[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 71 (Tuesday, April 13, 2004)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 19314-19315]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-8357]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2004-16861; Airspace Docket No. 04-ASO-1]


Amendment of Class D and E4 Airspace; Homestead, FL

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends Class D and E4 airspace at Homestead, FL. 
The name of the airport has changed from Dade County--Homestead 
Regional

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Airport to Homestead Air Reserve Base (ARB). As a result of an 
evaluation, it has been determined a modification should be made to the 
Homestead, FL, Class D and E4 airspace areas to contain the Tactical 
Air Navigation (TACAN) or Instrument Landing System (ILS) Runway (RWY) 
5, Standard Instrument Approach Procedure (SIAP) to the Homestead ARB. 
Additional surface area airspace is needed to contain the SIAP.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, June 10, 2004.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Walter 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 February 19, 2004, the FAA proposed to amend part 71 of the 
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) by amending Class D and 
E4 airspace at Homestead ARB, FL (69 FR 7713). This action provides 
adequate Class D and E4 airspace for IFR operations at Homestead ARB, 
FL. 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 are published in Paragraphs 5000 and 6004 
respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9L, dated September 2, 2003, and 
effective September 16, 2003, which is incorporated by reference in 14 
CFR part 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 and E4 airspace at Homestead ARB, FL.
    The FAA has determined that this proposed 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, 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 
proposes to amend 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 FL D Homestead, FL [Revised]

Homestead ARB, FL
    (Lat. 25[deg]29[min]18[sec] N., long. 80[deg]23[min]01[sec] W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
2,500 feet MSL within a 5.5-mile radius of Homestead ARB.
* * * * *

Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Areas Designated as an Extension to 
a Class D or Class E Surface Area

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ASO FL E4 Homestead, FL [Revised]

Homestead ARB, FL
    (Lat. 25[deg]29[min]18[sec] N., long. 80[deg]23[min]01[sec] W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within 1.5 miles 
each side of the 50[deg] bearing and the 230[deg] bearing from 
Homestead ARB extending from the 5.5-mile radius to 7 miles 
northeast and southwest of the airport.
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    Issued in College Park, Georgia on March 31, 2004.
Jeffrey U. Vincent,
Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division, Southern Region.
[FR Doc. 04-8357 Filed 4-12-04; 8:45 am]
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