[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 32 (Thursday, February 15, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 5935-5937]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-3492]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 95-ANE-60]


Amendment to Class D and Class E Airspace; New England Region

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This amendment modifies the Class D airspace areas at Beverly, 
MA (BVY); Bedford, MA (BED); Danbury, CT (DXR); Norwood, MA (OWD); 
Lebanon, NH (LEB); and Nashua, NH (ASH); and the associated Class E 
airspace areas at Beverly (BVY), Lebanon (LEB), and Nashua (ASH). The 
FAA has determined after a review of the elevation of the surrounding 
terrain in the vicinity of these airports that the lateral limits of 
the Class D areas at these airports may be reduced and the appropriate 
changes made to the Class E airspace areas.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, April 25, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Raymond Duda, System Management 
Branch, ANE-533, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803-
5299; telephone (617) 238-7533; fax (617) 238-7596.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

History

    On December 18, 1995, the FAA proposed to amend part 71 of the 
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) by reducing the lateral 
limits of the Class D airspace areas at Beverly, MA (BVY); Bedford, MA 
(BED); Danbury, CT (DXR); Norwood, MA (OWD); Lebanon, NH (LEB); and 
Nashua, NH (ASH); and, as a consequence to those changes, by making the 
necessary changes to the associated Class E airspace areas at Beverly 
(BVY), Lebanon (LEB), and Nashua (ASH) (60 FR 65041). The proposed 
action was the result of an extensive review of the elevation of the 
surrounding terrain at airports in the New England region with Class D 
airspace areas. That review came in response to concerns expressed by 
operators and other interested parties over recent changes to the 
lateral limits of Class D airspace areas in the New 

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England region. By using more detailed topographical charts and more 
precise calculations, the FAA determined that reductions in the lateral 
limits of the Class D airspace areas at BVY, BED, DXR, OWD, LEB, and 
ASH were appropriate and would not affect aviation safety. As a result 
of the reductions to the Class D airspace areas at BVY, LEB, and ASH, 
the FAA determined that minor adjustments to the associated Class E 
areas at those airports were necessary.
    Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking 
by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. One comment 
was received from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's 
Charting Division which noted some needed typographical corrections. 
The FAA has incorporated those corrections into this final rule. In 
addition, since the issuance of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the 
FAA has determined that the proposed northerly extension to the LEB 
Class D airspace areas running to 6 miles north of the extended 
centerline of Runway 36 at LEB may be eliminated because that airspace 
is encompassed by the proposed Class E extensions to the LEB Class D 
airspace. Class D airspace designations, and Class E airspace 
designations for airspace areas extending upward from the surface of 
the earth defined as extensions to Class D airspace areas, are 
published in paragraphs 5000 and 6004, respectively, of FAA Order 
7400.9C, dated August 17, 1995, and effective September 16, 1995, which 
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class D and Class E 
airspace designations listed in this document would be published 
subsequently in this Order.

The Rule

    The amendment to part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 
CFR part 71) amends the Class D airspace areas at BVY, BED, DXR, OWD, 
LEB, and ASH, by reducing the lateral limits of those airspace areas, 
and by making the necessary changes to the associated Class E airspace 
areas at BVY, LEB, and ASH. The FAA has determined that these 
amendments only involve an established body of technical regulations 
for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them 
operationally current. Therefore, these regulations--(1) are not 
``significant regulatory actions'' under Executive Order 12866; (2) are 
not ``significant rules'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 
(44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) do not warrant preparation of 
a Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated impact will be so minimal. 
Since this is a routine matter that will only affect air traffic 
procedures and air navigation, it is certified that these rules will 
not have 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 part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (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. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854.


Sec. 71.1  [Amended]

    2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal 
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9C, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated August 17, 1995, and effective September 16, 
1995, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 5000--Class D Airspace

* * * * *

ANE MA D Beverly, MA  [Revised]

Beverly Municipal Airport, MA
    (Lat. 42 deg.35'03'' N, long. 70 deg.54'59'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
2,600 feet MSL within a 4.1-mile radius of Beverly Municipal 
Airport, excluding that airspace within the Boston, MA, Class B 
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 dates and times will thereafter be 
continuously published in the Airport/Facility Directory.
* * * * *

ANE MA D Bedford, MA  [Revised]

Bedford, Lawrence G. Hanscom Field, MA
    (Lat. 42 deg.28'12'' N, long. 71 deg.17'20'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
2,600 feet MSL within a 4.7-mile radius of Lawrence G. Hanscom 
Field, excluding that airspace within the Boston, MA, Class B 
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 dates and times will thereafter be 
continuously published in the Airport/Facility Directory.
* * * * *

ANE CT D Danbury, CT  [Revised]

Danbury Municipal Airport, CT
    (Lat. 41 deg.22'17'' N, long. 73 deg.28'56'' W)
Carmel VORTAC
    (Lat. 41 deg.16'48'' N, long. 73 deg.34'53'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
3,000 feet MSL within a 6-mile radius of Danbury Municipal Airport, 
and within 1.2 miles on each side of the Carmel VORTAC 039 deg. 
radial, extending from the 6-mile radius to the Carmel VORTAC. This 
Class D airspace area is effective during the specific dates and 
times established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective 
dates and times will thereafter be continuously published in the 
Airport/Facility Directory.
* * * * *

ANE MA D Norwood, MA  [Revised]

Norwood Memorial Airport, MA
    (Lat. 42 deg.11'27'' N, long. 71 deg.10'23'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
2,600 MSL within a 4.5-mile radius of the Norwood Memorial Airport, 
excluding that airspace within the Boston, MA, Class B 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 dates and times will thereafter be continuously published 
in the Airport/Facility Directory.
* * * * *

ANE NH D Lebanon, NH  [Revised]

Lebanon Municipal Airport, NH
    (Lat. 43 deg.37'35'' N, long. 72 deg.18'15'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
3,100 feet MSL within a 4.8-mile radius of Lebanon Municipal 
Airport. This Class D airspace area is effective during the specific 
dates and times established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The 
effective dates and times will thereafter be continuously published 
in the Airport/Facility Directory.
* * * * *

ANE NH D Nashua, NH  [Revised]

Nashua Boire Field, NH
    (Lat. 42 deg.46'54'' N, long. 71 deg.30'53'' W)
Sports Center Airport, Pepperell
    (Lat. 42 deg.41'46'' N, long. 71 deg.33'00'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
2,700 feet MSL within a 5-mile radius of Boire Field; excluding that 
airspace within a 2-mile radius of Sports Center Airport, Pepperell, 
and that airspace within the Manchester Airport, NH, Class C 
airspace areas. This Class D airspace area is effective during the 
specific dates and times established in advance by a Notice to 
Airmen. The effective dates and times will thereafter be 
continuously published in the Airport/Facility Directory.
* * * * *

Subpart E--Class E Airspace

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Paragraph 6004--Class E airspace areas extending from the surface 
of the earth defined as extensions to Class D airspace areas.

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ANE MA E4 Beverly, MA  [Revised]

Beverly Municipal Airport, MA
    (Lat. 42 deg.35'03'' N, long. 70 deg.54'59'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within 3.2 miles 
on each side of the Topsfield NDB 317 deg. bearing extending from a 
4.1-mile radius of Beverly Municipal Airport to 7 miles northwest of 
the Topsfield NDB. This Class E airspace area is effective during 
the specific dates and times established in advance by a Notice to 
Airmen. The effective dates and times will thereafter be 
continuously published in the Airport/Facility Directory.
* * * * *

ANE NH E4 Lebanon, NH  [Revised]

Lebanon Municipal Airport, NH
    (Lat. 43 deg.37'35'' N, long. 72 deg.18'15'' W)
BURGR OM
    (Lat. 43 deg.43'57'' N, long. 72 deg.20'00'' W)
Hanover NDB
    (Lat. 43 deg.42'08'' N, long. 72 deg.10'39'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within 3.3 miles 
each side of the BURGR OM 352 deg. bearing from a 4.8-mile radius of 
Lebanon Municipal Airport to 8 miles north of the BURGR OM, and 
within 2.4 miles each side of the Hanover NDB 051 deg. bearing 
extending from the 4.8-mile radius to 7 miles northeast of the 
Hanover NDB. This Class E airspace area is effective during specific 
dates and times established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The 
effective dates and times will thereafter be continuously published 
in the Airport/Facility Directory.
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ANE NH E4 Nashua, NH  [Revised]

Nashua, Boire Field, NH
    (Lat. 42 deg.46'54'' N, long. 71 deg.30'53'' W)
CHERN NDB
    (Lat. 42 deg.49'24'' N, long. 71 deg.36'08'' W)
Manchester VORTAC
    (Lat. 42 deg.52'06'' N, long. 71 deg.22'10'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within 2.6 miles 
on each side of the CHERN NDB 303 deg. bearing extending from a 5-
mile radius of Boire Field to 7 miles northwest of the CHERN NDB, 
and that airspace extending upward from the surface within 1.1 miles 
on each side of the Manchester VORTAC 231 deg. radial extending from 
the 5-mile radius to 8.4 miles northeast of Boire Field. This Class 
E airspace area is effective during specific dates and times 
established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective dates 
and times will thereafter be continuously published in the Airport/
Facility Directory.
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    Issued in Burlington, MA, on February 8, 1996.
David J. Hurley,
Manager, Air Traffic Division, New England Region.
[FR Doc. 96-3492 Filed 2-14-96; 8:45 am]
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