Rules and Regulations. Final rule

Agency: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT
Action: Final rule
Citation: FR Doc. 02-3792 · Airspace Docket No. 01-ANM-06 · 14 CFR 71

Summary

This action revises the Class E airspace at Cedar City, UT. Newly developed Area Navigation (RNAV) Standard Instrument Approach Procedure (SIAP) at the Cedar City Regional Airport made this action necessary. Additional Class E 1,200-feet controlled airspace, above the surface of the earth is required to contain aircraft executing the RNAV (Global Positioning System (GPS) RWY 20 at Cedar City Regional Airport. EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, April 18, 2002.

Supplementary Information

History On August 27, 2001, the FAA proposed to amend Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations, part 71 (14 CFR part 71) by revising Class E airspace at Cedar City, UT, in order to accommodate new RNAV SIAP at Cedar City Regional Airport, Cedar City, UT (66 FR 44993). This action provides Class E5 airspace at Cedar City, UT, to meet current criteria standards associated with the SIAP. Interested parties were invited to participate in the rulemaking proceeding by submitting written comments on the proposal. No comments were received. The Rule This amendment to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations, part 71 (14 CFR part 71) revises Class E airspace at Cedar City, UT, in order to accommodate new RNAV (GPS) SIAP to the Cedar City Regional Airport, Cedar City, UT. This amendment revises Class E5 airspace at Cedar City, UT, to meet current criteria standards associated with the RNAV and SIAP. The FAA establishes Class E airspace where necessary to contain aircraft transitioning between the terminal and en route environments. This rule is designed to provide for the safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace and to promote safe flight operations under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) at the Cedar City Regional Airport and between the terminal and en route transition stages. The area will be depicted on aeronautical charts for pilot reference. The coordinates for this airspace docket are based on North American Datum 83. Class E airspace areas extending upward form 700-feet or more above the surface of the earth, are published in Paragraph 6005, of FAA Order 7400.9J dated August 31, 2001, and effective September 16, 2001, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace designation listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order. 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. 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, 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 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 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. § 71.1 [Amended] 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal Aviation Administration 7400. 9J, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 31, 2001, is amended as follows: Paragraph 6005 Class E airspace extending upward from 700-feet or more above the surface of the earth. ANM UT E5 Cedar City, UT [Revised] Cedar City Regional Airport, UT (Lat. 37°42′03″ N., long. 113°05′55″ W.) That airspace extending upward from 700-feet above the surface bounded by a line beginning at lat. 38°03′00″ N., long. 113°13′30″ W.; to lat. 38°05′30″ N., long. 112°58′30″ W.; to lat. 37°58″30′ N., long. 112°45′30″ W.; to lat. 37°45′00″ N., long. 112°56′45″ W.; to lat. 37°47′30″ N., long. 113°15′00″ W.; thence to point of beginning; and that airspace extending upward from 1,200-feet above the surface bounded by a line beginning at lat. 38°00′00″ N., long. 113°45′30″ W; to lat. 38°19′00″ N., long. 112°51′30″ W.: to lat. 37°58′32″ N., long. 112°38′00″ W.; to lat. 37°37′00″ N., long. 112°53′30″ W.; to lat. 37°38′15″ N., long. 113°22′18″ W.; thence to point of origin; and excluding that airspace within Federal airways; the Midford, UT, and St. George, UT, Class E airspace areas. Issued in Seattle, Washington, on December 27, 2001. Daniel A. Boyle, Assistant Manager, Air Traffic Division, Northwest Mountain Region. [FR Doc. 02-3792 Filed 2-14-02; 8:45 am]