'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
2,900 feet MSL within a 5.5-mile radius of Robins AFB, excluding the 
portion north of a line connecting the 2 points of intersection 
within a 4.1-mile radius circle centered on the Middle Georgia 
Regional Airport, Macon, Georgia.
* * * * *

ASO GA D MACON, GA [Revised]

Macon, Middle Georgia Regional Airport, GA
    (Lat. 32 deg.41'34'' N, long. 83 deg.38'57'' W)
Robins AFB, GA
    (Lat. 32 deg.38'25'' N, long. 83 deg.35'31'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
2,900 feet MSL within a 4.1-mile radius of Middle Georgia Regional 
Airport, excluding the portion south of a line connecting the 2 
points of intersection within a 5.5-mile radius circle centered on 
the Robins AFB Airport. This Class D airspace area is effective 
during the specific days and times established in advance by a 
Notice to Airmen. The effective date and times will thereafter be 
continuously published in the Airport/Facility Directory.
* * * * *

Para 6002  Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class D 
surface area

* * * * *

ASO GA E2 Macon, GA [New]

Macon, Middle Georgia Regional Airport, GA
    (Lat. 32 deg.41'34'' N, long. 83 deg.38'57'' W)
Robins AFB, GA
    (Lat. 32 deg.38'25'' N, long. 83 deg.35'31'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within 4.1-mile 
radius of Middle Georgia Regional Airport, excluding the portion 
south of a line connecting the 2 points of intersection within a 
5.5-mile radius circle centered on the Robins AFB Airport. The Class 
E airspace area is effective during the specific days and times 
established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective days and 
times will thereafter be continuously published in the Airport/
Facility Directory.
* * * * *
    Issued in College Park, Georgia, on July 28, 1994.
Walter E. Denley,
Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division, Southern Region.
[FR Doc. 94-20666 Filed 8-23-94; 8:45 am]
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