[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 133 (Wednesday, July 10, 1996)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 36283-36284] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-17417] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Airspace Docket No. 96-ANE-12] Amendment to Class E Airspace; Pittsfield, MA AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Direct final rule; confirmation of effective date. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action confirms the effective date of a rule, published on [[Page 36284]] May 29, 1996, which revised the Class E airspace area at Pittsfield, MA (PSF) to provide for adequate controlled airspace for those aircraft using the GPS RWY 8 Instrument Approach Procedure to Pittsfield Municipal Airport. EFFECTIVE DATE: The rule published at 61 FR 26781 is effective on 0901 UTC, August 15, 1996. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph A. Bellabona, Operations Branch, ANE-530.6, Federal Aviation Administration, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803- 5299; telephone: (617) 238-7536; fax (617) 238-7596. The FAA published a direct final rule with a request for comments in the Federal Register on May 29, 1996 (61 FR 26781), The FAA uses the direct final rulemaking procedure for a non-controversial rule where the FAA believes that there will be no adverse public comment. The direct final rule advised the public that no adverse comments were anticipated, and that unless a written adverse comment, or a written notice of intent to submit such an adverse comment, were received within the comment period, the regulation would become effective on August 15, 1996. No adverse comments were received, and thus this document confirms that the final rule will become effective on that date. Issued in Burlington, MA, on July 1, 1996. David J. Hurley, Manager, Air Traffic Division, New England Region. [FR Doc. 96-17417 7-9-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-m