[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 32 (Friday, February 15, 2002)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 7065-7066]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-3788]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 01-ANM-09]


Revision of Class E Airspace, Pasco, WA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action revises the Class E airspace at Pasco, WA. An area 
of uncontrolled airspace exists in the Tri-Cities terminal area. 
Additional Class E 1,200-feet controlled airspace, above the surface of 
the earth is required to contain aircraft conducting IFR operations at 
Pasco, Tri-Cities Airport. The intended effect of this proposal is to 
provide adequate controlled airspace for Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) 
operations at Pasco, Tri-Cities Airport, Pasco, WA.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, April 18, 2002.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Durham, ANM-520.7, Federal 
Aviation Administration, Docket No. 01-ANM-09, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., 
Renton, Washington 98055-4056: telephone number: (425) 227-2527.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On July 10, 2001, the FAA proposed to amend Title 14 Code of 
Federal Regulations, part 71 (14 CFR part 71) by revising Class E at 
Pasco, WA, in order to provide a safer IFR environment at Pasco, Tri-
Cities Airport, Pasco, WA (66 FR 35916). This amendment provides 
additional Class E5 1,200-feet controlled airspace at Pasco, WA, to 
contain IFR aircraft operating in the Pasco, Tri-Cities terminal area. 
Interested parties were invited to participate in the rulemaking 
proceeding by submitting written comments on the proposal. A revision 
to the legal description as written in the Notice for Proposed Rule 
Making (NPRM) was required for charting purposes to amend an error in 
the Class E 700 foot airspace at Richland, WA. This correction does not 
change the existing airspace at Richland, WA, as charted. This is 
considered an insignificant modification to the airspace description as 
the dimension of the proposed airspace described in the NPRM did not 
change.

The Rule

    This amendment to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations, part 71 (14 
CFR part 71) revises Class E airspace at Pasco, WA, in order to provide 
adequate controlled airspace for Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) 
operations at Pasco, Tri-Cities Airport, Pasco, WA. This amendment 
revises Class E5 airspace at Pasco, WA, to enhance safety and 
efficiency of IFR flight operations in the Tri-Cities terminal area. 
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 Pasco, Tri-Cities 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 extending upward from 700 
feet or more above the surface of the earth, are published in Paragraph 
6005, of FAA Order 7400.9J dated August 31, 2001, and effective 
September 16, 2001, 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:

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

Paragraph 6005  Class E airspace areas extending upward from 700 
feet or more above the surface of the earth.

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ANM WA E5  Pasco, WA [Revised]

Pasco, Tri-Cities Airport, WA
    (Lat. 46 deg.15'53" N., long 119 deg.07'08" W.)
Pasco VOR/DME
    (Lat. 46 deg.15'47" N., long. 119 deg.06'57" W.)
Richland Airport
    (Lat. 46 deg.18'20" N., long. 119 deg.18'15" W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within 9.2 miles northwest and 5.3 miles southeast of the Pasco VOR/
DME 046 deg. and 226 deg. radials extending from 20.1 miles 
northeast to 10.5 miles southwest of the VOR/DME, and within 8.3 
miles northeast and 6.1 miles southwest of the Pasco VOR/DME 
131 deg. radial extending from the VOR/DME to 26.3 miles southeast 
of the VOR/DME, and within 4.3 miles north and 6.6 miles south of 
the Pasco VOR/DME 288 deg. radial extending from 7 miles west of the 
VOR/DME to 23.1 miles west of the VOR/DME, and within 8.3 miles west 
and 4 miles east of the 026 deg. bearing from the Richland Airport 
extending from the airport to 20.9 miles; that airspace extending 
upward from 1,200 feet above the surface bounded by a line beginning 
at lat. 45 deg.49'00" N., long. 118 deg.00'00" W.; thence to lat. 
45 deg.49'00" N., long. 119 deg.45'00" W.; to lat 47 deg.00'00" N., 
long. 119 deg.45'00" W., to lat. 47 deg.00'00" N.long., 
118 deg.00'00" W.; thence to the point of origin, excluding that 
airspace within Federal Airways, and the Hermiston, OR; Pendleton, 
OR; Walla Walla, WA, Moses Lake, WA, Class E airspace areas.
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    Issued in Seattle, Washington, on December 27, 2001.
Daniel A. Boyle,
Assistant Manager, Air Traffic Division, Northwest Mountain Region.
[FR Doc. 02-3788 Filed 2-14-02; 8:45 am]
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