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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 

■ 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 7400.9S, Airspace 

Designations and Reporting Points, 

signed October 3, 2008, and effective 

October 31, 2008, is amended as 

follows: 

Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace. 

* * * * * 

ASW TX D Corpus Christi NAS/Truax 

Field, TX [Amended] 

Corpus Christi NAS/Truax Field, TX 

(Lat. 27°41′34′′ N., long. 97°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. 

* * * * * 

ASW TX E2 Corpus Christi NAS/Truax 

Field, TX [Amended] 

Corpus Christi NAS/Truax Field, TX 

(Lat. 27°41′34′′ N., long. 97°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. 

* * * * * 

ASW TX E4 Corpus Christi NAS/Truax 

Field, TX [Amended] 

Corpus Christi NAS/Truax Field, TX 

(Lat. 27°41′34′′ N., long. 97°17′25′′ W.) 

Corpus Christi VORTAC 

(Lat. 27°54′14′′ N., long. 97°26′42′′ W.) 

Truax VORTAC 

(Lat. 27°41′11′′ N., long. 97°17′41′′ W.) 

That airspace extending upward from the 

surface within 1.3 miles each side of the 012° 

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° 

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° 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° 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. 

* * * * * 

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] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 71 

[Docket No. FAA–2008–1229; Airspace 

Docket No. 08–ASW–26] 

Amendment of Class E Airspace; 

Natchitoches, LA 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: This action amends Class E 

airspace at Natchitoches, LA. Additional 

controlled airspace is necessary to 

accommodate Area Navigation (RNAV) 

Standard Instrument Approach 

Procedures (SIAP) at Natchitoches 

Regional Airport, Natchitoches, LA. The 

FAA is taking this action to enhance the 

safety and management of Instrument 

Flight Rule (IFR) operations at 

Natchitoches Regional Airport. 

DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, July 2, 

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., Fort 

Worth, TX 76193–0530; telephone (817) 

321–7716. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 


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History 

On January 16, 2009, the FAA 

published in the Federal Register a 

notice of proposed rulemaking to amend 

Class E airspace at Natchitoches, LA, 

adding additional controlled airspace at 

Natchitoches Regional Airport, 

Natchitoches, LA. (74 FR 2909, Docket 

No. FAA–2008–1229). 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 7400.9S 

signed October 3, 2008, and effective 

October 31, 2008, which is incorporated 

by reference in 14 CFR Part 71.1. The 

Class E airspace designations listed in 

this document will be published 

subsequently in that Order. 

The Rule 

This action amends Title 14 Code of 

Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 71 by 

amending Class E airspace at 

Natchitoches, LA, adding additional 

controlled airspace at Natchitoches 

Regional Airport, Natchitoches, LA. 

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 adds 

additional controlled airspace at 

Natchitoches Regional Airport, 

Natchitoches, LA. 

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 7400.9S, Airspace 

Designations and Reporting Points, 

signed October 3, 2008, and effective 

October 31, 2008, is amended as 

follows: 

Paragraph 6005 Class E airspace areas 

extending upward from 700 feet or more 

above the surface. 

* * * * * 

ASW LA E5 Natchitoches, LA [Amended] 

Natchitoches Regional Airport 

(Lat. 31°44′09′′ N., long. 93°05′57′′ W.) 

That airspace extending upward from 700 

feet above the surface within a 6.6-mile 

radius of Natchitoches Regional Airport, and 

within 4 miles each side of the 166° bearing 

from the airport extending from the 6.6-mile 

radius to 11.4 miles northeast of the airport. 

* * * * * 

Issued in Fort Worth, TX, on April 2, 2009. 

Anthony D. Roetzel, 

Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO 

Central Service Center. 

[FR Doc. E9–8574 Filed 4–14–09; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 71 

[Docket No. FAA–2008–1290; Airspace 

Docket No. 08–AGL–19] 

Amendment of Class E Airspace; 

Battle Creek, MI 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: This action amends Class E 

airspace at Battle Creek, MI. Additional 

controlled airspace is necessary to 

accommodate Area Navigation (RNAV) 

Standard Instrument Approach 

Procedures (SIAP) at W.K. Kellogg 

Airport, Battle Creek, MI. The FAA is 

taking this action to enhance the safety 

and management of Instrument Flight 

Rule (IFR) operations at W.K. Kellogg 

Airport. 

DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, July 2, 

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., Fort 

Worth, TX 76193–0530; telephone (817) 

321–7716. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

History 

On January 13, 2009, the FAA 

published in the Federal Register a 

notice of proposed rulemaking to amend 

Class E airspace at Battle Creek, MI, 

adding additional controlled airspace at 

W.K. Kellogg Airport, Battle Creek, MI 

(74 FR 1652, Docket No. FAA–2008– 

1290). 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 7400.9S signed 

October 3, 2008, and effective October 

31, 2008, which is incorporated by 

reference in 14 CFR Part 71.1. The Class 

E airspace designations listed in this 

document will be published 

subsequently in that Order. 

The Rule 

This action amends Title 14 Code of 

Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 71 by 

amending Class E airspace at Battle 

Creek, MI, adding additional controlled 

airspace extending upward from 700 

feet or more above the surface at W.K. 

Kellogg Airport, Battle Creek, MI. 

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) 


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