[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 223 (Wednesday, November 19, 1997)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 61622-61623]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-30355]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 97-ASO-14]


Revocation of Class E Airspace; Marietta Dobbins ARB (NAS 
Atlanta), GA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This amendment revokes Class E surface area airspace at 
Marietta Dobbins Air Reserve Base (ARB) (Naval Air Station [NAS] 
Atlanta). The required weather observations are no longer being taken 
after the control tower closes; therefore, the airport no longer meets 
the criteria for Class E surface area airspace.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, January 1, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy B. Shelton, Airspace Branch, Air 
Traffic Division, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 20636, 
Atlanta, Georgia 30320; Telephone (404) 305-5491.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Weather observations are a requirement for 
Class E surface area airspace. Since weather observations are no longer 
taken at Marietta Dobbins ARB (NAS Atlanta) after the control tower 
closes, the requirement for Class E surface area airspace is no longer 
being met; therefore, the Class E surface area airspace is no longer 
being met; therefore, the Class E surface area airspace must be 
revoked. This rule will become effective on the date specified in the 
EFFECTIVE DATE section. Since this action revokes the Class E surface 
area airspace, and as a result, eliminates the impact of Class E 
airspace on users of the airspace in the vicinity of Marietta Dobbins 
ARB (NAS Atlanta), notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) 
are unnecessary.
    Designations for Class E airspace areas designated as a surface 
area for an airport are published in FAA Order 7400.9E dated September 
10, 1997, and effective September 16, 1997, which is incorporated by 
reference in 14 CFR part 71.1. The Class E airspace designation listed 
in this document will be published subsequently in the Order.
    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--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, CLASS B, CLASS C, CLASS D, AND 
CLASS E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIRWAYS; ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

    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.


Sec. 71.1  [Amended]

    2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal 
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9E, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated September 10, 1997, and effective September 16, 
1997, is amended as follows:

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

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ASO GA E2  Marietta Dobbins ARB (NAS Atlanta), GA [Removed]
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    Issued in College Park, Georgia, on November 3, 1997.
Nancy B. Shelton,
Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division, Southern Region.
[FR Doc. 97-30355 Filed 11-18-97; 8:45 am]
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