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TABLE 1.—REPETITIVE INSPECTIONS, MOVEMENTS, AND MEASUREMENTS, AS APPLICABLE
For airplanes parked on the ground
with the gust lock—
Do the following actions—
(1) Engaged and the airplane is exposed to winds of less than 50
knots.
Within 600 flight hours after accomplishing all the actions required by paragraph (f) of this AD, do the general visual inspection of the upper and lower skins of the elevators, observation of the movements of the
elevator control surface, and all applicable related investigative actions. Do all applicable related investigative actions before further flight.
Before further flight, do the general visual inspection of the upper and lower skins of the elevators, observation of the movements of the elevator control surface, and all applicable related investigative actions.
(2) Engaged and the airplane is exposed to any winds of 50 knots
or more.
(3) Disengaged, regardless of wind
velocity.
Before further flight, do the detailed visual and general visual inspections and measurements to detect discrepancies of components of the elevator control system.
Corrective Actions
(k) If any discrepancy is detected during
any detailed inspection, general visual
inspection, or measurement of components of
the elevator control system, or applicable
related investigative action required by
paragraph (f)(2), (h)(2), or (j) of this AD,
before further flight, repair it using a method
approved by either the Manager,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
ˆ
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the Agencia
Nacional de Aviacao Civil (ANAC) (or its
¸˜
delegated agent).
Optional Terminating Action
(l) Accomplishing the actions required by
paragraph (c)(1) or (c)(2), as applicable, of AD
2005–26–15, amendment 39–14436,
terminates the requirements of this AD.
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Reporting
(m) Submit a report of any findings of
damage or discrepancy found during any
inspection required by this AD to the
Manager, International Branch, ANM–116,
FAA, or to EMBRAER Technical Support
Engineering, fax +55–12–3927–2428; e-mail
structure@embraer.com.br; or Empresa
Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER),
P.O. Box 343–CEP 12.225, Sao Jose dos
Campos-SP, Brazil; at the applicable time
specified in paragraph (m)(1) or (m)(2) of this
AD. The report must include the inspection
results, a description of any discrepancies
found, the airplane serial number, and the
number of landings and flight hours on the
airplane. Under the provisions of the
Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501, et
seq.), the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) has approved the information
collection requirements contained in this AD
and has assigned OMB Control Number
2120–0056.
(1) If the inspection was done after the
effective date of this AD: Submit the report
within 10 days after the inspection.
(2) If the inspection was done before the
effective date of this AD: Submit the report
within 10 days after the effective date of this
AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(n)(1) The Manager, International Branch,
ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested in accordance with
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(2) To request a different method of
compliance or a different compliance time
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for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR
39.19. Before using any approved AMOC on
any airplane to which the AMOC applies,
notify your appropriate principal inspector
(PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District
Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
FSDO.
Related Information
(o) None.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(p) You must use EMBRAER Alert Service
Bulletin 145–27–A106, Revision 02, dated
December 28, 2007, to perform the actions
that are required by this AD, unless the AD
specifies otherwise. The Director of the
Federal Register approved the incorporation
by reference of this document in accordance
with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
Contact Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica
S.A. (EMBRAER), P.O. Box 343–CEP 12.225,
Sao Jose dos Campos-SP, Brazil, for a copy
of this service information. You may review
copies at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington; or at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this
material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go
to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/
cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on January
18, 2008.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E8–1459 Filed 1–29–08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2007–0274; Airspace
Docket No. 07–AEA–14]
Establishment of Class E Airspace;
Lewistown, PA
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Direct final rule, request for
comments.
AGENCY:
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SUMMARY: This action establishes Class
E Airspace at Lewistown, PA. The
existing controlled airspace serving
nearby airports does not adequately
support a new Area Navigation (RNAV)
Global Positioning System (GPS) Special
Instrument Approach Procedure (IAP)
that has been developed for medical
flight operations. This action enhances
the safety and management of
Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations
by providing the required controlled
airspace for this approach around the
Lewistown Hospital in Lewistown, PA.
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, April 10,
2008. 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. Comments for inclusion
in the Rules Docket must be received on
or before March 17, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this rule
to: U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, West Building’s
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey, SE., Washington, DC
20590–0001; Telephone: 1–800–647–
5527; Fax: 202–493–2251. You must
identify the Docket Number FAA–2007–
0274; Airspace Docket No. 07–AEA–14,
at the beginning of your comments. You
may also submit and review received
comments through the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov.
You may review the public docket
containing the rule, any comments
received, and any final disposition in
person in the Dockets Office (see
ADDRESSES section for address and
phone number) between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal Holidays. An informal docket
may also be examined during normal
business hours at the office of the
Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
Administration, Room 210, 1701
Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia
30337.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Daryl Daniels, System Support Group,
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Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
Administration, P.O. Box 20636,
Atlanta, Georgia 30320; Telephone (404)
305–5581, Fax (404) 305–5572.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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The Direct Final Rule Procedure
The FAA anticipates that this
regulation will not result in adverse or
negative comments, and, therefore,
issues it as a direct final rule. The FAA
has determined that this rule 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 effective date. If the FAA
receives, 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. An electronic copy
of this document may be downloaded
from and comments may be submitted
and reviewed at https://
www.regulations.gov. Communications
should identify both docket numbers
and be submitted in triplicate to the
address specified under the caption
ADDRESSES above or through the Web
site. 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.
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. 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. All comments submitted will be
available, both before and after the
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closing date for comments, in the Rules
Docket for examination by interested
persons. Those wishing the FAA to
acknowledge receipt of their comments
submitted in response to this rule must
submit a self-addressed, stamped
postcard on which the following
statement is made: ‘‘Comments to
Docket No. FAA–2007–0274; Airspace
Docket No. 07–AEA–14.’’ The postcard
will be date stamped and returned to the
commenter.
The Rule
This amendment to Title 14, Code of
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71
establishes Class E airspace at
Lewistown, PA providing the controlled
airspace required to support the new
Copter Area Navigation (RNAV) Global
Positioning System (GPS) 247 Point in
Space (PinS) approach developed for
the Lewistown Hospital Heliport.
Although Class E airspace exists in the
area, it is insufficient for this approach
which will serve medical Lifeguard
flights. Controlled airspace, known as
class E5 Airspace, extending upward
from 700 feet Above Ground Level
(AGL) is required to encompass, to the
extent practical, all Instrument
Approach Procedures (IAPs) and
Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations,
therefore, the FAA is amending Title 14,
Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 to establish a 6-mile radius Class
E5 airspace area at Lewistown, PA.
Designations for Class E airspace areas
extending upward from 700 feet or more
above the surface of the Earth are
published in FAA Order 7400.9R,
signed August 15, 2007 effective
September 15, 2007, which is
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
71.1. The Class E designations listed in
this document will be published
subsequently in the Order.
Agency Findings
The regulations adopted herein will
not have substantial direct effects on the
States, on the relationship between the
national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among various levels of
government. Therefore, it is determined
that this final rule does not have
federalism implications under Executive
Order 13132.
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, is non-controversial and
unlikely to result in adverse or negative
comments. It, therefore, (1) is not a
‘‘signifcant regulatory action’’ under
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a
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‘‘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 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. 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 establishes controlled airspace to
serve the Lewistown Hospital Heliport
in Lewistown, PA.
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (Air).
Adoption of the Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
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PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
B, C, D AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
REPORTING POINTS
1. The authority citation for Part 71
continues to read as follows:
I
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
[Amended]
2. The incorporation by reference in
14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation
Administration Order 7400.9R, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points,
signed August 15, 2007, effective
September 15, 2007, is amended as
follows:
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Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas
Extending Upward from 700 feet or More
Above the Surface of the Earth.
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AEA PA E5 Lewistown, PA [NEW]
Lewistown Hospital Heliport
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(lat. 40°37′05″ N., long. 77°34′01″ W.)
Point in Space Coordinates
(lat. 40°37′46″ N., long. 77°33′19″ W.)
That airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface of the Earth within a
6-mile radius of the Point in Space
coordinates (lat. 40°37′46″ N., long. 77°33′19″
W.) serving the Lewistown Hospital Heliport.
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Issued in College Park, Georgia, on
December 17, 2007.
Mark D. Ward,
Manager, System Support Group, Eastern
Service Center.
[FR Doc. 08–331 Filed 1–29–08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–M
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2007–0162; Airspace
Docket No. 07–AEA–13]
The Direct Final Rule Procedure
Establishment of Class E Airspace;
Marienville, PA
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Direct final rule, request for
comments.
AGENCY:
This action establishes Class
E Airspace at Marienville, PA to support
a new Area Navigation (RNAV) Global
Positioning System (GPS) Special
Instrument Approach Procedure (IAP)
that has been developed for medical
flight operations into the East Marien
High School Heliport. This action
enhances the safety and management of
Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations
by providing that required controlled
airspace to protect for this approach
near the high school in Marienville, PA.
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, April 10,
2008. 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. Comments for inclusion
in the Rules Docket must be received on
or before March 17, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this rule
to: U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Management, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey, SE., Washington, DC
20590–0001; Telephone: 1–800–647–
5527; Fax: 202–493–2251. You must
identify the Docket Number FAA–2007–
0162; Airspace Docket No. 09–AEA–13,
at the beginning of your comments. You
may also submit and review received
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SUMMARY:
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comments through the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov.
You may review the public docket
containing the rule, any comments
received, and any final disposition in
person in the Dockets Office (see
ADDRESSES section for address and
phone number) between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal Holidays. An informal docket
may also be examined during normal
business hours at the office of the
Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
Administration, Room 210, 1701
Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia
30337.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Daryl Daniels, System Support Group,
Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
Administration, P.O. Box 20636,
Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404)
305–5581.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The FAA anticipates that this
regulation will not result in adverse or
negative comments, and, therefore,
issues it as a direct final rule. The FAA
has determined that this rule 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 effective date. If the FAA
receives, 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. An electronic copy
of this document may be downloaded
from and comments may be submitted
and reviewed at https://
www.regulations.gov. Communications
should identify both docket numbers
and be submitted in triplicate to the
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address specified under the caption
above or through the Web
site. 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.
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. 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. All comments submitted will be
available, both before and after the
closing date for comments, in the Rules
Docket for examination by interested
persons. Those wishing the FAA to
acknowledge receipt of their comments
submitted in response to this rule must
submit a self-addressed, stamped
postcard on which the following
statement is made: ‘‘Comments to
Docket No. FAA–A2007–0162; Airspace
Docket No. 07–AEA–13.’’ The postcard
will be date stamped and returned to the
commenter.
ADDRESSES
The Rule
This amendment to Title 14, Code of
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71
establishes Class E airspace at
Marienville, PA, providing the
controlled airspace required to support
the new Copter RNAV (GPS) 047 Point
in Space (PinS) instrument approach
developed for the East Marien High
School Heliport. In today’s environment
where speed of treatment for medical
injuries is imperative, various landing
sites have been developed for helicopter
medical Lifeguard flights or Lifeflights.
The East Marien High School has been
chosen as one of these sites. Controlled
airspace, known as Class E5 airspace,
extending upward from 700 feet Above
Ground Level (AGL) is required for IFR
operations and to encompass all IAPs to
the extent practical; therefore, the FAA
is amending Title 14, Code of Federal
Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 to establish
a 6-mile Class E5 airspace area at
Marienville, PA. Designations for Class
E airspace areas extending upward from
700 feet or more above the surface of the
Earth are published in FAA Order
7400.9R, signed August 15, 2007
effective September 15, 2007, which is
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
part 71.1. The Class E designations
listed in this document will be
published subsequently in the Order.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2007-0274; Airspace Docket No. 07-AEA-14]
Establishment of Class E Airspace; Lewistown, PA
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Direct final rule, request for comments.
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SUMMARY: This action establishes Class E Airspace at Lewistown, PA. The
existing controlled airspace serving nearby airports does not
adequately support a new Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning
System (GPS) Special Instrument Approach Procedure (IAP) that has been
developed for medical flight operations. This action enhances the
safety and management of Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations by
providing the required controlled airspace for this approach around the
Lewistown Hospital in Lewistown, PA.
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, April 10, 2008. 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. Comments for
inclusion in the Rules Docket must be received on or before March 17,
2008.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this rule to: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, West Building's Ground Floor, Room
W12-140, 1200 New Jersey, SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001; Telephone: 1-
800-647-5527; Fax: 202-493-2251. You must identify the Docket Number
FAA-2007-0274; Airspace Docket No. 07-AEA-14, at the beginning of your
comments. You may also submit and review received comments through the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
You may review the public docket containing the rule, any comments
received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets Office
(see ADDRESSES section for address and phone number) between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. An informal
docket may also be examined during normal business hours at the office
of the Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, Room
210, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daryl Daniels, System Support Group,
[[Page 5430]]
Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box
20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; Telephone (404) 305-5581, Fax (404) 305-
5572.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The Direct Final Rule Procedure
The FAA anticipates that this regulation will not result in adverse
or negative comments, and, therefore, issues it as a direct final rule.
The FAA has determined that this rule 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 effective date. If the FAA receives, 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. An electronic copy of this
document may be downloaded from and comments may be submitted and
reviewed at https://www.regulations.gov. Communications should identify
both docket numbers and be submitted in triplicate to the address
specified under the caption ADDRESSES above or through the Web site.
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.
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. 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. All comments submitted
will be available, both before and after the closing date for comments,
in the Rules Docket for examination by interested persons. Those
wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments submitted in
response to this rule must submit a self-addressed, stamped postcard on
which the following statement is made: ``Comments to Docket No. FAA-
2007-0274; Airspace Docket No. 07-AEA-14.'' The postcard will be date
stamped and returned to the commenter.
The Rule
This amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 establishes Class E airspace at Lewistown, PA providing the
controlled airspace required to support the new Copter Area Navigation
(RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) 247 Point in Space (PinS)
approach developed for the Lewistown Hospital Heliport. Although Class
E airspace exists in the area, it is insufficient for this approach
which will serve medical Lifeguard flights. Controlled airspace, known
as class E5 Airspace, extending upward from 700 feet Above Ground Level
(AGL) is required to encompass, to the extent practical, all Instrument
Approach Procedures (IAPs) and Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations,
therefore, the FAA is amending Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations
(14 CFR) part 71 to establish a 6-mile radius Class E5 airspace area at
Lewistown, PA. Designations for Class E airspace areas extending upward
from 700 feet or more above the surface of the Earth are published in
FAA Order 7400.9R, signed August 15, 2007 effective September 15, 2007,
which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E
designations listed in this document will be published subsequently in
the Order.
Agency Findings
The regulations adopted herein will not have substantial direct
effects on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among various levels of government. Therefore, it is
determined that this final rule does not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132.
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, is
non-controversial and unlikely to result in adverse or negative
comments. It, therefore, (1) is not a ``signifcant 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 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. 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 establishes controlled airspace to serve the Lewistown Hospital
Heliport in Lewistown, PA.
Lists 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 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 Federal Aviation
Administration Order 7400.9R, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, signed August 15, 2007, effective September 15, 2007, is
amended as follows:
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward from 700
feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.
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AEA PA E5 Lewistown, PA [NEW]
Lewistown Hospital Heliport
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(lat. 40[deg]37'05'' N., long. 77[deg]34'01'' W.)
Point in Space Coordinates
(lat. 40[deg]37'46'' N., long. 77[deg]33'19'' W.)
That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
of the Earth within a 6-mile radius of the Point in Space
coordinates (lat. 40[deg]37'46'' N., long. 77[deg]33'19'' W.)
serving the Lewistown Hospital Heliport.
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Issued in College Park, Georgia, on December 17, 2007.
Mark D. Ward,
Manager, System Support Group, Eastern Service Center.
[FR Doc. 08-331 Filed 1-29-08; 8:45 am]
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