[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 47 (Tuesday, March 11, 1997)] [Rules and Regulations] [Page 11078] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-6051] [[Page 11078]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 14 CFR Part 71 [Airspace Docket No. 96-ASO-41] Amendment to Class E Airspace; Fort Stewart, GA AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This amendment modifies the Class E airspace area at Fort Stewart, GA. A GPS RWY 32R Standard Instrument Approach Procedure (SIAP) has been developed for Wright AAF. Additional controlled airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface (AGL) is needed to accommodate this SIAP. EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, May 22, 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 January 2, 1997, the FAA proposed to amend Part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR Part 71) by modifying Class E airspace at Fort Stewart, GA (62 FR 70). This action would provide adequate Class E airspace for IFR operations at Wright AAF. 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. Designations for Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface are published in Paragraph 6005 of FAA Order 7400.9D dated September 4, 1996, and effective September 16, 1996. The Class E airspace designation listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order. The Rule This amendment to Part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) modifies Class E airspace at Fort Stewart, GA. A GPS RWY 32R SIAP has been developed for Wright AAF. Additional controlled airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface (AGL) is needed to accommodate this SIAP. 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 6005 Class E airspace areas extending upward from 700 feet above the surface of the earth. * * * * * ASO GA E5 Fort Stewart, GA [Revised] Fort Stewart, Wright AAF, GA (lat. 31 deg.53'21'' N, long. 81 deg.33'44'' W) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.6-mile radius of Wright AAF. * * * * * Issued in College Park, Georgia, on March 3, 1997. Benny L. McGlamery, Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division, Southern Region. [FR Doc. 97-6051 Filed 3-10-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-13-M