[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 16 (Thursday, January 25, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 3365-3366]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-298]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2006-26116; Airspace Docket No. 067-AEA-015]


Establishment of Class E-2 Airspace; Griffiss Airfield, Rome, NY

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This notice establishes Class E-2 airspace at Griffiss 
Airfield, Rome, NY. The opening of a tower and for the protection of 
instrument approaches make this action necessary. Controlled airspace 
extending upward from the surface to the base of the overlying 
controlled airspace is needed to contain aircraft executing an 
approach. The area would be depicted on aeronautical charts for pilot 
reference. This was published in the Federal Register on November 17, 
2006. 71 FR 66894.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC January 18, 2007. The Director of the Federal 
Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR 
51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and publication 
of conforming amendments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Francis T. Jordan, Jr., Airspace 
Specialist, Airspace Branch, AEA-520 FAA Eastern Region, 1 Aviation 
Plaza,

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Jamaica, NY 11434-4809: telephone: (718) 553-4521.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On November 28, 2006 a notice proposing to amend Part 71 of the 
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR Part 71) by establishing Class E-2 
airspace extending upward from the surface to the base of the overlying 
controlled airspace within a 4.5 mile radius of the Griffiss Airfield, 
Rome, NY, was published in the Federal Register. Interested parties 
were invited to participate in this rulemaking by submitting written 
comments on the Proposal to the FAA on or before December 29, 2006. No 
comments to the proposal were received. The rule is adopted as 
proposed. The coordinates for this airspace docket are based on North 
American Datum 83.

The Rule

    This amendment to Part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 
CFR part 71) provides controlled Class E-2 airspace at Griffiss AFB, 
Rome, NY. The opening of a tower and for the protection of Instrument 
Approaches makes this action necessary. Controlled airspace extending 
upward from the surface to the base of the overlying controlled 
airspace is needed to accommodate the SIAPs. That airspace would extend 
from the surface to the base of the overlying controlled airspace 
within a 4.5 mile radius of the Griffiss Airfield, Rome, NY, and within 
2 miles each side of bearing 135[deg]/315[deg] from a point at Lat 
43[deg]14.02' N, Long 75[deg]24.25' W, extending from the 4.5 mile 
radius zone, to a point 10.5 miles NW and 10.5 miles SE of the airport. 
The class E-2 airspace area would be effective during the specific 
dates and times established in advance by a notice to airmen. The 
effective date and time would thereafter be continuously published in 
the Airport/Facility Directory. Class E-2 airspace designations for 
airspace areas extending upward from the surface of the earth are 
published in Paragraph 6002 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 E-2 airspace designation listed in 
this document would be published subsequently in the Order.
    The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves 
an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and 
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. 
Therefore, this proposed 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 would only affect air traffic procedures 
and air navigation, it is certified that this proposed rule would not 
have significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 
entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

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In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration 
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

PART 71--[AMENDED]

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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; EO 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 7400.9P dated September 1, 2006, and effective 
September 15, 2006, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6002 Class E-2 airspace areas extending upward from the 
surface of the earth

AEA NY (D) Griffiss Airfield [New]

Rome, NY
    (Lat. 43[deg]14'02'' N., long. 75[deg]24'25'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to the base of 
the overlying controlled airspace with a 4.5 mile radius of the 
Griffiss Airfield, Rome, NY, and within 2 miles each side of bearing 
135[deg]/315[deg] from a point at Lat. 43[deg]14.02' N., Long. 
75[deg]24.25' W., extending from the 4.5 mile radius zone, to a 
point 10.5 miles NW. and 10.5 miles SE. of the airport. The Class E-
2 airspace area is effective during the specific dates and times 
established in advance by a notice to airmen. The effective date and 
time thereafter be continuously published in the Airport/Facility 
Directory.

    Issued in Jamaica, New York, on December 21, 2006.
Mark D. Ward,
Manager, System Support Group.
[FR Doc. 07-298 Filed 1-24-07; 8:45 am]
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