[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 140 (Friday, July 21, 1995)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 37567-37568]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-17927]



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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

14 CFR Part 1204

RIN 2700-AC09


Administrative Authority and Policy

AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: NASA is amending its regulations on ``Use of NASA Airfield 
Facilities by Aircraft Not Operated for the Benefit of the Federal 
Government'' to include appropriate documentation for adding the 
Moffett Federal Airfield and the Crows Landing Airport to the list of 
NASA airfield facilities.

EFFECTIVE DATE: July 21, 1995.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David B. Dingee, Aircraft Management 
Office, 202-358-2326.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NASA published its final rule, 14 CFR part 
1204 subpart 14, in the Federal Register on July 29, 1991 (56 FR 
35812). It established responsibility, conditions, and procedures for 
the use of NASA airfield facilities by aircraft not operated for the 
benefit of the Federal Government. This amendment adds the necessary 
documentation to the regulation for adding the Moffett Federal Airfield 
and Crows Landing Airport to the list of NASA airfield facilities. This 
action is administrative in nature and does not require a period for 
public comment.
    NASA has determined that this regulation is not a major rule as 
defined in Executive Order 12866.
    This rule is not subject to the requirements of the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, since it will not exert a 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small business 
entities.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 1204

    Airports, Authority delegations (Government agencies), Federal 
buildings and facilities, Government contracts, Government employees, 
Government procurement, Grant programs: Science and technology, 
Intergovernmental relations, Labor unions, Security measures, Small 
businesses.

    For reasons set out in the preamble, 14 CFR Part 1204, Subpart 14, 
is amended as follows:

PART 1204--ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY AND POLICY

Subpart 14--Use of NASA Airfield Facilities by Aircraft Not 
Operated for the Benefit of the Federal Government

    1. The authority citation for Subpart 14 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 2473(c)(1).

    2. Section 1204.1401 is amended by adding paragraphs (a) (3) and 
(4) to read as follows:


Sec. 1204.1401  Definitions.

* * * * *
    (a) * * *
    (3) Moffett Federal Airfield (MFA). The aeronautical facility which 
is part of the Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California, and is 
located at 122 deg. 03' west longitude and 37 deg. 25' north latitude.
    (4) Crows Landing Airport. The aeronautical facility which is a 
part of the Crows Landing Flight Facility (CLEF) and is located at 
121 deg. 06' west longitude and 37 deg. 25' north latitude, 45 miles 
east of the Ames Research Center.
* * * * *
    3. Section 1204.1403 is amended by revising paragraphs (c) and (d) 
and

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adding paragraphs (e) and (f) to read as follows:


Sec. 1204.1403  Available airport facilities.

* * * * *
    (c) Moffett Federal Airfield--(1) Runways. There are two parallel 
runways, 32-14, both in satisfactory to good condition. The runways and 
taxiways are concrete and/or asphalt. Runway 32R-14L is 9,200 feet 
long, 200 feet wide; 32L-14R is 8,125 feet long, 200 feet wide with a 
600 foot displaced threshold on 32L.
    (2) Parking areas and hangar space. Hangar space is not available; 
concrete parking ramp space is available as directed by the control 
tower.
    (3) Control tower. The control tower normally operates from 0700 to 
2300 local time, 7 days a week, excluding Federal holidays. The tower 
frequencies are 126.2 Mhz, 353.2 Mhz, and 340.2 Mhz. When the tower is 
operating, FAA regulations pertaining to the operation of aircraft at 
airports with an operating tower (Sec. 91.87 of this title) will apply. 
When the tower is not in operation, all aircraft operations will be 
conducted by Moffett UNICOM on the tower frequency. FAA regulations 
pertaining to the operation of aircraft at airports without an 
operating control tower (Sec. 91.89 of this title) will apply.
    (4) Navigation aids. An Instrument Landing System (ILS) is 
installed. An ILS/DME approach to runway 32R and an LOC/DME approach to 
runway 14L are published in DOD Flight Information Publication 
(Terminal), Low Altitude United States, Volume 2. ILS frequency is 
110.35 Mhz, identifiers are Runway 32R, I-NUQ; Runway 14L, I-MNQ; 
Tactical Airborne Navigation (TACAN) (DME) is Channel 123, identifier 
is NUQ. Precision Approach Path Indicators (PAPI) are to be installed 
by July 1, 1995, to provide visual reference for the ILS and LOC 
approaches to runways 32R and 14L. A TACAN with approved and published 
approaches is operational at the facility (identification is NUQ, 
Channel 123). A Radio Controlled Lighting System (RCLS) is operational 
for the runway lights on 32R-14L; 3 clicks within 5 seconds, low 
intensity; 5 clicks, medium intensity; 7 clicks, high intensity (tower 
frequency, 126.2 Mhz). Lights automatically extinguish after 15 
minutes.
    (5) Hazards. Large blimp hangars (approximately 200 feet high) 
bracket the parallel runways, one on the west side, two on the east 
side. A freeway at the approach end of 32L displaces the threshold 600 
feet.
    (6) Emergency equipment. Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) 
equipment is provided by the California Air National Guard continuously 
in accordance with U.S. Air Force Regulations.
    (d) Crows Landing Airport--(1) Runways. There are two concrete 
runways, 35-17 and 30-12, both in satisfactory condition. Parallel 
taxiways are asphalt overlay or concrete. Runway 35-17 is 7,950 feet 
long, 200 feet wide; runway 30-12 is 6,975 feet long, 200 feet wide.
    (2) Parking areas and hangar space. Hangars/hangar space do not 
exist; concrete parking ramp space is available as directed by the 
control tower.
    (3) Control tower. The control tower normally operates only when 
research flight is scheduled by NASA-Ames. The airfield is closed at 
all other times except as arranged by other Federal users with the 
Chief, Airfield Management Office, Moffett Federal Airfield. The tower 
frequencies are 125.05 Mhz, 126.2 Mhz, 328.1 Mhz, and 337.8 Mhz. When 
the tower is operating, FAA regulations pertaining to the operation of 
aircraft at airports with an operating tower (Sec. 91.87 of this title) 
will apply. When the tower is not operating, all aircraft operations 
will be conducted with Crows Landing UNICOM on the primary tower 
frequency. FAA regulations pertaining to the operation of aircraft at 
airports without an operating control tower (Sec. 91.89 of this title) 
will apply.
    (4) Navigation aids. Crows Landing Airport is a VFR facility. No 
certified NAVAIDS or published approach procedures exist.
    (5) Hazards. Crows Landing Airport is located in an agricultural 
area. No obstructions exist within or immediately adjacent to the 
airspace. The most persistent potential hazard is that of agricultural 
aircraft (crop dusters) without radios which transit the airspace.
    (6) Emergency equipment. Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) 
equipment and services are provided by the California Air National 
Guard only during published hours of operation.
    (e) Other facilities. No facilities or services other than those 
described above are available except on an individual emergency basis 
to any user.
    (f) Status of facilities. Changes to the status of the KSC, WFF, 
MFA, and CLFF facilities will be published in appropriate current FAA 
or DOD aeronautical publications.
    4. Section 1204.1404 is amended by adding paragraph (a)(3) to read 
as follows:


Sec. 1204.1404  Requests for use of NASA airfield facilities.

    (a) * * *
    (3) Moffett Federal Airfield and Crows Landing Flight Facility. 
Chief, Airfield Management Office, Ames Research Center, Mail Stop 158-
1, Moffett Field, California 94035-1000.
* * * * *
    5. Section 1204.1405 is amended by adding paragraph (c) to read as 
follows:


Sec. 1204.1405  Approving authority.

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    (c) Moffett Federal Airfield and Crows Landing Flight Facility. 
Chief, Airfield Management Office, Ames Research Center, NASA.

    Dated: June 13, 1995.
Daniel S. Goldin,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 95-17927 Filed 7-20-95; 8:45 am]
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