[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 30 (Tuesday, February 13, 2001)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 9912]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-3651]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 01-ASO-1]


Establishment of Class E2 Airspace; Tri-City, TN

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes Class E2 airspace at Tri-City, for the 
Tri-City Regional Airport. The Tri-City Airport Traffic Control Tower 
is a part time facility. When the control tower is closed, Atlanta Air 
Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) provides approach control service. 
This requires establishment of Class E2 surface area airspace.

EFFECTIVE DATE: March 13, 2001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wade T. Carpenter, Jr., Manager, 
Airspace Branch, Air Traffic Division, Federal Aviation Administration, 
PO Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 305-5627.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    The Tri-City Regional Airport lies within Class D airspace. The 
Tri-City Airport Traffic Control Tower hours of operation have changed 
and it is now a part time facility. When the control tower closes, 
Atlanta ARTCC provides approach control service for the Tri-City 
Regional Airport. Since the Atlanta ARTCC provides approach control 
service and the proper classification of airspace to accommodate 
aircraft conducting standard instrument approach procedures is not 
available, flight safety interests may be affected. Accordingly, 
immediate corrective action is taken herein, in the interest of flight 
safety, to establish Class E2 airspace in the vicinity of Tri-City 
Regional Airport. Therefore, I find that notice and public procedure 
under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are impracticable and contrary to the public 
interest. Designations for Class E are published in FAA Order 7400.9H, 
dated September 1, 2000, and effective September 16, 2000, which is 
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR part 71.1. The Class E 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) establishes Class E2 airspace at Tri-City, TN.
    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 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--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, CLASS B, CLASS C, CLASS D AND 
CLASS E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIRWAYS; ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

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

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; EO 10854, 24 
FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389; 14 CFR 11.69.


Sec. 71.1  [Amended]

    2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal 
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9H, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated September 1, 2000, and effective September 16, 
2000, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6002  Class E Airspace Designated as Surface Areas.

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ASO TN E2 Tri-City, TN [New]

Tri-City Regional Airport, TN
    (Lat. 36 deg.28'30"N, long. 82 deg.24'27"W)
Tri-City Localizer
    (Lat. 36 deg.27'44"N, long. 82 deg.25'22"W)

    Within a 4.3-mile radius of Tri-City Regional Airport and within 
2 miles each side of Tri-City localizer northeast course, extending 
from the 4.3-mile radius of Tri-City Regional Airport to the OM. 
This Class E airspace area is effective during the specific days 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 College Park, Georgia, on January 23, 2001.
Wade T. Carpenter,
Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division, Southern Region.
[FR Doc. 01-3651 Filed 2-12-01; 8:45 am]
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