[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 32 (Friday, February 15, 2002)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 7068-7069]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-3791]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 00-ANM-34]


Revision of Class E Airspace, Greeley, CO

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action revises the Class E airspace at Greeley, CO. A 
newly revised Airport Reference Point (ARP) coordinates at the Greeley-
Weld Airport has made this action necessary. The change of the ARP 
coordinates required the legal description of Greeley-Weld Airport 
Class E airspace to reflect the new coordinates. Additionally, a 
revision to the Class E 700-feet controlled airspace, above the surface 
of the earth was required to reflect changes in airspace configurations 
in Colorado. The intended effect of this proposal is to provide 
adequate controlled airspace for Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) 
operations at Greeley-Weld Airport, Greeley, CO.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, April 18, 2002.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Durham, ANM-520.7, Federal 
Aviation Administration, Docket No. 00-ANM-34, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., 
Renton, Washington 98055-4056: telephone number: (425) 227-2527.

History

    On August 27, 2001, the FAA proposed to amend Title 14 Code of 
Federal Regulations, part 71 (14 CFR part 71) by revising Class E 
airspace at Greeley, CO, in order to correct a change in the ARP at the 
Greeley-Weld Airport, Greeley, CO (66 FR 44994). This action provides 
Class E5 airspace at Greeley, CO, and to revise the Class E 700-feet 
airspace to meet current airspace requirements for IFR flight in 
Colorado. 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) revises Class E airspace at Greeley, CO, in order to 
change the ARP coordinates in the legal description of Greeley-Weld 
Airport. This amendment also revises Class E5 airspace at Greeley, CO, 
the revision to Class E 700-feet controlled airspace, above the surface 
of the earth is required to realign airspace configurations in the 
Denver, CO, terminal area due to the conversion from Stapleton 
International Airport to the Denver International Airport. Class E 700-
feet controlled airspace, above the surface of the earth is required to 
contain aircraft executing IFR procedures at Greeley-Weld Airport. 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 Greeley-Weld 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:

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 CO E5  Greeley, CO [Revised]

Greeley-Weld County Airport, CO

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    (Lat. 40 deg.25'43" N., long. 104 deg.37'58" W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
bounded by a line beginning at lat. 40 deg.38'00"N., long. 
104 deg.53'02"W.; to lat. 40 deg.41'00"N., long. 104 deg.27'02"W.; 
to lat. 40 deg.18'00"N., long. 104 deg.23'30"W.; to lat. 
40 deg.15'30"N., long. 104 deg.49'30"W.; thence to point of origin; 
excluding that airspace within Federal Airways, the Denver, CO; Fort 
Collins, CO, and Loveland, CO, 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. 02-3791 Filed 2-14-02; 8:45 am]
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