[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 229 (Wednesday, November 26, 2008)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 71966-71968]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-28073]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2008-1140; Airspace Docket No. 08-ASW-24]


Proposed Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Corpus 
Christi Naval Air Station/Truax Field, TX

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend the geographic coordinates of 
the Class D and E Airspace areas for Corpus Christi Naval Air Station 
(NAS)/Truax Field, Corpus Christi, TX. The FAA's National Aeronautical 
Charting Office is requesting this action to enhance the safety and 
management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) aircraft operations at 
Corpus Christi NAS/Truax Field.

DATES: 0901 UTC. Comments must be received on or before January 12, 
2009.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West 
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001. You 
must identify the docket number FAA-2008-1140/Airspace Docket No. 08-
ASW-24,

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at the beginning of your comments. You may also submit comments on the 
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. You may review the public 
docket containing the proposal, any comments received, and any final 
disposition in person in the Dockets Office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The Docket Office 
(telephone 1-800-647-5527), is on the ground floor of the building at 
the above address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott Enander, Central Service Center, 
Operations Support Group, Federal Aviation Administration, Southwest 
Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76193-0530; telephone: (817) 
222-5582.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed 
rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments, as 
they may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the 
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing 
reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are 
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, 
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. 
Communications should identify both docket numbers and be submitted in 
triplicate to the address listed above. Commenters wishing the FAA to 
acknowledge receipt of their comments on this notice must submit with 
those comments a self-addressed, stamped postcard on which the 
following statement is made: ``Comments to Docket No. FAA-2008-1140/
Airspace Docket No. 08-ASW-24.'' The postcard will be date/time stamped 
and returned to the commenter.

Availability of NPRMs

    An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the 
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking 
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's Web page at http://www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/.
    Additionally, any person may obtain a copy of this notice by 
submitting a request to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), 
Office of Air Traffic Airspace Management, ATA-400, 800 Independence 
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591, or by calling (202) 267-8783. 
Communications must identify both docket numbers for this notice. 
Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future NPRMs 
should contact the FAA's Office of Rulemaking (202) 267-9677, to 
request a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11-2A, Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking Distribution System, which describes the application 
procedure.

The Proposal

    This action proposes to amend Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations 
(14 CFR), Part 71 by bringing current the geographic coordinates for 
Class D, E2 and E4 Airspace for the Corpus Christi NAS/Truax Field, 
Corpus Christi, TX. These coordinates would be depicted on appropriate 
aeronautical charts.
    Class D surface areas are published in Paragraph 5000 of FAA Order 
7400.9S, dated October 3, 2008, and effective October 31, 2008, which 
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1.
    Class E2 surface areas are published in Paragraph 6002 of FAA Order 
7400.9S, dated October 3, 2008, and effective October 31, 2008, which 
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1.
    Class E4 airspace areas designated as extensions to a Class D 
surface area are published in Paragraph 6004 of FAA Order 7400.9S, 
dated October 3, 2008, and effective October 31, 2008, which is 
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class D and E airspace 
designations listed in this document would be published subsequently in 
the Order.
    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. The FAA's authority to 
issue rules regarding aviation safety is found in Title 49 of the U.S. 
Code. Subtitle 1, Section 106 describes the authority of the FAA 
Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more 
detail the scope of the agency's authority. This rulemaking is 
promulgated under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, 
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the FAA is charged with 
prescribing regulations to assign the use of airspace necessary to 
ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient use of airspace. This 
regulation is within the scope of that authority as it would amend 
controlled airspace at Corpus Christi NAS/Truax Field, Corpus Christi, 
TX.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (Air).

The Proposed Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation 
Administration proposes to amend 14 CFR Part 71 as follows:

PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; 
AIRWAYS; ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

    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]

    2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal 
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9S, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated October 3, 2008, and effective October 31, 
2008, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.

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ASW TX D Corpus Christi NAS/Truax Field, TX [Amended]

Corpus Christi NAS/Truax Field, TX
    (Lat. 27[deg]41'34'' N., long. 97[deg]17'25'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
2,500 feet MSL within a 4.3-mile radius of Corpus Christi NAS/Truax 
Field; excluding that airspace within the Corpus Christi 
International Airport, TX, Class C airspace area. 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 continuously published in the Airport/
Facility Directory.

Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Designated as Surface Areas.

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ASW TX E2 Corpus Christi NAS/Truax Field, TX [Amended]

Corpus Christi NAS/Truax Field, TX
    (Lat. 27[deg]41'34'' N., long. 97[deg]17'25'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
2,500 feet MSL within a 4.3-mile radius of Corpus Christi NAS/Truax 
Field; excluding that airspace

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within the Corpus Christi International Airport, TX, Class C 
airspace area. This Class E 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 continuously 
published in the Airport/Facility Directory.

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

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ASW TX E4 Corpus Christi NAS/Truax Field, TX [Amended]

Corpus Christi NAS/Truax Field, TX
    (Lat. 27[deg]41'34'' N., long. 97[deg]17'25'' W.)
Corpus Christi VORTAC
    (Lat. 27[deg]54'14'' N., long. 97[deg]26'42'' W.)
Truax VORTAC
    (Lat. 27[deg]41'11'' N., long. 97[deg]17'41'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within 1.3 miles 
each side of the 012[deg] radial of the Truax VORTAC extending from 
the 4.3-mile radius of Corpus Christi NAS/Truax Field to 5 miles 
north of the airport and within 2.1 miles each side of the 119[deg] 
radial of the Truax VORTAC extending from the 4.3-mile radius to 6.2 
miles southeast of the airport and within 2.3 miles each side of the 
147[deg] radial of the Corpus Christi VORTAC extending from the 4.3-
mile radius of the airport to 6.3 miles southeast of the airport and 
within 2.1 miles each side of the 329[deg] radial of the Truax 
VORTAC extending from the 4.3-mile radius of the airport to 6.2 
miles northwest of the airport; excluding that airspace within the 
Corpus Christi International Airport, TX, Class C airspace area.
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    Issued in Fort Worth, TX on November 14, 2008.
Roger M. Trevino,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. E8-28073 Filed 11-25-08; 8:45 am]
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