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[FR Doc No: 94-20798]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 94-ANM-19]

 

Establishment of Class E Airspace, Various Locations in the FAA 
Northwest Mountain Region

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes Class E2 airspace at Idaho Falls, 
Idaho; Mountain Home, Idaho; Pocatello, Idaho; Helena, Montana; 
Missoula, Montana; Eugene, Oregon; Medford, Oregon; Pendleton, Oregon; 
Portland-Hillsboro, Oregon and Salem, Oregon. Presently, these areas 
are designated as Class D airspace when the associated control tower is 
in operation. However, controlled airspace to the surface is needed 
when the control towers are closed.

DATES: Effective date: 0901 UTC, October 13, 1994.
    Comment date: Comments must be received on or before October 1, 
1994.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on the rule in triplicate to: Manager, System 
Management Branch, Air Traffic Division, ANM-530, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Docket 94-ANM-19, 1601 Lind Ave., S.W., Renton, WA 
98055-4056.
    The official docket may be examined in the Office of the Assistant 
Chief Counsel for the Northwest Mountain Region, Suite 570, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington, 
98055-4056; telephone: (206) 227-2007.
    An informal docket may also be examined during normal business 
hours at the address listed above.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ted Melland, Airspace and Procedures Section, System Management Branch, 
Air Traffic Division, ANM-530, Federal Aviation Administration, 1601 
Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055-4056; Telephone (206) 227-
2536.
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 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.

The Rule

    This amendment of part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations 
establishes Class E2 airspace at Idaho Falls, Idaho; Mountain Home, 
Idaho; Pocatello, Idaho; Helena, Montana; Missoula, Montana; Eugene, 
Oregon; Medford, Oregon; Pendleton, Oregon; Portland-Hillsboro, Oregon 
and Salem, Oregon. Currently, this airspace is designated as Class D 
when the associated control tower is in operation. Nevertheless, 
controlled airspace to the surface is needed for IFR operations at 
these locations when the control towers are closed.
    As noted in the Airspace Reclassification Final Rule, published in 
the Federal Register on December 17, 1991, airspace at an airport with 
a part-time control tower should be designated as a Class D airspace 
area when the control tower is in operation, and as a Class E airspace 
area when the control tower is closed (56 FR 65645).
    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 7400.9B dated 
July 18, 1994, and effective September 16, 1994, which is incorporated 
by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. 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. 533(b) are 
impracticable and contrary to the public interest.
    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, 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 7400.9B, Airspace Designation and 
Reporting Points, dated July 18, 1994, and effective September 16, 
1994, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6002  Class E airspace areas designated as surface area 
for airports
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ANM ID E2 Idaho Falls, ID [New]

Idaho Falls. Fanning Field, ID
    (lat. 43 deg.30'59''N, long. 112 deg.04'05''W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 5.4-
mile radius of Fanning Field. This Class E2 airspace 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 ID E2 Mountain Home, ID [New]

Mountain Home AFB, ID
    (lat. 43 deg.02'37''N, long. 115 deg.52'21''W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 5.9-
mile radius of the Mountain Home AFB. This Class E2 airspace 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 ID E2 Pocatello, ID [New]

Pocatello Regional Airport, ID
    (lat. 42 deg.28'55''N, long. 112 deg.35'42''W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.5-
mile radius of the Pocatello Regional Airport. This Class E2 
airspace 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 MT E2 Helena, MT [New]

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 within a 4.4-
mile radius of the Helena regional Airport, and within 2.2 miles 
each side of the Helena VORTAC 102 deg. radial extending from the 
4.4-mile radius to 4 miles east of the VORTAC, and within 0.9 mile 
each side of the 4.4-mile radius to 7 miles west of the VORTAC. This 
Class E2 airspace 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 MT E2 Missoula, MT [New]

Missoula International Airport, MT
    (lat. 46 deg.54'59''N, long. 114 deg.05'26''W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.4-
mile radius of the Missoula International Airport. This Class E2 
airspace 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 E2 Eugene, OR [New]

Eugene, Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, OR
    (lat. 44 deg.07'18''N, long. 123 deg.13'07''W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.6-
mile radius of the Mahlon Sweet Field Airport. This Class E2 
airspace 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 E2 Medford, OR [New]

Medford-Jackson County Airport, OR
    (lat. 42 deg.22'20''N, long. 122 deg.52'21''W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.1-
mile radius of the Medford-Jackson County Airport. This Class E2 
airspace 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 E2 Pendleton, OR [New]

Pendleton Municipal Airport, OR
    (lat. 45 deg.21'42''N, long. 118 deg.50'29''W)

Pendleton VORTAC
    (lat. 45 deg.41'54''N, long. 118 deg.56'19''W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.2-
mile radius of the Pendleton Municipal Airport, and within 1.8 miles 
each side of the Pendleton VORTAC 273 deg. radial extending from the 
4.2-mile radius to 1.8 miles west of the VORTAC. This Class E2 
airspace 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 E2 Portland-Hillsboro, OR [New]

Portland-Hillsboro Airport, OR
    (lat. 45 deg.32'25''N, long. 122 deg.56'59''W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.2-
mile radius of the Portland-Hillsboro Airport. This Class E2 
airspace 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 E2 Salem, OR [New]

Salem, McNary Field, OR
    (lat. 44 deg.54'34''N, long. 123 deg.00'09''W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4-mile 
radius of McNary Field. This Class E2 airspace 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 August 15, 1994.
Daniel A. Boyle,
Acting Manager, Air Taffic Division.
[FR Doc. 94-20798 Filed 8-23-94; 8:45 am]
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