[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 9 (Friday, January 13, 1995)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 3108-3109]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-949]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 94-AWA-9]


Proposed Modification of the Roanoke Regional/Woodrum Field, VA, 
and Rochester-Monroe County Airport, NY, Class C Airspace Areas and 
Proposed Establishment of the Roanoke Regional/Woodrum Field, VA, Class 
E Airspace Area

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 
Roanoke Regional/Woodrum Field, VA, and Rochester-Monroe County 
Airport, NY. The effective hours of the Roanoke Regional/Woodrum Field, 
VA, Class C airspace area 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. In 
addition, this action proposes to establish Class E airspace at Roanoke 
Regional/Woodrum Field, VA, when the associated radar approach control 
facility is not in operation. This proposed action would also change 
the name of the Rochester-Monroe County Airport, NY, to Greater 
Rochester International Airport, NY. This proposal would not change the 
designated boundaries or altitudes of these Class C airspace areas.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 26, 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-9, 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: William C. Nelson, 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) 267-9295.

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-9.'' 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 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 Rochester-Monroe County, Airport, NY, and Roanoke Regional/
Woodrum Field, VA. This action proposes to change the name of the 
Rochester-Monroe County Airport, NY, to Greater Rochester International 
Airport, NY. In addition, this proposed action would modify the Roanoke 
Regional/Woodrum Field, VA, Class C airspace area by amending the 
area's effective hours to coincide with the associated radar approach 
control facility's hours of operation. This action also proposes to 
establish Class E airspace at Roanoke Regional/Woodrum Field, VA, when 
the associated radar approach control facility is not in operation. 
Establishing Class E airspace is necessary to provide controlled 
airspace for instrument approaches. 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 [[Page 3109]] 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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AEA NY C Greater Rochester International Airport, NY (Revised)

Greater Rochester International Airport, NY
    (Lat. 43 deg.07'08'' N., long. 77 deg.40'21'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
4,600 feet MSL within a 5-mile radius of the Greater Rochester 
International Airport; and that airspace extending upward from 2,100 
feet MSL to 4,600 feet MSL within a 10-mile radius of the airport.
* * * * *

AEA VA C Roanoke Regional/Woodrum Field, VA (Revised)

Roanoke Regional/Woodrum Field, VA
    (Lat. 37 deg.19'31'' N., long. 79 deg.58'31'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
5,200 feet MSL within a 5-mile radius of the Roanoke Regional/
Woodrum Field; and that airspace extending upward from 3,800 feet 
MSL to and including 5,200 feet MSL within a 10-mile radius of the 
airport from the 004 deg. bearing from the airport clockwise to the 
104 deg. bearing from the airport; and that airspace extending 
upward from 3,400 feet MSL to and including 5,200 feet MSL from the 
104 deg. bearing from the airport clockwise to a line formed by a 
point at the 274 deg. bearing from the airport at 5 miles direct to 
a point at the 257 deg. bearing from the airport at 10 miles. 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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AEA VA E2 Roanoke Regional/Woodrum Field, VA (New)

Roanoke Regional/Woodrum Field, VA
    (Lat. 37 deg.19'31'' N., long. 79 deg.58'31'' W.)

    Within a 5-mile radius of the Roanoke Regional/Woodrum 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 January 6, 1995.
Nancy B. Kalinowski,
Acting Manager, Airspace-Rules and Aeronautical Information Division.
[FR Doc. 95-949 Filed 1-12-95; 8:45 am]
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