[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 15, 2009)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 17388-17389]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-8576]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2008-1140; Airspace Docket No. 08-ASW-24]


Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Corpus Christi NAS/
Truax Field, TX

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends the geographic coordinates of the Class D 
and E Airspace areas for Corpus Christi Naval Air Station (NAS)/Truax 
Field, Corpus Christi, TX. The FAA's National Aeronautical Charting 
Office is requesting this action to enhance the safety and management 
of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) aircraft operations at Corpus Christi 
NAS/Truax Field.

DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, May 7, 2009. 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, Ft Worth, TX 76193-0530; telephone (817) 
321-7716.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

History

    On November 26, 2008, the FAA published in the Federal Register a 
notice of proposed rulemaking to amend the geographic coordinates of 
the Class D and E Airspace areas for Corpus Christi Naval Air Station 
(NAS)/Truax Field, Corpus Christi, TX. (73 FR 71966, Docket No. FAA-
2008-1140). 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 D airspace designations are 
published in paragraph 5000 of FAA Order 7400.9S signed October 3, 
2008, and effective October 31, 2008, which is incorporated

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by reference in 14 CFR Part 71.1. Class E airspace designations are 
published in paragraph 6004 of FAA Order 7400.9S signed October 3, 
2008, and effective October 31, 2008, which is incorporated by 
reference in 14 CFR Part 71.1. The Class D and 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 the geographic coordinates of the Class D and E 
Airspace areas for Corpus Christi Naval Air Station (NAS)/Truax Field, 
Corpus Christi, TX.
    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 Corpus Christi NAS/Truax Field, 
Corpus Christi, TX.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

Adoption of the Amendment

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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

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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; E.O. 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 part 71.1 of the Federal 
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9S, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, signed October 3, 2008, and effective October 31, 
2008, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.

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ASW TX D Corpus Christi NAS/Truax Field, TX [Amended]

Corpus Christi NAS/Truax Field, TX
    (Lat. 27[deg]41'34'' N., long. 97[deg]17'25'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
2,500 feet MSL within a 4.3-mile radius of Corpus Christi NAS/Truax 
Field; excluding that airspace within the Corpus Christi 
International Airport, TX, Class C airspace area. This Class D 
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 6002 Class E airspace designated as surface areas.

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ASW TX E2 Corpus Christi NAS/Truax Field, TX [Amended]

Corpus Christi NAS/Truax Field, TX
    (Lat. 27[deg]41'34'' N., long. 97[deg]17'25'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
2,500 feet MSL within a 4.3-mile radius of Corpus Christi NAS/Truax 
Field; excluding that airspace within the Corpus Christi 
International Airport, TX, Class C airspace area. 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 6004 Class E airspace areas designated as an extension to 
a Class D surface area.

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ASW TX E4 Corpus Christi NAS/Truax Field, TX [Amended]

Corpus Christi NAS/Truax Field, TX
    (Lat. 27[deg]41'34'' N., long. 97[deg]17'25'' W.)
Corpus Christi VORTAC
    (Lat. 27[deg]54'14'' N., long. 97[deg]26'42'' W.)
Truax VORTAC
    (Lat. 27[deg]41'11'' N., long. 97[deg]17'41'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within 1.3 miles 
each side of the 012[deg] radial of the Truax VORTAC extending from 
the 4.3-mile radius of Corpus Christi NAS/Truax Field to 5 miles 
north of the airport and within 2.1 miles each side of the 119[deg] 
radial of the Truax VORTAC extending from the 4.3-mile radius to 6.2 
miles southeast of the airport and within 2.3 miles each side of the 
147[deg] radial of the Corpus Christi VORTAC extending from the 4.3-
mile radius of the airport to 6.3 miles southeast of the airport and 
within 2.1 miles each side of the 329[deg] radial of the Truax 
VORTAC extending from the 4.3-mile radius of the airport to 6.2 
miles northwest of the airport; excluding that airspace within the 
Corpus Christi International Airport, TX, Class C airspace area.
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    Issued in Fort Worth, TX, on April 2, 2009.
Anthony D. Roetzel,
Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
 [FR Doc. E9-8576 Filed 4-14-09; 8:45 am]
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