Airworthiness directives: Class E airspace,

[Federal Register: January 12, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 7)]

[Rules and Regulations]

[Page 1716-1717]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 98-AWP-32]

Revocation of Class E Airspace, Victorville, George AFB, CA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule

SUMMARY: This action will revoke the Class E airspace at Victorville, George Air Force Base (AFB), CA. In order to meet federal mandates with regard to Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC), the U.S. Air Force ceased air operations at George AFB in December 1992, thereby eliminating the criteria for Class E airspace.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC March 25, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Debra Trindle, Air Traffic Division, Airspace Specialist, AWP-520.10, Western-Pacific Region, Federal Aviation Administration, 15000 Aviation Boulevard, Lawndale, California 90261, telephone (310) 725-6613.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

In order to meet federal mandates with regard to Base Realignment and Closure, the U.S. Air Force ceased air operations at George AFB in December 1992. The intended effect of this action is to revoke the Class E airspace associated with George AFB airspace as published in Paragraph 6005 of FAA Order 7400.9F dated September 10, 1998, and effective September 16, 1998, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace designation listed in this document would be subsequently removed from this Order.

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The Rule

This amendment to Part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) revokes previously designated controlled airspace associated with George AFB.

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. Therefore, this regulation--(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; ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

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

   Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 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 the Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9F, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated September 10, 1998, and effective September 16, 1998, is amended as follows:

   Paragraph 6005 Class E airspace areas extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface of the earth.

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   AWP CA E5 Victorville, George AFB, CA [Removed]

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   Issued in Los Angeles, California, on December 28, 1998. John Clancy, Manager, Air Traffic Division, Western-Pacific Region.

   [FR Doc. 99-649Filed1-11-99; 8:45 am]

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