Modification of Class E Airspace; Roanoke, VA, 62879-62880 [E8-25057]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 205 / Wednesday, October 22, 2008 / Rules and Regulations 62879 efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority as it establishes Class E airspace at Morehead, KY. Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (Air). [Docket No. FAA–2008–0417; Airspace Docket No. 08–AEA–20] The Rule This amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 establishes Class E airspace at Morehead, KY, to provide controlled airspace required to support the Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) that have been developed for Morehead-Rowan County Airport. ebenthall on PROD1PC60 with RULES airspace areas extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface of the earth are published in FAA Order 7400.9R, dated August 15, 2007, and 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. Adoption of the Amendment Modification of Class E Airspace; Roanoke, VA 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 direct 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. It, therefore, (1) is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when promulgated, will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. The FAA’s authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is found in Title 49 of the 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:16 Oct 21, 2008 Jkt 217001 List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration amends 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 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 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. * * ASO KY E * * * Morehead, KY [New] Morehead-Rowan County Airport, KY (Lat. 38°12′54″ N., long. 83°35′15″ W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface of the Earth within a 6.5-mile radius of the Morehead-Rowan County Airport. * * * * * Issued in College Park, Georgia, on October 8, 2008. Barry A. Knight, Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. [FR Doc. E8–25073 Filed 10–21–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E Airspace at Roanoke, Virginia 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 within 20 miles of Roanoke, VA. This action will enhance the safety and airspace management around the Roanoke Regional/Woodrum Field Airport area. DATES: Effective Date: 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 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) 305–5581. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: History On May 13, 2008, the FAA published in the Federal Register a proposal to amend Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by modifying Class E airspace at Roanoke, VA (73 FR 27481). Analysis of operations at Roanoke, Virginia determined 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. This action is in response to higher Minimum Vectoring Altitudes (MVAs) that were established due to a change in FAA Order 8260.64, Criteria and Guidance for Radar Operations. Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking proceeding by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments objecting to the proposal were received. E:\FR\FM\22OCR1.SGM 22OCR1 ebenthall on PROD1PC60 with RULES 62880 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 205 / Wednesday, October 22, 2008 / Rules and Regulations The Rule This amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 modifies Class E airspace at Roanoke, VA, allowing for the vectoring altitude to be lowered and to encompass a 20 mile radius of the Roanoke Regional/ Woodrum Field Airport to accord with the revision of FAA Order 8260.64, Criteria and Guidance for Radar Operations for the establishment of MVAs. This Class E airspace modification allows the FAA to facilitate a better operation for intercepting the glide slopes and enhance the visual approach operation at Roanoke Regional/Woodrum Field 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 will be published subsequently in the Order. 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. It, therefore, (1) is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, 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 modifies Class E airspace at Roanoke, VA. VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:35 Oct 21, 2008 Jkt 217001 List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (Air). International Trade Administration Adoption of the Amendment DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: 15 CFR Part 303 PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, CLASS B, CLASS C, CLASS D, AND CLASS E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIRWAYS; ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS RIN 0625–AA80 ■ 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 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 (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 October 8, 2008. Barry A. Knight, Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. [FR Doc. E8–25057 Filed 10–21–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P PO 00000 [Docket No. 080716841–81292–02] Changes in the Insular Possessions Watch, Watch Movement and Jewelry Programs 2008 Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce; Office of Insular Affairs, Department of the Interior. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCIES: SUMMARY: The Departments of Commerce and the Interior (the Departments) amend their regulations governing watch duty–exemption allocations and watch and jewelry duty– refund benefits for producers in the United States insular possessions (the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands). The rule amends the regulations by updating the formula that is used to calculate the combined amount of individual and family health and life insurance per year that is creditable towards the duty refund benefit. DATES: This rule is effective November 21, 2008. 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[FR Doc No: E8-25057]


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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: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E Airspace at Roanoke, Virginia 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 within 20 miles of Roanoke, VA. 
This action will enhance the safety and airspace management around the 
Roanoke Regional/Woodrum Field Airport area.

DATES: Effective Date: 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

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) 305-5581.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

History

    On May 13, 2008, the FAA published in the Federal Register a 
proposal to amend Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 
by modifying Class E airspace at Roanoke, VA (73 FR 27481). Analysis of 
operations at Roanoke, Virginia determined 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. This action is in response to higher Minimum 
Vectoring Altitudes (MVAs) that were established due to a change in FAA 
Order 8260.64, Criteria and Guidance for Radar Operations.
    Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking 
proceeding by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. 
No comments objecting to the proposal were received.

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The Rule

    This amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 modifies Class E airspace at Roanoke, VA, allowing for the 
vectoring altitude to be lowered and to encompass a 20 mile radius of 
the Roanoke Regional/Woodrum Field Airport to accord with the revision 
of FAA Order 8260.64, Criteria and Guidance for Radar Operations for 
the establishment of MVAs. This Class E airspace modification allows 
the FAA to facilitate a better operation for intercepting the glide 
slopes and enhance the visual approach operation at Roanoke Regional/
Woodrum Field 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 will be published subsequently in the Order.
    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. 
It, therefore, (1) is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under 
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT 
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); 
and (3) does not warrant preparation of a Regulatory Evaluation as the 
anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that 
will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is 
certified that this rule, 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 modifies Class E airspace at Roanoke, VA.

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

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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]

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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.

* * * * *

AEA VA E5 Roanoke, VA [Revised]

Roanoke Regional/Woodrum Field Airport (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[deg] bearing from the airport, 
thence clockwise until the 128[deg] bearing, thence, within a 20-
mile radius from the 128[deg] bearing clockwise until the 273[deg] 
bearing, thence direct to the point of beginning.
* * * * *

    Issued in College Park, Georgia, on October 8, 2008.
Barry A. Knight,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air 
Traffic Organization.
[FR Doc. E8-25057 Filed 10-21-08; 8:45 am]
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