[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 9135]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-4703]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 97-AWA-7]
RIN 2120-AA66


Revocation and Establishment of Class C Airspace Areas; Cedar 
Rapids, IA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action revokes the Class C airspace area designated as 
``Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport, IA,'' and establishes a Class C 
airspace area in its place designated as ``The Eastern Iowa Airport, 
IA.'' The name of the Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport has been changed 
to The Eastern Iowa Airport. In order to rename the Class C airspace 
area, it is necessary to revoke the existing airspace designation, and 
to reestablish the airspace under the new designation. This action also 
makes a minor change to the airport reference point for The Eastern 
Iowa Airport.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, May 21, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Brown, 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:

The Rule

    This action amends 14 CFR part 71 by revoking the Class C airspace 
area designated as ``Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport, IA,'' and 
establishing a Class C airspace area in its place designated as ``The 
Eastern Iowa Airport, IA.'' The name of the airport changed from 
``Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport'' to ``The Eastern Iowa Airport.'' 
Additionally, the airport reference point will change in longitude by 
one second, from ``91 deg.42'40'' W.'' to ``91 deg.42'39'' W.''
    Since this action merely involves a name change to the title and 
the airport of the Class C airspace area and does not involve a change 
in the dimensions or operating requirements of that airspace, 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. 
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.
    Class C airspace areas are published in paragraph 4000 of FAA Order 
7400.9E, dated September 10, 1997, and effective September 16, 1997, 
which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class C airspace 
area listed in this document will be published subsequently in the 
Order.

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 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 7400.9E, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated September 10, 1997, and effective September 16, 
1997, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 4000--Subpart C--Class C Airspace

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ACE IA C  Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport, IA [Removed]

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ACE IA C  The Eastern Iowa Airport, IA [New]

The Eastern Iowa Airport, IA
    (Lat. 41 deg.53'05'' N, long. 91 deg.42'39'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
4,900 feet MSL within a 5-mile radius of The Eastern Iowa Airport 
and that airspace extending upward from 2,100 feet MSL to and 
including 4,900 feet MSL within a 10-mile radius of The Eastern Iowa 
Airport. This Class C 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 Washington, DC, on February 13, 1998.
Nancy B. Kalinowski,
Acting Program Director for Air Traffic Airspace Management.
[FR Doc. 98-4703 Filed 2-23-98; 8:45 am]
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