[Federal Register: February 26, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 37)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 8265-8266]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2006-26311; Airspace Docket No. 06-AWP-19]
RIN 2120-AA66
Modification of Class D Airspace; Luke Air Force Base, AZ
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action modifies Class D airspace at Luke Air Force Base
(LUF), AZ. This modification is necessary to contain and protect
circling maneuvers for Category E aircraft executing these maneuvers in
conjunction with Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) at the
airport.
DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, May 10, 2007. 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: Francie Hope, System Support
Specialist, Western Service Center, AJO2-W2, Federal Aviation
Administration, 15000 Aviation Boulevard, Lawndale, California 90261,
telephone (310) 725-6502.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
On December 7, 2006, the FAA published in the Federal Register (71
FR 70910) a notice of proposed rulemaking to revise the Class D
airspace at Luke Air Force Base, AZ. Interested parties were invited to
participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on
this proposal to the FAA. On January 11, 2007, a notice of proposed
rulemaking correction was published in the Federal Register (72 FR
1301), changing the legal description to better describe the requisite
airspace. No comments were received. This modification is the same as
that proposed in the notice. Class D airspace areas are published in
Paragraph 5000 of FAA Order 7400.9P dated September 1, 2006, and
effective September 15, 2006, which is incorporated by reference in 14
CFR 71.1. The Class D airspace designation listed in this document will
be published subsequently in the Order.
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The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 by modifying the Class D airspace area for Luke Air Force Base,
AZ. This modification is necessary to contain and protect circling
maneuvers for Category E aircraft executing these maneuvers in
conjunction with Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) at the
airport. This action modifies the existing LUF Class D airspace to
extend upward from the surface to, but not including, 4000 feet mean
sea level (MSL) and within a 5.6-mile radius of Luke AFB from a point
intersecting the northwest portion of the Goodyear Class D airspace
clockwise to a point intersecting the northern portion of the Glendale
Class D airspace; and within a 4.4 mile radius of Luke AFB from the
intersection of the southern portion of the Glendale Class D airspace
clockwise to the intersection of the Goodyear Class D airspace; and
excluding that portion within the Glendale, AZ, and Goodyear, AZ Class
D airspace areas.
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.
Therefor, this regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory
action'' under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule''
under Department of Transportation 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, 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 71.1 of the Federal
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9P, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated September 1, 2006, and effective September 15,
2006, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.
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AWP AZ D Phoenix, Luke AFB, AZ [Amended]
Phoenix Luke AFB, AZ
(Lat. 33[deg]32'06'' N, long. 112[deg]22'59'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to but not
including 4,000 feet MSL and within a 5.6-mile radius of Luke AFB
from a point intersecting the northwest portion of the Goodyear
Class D airspace clockwise to a point intersecting the northern
portion of the Glendale Class D airspace; and within a 4.4 mile
radius of Luke AFB from the intersection of the southern portion of
the Glendale Class D airspace clockwise to the intersection of the
Goodyear Class D airspace; and excluding that portion within the
Glendale, AZ, and Goodyear, AZ Class D airspace areas. 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 continually published in the Airport/
Facility Directory.
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Issued in Los Angeles, California, on February 5, 2007.
Teri L. Bristol,
Acting Director of Terminal Operations, Western Service Area.
[FR Doc. 07-856 Filed 2-23-07; 8:45 am]
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