[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 220 (Monday, November 16, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 63600]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-30588]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 98-ANM-04]


Modification of Class D Airspace and Establishment of Class E 
Airspace; Klamath Falls, OR

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies Class D surface airspace at Klamath Falls 
International Airport by amending the effective hours to coincide with 
the Klamath Falls Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT). This action 
also establishes a Class E surface airspace area when the ATCT is 
closed. The effect of this action is to clarify when two-way radio 
communication with the ATCT is required and to provide adequate Class E 
airspace for instrument approach procedures when the tower is closed.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, January 28, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dennis Ripley, ANM-520.6, Federal Aviation Administration, Docket No. 
98-ANM-04, 1601 Lind Avenue S.W., Renton, Washington, 98055-4056; 
telephone number: (425) 227-2527.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On May 15, 1998, the FAA proposed to amend Title 14, Code of 
Federal Regulations, part 71 (14 CFR part 71) by modifying the Klamath 
Falls, OR, Class D surface area and by establishing a Class E surface 
area (63 FR 13153). This establishment of the Class E surface area 
provides the additional airspace necessary to allow terminal operations 
to and from the en route environment when the control tower is not in 
operation. 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 and 
paragraph 6002, respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9F, dated September 10, 
1998, and effective September 16, 1998, which is incorporated by 
reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E 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 airspace at 
Klamath Falls, OR, by amending the effective hours to coincide with the 
ATCT associated hours of operation. This action also establishes Class 
E surface area when the ATCT is closed. The intended effect of this 
rule is to clarify when two-way radio communication with the ATCT is 
required and to provide adequate Class E airspace for instrument 
approach procedures when the ATCT is closed.
    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; 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 7400.9F, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated September 10, 1998, and effective September 16, 
1998, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 5000  General.

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ANM OR D Klamath Falls, OR [Revised]

Klamath Falls International Airport, OR
    (Lat. 42 deg.09'22''N, long. 121 deg.43'59''W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
6,600 feet MSL within a 5.4-mile radius of the Klamath Falls 
International Airport. 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 6002  Class E airspace areas designated as a surface area 
for an airport.
* * * * *

ANM OR E2 Klamath Falls, OR [New]

Klamath Falls International Airport, OR
    (Lat. 42 deg.09'22''N long. 121 deg.43'59''W)

    Within a 5.4-mile radius of the Klamath Falls International 
Airport. 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 October 29, 1998.
Glenn A. Adams III,
Assistant Manager, Air Traffic Division, Northwest Mountain Region.
[FR Doc. 98-30588 Filed 11-13-98; 8:45 am]
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