Establishment of Class E Airspace; Plains, TX, 56474-56475 [E8-22445]

Download as PDF 56474 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 189 / Monday, September 29, 2008 / Rules and Regulations jlentini on PROD1PC65 with RULES rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received. Class D airspace designations are published in paragraph 5000 of FAA Order 7400.9R signed August 15, 2007, and effective September 15, 2007, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR Part 71.1. The Class D airspace designations listed in this document will be published subsequently in that Order. The Rule This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 71 by establishing Class D airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 2,600 feet MSL within a 4.7mile radius of Victoria Regional Airport. The establishment of an airport traffic control tower has made this action necessary for the safety and management of IFR aircraft operations at the airport. The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when promulgated, will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. 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 establishes controlled airspace at Victoria Regional Airport, Victoria, TX. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:29 Sep 26, 2008 Jkt 214001 Adoption of the Amendment 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 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR part 71 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959– 1963 Comp., p. 389. § 71.1 [Amended] 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR Part 71.1 of the Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9R, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, signed August 15, 2007, and effective September 15, 2007, is amended as follows: ■ Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace. * * * * * ASW TX D Victoria, TX [New] Victoria Regional Airport, TX (Lat. 28°51′09″ N., long. 96°55′07″ W.) That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 2,600 feet MSL within a 4.7-mile radius of Victoria Regional Airport. 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. * * * * * Issued in Fort Worth, TX, on August 28, 2008. Roger M. Trevino, Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center. [FR Doc. E8–22455 Filed 9–26–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–M DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 July 7, 2008, (73 FR 38313) Docket No. FAA–2008–0683. DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC September 25, 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. 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: History The FAA published a direct final rule with request for comments in the Federal Register July 7, 2008 (73 FR 38313), Docket No. FAA–2008–0683. The FAA uses the direct final rule procedure for non-controversial rules where the FAA believes that there will be no adverse public comment. This direct final rule advised the public that no adverse comments were anticipated, and that unless a written adverse comment, or a written notice of intent to submit an adverse comment, was received within the comment period, the regulation would become effective on September 25, 2008. No adverse comments were received; thus, this notice confirms that the direct final rule will become effective on this date. List 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: ■ 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 14 CFR part 71 continues to read as follows: [Docket No. FAA–2008–0683; Airspace Docket No. 08–ASW–11] ■ Establishment of Class E Airspace; Plains, TX Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959– 1 963 Comp., p. 389. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Direct final rule; confirmation of effective date. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This action confirms the effective date of the direct final rule that establishes Class E5 airspace at Plains, TX, published in the Federal Register PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 § 71.1 [Amended] 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR Part 71.1 of the Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9R, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, signed August 15, 2007, and effective September 15, 2007, is amended as follows: ■ E:\FR\FM\29SER1.SGM 29SER1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 189 / Monday, September 29, 2008 / Rules and Regulations Paragraph 6000 Class E Airspace. * * * * * ASW TX E5 Plains, TX [New] Yoakum County Airport, Plains, TX (Lat. 33°13′02″ N., long. 102°49′49″ W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.54-mile radius of Yoakum County Airport. * * * * * Issued in Fort Worth, TX, on August 28, 2008. Roger M. Trevino, Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center. [FR Doc. E8–22445 Filed 9–26–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–M DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 The Direct Final Rule Procedure [Docket No. FAA–2008–0203; Airspace Docket No. 08–ANE–99] Modification of Class D and E Airspace; Brunswick, ME Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Direct final rule, request for comments. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with RULES AGENCY: SUMMARY: This action modifies Class D and E Airspace at Brunswick, ME. The Brunswick NAS Air Traffic Control Tower operates on an other than a full time basis; therefore, the Class D Airspace and its extensions associated with the tower operations must be modified to reflect the times when the controlled airspace is effective. This action enhances the National Airspace System by relaxing the restrictions to the controlled airspace areas in the vicinity of Brunswick, ME. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, January 15, 2009. 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 November 13, 2008. ADDRESSES: Send comments on this rule to: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590–0001; Telephone: 1–800– 647–5527; Fax: 202–493–2251. You must identify the Docket Number FAA– 2008 0203; Airspace Docket No. 08ANE–99, at the beginning of your comments. You may also submit and VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:29 Sep 26, 2008 Jkt 214001 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: Melinda Giddens, Operations Support Group, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; Telephone (404) 305–5610, Fax 404–305–5572. 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. The direct final rule is used in this case to facilitate the timing of the charting schedule and enhance the operation at the airport, while still allowing and requesting public comment on this rulemaking action. An electronic copy of this PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 56475 document may be downloaded from and comments submitted through 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. 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/. 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–2008–0203; Airspace Docket No. 08–ANE–99.’’ 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 modifies Class D and E airspace at Brunswick, ME, by adding to the descriptions of the controlled airspace areas the hours of operation of the Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) at Brunswick NAS Airport. The ATCT at Brunswick operates on an other than full-time basis and, therefore, the Class D Airspace and its extensions associated with the tower operations must be modified to reflect the times when the controlled airspace is effective. Controlled airspace extending upward from the surface of the Earth is required to encompass the airspace necessary for instrument approaches for aircraft operating under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). The current Class D and E airspace areas are sufficient for these approaches, so no additional controlled airspace must be defined. Effective times for the Brunswick Class D and E airspace areas will be published first by Notice to Airman, and then thereafter E:\FR\FM\29SER1.SGM 29SER1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 189 (Monday, September 29, 2008)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 56474-56475]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-22445]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2008-0683; Airspace Docket No. 08-ASW-11]


Establishment of Class E Airspace; Plains, TX

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Direct final rule; confirmation of effective date.

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SUMMARY: This action confirms the effective date of the direct final 
rule that establishes Class E5 airspace at Plains, TX, published in the 
Federal Register July 7, 2008, (73 FR 38313) Docket No. FAA-2008-0683.

DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC September 25, 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.

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:

History

    The FAA published a direct final rule with request for comments in 
the Federal Register July 7, 2008 (73 FR 38313), Docket No. FAA-2008-
0683. The FAA uses the direct final rule procedure for non-
controversial rules where the FAA believes that there will be no 
adverse public comment. This direct final rule advised the public that 
no adverse comments were anticipated, and that unless a written adverse 
comment, or a written notice of intent to submit an adverse comment, 
was received within the comment period, the regulation would become 
effective on September 25, 2008. No adverse comments were received; 
thus, this notice confirms that the direct final rule will become 
effective on this date.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

Adoption of the Amendment

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

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

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1. The authority citation for 14 CFR part 71 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 
FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1 963 Comp., p. 389.


Sec.  71.1  [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR Part 71.1 of the Federal 
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9R, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, signed August 15, 2007, and effective September 15, 
2007, is amended as follows:

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Paragraph 6000 Class E Airspace.

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ASW TX E5 Plains, TX [New]

Yoakum County Airport, Plains, TX
    (Lat. 33[deg]13'02'' N., long. 102[deg]49'49'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 6.54-mile radius of Yoakum County Airport.
* * * * *

    Issued in Fort Worth, TX, on August 28, 2008.
Roger M. Trevino,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. E8-22445 Filed 9-26-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-M

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