[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 100 (Friday, May 23, 1997)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 28328-28329] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-13582] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Airspace Docket No. 95-AEA-09] Revocation of Class D Airspace and Class E4 Airspace; Plattsburgh, NY
Agency
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) DOT.
Action
Final rule.
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Summary
This action revokes the Class D airspace designated as a surface area for Plattsburgh, NY. The rule also revokes the Class E4 surface areas designated as an extension to Class D airspace at Plattsburgh, NY.
EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, September 11, 1997.
For Further Information Contact
Mr. Francis Jordan, Airspace Specialist, Operations Branch, AEA-530, Air Traffic Division, Eastern Region, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Building #111, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Jamaica, New York 11430, telephone: (718) 553-4521.
Supplementary Information
History
On February 27, 1996, the FAA proposed to amend Part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR Part 71) by revoking Class D airspace designated as a surface area for Plattsburgh, NY. The proposal also included the revocation of the Class E4 surface areas designated as an extension to the Class D airspace (61 FR 7227). As a result of the Base Realignment and Closure program, Plattsburgh Air Force Base has been closed and all flight operations eliminated. 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. Class D airspace area designations are published in paragraph 5000 of FAA Order 7400.9D, dated September 4, 1996 and effective September 16, 1996, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. Class E4 airspace area designations are published in paragraph 6004 of FAA Order 7400.9D, dated September 4, 1996 and effective September 16, 1996, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class D airspace designation and the Class E4 airspace designation listed in this document will be revoked and removed from the Order.
The Rule
The amendment to Part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR Part 71) revokes the Class D airspace area and Class E4 airspace area at Plattsburgh, NY. 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 10034; 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 will not have 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
In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration amends 14 CFR Part 71 as follows:
PART 71--[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for 14 CFR Part 71 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; EO 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389; 14 CFR 11.69.
Sec. 71.1 [Amended]
2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9D, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated September 4, 1996, and effective September 16, 1996, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 5000 Class D airspace areas designated as a surface area for an airport.
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AEA NY D Plattsburgh, NY [Removed]
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Paragraph 6004 Class E airspace areas designated as an extension to a Class D area.
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AEA NY E4 Plattsburgh, NY [Removed]
* * * * * Issued in Jamaica, New York on May 7, 1997. John S. Walker, Manager, Air Traffic Division, Eastern Region. [FR Doc. 97-13582 Filed 5-22-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-M