[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 129 (Thursday, July 7, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 39175-39176]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-13365]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket FAA 2005-21522; Airspace Docket No. 05-AWP-06]


Establishment of Class E Surface Area, South Lake Tahoe, CA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes a Class E Surface Area to replace 
existing Class D airspace at South Lake Tahoe, CA.

DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC September 1, 2005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Larry Tonish, Air Traffic Division, 
Airspace Specialist, AWP-520, Western-Pacific Region, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 15000 Aviation Boulevard, Lawndale, California 90261, 
telephone (310) 725-6539.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

History

    On January 20, 2005, the FAA revoked Class D airspace at South Lake 
Tahoe, CA due to the closure of the Airport Traffic Control Tower. This 
action will establish Class E Surface Area airspace at South Lake 
Tahoe, CA to replace the Class D airspace, and to contain instrument 
procedures in controlled airspace.
    Class E Surface Area airspace is published in Paragraph 6002 of FAA 
Order 7400.9M dated August 30, 2004, and effective September 16, 2004, 
which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E Surface 
Area airspace designation listed in this document would be published 
subsequently in this Order.

The Rule

    This amendment to 14 CFR, part 71 establishes Class E Surface Area 
at South Lake Tahoe, CA.
    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, 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; ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS.

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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]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal 
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9M, Airspace Designation and 
Reporting Points, dated August 30, 2004, and effective September 16, 
2004, is amended as follows:
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Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Designated as Surface Areas.

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AWP CA E2 South Lake Tahoe, CA [Established]

South Lake Tahoe Airport, CA

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    (Lat. 38[deg]53'38'' N., long. 122[deg]59'44'' W.)

    Within a 4.3-mile radius of the South Lake Tahoe Airport.

    Issued in Los Angeles, California, on June 28, 2005.
Leonard Mobley,
Acting Area Director, Western Terminal Operations.
[FR Doc. 05-13365 Filed 7-6-05; 8:45 am]
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