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and within a 6.4-mile radius of the Council 

Bluffs Municipal Airport, and within a 6.4- 

mile radius of Blair Municipal Airport, and 

within 2 miles each side of the 317° bearing 

from the Blair Municipal Airport extending 

from the 6.4-mile radius to 11.6 miles, and 

within 2 miles each side of the 137° bearing 

from the Blair Municipal Airport extending 

from the 6.4-mile radius to 12.2 miles. 

Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 5, 

2012. 

Walter L. Tweedy, 

Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, 

ATO Central Service Center. 

[FR Doc. 2012–11549 Filed 5–11–12; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 71 

[Docket No. FAA–2011–1367; Airspace 

Docket No. 11–ASO–41] 

Amendment of Class E Airspace; 

Tullahoma, TN 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: This action amends Class E 

Airspace in the Tullahoma, TN area, as 

the Arnold Air Force Base has been 

closed and controlled airspace 

associated with the airport is being 

removed. Airspace reconfiguration is 

necessary for the continued safety and 

airspace management of Instrument 

Flight Rules (IFR) operations within the 

Tullahoma, TN airspace area. This 

action also makes a minor adjustment to 

the geographic coordinates of the 

Tullahoma Regional Airport/Wm 

Northern Field. 

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, July 26, 

2012. 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: John 

Fornito, Operations Support Group, 

Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation 

Administration, P.O. Box 20636, 

Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 

305–6364. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

History 

On March 2, 2012, the FAA published 

in the Federal Register a notice of 

proposed rulemaking to amend Class E 

airspace at Tullahoma, TN (77 FR 

12759). Interested parties were invited 

to participate in this rulemaking effort 

by submitting written comments on the 

proposal to the FAA. No comments 

were received. Class E airspace 

designations are published in paragraph 

6005 of FAA Order 7400.9V dated 

August 9, 2011, and effective September 

15, 2011, which is incorporated by 

reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E 

airspace designations listed in this 

document will be published 

subsequently in the Order. 

The Rule 

This amendment to Title 14, Code of 

Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 

amends Class E airspace extending 

upward from 700 feet above the surface 

at Tullahoma, TN. Airspace 

reconfiguration is necessary due to the 

closing of Arnold Air Force Base, and 

supports new standard instrument 

approach procedures developed at 

Tullahoma Regional Airport/Wm 

Northern Field. Controlled airspace is 

necessary for the continued safety and 

management of IFR operations within 

the Tullahoma, TN, area. This action 

also adjusts the geographic coordinates 

of the Tullahoma Regional Airport/Wm 

Northern Field to be in concert with the 

FAAs aeronautical database. 

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, is non-controversial and 

unlikely to result in adverse or negative 

comments. 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. 

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 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 controlled airspace in the 

Tullahoma, TN area. 

Environmental Review 

The FAA has determined that this 

action qualifies for categorical exclusion 

under the National Environmental 

Policy Act in accordance with FAA 

Order 1050.1E, ‘‘Environmental 

Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ 

paragraph 311a. This airspace action is 

not expected to cause any potentially 

significant environmental impacts, and 

no extraordinary circumstances exist 

that warrant preparation of an 

environmental assessment. 

Lists 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, 

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 Federal Aviation 

Administration Order 7400.9V, Airspace 

Designations and Reporting Points, 

dated August 9, 2011, effective 

September 15, 2011, is amended as 

follows: 

Paragraph 6005 Class E airspace areas 

extending upward from 700 feet or more 

above the surface of the earth. 

* * * * * 

ASO TN E5 Tullahoma, TN [Amended] 

Tullahoma Regional Airport/Wm Northern 

Field, TN 

(Lat. 35°22′48′′ N., long. 86°14′48′′ W.) 

Winchester Municipal Airport 

(Lat. 35°10′39′′ N., long. 86°03′58′′ W.) 

Manchester Medical Center, Point In Space 

Coordinates 

(Lat. 35°29′56′′ N., long. 86°05′37′′ W.) 

That airspace extending upward from 700 

feet above the surface within a 7-mile radius 

of Tullahoma Regional Airport/Wm Northern 

Field and within 4 miles either side of the 

360° bearing from the airport extending from 

the 7-mile radius to 12 miles north of the 

airport, and within an 11-mile radius of 

Winchester Municipal Airport, and within a 

6-mile radius of the point in space (lat. 


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35°29′56′′ N., long. 86°05′37′′ W.) serving 

Manchester Medical Center. 

Issued in College Park, Georgia, on April 

30, 2012. 

Barry A. Knight, 

Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern 

Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. 

[FR Doc. 2012–11409 Filed 5–11–12; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 71 

[Docket No. FAA–2011–1105; Airspace 

Docket No. 11–AGL–20] 

Amendment of Class E Airspace; 

Decatur, IL 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: This action amends Class E 

airspace at Decatur, IL. Additional 

controlled airspace is necessary to 

accommodate new Area Navigation 

(RNAV) Standard Instrument Approach 

Procedures at Decatur Airport. The FAA 

is taking this action to enhance the 

safety and management of Instrument 

Flight Rule (IFR) operations at the 

airport. The geographic coordinates of 

the airport are also adjusted. 

DATES: Effective date: 0901 UTC, July 

26, 2012. The Director of the Federal 

Register approves this incorporation by 

reference action under 1 CFR Part 51, 

subject to the annual revision of FAA 

Order 7400.9 and publication of 

conforming amendments. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Scott Enander, Central Service Center, 

Operations Support Group, Federal 

Aviation Administration, Southwest 

Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort 

Worth, TX 76137; telephone (817) 321– 

7716. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

History 

On December 13, 2011, the FAA 

published in the Federal Register a 

notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) 

to amend Class E airspace for the 

Decatur, IL, area, creating additional 

controlled airspace at Decatur Airport 

(76 FR 77450) Docket No. FAA–2011– 

1105. Interested parties were invited to 

participate in this rulemaking effort by 

submitting written comments on the 

proposal to the FAA. No comments 

were received. Class E airspace 

designations are published in paragraph 

6005 of FAA Order 7400.9V dated 

August 9, 2011, and effective September 

15, 2011, which is incorporated by 

reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E 

airspace designations listed in this 

document will be published 

subsequently in the Order. 

The Rule 

This action amends Title 14 Code of 

Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by 

amending Class E airspace extending 

upward from 700 feet above the surface 

to accommodate new standard 

instrument approach procedures at 

Decatur Airport, Decatur, IL. This action 

is necessary for the safety and 

management of IFR operations at the 

airport. This action also adjusts the 

geographic coordinates of the airport to 

coincide with the FAA’s aeronautical 

database. 

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 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. 

The FAA’s authority to issue rules 

regarding aviation safety is found in 

Title 49 of the U.S. Code. Subtitle 1, 

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 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 

controlled airspace at Decatur Airport, 

Decatur, IL. 

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, 

B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR 

TRAFFIC SERVICE 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 Part 71.1 of the Federal Aviation 

Administration Order 7400.9V, Airspace 

Designations and Reporting Points, 

dated August 9, 2011, and effective 

September 15, 2011, is amended as 

follows: 

Paragraph 6005 Class E airspace areas 

extending upward from 700 feet or more 

above the surface. 

* * * * * 

AGL IL E5 Decatur, IL [Amended] 

Decatur Airport, IL 

(Lat. 39°50′04′′ N., long. 88°51′56′′ W.) 

That airspace extending upward from 700 

feet above the surface within a 6.9-mile 

radius of Decatur Airport, and within 2 miles 

each side of the 299° bearing from the airport 

extending from the 6.9-mile radius to 11 

miles northwest of the airport. 

Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 5, 

2012. 

Walter L. Tweedy, 

Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, 

ATO Central Service Center. 

[FR Doc. 2012–11540 Filed 5–11–12; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 91 

[Docket No. FAA–2011–1396] 

RIN 2120–AK10 

Operations in Class D Airspace 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule; request for 

comments. 

SUMMARY: The FAA is removing the 

provision describing an abbreviated taxi 

clearance. Previously, air traffic 

controllers issued abbreviated taxi 

instructions to aircraft en route to their 

assigned departure runway, which 


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