[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 65 (Wednesday, April 5, 1995)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 17196-17198]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-8368]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 95-AWA-5]


Modification of the Pensacola Regional, FL, Lexington Blue Grass, 
KY, Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field, NC, Pope AFB, NC, and 
Providence, Theodore Francis Green State, RI, Class C Airspace Areas 
and Establishment of the Pensacola Regional, FL, and Providence 
Theodore Francis Green State, RI, Class E Airspace Areas

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This rule modifies the Class C airspace areas at Pensacola 
Regional, FL, Lexington Blue Grass, KY, Fayetteville Regional/Grannis 
Field, NC, Pope AFB, NC, and Providence, Theodore Francis Green State, 
RI, Airports. This action modifies the Lexington Blue Grass, KY, 
Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field, NC, and Pope AFB, NC, airspace 
designations to reflect continuous operation and availability of 
services. The effective hours of the Pensacola Regional, FL, and 
Providence, Theodore Francis Green State, RI, Class C airspace areas 
are amended to coincide with the associated radar approach control 
facility's hours of operation. Class C airspace areas are predicated on 
an operational air traffic control tower [[Page 17197]] serviced by a 
radar approach control facility. The designated lateral boundaries and 
altitudes of these Class C airspace areas will remain as they currently 
exist. In addition, this action establishes Class E airspace at 
Pensacola Regional, FL, and Providence, Theodore Francis Green State, 
RI, Airports, when the associated radar approach control facility is 
not in operation.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, May 25, 1995.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia P. Crawford, Airspace and 
Obstruction Evaluation Branch (ATP-240), Airspace-Rules and 
Aeronautical Information Division, Air Traffic Rules and Procedures 
Service, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-9255.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On March 17, 1995, the FAA proposed to amend part 71 of the Federal 
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to modify Class C airspace areas 
at Pensacola Regional, FL, Lexington Blue Grass, KY, Fayetteville 
Regional/Grannis Field, NC, Pope AFB, NC, and Providence, Theodore 
Francis Green State, RI, and to establish Class E airspace areas at 
Pensacola Regional, FL, and Providence, Theodore Francis Green State, 
RI (60 FR 14397).
    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. Except for 
editorial changes, this amendment is the same as that proposed in the 
notice. Class C and Class E airspace designations are published in 
paragraphs 4000 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 C and 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 (14 
CFR part 71) modifies the Class C airspace areas at Pensacola Regional, 
FL, Lexington Blue Grass, KY, Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field, NC, 
Pope AFB, NC, and Providence, Theodore Francis Green State, RI, 
Airports. This action modifies the Lexington Blue Grass, KY, 
Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field, NC, and Pope AFB, NC, airspace 
designations to reflect continuous operation and availability of 
services.
    The effective hours of the Pensacola Regional, FL, and Providence, 
Theodore Francis Green State, RI, Class C airspace areas are amended to 
coincide with the associated radar approach control facility's hours of 
operation. The designated lateral boundaries and altitudes of these 
Class C airspace areas will not change. In addition, this action 
establishes Class E airspace at Pensacola Regional, FL, and Providence, 
Theodore Francis Green State, RI, Airports when the associated radar 
approach control facility is not in operation.
    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 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 4000--Subpart C--Class C Airspace

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ASO FL C Pensacola Regional Airport, FL (Revised)

Pensacola Regional Airport, FL
    (Lat. 30 deg.28'25'' N., long. 87 deg.11'12'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
4,200 feet MSL within a 5-mile radius of the Pensacola Regional 
Airport, and that airspace extending upward from 1,400 feet MSL to 
and including 4,200 feet MSL within a 10-mile radius of the 
Pensacola Regional Airport, excluding that airspace within the 5-
mile circle of the Pensacola NAS, FL, Class C airspace area. This 
Class C 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.
* * * * *

ASO KY C Lexington, Blue Grass Airport, KY (Revised)

Lexington, Blue Grass Airport, KY
    (Lat. 38 deg.02'13'' N., long. 84 deg.36'19'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
5,000 feet MSL within a 5-mile radius of the Blue Grass Airport; and 
that airspace extending upward from 2,200 feet MSL to and including 
5,000 feet MSL within a 10-mile radius of the airport.
* * * * *

ASO NC C Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field, NC, (Revised)

Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field, NC
    (Lat. 34 deg.59'29'' N., long. 78 deg.52'48'' W.)
Gray's Creek Airport
    (Lat. 34 deg.53'04'' N., long. 78 deg.50'08'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
4,200 feet MSL within a 5-mile radius of the Fayetteville Regional/
Grannis Field excluding that airspace below 1,400 feet MSL within a 
1.5-mile radius of Gray's Creek Airport; and that airspace within a 
10-mile radius of the airport extending upward from 1,400 feet MSL 
to and including 4,200 feet MSL, excluding that airspace contained 
within Restricted Areas R-5311A, B and C when they are active.
* * * * *

ASO NC C Pope AFB, NC (Revised)

Pope AFB, NC
    (Lat. 35 deg.10'16'' N., long. 79 deg.00'52'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
4,200 feet MSL within a 5-mile radius of the Pope AFB, excluding 
that airspace below 1,400 feet MSL contained in the Simmons Army Air 
Field, NC, Class D airspace area, and excluding that airspace 
contained within Restricted Areas R-5311A, B and C when they are 
active; and that airspace within a 10-mile radius of Pope AFB 
extending upward from 2,000 feet MSL to and including 4,200 feet 
MSL, beginning at the northern boundaries of R-5311A, B and C 
clockwise to the 020 deg. bearing from the airport; and that 
airspace extending upward from 1,400 feet MSL to and including 4,200 
feet MSL within a 10-mile radius of the airport beginning at the 
020 deg. bearing from the [[Page 17198]] airport clockwise to the 
northern boundaries of R-5311A, B and C, excluding that airspace 
contained in R-5311A, B and C when they are active and excluding 
that airspace contained in the Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field 
Airport, NC, Class C airspace area.
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ANE RI C Providence, Theodore Francis Green State Airport, RI (Revised)

Providence, Theodore Francis Green State Airport, RI
    (Lat. 41 deg.43'25'' N., long. 71 deg.25'36'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
4,100 feet MSL within a 5-mile radius of the Theodore Francis Green 
State Airport and that airspace extending upward from 1,300 feet MSL 
to and including 4,100 feet MSL within a 10-mile radius of the 
airport from the 015 deg. bearing from the airport clockwise to the 
195 deg. bearing from the airport, and that airspace extending 
upward from 1,700 feet MSL to and including 4,100 feet MSL within a 
10-mile radius of the airport from the 195 deg. bearing from the 
airport clockwise to the 015 deg. bearing from the airport. This 
Class C 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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Paragraph 6002--Subpart E--Class E Airspace Areas Designated as a 
Surface Area for an Airport

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ASO FL E2 Pensacola Regional Airport, FL (New)

Pensacola Regional Airport, FL
    (Lat. 30 deg.28'25' N., long. 87 deg.11'12'' W.)

    Within a 5-mile radius of the Pensacola Regional 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 in the 
Airport/Facility Directory.
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ANE RI E2 Providence, Theodore Francis Green State Airport, RI (New)

Providence, Theodore Francis Green State Airport, RI
    (Lat. 41 deg.43'25'' N., long. 71 deg.25'36'' W.)

    Within a 5-mile radius of the Theodore Francis Green State 
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 in 
the Airport/Facility Directory.
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on March 29, 1995.
Nancy B. Kalinowski,
Acting Manager, Airspace-Rules and Aeronautical Information Division.
[FR Doc. 95-8368 Filed 4-4-95; 8:45 am]
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