[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 250 (Friday, December 29, 1995)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 67506-67512]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-31490]
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Part VI
Department of Transportation
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Federal Aviation Administration
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14 CFR Part 91
Proposed Airspace and Flight Operations Requirements for the 1996
Summer Olympic Games, Atlanta, GA; Proposed Rule
Federal Register / Vol. 60, No. 250 / Friday, December 29, 1995 /
Proposed Rules
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 91
[Docket No. 28420 Notice No. 95-19]
Proposed Airspace and Flight Operations Requirements for the 1996
Summer Olympic Games, Atlanta, GA
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: This document proposes a Special Federal Aviation Regulation
(SFAR), applicable for the period July 5 through August 11, 1996, to
establish temporary flight restricted (TFR) areas overlying the various
competition venues for the XXVI Olympic Games. This action also
proposes to require slot reservations for arrivals and departures at
specified airports in the vicinity of the Olympic Games. The FAA
believes this action is necessary for the security of the venues, safe
operation and management of aircraft operating to, within, and from
these areas, and to prevent any unsafe congestion of sightseeing and
other aircraft over the various game sites.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 22, 1996. Due to
time constraints, the FAA is requiring a 21-day comment period.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on the rule in triplicate to the Federal
Aviation Administration, Office of the Chief Counsel, Attn.: Rules
Docket (AGC-204, Docket No.), 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington,
DC 20591, United States of America (USA). Comments may also be sent
electronically to the following Internet address:
[email protected]. Comments may be examined in Room 915G,
weekdays, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. except Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Janet Apple, Air Traffic Rules Branch, ATP-230, Airspace Rules and
Aeronautical Information Division, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone (202) 267-
8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
Interested persons are invited to participate in this regulatory
action by submitting such written data, views, or arguments, as they
may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing
reasoned regulatory decisions. Communications should identify the
regulatory docket number and be submitted in triplicate to the above
specified address. All communications received on or before the closing
date for comments will be considered by the Administrator. Commenters
who wish the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments must submit
with those comments a self addressed, stamped postcard on which the
following statement is written: ``Comments to Docket Number.'' The
postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter. The
provisions in this rule may be changed in the light of comments
received. All comments submitted will be available both before and
after the closing date for the comments, in the Rules Docket for
examination by interested persons. A report summarizing substantive
public contact with FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will
be filed in the docket.
Availability of NPRM
Any person may obtain a copy of this NPRM by submitting a request
to the Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Public Affairs,
Attention: Public Information Center, APA-430, 800 Independence Avenue,
SW., Washington, DC 20591, or by calling (202) 426-8058. Communications
must identify the notice number of this NPRM. Persons interested in
being placed on the mailing list for future NPRM's should also request
a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11-2 which describes the application
procedure.
Comment Period Justification
The FAA is requesting a comment period of 21 days to allow for the
incorporation of comments and the expeditious charting of the TFR
areas. The early charting of the TFR areas would reduce the potential
confusion of pilots since the SFAR restriction will significantly
change the normal operating procedures of the affected areas.
Furthermore, early charting of the TRF areas would result in security
of the Olympic venues, safe operation and management of aircraft, and
the prevention of any unsafe congestion of sightseeing and other
aircraft over the various game sites and Olympic Villages.
Background/Need for Rulemaking
The 1996 Olympic Games will be held from July 19 through August 4,
1996, primarily in the Atlanta, Georgia, area and will mark the 100th
anniversary of the modern Olympic Games. The event is the largest
single, peace-time event in the history of the world. Over 350,000
visitors a day are expected to attend the games. In terms of air
traffic demand, the pregame, game, and postgame activities from July 19
through August 4 are expected to generate substantial increases in
aircraft operations in the Atlanta area as well as other sites in the
United States. Those sites are:
The Olympic Village--Atlanta, GA
The Olympic Ring--Atlanta, GA
Wolf Creek Skeet Range--Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Beach--Jonesboro, GA
International Horsepark--Covington, GA
Stone Mountain Park--Stone Mountain, GA
Lake Sidney Lanier--Gainesville, GA
Sanford Stadium--Athens, GA
Golden Park--Columbus, GA
Lee College--Cleveland, TN
U.S. Highway 64--Tennessee
Ocoee River--Tennessee
Legion Field--Birmingham, Al
The Olympic Village--Savannah, GA
Sail Harbor and Wilmington River Transit Zone--Savannah, GA
Sailing Venue--Savannah, GA
The Citrus Bowl--Orlando, FL
The Orange Bowl--Miami, FL
RFK Stadium--Washington, DC
The Olympic Village--Davie, FL
The Olympic Village--Columbus, GA
The Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR)
This notice proposes an SFAR to provide for the security of persons
and property in the air and on the ground, and for the safe and
efficient movement of air traffic during the Olympic period. To
accomplish this goal, the SFAR is designed for flexibility and
adaptability.
Traffic Management Arrival/Departure Slot Reservation System
During the busy Olympic period, the FAA must ensure continued safe
and efficient use of airspace and air traffic control capacity. To
achieve this objective while minimizing disruption to the air traveling
public, the FAA proposes and arrival/departure slot reservation system
to manage air traffic into and out of key airports in the Atlanta area.
The proposed slot reservation system would be applicable to visual
flight rules (VFR) arrivals at four specified airports, VFR departures
at four specified airports, and to non-scheduled instrument flight
rules (IFR) operations at 11 specified airports. As with most special
events, airborne holding would not be authorized in lieu of a ground
delay. Thus, aircraft without reservations may anticipate lengthy
delays at departure airports.
VFR arrival slot reservations are required for: Cobb County-
McCollum Field Airport (RYY), Marietta, GA; DeKalb-Peachtree Airport
(PDK), Atlanta, GA; Fulton County-Brown
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Field Airport (FTY), Atlanta, GA; and Gwinnett County-Briscoe Field
Airport (LZU), Lawrenceville, GA.
VFR departure slot reservations are required for: Cobb County
Airport-McCollum Field (RYY), Marietta, Ga; DeKalb-Peachtree Airport
(PDK), Atlanta, GA; Fulton County-Brown Field Airport (FTY), Atlanta,
GA; and Gwinnett County-Briscoe Field Airport (LZU), Lawrenceville, GA.
Non-Scheduled IFR slot reservations are required for:
Non-scheduled IFR slot reservations are required for: Clayton
County-Tara Field Airport (4A7), Hampton, GA; Cobb County-McCollum
Field Airport (RYY), Marietta, GA; Covington Municipal Airport (9A1),
Covington, GA; DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK), Atlanta, GA; Ben Epps
Field Airport (AHN), Athens, GA; Peachtree City-Falcon Field Airport
(FFC), Peachtree City, GA; Fulton County Airport-Brown Field Airport
(FTY), Atlanta, GA; Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL), Gainesville, GA;
Gwinnett County-Briscoe Field Airport (LZU), Lawrenceville, GA; The
William B. Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Atlanta, GA;
and Richard B. Russell Airport (RMG), Rome, GA.
Beginning July 14, 1996, 7:00 a.m. (EDT), pilots can reserve VFR
arrival and departure of IFR arrival and departure slots at these
airports by calling 1-800-96FAA96 (963-2296) 24 hours a day.
Reservation slots may be reserved no sooner than 72 hours before your
estimated time of arrival or departure. Be prepared to provide the
following information: Arrival reservations: destination airport,
estimated time of arrival, call sign, direction of arrival to the
Atlanta area and type aircraft; Departure Reservations: departure
airport, estimated time of departure, call sign, destination airport,
first fix after departure and type aircraft.
Temporary Flight Restrictions
The FAA proposes to establish TFR areas over the Olympic Villages
and competition sites. The establishment of TFR areas over the
competition venues would result in the restriction of aircraft
operations in these areas, however, access to these areas may be
accommodated with an appropriate authorization from the designated
using agency. ATC would retain the ability to manage aircraft through
the TFR areas in accordance with normal traffic flows.
Operating restrictions within the airspace overlying competition
venues are proposed for the period from three hours before to three
hours after each event. The additional time that the restrictions are
proposed to be imposed, before and after each match, would accommodate
the observation and planning of ground traffic movement as well as
facilitate the orderly movement of aircraft in and through the airspace
above each event. Flight operations would be restricted within the
airspace from the surface to approximately 2500 feet above the ground
(AGL) to provide a safe environment.
These TFR areas generally would be circular areas of 1 to 4 NM in
radius from the surface to approximately 2,500 AGL. Aircraft operations
through, into, or out of these TFR areas would not be allowed during
the effective dates and times unless specifically authorized by the
designated using agency or ATC.
The locations, dimensions, and effective times of the TFR areas
would be published for use by all pilots on air navigation charts and
in the Federal Register with specific details disseminated by NOTAM.
Requests for access to the airspace areas can be obtained by contacting
the using agency for the particular venue as designated via NOTAM.
Certain Olympic venues fall within Class B surface area;
specifically, RFK Stadium in Washington, DC and the Orange Bowl in
Miami, Fl. These venues will be charted along with those outside of
Class B airspace to ensure consistency.
Exceptions
This SFAR would contain provisions to provide flexible and
efficient management and control of air traffic, such as the authority
to give priority to or exclude from requirements of the special
regulation, flight operations dealing with or containing essential
military, medical emergency, rescue, law enforcement, public health and
welfare, Presidential, Olympic family, and heads of state.
Obtainign U.S. Air Navigation Charts
The following provides information on how to obtain the special air
navigation charts for the Olympic Games as well as other air navigation
charts for use in the U.S.
The National Ocean Service (NOS) publishes and distributes
aeronautical charts of the U.S. National airspace system (NAS). Charts
are readily available through a network of sales agents located at and
near principal civil airports. Because of the large variety, all NOS
products may not be available locally; users can procure these products
directly from NOS. Chart prices, subscription rates, and catalogs of
related publications are available on request and are obtainable by
writing to: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National
Ocean Service, Distribution Branch, N/CG33, Riverdale, Maryland 20737,
USA, Phone (301) 436-6990--General Information (301) 436-6993,
Subscription Only: (301) 436-8194--One Time Sales Only.
NOS products will be shipped via United Parcel Service, First Class
Mail, or priority package within the U.S. For foreign surface shipment
to addresses in other countries, please add 5 percent to the total cost
of order. Please write to NOS for a transportation cost quotation if
faster foreign delivery is required. All mail order purchases must be
accompanied by check or money order made payable to ``NOS, Department
of Commerce, N/CG33''. Remittance must be made in U.S. funds; i.e., by
check payable on a U.S. bank, or by international money order. Returned
checks will result in cancellation of orders.
Chart sales offices are maintained at the following locations:
National Ocean Service, Chart Sales & Control Data Office, 701 C
Street, Anchorage, Alaska 99513, USA
National Ocean Service, Chart Sales Office, 6501 Lafayette Avenue,
Riverdale, Maryland 20737, USA
Pacific Marine Center, National Ocean Service, 1801 Fairview Avenue
East, Seattle, Washington 98102, USA
Atlantic Marine Center, National Ocean Service, 439 West York
Street, Norfolk, Virginia 23510, USA
Chart prices are subject to recomputation, based on cost of
production, in accordance with Federal law. Price changes, when
required, will be published 60 days in advance of the effective date.
The first of 13 charts that would show some of the Olympic TFR's
would be published beginning with a February 1, 1996 effective date.
Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) Information
ATC and air traffic flow management systems will monitor and assess
the air traffic demand so that restrictions are kept to an essential
minimum. To assure maximum flexibility, the SFAR proposes the issuance
of NOTAMs to announce all restrictions and other actions including the
lifting of any restrictions taken by the FAA in response to changing
airport and air traffic conditions.
Time-critical aeronautical information that is of a temporary
nature or is not sufficiently known in advance to permit publication on
aeronautical charts or in other operational publications, receives
immediate dissemination via the National NOTAM system. All domestic
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operators planning flight to the Olympics need to pay particular
attention to NOTAM D and Flight Data Center (FDC) NOTAM information.
NOTAM D information could affect a pilot's decision to make a flight.
NOTAM D pertains to information on airports, runways, navigational
aids, radar services, and other information essential to flight. An FDC
NOTAM will contain information which is regulatory in nature, such as
amendments to aeronautical charts and restrictions to flight. FDC NOTAM
and NOTAM D information would also be provided to international
operators in the form of International NOTAMs. NOTAMs are distributed
through the National Communications Center in Kansas City, Missouri,
USA, for transmission to all air traffic facilities having
telecommunications access.
Pilots and operators should consult the biweekly Notices to Airmen
Domestic/International publication. This publication contains the NOTAM
FDC and D NOTAMs. Special information, including graphics, would be
published in the biweekly publication several weeks in advance of the
Olympics. For more detailed information concerning the NOTAM system,
refer to the Aeronautical Information Manual, ``Preflight'' Section.
Other U.S. Laws and Regulations
Aircraft operators should clearly understand that the proposed SFAR
is in addition to other laws and regulations of the U.S. The SFAR would
not waive or supersede any U.S. law or obligation. When operating
within the jurisdictional limits of the U.S., operators of foreign
aircraft must conform with all applicable requirements of U.S. Federal,
State, and local governments. In particular, aircraft operators
planning flights into the U.S. must be aware of and conform to the
rules and regulations established by the:
1. U.S. Civil Aeronautics Board regarding flights entering the
U.S.;
2. U.S. Customs Service, Immigration and other authorities
regarding customs, immigrations, health, firearms, and imports/exports;
3. U.S. FAA regarding flight in or into U.S. airspace. This
includes compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations regarding
operations into or within the U.S. through air defense identification
zones, and compliance with general flight rules; and
4. Airport management authorities regarding use of airports and
airport facilities.
Environmental Effects
This proposed action would establish TFR areas for safety and
security purposes and would curtail or limit certain aircraft
operations within designated areas at defined dates and times, rather
than require aircraft to be operated along specified routings or in
accordance with specific procedures. Additionally, this proposed action
would be temporary in nature and effective only for the dates and times
necessary to provide for the safety and protection of participants and
spectators on the ground, as well as law enforcement and security
personnel operating in the air at Olympic game venues. ATC would retain
the ability to direct aircraft through the restricted areas in
accordance with normal traffic flows. The FAA believes, therefore, that
the proposed establishment of temporary flight restriction areas would
have minimal impact on ATC routings or procedures.
Further, this action would result in a reduction in aircraft
activity in the vicinity of the Olympic games by restricting aircraft
operations. Therefore, there would be fewer aircraft operations in the
vicinity of the Olympic games than would have occurred if the
restricted areas were not in place and noise levels associated with
that greater aircraft activity would also be reduced. Additionally,
aircraft avoiding the restricted areas would not be routed over any
particular area. This action would, therefore, not result in any long-
term action which would routinely route aircraft over noise-sensitive
areas. For the reasons stated above, the FAA concludes that this
proposed rule would not significantly affect the quality of the human
environment.
International Civil Aviation Organization and Joint Aviation
Regulations
In keeping with U.S. obligations under the Convention on
International Civil Aviation, it is FAA policy to comply with
International Civil Aviation organization Standards and Recommended
Practices (SARP) to the maximum extent practicable.
Paperwork Reduction Act
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (Pub. L. 96-
511), there are no requirements for information collection associated
with this proposed regulation.
Regulatory Evaluation
This regulatory evaluation examines the costs and benefits of a
proposed SFAR applicable for the period July 19 through August 4, 1996.
The SFAR proposes to establish a TFR overlying the various competition
venues for the 1996 Olympic games. This notice also proposes to require
slot reservations for arrivals and departures at specified airports in
the vicinity of the Olympics. Since the impacts of the proposed change
are relatively minor this economic summary constitutes the analysis and
no regulatory evaluation will be placed in the docket.
Costs and Benefits
There are two major areas where economic impacts are likely: Slot
Reservation System and Temporary Flight Restrictions.
A. Slot Reservation System
During the Olympic period, the FAA must assure the continued safe
and efficient use of airspace over the affected areas. To achieve this
objective while minimizing disruption to the air traveling public, the
FAA proposes an arrival and departure slot reservation system to manage
air traffic into and out of airports serving the Olympic Games.
As a result of the slot reservation system some flights may be
canceled and others rerouted. The cost of the cancellations would be
the value of the flights to airlines and passengers less aircraft
operating cost to conduct the flights. Other flights may be diverted to
other airports in the Olympic Games area. Diversions would result in
additional cost of trips to and from places of intended lodging and
possible extra aircraft operation costs. The major economic impact in
the case of a diversion would be inconvenience to operators who may
have wanted to land at a given airport. Because such occurrences are of
limited duration, the FAA believes that costs associated with any
diversions from one airport to another in the affected area will
probably by small. The additional FAA administrative workload generated
by the proposed rule would be absorbed by current personnel and
equipment resources. The proposed slot provision would not require any
additional air traffic controllers nor additional radar control
equipment.
The benefits of the slot reservation system would be better control
of the airspace over Atlanta and other areas affected by the Olympics.
Arrivals are expected to increase 25 percent during the 3 weeks of the
Olympic season. There would be an increased risk of accidents due to
this unprecedented congestion in the Atlanta area if greater controls
are not implemented. There is also the potential benefit of reduced
delay times for operators attempting to land in the Atlanta area. The
proposed
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slot provision would assure that the FAA will have sufficient capacity
to handle the many possible extra flights carrying spectators,
athletes, media personnel, and dignitaries during the Olympic period
without unnecessary delay.
B. Temporary Flight Restriction Areas
Due to the substantial increase in aircraft operations that are
expected in the Atlanta area as well as other sites, the FAA proposes
to establish TFR areas over the Olympic village and competition sites.
The establishment of TFR's over competition venues would result in the
restriction of aircraft operations from the surface to 2500 feet.
The major economic impact of circumnavigation in this case would be
inconvenience to operators who may have wanted to operate in the area
of the TFR. Because such occurrences are of limited duration and the
restricted areas are limited in size, the FAA believes that any
circumnavigation costs will be negligible. An aircraft operator could
avoid the restricted airspace by flying over it without significantly
deviating from their current routes or by circumnavigating the
restricted airspace.
The potential benefits of the proposed TFR airspace would be
primarily enhanced safety to the public. Enhanced safety would take the
form of the reduced possibility of fatalities and property damage as a
result of a lowered risk of accidents due to increased positive control
of TFR airspace. While benefits cannot be quantified, the FAA believes
the benefits are commensurate with the small costs attributed to the
temporary inconvenience of the flight restrictions for operators near
the TFR.
Regulatory Flexibility Act Determination
The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (RFA) ensures that
government regulations do not needlessly and disproportionately burden
small businesses. The RFA requires the FAA to review each rule that may
have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities.
The FAA's criteria for a ``substantial number'' is a number that is
not less than 11 and that is more than one third of the small entities
subject to the rule. The small entities that could be potentially
affected by the implementation of the proposed rule are operators of
aircraft for hire owning nine or fewer aircraft. Because of the
negligible impact of this regulatory action, the FAA initially
determines that this proposed amendment would not have a significant
impact on a substantial number of small entities.
Federalism Implications
The proposed regulation set forth herein would not have substantial
direct effects on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government. Therefore, in
accordance with Executive Order 12612, it is determined that this
proposed regulation would not have sufficient federalism implications
to warrant the preparation of a Federalism Assessment.
International Trade Impact Assessment
The proposal would not constitute a barrier to international trade,
including the export of U.S. goods and services to foreign countries
and the import of foreign goods and services to the United States. This
proposal would not impose temporary costs on aircraft operators. There
should be no effect on U.S. or foreign aircraft manufacturers.
Therefore, the FAA has determined that the proposed rule would neither
have an effect on the sale of foreign aviation products nor services in
United States, nor would it have an effect on the sale of U.S. products
or services in foreign countries.
Conclusion
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, and based on the
findings in the Regulatory Flexibility Determination and the
International Trade Impact Assessment, the FAA has determined that this
proposed regulation is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under
Executive Order 12866. The FAA has determined that the proposed rule
would impose temporary costs on the public. The magnitude of these
costs, while undetermined, are negligible. The benefits would be
increased aviation safety resulting from a lower risk of accidents due
to increased congestion during the Olympics. In addition, the FAA
certifies that this proposed regulation would not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small
entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. This
proposed regulation is not considered significant under DOT Order
2100.5, Policies and Procedures for Simplification, Analysis, and
Review of Regulations. A Regulatory Flexibility Determination and
International Impact Assessment are set out above. Because the economic
impact of this proposal is likely to be minimal, no formal regulatory
evaluation has been prepared.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 91
Aircraft flight, Airspace, Aviation safety, Air Traffic Control.
The Proposed Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR)
In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration proposes to amend 14 CFR part 91 as follows:
PART 91--[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for part 91 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 USC 106(g), 1155, 40103, 40113, 40120, 44101,
44111, 44701, 44709, 44711, 44712, 44715, 44716, 44717, 44722,
46306, 46315, 46316, 46502, 46504, 46506, 46507, 47122, 47508,
47528-47531; articles 12 and 29 of the Convention on International
Civil Aviation 861 stat. 1180.
2. By adding Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 74 to read as
follows:
SFAR No. 74 Airspace and Flight Operations Requirements for the 1996
Summer Olympic Games, Atlanta, Georgia
A. General
1. Each person shall be familiar with all NOTAMs issued pursuant
to this SFAR and all other available information concerning that
operation before conducting any operation into or out of an airport
or area specified in this SFAR or in NOTAMs pursuant to this SFAR.
In addition, each person operating an international flight that will
enter the U.S. shall be familiar with any international NOTAMs
issued pursuant to this SFAR. NOTAMs are available for inspection at
operating FAA air traffic facilities and regional air traffic
division offices.
2. Notwithstanding any provision of the Federal Aviation
Regulations to the contrary, no person may operate an aircraft
contrary to any restriction procedure specified in this SFAR or by
the Administrator, through a NOTAM issued pursuant to this SFAR.
3. As conditions warrant, the Administrator is authorized to--
(a) Restrict, prohibit, or permit IFR/VFR operations at any
airport, terminal, or enroute airspace area designated in this SFAR
or in a NOTAM issued pursuant to this SFAR;
(b) Give priority to or exclude the following flights from
provisions of this SFAR and NOTAMs issued pursuant to this SFAR:
(1) Essential military.
(2) Medical and rescue.
(3) Essential public health and welfare.
(4) Presidential and Vice Presidential.
(5) Flights carrying visiting heads of state.
(6) Flights in the service of the Olympic Committee and media
flights whose planned activities have been coordinated and
accredited by the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games.
(7) Law enforcement and security.
(8) Flights authorized by the Director, Air Traffic Service;
and/or
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(c) Implement flow control management procedures.
4. For security purposes, the Administrator may issue NOTAMs
during the effective period of this SFAR to cancel or modify
provisions of this SFAR and NOTAMs issued pursuant to this SFAR if
such action is consistent with the safe and efficient use of
airspace and the safety and security of persons and property on the
ground as affected by air traffic.
5. No person may operate an aircraft to or from an airport
listed in this SFAR or NOTAM issued pursuant to this SFAR unless
that person complies with the requirements of this SFAR and NOTAMs
issued pursuant to this SFAR that are applicable to his/her
operations.
B. Slot Reservation System
1. General Description.
Slot reservations for arrivals and departures at specified
airports in the vicinity of the Olympic Games are required for the
period July 17 through August 6, 1996. The FAA believes this action
is necessary for the security of the venues, safe operation and
management of aircraft operating to, within, and from these areas,
and to prevent any unsafe congestion of sightseeing and other
aircraft over the various venues.
2. For purposes of the SFAR:
(a) Airports and airspace areas associated with Olympic activity
which require restriction or prohibition of aviation activity will
be designated in NOTAMs issued pursuant to this SFAR.
(b) Airports listed below and in NOTAMs issued pursuant to this
SFAR are identified as:
VFR Arrival Slot Reservation Airports
Cobb County-McCollum Field Airport (RYY), Marietta, GA
Dekalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK), Atlanta, GA
Fulton County-Brown Airport Field Airport (FTY),
Atlanta, GA
Gwinnett County-Briscoe Field Airport (LZU),
Lawrenceville, GA
VFR Departure Slot Reservation Airports
Cobb County-McCollum Field Airport (RYY), Marietta, GA
DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK), Atlanta, GA
Fulton County-Brown Airport Field Airport (FTY),
Atlanta, GA
Gwinnett County-Briscoe Field Airport (LZU),
Lawrenceville, GA
Non-scheduled IFR Slot Reservation Airports
Clayton County-Tara Field Airport (4A7), Hampton, GA
Cobb County-McCollum Field Airport (RYY), Marietta, GA
Covington Municipal Airport (9A1), Covington, GA
DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK), Atlanta, GA
Ben Epps Field Airport (AHN), Athens, GA
Peachtree City-Falcon Field Airport (FFC),
Peachtree City, GA
Fulton County Airport-Brown Field Airport (FTY),
Atlanta, GA
Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL), Gainesville, GA
Gwinnett County-Briscoe Field Airport (LZU),
Lawrenceville, GA
The William B. Hartsfield Atlanta International
Airport (ATL), Atlanta, GA
Richard B. Russell Airport (RMG), Rome, GA
3. Pilots can reserve VFR arrival or IFR arrival and departure
slots at the airports listed in paragraph B.2. of this SFAR by
calling 1-800-96FAA96 (963-2296) 24 hours a day beginning July 14,
1996, 7:00 a.m. (EDT). Reservation slots may be reserved no sooner
than 72 hours before your estimated time of arrival or departure. Be
prepared to provide the following information: Arrival Reservations:
destination airport, estimated time of arrival, call sign, direction
of arrival to the Atlanta area and type aircraft; Departure
Reservations: departure airport, estimated time of departure, call
sign, destination airport, first fix after departure and type
aircraft.
C. Temporary Flight Restriction Areas
The FAA proposes to establish TFR areas over the Olympic Village
and competition sites. The establishment of TFR areas over the
competition venues would result in the restriction of aircraft
operations in these areas, however, access to these areas may be
accommodated with an appropriate authorization from the designated
using agency. ATC would retain the ability to manage aircraft
through the TFR areas in accordance with normal traffic flows.
Operating restrictions within the airspace overlying competition
venues are proposed for the period from 3 hours before to 3 hours
after each event. The additional time that the restrictions are
proposed to be imposed, before and after each event, would
accommodate the observation and planning of ground traffic movement
as well as the facilitation of the orderly movement of aircraft in
and through the airspace above each event. Flight operations would
be restricted within the airspace from the surface to approximately
2500 feet AGL to provide a safe environment.
At the following locations, flight is restricted during the
times of designation:
1. The Olympic Village; Atlanta, Georgia.
That airspace within a 1 NM radius of latitude (lat.)
33 deg.46'35'' N, longitude (long.) 84 deg.23'52'' W (ATL 012R/8.5
NM distance measuring equipment (DME) fix).
Designated altitudes: Surface to but not including 3,500 feet
mean sea level (MSL).
Times of Designation: July 6, 1996 to August 11, 1996, 24 hours
per day.
Using agency: Georgia State Patrol.
Contact: SFC W.S. Smith (770) 919-9929.
2. The Olympic Ring; Atlanta, Georgia.
That airspace within a 3 NM radius of lat. 33 deg.45'27'' N,
long. 84 deg.24'05'' W (ATL 013R/7.4 NM DME fix).
Designated altitudes. Surface to but not including 3,500 feet
MSL.
Times of Designation. July 19, 1996, from 7:00 p.m. local time
to July 20, 1996 at 2:00 a.m.; July 20, 1996 until August 5, 1996,
5:00 a.m. until 2:00 a.m.
Using agency: Georgia State Patrol.
Contact: SFC W.S. Smith (770) 919-9929.
3. Wolf Creek Skeet Range; Atlanta, Georgia.
That airspace within a 1 NM radius of lat. 33 deg.40'12'' N
long. 84 deg.33'54'' W, (ATL 286R/6 NM DME fix).
Designated altitudes: Surface to but not including 2,500 feet
MSL.
Times of Designation:
July 20, 1996, from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
July 21, 1996, from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
July 22, 1996, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
July 23, 1996, from 8:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
July 24, 1996, from 8:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.
July 25, 1996, from 8:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m.
July 26, 1996, from 8:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
July 27, 1996, from 12:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Using agency: Georgia State Patrol.
Contact: SFC W.S. Smith (770) 919-9929.
4. Stone Mountain Park, Stone Mountain, Georgia.
That airspace within a 3 NM radius of lat. 33 deg.48'24'' N,
long. 84 deg.08'06'' W (PDK 117R/9 NM DME fix).
Designated altitudes. Surface to and including 2,500 feet AGL.
Times of Designation:
July 22, 1996, from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.
July 23, 1996, from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.
July 24, 1996, from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.
July 25, 1996, from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.
July 26, 1996, from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.
July 27, 1996, from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.
July 28, 1996, from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.
July 29, 1996, from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m.
July 30, 1996, from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m.
July 31, 1996, from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
August 1, 1996, from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
August 2, 1996, from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.
August 3, 1996, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 a.m.
Using agency: Georgia State Patrol.
Contact: SFC W.S. Smith (770) 919-9929.
5. Atlanta Beach; Jonesboro, Georgia.
That airspace within a 1 NM radius of lat. 30 deg.31'23'' N,
long. 84 deg.18'39'' W (ATL 137R/9 NM DME fix).
Designated altitudes. Surface to but not including 3,500 feet
MSL.
Times of Designation:
July 23, 1996, from 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.
July 24, 1996, from 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.
July 25, 1996, from 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.
July 26, 1996, from 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.
July 27, 1996, from 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.
July 28, 1996, from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Using agency Georgia State Patrol.
Contact: SFC W.S. Smith (770) 919-9929.
6. International Horsepark; Convington, Georgia.
That airspace within a 3 NM radius of lat. 33 deg.40'28'' N,
long. 83 deg.56'58'' W (ATL 084R/24 NM. DME fix) excluding that
airspace along and south of Interstate 20.
Designated altitudes. Surface to and including 2,500 feet AGL.
Times of Designation:
July 21, 1996, from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
July 22, 1996, from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
July 23, 1996, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
July 24, 1996, from 8:30 a.m. until 11:00 p.m.
July 25, 1996, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
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July 26, 1996, from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
July 27, 1996, from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
July 28, 1996, from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
July 29, 1996, from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
July 30, 1996, from 8:00 a.m. until 9:30 p.m.
July 31, 1996, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
August 1, 1996, from 8:00 a.m. until 7:30 p.m.
August 4, 1996, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Using agency: Georgia State Patrol.
Contact: SFC W.S. Smith (770) 919-9929.
7. Lake Sidney Lanier; Gainesville, Georgia.
That airspace within a 2 NM radius of lat. 34 deg.21'00'' N,
long. 83 deg.47'11'' W (PDK 042R/38 NM DME fix).
Designated altitudes. Surface to and including 2,500 feet AGL.
Times of Designation.
July 21, 1996, from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
July 22, 1996, from 8:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.
July 23, 1996, from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
July 24, 1996, from 8:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.
July 25, 1996, from 8:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
July 26, 1996, from 8:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
July 27, 1996, from 7:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.
July 28, 1996, from 7:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.
Using agency: Georgia State Patrol.
Contact: SFC W.S. Smith (770) 919-9929.
8. Sanford Stadium; Athens, Georgia.
That airspace within a 1 NM radius of lat. 33 deg.56'59'' N,
long. 83 deg.22'24'' W (AHN 258R/2 NM DME fix).
Designated altitudes: Surface to and including 2,500 feet AGL.
Times of Designation:
July 31, 1996, from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
August 1, 1996, from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
August 2, 1996, from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
August 3, 1996, from 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Using agency: Georgia State patrol.
Contact: SFC W.S. Smith (770) 919-9929.
9. Golden Park; Columbus, Georgia.
That airspace within a 1 NM radius of lat. 32 deg.27'09'' N,
long. 84 deg.59'30'' W (CSG 172R/10 NM DME fix).
Designated altitudes: Surface to and including 2,500 feet AGL.
Times of Designation:
July 21, 1996, through July 27, 1996, 8:00 a.m. until 11:30 p.m.
July 29, 1996, from 5:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m.
July 30, 1996, from 3:30 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.
Using agency: Columbus Police Department.
Contact: Lt. Butch Beach (706) 596-7237.
10. Olympic Village; Columbus, GA.
That airspace within a 1 NM radius of lat. 32 deg.21'44'' N,
long. 84 deg.58'15'' W (CSG 171R/16 NM DME fix).
Designated altitudes. Surface to and including 2,000 feet AGL.
Times of Designation:
July 5, 1996, through August 8, 1996, when Ft. Benning Class D
airspace is not effective.
Using agency: Ft. Benning Provost Marshall.
Contact: Capt. Nason (706) 545-5915.
11. Lee College; Cleveland, Tennessee.
That airspace within a 0.5 NM radius of lat. 35 deg.09'58'' N,
long. 84 deg.52'13'' W (CHA 049R/18 NM DME fix).
Designated altitudes. Surface to and including 2,500 feet AGL.
Times of Designation:
July 6, 1996, from 6:00 a.m. until July 30, 1996, at 12:00 a.m.
Using agency: Ocoee River Venue Law Enforcement Committee
(ORVLEC).
Contact: William J. Ferris III (423) 265-3601.
12. U.S. Highway 64; Tennessee.
0.5 NM on either side of U.S. Highway 64 from Cleveland, Lee
College, TN., latitude 35 deg.09'58'' N, longitude 84 deg.51'13'' W,
thence following U.S. Highway 64 to latitude 35 deg.04'02'' N,
longitude 84 deg.27'37'' W.
Designated altitudes. Surface to and including 2,500 feet AGL.
Times of Designation:
July 26, 1996, through July 28, 1996, from dawn until dusk
Using agency: ORVLEC.
Contact: William J. Ferris III (423) 265-3601.
13. Ocoee River; Tennessee.
That airspace within a 2 NM radius of lat. 35 deg.04'02'' N,
long. 84 deg.27'37'' W (CHA 080R/34 NM DME fix).
Designated altitudes. Surface to and including 2,500 feet AGL.
Times of Designation:
July 26, 1996, through July 28, 1996, from dawn until dusk
Using agency: ORVLEC.
Contact: William J. Ferris III (423) 265-3601.
14. Legion Field; Birmingham, Alabama.
That airspace within a 1 NM radius of lat. 33 deg.30'42'' N,
long. 86 deg.50'34'' W (VUZ 160R/10 NM DME fix).
Designated altitudes. Surface to 2,000 feet AGL.
Times of Designation:
July 20, 1996, from 3:30 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.
July 24, 1996, from 10:30 a.m. until 8:30 p.m.
July 22, 1996, from 3:30 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.
July 23, 1996, from 1:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m.
July 24, 1996, from 3:30 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.
July 25, 1996, from 2:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. July 26, 1996
July 27, 1996, from 3:30 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.
July 28, 1996, from 12:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
Using agency: Federal Bureau of Investigation
Contact: Jim Brant (205) 252-7705.
15. The Olympic Village; Savannah, Georgia.
That airspace within a 1 NM radius of lat. 32 deg.04'45'' N,
long. 81 deg.04'50'' W (SAV 158R/6 NM DME fix).
Designated altitudes. Surface to and including 2,000 feet AGL.
Times of Designation: July 6, 1996, until August 7, 1996, 24
hours a day.
Using agency: Chatham County Police Department.
Contact: Capt. Doug Burkhalter (912) 652-6500.
16. Sail Harbor and Wilmington River Transit Zone; Savannah,
Georgia.
That airspace within a 1 NM radius of lat. 32 deg.00'20'' N,
long. 81 deg.00'00''W (SAV 147R/11 NM DME fix). Airspace within a 1
NM radius of the Sheraton Hotel, and airspace over the Wilmington
River from this point south to Wassaw Sound.
Designated altitudes. Surface to and including 2,000 feet AGL.
Times of Designation: July 12, 1996, until August 4, 1996,
during daylight hours.
Using agency: Chatham County Police Department.
Contact: Capt. Doug Burkhalter (912) 652-6500.
17. Sailing Venue; Savannah, Georgia.
That airspace within a 4 NM radius of lat. 31 deg.55'00'' N,
long, 80 deg.53'00'' W (SAV 141R/19 NM DME fix).
Designated altitudes. Surface to and including 2,000 feet AGL.
Times of Designation: July 22, 1996, until August 1, 1996,
during daylight hours.
Using agency: Chatham County Police Department.
Contact: Capt. Doug Burkhalter (912) 652-6500.
18. The Citrus Bowl; Orlando, Florida.
That airspace within a 1 NM radius of lat. 28 deg.32'20'' N,
long. 81 deg.24'10''W (ORL 260R/4 NM DME fix).
Designated altitudes. Surface to but not including 1,600 feet
MSL.
Times of Designation:
July 20, 1996, from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
July 21, 1996, from 2:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m.
July 22, 1996, from 5:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.
July 23, 1996, from 5:00 p.m. until 1:30 p.m.
July 24, 1996, from 5:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.
July 25, 1996, from 5:00 p.m. until 1:30 p.m.
Using agency: Orange County Sheriff Office.
Contact: Cmdr. Richard Silverman (407) 836-3820.
19. Olympic Village; Davie, FL.
That airspace within a 1 NM radius of lat. 26 deg.04'29'' N,
long. 80 deg.14'31''W (FLL 266R/05 NM DME fix).
Designated altitudes. Surface to and including 2,000 feet MSL.
Times of Designation:
July 6, 1996, until July 31, 1996, 24 hours a day
Using Agency. Davie Police Department
Contact: Lt. Steve Seefchak (305) 797-1224.
20. The Orange Bowl; Miami, Florida.
That airspace within a 1 NM radius of lat. 25 deg.46'40'' N,
long. 80 deg.13'12'' W (DPH 100R/7 NM DME fix).
Designated altitudes. Surface to and including 2,500 feet MSL.
Times of Designation:
July 20, 1996, from 12:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.
July 21, 1996, from 1:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.
July 22, 1996, from 4:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m.
July 23, 1996, from 3:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m.
July 24, 1996, from 4:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m.
July 25, 1996, from 3:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m.
July 27, 1996, from 3:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.
July 28, 1996, from 3:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.
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Using agency. Miami Police Department.
Contact: Capt. Paul Shepard (305) 579-6181.
21. RFK Stadium; Washington, DC.
That airspace with a 1 NM radius of lat. 38 deg.53'23'' N, long.
76 deg.58'19'' W (DCA 067R/3.5 NM DME fix).
Designated altitudes. Surface to and including 2,500 feet AGL.
Times of Designation:
July 20, 1996, from 11:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.
July 21, 1996, from 11:30 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
July 22, 1996, from 5:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.
July 23, 1996, from 5:00 p.m. until 1:30 a.m.
July 24, 1996, from 5:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.
July 25, 1996, from 5:00 p.m. until 1:30 a.m.
Using agency: Special Operations Division of the Washington, DC,
Metropolitan Police.
Contact: Don Pope (202) 727-4582 or Aviation Division (301) 248-
7585.
D. Expiration Date
This SFAR expires on August 12, 1996.
Issued in Washington, DC on December 22, 1995.
Harold W. Becker,
Acting Program Director for Air Traffic Rules and Procedures.
[FR Doc. 95-31490 Filed 12-26-95; 3:50 pm]
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