[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 93 (Monday, May 13, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 21953-21954]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-11931]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 96-ASO-7]


Amendment to Class D and E2 Airspace and Establishment of Class 
E4 Airspace; Jackson, TN

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This amendment modifies Class D and E2 Airspace and 
establishes Class E4 Airspace at Jackson, TN, for the McKellar-Sipes 
Regional Airport. This amendment is necessary because the arrival 
extension, which is currently part of the Class D surface area 
airspace, is greater than 2 miles and must, by regulation, be 
designated as Class E4 airspace.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, August 15, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Benny L. McGlamery, System Management Branch, Air Traffic Division, 
Federal Aviation Administration, PO Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; 
telephone (404) 305-5570.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

History

    On March 18, 1996, the FAA proposed to amend part 71 of the Federal 
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR Part 71) by modifying Class D and E2 and 
establishing Class E4 airspace at Jackson, TN 61 FR 10908). This action 
would provide adequate Class E airspace for IFR operations at the 
McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport.
    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. Class D airspace 
designations, Class E airspace designations for airspace areas 
designated as a surface area for an airport and Class E airspace 
designations for airspace areas designated as an extension to a Class D 
surface area are published in Paragraphs 5000, 6002 and 6004, 
respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9C, dated August 17, 1995, and 
effective September 16, 1995,

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which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class D and E 
airspace designations listed 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) modifies Class D and E2 and establishes Class E4 airspace 
at Jackson, TN, for the McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport.
    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. 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; EO 10854, 24 
FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389; 14 CFR 11.69.


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.

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ASO TN D Jackson, TN [Revised]

McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport, TN
    (lat. 35 deg.35'59'' N, long. 88 deg.54'56'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
2900 feet MSL within a 4.2-mile radius of the McKellar-Sipes 
Regional Airport. This Class D airspace area is effective during the 
specific days and times established in advance by a Notice to 
Airmen. The effective days and times will thereafter be continuously 
published in the Airport/Facility Directory.
* * * * *

Paragraph 6002  Class E airspace areas designated as a surface area 
for an airport.

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ASO TN E2 Jackson, TN [Revised]

McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport, TN
    (lat. 35 deg.35'59'' N, long. 88 deg.54'56'' W)

    Within a 4.2-mile radius of the McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport. 
This Class E airspace area is effective during the specific days and 
times established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective 
days and times will thereafter be continuously published in the 
Airport/Facility Directory.
* * * * *

Paragraph 6004  Class E airspace areas designated as an extension 
to a Class D surface area.

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ASO TN E4 Jackson, TN [New]

McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport, TN
    (lat. 35 deg.35'59'' N, long. 88 deg.54'56'' W)
McKellar VOR/DME
    (lat. 35 deg.36'13'' N, long. 88 deg.54'38'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within 3.1 miles 
each side of the McKellar VOR/DME 206 deg. radial, extending from 
the 4.2-mile radius of the McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport to 7 
miles southwest of the VOR/DME. This Class E airspace area is 
effective during the specific days and times established in advance 
by a Notice to Airmen. The effective days and times will thereafter 
be continuously published in the Airport/Facility Directory.
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    Issued in College Park, Georgia, on April 25, 1996.
Wade T. Carpenter,
Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division, Southern Region.
[FR Doc. 96-11931 Filed 5-10-96; 8:45 am]
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