[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 86 (Tuesday, May 5, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 24744-24745]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-11856]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 98-AWP-9]


Modification of Class D Airspace; Mountain View, CA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies the Class D surface area at Mountain 
View, CA by revising the vertical limit within its 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 made this 
action necessary in order to achieve compliance with criteria stated in 
FAA Order 7400.2D. This action will 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).

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC August 13, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jeri Carson, Airspace Specialist, Airspace Branch, AWP-520, Air Traffic 
Division, Western-Pacific Region,

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Federal Aviation Administration, 15000 Aviation Boulevard, Lawndale, 
California 90261, telephone (310) 725-6611.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

History

    On March 12, 1998, the FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR part 71 by 
modifying the Class D surface area at Mountain View, CA (63 FR 12043). 
This action will revise the vertical limit within the current 
geographic boundary of the Mountain View Class D surface area up to, 
but not including 2,500 feet MSL, excluding the San Jose (SJC) Class C 
surface area. This action will achieve compliance with criteria stated 
in FAA Order 7400.2D by ensuring that the Mountain View Class D surface 
area is of sufficient size to allow for and contain the safe and 
efficient handling of operations at Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ).
    Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking 
proceeding by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. 
No comments to the proposal were received. 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 will be published subsequently in 
the Order.

The Rule

    This amendment to 14 CFR part 71 modifies the Class D surface area 
at Mountain View, CA. A review of airspace classification made it 
necessary to revise the vertical limit of the Mountain View, CA Class D 
surface area within its current geographic boundary up to, but not 
including 2,500 feet MSL, excluding the San Jose (SJC) Class C surface 
area. The effect of this action will be provision of adequate airspace 
to allow for and contain the safe and efficient handling of operations 
at Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ).
    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. 
Therefore, this--(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; 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; 14 CFR 11.69.


Sec. 71.1  [Amended]

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

Paragraph 5000--Subpart D--Class D Airspace

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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 April 22, 1998.
John G. Clancy,
Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division, Western-Pacific Region.
[FR Doc. 98-11856 Filed 5-4-98; 8:45 am]
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