Modification of Class E Airspace; Roanoke, VA, 27481-27483 [E8-10414]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 93 / Tuesday, May 13, 2008 / Proposed Rules For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and 3. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to comply with this proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new AD: Pacific Aerospace Limited: Docket No. FAA– 2008–0543; Directorate Identifier 2007– CE–092–AD. Comments Due Date (a) We must receive comments by June 12, 2008. Affected ADs (b) None. Applicability (c) This AD applies to FU–24 airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category. Subject (d) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 53: Fuselage. rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with PROPOSALS Reason (e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) states: To prevent the possible in-flight failure of the vertical fin, leading to loss of control of the aircraft * * * The MCAI requires inspections of the vertical fin for cracking, corrosion, scratches, dents, creases or buckling, and the repair of any damaged area. Actions and Compliance (f) Unless already done, after the effective date of this AD, do the following actions following Chapter 05, page 25 of the FU–24– 950 Series Maintenance Manual: (1) Before the first flight of the day, visually inspect the vertical stabilizer leading VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:23 May 12, 2008 Jkt 214001 edge skin and fin for any cracking, corrosion, scratches, dents, creases or buckling, and repair as necessary. All non-transparent protective coatings and their adhesive must be removed for this inspection. (2) Within 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD and repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours TIS, perform a detailed inspection of the vertical stabilizer leading edge skin, leading edge, fin skin, and the fin forward attachment point for any cracking, corrosion, scratches, dents, creases, or buckling to include: (i) Inspection of the entire leading edge down to the forward attach fitting; and removal of dorsal fin extensions if installed in order to inspect the obscured areas of the fin. (ii) Inspection of the fin skin for corrosion and cracks, paying particular attention to the center rib rivet holes and the skin joint at the fin base. (iii) Inspection of the fin forward attachment point for corrosion, removal of the fin tip, and inspection of the top rib for cracks at the skin stiffener cut outs. (3) If any damage is found during any inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this AD, before further flight, obtain an FAA-approved repair scheme from the manufacturer and incorporate that repair. (4) The following transparent polyurethane protective tapes have been assessed as suitable for use to re-protect the leading edge and may remain in situ for subsequent inspections, provided they are sound and in a condition to permit visual inspection of the skin beneath them: Manufacturer 8591, or 8671, 8672 and 8681HS (aeronautical grade). Aeroshield P2604 (transparent). Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–4146; fax: (816) 329–4090. 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. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, 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 and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120–0056. Related Information (h) Refer to MCAI Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand AD DCA/FU24/176C, dated September 27, 2007, for related information. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 6, 2008. Margaret Kline, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8–10649 Filed 5–12–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Product (i) 3M ......................... 27481 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ii) Scapa ................... Note 1: You may apply for an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) for an alternative to the transparent polyurethane protective tapes listed above. Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: (1) The inspections required in this AD must be performed by a person authorized under 14 CFR part 43 to perform inspections, as opposed to the MCAI, which allows the holder of a pilot license to perform the inspections. (2) The 50-hour inspection required in the MCAI goes away because the ‘‘before each flight’’ inspection captures the intent. Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Frm 00007 Fmt 4702 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2008–0417; Airspace Docket No. 08–AEA–20] Modification of Class E Airspace; Roanoke, VA Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. AGENCY: FAA AD Differences PO 00000 Federal Aviation Administration Sfmt 4702 SUMMARY: This action proposes to modify Class E Airspace at Roanoke, VA. Additional airspace is necessary to allow for a lower vectoring altitude known as the Minimum Vectoring Altitude (MVA) for vectoring of both Visual Flight Rule (VFR) and Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) aircraft for spacing within 20 miles of Roanoke, VA. This action would enhance the safety and airspace management around the Roanoke Regional/Woodrum Field Airport area. DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 27, 2008. ADDRESSES: Send comments on this rule to: U. S. Department of Transportation, E:\FR\FM\13MYP1.SGM 13MYP1 27482 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 93 / Tuesday, May 13, 2008 / Proposed Rules Docket Operations, 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 2008– 0417; Airspace Docket No. 08–AEA–20, 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, Airspace Specialist, System Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic Organization, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 305–5610. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with PROPOSALS Comments Invited Interested persons are invited to comment on this rule 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. Those 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–2008–0417; Airspace Docket No. 08–AEA–20.’’ The postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter. All communications received before the specified closing date for comments will be considered before taking action on the proposed rule. The proposal contained in this notice may be changed in light of the comments received. A report summarizing each substantive public VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:57 May 12, 2008 Jkt 214001 contact with FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the docket. Availability of NPRMs An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded from and comments submitted through https:// www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking documents can also be accessed through the FAA’s web page at https://www.faa.gov or the Federal Register’s web page at https:// www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/. Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future NPRM’s 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 The FAA is considering an amendment to Part 71 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR Part 71) to modify Class E airspace at Roanoke, VA. Analysis of operations has determined that there is a need for additional Class E5 airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface of the Earth to enhance the management, safety, and efficiency of air traffic services in the area. Higher Minimum Vectoring Altitudes (MVAs) were established due to a change in FAA Order 8260.64, Criteria and Guidance for Radar Operations. That change recommends the FAA ‘‘provide a 300 foot buffer above the floor of controlled airspace’’. This Class E airspace modification would allow the FAA at Roanoke to satisfy that requirement and lower the MVA to a point to facilitate a better operation for intercepting the glide slopes and enhance the visual approach operation at the Roanoke Airport. Class E airspace designations for airspace areas extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface of the Earth are published in Paragraph 6005 of FAA Order 7400.9R, signed August 15, 2007, and effective September 15, 2007, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace designation 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 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 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 proposed rule, when promulgated, would 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 proposes to modify Class E airspace at Roanoke, VA. Lists 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, CLASS B, CLASS C, CLASS D, AND CLASS E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIRWAYS; ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS 1. The authority citation for part 71 will continue 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. § 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 proposed to be amended as follows: Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward from 700 Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth. * * * * * AEA VA E5 Roanoke, VA [Revised] Roanoke Regional/Woodrum Field Airport, Roanoke, VA E:\FR\FM\13MYP1.SGM 13MYP1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 93 / Tuesday, May 13, 2008 / Proposed Rules (Lat. 37°19′32″ N., long. 79°58′32″ W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface of the Earth within a 15-mile radius of Roanoke Regional/ Woodrum Field Airport beginning at the 036 bearing from the airport, thence clockwise until the 128 bearing thence, within a 20mile radius from the 128 bearing clockwise until the 273 bearing, thence direct to the point of beginning. * * * * * Issued in College Park, Georgia, on April 25, 2008. Kathy Swann, Acting Manager, System Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. [FR Doc. E8–10414 Filed 5–12–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–M LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION 45 CFR Parts 1606 and 1623 Termination, Limited Reductions in Funding, and Debarment Procedures; Recompetition; Suspension Procedures Legal Services Corporation. Notice of Rulemaking Workshop and Request for Expressions of Interest in Participation in Workshop. AGENCY: rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with PROPOSALS ACTION: SUMMARY: LSC is conducting a Rulemaking Workshop in connection with its rulemaking to consider revisions to its regulations on termination and suspension. LSC hereby solicits expressions of interest in participation in the Workshop from the regulated community, its clients, advocates, the organized bar and other interested parties. DATES: Expressions of interest must be received by May 23, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Victor M. Fortuno, Vice President & General Counsel, Legal Services Corporation, 3333 K St., NW., Washington, DC 20007; (202) 295–1620 (phone); 202–337–6831 (fax) or vfortuno@lsc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Legal Services Corporation (‘‘LSC’’) has initiated a rulemaking to consider revisions to 45 CFR Part 1606, Termination and Debarment Procedures; Recompetition, and 45 CFR Part 1623, Suspension. As part of this rulemaking proceeding, LSC is convening a Rulemaking Workshop on June 17, 2008 from 9 a.m.–5 p.m, EDT. The Rulemaking Workshop will be held in LSC’s Conference Center, on the 3rd floor of 3333 K St., NW., Washington, DC 20007. Under the LSC Rulemaking Protocol: VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:23 May 12, 2008 Jkt 214001 Rulemaking Workshops [enable LSC staff to meet with stakeholders] to discuss, but not negotiate, LSC rules and regulations. * * * The Workshop will be a meeting at which the participants hold open discussions designed to elicit information about problems or concerns with the regulation (or certain aspects thereof) and provide an opportunity for sharing ideas regarding how to address those issues. The Workshop is not intended [to] develop detailed alternatives or to obtain consensus on regulatory proposals. 67 FR 69762, 69763 (November 19, 2002). With this notice, LSC is inviting expressions of interest from the interested stakeholder community to participate in the Rulemaking Workshop. Expressions of interest should be forwarded in writing to Victor M. Fortuno, Vice President & General Counsel, Legal Services Corporation, via e-mail to vfortuno@lsc.gov or via fax to 202–337–6831. Such expressions of interest may be alternatively by sent via hard copy to 3333 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20007. All expressions of interest must be received by 5:30 p.m. E.D.T. on May 23, 2008. LSC will select participants shortly thereafter and will inform all those who expressed interest of whether or not they have been selected. The Workshops will be open to public observation but only persons selected will be allowed to participate. Participants are expected to cover their own expenses (travel, lodging, etc.). LSC may consider providing financial assistance to participants for whom travel costs would represent a significant hardship and barrier to participation. Any such person should so note in his/her expression of interest for LSC’s consideration. Victor M. Fortuno, Vice President & General Counsel. [FR Doc. E8–10563 Filed 5–12–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7050–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service 50 CFR Part 17 [FWS–R8–ES–2007–0007; 92210–1117– 0000–B4] RIN 1018–AU86 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for Acanthomintha ilicifolia (San Diego thornmint) AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 27483 Proposed rule; reopening of public comment period and revisions to proposed critical habitat boundaries. ACTION: SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the reopening of the comment period on the proposed designation of critical habitat for Acanthomintha ilicifolia (San Diego thornmint) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). We are reopening the comment period because of new information we received following the close of the last public comment period on this proposed action. This new information leads us to propose revised boundaries for Subunit 1A and to update the areas we are proposing for exclusion from the final designation. The reopened comment period will provide the public; Federal, State, and local agencies; and Tribes with an additional opportunity to submit comments on the original proposed rule and the revisions proposed in this document. Comments previously submitted on the proposed critical habitat designation for A. ilicifolia need not be resubmitted as they have already been incorporated into the public record and will be fully considered in any final decision. DATES: We will consider comments and information received or postmarked on or before June 12, 2008. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. 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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 93 (Tuesday, May 13, 2008)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 27481-27483]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-10414]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2008-0417; Airspace Docket No. 08-AEA-20]


Modification of Class E Airspace; Roanoke, VA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to modify Class E Airspace at Roanoke, 
VA. Additional airspace is necessary to allow for a lower vectoring 
altitude known as the Minimum Vectoring Altitude (MVA) for vectoring of 
both Visual Flight Rule (VFR) and Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) aircraft 
for spacing within 20 miles of Roanoke, VA. This action would enhance 
the safety and airspace management around the Roanoke Regional/Woodrum 
Field Airport area.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 27, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this rule to: U. S. Department of 
Transportation,

[[Page 27482]]

Docket Operations, 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 2008-0417; 
Airspace Docket No. 08-AEA-20, 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, Airspace Specialist, 
System Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic Organization, 
Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 
30320; telephone (404) 305-5610.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    Interested persons are invited to comment on this rule 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. Those 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-2008-0417; Airspace Docket No. 08-AEA-
20.'' The postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the 
commenter. All communications received before the specified closing 
date for comments will be considered before taking action on the 
proposed rule. The proposal contained in this notice may be changed in 
light of the comments received. A report summarizing each substantive 
public contact with FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will 
be filed in the docket.

Availability of NPRMs

    An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded from and 
comments submitted through https://www.regulations.gov. Recently 
published rulemaking documents can also be accessed through the FAA's 
web page at https://www.faa.gov or the Federal Register's web page at 
https://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/. Persons interested in being 
placed on a mailing list for future NPRM's 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

    The FAA is considering an amendment to Part 71 of the Code of 
Federal Regulations (14 CFR Part 71) to modify Class E airspace at 
Roanoke, VA. Analysis of operations has determined that there is a need 
for additional Class E5 airspace extending upward from 700 feet above 
the surface of the Earth to enhance the management, safety, and 
efficiency of air traffic services in the area. Higher Minimum 
Vectoring Altitudes (MVAs) were established due to a change in FAA 
Order 8260.64, Criteria and Guidance for Radar Operations. That change 
recommends the FAA ``provide a 300 foot buffer above the floor of 
controlled airspace''. This Class E airspace modification would allow 
the FAA at Roanoke to satisfy that requirement and lower the MVA to a 
point to facilitate a better operation for intercepting the glide 
slopes and enhance the visual approach operation at the Roanoke 
Airport. Class E airspace designations for airspace areas extending 
upward from 700 feet or more above the surface of the Earth are 
published in Paragraph 6005 of FAA Order 7400.9R, signed August 15, 
2007, and effective September 15, 2007, which is incorporated by 
reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace designation 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 proposed rule, when promulgated, would 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 proposes to modify Class E airspace at Roanoke, VA.

Lists 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, CLASS B, CLASS C, CLASS D, AND 
CLASS E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIRWAYS; ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

    1. The authority citation for part 71 will continue 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 7400.9R, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, signed August 15, 2007, effective September 15, 2007, 
is proposed to be amended as follows:

Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward from 700 
Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.

* * * * *

AEA VA E5 Roanoke, VA [Revised]

    Roanoke Regional/Woodrum Field Airport, Roanoke, VA

[[Page 27483]]

    (Lat. 37[deg]19'32'' N., long. 79[deg]58'32'' W.)
    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
of the Earth within a 15-mile radius of Roanoke Regional/Woodrum 
Field Airport beginning at the 036 bearing from the airport, thence 
clockwise until the 128 bearing thence, within a 20-mile radius from 
the 128 bearing clockwise until the 273 bearing, thence direct to 
the point of beginning.
* * * * *

    Issued in College Park, Georgia, on April 25, 2008.
Kathy Swann,
Acting Manager, System Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air 
Traffic Organization.
 [FR Doc. E8-10414 Filed 5-12-08; 8:45 am]
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