Airworthiness standards: Special conditions— Class C and Class D airspace,

[Federal Register: September 1, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 169)]

[Rules and Regulations]

[Page 47663-47664]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 99-AWA-11]

RIN 2120-AA66

Amend Title of the Vancouver, BC, Class C and D Airspace, Point Roberts, Washington (WA)

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: This action modifies the name of the Vancouver, BC, Class C and the Abbotsford, BC, Class D, airspace by inserting a reference to Point Roberts, Washington, in their titles. The purpose of this action is to accurately identify the location of the airspace on the United States side of the United States/Canadian border.

EFFECTIVE DATES: 0901 UTC, November 4, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken McElroy, Airspace and Rules Division, ATA-400, Office of Air Traffic Airspace Management, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

On August 20, 1997, the FAA issued a final rule, Airspace Docket Number 93-AWA-16, for the modification of Class D airspace south of Abbotsford, BC, on the United States side of the U.S./Canadian border, and the establishment of a Class C airspace area in the vicinity of Point Roberts, WA (62 FR 45526). The effective date of the modification of the Class D airspace was May 20, 1999, and the effective date of the establishment of the Class C airspace was June 18, 1998.

The Rule

This amendment to part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR

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part 71) changes the title of the Vancouver, BC, Class C and the Abbotsford, BC, Class D by inserting a reference to Point Roberts, WA into the title. This action is being taken to more accurately identify the location of the airspace on the United States side of the U.S./ Canadian border. This is an administrative change only to the title of the Class B and Class D airspace areas in Vancouver, BC, and does not involve a change in the dimensions or operating requirements of these areas, therefore, I find that notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C 553(b) are unnecessary.

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 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 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.

   Sec. 71.1 [Amended]

2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR part 71 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 4000--Subpart C--Class C Airspace

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   ANM BC C Vancouver, BC [Amended]

   By removing the words ``ANM BC C Vancouver, BC,'' in the title and substituting the words ``ANM BC C Vancouver, BC (Point Roberts, WA)'' in the title. * * * * *

   Paragraph 5000--Subpart D--Class D Airspace

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   ANM BC D Abbotsford, BC [Amended]

   By removing the words ``ANM BC D Abbotsford, BC,'' in the title and substituting the words ``ANM BC D Abbotsford, BC (Point Roberts, WA)'' in the title. * * * * *

   Issued in Washington, DC, on August 25, 1999. Reginald C. Matthews, Manager, Airspace and Rules Division.

   [FR Doc. 99-22752Filed8-31-99; 8:45 am]

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