[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 4 (Friday, January 6, 1995)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 2045-2047]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-357]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 94-AWA-5]


Proposed 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 Proposed 
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: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: This proposed rule would 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. This proposed action would correct the name of the Birmingham 
Municipal Airport to Birmingham International Airport, and modify 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 would be amended to coincide 
with the associated radar approach control facility's hours of 
operation. Class C airspace areas are predicated on an operational air 
traffic control tower (ATCT) serviced by a radar approach control 
facility. This proposal would not change the designated boundaries or 
altitudes of these Class C airspace areas. In addition, this notice 
proposes to establish 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.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 23, 1995.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on the proposal in triplicate to: Federal 
Aviation Administration, Office of the Chief Counsel, Attention: Rules 
Docket [AGC-200], Airspace Docket No. 94-AWA-5, 800 Independence 
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591.
    The official docket may be examined in the Rules Docket, Office of 
the Chief Counsel, Room 916, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington 
DC, weekdays, except Federal holidays, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
    An informal docket may also be examined during normal business 
hours at the office of the Regional Air Traffic Division.

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:

Comments Invited

    Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed 
rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments as they 
may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the 
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing 
reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are 
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, 
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. 
Communications should identify the airspace docket number and be 
submitted in triplicate to the address listed above. Commenters wishing 
the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments on this notice must 
submit with those comments a self-addressed, stamped, postcard on which 
the following statement is made: ``Comments to Airspace Docket No. 94-
AWA-5.'' The postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the 
commenter. All communications received on or before the specified 
closing date for comments will be considered before taking action on 
the proposed rule. The proposal contained in this notice may be changed 
in light of comments received. All comments submitted will be available 
for examination in the Rules Docket both before and after the closing 
date for comments. A report summarizing each [[Page 2046]] substantive 
public contact with FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will 
be filed in the docket.

Availability of NPRM's

    Any person may obtain a copy of this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
(NPRM) by submitting a request to the Federal Aviation Administration, 
Office of Public Affairs, Attention: Public Inquiry Center, APA-220, 
800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591, or by calling (202) 
267-3485. Communications must identify the notice number of this NPRM. 
Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future NPRM's 
should also request a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11-2A that 
describes the application procedure.

The Proposal

    The FAA is considering an amendment to 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. This proposed action would correct the name of the 
Birmingham Municipal Airport to Birmingham International Airport, and 
modify 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 would be 
amended to coincide with the associated radar approach control 
facility's hours of operation. Class C airspace areas are predicated on 
an operational ATCT serviced by a radar approach control facility. This 
proposal would not change the designated boundaries or altitudes of 
these Class C airspace areas. In addition, this notice proposes to 
establish 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. Class C 
and Class 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 Class E airspace designations 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 that need frequent and 
routine amendments 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, when promulgated, will not have a significant impact on a 
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).

The Proposed Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation 
Administration proposes to amend 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 the 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 continuously be published 
in the Airport/Facility Directory.
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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.
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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 [[Page 2047]] 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.
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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 December 28, 1994.
Harold W. Becker,
Manager, Airspace-Rules and Aeronautical Information Division.
[FR Doc. 95-357 Filed 1-5-95, 8:45am]
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