[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 48 (Thursday, March 12, 1998)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 12043-12044]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-5923]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 98-AWP-9]


Proposed Modification of Class D Airspace; Mountain View, CA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: This notice proposes to modify the Class D surface area at 
Mountain View, CA, by revising the vertical limit within its current 
geographic boundary up to, but not including 2,500 feet MSL, excluding 
the San Jose (SJC) Class C surface area. A review of airspace 
classification has made this action necessary in order to achieve 
compliance with criteria stated in FAA Order 7400.2D. The intended 
effect of this proposal is to ensure that the Class D surface area at 
Mountain View, CA will be of sufficient size to allow for and contain 
the safe and efficient handling of operations at Moffett Federal 
Airfield (NUQ).

DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 13, 1998.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on the proposal in triplicate to: Federal 
Aviation Administration, Attn: Manager, Airspace Branch, AWP-520, 
Docket No. 98-AWP-9, Air Traffic Division, P.O. Box 92007, Worldway 
Postal Center, Los Angeles, California, 90009.
    The official docket may be examined in the Office of the Assistant 
Chief Counsel, Western-Pacific Region, Federal Aviation Administration, 
Room 6007, 15000 Aviation Boulevard, Lawndale, California, 90261.
    An informal docket may also be examined during normal business 
hours at the Office of the Manager, Airspace Branch, Air Traffic 
Division at the above address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeri Carson, Airspace Specialist, 
Airspace Branch, AWP-520, Air Traffic Division, Western-Pacific Region, 
Federal Aviation Administration, 15000 Aviation Boulevard, Lawndale, 
CA, 90261, telephone (310) 725-6611.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed 
rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments, as 
they may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the 
views and suggestions

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presented are particularly helpful in developing reasoned regulatory 
decisions on the proposal. Comments are specifically invited on the 
overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, environmental, and energy-
related aspects of the proposal. Communications should identify the 
airspace docket number and be submitted in triplicate to the address 
listed above. Individuals wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of 
their comments on this notice must submit with the comments a self-
addressed, stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: 
``Comments to Airspace Docket No. 98-AWP-9.'' The postcard will be 
date/time stamped and returned to the individual. All communications 
received on or before the specified closing date for comments will be 
considered before taking action on the proposed rule. The proposal 
contained in this notice may be changed in light of comments received. 
All comments submitted will be available for examination in the 
Airspace Branch, Air Traffic Division, at 1500 Aviation Boulevard, 
Lawndale, California 90261, both before and Traffic Division, at 15000 
Aviation Boulevard, Lawndale, California 90261, both before and after 
the closing date for comments. A report summarizing each substantive 
public contact with FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will 
be filed in the docket.

Availability of NPRM

    Any person may obtain a copy of this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
(NPRM) by submitting a request to the Federal Aviation Administration, 
Airspace Branch, P.O. Box 92007, Worldway Postal Center, Los Angeles, 
California 90009. Communications must identify the notice number of 
this NPRM. Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for 
future NPRM's should also request a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11-
2A, which describes the application procedures.

The Proposal

    The FAA is considering an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to modify the 
Class D airspace area at Mountain View, CA by revising the vertical 
limit within its current geographic boundary up to, but not including 
2,500 feet MSL, excluding the San Jose (SJC) Class C surface area. A 
review of airspace classification has made this action necessary in 
order to achieve compliance with criteria stated in FAA Order 7400.2D. 
The intended effect of this proposal is to ensure that the Class D 
surface area at Mountain View, CA will be of sufficient size to allow 
for and contain the safe and efficient handling of operations at 
Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ). Class D airspace designations for 
airspace areas designated as surface areas for airports are published 
in Paragraph 5000 of FAA Order 7400.9E dated September 10, 1997, and 
effective September 16, 1997, which is incorporated by reference in 14 
CFR 71.1. The Class D airspace designation listed in this document 
would be published subsequently in that Order.
    The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves 
an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and 
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. 
Therefore, this proposed regulation--(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 10034; 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 proposed rule would 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).

The Proposed Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation 
Administration proposes to amend 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; E.O. 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 the 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 5000: Class D airspace areas.

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AWP CA D--Mountain View, CA [Revised]

Moffett Federal Airfield, CA
    (Lat. 37 deg.24'55'' N, long. 122 deg.02'54'' W)
San Jose International airport, CA
    (Lat. 37 deg.21'42'' N, long. 121 deg.55'43'' W)
Palo Alto of Santa Clara County Airport, CA
    (Lat. 37 deg.27'40'' N, long. 122 deg.06'54'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to but not 
including 2,500 feet MSL within a 4.3-mile radius of Moffett Federal 
Airfield, excluding that airspace within the San Jose, CA, Class C 
airspace area, and excluding the portion within the Palo Alto of 
Santa Clara County Airport, CA, Class D airspace area during the 
specific dates and times it is effective. 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.
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    Issued in Los Angeles, California, on February 26, 1998.
John G. Clancy,
Manager, Air Traffic Division, Western-Pacific Region.
[FR Doc. 98-5923 Filed 3-11-98; 8:45 am]
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