[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 165 (Tuesday, August 26, 1997)] [Rules and Regulations] [Page 45156] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-22506] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Airspace Docket No. 97-ASW-07] Revision of Class E Airspace; Athens, TX AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Direct final rule; confirmation of effective date. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action confirms the effective date of a direct final rule which revises the Class E airspace at Athens, TX. The development of a Nondirectional Radio Beacon (NDB) Standard Instrument Approach Procedure (SIAP) to Runway (RWY) 17 at Lochridge Ranch Airport has made this rule necessary. The direct final rule is intended to provide adequate Class E airspace for aircraft operating under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and executing the NDB SIAP at Lochridge Ranch Airport, Athens, TX. EFFECTIVE DATE: The direct final rule published at 62 FR 28341 is effective 0901 UTC, September 11, 1997. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Donald J. Day, Airspace Branch, Air Traffic Division, Southwest Region, Federal Aviation Administration, Fort Worth, TX 76193-0520, telephone: (817) 222-5593. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA published this direct final rule with a request for comments in the Federal Register on May 23, 1997 (62 FR 28341). The FAA uses the direct final rulemaking procedure for a non-controversial rule where the FAA believes that there will be no adverse public comment. This direct final rule advised the public that no adverse comments were anticipated, and that unless a written adverse comment, or a written notice of intent to submit such an adverse comment, were received within the comment period, the regulation would become effective on September 11, 1997. No adverse comments were received, and thus this action confirms that the direct final rule will be effective on that date. Issued in Fort Worth, TX, on August 5, 1997. Albert L. Viselli, Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division, Southwest Region. [FR Doc. 97-22506 Filed 8-25-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-M