[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 163 (Thursday, August 23, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 48231]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-16403]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2007-27374; Airspace Docket No. 07-ANM-2]


Establishment of Class E Airspace; Everett, WA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action will establish Class E surface airspace at 
Everett, WA. Controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate aircraft 
executing Special Visual Flight Rules (SVFR) operations at Everett, 
Snohomish County Airport (Paine Field), Everett, WA. This will improve 
the safety of SVFR aircraft at the Everett, Snohomish County Airport. 
Additionally this action also corrects the geographic location of 
Everett, Snohomish County Airport.

DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, October 25, 2007. The Director of the 
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 
1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and 
publication of conforming amendments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eldon Taylor, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Western Service Area Office, System Support Group, 1601 
Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425) 917-6726.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

History

    On June 1, 2007, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice 
of proposed rulemaking to establish Class E airspace at Everett, WA, 
(72 FR 30500). This action would improve the safety of SVFR aircraft at 
Everett, Snohomish County Airport (Paine Field), Everett, WA. 
Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking 
effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No 
comments were received.
    Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6005 of 
FAA Order 7400.9P dated September 1, 2006, and effective September 15, 
2006, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR part 71.1. The Class 
E airspace designations listed in this document will be published 
subsequently in that Order.

The Rule

    This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 by establishing Class E airspace at Everett, WA. Additional 
controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate SVFR aircraft at 
Everett, Snohomish County Airport (Paine Field), Everett, WA.
    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, 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 6002 Class E Airspace Areas Designated as a Surface Area.

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ANM WA E2 Everett, WA [New]

Everett, Snohomish County Airport (Paine Field), WA
    (Lat. 47[deg]54'23'' N., long. 122[deg]16'53'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
3,100 feet MSL within a 4.5-mile radius of the Snohomish County 
Airport. This Class E airspace is effective when the tower is not in 
operation. The effective date and time will be continuously 
published in the Airport/Facility Directory.
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    Issued in Seattle, Washington, on August 2, 2007.
Clark Desing,
Manager, System Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. E7-16403 Filed 8-22-07; 8:45 am]
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