[Federal Register: March 23, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 56)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2003-16596; Airspace Docket No. 03-ASO-20]
Amendment of Class D, E2 and E4 Airspace; Columbus Lawson AAF,
GA, and Class E5 Airspace; Columbus, GA
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action amends Class D, E2, and E4 airspace at Columbus
Lawson Army Air Field (AAF), GA, and Class E airspace at Columbus, GA.
As a result of the relocation of the Lawson AAF Instrument Landing
System (ILS) and the extension of Runway (RWY) 15-33, it has been
determined a modification should be made to the Columbus Lawson AAF,
GA, Class D, E2 and E4 airspace and to the Columbus, GA, Class E5
airspace areas to contain the ILS RWY 33 Standard Instrument Approach
Procedure (SIAP) to the Lawson AAF Airport. Additional surface area
airspace and controlled airspace extending upward from 700 feet Above
Ground Level (AGL) is needed to contain the SIAP.
EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, June 10, 2004.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Water R. Cochran, Manager, Airspace
Branch, Air Traffic Division, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box
20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 305-5627.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
On January 15, 2004, the FAA proposed to amend part 71 of the
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) by amending Class D, E2,
and E4 airspace at Columbus Lawson AAF, GA, and Class E5 airspace at
Columbus, GA, (69 FR 2311). This action provides adequate Class D, E2,
E4 and E5 airspace for IFR operations at Columbus Lawson AAF, GA.
Designations for Class D airspace areas extending upward from the
surface of the earth and Class E airspace designations for airspace
designated as surface areas and airspace areas extending upward from
700 feet or more above the surface of the earth are published in
Paragraphs 5000, 6002, 6004 and 6005 respectively, of FAA Order
7400.9L, dated September 2, 2003, and effective September 16, 2003,
which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class D and E
designations listed in this document will be published subsequently in
the Order.
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.
The Rule
This amendment to part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14
CFR part 71) amends Class D, E2, and E4 airspace at Columbus Lawson
AAF, GA, and Class E5 airspace at Columbus, GA.
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. 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.
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 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 71.1 of Federal Aviation
Administration Order 7400.9L, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated September 2, 2003, and effective September 16, 2003, is
amended as follows:
Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace
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ASO GA D Columbus Lawson AAF, GA [Revised]
Columbus Lawson AAF, GA
(Lat. 32[deg]20'14'' N, long. 84[deg]59'29'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
2,700 feet MSL within a 4.2-mile radius of Lawson AAF, excluding
that airspace within the Columbus Metropolitan Airport, GA, Class C
airspace area. This Class D airspace area 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 Lawson AAF, GA [Revised]
Columbus Lawson AAF, GA
(Lat. 32[deg]20'14'' N, long. 84[deg]59'29'' W)
Within a 4.2-mile radius of Lawson AAF; excluding that airspace
within the Columbus Metropolitan Airport, GA, Class C airspace area.
This Class E airspace area 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.
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Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Areas Designated as an Extension to
a Class D or Class E Surface Area
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ASO GA E4 Columbus Lawson AAF, GA [Revised]
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 NDB
(Lat. 32[deg]17'36'' N, long. 85[deg]01'24'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within 1.2 miles
each side of the Lawson VOR/DME 214[deg] radial extending from the
4.2-mile radius of Lawson AAF to 6 miles southwest of the NDB. This
Class E airspace area is effective during the specific days and
times established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective
date and time
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will thereafter be continuously published in the Airport/Facility
Directory.
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Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Designated as Surface Areas
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ASO GA E5 Columbus, GA [Revised]
Columbus Metropolitan Airport, GA
(Lat. 32[deg]30'59'' N, long. 84[deg]56'20'' W)
Lawson AAF, GA
(Lat. 32'20'14'' 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 10-mile radius of Columbus Metropolitan 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 to the VOR/DME and within 4 miles each side of the
Lawson LOC 127[deg] course, extending from the 7.6-mile radius to
10.6 miles southeast of Lawson AAF.
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Issued in College Park, Georgia, on February 26, 2004.
Jeffrey U. Vincent,
Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division, Southern Region.
[FR Doc. 04-6048 Filed 3-22-04; 8:45 am]
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