[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 216 (Wednesday, November 9, 1994)]
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[FR Doc No: 94-27776]
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[Federal Register: November 9, 1994]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Airspace Docket No. 94-AEA-13]
Modification of Class D Airspace Areas; North Philadelphia, PA
and Willow Grove, PA
agency: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
action: Final rule; request for comments.
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summary: This action modifies the Class D airspace areas at North
Philadelphia, PA, and Willow Grove, PA, by amending these area's
effective hours to coincide with the associated control tower hours of
operation. This action also reduces the Class D airspace at Willow
Grove, PA, due to the closure of the Warminster NAWC, PA, Air Traffic
Control Tower. External dimensions of these Class D airspace areas are
being reduced and minor changes to the internal boundary between the
North Philadelphia, PA, and Willow Grove, PA, Class D airspace areas
are being made. The intended effect of this action is to clarify when
two way radio communication with these air traffic control towers is
required.
dates: Effective date. 0901 U.T.C. December 8, 1994.
Comment date. Comments must be received on or before December 1,
1994.
addresses: Send comments on the rule in triplicate to: Manager, Air
Traffic Division, AEA-500, Airspace Docket Number 94-AEA-13, F.A.A.
Eastern Region, Fitzgerald Federal Building #111, John F. Kennedy
International Airport, Jamaica, New York 11430. An informal docket may
also be examined during normal business hours at the address listed
above. The official docket may also be examined in the Office of the
Assistant Chief Counsel, AEA-7, at the above address.
for further information contact: Mr. Frank Jordan, Airspace Specialist,
System Management Branch, AEA-530, F.A.A. Eastern Region, Fitzgerald
Federal Building #111, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Jamaica,
New York 11430; telephone: (718) 553-0857.
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 to part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14
CFR Part 71) modifies the Class D airspace areas at North Philadelphia,
PA, by amending the area's effective hours to coincide with the
associated control tower hours of operation. Prior to Airspace
Reclassification, an airport traffic area (ATA) and a control zone (CZ)
existed at these airports. However, Airspace Reclassification,
effective September 16, 1993, discontinued the use of the term
``airport traffic area'' and ``control zone,'' replacing them with the
designation ``Class D airspace.'' The former CZ was continuous, while
the former ATA was contingent upon the operation of the Air Traffic
Control Tower. The consolidation of the ATA and CZ into a single Class
D airspace designation makes it necessary to modify the effective hours
of the Class D airspace to coincide with the control tower's hours of
operation. Additionally, this action reduces the lateral limits of the
Willow Grove, PA, Class D airspace area due to the closure of the NAWC
Warminster, PA Air Traffic Control Tower, and redefines the internal
boundary between Willow Grove, PA, and North Philadelphia, PA, Class D
airspace areas. The intended effect of this action is to clarify when
two way radio communication with these air traffic control towers is
required.
The coordinates for this airspace docket are based on North
American Datum 83. Class D airspace designations are published in
Paragraph 5000 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 designations listed in this document will be
published subsequently in the Order. Because this action merely makes
minor changes to the Class D airspace boundaries, reduces the total
coverage of Class D airspace, and modifies the effective hours to
coincide with the existing hours of operation of the associated control
towers, this is a rule insignificant in nature and impact and in which
the public is not particularly interested. Therefore, I find that
notice and public procedures under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary.
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 Part 71 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 40103, 40113, 40120; Executive Order 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:
Paragraph 5000--General
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AEA PA D North Philadelphia, PA [Revised]
Northeast Philadelphia Airport, Philadelphia, PA
(lat. 40 deg.04'55''N., long. 75 deg.00'39''W.)
Willow Grove NAS, Willow Grove, PA
(lat. 40 deg.12'00''N., long. 75 deg.08'53''W.)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
2,600 feet MSL within a 4.2-mile radius of Northeast Philadelphia
Airport extending clockwise from a 030 deg. bearing to a 252 deg.
bearing from the airport and within a 5.3-mile radius of the
Northeast Philadelphia Airport extending clockwise from a 252 deg.
bearing to a 030 deg. bearing from the airport, excluding that
portion within the Willow Grove, PA, 4.4-mile radius Class D
airspace area. 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.
* * * * *
AEA PA D Willow Grove, PA [Revised]
Willow Grove NAS, Willow Grove, PA
(lat. 40 deg.12'00''N., long. 75 deg.08'53''W.)
Willow Grove TACAN
(lat. 40 deg.11'40''N., long. 75 deg.08'47''W.)
Northeast Philadelphia Airport, Philadelphia, PA
(lat. 40 deg.04'55''N., long. 75 deg.00'39''W.)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
2,900 feet MSL within a 4.4-mile radius of Willow Grove NAS
extending clockwise from a 347 deg. bearing to a 253 deg. bearing
from the airport and within a 4.8-mile radius of Willow Grove NAS
extending clockwise from a 253 deg. bearing to a 347 deg. bearing
from the airport and within 2.6 miles each side of the Willow Grove
TACAN 136 deg. radial extending from the TACAN to 6.1 miles
southeast of the TACAN, excluding the southeast extension of the
Class D airspace area that coincides with the 5.3-mile radius of the
Class D airspace area at Northeast Philadelphia 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.
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Issued in Jamaica, New York, on October 19, 1994.
James K. Buckles,
Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division.
[FR Doc. 94-27776 Filed 11-8-94; 8:45 am]
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