[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 37 (Monday, February 26, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 8265-8266]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-856]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2006-26311; Airspace Docket No. 06-AWP-19]
RIN 2120-AA66


Modification of Class D Airspace; Luke Air Force Base, AZ

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies Class D airspace at Luke Air Force Base 
(LUF), AZ. This modification is necessary to contain and protect 
circling maneuvers for Category E aircraft executing these maneuvers in 
conjunction with Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) at the 
airport.

DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, May 10, 2007. The Director of the 
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 
title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to the annual 
revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Francie Hope, System Support 
Specialist, Western Service Center, AJO2-W2, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 15000 Aviation Boulevard, Lawndale, California 90261, 
telephone (310) 725-6502.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On December 7, 2006, the FAA published in the Federal Register (71 
FR 70910) a notice of proposed rulemaking to revise the Class D 
airspace at Luke Air Force Base, AZ. Interested parties were invited to 
participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on 
this proposal to the FAA. On January 11, 2007, a notice of proposed 
rulemaking correction was published in the Federal Register (72 FR 
1301), changing the legal description to better describe the requisite 
airspace. No comments were received. This modification is the same as 
that proposed in the notice. Class D airspace areas are published in 
Paragraph 5000 of FAA Order 7400.9P dated September 1, 2006, and 
effective September 15, 2006, which is incorporated by reference in 14 
CFR 71.1. The Class D airspace designation listed in this document will 
be published subsequently in the Order.

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The Rule

    This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 by modifying the Class D airspace area for Luke Air Force Base, 
AZ. This modification is necessary to contain and protect circling 
maneuvers for Category E aircraft executing these maneuvers in 
conjunction with Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) at the 
airport. This action modifies the existing LUF Class D airspace to 
extend upward from the surface to, but not including, 4000 feet mean 
sea level (MSL) and within a 5.6-mile radius of Luke AFB from a point 
intersecting the northwest portion of the Goodyear Class D airspace 
clockwise to a point intersecting the northern portion of the Glendale 
Class D airspace; and within a 4.4 mile radius of Luke AFB from the 
intersection of the southern portion of the Glendale Class D airspace 
clockwise to the intersection of the Goodyear Class D airspace; and 
excluding that portion within the Glendale, AZ, and Goodyear, AZ Class 
D airspace areas.
    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. 
Therefor, this regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory 
action'' under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' 
under Department of Transportation 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, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR 
TRAFFIC SERVICE 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 7400.9P, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated September 1, 2006, and effective September 15, 
2006, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.

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AWP AZ D Phoenix, Luke AFB, AZ [Amended]

Phoenix Luke AFB, AZ
    (Lat. 33[deg]32'06'' N, long. 112[deg]22'59'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to but not 
including 4,000 feet MSL and within a 5.6-mile radius of Luke AFB 
from a point intersecting the northwest portion of the Goodyear 
Class D airspace clockwise to a point intersecting the northern 
portion of the Glendale Class D airspace; and within a 4.4 mile 
radius of Luke AFB from the intersection of the southern portion of 
the Glendale Class D airspace clockwise to the intersection of the 
Goodyear Class D airspace; and excluding that portion within the 
Glendale, AZ, and Goodyear, AZ Class D airspace areas. 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 continually published in the Airport/
Facility Directory.
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    Issued in Los Angeles, California, on February 5, 2007.
Teri L. Bristol,
Acting Director of Terminal Operations, Western Service Area.
[FR Doc. 07-856 Filed 2-23-07; 8:45 am]
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