[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 64 (Thursday, April 3, 1997)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 15825-15826]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-8501]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 97-ANM-01]


Establishment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Redmond, OR

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes the Redmond, Oregon, Class D and Class 
E4 airspace areas to accommodate the commissioning of an Airport 
Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) at Roberts Field. Additionally, this rule 
redesignates existing Class E2 airspace as part-time to preclude the 
concurrent existence of the different classes of airspace at Redmond, 
Oregon, designated as surface areas.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, May 22, 1997.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ted Melland, Operations Branch, ANM-532.1, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Docket No. 97-ANM-01, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, 
Washington 98055-4056; telephone number: (206) 227-2536.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

History

    On January 29, 1997, the FAA proposed to amend part 71 of the 
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to establish Class D and 
Class E4 airspace areas at Redmond, Oregon, to accommodate the 
commissioning of an ATCT at Roberts Field. Additionally, the FAA 
proposed to redesignate the existing Class E2 surface area as part-time 
to preclude the concurrent existence of different classes of airspace 
designated as surface areas (62 FR 4218).
    Interested parties were invited to participate in the rulemaking 
proceeding by submitting written comments on the proposal. No comments 
were received.
    The coordinates for this airspace docket are based on North 
American Datum 83. Class D and Class E airspace areas extending upward 
from the surface of the earth are published in paragraph 5000, 
paragraph 6004, and paragraph 6002, respectively, 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 and Class E 
airspace listed in this document will be published subsequently in the 
Order.

The Rule

    This amendment to part 71 of Federal Aviation Regulations 
establishes Class D and Class E4 airspace at Redmond, Oregon. These 
areas are designated part-time. Additionally, the existing Class E2 
surface area at Redmond, Oregon, is redesignated as part-time. These 
areas will be effective during specific dates and times established in 
advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective date and time will 
thereafter be continuously published in the Airport/Facility Directory.
    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 FAA 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; E.O. 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 the 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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ANM OR D Redmond, OR [New]

Redmond, Roberts Field, OR
    (lat. 44 deg.15'14'' N, long. 121 deg.09'00'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to, and 
including, 5,600 feet MSL within a 5.1-mile radius of Roberts Field. 
This Class D airspace area is effective during the specific dates 
and times established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The 
effective date and time 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.

* * * * *

ANM OR E4 Redmond, OR [New]

Redmond, Roberts Field, OR
Deschutes VORTAC
    (lat. 44 deg.15'10'' N, long. 121 deg.18'13'' W)


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    (lat. 44 deg.15'10'' N, long. 121  deg.18'13'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within 1.4 miles 
each side of the Deschutes VORTAC 269 deg. and 089 deg. radials 
extending from the 5.1-mile radius of Roberts Field to .9 mile west 
of the VORTAC. This Class E airspace area is effective during the 
specific dates and times established in advance by a Notice to 
Airmen. The effective date and time will thereafter be continuously 
published in the Airport/Facility Directory.
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Paragraph 6002  Class E airspace areas designated as a surface area 
for an airport.

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ANM OR E2 Redmond, OR [Revised]

Redmond, Roberts Field, OR
    (lat. 44 deg.15'14'' N, long. 121 deg.09'00'' W)
Deschutes VORTAC
    (lat. 44 deg.15'10'' N. long. 121 deg.18'13'' W)

    That airspace within a 5.1-mile radius of Roberts Field, and 
within 1.4 miles each side of the Deschutes VORTAC 269 deg. and 
089 deg. radials extending from the 5.1-mile radius of the airport 
to .9 mile west of the VORTAC. This Class E airspace area is 
effective during the specific dates and times established in advance 
by a Notice to Airmen. The effective date and time will thereafter 
be continuously published in the Airport/Facility Directory.
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    Issued in Seattle, Washington, on March 21, 1997.
Richard E. Prang,
Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division, Northwest Mountain Region.
[FR Doc. 97-8501 Filed 4-2-97; 8:45 am]
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