[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 229 (Tuesday, November 30, 1999)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 66767-66768]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-31042]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 99-AWP-19]


Revocation of Class E and Class D Airspace, El Toro MCAS, CA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule

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SUMMARY: This action revokes the Class E surface area (E2) and Class D 
extension (D2) at El Toro MCAS, CA. The U.S. Marine Corps ceased 
operations at El Toro MCAS on July 2, 1999, thereby eliminating the 
necessity and criteria for controlled airspace.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC December 30, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Debra Trindle, Air Traffic Division, 
Airspace Specialist, A WP-520.10, Western Pacific Region, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 15000 Aviation Boulevard, Lawndale, California 
90261, telephone (310) 725-6613.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    In order to meet federal mandates with regard to Base Realignment 
and Closure, the U.S. Marine Corps ceased operations at El Toro MCAS on 
July 2, 1999. The airport was closed, air traffic control services were 
suspended, and all associated instrument procedures were cancelled. The 
cessation of all air operations and the closure of the airport have 
necessitated the revocation of the associated controlled airspace. The 
intended effect of this action is to revoke the class E surface area 
(E2) and Class D extension (D2) at El Toro MCAS, CA, as published in 
Paragraphs 6002 and 5000 of FAA Order 7400.9G dated September 1, 1999, 
and effective September 16, 1999, which is incorporated by reference in 
14 CFR 71.1. The Class E2 and Class D2 airspace designations listed in 
this document would be subsequently removed from this Order.

The Rule

    This amendment to Part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 
CFR part 71) revokes previously designated controlled airspace 
associated with El Toro MCAS.
    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

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current. Therefore, this 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 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 7400.9G, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated September 1, 1999, and effective September 16, 
1999, is amended as follows:

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

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AWP CA E2  El Toro MCAS, CA [Removed]

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Paragraph 5000  Class D airspace area designated as an extension to 
a Class C surface area.

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AWP CA D2  El Toro MCAS, CA [Removed]

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    Issued in Los Angeles, California, on November 4, 1999.
Dawna J. Vicars,
Assistant Manager, Air Traffic Division, Western-Pacific Region.
[FR Doc. 99-31042 Filed 11-29-99; 8:45 am]
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