Proposed Revocation of Class C Airspace, Proposed Establishment of Class D Airspace, and Proposed Modification of Class E Airspace; Columbus, GA, 27670-27672 [2010-11851]

Download as PDF 27670 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 95 / Tuesday, May 18, 2010 / Proposed Rules PBSOV having P/N 70379, unless the PBSOV having P/N 70379 has been modified, having the suffix ‘‘A’’ behind the serial number on the identification plate, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Eaton Service Bulletin 70379–32–01, dated September 15, 2001. FAA AD Differences Other FAA AD Provisions (h) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, 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: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–1137; fax (425) 227–1149. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or principal avionics inspector (PAI), as appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector, your local Flight Standards District Office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (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. mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with PROPOSALS Related Information (i) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2009–0220, dated October 14, 2009; Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–32–159, dated October 6, 2009; and Eaton Service Bulletin 70379–32– 01, dated September 15, 2001; for related information. Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 7, 2010. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2010–11890 Filed 5–17–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 16:31 May 17, 2010 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2010–0386; Airspace Docket No. 10–AWA–1] RIN 2120–AA66 Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. VerDate Mar<15>2010 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Jkt 220001 Proposed Revocation of Class C Airspace, Proposed Establishment of Class D Airspace, and Proposed Modification of Class E Airspace; Columbus, GA AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). SUMMARY: This action proposes to revoke the Columbus, GA, Class C airspace area; establish Class D airspace area to replace the Class C airspace area; and amend the existing Class E surface area and 700-foot Class E airspace at Columbus, GA. The FAA is proposing this action because Columbus Metropolitan Airport no longer meets the criteria required to qualify for a Class C airspace designation. Reconfiguring the area would enhance safety and facilitate more efficient use of airspace within the National Airspace System. DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 19, 2010. ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 30, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590–0001; telephone: (202) 366–9826. You must identify FAA Docket No. FAA–2010–0386 and Airspace Docket No. 10–AWA–1, at the beginning of your comments. You may also submit comments through the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, Airspace and Rules Group, Office of System Operations Airspace and AIM, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed rulemaking 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 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 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 (FAA Docket No. FAA– 2010–0386 and Airspace Docket No. 10– AWA–1) and be submitted in triplicate to the Docket Management Facility (see ADDRESSES section for address and phone number). You may also submit comments through the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments on this action must submit with those comments a self-addressed, stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ‘‘Comments to Docket Nos. FAA–2010–0386 and Airspace Docket No. 10–AWA–1.’’ The postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter. All communications received on or before the specified closing date for comments will be considered before taking action on the proposed rule. The proposal contained in this action may be changed in light of comments received. All comments submitted will be available for examination in the public docket both before and after the closing date for comments. 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 through the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking documents can also be accessed through the FAA’s web page at https:// www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/ rulemaking/recently_published/. You may review the public docket containing the proposal, 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 Ave., College Park, GA 30337. Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future NPRMs should contact the FAA’s Office of Rulemaking, (202) 267–9677, for a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11–2A, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Distribution System, which describes the application procedure. E:\FR\FM\18MYP1.SGM 18MYP1 27671 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 95 / Tuesday, May 18, 2010 / Proposed Rules Background Class C airspace areas are designed to improve air safety by reducing the risk of midair collisions in high volume airport terminal areas and enhance the management of air traffic operations in that area. In order for an airport to be considered for designation of Class C airspace, it must meet the following criteria: 1. The airport must be served by an operational airport traffic control tower (ATCT) and a radar approach control; and 2. One of the following applies: (a) An annual instrument operations count of 75,000 at the primary airport; or (b) An annual count of 250,000 enplaned passengers at the primary airport. Both instrument operations and passenger enplanements at Columbus Metropolitan Airport have declined significantly in recent years. Passenger enplanement figures for calendar year 2008 (the most recent validated figures available) totaled 51,288. Instrument operations for calendar year 2008 were 22,795. These totals are significantly below the above stated thresholds for Class C airspace designation. On February 3, 2010, an informal airspace meeting was held at the Columbus Metropolitan Airport to describe the proposed airspace changes and to seek facts and information regarding the proposal. Approximately 24 persons attended the meeting. No objections to the proposal were expressed at the meeting. mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with PROPOSALS The Proposal The FAA is proposing an amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 to remove the Columbus Metropolitan Airport Class C airspace area. The FAA is further proposing to establish a Class D airspace area to replace the Class C airspace area. The proposed Class D airspace area would be designated as part-time and would be in effect during the Columbus ATCT hours of operation as published in the Airport/Facility Directory. During periods when the ATCT is closed, the Class D airspace area would revert to a Class E surface area as is currently the case at the airport. This action would also change the dimensions of the existing Class E surface area by reducing the radius of the area from a 5-nautical mile (NM) radius to a 4.4–NM radius to match the dimensions of the new Class D airspace area. In addition, this action would amend part of the description of the existing Columbus, GA, Class E airspace that extends upward from 700- VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:31 May 17, 2010 Jkt 220001 feet above the surface by changing the radius of the area around the Columbus Metropolitan Airport from the current 10–NM radius to a 6.8–NM radius. Class C airspace areas, Class D airspace areas, Class E surface areas and Class E airspace, extending upward from 700-feet above the surface, are published in paragraphs 4000, 5000, 6002, and 6005, respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9T, dated August 27, 2009 and effective September 15, 2009, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class C, D and E airspace area amendments proposed 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. Therefore, this proposed regulation: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Department of Transportation (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, 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 the 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 amends terminal airspace as required to preserve the safe and efficient flow of air traffic in the Columbus, GA area. List 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 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 proposes to amend 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 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 the Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9T, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 27, 2009, and effective September 15, 2009, is amended as follows: Paragraph 4000 Airspace. Subpart C—Class C * * * * * ASO GA C Columbus Metropolitan Airport, GA [Removed] * * * * * Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace. * * * * ASO GA D * Columbus, GA [New] Columbus Metropolitan Airport, GA (Lat. 32°30′59″ N., long. 84°56′20″ W.) That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 2,900 feet MSL within a 4.4-mile radius of the Columbus Metropolitan Airport; and that airspace within 1 mile each side of the 234° bearing from the airport extending from the 4.4-mile radius to 5 miles south of the airport. This Class D airspace is effective during the specific days 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. * * * * * Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Designated as Surface Areas. * * * * * ASO–GA E2 Columbus Metropolitan Airport, GA [Amended] Columbus Metropolitan Airport (Lat. 32°30′59″ N., long. 84°56′20″ W.) Within a 4.4-mile radius of Columbus Metropolitan Airport; and that airspace within 1 mile each side of the 234° bearing from the airport, extending from the 4.4-mile radius to 5 miles south of the airport. 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. * E:\FR\FM\18MYP1.SGM * * 18MYP1 * * 27672 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 95 / Tuesday, May 18, 2010 / Proposed Rules Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward from 700 Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth. * * * * * ASO GA E5 Columbus, GA [Amended] Columbus Metropolitan Airport, GA (Lat. 32°30′59″ N., long. 84°56′20″ W.) Lawson AAF, GA (Lat. 32°20′14″ N., long. 84°59′29″ W.) Lawson VOR/DME (Lat. 32°19′57″ N., long. 84°59′36″ W.) Lawson LOC (Lat. 32°20′43″ N., long. 84°59′55″ W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.8-mile radius of Columbus Metropolitan Airport; and within 1 mile each side of the 234° bearing from the airport extending from the 6.8-mile radius to 7.3-miles south of the airport; and within a 7.6-mile radius of Lawson AAF; and within 2.5 miles each side of Lawson VOR/DME 340° radial extending from the 7.6-mile radius to 15 miles north of the VOR/DME; and within 4 miles each side of the Lawson LOC 145° course extending from the 7.6-mile radius to 10.6 miles southeast of Lawson AAF. Issued in Washington, DC, on May 7, 2010. Edith V. Parish, Manager, Airspace and Rules Group. [FR Doc. 2010–11851 Filed 5–17–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration 21 CFR Part 1140 [Docket No. FDA–2010–N–0136] RIN 0910–AG33 Request for Comment on Implementation of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act; Extension of Comment Period AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. Advance notice of proposed rulemaking; extension of comment period. mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with PROPOSALS ACTION: SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is extending for 60 days the comment period for the advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) that appeared in the Federal Register of March 19, 2010. In the ANPRM, FDA requested comments, data, research, or other information on the regulation of outdoor advertising of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. The agency is taking this action in response to a request for an extension to allow interested persons additional time to submit comments. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:31 May 17, 2010 Jkt 220001 DATES: The comment period for the advance notice of proposed rulemaking, published March 19, 2010, at 75 FR 13241, is extended. Submit electronic or written comments by July 19, 2010. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by Docket No FDA–2010–N– 0136 and/or RIN number 0910–AG33, by any of the following methods: Electronic Submissions Submit electronic comments in the following way: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Written Submissions Submit written submissions in the following ways: • FAX: 301–827–6870. • Mail/Hand delivery/Courier (for paper, disk, or CD–ROM submissions): Division of Dockets Management (HFA– 305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and docket number and Regulatory Information Number (RIN) for this rulemaking. All comments received may be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. For additional information on submitting comments, see the ‘‘Comments’’ heading of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to https:// www.regulations.gov and insert the docket number, found in brackets in the heading of this document, into the ‘‘Search’’ box and follow the prompts and/or go to the Division of Dockets Management, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Annette Marthaler, Center for Tobacco Products, Food and Drug Administration, 9200 Corporate Blvd., Rockville, MD 20850–3229, 1–877–287– 1373, annette.marthaler@fda.hhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the Federal Register of March 19, 2010 (75 FR 13241), FDA published an ANPRM with a 60-day comment period to request data, research, information, and comments on whether restrictions on outdoor advertising of tobacco products are necessary to protect children and adolescents from the harms caused by tobacco use and, if they are, whether the restrictions under consideration (as identified in the ANPRM), or close variations would be Frm 00013 Fmt 4702 II. Comments Interested persons may submit to the Division of Dockets Management (see ADDRESSES) either electronic or written comments regarding this document. it is only necessary to send one set of comments. It is no longer necessary to send two copies of mailed comments. Identify comments with the docket number found in brackets in the heading of this document. Received comments may be seen in the Division of Dockets Management between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Dated: May 13, 2010. Leslie Kux, Acting Assistant Commissioner for Policy. [FR Doc. 2010–11799 Filed 5–17–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–01–S DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration 49 CFR Part 220 [Docket No. FRA–2009–0118] RIN 2130–AC21 I. Background PO 00000 justified, lawful, and appropriate. FDA also solicited data, research, information, and comments on other restrictions on outdoor advertising that, either in addition to or instead of the specific restrictions under consideration, would advance the public health goal of protecting children and adolescents from the harms caused by tobacco use. The agency has received a request for a 90-day extension of the comment period for the ANPRM. The request conveyed concern that the current 60day comment period does not allow sufficient time to develop a meaningful response to the ANPRM. FDA has considered the request and is extending the comment period for the ANPRM for 60 days, until July 19, 2010. The agency believes that a 60-day extension allows adequate time for interested persons to submit comments without significantly delaying a rulemaking on this important issue. Sfmt 4702 Restrictions on Railroad Operating Employees’ Use of Cellular Telephones and Other Electronic Devices AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). SUMMARY: FRA is proposing to amend its railroad communications regulations by restricting use of mobile telephones and E:\FR\FM\18MYP1.SGM 18MYP1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 95 (Tuesday, May 18, 2010)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 27670-27672]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-11851]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2010-0386; Airspace Docket No. 10-AWA-1]
RIN 2120-AA66


Proposed Revocation of Class C Airspace, Proposed Establishment 
of Class D Airspace, and Proposed Modification of Class E Airspace; 
Columbus, GA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to revoke the Columbus, GA, Class C 
airspace area; establish Class D airspace area to replace the Class C 
airspace area; and amend the existing Class E surface area and 700-foot 
Class E airspace at Columbus, GA. The FAA is proposing this action 
because Columbus Metropolitan Airport no longer meets the criteria 
required to qualify for a Class C airspace designation. Reconfiguring 
the area would enhance safety and facilitate more efficient use of 
airspace within the National Airspace System.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 19, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., 
West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001; 
telephone: (202) 366-9826. You must identify FAA Docket No. FAA-2010-
0386 and Airspace Docket No. 10-AWA-1, at the beginning of your 
comments. You may also submit comments through the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, Airspace and Rules 
Group, Office of System Operations Airspace and AIM, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; 
telephone: (202) 267-8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited

    Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed 
rulemaking 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 (FAA Docket No. 
FAA-2010-0386 and Airspace Docket No. 10-AWA-1) and be submitted in 
triplicate to the Docket Management Facility (see ADDRESSES section for 
address and phone number). You may also submit comments through the 
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov
    Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments 
on this action must submit with those comments a self-addressed, 
stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ``Comments 
to Docket Nos. FAA-2010-0386 and Airspace Docket No. 10-AWA-1.'' The 
postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter.
    All communications received on or before the specified closing date 
for comments will be considered before taking action on the proposed 
rule. The proposal contained in this action may be changed in light of 
comments received. All comments submitted will be available for 
examination in the public docket both before and after the closing date 
for comments. 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 through the 
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking 
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's web page at https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/rulemaking/recently_published/.
    You may review the public docket containing the proposal, 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 Ave., College Park, GA 30337.
    Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future 
NPRMs should contact the FAA's Office of Rulemaking, (202) 267-9677, 
for a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11-2A, Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking Distribution System, which describes the application 
procedure.

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Background

    Class C airspace areas are designed to improve air safety by 
reducing the risk of midair collisions in high volume airport terminal 
areas and enhance the management of air traffic operations in that 
area. In order for an airport to be considered for designation of Class 
C airspace, it must meet the following criteria:
    1. The airport must be served by an operational airport traffic 
control tower (ATCT) and a radar approach control; and
    2. One of the following applies:
    (a) An annual instrument operations count of 75,000 at the primary 
airport; or
    (b) An annual count of 250,000 enplaned passengers at the primary 
airport.
    Both instrument operations and passenger enplanements at Columbus 
Metropolitan Airport have declined significantly in recent years. 
Passenger enplanement figures for calendar year 2008 (the most recent 
validated figures available) totaled 51,288. Instrument operations for 
calendar year 2008 were 22,795. These totals are significantly below 
the above stated thresholds for Class C airspace designation.
    On February 3, 2010, an informal airspace meeting was held at the 
Columbus Metropolitan Airport to describe the proposed airspace changes 
and to seek facts and information regarding the proposal. Approximately 
24 persons attended the meeting. No objections to the proposal were 
expressed at the meeting.

The Proposal

    The FAA is proposing an amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal 
Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 to remove the Columbus Metropolitan 
Airport Class C airspace area. The FAA is further proposing to 
establish a Class D airspace area to replace the Class C airspace area. 
The proposed Class D airspace area would be designated as part-time and 
would be in effect during the Columbus ATCT hours of operation as 
published in the Airport/Facility Directory. During periods when the 
ATCT is closed, the Class D airspace area would revert to a Class E 
surface area as is currently the case at the airport. This action would 
also change the dimensions of the existing Class E surface area by 
reducing the radius of the area from a 5-nautical mile (NM) radius to a 
4.4-NM radius to match the dimensions of the new Class D airspace area. 
In addition, this action would amend part of the description of the 
existing Columbus, GA, Class E airspace that extends upward from 700-
feet above the surface by changing the radius of the area around the 
Columbus Metropolitan Airport from the current 10-NM radius to a 6.8-NM 
radius.
    Class C airspace areas, Class D airspace areas, Class E surface 
areas and Class E airspace, extending upward from 700-feet above the 
surface, are published in paragraphs 4000, 5000, 6002, and 6005, 
respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9T, dated August 27, 2009 and effective 
September 15, 2009, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. 
The Class C, D and E airspace area amendments proposed 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. 
Therefore, this proposed regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant 
regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a 
``significant rule'' under Department of Transportation (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, 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 the 
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 amends terminal airspace as required to preserve the safe and 
efficient flow of air traffic in the Columbus, GA area.

List 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, 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:

    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 the Federal 
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9T, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated August 27, 2009, and effective September 15, 
2009, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 4000 Subpart C--Class C Airspace.

* * * * *

ASO GA C Columbus Metropolitan Airport, GA [Removed]

* * * * *

Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.

* * * * *

ASO GA D Columbus, GA [New]

Columbus Metropolitan Airport, GA
    (Lat. 32[deg]30'59'' N., long. 84[deg]56'20'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
2,900 feet MSL within a 4.4-mile radius of the Columbus Metropolitan 
Airport; and that airspace within 1 mile each side of the 234[deg] 
bearing from the airport extending from the 4.4-mile radius to 5 
miles south of the airport. This Class D airspace is effective 
during the specific days 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.
* * * * *

Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Designated as Surface Areas.

* * * * *

ASO-GA E2 Columbus Metropolitan Airport, GA [Amended]

Columbus Metropolitan Airport
    (Lat. 32[deg]30'59'' N., long. 84[deg]56'20'' W.)

    Within a 4.4-mile radius of Columbus Metropolitan Airport; and 
that airspace within 1 mile each side of the 234[deg] bearing from 
the airport, extending from the 4.4-mile radius to 5 miles south of 
the airport. 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.
* * * * *

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

* * * * *

ASO GA E5 Columbus, GA [Amended]

Columbus Metropolitan Airport, GA
    (Lat. 32[deg]30'59'' N., long. 84[deg]56'20'' W.)
Lawson AAF, GA
    (Lat. 32[deg]20'14'' N., long. 84[deg]59'29'' W.)
Lawson VOR/DME
    (Lat. 32[deg]19'57'' N., long. 84[deg]59'36'' W.)
Lawson LOC
    (Lat. 32[deg]20'43'' N., long. 84[deg]59'55'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 6.8-mile radius of Columbus Metropolitan Airport; and 
within 1 mile each side of the 234[deg] bearing from the airport 
extending from the 6.8-mile radius to 7.3-miles south of the 
airport; and within a 7.6-mile radius of Lawson AAF; and within 2.5 
miles each side of Lawson VOR/DME 340[deg] radial extending from the 
7.6-mile radius to 15 miles north of the VOR/DME; and within 4 miles 
each side of the Lawson LOC 145[deg] course extending from the 7.6-
mile radius to 10.6 miles southeast of Lawson AAF.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on May 7, 2010.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace and Rules Group.
[FR Doc. 2010-11851 Filed 5-17-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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