[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 28 (Monday, February 11, 2002)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 6161-6163]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-3246]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2001-11180; Airspace Docket No. 01-AWA-6]
RIN 2120-AA66


Modification of the Washington Tri-Area Class B Airspace Area; DC

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies the Washington, DC, Tri-Area Class B 
airspace area. Specifically, this action renames one of the airports 
within the Washington, DC, Tri-Area Class B airspace area from 
(Washington National Airport to the Ronald Reagan Washington National 
Airport). The FAA is taking this action to accurately reflect the new 
name of the airport. This editorial modification does not involve a 
change to the dimensions or operating

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requirements of the Washington, DC, Tri-Area Class B airspace area.

EFFECTIVE DATE: April 18, 2002.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant or Janet Glivings, 
Airspace and Rules Division, ATA-400, Office of Air Traffic Airspace 
Management, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, 
SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On February 6, 1998, President William Jefferson Clinton signed 
into law the bill, introduced and passed by Congress (Public Law 105-
154), that changed the name of Washington National Airport to Ronald 
Reagan Washington National Airport.

The Rule

    This action amends 14 CFR part 71 by changing the name of the 
Washington National Airport to the Ronald Reagan Washington National 
Airport. This action is being taken, as mandated by Public Law 105-154, 
dated February 6, 1998, to accurately reflect the new name of the 
airport, within the Washington, DC, Tri-Area Class B airspace area, 
located in the District of Columbia and Virginia.
    Since this action merely involves an editorial change to the name 
of the airport, and does not involve a change in the dimensions or 
operating requirements of the Class B airspace area, notice and public 
procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary.
    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. 
Therefore, this regulation:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866;
    (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under Department of 
Transportation (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.
    The coordinates for this airspace docket are based on North 
American Datum 83. Class B airspace areas are published in paragraph 
3000 of FAA Order 7400.9J, dated August 31, 2001, and effective 
September 16, 2001, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 
section 71.1. The Class B airspace area listed in this document will be 
published subsequently in the Order.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical 
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance 
with FAA Order 1050.1D, Policies and Procedures for Considering 
Environmental Impacts. This airspace action is not expected to cause 
any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no extraordinary 
circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental 
assessment.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

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 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 7400.9J, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated August 31, 2001, and effective September 16, 
2001, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 3000--Subpart B-Class B Airspace.

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AEA DC B Washington Tri-Area, DC [Revised]
Andrews AFB (ADW) (Primary Airport)
    (Lat. 38 deg.48'39" N., long. 76 deg.52'01' W.)
Baltimore-Washington International Airport, MD (BWI) (Primary 
Airport)
    (Lat. 39 deg.10'31" N., long. 76 deg.40'09" W.)
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, DC (DCA) (Primary 
Airport)
    (Lat. 38 deg.51'08" N., long. 77 deg.02'16" W.)
Washington Dulles International Airport, DC (IAD) (Primary Airport)
    (Lat. 38 deg.56'39" N., long. 77 deg.27'25" W.)
Armel VORTAC (AML)
    (Lat. 38 deg.56'05" N., long. 77 deg.28'00" W.)
Fort Meade NDB
    (Lat. 39 deg.05'04" N., long. 76 deg.45'36" W.)
Baltimore VORTAC
    (Lat. 39 deg.10'16" N., long. 76 deg.39'40" W.)
Andrews VORTAC
    (Lat. 38 deg.48'26" N., long. 76 deg.51'59" W.)
Washington VOR/DME
    (Lat. 38 deg.51'34" N., long. 77 deg.02'11" W.)

Boundaries

    Area A. That airspace extending upward from the surface to and 
including 10,000 feet MSL within a 7-mile radius of the Armel 
VORTAC; within a 7-mile radius of the Baltimore VORTAC; within a 7-
mile radius of the Andrews VORTAC; and within a 7-mile radius of the 
Washington VOR/DME; excluding the airspace bounded on the north by 
an east/west line 1.5 miles north of the Fort Meade NDB, on the east 
by a north/south line 2 miles east of the Fort Meade NDB, and on the 
south and west by the 7-mile radius of the Baltimore VORTAC; 
excluding that airspace bounded to the north by an east/west line 
along lat. 38 deg.46'20" N., on the east by a north/south line along 
long. 76 deg.54'24Prime; W., to the 7-mile radius of the Andrews 
VORTAC, and on the west by a north/south line along long. 
76 deg.59'29" W., to the 7-mile radius of the Washington VOR/DME; 
excluding Prohibited Area P-56.
    Area B. That airspace extending upward from 1,500 feet MSL to 
and including 10,000 feet MSL beginning at lat. 38 deg.41'35" N., 
long. 77 deg.01'18" W., then counterclockwise along the 10-mile DME 
arc of the Andrews VORTAC to lat. 38 deg.58'25" N., long. 
76 deg.52'51" W., then counterclockwise along the 10-mile DME arc 
Washington VOR/DME to lat. 38 deg.57'08" N., long. 
77 deg.12'50Prime; W., to lat. 38 deg.46'29" N., long. 77 deg.13'13" 
W., then counterclockwise along the 10-mile DME arc of the 
Washington VOR/DME to the point of beginning; and that airspace 
beginning at lat. 39 deg.05'24" N., long. 77 deg.18'17" W., then 
counterclockwise along the 12-mile DME arc of the Armel VORTAC to 
lat. 38 deg.46'22"" N., long. 77 deg.18'58" W., to the point of 
beginning; and that airspace beginning at lat. 39 deg.07'19" N., 
long. 76 deg.54'38" W., then clockwise along the 12-mile DME arc of 
the Baltimore VORTAC to lat. 38 deg.58'23" N., long. 76 deg.37'28" 
W., to the point of beginning; excluding that airspace designated as 
Area A, Area F, and Prohibited Area P-56.
    Area C. That airspace extending upward from 2,500 feet MSL to 
and including 10,000 feet MSL beginning at lat. 38 deg.39'25" N., 
long. 77 deg.13'28" W., then counterclockwise along the 15-mile DME 
arc of the Washington VOR/DME to lat. 38 deg.36'36" N., long. 
77 deg.03'46" W., then counterclockwise along the 15-mile DME arc of 
the Andrews VORTAC to lat. 38 deg.55'40" N., long. 76 deg.35'09" W., 
then counterclockwise along the 15-mile DME arc of the Baltimore 
VORTAC to lat. 39 deg.06'16" N., long. 76 deg.58'15" W., then 
counterclockwise along the 15-mile DME arc of the Washington VOR/DME 
to lat. 39 deg.04'27" N., long. 77 deg.12'03" W., then 
counterclockwise along the 15-mile DME arc of the Armel VORTAC to 
lat. 39 deg.05'02" N., long. 77 deg.12'34" W., to the point of the 
beginning; and that airspace beginning at lat. 39 deg.08'59" N., 
long. 77 deg.18'10" W., then counterclockwise along the 15-mile DME 
arc of the Armel VORTAC to lat. 38 deg.42'47" N., long. 
77 deg.19'05" W., to the point of beginning; excluding that airspace 
designated as Area A, Area B, Area F, Prohibited Area P-56, and

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that airspace contained in Restricted Area R-4001B when active.
    Area D. That airspace extending upward from 3,500 feet MSL to 
and including 10,000 feet MSL between the 15-mile radius and the 20-
mile radius of the Andrews VORTAC, the Washington VOR/DME, and the 
Baltimore VORTAC beginning at lat. 38 deg.40'21" N., long. 
76 deg.28'36" W., to lat. 39 deg.02'10" N., long. 76 deg.16'11" W., 
then counterclockwise along the 20-mile DME arc of the Baltimore 
VORTAC to lat. 39 deg.21'20" N., long. 77 deg.01'08" W., to lat. 
39 deg.16'32" N., long. 77 deg.20'50" W., to lat. 39 deg.08'59" N., 
long. 77 deg.18'10" W., then clockwise along the 15-mile DME arc of 
the Armel VORTAC to lat. 39 deg.04'27" N., long. 77 deg.12'04" W., 
then clockwise along the 15-mile DME arc of the Washington VOR/DME 
to lat. 39 deg.06'16" N., long. 76 deg.58'16" W., then clockwise 
along the 15-mile DME arc of the Baltimore VORTAC to lat. 
38 deg.55'40" N., long. 76 deg.35'10" W., then clockwise along the 
15-mile DME arc of the Andrews VORTAC to lat. 38 deg.36'36" N., 
long. 77 deg.03'47" W., then clockwise along the 15-mile DME arc of 
the Washington VOR/DME to lat. 38 deg.43'12" N., long. 77 deg.18'07" 
W., then clockwise along the 15-mile DME arc of the Armel VORTAC to 
lat. 38 deg.42'47" N., long. 77 deg.19'05" W., to lat. 38 deg.36'42" 
N., long. 77 deg.19'18" W., then counterclockwise along the 20-mile 
DME arc of the Washington VOR/DME to lat. 38 deg.31'47" N., long. 
77 deg.06'10" W., then counterclockwise along the 20-mile DME arc of 
the Andrews VORTAC to the point of beginning; excluding the airspace 
contained in Restricted Areas R-4001A and R-4001B when active.
    Area E. That airspace extending upward from 3,000 feet MSL to 
and including 10,000 feet MSL between the 15-mile radius and the 20-
mile radius of the Armel VORTAC beginning at lat. 38 deg.43'20" N., 
long. 77 deg.38'10" W., to lat. 38 deg.39'05" N., long. 
77 deg.41'31" W., then counterclockwise along the 20-mile DME arc of 
the Armel VORTAC to lat. 38 deg.36'38" N., long. 77 deg.34'06" W., 
then along the boundary of Restricted Area R-6608A to lat. 
38 deg.36'11" N., long. 77 deg.25'07" W., then counterclockwise 
along the 20-mile DME arc of the Armel VORTAC to lat. 38 deg.37'06" 
N., long. 77 deg.19'51" W., then counterclockwise along the 20-mile 
DME arc of the Washington VOR/DME to lat. 38 deg.36'42" N., long. 
77 deg.19'18" W., to lat. 38 deg.42'46" N., long. 77 deg.19'06" W., 
then clockwise along the 15-mile DME arc of the Armel VORTAC to the 
point of beginning; and that airspace beginning at lat. 
39 deg.08'56" N., long. 77 deg.37'57" W., to lat. 39 deg.13'13" N., 
long. 77 deg.41'15" W., then clockwise along the 20-mile DME arc of 
the Armel VORTAC to lat. 39 deg.15'49" N., long. 77 deg.23'45" W., 
to lat. 39 deg.16'32" N., long. 77 deg.20'50" W., to lat. 
39 deg.08'58" N., long. 77 deg.18'11" W., then counterclockwise 
along the 15-mile DME arc of the Armel VORTAC to the point of 
beginning; and that airspace beginning at lat. 38 deg.42'46" N., 
long. 77 deg.19'06" W., to lat. 39 deg.08'58" N., long. 
77 deg.18'11" W., then clockwise along the 15-mile DME arc of the 
Armel VORTAC to lat. 39 deg.05'02" N., long. 77 deg.12'35" W., to 
lat. 38 deg.39'25" N., long. 77 deg.13'29" W., then clockwise along 
the 15-mile DME arc of the Washington VOR/DME to lat. 38 deg.43'12" 
N., long.77 deg.18'08" W., then clockwise along the 15-mile DME arc 
of the Armel VORTAC to the point of beginning.
    Area F. That airspace extending upward from 1,900 feet MSL to 
and including 10,000 feet MSL beginning at the point along a line 
northeast of the Manassas Municipal/Harry P. Davis Field 1 mile 
parallel to Runway 16L localizer course and the 12-mile DME arc of 
the Armel VORTAC (lat. 38 deg.44'09" N., long. 77 deg.29'55" W.), 
then northwest along the line to Interstate Highway 66, then west 
along Interstate Highway 66 to U.S. Highway 29, then west along U.S. 
Highway 29 to the 12-mile DME arc of the Armel VORTAC (lat. 
38 deg.47'13" N., long. 77 deg.38'22" W.), then counterclockwise 
along the 12-mile DME arc of the Armel VORTAC to the point of 
beginning.
    Area G. That airspace extending upward from 4,500 feet MSL to 
and including 10,000 feet MSL between the 15-mile radius and the 20-
mile radius of the Armel VORTAC beginning at lat. 39 deg.08'56" N., 
long. 77 deg.37'57" W., to lat. 39 deg.13'13" N., long. 
77 deg.41'15" W., then counterclockwise along the 20-mile DME arc of 
the Armel VORTAC to lat. 38 deg.39'05" N., long. 77 deg.41'32" W., 
to lat. 38 deg.43'20" N., long. 77 deg.38'11" W., then clockwise 
along the 15-mile DME arc of the Armel VORTAC to the point of 
beginning; and that airspace beginning at lat. 39 deg.02'10" N., 
long. 76 deg.16'11" W., to lat. 38 deg.56'51" N., long. 
76 deg.12'19" W., to lat. 38 deg.44'15" N., long. 76 deg.16'04" W., 
to lat. 38 deg.40'21" N., long. 76 deg.28'36" W., to the point of 
beginning.
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on January 31, 2002.
Reginald C. Matthews,
Manager, Airspace and Rules Division.
[FR Doc. 02-3246 Filed 2-8-02; 8:45 am]
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