[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 248 (Tuesday, December 24, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 67698-67699]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-32698]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 96-ASO-22]


Amendment to Class D Airspace; St. Petersburg Albert-Whited 
Airport, FL

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This amendment modifies Class D surface area airspace at the 
St. Petersburg, FL, Albert-Whited Airport. Due to the low density 
aircraft traffic environment at and the proximity of the Tampa 
International Airport to the Albert-Whitted Airport, the Class D 
airspace at the Albert-Whitted Airport above 1,500 feet AGL has been 
delegated to Tampa Approach Control. Therefore, the height of the 
Albert-Whitted Airport Class D airspace will be amended from 2,500 feet 
AGL to 1,500 feet AGL.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, March 27, 1997.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:.

History

    On October 17, 1996, the FAA proposed to amend Part 71 of the 
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR Part 71) by modifying Class D 
airspace at the St. Petersburg, FL, Albert-Whited Airport. (61 FR 
54108). This action would provide adequate Class D airspace for IFR 
operations at the Albert-Whited 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 are published in Paragraph 5000 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 D airspace 
designation listed in this document will be published subsequently in 
the Order.

The Rule

    This amendment to Part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regualtions (14 
CFR part 71) modifies Class D airspace at St. Petersburg, FL, Albert-
Whitted Airport by reducing the height from 2,500 feet AGL to 1,500 
feet AGL.
    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 5000  Class D airspace.

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ASO FL D St. Petersburg Albert-Whitted Airport, FL [Revised]

St. Petersburg, Albert-Whitted Airport, FL
    Lat. 27 deg.45'54'' N, Long. 82 deg.37'38'' W)
MacDill AFB
    Lat. 27 deg.50'57'' N, Long. 82 deg.31'17'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
1,500 feet MSL within a 4-mile radius of the Albert-Whitted Airport; 
excluding that portion northeast of a line connecting the points of 
intersection with a 4.5-mile radius circle centered on MacDill AFB; 
excluding that portion within the Tampa International Airport, FL, 
Class B airspace area. This Class D airspace area is effective 
during the days and times established in advance by a Notice to 
Airmen. The effective days and times will

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thereafter be continuously published in the Airport/Facility 
Directory.
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    Issued in College Park, Georgia, on December 13, 1996.
Benny L. McGlamery,
Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division Southern Region.
[FR Doc. 96-32698 Filed 12-23-96; 8:45 am]
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