[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 147 (Tuesday, July 31, 2001)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 39435]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-19044]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 01-ASO-9]


Establishment of Class E2 Airspace; Greenwood, MS

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes Class E2 airspace at Greenwood, MS, 
for the Greenwood-Leflore Airport. The Greenwood Airport Traffic 
Control Tower is a part time facility. When the control tower is 
closed, Memphis Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) provides 
approach control service. This requires establishment of Class E2 
surface area airspace.

EFFECTIVE DATE: July 31, 2001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Walter R. Cochran, Manager, Airspace 
Branch, Air Traffic Division, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 
20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 305-5627.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    The Greenwood-Leflore Airport lies within Class D airspace. The 
Greenwood Airport Traffic Control Tower is a part time facility. When 
the control tower closes, Memphis ARTCC provides approach control 
service for the Greenwood-Leflore Airport. Since the Memphis ARTCC 
provides approach control service and the proper classification of 
airspace to accommodate aircraft conducting standard instrument 
approach procedures is not available, flight safety interests may be 
affected. Accordingly, immediate corrective action is taken herein, in 
the interest of flight safety, to establish Class E2 airspace in the 
vicinity of Greenwood-Leflore Airport. Therefore, I find that notice 
and public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are impracticable and 
contrary to the public interest. Designations for Class E are published 
in FAA Order 7400.9H, dated September 1, 2000, and effective September 
16, 2000, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR part 71.1. The 
Class E designations listed in this document will be published 
subsequently in the Order.

The Rule

    This amendment to Part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 
CFR Part 71) establishes Class E2 airspace at Greenwood, MS.
    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 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; 14 CFR 11.69.


Sec. 71.1  [Amended]

    2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal 
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9H, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated September 1, 2000, and effective September 16, 
2000, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6002  Class E Airspace Designated as Surface Areas.

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ASO MS E2  Greenwood, MS [New]

Greenwood--Leflore Airport, MS
    (Lat. 33 deg.29'44"N, long. 90 deg.05'03"W)

    Within a 4-mile radius of Greenwood--Leflore Airport. This Class 
E airspace area is effective during the specific days 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 College Park, Georgia, on July 19, 2001.
Richard Biscomb,
Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division, Southern Region.
[FR Doc. 01-19044 Filed 7-30-01; 8:45 am]
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