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71.1. The Class E airspace designation
listed in this document will be
published subsequently in this Order.
The Direct Final Rule Procedure
The FAA anticipates that this
regulation will not result in adverse or
negative comment, and, therefore, issues
it as a direct final rule. 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.
Unless a written adverse or negative
comment or a written notice of intent to
submit an adverse or negative comment
is received within the comment period,
the regulation will become effective on
the date specified above. After the close
of the comment period, the FAA will
publish a document in the Federal
Register indicating that no adverse or
negative comments were received and
confirming the date on which the final
rule will become effective. If the FAA
does receive, within the comment
period, an adverse or negative comment,
or written notice of intent to submit
such a comment, a document
withdrawing the direct final rule will be
published in the Federal Register, and
a notice of proposed rulemaking may be
published with a new comment period.
Comments Invited
Although this action is in the form of
a direct final rule, and was not preceded
by a notice of proposed rulemaking,
interested persons are invited to
comment on this rule by submitting
such written data, views, or arguments
as they may desire. Communications
must identify both docket numbers. All
communications received on or before
the closing date for comments will be
considered, and this rule may be
amended or withdrawn in light of the
comments received. Factual information
that supports the commenter’s ideas and
suggestions is extremely helpful in
evaluating the effectiveness of this
action and determining whether
additional rulemaking action would be
needed.
Comments are specifically invited on
the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
the rule that might suggest a need to
modify the rule. All comments
submitted will be available, both before
and after the closing date for comments,
in the Rules Docket for examination by
interested persons. A report that
summarizes each FAA-public contact
concerned with the substance of this
action will be filed in the Rules Docket.
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Agency Findings
PART 71—[AMENDED]
This rule does not have federalism
implications, as defined in Executive
Order No. 13132, because it does not
have a substantial direct effect on the
States, on the relationship between the
National Government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government. Accordingly, the
FAA has not consulted with state
authorities prior to publication of this
rule.
The FAA has determined that this
regulation is noncontroversial and
unlikely to result in adverse or negative
comments. For the reasons discussed in
the preamble, I certify that this
regulation (1) is not a ‘‘significant
regulatory action’’ under Executive
Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant
rule’’ under Department of
Transportation (DOT) Regulatory
Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034,
February 26, 1979); and (3) does not
warrant preparation of a Regulatory
Evaluation as these routine matters will
only affect air traffic procedures and air
navigation. It is certified that these
proposed rules will not have significant
economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
I
Authority for This Rulemaking
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
regarding aviation safety is found in
Title 49 of the United States Code.
Subtitle I, 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, Sovereignty and use of airspace.
Under that section, the FAA is charged
with issuing regulations to ensure the
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
airspace. This regulation is within the
scope of that authority since it defines
controlled airspace in the vicinity of the
Palmer Metropolitan Airport to ensure
the safety of aircraft operating near that
airport and the efficient use of that
airspace.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (air).
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, pursuant to the authority
delegated to me, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends part 71 of the
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR
part 71) as follows:
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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.
2. The incorporation by reference in 14
CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation
Administration Order 7400.9M,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 30, 2004, and
effective September 16, 2004, is
amended as follows:
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§ 71.1
[Amended]
Paragraph 6005—Class E airspace areas
extending upward from 700 feet or more
above the surface of the earth.
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ANE ME E5 Brunswick, ME [Revised]
Brunswick NAS, ME
(Lat. 43°53′32″ N, long. 69°56′19″ W)
Wiscasset Airport, ME
(Lat. 43°57′40″ N, long. 69°42′48″ W)
That airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface within a 7.8-mile
radius of Brunswick NAS and within 3 miles
each side of the 169° bearing from the
Brunswick NAS extending from the 7.8-mile
radius to 10 miles south of the airport and
within an 8.4-mile radius of Wiscasset
Airport and within 4 miles south and 6 miles
north of the 109° bearing from the Wiscasset
Airport extending from the 8.4-mile radius to
15.5 miles east of the airport.
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Issued in Jamaica, New York, on May 18,
2005.
John G. McCartney,
Acting Area Director, Eastern Terminal
Operations.
[FR Doc. 05–10418 Filed 5–24–05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–M
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2005–21142; Airspace
Docket No. 05–AEA–12]
Amendment of Class E Airspace;
Brunswick, ME
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Direct final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This action amends the Class
E–4 airspace area at Brunswick Naval
Air Station (NAS), ME. This action is
prompted by the relocation of the
Brunswick Navy TACAN navigational
aid. Portions of the designated airspace
were described using the TACAN
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radials and distances. This action
describes the airspace using the Airport
Reference Point (ARP) as the sole point
of origin instead of the airport and
TACAN.
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, September
1, 2005.
Comments for inclusion in the Rules
Docket must be received on or before
June 24, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on the rule
to the Docket Management System, U.S.
Department of Transportation, Room
Plaza 401, 400 Seventh Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20590–0001. You must
identify the docket number, FAA–2005–
21142/Airspace Docket No. 05–AEA–12,
at the beginning of your comments. You
may also submit comments on the
Internet at https://dms.dot.gov. You may
review the public docket containing the
proposal, any comments received, and
any final disposition in person at the
Dockets Office between 9 am and 5 pm,
Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The Docket Office (telephone
1–800–647–5527) is located on the plaza
level of the Department of
Transportation NASSIF Building at the
street address stated above.
An informal docket may also be
examined during normal business hours
at the office of the Area Director, Eastern
Terminal Operations, Federal Aviation
Administration, 1 Aviation Plaza,
Jamaica, NY 11434–4809; telephone
(718) 553–4501; fax (718) 995–5691.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Francis Jordan, Airspace Specialist,
Airspace and Operations, ETSU, 1
Aviation Plaza, Jamaica, NY 11434–
4809; telephone (718) 553–4521; fax
(718) 995–5693.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA
is revising the Class E–4 airspace
designation at Brunswick, ME from one
based on the Brunswick TACAN and the
airport location to one based solely on
the airport location. The FAA uses the
Brunswick, ME E–4 airspace to
accommodate aircraft using standard
instrument approach procedures
(SIAPs) to Brunswick NAS under
Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). The
current definition of the airspace area
uses the Brunswick Navy TACAN as a
reference point. Since the United States
Navy is changing the location of the
TACAN, the airspace description must
be changed to reference only the Airport
Reference Point (ARP). This change will
not result in any changes in the size of
the Brunswick E–4 controlled airspace
area. Class E–4 airspace designations for
airspace areas extending upward from
the surface are published in paragraph
6004 of FAA Order 7400.9M, dated
August 30, 2004, and effective
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September 16, 2004, which is
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
71.1. The Class E airspace designation
listed in this document will be
published subsequently in this Order.
The Direct Final Rule Procedure
The FAA anticipates that this
regulation will not result in adverse or
negative comment, and, therefore, issues
it as a direct final rule. 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.
Unless a written adverse or negative
comment or a written notice of intent to
submit an adverse or negative comment
is received within the comment period,
the regulation will become effective on
the date specified above. After the close
of the comment period, the FAA will
publish a document in the Federal
Register indicating that no adverse or
negative comments were received and
confirming the date on which the final
rule will become effective. If the FAA
does receive, within the comment
period, an adverse or negative comment,
or written notice of intent to submit
such a comment, a document
withdrawing the direct final rule will be
published in the Federal Register, and
a notice of proposed rulemaking may be
published with a new comment period.
Comments Invited
Although this action is in the form of
a direct final rule, and was not preceded
by a notice of proposed rulemaking,
interested persons are invited to
comment on this rule by submitting
such written data, views, or arguments
as they may desire. Communications
must identify both docket numbers. All
communications received on or before
the closing date for comments will be
considered, and this rule may be
amended or withdrawn in light of the
comments received. Factual information
that supports the commenter’s ideas and
suggestions is extremely helpful in
evaluating the effectiveness of this
action and determining whether
additional rulemaking action would be
needed.
Comments are specifically invited on
the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
the rule that might suggest a need to
modify the rule. All comments
submitted will be available, both before
and after the closing date for comments,
in the Rules Docket for examination by
interested persons. A report that
summarizes each FAA-public contact
concerned with the substance of this
action will be filed in the Rules Docket.
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Agency Findings
This rule does not have federalism
implications, as defined in Executive
Order No. 13132, because it does not
have a substantial direct effect on the
States, on the relationship between the
National Government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government. Accordingly, the
FAA has not consulted with state
authorities prior to publication of this
rule.
The FAA has determined that this
regulation is noncontroversial and
unlikely to result in adverse or negative
comments. For the reasons discussed in
the preamble, I certify that this
regulation (1) is not a ‘‘significant
regulatory action’’ under Executive
Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant
rule’’ under Department of
Transportation (DOT) Regulatory
Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034,
February 26, 1979); and (3) does not
warrant preparation of a Regulatory
Evaluation as these routine matters will
only affect air traffic procedures and air
navigation. It is certified that these
proposed rules will not have significant
economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Authority for This Rulemaking
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
regarding aviation safety is found in
Title 49 of the United States Code.
Subtitle I, 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, Sovereignty and use of airspace.
Under that section, the FAA is charged
with issuing regulations to ensure the
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
airspace. This regulation is within the
scope of that authority since it defines
controlled airspace in the vicinity of the
Palmer Metropolitan Airport to ensure
the safety of aircraft operating near that
airport and the efficient use of that
airspace.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (air).
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, pursuant to the authority
delegated to me, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends part 71 of the
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR
part 71) as follows:
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EFFECTIVE DATE:
PART 71—[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for part 71
continues to read as follows:
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2. The incorporation by reference in 14
CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation
Administration Order 7400.9M,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 30, 2004, and
effective September 16, 2004, is
amended as follows:
I
[Amended]
Paragraph 6004—Class E airspace areas
extending upward from the surface of the
earth.
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ANE ME E4 Brunswick, ME [Revised]
Brunswick NAS, ME
(Lat. 43°53′32″N, long. 69°56′19″W)
That airspace extending upward from the
surface within 3 miles each side of the 169°
bearing from the Brunswick NAS extending
from the 4.3-mile radius of the airport to 6.5
miles south of the airport and within 2 miles
each side of the 017° bearing from the
Brunswick NAS extending from the 4.3-mile
radius of the airport to 9.5 miles northeast of
the airport.
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Issued in Jamaica, New York, on May 18,
2005.
John G. McCartney,
Acting Area Director, Eastern Terminal
Operations.
[FR Doc. 05–10419 Filed 5–24–05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–M
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 73
[Docket No. FAA–2004–17178; Airspace
Docket No. 03–AWA–7]
RIN 2120–AA66
Establishment of Prohibited Area 51;
Bangor, WA
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This action establishes a
prohibited area (P–51) over the U.S.
Naval Submarine Base, at Bangor, WA.
The prohibited area replaces a
Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) that
is currently in effect. The FAA is taking
this action in response to a request from
the U.S. Navy as part of its efforts to
enhance the security of the Naval
Submarine Base, Bangor, WA.
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Ken
McElroy, Airspace and Rules, Office of
System Operations and Safety, Federal
Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202)
267–8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113,
40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959–
1963 Comp., p. 389.
§ 71.1
0901 UTC, December
22, 2005.
History
On June 28, 2004, the FAA published
a notice in the Federal Register,
proposing to establish a prohibited area
over the U.S. Naval Submarine Base,
Bangor, WA (69 FR 36031). The FAA
proposed this action, at the request of
the U.S. Navy, to enhance the security
of the Bangor facility. Interested parties
were invited to participate in this
rulemaking effort by submitting written
comments on the proposal. The FAA
received 576 comments in response to
this notice. All comments, including
those addressed to Members of
Congress, were considered. Although
the official comment period ended
August 12, 2004, comments were
received through September, 2004, and
were considered in this rulemaking
action. The FAA believed due to the
intense public interest and the
comments on file, that extending the
official deadline would not have
resulted in any additional information
that would have contributed to our
decision making process.
Analysis of Comments
The vast majority of these comments
expressed general opposition to the
proposal. The following is a discussion
of the substantive comments received.
A number of comments suggested that
other large military facilities in
California and Virginia do not have
Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR’s)
and that the restrictions were
established in an inconsistent manner.
They also pointed out that there is no
credible terrorism threat here in the
United States that would warrant such
restrictions.
Other large naval facilities, such as
those in California and Virginia, do not
have the same operational requirements
or mission as that at U.S Naval
Submarine Base, Bangor, WA. The
attacks of September 11, 2001, exposed
weaknesses in the defense of U.S. assets.
Today, some critics still claim the
necessary steps to prevent terrorist
attacks have not been taken. P–51 will
allow the Navy to protect vital U.S.
assets (TRIDENT submarines) by
preventing aircraft over flights at low
altitude.
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A few commenters stated there is not
enough time to scramble aircraft to
intercept hostile aircraft.
The FAA does not agree. Establishing
a prohibited area will give the
government the time to react if an
aircraft enters the area. The
government’s intention would be for
taking defensive measures on the
surface to preparing to use lethal force
from air or ground naval assets.
Some commenters stated that if a
terrorist wants to fly an aircraft into a
submarine, P–51 will not prevent them
from doing so. Terrorists don’t follow
the rules.
The FAA agrees. However, the Navy
aggressively pursues a multitude of
defense measures to deter an airborne
attack. Each of these measures includes
identification of potential hostile
aircraft. The only feasible way for early
identification is to prevent low altitude
flight over the facilities. Aircraft
violating P–51 will draw the attention of
security forces and may provide the
time needed to take the actions
necessary to protect the people,
submarines, and buildings on the
ground.
Numerous comments were received
stating that general aviation aircraft
(GA) are not viable threats. (The
commenters cited the suicidal pilot in a
small aircraft that crashed his plane into
an office building, in Florida causing
very little damage.) They stated that a
small aircraft fully loaded with
explosives would not damage a
submarine.
The FAA does not agree. The
characteristics and design of TRIDENT
submarines are classified and, therefore,
we are unable to discuss them in
specifics. However, the FAA does
believe the potential for serious damage
to the submarine does exists, whether it
is from a direct impact or from collateral
damage (fire, flood, etc.) around or near
the submarine.
Some commenters pointed out that P–
51 will only serve to advertise U.S.
Naval Submarine Base Bangor as a target
for terrorist.
The FAA does not agree. There has
never been any secrecy to the existence
or the location of U.S. Naval Submarine
Base, Bangor, in Washington state;
which can be sourced and confirmed on
the Internet. The important issue is that
we protect our national assets instead of
hoping terrorists are not aware of the
locations.
Several commenters including the
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
(AOPA) stated that P–51 conflicts with
V–165/V–287 because the width of
these airways is 4NM each side of the
centerline.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2005-21142; Airspace Docket No. 05-AEA-12]
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Brunswick, ME
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Direct final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: This action amends the Class E-4 airspace area at Brunswick
Naval Air Station (NAS), ME. This action is prompted by the relocation
of the Brunswick Navy TACAN navigational aid. Portions of the
designated airspace were described using the TACAN
[[Page 29945]]
radials and distances. This action describes the airspace using the
Airport Reference Point (ARP) as the sole point of origin instead of
the airport and TACAN.
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, September 1, 2005.
Comments for inclusion in the Rules Docket must be received on or
before June 24, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on the rule to the Docket Management System,
U.S. Department of Transportation, Room Plaza 401, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001. You must identify the docket number,
FAA-2005-21142/Airspace Docket No. 05-AEA-12, at the beginning of your
comments. You may also submit comments on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov. You may review the public docket containing the proposal,
any comments received, and any final disposition in person at the
Dockets Office between 9 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays. The Docket Office (telephone 1-800-647-5527) is
located on the plaza level of the Department of Transportation NASSIF
Building at the street address stated above.
An informal docket may also be examined during normal business
hours at the office of the Area Director, Eastern Terminal Operations,
Federal Aviation Administration, 1 Aviation Plaza, Jamaica, NY 11434-
4809; telephone (718) 553-4501; fax (718) 995-5691.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Francis Jordan, Airspace
Specialist, Airspace and Operations, ETSU, 1 Aviation Plaza, Jamaica,
NY 11434-4809; telephone (718) 553-4521; fax (718) 995-5693.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA is revising the Class E-4 airspace
designation at Brunswick, ME from one based on the Brunswick TACAN and
the airport location to one based solely on the airport location. The
FAA uses the Brunswick, ME E-4 airspace to accommodate aircraft using
standard instrument approach procedures (SIAPs) to Brunswick NAS under
Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). The current definition of the airspace
area uses the Brunswick Navy TACAN as a reference point. Since the
United States Navy is changing the location of the TACAN, the airspace
description must be changed to reference only the Airport Reference
Point (ARP). This change will not result in any changes in the size of
the Brunswick E-4 controlled airspace area. Class E-4 airspace
designations for airspace areas extending upward from the surface are
published in paragraph 6004 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 airspace designation listed in
this document will be published subsequently in this Order.
The Direct Final Rule Procedure
The FAA anticipates that this regulation will not result in adverse
or negative comment, and, therefore, issues it as a direct final rule.
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.
Unless a written adverse or negative comment or a written notice of
intent to submit an adverse or negative comment is received within the
comment period, the regulation will become effective on the date
specified above. After the close of the comment period, the FAA will
publish a document in the Federal Register indicating that no adverse
or negative comments were received and confirming the date on which the
final rule will become effective. If the FAA does receive, within the
comment period, an adverse or negative comment, or written notice of
intent to submit such a comment, a document withdrawing the direct
final rule will be published in the Federal Register, and a notice of
proposed rulemaking may be published with a new comment period.
Comments Invited
Although this action is in the form of a direct final rule, and was
not preceded by a notice of proposed rulemaking, interested persons are
invited to comment on this rule by submitting such written data, views,
or arguments as they may desire. Communications must identify both
docket numbers. All communications received on or before the closing
date for comments will be considered, and this rule may be amended or
withdrawn in light of the comments received. Factual information that
supports the commenter's ideas and suggestions is extremely helpful in
evaluating the effectiveness of this action and determining whether
additional rulemaking action would be needed.
Comments are specifically invited on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the rule that might
suggest a need to modify the rule. All comments submitted will be
available, both before and after the closing date for comments, in the
Rules Docket for examination by interested persons. A report that
summarizes each FAA-public contact concerned with the substance of this
action will be filed in the Rules Docket.
Agency Findings
This rule does not have federalism implications, as defined in
Executive Order No. 13132, because it does not have a substantial
direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the National
Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government. Accordingly,
the FAA has not consulted with state authorities prior to publication
of this rule.
The FAA has determined that this regulation is noncontroversial and
unlikely to result in adverse or negative comments. For the reasons
discussed in the preamble, I certify that this regulation (1) is not a
``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; (2) is
not a ``significant rule'' under Department of Transportation (DOT)
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
and (3) does not warrant preparation of a Regulatory Evaluation as
these routine matters will only affect air traffic procedures and air
navigation. It is certified that these proposed rules will not have
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Authority for This Rulemaking
The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, 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, Sovereignty and use of
airspace. Under that section, the FAA is charged with issuing
regulations to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority since
it defines controlled airspace in the vicinity of the Palmer
Metropolitan Airport to ensure the safety of aircraft operating near
that airport and the efficient use of that airspace.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).
Adoption of the Amendment
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Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, the Federal
Aviation Administration amends part 71 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR part 71) as follows:
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PART 71--[AMENDED]
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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.
0
2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation
Administration Order 7400.9M, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 30, 2004, and effective September 16, 2004, is
amended as follows:
Sec. 71.1 [Amended]
Paragraph 6004--Class E airspace areas extending upward from the
surface of the earth.
* * * * *
ANE ME E4 Brunswick, ME [Revised]
Brunswick NAS, ME
(Lat. 43[deg]53'32''N, long. 69[deg]56'19''W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within 3 miles
each side of the 169[deg] bearing from the Brunswick NAS extending
from the 4.3-mile radius of the airport to 6.5 miles south of the
airport and within 2 miles each side of the 017[deg] bearing from
the Brunswick NAS extending from the 4.3-mile radius of the airport
to 9.5 miles northeast of the airport.
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Issued in Jamaica, New York, on May 18, 2005.
John G. McCartney,
Acting Area Director, Eastern Terminal Operations.
[FR Doc. 05-10419 Filed 5-24-05; 8:45 am]
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