[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 56 (Tuesday, March 23, 2004)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 13467-13468]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-6048]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2003-16596; Airspace Docket No. 03-ASO-20]


Amendment of Class D, E2 and E4 Airspace; Columbus Lawson AAF, 
GA, and Class E5 Airspace; Columbus, GA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends Class D, E2, and E4 airspace at Columbus 
Lawson Army Air Field (AAF), GA, and Class E airspace at Columbus, GA. 
As a result of the relocation of the Lawson AAF Instrument Landing 
System (ILS) and the extension of Runway (RWY) 15-33, it has been 
determined a modification should be made to the Columbus Lawson AAF, 
GA, Class D, E2 and E4 airspace and to the Columbus, GA, Class E5 
airspace areas to contain the ILS RWY 33 Standard Instrument Approach 
Procedure (SIAP) to the Lawson AAF Airport. Additional surface area 
airspace and controlled airspace extending upward from 700 feet Above 
Ground Level (AGL) is needed to contain the SIAP.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, June 10, 2004.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Water R. Cochran, Manager, Airspace 
Branch, Air Traffic Division, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 
20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 305-5627.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

History

    On January 15, 2004, the FAA proposed to amend part 71 of the 
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) by amending Class D, E2, 
and E4 airspace at Columbus Lawson AAF, GA, and Class E5 airspace at 
Columbus, GA, (69 FR 2311). This action provides adequate Class D, E2, 
E4 and E5 airspace for IFR operations at Columbus Lawson AAF, GA. 
Designations for Class D airspace areas extending upward from the 
surface of the earth and Class E airspace designations for airspace 
designated as surface areas and airspace areas extending upward from 
700 feet or more above the surface of the earth are published in 
Paragraphs 5000, 6002, 6004 and 6005 respectively, of FAA Order 
7400.9L, dated September 2, 2003, and effective September 16, 2003, 
which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class D and E 
designations listed in this document will be published subsequently in 
the Order.
    Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking 
proceeding by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. 
No comments objecting to the proposal were received.

The Rule

    This amendment to part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 
CFR part 71) amends Class D, E2, and E4 airspace at Columbus Lawson 
AAF, GA, and Class E5 airspace at Columbus, GA.
    The FAA has determined that this rule 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, 
when promulgated, 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

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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

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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]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation 
Administration Order 7400.9L, Airspace Designations and Reporting 
Points, dated September 2, 2003, and effective September 16, 2003, is 
amended as follows:

Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace

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ASO GA D Columbus Lawson AAF, GA [Revised]

Columbus Lawson AAF, GA
    (Lat. 32[deg]20'14'' N, long. 84[deg]59'29'' W)

That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
2,700 feet MSL within a 4.2-mile radius of Lawson AAF, excluding 
that airspace within the Columbus Metropolitan Airport, GA, Class C 
airspace area. This Class D airspace area is effective during the 
specific days 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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Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Designated as Surface Areas

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ASO GA E2 Columbus Lawson AAF, GA [Revised]

Columbus Lawson AAF, GA
    (Lat. 32[deg]20'14'' N, long. 84[deg]59'29'' W)

Within a 4.2-mile radius of Lawson AAF; excluding that airspace 
within the Columbus Metropolitan Airport, GA, Class C airspace area. 
This Class E airspace area is effective during the specific days 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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Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Areas Designated as an Extension to 
a Class D or Class E Surface Area

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ASO GA E4 Columbus Lawson AAF, GA [Revised]

Lawson AAF, GA
    (Lat. 32[deg]20'14'' N, long. 84[deg]59'29'' W)
Lawson VOR/DME
    (Lat. 32[deg]19'57'' N, long. 84[deg]59'36'' W)
Lawson NDB
    (Lat. 32[deg]17'36'' N, long. 85[deg]01'24'' W)

That airspace extending upward from the surface within 1.2 miles 
each side of the Lawson VOR/DME 214[deg] radial extending from the 
4.2-mile radius of Lawson AAF to 6 miles southwest of the NDB. This 
Class E airspace area is effective during the specific days and 
times established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective 
date and time

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will thereafter be continuously published in the Airport/Facility 
Directory.
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Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Designated as Surface Areas

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ASO GA E5 Columbus, GA [Revised]

Columbus Metropolitan Airport, GA
    (Lat. 32[deg]30'59'' N, long. 84[deg]56'20'' W)
Lawson AAF, GA
    (Lat. 32'20'14'' N, long. 84[deg]59'29'' W)
Lawson VOR/DME
    (Lat. 32[deg]19'57'' N, long. 84[deg]59'36'' W)
Lawson LOC
    (Lat. 32[deg]20'43'' N, long. 84[deg]59'55'' W)

That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 10-mile radius of Columbus Metropolitan Airport and within 
a 7.6-mile radius of Lawson AAF and within 2.5 miles each side of 
Lawson VOR/DME 340[deg] radial, extending from the 7.6-mile radius 
to 15 miles north to the VOR/DME and within 4 miles each side of the 
Lawson LOC 127[deg] course, extending from the 7.6-mile radius to 
10.6 miles southeast of Lawson AAF.
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    Issued in College Park, Georgia, on February 26, 2004.
Jeffrey U. Vincent,
Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division, Southern Region.
[FR Doc. 04-6048 Filed 3-22-04; 8:45 am]
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