[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 174 (Friday, September 6, 1996)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 47052-47053] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-22828] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 14 CFR Part 71 [Airspace Docket No. 96-ASO-11] Amendment to Class E Airspace; Smithfield, NC AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This amendment modifies the Class E airspace area at Smithfield, NC, as a result of an airspace review conducted to accommodate an amendment to the LOC/DME RWY 3 Standard Instrument Approach Procedure (SIAP) for the Smithfield/Johnston County Airport. Less controlled airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface (AGL) is needed to accommodate this SIAP and for instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport. EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, December 5, 1996. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Benny L. McGlamery, System Management Branch, Air Traffic Division, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 305-5570. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: History On July 10, 1996, the FAA proposed to amend Part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR Part 71) by modifying Class E airspace at Smithfield, NC (61 FR 36314). This action would provide adequate Class E airspace for IFR operations at the Smithfield/Johnston County Airport. Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking proceeding by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments objecting to the proposal were received. Designations for Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface are published in Paragraph 6005 of FAA Order 7400.9C dated August 17, 1995, and effective September 16, 1995. The Class E airspace designation 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) modifies Class E airspace at Smithfield, NC, as a result of an airspace review conducted to accommodate a LOC/DME RWY 3 SIAP. Less controlled airspace extending upward from 700 feet AGL is needed to accommodate this SIAP and for IFR operations at the airport. 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: [[Page 47053]] PART 71--[AMENDED] 1. The authority citation 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 7400.9C, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 17, 1995, and effective September 16, 1995, is amended as follows: Paragraph 6005 Class E airspace areas extending upward from 700 feet above the surface of the earth. * * * * * ASO NC E5 Smithfield, NC [Revised] Smithfield/Johnston Airport, NC (Lat. 35 deg.32'27'' N, long. 78 deg.23'25'' W) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile radius of the Smithfield/Johnston County Airport. ASO NC E5 Smithfield, NC [Revised] * * * * * Issued in College Park, Georgia, on August 27, 1996. Benny L. McGlamery Acting Manager, Air Traffic Manager Southern Region. [FR Doc. 96-22828 Filed 9-5-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-M