[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 218 (Friday, November 8, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 57771-57772]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-28794]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 96-ASO-14]


Amendment to Class E2 Airspace; London, KY

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This amendment modifies the Class E2 airspace area at London, 
KY. An automated weather observing system has been installed at the 
London-Corbin Airport-Magee Field. This system transmits the required 
weather observations continuously to the Indianapolis Air Route Traffic 
Control Center, which is the controlling facility for the airport. 
Therefore, the Class E2 surface area is amended from part time to 
continuous.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, January 30, 1997.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On July 10, 1996, the FAA proposed to amend Part 71 of the Federal 
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR Part 71) by modifying Class E airspace at 
London, KY (61 FR 36313). This action would provide adequate Class E2 
airspace for IFR operations at the London-Corbin Airport-Magee Field.
    Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking 
proceeding by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. 
One letter objecting to the proposal was received. The commenter 
questioned the need for controlled airspace in the absence of air 
carrier operations, the reliability of the automated weather observing 
system, the certification date, and other airports with automated 
weather observing systems and communications with air traffic control. 
Controlled airspace does not exist as a result of air carrier 
operations, but rather to accommodate instrument procedures at an 
airport. The automated weather observing system operating at London, 
KY, is an Automated Surface Observation System (ASOS), not an Automated 
Weather Observation System (AWOS) as the commenter stated. The ASOS is 
the official certified government system, while the AWOS is not. The 
ASOS was commissioned as an ``operational'' system at London, KY, on 
September 18, 1996, and is maintained by dedicated National Weather 
Service (NWS) technicians, who are on call and operate in accordance 
with strict time parameters. Other airports that meet the FAA 
requirements for weather observations and reporting, as well as 
communications are being, or will be, processed for appropriate 
airspace action. Class E airspace areas designated as a surface area 
for an airport are published in Paragraph 6002 of FAA Order 7400.9D 
dated September 4, 1996, and effective September 16, 1996, which is 
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace 
designation listed in this document will be published subsequently in 
the Order.

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The Rule

    This amendment to Part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 
CFR part 71) modifies Class E2 airspace at London, KY. An automated 
weather observing system has been installed at the London-Corbin 
Airport--Magee Field. This system transmits the required weather 
observations continuously to the Indianapolis Air Route Traffic Control 
Center, which is the controlling facility for the airport. Therefore, 
the Class E2 surface area is amended from part time to continuous.
    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 7400.9D, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated September 4, 1996, and effective September 16, 
1996, is amended as follows:

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

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ASO KY E2 London, KY [Revised]

London-Corbin Airport-Magee Field, KY
    (Lat. 37 deg.05'14'' N., long. 84 deg.04'37'' W.)

    Within a 6-mile radius of London-Corbin Airport-Magee Field.
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    Issued in College Park, Georgia, on October 31, 1996.
Benny L. McGlamery,
Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division, Southern Region.
[FR Doc. 96-28794 Filed 11-7-96; 8:45 am]
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