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

[Federal Register: November 30, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 229)]

[Rules and Regulations]

[Page 66767-66768]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 99-AWP-19]

Revocation of Class E and Class D Airspace, El Toro MCAS, CA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule

SUMMARY: This action revokes the Class E surface area (E2) and Class D extension (D2) at El Toro MCAS, CA. The U.S. Marine Corps ceased operations at El Toro MCAS on July 2, 1999, thereby eliminating the necessity and criteria for controlled airspace.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC December 30, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Debra Trindle, Air Traffic Division, Airspace Specialist, A WP-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. Marine Corps ceased operations at El Toro MCAS on July 2, 1999. The airport was closed, air traffic control services were suspended, and all associated instrument procedures were cancelled. The cessation of all air operations and the closure of the airport have necessitated the revocation of the associated controlled airspace. The intended effect of this action is to revoke the class E surface area (E2) and Class D extension (D2) at El Toro MCAS, CA, as published in Paragraphs 6002 and 5000 of FAA Order 7400.9G dated September 1, 1999, and effective September 16, 1999, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E2 and Class D2 airspace designations listed in this document would be subsequently removed from this Order.

The Rule

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

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

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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; 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 71.1 of the Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9G, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated September 1, 1999, and effective September 16, 1999, is amended as follows:

   Paragraph 6002 Class E airspace areas designated as a surface area for an airport.

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   AWP CA E2 El Toro MCAS, CA [Removed]

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   Paragraph 5000 Class D airspace area designated as an extension to a Class C surface area.

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   AWP CA D2 El Toro MCAS, CA [Removed]

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   Issued in Los Angeles, California, on November 4, 1999. Dawna J. Vicars, Assistant Manager, Air Traffic Division, Western-Pacific Region.

   [FR Doc. 99-31042Filed11-29-99; 8:45 am]

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