# Establishment of Class E Airspace; Rumford, ME
> **Rule** · Direct final rule, request for comments. · Published 2008-02-20 · Effective 2008-06-05 · 73 FR 9185
## Document
- **Document number:** 08-718
- **Category:** airspace
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Direct final rule, request for comments.
- **Citation:** 73 FR 9185
- **Publication date:** 2008-02-20
- **Effective date:** 2008-06-05
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2008-0063
## Abstract

This action establishes Class E Airspace at Rumford, ME to support a new Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) Special Instrument Approach Procedure (IAP) that has been developed for medical flight operations into the Rumford Community Hospital. This action enhances the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations by providing that required controlled airspace to protect for this approach around Rumford, ME.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/02/20/08-718/establishment-of-class-e-airspace-rumford-me)
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