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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 71 

[Docket No. FAA–2010–0386; Airspace 

Docket No. 10–AWA–1] 

Revocation of Class C Airspace, 

Establishment of Class D Airspace, 

and Modification of Class E Airspace; 

Columbus, GA 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: This action removes the 

Columbus, GA, Class C airspace area; 

establishes Class D airspace to replace 

the Class C airspace; and amends the 

existing Class E surface area and 700 

foot Class E airspace at Columbus, GA. 

The FAA is taking this action because 

Columbus Metropolitan Airport no 

longer meets the criteria required to 

qualify for a Class C airspace 

designation. Reconfiguring the airspace 

facilitates more efficient use of airspace 

in the Columbus, GA area. A minor 

correction to the geographic coordinates 

for Lawson Army Airfield (AAF) also 

will be made. 

DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, 

January 13, 2011. 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: Paul 

Gallant, Airspace Regulations and ATC 

Procedures Group, Office of Airspace 

Services, Federal Aviation 

Administration, 800 Independence 

Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; 

telephone: (202) 267–8783. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

History 

On May 18, 2010, the FAA published 

in the Federal Register a notice of 

proposed rulemaking to remove the 

Columbus, GA, Class C airspace area, 

establish the Columbus, GA, Class D 

airspace area and modify the existing 

Class E surface area and the 700 foot 

Class E airspace area at Columbus, GA 

(75 FR 27670). Interested parties were 

invited to participate in this rulemaking 

effort by submitting written comments 

on the proposal. No comments were 

received. 

This rule includes a minor correction 

to the description geographic 

coordinates of the AAF, Fort Benning, 

GA, listed in the description of 

paragraph 6005. With the exception of 

this correction and editorial changes, 

this amendment is the same as that 

proposed in the NPRM. 

The Rule 

This action amends Title 14 Code of 

Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by 

removing the Columbus Metropolitan 

Airport Class C airspace area; 

establishing a new part-time Class D 

airspace area to replace the former Class 

C airspace; and modifying the existing 

Class E surface area and Class E airspace 

extending upward from 700 feet above 

the surface at Columbus, Ga. The radius 

of the Class E surface area at the airport 

will be reduced from 5 nautical miles 

(NM) to 4.4 NM to match the radius of 

the dimensions of the Class D airspace 

area, while the radius of the Class E 

airspace extending upward from 700 

feet above the surface at Columbus 

Metropolitan Airport will be reduced 

from 10 NM to 6.8 NM. Columbus 

Metropolitan Airport no longer meets 

the air traffic volume and passenger 

enplanements required for a Class C 

airspace designation. 

Class C airspace areas, Class D 

airspace areas, Class E surface areas and 

Class E airspace extending upward from 

700 feet above the surface, are published 

in paragraphs 4000, 5000, 6002, and 

6005, respectively, of FAA Order 

7400.9U dated August 18, 2010, and 

effective September, 15, 2010, which is 

incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 

71.1. The Class C, D and E airspace area 

amendments proposed 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. Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is 

not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ 

under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not 

a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Department of 

Transportation (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 the 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 a portion of the terminal 

airspace structure to enhance the safe 

and efficient use of the NAS in the 

vicinity of Columbus, GA. 

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. 

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 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 Order 7400.9U, 

Airspace Designations and Reporting 

Points, dated August 18, 2010, and 

effective September 15, 2010, is 

amended as follows: 

Paragraph 4000 Class C Airspace. 

* * * * * 

ASO GA C Columbus Metropolitan 

Airport, GA [Removed] 

* * * * * 

Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace. 

* * * * * 

ASO GA D Columbus, GA [New] 

Columbus Metropolitan Airport, GA 


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(Lat. 32°30′59′′ N., long. 84°56′20′′ W.) 

That airspace extending upward from the 

surface to and including 2,900 feet MSL 

within a 4.4-mile radius of the Columbus 

Metropolitan Airport; and that airspace 

within 1 mile each side of the 234° bearing 

from the airport extending from the 4.4-mile 

radius to 5 miles south of the airport. This 

Class D airspace is effective during the 

specific dates and times established in 

advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective 

date and time will thereafter be continuously 

published in the Airport/Facility Directory. 

* * * * * 

Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace 

Designated as Surface Areas. 

* * * * * 

ASO GA E2 Columbus Metropolitan 

Airport, GA [Amended] 

Columbus Metropolitan Airport 

(Lat. 32°30′59′′ N., long. 84°56′20′′ W.) 

Within a 4.4-mile radius of Columbus 

Metropolitan Airport; and that airspace 

within 1 mile each side of the 234° bearing 

from the airport, extending from the 4.4-mile 

radius to 5 miles south of the airport. This 

Class E 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 continuously 

published in the Airport/Facility Directory. 

* * * * * 

Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas 

Extending Upward from 700 feet or More 

Above the Surface of the Earth. 

* * * * * 

ASO GA E5 Columbus, GA [Amended] 

Columbus Metropolitan Airport, GA 

(Lat. 32°30′59′′ N., long. 84°56′20′′ W.) 

Lawson AAF, GA 

(Lat. 32°19′54′′ N., long. 84°59′14′′ W.) 

Lawson VOR/DME 

(Lat. 32°19′57′′ N., long. 84°59′36′′ W.) 

Lawson LOC 

(Lat. 32°20′43′′ N., long. 84°59′55′′ W.) 

That airspace extending upward from 700 

feet above the surface within a 6.8-mile 

radius of Columbus Metropolitan Airport; 

and within 1 mile each side of the 234° 

bearing from the airport extending from the 

6.8-mile radius to 7.3-miles south of the 

airport; and within a 7.6-mile radius of 

Lawson AAF; and within 2.5 miles each side 

of Lawson VOR/DME 340° radial extending 

from the 7.6-mile radius to 15 miles north of 

the VOR/DME; and within 4 miles each side 

of the Lawson LOC 145° course extending 

from the 7.6-mile radius to 10.6 miles 

southeast of Lawson AAF. 

Issued in Washington, DC, on October 6, 

2010. 

Edith V. Parish, 

Manager, Airspace and Rules Group. 

[FR Doc. 2010–26094 Filed 10–15–10; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

14 CFR Part 97 

[Docket No. 30748; Amdt. No. 3395] 

Standard Instrument Approach 

Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums 

and Obstacle Departure Procedures; 

Miscellaneous Amendments 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: This rule establishes, amends, 

suspends, or revokes Standard 

Instrument Approach Procedures 

(SIAPs) and associated Takeoff 

Minimums and Obstacle Departure 

Procedures for operations at certain 

airports. These regulatory actions are 

needed because of the adoption of new 

or revised criteria, or because of changes 

occurring in the National Airspace 

System, such as the commissioning of 

new navigational facilities, adding new 

obstacles, or changing air traffic 

requirements. These changes are 

designed to provide safe and efficient 

use of the navigable airspace and to 

promote safe flight operations under 

instrument flight rules at the affected 

airports. 

DATES: This rule is effective October 18, 

2010. The compliance date for each 

SIAP, associated Takeoff Minimums, 

and ODP is specified in the amendatory 

provisions. 

The incorporation by reference of 

certain publications listed in the 

regulations is approved by the Director 

of the Federal Register as of October 18, 

2010. 

ADDRESSES: Availability of matter 

incorporated by reference in the 

amendment is as follows: 

For Examination— 

1. FAA Rules Docket, FAA 

Headquarters Building, 800 

Independence Avenue, SW., 

Washington, DC 20591; 

2. The FAA Regional Office of the 

region in which the affected airport is 

located; 

3. The National Flight Procedures 

Office, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd., 

Oklahoma City, OK 73169; or 

4. The National Archives and Records 

Administration (NARA). For 

information on the availability of this 

material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, 

or go to: http://www.archives.gov/ 

federal_register/ 

code_of_federal_regulations/ 

ibr_locations.html. 

Availability—All SIAPs are available 

online free of charge. Visit http:// 

nfdc.faa.gov to register. Additionally, 

individual SIAP and Takeoff Minimums 

and ODP copies may be obtained from: 

1. FAA Public Inquiry Center (APA– 

200), FAA Headquarters Building, 800 

Independence Avenue, SW., 

Washington, DC 20591; or 

2. The FAA Regional Office of the 

region in which the affected airport is 

located. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Harry J. Hodges, Flight Procedure 

Standards Branch (AFS–420) Flight 

Technologies and Programs Division, 

Flight Standards Service, Federal 

Aviation Administration, Mike 

Monroney Aeronautical Center, 6500 

South MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, 

OK 73169 (Mail Address: P.O. Box 

25082 Oklahoma City, OK 73125), 

telephone: (405) 954–4164. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This rule 

amends Title 14, Code of Federal 

Regulations, Part 97 (14 CFR part 97) by 

amending the referenced SIAPs. The 

complete regulatory description of each 

SIAP is listed on the appropriate FAA 

Form 8260, as modified by the National 

Flight Data Center (FDC)/Permanent 

Notice to Airmen (P–NOTAM), and is 

incorporated by reference in the 

amendment under 5 U.S.C. 552(a), 1 

CFR part 51, and § 97.20 of Title 14 of 

the Code of Federal Regulations. 

The large number of SIAPs, their 

complex nature, and the need for a 

special format make their verbatim 

publication in the Federal Register 

expensive and impractical. Further, 

airmen do not use the regulatory text of 

the SIAPs, but refer to their graphic 

depiction on charts printed by 

publishers of aeronautical materials. 

Thus, the advantages of incorporation 

by reference are realized and 

publication of the complete description 

of each SIAP contained in FAA form 

documents is unnecessary. This 

amendment provides the affected CFR 

sections and specifies the types of SIAP 

and the corresponding effective dates. 

This amendment also identifies the 

airport and its location, the procedure 

and the amendment number. 

The Rule 

This amendment to 14 CFR part 97 is 

effective upon publication of each 

separate SIAP as amended in the 

transmittal. For safety and timeliness of 

change considerations, this amendment 

incorporates only specific changes 

contained for each SIAP as modified by 

FDC/P–NOTAMs. 

The SIAPs, as modified by FDC 

P–NOTAM, and contained in this 

amendment are based on the criteria 

contained in the U.S. Standard for 

Terminal Instrument Procedures 


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