[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] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 * * * * * ACE IA C Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport, IA [Removed] * * * * * 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. * * * * * 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] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P