[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 187 (Thursday, September 26, 2002)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 60561-60562]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-24447]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 02-AWP-4]


Establishment of Class D Airspace; Henderson Airport; Las Vegas, 
NV

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes a Class D surface area at Henderson 
Airport in Law Vegas, NV extending upward from the surface to, but not 
including, 4,000 feet MSL within a 4.1-mile radius of Henderson 
Airport, excluding Las Vegas Class B airspace. A review of air traffic 
operations and procedures at Henderson Airport has indicated the need 
for establishment of a Class D surface area at this location.

EFFECTIVE DATE: January 23, 2003.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeri Carson, Airspace Specialist, 
Airspace Branch, AWP-520.11, Air Traffic Division, Western-Pacific 
Region, Federal Aviation Administration, 15000 Aviation Boulevard, 
Lawndale, California 90261, telephone number (310) 725-6611.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On July 23, 2002, the FAA published a notice (67 FR 48064) 
proposing to establish Class D surface area airspace at Henderson 
Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada. Interested parties were invited to 
participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting comments on the 
proposal to the FAA. In the ensuing comment period, which closed on 
September 6, 2002, the FAA received no comments on the proposed action.

The Rule

    This action amends 14 CFR part 71 by establishing Class D airspace 
at Henderson Airport extending from the surface up to, but not 
including, 4,000 feet above Mean Seal Level (MSL) within a 4.1-mile 
radius of Henderson Airport, excluding Las Vegas Class B airspace. 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 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.
    Class D airspace areas are published in Paragraph 5000 of FAA Order 
7400.9K, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 30, 
2002, and effective September 16, 2002, through September 15, 2003, 
which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class D airspace 
designation listed in this document will be published subsequently in 
that Order.

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 part 71 of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations 
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

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Administration Order 7400.9K, Airspace Designations and Reporting 
Points, dated August 30, 2002, and effective September 16, 2002, is 
amended as follows:

Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace

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AWP CA D Henderson Airport, NV [New]

Henderson Airport, NV
    (Lat. 35[deg]58'35'' N, long, 115[deg]07'58'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to, but not 
including, 4,000 feet MSL within a 4.1-mile radius of Henderson 
Airport, excluding Las Vegas Class B airspace. This Class D airspace 
area is effective during the 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 Los Angeles, California, on September 16, 2002.
John Clancy,
Manager, Air Traffic Division, Western-Pacific Region.
[FR Doc. 02-24447 Filed 9-25-02; 8:45 am]
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