[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 233 (Friday, December 4, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 66980-66981]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-32247]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 98-ASO-12]


Establishment of Class D and E Airspace, Amendment to Class D and 
E Airspace; Montgomery, AL

agency: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), (DOT).

Action: Final rule.

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Summary: This amendment modifies Class D and E surface areas airspace 
for Montgomery Regional Airport--Dannelly Field, Montgomery, AL, and 
establishes Class D and E surface areas airspace for Maxwell AFB, AL. 
Presently, Maxwell AFB is contained within the Montgomery, AL, Class D 
and E airspace areas. As a result of this action, the Montgomery, AL, 
Class D and E airspace to the surface will be reduced concurrent with 
the establishment of the Class D and E airspace areas for Maxwell AFB.

effective date: 0901 UTC, January 28, 1999.

for further information contact: Nancy B. Shelton, Manager, Airspace 
Branch, Air Traffic Division, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 
20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 305-5627.

supplementary information:

History

    On October 9, 1998, the FAA proposed to amend part 71 of the 
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) by amending Class D and E 
surface areas airspace at Montgomery Regional Airport--Dannelly Field, 
Montgomery, AL, and establishing Class D and E surface areas airspace 
for Maxwell AFB, AL, (63 FR 54403). This action provides adequate Class 
D and E surface areas airspace for IFR operations at Montgomery 
Regional Airport--Dannelly Field, Montgomery, AL, and establishes Class 
D and E surface areas airspace at Maxwell AFB, AL. Maxwell AFB 
currently is included in the Montgomery, AL, Class D and E airspace 
areas. Class D designations and Class E airspace areas designated as 
surface areas for an airport are published in Paragraphs 5000 and 6002 
respectively of FAA Order 7400.9F, dated September 10, 1998, and 
effective September 16, 1998, which is incorporated by reference in 14 
CFR part 71.1. The Class D and E airspace designations listed in this 
document will be published subsequently in the Order.
    Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking 
proceeding by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. 
No comments objecting to the proposal were received.

The Rule

    This amendment to part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 
CFR part 71) amends Class D and E airspace at Montgomery Regional 
Airport--Dannelly Field, Montgomery, AL, and establishes Class D and E 
airspace at Maxwell AFB, AL. Class D and E airspace to the surface is 
required to accommodate current Standard Instrument Approach Procedures 
(SIAP's) and contain Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at 
Maxwell AFB.
    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 11304; 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 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  Class D Airspace

* * * * *

ASO AL D  Maxwell AFB, AL [New]

Maxwell AFB
    (Lat. 32 deg.22'45''N, long. 86 deg.21'45''W)
Montgomery Regional Airport--Dannelly Field, AL
    (Lat. 32 deg.18'02''N, long. 86 deg.23'38''W)
Montgomery VORTAC
    (Lat. 32 deg.13'20''N, long. 86 deg.19'11''W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
2,200 feet MSL within a 5-mile radius of Maxwell AFB, excluding that 
airspace south of a line 2.5 miles north of and parallel to RWY 10-
28 at Montgomery Regional Airport--Dannelly Field and southwest of a 
line along the Montgomery VORTAC 320 deg. radial. This Class D 
airspace area is effective during the specific days and times 
established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective days and 
times will thereafter be continuously published in the Airport/
Facility Directory.
* * * * *

ASO AL D  Montgomery, AL [Revised]

Montgomery Regional Airport--Dannelly Field, AL
    (Lat. 32 deg.18'02''N, long. 86 deg.23'38''W)
Maxwell AFB
    (Lat. 32 deg.22'45''N, long. 86 deg.21'45''W)
Montgomery VORTAC
    (Lat. 32 deg.13'20''N, long. 86 deg.19'11''W)


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    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
2,700 feet MSL within a 5-mile radius of Montgomery Regional 
Airport--Dannelly Field, excluding that airspace north of a line 2.5 
miles north of and parallel to RWY 10-28 at Montgomery Regional 
Airport--Dannelly Field and northeast of a line along the Montgomery 
VORTAC 320 deg. radial. This Class D airspace area is effective 
during the specific days and times established in advance by a 
Notice to Airmen. The effective days and times will thereafter be 
continuously published in the Airport/Facility Directory.
* * * * *

Paragraph 6002  Class E airspace designated as surface areas

* * * * *

ASO AL E2  Maxwell AFB, AL [New]

Maxwell AFB
    (Lat. 32 deg.22'45''N, long. 86 deg.21'45''W)
Montgomery Regional Airport--Dannelly Field, AL
    (Lat. 32 deg.18'02''N, long. 86 deg.23'38''W)
Montgomery VORTAC
    (Lat. 32 deg.13'20''N, long. 86 deg.19'11''W)

    Within a 5-mile radius of Maxwell AFB, excluding that airspace 
south of a line 2.5 miles north of and parallel to RWY 10-28 at 
Montgomery Regional Airport--Dannelly Field and southwest of a line 
along the Montgomery VORTAC 320 deg. radial. This Class E airspace 
area is effective during the specific days and times established in 
advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective days and times will 
thereafter be continuously published in the Airport/Facility 
Directory.
* * * * *

ASO AL E2  Montgomery, AL [Revised]

Montgomery Regional Airport--Dannelly Field, AL
    (Lat. 32 deg.18'02''N, long. 86 deg.23'38''W)
Maxwell AFB
    (Lat. 32 deg.22'45''N, long. 86 deg.21'45''W)
Montgomery VORTAC
    (Lat. 32 deg.13'20''N, long. 86 deg.19'11''W)

    Within a 5-mile radius of Montgomery Regional Airport--Dannelly 
Field, excluding that airspace north of a line 2.5 miles north of 
and parallel to RWY 10-28 at Montgomery Regional Airport--Dannelly 
Field and northeast of a line along the Montgomery VORTAC 320 deg. 
radial. This Class E airspace area is effective during the specific 
days and times established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The 
effective days and times will thereafter be continuously published 
in the Airport/Facility Directory.
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    Issued in College Park, Georgia, on November 19, 1998.
Nancy B. Shelton,
Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division, Southern Region.
[FR Doc. 98-32247 Filed 12-3-98; 8:45 am]
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