[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 92 (Monday, May 13, 2002)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 31946-31947]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-11903]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 01-ANM-19]


Establishment of Class E Airspace, St. George, UT

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes Class E airspace at the surface at St. 
George Municipal Airport, St. George, UT. The intended effect of this 
action is to provide adequate controlled airspace for Instrument Flight 
Rules (IFR) operations at St. George Municipal Airport, St. George, UT.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, August 8, 2002.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Durham, ANM-520.7, Federal 
Aviation Administration, Docket No. 01-ANM-19, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, 
Renton, Washington 98055-4056: telephone number: (425) 227-2527.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On February 21, 2002, the FAA proposed to amend Title 14 Code of 
Federal Regulations, part 71 (14 CFR part 71) by establishing Class E 
surface area airspace at St. George, UT, in order to provide a safer 
IFR environment at St. George Municipal Airport, St. George, UT (67 FR 
7980). This amendment provides additional Class E2 Surface Area 
controlled airspace at St. George, UT, to contain aircraft conducting 
instrument flight operations at St. George Municipal Airport. 
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) establishes Class E airspace at St. George, UT in order to 
provide adequate controlled airspace for IFR operations at St. George 
Municipal Airport, St. George, UT. This amendment establishes Class E2 
Surface Area airspace at St. George, UT to enhance safety and 
efficiency of IFR flight operations in the St. George, UT 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 IFR at 
the St. George Municipal 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 designated as surface areas 
for an airport, are published in Paragraph 6002, 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

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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 6002  Class E airspace areas designated as surface areas 
for an airport.

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ANM UT E2  St. George, UT [NEW]

St. George Municipal Airport, UT
    (Lat. 37 deg.05'26" N., long. 113 deg.35'35" W.)

    Within a 4.5-mile radius of St. George Municipal Airport. This 
Class E airspace is effective during specific dates 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 Seattle, Washington on April 30, 2002.
Charles E. Davis,
Acting Assistant Manager, Air Traffic Division, Northwest Mountain 
Region.
[FR Doc. 02-11903 Filed 5-10-02; 8:45 am]
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