[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 156 (Monday, August 14, 1995)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 41799]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-19907]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. 95-ANE-23]


Establishment of Class E Airspace; Portland, ME

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This amendment will establish Class E airspace in the vicinity 
of the Portland International Jetport, Portland, ME, that coincides 
with the hours that the associated radar approach control facility is 
not in operation. This action does not change the designated boundaries 
or altitudes of the Portland Class C airspace, but only establishes the 
necessary Class E airspace to provide sufficient controlled airspace 
for those aircraft operating under instrument flight rules (IFR) in the 
vicinity of the Portland International Jetport when the Portland Air 
Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) and Terminal Radar Control Approach 
Facility (TRACON) are not in operation.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, September 14, 1995.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph A. Bellabona, System Management 
Branch, ANE-530, Federal Aviation Administration, 12 New England 
Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803-5299; telephone: (617) 238-7536; 
fax: (617) 238-7596.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On May 17, 1995, the FAA proposed to amend part 71 of the Federal 
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) by establishing Class E airspace 
in the vicinity of the Portland International Jetport, Portland, ME. 
That action was prompted by the need to establish the necessary Class E 
airspace to provide sufficient controlled airspace for those aircraft 
operating under instrument flight rules (IFR) in the vicinity of the 
Portland International Jetport when the Portland Air Traffic Control 
Tower (ATCT) and Terminal Radar Control Approach Facility (TRACON) are 
not in operation. Since the Portland Class C airspace is predicated on 
an operational ATCT and serviced by a TRACON, Class E airspace must be 
defined for the hours when that facility is not in operation. This 
action does not change the designated boundaries or altitudes of the 
Portland Class C airspace. The hours of operation for the Portland ATCT 
are published by a Notice to Airman (NOTAM) and thereafter in the 
Airport/Facility Directory.
    Interested parties were invited to participate in this rule making 
proceeding by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. 
No comments were received. Class E airspace areas designated as a 
surface area for an airport 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 
designation in this document would be published subsequently in the 
Order.

The Rule

    This amendment to part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 
CFR part 71) establishes Class E airspace at the Portland International 
Jetport, Portland, ME.
    The FAA has determined that this rule involves only an established 
body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments 
are necessary to keep these regulations 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 economic cost will be so minimal. Since this is a routine 
matter that will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, 
the FAA certifies 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 Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated July 18, 1994, and effective September 16, 
1994, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6002  Class E Airspace Areas Designated as a Surface Area 
for an Airport

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ANE ME E2 Portland International Jetport, ME [New]

Portland International Jetport, ME
    (Lat. 43 deg.38'46'' N, long. 70 deg.18'31'' W)

    Within a 5-mile radius of the Portland International Jetport. 
This Class E airspace area is effective during the specific dates 
and times established in advance by a Notice to Airman. The 
effective dates and times will thereafter be continuously published 
in the Airport/Facility Directory.

    Issued in Burlington, MA, 0n August 4, 1995.
John J. Boyce,
Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division, New England Region.
[FR Doc. 95-19907 Filed 8-11-95; 8:45 am]
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