[Federal Register: June 14, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 113)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 32862-32863]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2003-16707; Airspace Docket No. 2003-ANE-104]
Establishment of Class E Airspace; Manchester, NH
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action establishes Class E airspace area at Manchester,
NH (KMHT) to provide for controlled airspace upward from the surface
during the times when the air traffic controller tower at Manchester
will be closed.
DATES: Effective Date: August 5, 2004.
ADDRESSES: Jon Harris, Acting Manager, Airspace Branch, ANE-520,
Federal Aviation Administration, 12 New England Executive Park,
Burlington, MA 01803-5299; telephone (781) 238-7520; fax (781) 238-
7596.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On February 5, 2004, the FAA published in the Federal Register a
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (69 FR 5479) that proposed to establish a
Class E airspace area extending upward from the surface in the vicinity
of the Manchester, NH airport. The purpose of the proposal was to
provide controlled airspace from the surface to 700 feet above the
ground to accommodate aircraft executing instrument approaches and
departures from the airport during times when the air traffic control
town at Manchester is closed. Interested persons were invited to
participate in this rulemaking proceeding by submitting written data,
views, or arguments. We have carefully considered the one comment we
received. The comment asked if the Manchester airport tower operating
hours would actually change based on this airspace action. In response,
the FAA confirms that the Manchester tower operating hours will not
change solely because of this airspace action. Any change in the
operating hours will be based on the operational requirements of the
Manchester airport. The present Manchester Class C airspace area
remains an essential safety measure in support of the present
operational requirements. This action merely puts in place the
necessary controlled airspace to support instrument flight operations
in the event that the FAA changes the operating hours of the Manchester
ATCT. No additional comments were received.
The Rule
This amendment to part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulation (14
CFR part 71) establishes a Class E airspace area at Manchester, NH. The
Class E airspace area extends upward from the surface at Manchester
Airport, Manchester, NH. The purpose of this controlled airspace will
be to provide for controlled airspace from the surface to accommodate
aircraft executing instrument approaches and departures from the
airport during times when the air traffic control town at Manchester is
closed.
The coordinates for this airspace docket are based on North
American Datum 83. Class E airspace designations for airspace extending
upward from the surface of an airport are published in paragraph 6002
of FAA Order 7400.9L, dated September 2, 2003, and effective September
16, 2003, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class
E airspace designations listed in this document will be published
subsequently in this Order.
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The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves
a body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine
amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. For the
reasons discussed in the preamble, I certify that this regulation (1)
is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866;
(2) is not a ``significant rule'' under Department of Transportation
(DOT) Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a Regulatory Evaluation
as the anticipated effect on these routine matters will is so minimal.
Since this proposal will only affect air traffic procedures and air
navigation, it is certified that this proposed rule will not have
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
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In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration
amends part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) as
follows;
PART 71--[Amended]
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1. The authority citation for 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.
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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation
Administration Order 7400.9L, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated September 2, 2003, and effective September 16, 2003, is
amended as follows:
Paragraph 6002 Class E airspace areas extending upward from the
surface of an airport.
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ANE NH E2 Manchester, NH [New]
Manchester Airport, NH (Lat. 42[deg]55'57'' N., long. 71[deg]26'8''
W)
Within a 5-mile radius of the Manchester Airport. 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 Burlington, MA, on June 1, 2004.
William C. Yuknewicz,
Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division, New England Region.
[FR Doc. 04-13310 Filed 6-10-04; 8:45 am]
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