Amendment of Class E Airspace; Houston, TX, 1874-1875 [E9-516]

Download as PDF 1874 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 9 / Wednesday, January 14, 2009 / Rules and Regulations Bethel VORTAC (Lat. 60°47′05″ N., long. 161°49′28″ W.) Within a 4.1-mile radius of the Bethel Airport, AK, excluding that portion below 1,100 feet MSL between the 058° radial and the 078° radial of the Bethel VORTAC, AK, from 2.9 miles northeast of the Bethel VORTAC, AK. This Class E 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 Anchorage, AK, on December 29, 2008. Anthony M. Wylie, Manager, Alaska Flight Services Information Area Group. [FR Doc. E9–518 Filed 1–13–09; 8:45 am] reference in 14 CFRp 71.1. The Class E airspace designations listed in this document will be published subsequently in that Order. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P * 14 CFR Part 71 This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 71 by amending Class E airspace at Houston, TX, adding additional controlled airspace at Lone Star Executive Airport, Conroe, TX. This rule also updates the geographic coordinates of Chambers County Airport, and changes Sholes Field to Sholes International at Galveston, TX. 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 adds additional controlled airspace in the Houston, TX airspace area, at Lone Star Executive Airport, Conroe, TX. * * * * * * * Amendment of Class E Airspace; Houston, TX * AAL AK E4 Bethel, AK [Amended] Bethel, Bethel Airport, AK (Lat. 60°46′47″ N., long. 161°50′17″ W.) Bethel VORTAC (Lat. 60°47′05″ N., long. 161°49′28″ W.) That airspace extending upward from the surface within 3 miles each side of the 019° radial of the Bethel VORTAC, AK, extending from the 4.1-mile radius of the Bethel Airport, AK, to 8.2 miles northeast of the Bethel Airport, AK, excluding that portion below 1,100 feet MSL between the 058° radial and the 078° radial of the Bethel VORTAC, AK, from 2.9 miles northeast of the Bethel VORTAC, AK, and within 3.4 miles each side of the 005° radial of the Bethel VORTAC, AK, extending from the 4.1-mile radius of the Bethel Airport, AK, to 11 miles north of the Bethel VORTAC, AK, and within 3.5 miles each side of the 210° radial of the Bethel VORTAC, AK, extending from the 4.1mile radius of the Bethel Airport, AK, to 5 miles southwest of the Bethel Airport, AK. * * * * * Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Extending Upward from 700 Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth. * * * sroberts on PROD1PC70 with RULES AAL AK E5 * * Bethel, AK [Amended] Bethel, Bethel Airport, AK (Lat. 60°46′47″ N., long. 161°50′17″ W.) Bethel Localizer (Lat. 60°46′06″ N., long. 161°50′47″ W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 16.8-mile radius of the Bethel Airport, AK, and within 8 miles west and 4 miles east of the Bethel Localizer front course extending from the 16.8-mile radius of the Bethel Airport, AK, to 22.8 miles north of the Bethel Airport, AK, and within 8 miles east and 4 miles west of the Bethel Localizer back course extending from the 16.8-mile radius of the Bethel Airport, AK, to 21.4 miles south of the Bethel Airport, AK. * * * VerDate Nov<24>2008 * * 18:34 Jan 13, 2009 Jkt 217001 Federal Aviation Administration [Docket No. FAA–2008–1046; Airspace Docket No. 08–ASW–21] Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Areas Designated as an Extension to a Class D Surface Area. * DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This action amends Class E airspace at Houston, TX. Additional controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate Area Navigation (RNAV) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP) at Lone Star Executive Airport, Conroe, TX. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations at Lone Star Executive Airport. DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, March 12, 2009. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR 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., Ft. Worth, TX 76193–0530; telephone (817) 222– 5582. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: History On November 17, 2008, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking to amend Class E airspace at Houston, TX, adding additional controlled airspace at Lone Star Executive Airport, Conroe, TX (73 FR 67823, Docket No. FAA–2008–1046). Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received. Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Order 7400.9S signed October 3, 2008, and effective October 31, 2008, which is incorporated by PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 The Rule 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: ■ E:\FR\FM\14JAR1.SGM 14JAR1 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 9 / Wednesday, January 14, 2009 / Rules and Regulations PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR Part 71 continues to read as follows: 27 CFR Part 478 ■ 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 7400.9S, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, signed October 3, 2008, and effective October 31, 2008, is amended as follows: ■ Paragraph 6005 Class E airspace areas extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface. * * * ASW TX E5 * * Houston, TX [Amended] Point of Origin (Lat. 30°35′01″ N., long. 95°28′01″ W.) Anahuac, Chambers County Airport, TX (Lat. 29°46′11″ N., long. 94°39′49″ W.) Galveston, Scholes International at Galveston, TX (Lat. 29°15′55″ N., long. 94°51′38″ W.) Brookshire, Woods No. 2 Airport, TX (Lat. 29°47′37″ N., long. 95°55′31″ W.) Fulshear, Covey Trails Airport, TX (Lat. 29°41′24″ N., long. 95°50′23″ W.) Conroe, Lone Star Executive Airport, TX (Lat. 30°21′09″ N., long. 95°24′52″ W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within an area bounded by a line beginning at the Point of Origin to lat. 29°45′00″ N., long. 94°44′01″ W.; thence from lat. 29°45′00″ N., long. 94°44′01″ W. to a point of tangency with the east arc of a 7.6-mile radius of Scholes International at Galveston, and within a 7.6mile radius of Scholes International at Galveston; thence from lat. 29°17′04″ N., long. 95°00′13″ W.; to lat. 29°30′01″ N., long. 95°54′01″ W.; to lat. 30°26′01″ N., long. 95°42′01″ W.; to the point of origin, and within a 6.6-mile radius of Lone Star Executive Airport, and within a 6.5-mile radius of Woods No. 2 Airport, and within a 6.4-mile radius of Covey Trails Airport excluding that airspace within the Anahuac, TX, Class E airspace area. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with RULES * * * * * Issued in Fort Worth, TX, on January 7, 2009. Walter L. Tweedy, Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center. [FR Doc. E9–516 Filed 1–13–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:42 Jan 13, 2009 Jkt 217001 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives [Docket No. ATF 27P; AG Order No. 3030– 2009] Decision-Making Authority Regarding the Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of a Federal Firearms License, or Imposition of a Civil Fine (2008R–10P) AGENCY: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), Department of Justice. ACTION: Interim final rule with request for comments. SUMMARY: The Department of Justice is amending the regulations of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (‘‘ATF’’) to delegate to the Director of ATF the authority to serve as the deciding official regarding the denial, suspension, or revocation of federal firearms licenses, or the imposition of a civil fine. The Director will have the flexibility to delegate to another ATF official the authority to decide a revocation or denial matter, or may exercise that authority himself. Such flexibility will allow ATF to more efficiently decide denial, suspension, and revocation hearings and also whether to impose a civil fine, because the Director can redelegate to Headquarters officials, field officials, or some combination thereof, authority to take action as the final agency decision maker. This will give the agency the ability to ensure consistency in decision making and to address any case backlogs that may occur. The interim rule will remain in effect until superseded by final regulations. DATES: Effective Date: This interim rule is effective January 14, 2009. Comment date: Written comments must be postmarked and electronic comments must be submitted on or before April 14, 2009. Commenters should be aware that the electronic Federal Docket Management System will not accept comments after Midnight Eastern Time on the last day of the comment period. ADDRESSES: Send comments to any of the following addresses— • James P. Ficaretta, Program Manager, Room 6N–602, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, P.O. Box 50221, Washington, DC 20091–0221; ATTN: ATF 27P. Written comments must include your mailing address and be signed, and may be of any length. • 202–648–9741 (facsimile). PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 1875 • https://www.regulations.gov. Federal e-rulemaking portal; follow the instructions for submitting comments. You may also view an electronic version of this rule at the https:// www.regulations.gov site. See the Public Participation section at the end of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for instructions and requirements for submitting comments, and for information on how to request a public hearing. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James P. Ficaretta, Enforcement Programs and Services, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, U.S. Department of Justice, 99 New York Avenue, NE., Washington, DC 20226; telephone: (202) 648–7094. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background The Attorney General is responsible for enforcing the provisions of the Gun Control Act of 1968 (‘‘the Act’’), 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44. He has delegated that responsibility to the Director of ATF, subject to the direction of the Attorney General and the Deputy Attorney General. 28 CFR 0.130(a). ATF has promulgated regulations that implement the provisions of the Act in 27 CFR Part 478. The regulations in Subpart E of Part 478, §§ 478.71–78, relate to proceedings involving federal firearms licenses, including the denial, suspension, and revocation of a license, and the imposition of a civil fine. Section 478.71 provides that whenever the Director of Industry Operations (‘‘DIO’’) has reason to believe that an applicant is not qualified to receive a license under the provisions of § 478.47, he may issue a notice of denial, on ATF Form 4498, to the applicant. The notice will set forth the matters of fact and law relied upon in determining that the application should be denied, and will afford the applicant 15 days from the date of receipt of the notice in which to request a hearing to review the denial. If no request for a hearing is filed within such time, the application will be disapproved and a copy, so marked, will be returned to the applicant. Under § 478.72, an applicant who has been denied an original or renewal license can file a request with the DIO for a hearing to review the denial of the application. On conclusion of the hearing and after consideration of all relevant facts and circumstances presented by the applicant or his representative, the DIO renders a decision confirming or reversing the denial of the application. If the decision is that the denial should stand, a E:\FR\FM\14JAR1.SGM 14JAR1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 9 (Wednesday, January 14, 2009)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 1874-1875]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-516]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2008-1046; Airspace Docket No. 08-ASW-21]


Amendment of Class E Airspace; Houston, TX

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends Class E airspace at Houston, TX. Additional 
controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate Area Navigation (RNAV) 
Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP) at Lone Star Executive 
Airport, Conroe, TX. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the 
safety and management of Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations at 
Lone Star Executive Airport.

DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, March 12, 2009. The Director of the 
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 
1 CFR 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., Ft. Worth, TX 76193-0530; telephone (817) 
222-5582.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On November 17, 2008, the FAA published in the Federal Register a 
notice of proposed rulemaking to amend Class E airspace at Houston, TX, 
adding additional controlled airspace at Lone Star Executive Airport, 
Conroe, TX (73 FR 67823, Docket No. FAA-2008-1046). Interested parties 
were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting 
written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received. 
Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6005 of FAA 
Order 7400.9S signed October 3, 2008, and effective October 31, 2008, 
which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFRp 71.1. The Class E 
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 amending Class E airspace at Houston, TX, adding additional 
controlled airspace at Lone Star Executive Airport, Conroe, TX. This 
rule also updates the geographic coordinates of Chambers County 
Airport, and changes Sholes Field to Sholes International at Galveston, 
TX.
    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 adds additional controlled airspace in the Houston, TX airspace 
area, at Lone Star Executive Airport, Conroe, TX.

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:

[[Page 1875]]

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, 1959-1963 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 7400.9S, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, signed October 3, 2008, and effective October 31, 
2008, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6005 Class E airspace areas extending upward from 700 
feet or more above the surface.

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ASW TX E5 Houston, TX [Amended]

Point of Origin
    (Lat. 30[deg]35'01'' N., long. 95[deg]28'01'' W.)
Anahuac, Chambers County Airport, TX
    (Lat. 29[deg]46'11'' N., long. 94[deg]39'49'' W.)
Galveston, Scholes International at Galveston, TX
    (Lat. 29[deg]15'55'' N., long. 94[deg]51'38'' W.)
Brookshire, Woods No. 2 Airport, TX
    (Lat. 29[deg]47'37'' N., long. 95[deg]55'31'' W.)
Fulshear, Covey Trails Airport, TX
    (Lat. 29[deg]41'24'' N., long. 95[deg]50'23'' W.)
Conroe, Lone Star Executive Airport, TX
    (Lat. 30[deg]21'09'' N., long. 95[deg]24'52'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within an area bounded by a line beginning at the Point of Origin to 
lat. 29[deg]45'00'' N., long. 94[deg]44'01'' W.; thence from lat. 
29[deg]45'00'' N., long. 94[deg]44'01'' W. to a point of tangency 
with the east arc of a 7.6-mile radius of Scholes International at 
Galveston, and within a 7.6-mile radius of Scholes International at 
Galveston; thence from lat. 29[deg]17'04'' N., long. 95[deg]00'13'' 
W.; to lat. 29[deg]30'01'' N., long. 95[deg]54'01'' W.; to lat. 
30[deg]26'01'' N., long. 95[deg]42'01'' W.; to the point of origin, 
and within a 6.6-mile radius of Lone Star Executive Airport, and 
within a 6.5-mile radius of Woods No. 2 Airport, and within a 6.4-
mile radius of Covey Trails Airport excluding that airspace within 
the Anahuac, TX, Class E airspace area.
* * * * *

    Issued in Fort Worth, TX, on January 7, 2009.
Walter L. Tweedy,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center.
 [FR Doc. E9-516 Filed 1-13-09; 8:45 am]
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