[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 50 (Wednesday, March 15, 1995)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 13900-13901]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-6380]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 95-AWP-4]


Alteration of Class D Airspace; Williams Air Force Base (AFB), AZ

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action changes the name of the Class D airspace area to 
Williams Gateway, AZ. This alteration is necessary due to the closure 
of Williams AFB, AZ, and the renaming of the airport to Williams 
Gateway Airport, AZ. This action reflects the name change and title 
description of the Class D airspace area to Williams Gateway, AZ.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, May 25, 1995.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Scott Speer, System Management Specialist, System Management Branch, 
AWP-530, Air Traffic Division, Western-Pacific Region, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 15000 Aviation Boulevard, Lawndale, California 90261, 
telephone (310) 297-0010.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

The Rule

    This amendment to part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 
CFR part 71) changes the name of the Class D airspace area at Williams 
AFB, AZ, to the Class D airspace area at Williams Gateway, AZ. This 
alteration is necessary due to the closure of the Williams AFB, AZ, and 
the renaming of the airport to Williams Gateway Airport, AZ. This 
action reflects the name change and title description of the Class D 
airspace area to Williams Gateway, AZ. This action is editorial in 
nature. I find that notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) 
are unnecessary, because this action is a minor technical amendment in 
which the public is not particularly interested. Class D airspace areas 
designations are published in paragraph 5000 of FAA Order 7500.9B dated 
July 18, 1994, and effective September 16, 1994, which is incorporated 
by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class D airspace designation listed in 
this document will be published subsequently in this Order.
    The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an 
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and 
routine amendments are [[Page 13901]] necessary to keep them 
operationally current. It, therefore-(1) is not a ``significant 
regulation action'' under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a 
``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 
FR 11034; February 26, 1970); 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 not affect air traffic procedures 
and air navigation, it is certified that this rule will have a 
significant economic 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).

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 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 5000  Class D Airspace

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AWP AZ D Williams Gateway, AZ [Revised]

Williams Gateway Airport, AZ
    (Lat. 33 deg.18'28'' N, long. 111 deg.39'19'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
3,900 feet MSL within a 5-mile radius of the Williams Gateway 
Airport. 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 Director.
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    Issues in Los Angeles, California, on March 3, 1995.
Dennis T. Koehler,
Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division, Western-Pacific Region.
[FR Doc. 95-6380 Filed 3-14-95; 8:45 am]
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