[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 102 (Thursday, May 25, 2000)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 33750-33751]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-13174]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 00-ANM-01]


Revision of Class E Airspace, Englewood, CO

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION:  Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends the Englewood, CO, Class E airspace to 
accommodate the revision of a Standard Instrument Approach Procedure 
(SIAP) at the Centennial Airport, Englewood, CO.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, August 10, 2000.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Durham, ANM-520.7, Federal 
Aviation Administration, Docket No. 00-ANM-01, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, 
Renton, Washington 98055-4056: telephone number: (425) 227-2527.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On January 24, 2000, the FAA proposed to amend Title 14 Code of 
Federal Regulations, part 71 (14 CFR part 71) by revising a Class E 
airspace extension at Englewood, CO, in order to accommodate a revised 
SIAP to the Centennial Airport, Englewood, CO. This amendment provides 
a small amount of additional Class E4 airspace at Englewood, CO, to 
meet current criteria standards associated with the SIAP. The FAA 
establishes Class E airspace where necessary to contain aircraft 
transitioning between the terminal and en route enivornments. The 
intended effect of this proposal is designed to provide for the safe 
and efficient use of the navigable airspace. This rule promotes safe 
flight operations under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) at the Centennial 
Airport and between the terminal and en route transition stages.
    The area will be depicted on aeronautical charts for pilot 
reference. The coordinates for this airspace docket are based on North 
American Datum 83. Class E airspace areas designated as an extension to 
a Class D airspace area, are published in paragraph 6004, of FAA

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Order 7400.9G dated September 1, 1999, and effective September 16,1999, 
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 Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations, part 71 (14 
CFR part 71) revise Class E airspace extension at Englewood, CO, in 
order to accommodate a revised SIAP to the Centennial Airport, 
Englewood, CO. This amendment provides a small amount of additional 
Class E4 airspace at Englewood, CO, to meet current criteria standards 
associated with the SIAP. The FAA establishes Class E airspace where 
necessary to contain aircraft transitioning between the terminal and en 
route environments. This rule is designed to provide for the safe and 
efficient use of the navigable airspace and to promote safe flight 
operations under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) at the Centennial 
Airport and between the terminal and en route transition stages.
    The area will be depicted on aeronautical charts for pilot 
reference. The coordinates for this airspace docket are based on North 
American Datum 83. Class E airspace areas designated as an extension to 
a Class D airspace area, are published Paragraph 6004, 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 E airspace 
designation listed in this document will be published subsequently in 
the Order.
    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 7400.9G, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated September 1, 1999, and effective September 16, 
1999, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6004  Class E airspace areas designated as an extension 
to a Class D airspace area.

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ANM CO E5  Englewood, CO [Revised]

Centennial Airport, CO
    (Lat. 39 deg.34'13" N, long. 104 deg.50'58" W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within 3.2-mile 
radius each side of the 178 deg. bearing from the Centennial Airport 
extending from the 4.4-mile radius to 14.1 miles south of the 
airport, and within 2.1 miles each side of the 109 deg. bearing from 
the Centennial Airport extending from the 4.4-mile radius to 5.5 
miles southeast of the airport. This Class E airspace area is 
effective during the specific dates and times established in advance 
by a Notice to Airmen. The effective dates and times will thereafter 
be continuously published in the Airport/Facility Directory.
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    Issued in Seattle, Washington, DC on May 12, 2000.
Daniel A. Boyle,
Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division, Northwest Mountain Region.
[FR Doc. 00-13174 Filed 5-24-00; 8:45 am]
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