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[FR Doc No: 94-22089]


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[Federal Register: September 8, 1994]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 94-AAL-9]

 

Revocation of Class D Airspace and Establishment of Class E 
Airspace; Shemya, AK

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action revokes the Class D airspace and establishes Class 
E airspace at Shemya, Alaska. The Eareckson Air Force Station (AFS) air 
traffic control tower (ATCT), operated by the United Air Force (USAF), 
was permanently closed the first week of August 1994. The standard 
instrument approach procedures (SIAP's) based on the Very High 
Frequency Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air Navigational Aid (VORTAC), 
Microwave Landing System (MLS) and Instrument Landing System (ILS) will 
remain. Controlled airspace to the surface is needed to provide 
adequate Class E airspace for instrument approach procedures at 
Eareckson Airport.

EFFECTIVE DATE: September 8, 1994.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Robert C. Durand, System Management Branch, AAL-531, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 222 West 7th Avenue #14, Anchorage, AK 99513-7587; 
telephone number: (907) 271-5898.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The Rule

    This amendment to part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations 
revokes the Class D airspace and establishes Class E airspace at 
Shemya, AK, to provide adequate controlled airspace to the surface for 
operators executing the established SIAP's.
    The United States Air Force advised the Federal Aviation 
Administration of their decision to close the Eareckson ATCT in June 
1994. The U.S. Air Force no longer required the airport traffic control 
tower (ATCT), ground control approach (GCA), or the airport 
surveillance radar (ASR) after August 1, 1994. The VORTAC, MLS, and ILS 
remain, providing instrument flight rules (IFR) approach and departure 
procedures to the Eareckson Airport. The U.S. Air Force has informed 
the FAA that they intend to maintain a 24 hours basic weather watch. 
This action is a minor technical amendment. Since there is no longer an 
Eareckson ATCT, the Class D airspace to the surface at Shemya must be 
removed. Class E surface area airspace must be established to provide 
airspace for IFR operators executing established SIAP, is to avoid 
confusion on the part of the pilots flying in the vicinity of the 
Eareckson Airport, and to promote safe and efficient handling of air 
traffic in the area. Therefore, I find that notice and public procedure 
under 5 U.S.C. 553(b), are impracticable and good cause, pursuant to 5 
U.S.C. 553(d), exists for making this amendment effective in less than 
thirty days.
    The coordinates for this airspace docket are based on North 
American Datum 83. Class D and Class E airspace designations are 
published in paragraph 5000 and 6002, respectively, 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 D airspace area 
listed in this document will be removed subsequently from the Order and 
the Class E airspace area listed in this document will be added to 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 minimal. Since this is a routine matter 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 Regulations and 
Reporting Points, dated July 18, 1994, and effective September 16, 
1994, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 5000  General

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AAL AK D Shemya, AK [Removed]

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Paragraph 6002  Class E airspace areas designated as a surface area 
for an airport

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AAL AK E2 Shemya, AK [New]

Eareckson AFS Airport, AK
    (Lat. 52 deg.42'44'' N., long. 174 deg.06'49'' E.)
Shemya VORTAC
    (Lat. 52 deg.43'06'' N., long, 174 deg.02'55'' E.)

    Within a 4.4-mile radius of the Eareckson AFS Airport, within 
1.6 miles each side of the 104 deg. radial from the Shemya VORTAC 
extending from the 4.4-mile radius to 4.5 miles east of the airport 
and within 2.3 miles north and 1.3 miles south of the Shemya VORTAC 
275 deg. radial extending from the 4.4-mile radius to 5.2 miles west 
of the 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 Airport/Facility Director.
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    Issued in Anchorage, AK, on August 23, 1994.
Gene Cowgill,
Manager, Air Traffic Division, Alaskan Region.
[FR Doc. 94-22089 Filed 9-7-94; 8:45 am]
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