[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 26 (Wednesday, February 8, 1995)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 7441-7442]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-3122]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 94-AWA-5]


Modification of the Birmingham Municipal, AL, Huntsville 
International-Carl T. Jones Field, AL, Columbia Metropolitan, SC, and 
Chattanooga Lovell Field, TN, Class C Airspace Areas and Establishment 
of the Huntsville International-Carl T. Jones Field, AL, and 
Chattanooga Lovell Field, TN, Class E Airspace Areas

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This amendment modifies the Class C airspace areas at 
Birmingham Municipal, AL, Huntsville International-Carl T. Jones Field, 
AL, Columbia Metropolitan, SC, and Chattanooga Lovell Field, TN, 
Airports. This action corrects the name of the Birmingham Municipal 
Airport to Birmingham International Airport and modifies the Columbia 
Metropolitan, SC, airspace designation to reflect continuous operation 
and availability of services, therein. The effective hours of the 
Huntsville International-Carl T. Jones Field, AL, and Chattanooga 
Lovell Field, TN, Class C airspace areas are amended to coincide with 
the associated radar approach control facility's hours of operation. 
The designated boundaries and altitudes of these Class C airspace areas 
will not change. In addition, this docket establishes Class E airspace 
at Chattanooga Lovell Field, TN, and Huntsville International-Carl T. 
Jones Field, AL, Airports when the associated radar approach control 
facility is not in operation.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, March 30, 1995.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia P. Crawford, Airspace and 
Obstruction Evaluation Branch (ATP-240), Airspace-Rules and 
Aeronautical Information Division, Air Traffic Rules and Procedures 
Service, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-9255.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On January 6, 1995, the FAA proposed to amend part 71 of the 
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to modify the Class C 
airspace areas at Birmingham Municipal, AL, Huntsville International-
Carl T. Jones Field, AL, Columbia Metropolitan, SC, and Chattanooga 
Lovell Field, TN, Airports and establish Class E airspace areas at 
Chattanooga Lovell Field, TN, and Huntsville International-Carl T. 
Jones Field, AL, Airports (60 FR 2046).
    Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking 
proceeding by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. 
No comments objecting to the proposal were received. Except for 
editorial changes, this amendment is the same as that proposed in the 
notice. Class C and E airspace designations are published in paragraphs 
4000 and 6002, respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9B dated July 18, 1994, 
and effective September 16, 1994, which is incorporated by reference in 
14 CFR 71.1. The Class C and E airspace designations listed in this 
document will be published subsequently in the Order.

The Rule

    This amendment to part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 
CFR part 71) modifies the Class C airspace areas at Birmingham 
Municipal, AL, Huntsville International-Carl T. Jones Field, AL, 
Columbia Metropolitan, SC, and Chattanooga Lovell Field, TN, Airports. 
This action corrects the name of the Birmingham Municipal Airport to 
Birmingham International Airport and modifies the Columbia 
Metropolitan, SC, airspace designation to reflect continuous operation 
and availability of services therein. The effective hours of the 
Huntsville International-Carl T. Jones Field, AL, and Chattanooga 
Lovell Field, TN, Class C airspace areas are amended to coincide with 
the associated radar approach control facility's hours of operation. 
The designated boundaries and altitudes of these Class C airspace areas 
will not change. In addition, this docket establishes Class E airspace 
at Chattanooga Lovell Field, TN, and Huntsville International-Carl T. 
Jones Field, AL, Airports when the associated radar approach control 
facility is not in operation.
    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. 
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 will not have a significant economic impact on 
a [[Page 7442]] substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

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--[AMENDED]

    1. The authority citation for 14 CFR part 71 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. app. 1348(a), 1354(a), 1510; E.O. 10854, 24 
FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389; 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 14 CFR 
11.69.


Sec. 71.1  [Amended]

    2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal 
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9B, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated July 18, 1994, and effective September 16, 
1994, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 4000--Subpart C--Class C Airspace

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ASO AL C Birmingham International Airport, AL (Revised)

Birmingham International Airport, AL
    (Lat. 33 deg.33'50'' N., long. 86 deg.45'16'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
4,600 feet MSL within a 5-mile radius of the Birmingham 
International Airport, and that airspace extending upward from 2,400 
feet MSL to 4,600 feet MSL within a 10-mile radius of Birmingham 
International Airport from the 343 deg. bearing from the airport 
clockwise to the 231 deg. bearing from the airport, and that 
airspace extending upward from 1,900 feet MSL to 4,600 feet MSL 
within a 10-mile radius of the airport from the 231 deg. bearing 
from the airport clockwise to the 343 deg. bearing from the airport.
* * * * *

ASO AL C Huntsville International-Carl T. Jones Field, AL (Revised)

Huntsville International-Carl T. Jones Field, AL
    (Lat. 34 deg.38'25'' N., long. 86 deg.46'23'' W.)
Redstone Army Air Field
    (Lat. 34 deg.40'43'' N., long. 86 deg.41'05'' W.)

    That airspace within a 5-mile radius of the Huntsville 
International-Carl T. Jones Field extending upward from the surface 
to and including 4,600 feet MSL, excluding that airspace within a 1-
mile radius of the Redstone Army Air Field; and that airspace within 
a 10-mile radius of the airport from the 015 deg. bearing from the 
airport clockwise to the 145 deg. bearing from the airport extending 
upward from 2,400 feet MSL to and including 4,600 feet MSL; and that 
airspace within a 10-mile radius of the airport from the 145 deg. 
bearing from the airport clockwise to the 015 deg. bearing from the 
airport extending upward from 2,000 feet MSL to and including 4,600 
feet MSL. All airspace contained within Restricted Areas R-2104A, R-
2104B, and R-2104C is excluded from this Class C airspace area when 
they are active. This Class C 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.
* * * * *

ASO SC C Columbia Metropolitan Airport, SC (Revised)

Columbia Metropolitan Airport, SC
    (Lat. 33 deg.56'26'' N., long. 81 deg.07'09'' W.)
Columbia Owens Downtown Airport
    (Lat. 33 deg.58'15'' N., long. 80 deg.59'44'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
4,200 feet MSL within a 5-mile radius of the Columbia Metropolitan 
Airport excluding that airspace within a 2-mile radius of the 
Columbia Owens Downtown Airport; and that airspace extending upward 
from 2,000 feet MSL to 4,200 feet MSL within a 10-mile radius of the 
Columbia Metropolitan Airport from the 004 deg. bearing from the 
airport clockwise to the 094 deg. bearing from the airport, and that 
airspace extending upward from 1,800 feet MSL to 4,200 feet MSL 
within a 10-mile radius of the airport from the 094 deg. bearing 
from the airport clockwise to the 004 deg. bearing from the airport.
* * * * *

ASO TN C Chattanooga, Lovell Field, TN (Revised)

Chattanooga, Lovell Field, TN
    (Lat. 35 deg.02'07'' N., long. 85 deg.12'14'' W.)

    That airspace within a 5-mile radius of Lovell Field, extending 
upward from the surface to and including 4,700 feet MSL; and that 
airspace within a 10-mile radius of the airport from the 350 deg. 
bearing from the airport clockwise to the 058 deg. bearing from the 
airport extending upward from 2,200 feet MSL to and including 4,700 
feet MSL; and that airspace within a 10-mile radius of the airport 
from the 058 deg. bearing from the airport clockwise to the 234 deg. 
bearing from the airport extending upward from 2,600 feet MSL to and 
including 4,700 feet MSL; and that airspace within a 10-mile radius 
of the airport from the 234 deg. bearing from the airport clockwise 
to the 350 deg. bearing from the airport extending upward from 3,300 
feet MSL to and including 4,700 feet MSL. This Class C 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.
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Paragraph 6002--Class--E Airspace Areas Designated as a Surface 
Area for an Airport

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ASO AL E2 Huntsville, AL (New)

Huntsville International-Carl T. Jones Field, AL
    (Lat. 34 deg.38'25'' N., long. 86 deg.46'23'' W.)
Redstone Army Air Field
    (Lat. 34 deg.40'43'' N., long. 86 deg.41'05'' W.)

    Within a 5-mile radius of the Huntsville International-Carl T. 
Jones Field Airport, excluding that airspace within a 1-mile radius 
of the Redstone Army Air Field. 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.
* * * * *

ASO TN E2 Chattanooga, Lovell Field, TN (New)

Chattanooga, Lovell Field, TN
    (Lat. 35 deg.02'07'' N., long. 85 deg.12'14'' W.)

    Within a 5-mile radius of Lovell Field. 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.
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on February 1, 1995.
Nancy B. Kalinowski,
Acting Manager, Airspace--Rules and Aeronautical Information Division.
[FR Doc. 95-3122 Filed 2-7-95; 8:45 am]
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