[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 155 (Thursday, August 10, 2000)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 48888-48889]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-20273]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 00-ANM-07]


Modification of Class E airspace, Wenatchee, WA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies the Wenatchee, WA, Class E airspace to 
remove the Fancher field airspace exclusion at the Panghorn Memorial 
Airport, Wenatchee, WA.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, October 05, 2000.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Durham, ANM-520.7, Federal 
Aviation Administration, Docket No. 00-ANM-07, 1601 Lind Avenue SW,

[[Page 48889]]

Renton, Washington 98055-4056: telephone number: (425) 227-2527.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On May 25, 2000, the FAA proposed to amend Title 14, Code of 
Federal Regulations, part 71 (14 CFR part 71) by modifying Class E 
airspace at Wenatchee, WA, to remove the Fancher Field airspace 
exclusion in the legal description for the Panghorn Memorial Airport, 
Wenatchee, WA (65 FR 33796). Fancher Field has been abandoned negating 
the requirement for its Class E2 airspace exclusion. This airspace 
modification would delete the airspace requirement for Fancher Field 
and correct the legal description for Wenatchee, WA. Interested parties 
were invited to participate in the rulemaking proceeding by submitting 
written comments on the proposal. No comments were received.

The Rule

    This amendment to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations, part 71 (14 
CFR part 71) modifies Class E airspace at Wenatchee, WA, by removing 
the Fancher Field airspace exclusion in the legal description for the 
Panghorn Memorial Airport, Wenatchee, WA. Fancher Field has been 
abandoned negating the requirement for its Class E2 airspace exclusion. 
This airspace modification deletes the airspace requirement for Fancher 
Field and corrects the legal description for Wenatchee, WA. 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 promote safe flight operations at the Wenatchee Airport.
    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 surface areas, 
are published in Paragraph 6002, 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 would 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, when promulgated, 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 proposes to amend 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 Designated as Surface Areas.

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ANM WA E2  Wenatchee, WA

Wenatchee, Panghorn Memorial Airport, WA

(Lat. 47 deg.23'55" N, long. 120 deg.12'24" W)

    Within a 4 mile radius of Panghorn Memorial Airport, and within 
2.7 miles each side of the Wenatchee VOR/DME 124 deg. radial 
extending from the 4-mile radius to 7 miles southeast of the VOR/
DME.
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    Issued in Seattle, Washington, on July 27, 2000.
Daniel A. Boyle,
Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division, Northwest Mountain Region.
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