[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 12 (Tuesday, January 20, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 2884-2885]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-1229]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Airspace Docket No. 97-ACE-21]
Amendment to Class D and Class E Airspace Areas; Manhattan, KS
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Direct final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: This action establishes a new Class E surface area for the
Manhattan Municipal Airport, Manhattan, KS, and changes the times of
designation for the Manhattan, KS, Class E surface area extensions from
part-time to full-time. The Class E surface area and surface area
extensions are necessary to accommodate Instrumental Flight Rules (IFR)
operations during periods when the airport traffic control tower (ATCT)
is closed. This action also makes editorial amendments to the legal
description of the Manhattan, KS, Class D airspace area, but does not
change the dimensions or operating requirements of the Class D airspace
area. This change was made necessary by the recent conversion of the
adjacent Class D airspace area at Marshall Army Airfield, Ft. Riley,
KS, to a Class E surface area. This action also modifies the Class E
airspace area extending upward from 700 feet above ground (AGL) at
Manhattan, KS, by increasing the radius of the area from 6 nautical
miles (NM) to 6.7 NM. A review of the airspace at Manhattan, KS,
indicated that the 700 AGL area did not meet the requirements of FAA
Order 7400.2D.
DATES: Effective date: 0901 UTC, April 23, 1998.
Comments for inclusion in the Rules Docket must be received on or
before February 19, 1998.
ADDRESSES: Send comments regarding the rule in triplicate to: Manager,
Airspace Branch, Air Traffic Division, ACE-520, Federal Aviation
Administration, Docket Number 97-ACE-21, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas
City, MO 64106.
The official docket may be examined in the Office of the Regional
Counsel for the Central Region at the same address between 9:00 a.m.
and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
An informal docket may also be examined during normal business
hours in the Air Traffic Division at the same address listed above.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kathy Randolph, Air Traffic Division, Airspace Branch, ACE-520C,
Federal Aviation Administration, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, MO
64106; telephone: (816) 426-3408.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Class D airspace area at Marshall Army
Airfield, Ft. Riley, KS, has been removed and a new Class E surface
area established, which requires an editorial amendment to the Class D
airspace at Manhattan Municipal Airport, Manhattan, KS. The reference
to Class D airspace for Ft. Riley in the Manhattan Class D airspace
description has been changed to Class E.
There are Part 135 operations at Manhattan Municipal Airport when
the control tower is closed. A revision to the Class E surface area
extension changes the status from part-time to full time. A new Class E
surface area has been developed. The new Class E surface area and Class
E surface area extension will provide controlled airspace for Part 135
and IFR operations when the control tower is closed.
A review of the airspace for Manhattan Municipal Airport indicates
it does not meet the criteria for 700 feet AGL Class E airspace as
specified in FAA Order 7400.2D. The criteria in FAA Order 7400.2D for
an aircraft to reach 1200 feet AGL is based on a standard climb
gradient of 200 feet per mile, plus the distance to the end of the
outermost runway. Any fractional part of a mile is converted to the
next higher tenth of a mile increment. The Class E airspace at the
above 700 feet has been enlarged to conform to the criteria in FAA
Order 7400.2D.
The intended effect of this rule is to contain Part 135 and IFR
operations within controlled airspace and to facilitate separation of
aircraft operating under IFR conditions. The area will be depicted on
appropriate aeronautical charts.
Class D airspace areas are published in paragraph 5000, Class E
airspace areas designated as an extension to a Class D or Class E
surface area are published in paragraph 6004, Class E airspace areas
designated as a surface area for an airport are published in paragraph
6002, and Class E areas extending upward from the 700 feet or more
above the surface of the earth are published in paragraph 6005 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 D
and Class E airspace designations listed in this document will be
published subsequently in the Order.
The Direct Final Rule Procedure
The FAA anticipates that this regulation will not result in adverse
or negative comment and, therefore, is issuing it as a direct final
rule. Previous actions of this nature have not been controversial and
have not resulted in adverse comments or objections. The amendment will
enhance safety for all fight operations by designating an area where
VFR pilots may anticipate the presence of IFR aircraft at lower
altitudes, especially during inclement weather conditions. A greater
degree of safety is achieved by depicting the area on aeronautical
charts. Unless a written adverse or negative comment, or a written
notice of intent to submit an adverse or negative comment is received
within the comment period, the regulation will become effective on the
date specified above. After the close of the comment period, the FAA
will publish a document in the Federal Register indicating that no
adverse or negative comments were received and confirming the date on
which the final rule will become effective. If the FAA does receive,
within the comment period, an adverse or negative comment, or written
notice of intent to submit such a comment, a document withdrawing the
direct final rule will be published in the Federal Register, and a
notice of proposed rulemaking may be published with a new comment
period.
Comments Invited
Although this action is in the form of a final rule and was not
preceded by a notice of proposed rulemaking, comments are invited on
this rule. Interested persons are invited to comment on this rule by
submitting such written data, views, or arguments as they may desire.
Communications should identify the Rules Docket number and be submitted
in triplicate to the address specified under the caption ADDRESSES. All
communications received on or before the closing date for comments will
be considered, and this rule may be amended or withdrawn in light of
the comments received. Factual information that supports the
commenter's ideas and suggestions is extremely helpful in evaluating
the effectiveness of this action and determining whether additional
rulemaking action would be needed.
Comments are specifically invited on the overall regulatory,
economic, aeronautical, environmental, and energy-related aspects of
the rule that might suggest a need to modify the rule. All comments
submitted will be available, both before and after the closing date for
comments, in the Rules
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Docket for examination by interested persons. A report that summarizes
each FAA-public contact concerned with the substance of this action
will be filed in the Rules Docket.
Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments
submitted in response to this rule must submit a self-addressed,
stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ``Comments
to Docket No. 97-ACE-21.'' The postcard will be date stamped and
returned to the commenter.
Agency Findings
The regulations adopted herein will not have substantial direct
effects on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government. Therefore, in
accordance with Executive Order 12612, it is determined that this final
rule does not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant the
preparation of a Federalism Assessment.
The FAA has determined that this regulation is noncontroversial and
unlikely to result in adverse or negative comments. For the reasons
discussed in the preamble, I certify that this regulation (1) is not a
``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; (2) is
not a ``significant rule'' under Department of Transportation (DOT)
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
and (3) if promulgated will not have a significant economic impact,
positive or negative, 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
Accordingly, the Federal Aviation Administration amends 14 CFR part
71 as follows:
PART 71--DESIGNATIONS 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 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 5000 Class D airspace
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ACE KS D Manhattan, KS [Revised]
Manhattan Municipal Airport, KS
(Lat. 30 deg.08'27''N, long. 96 deg.40'15''W)
Manhattan VOR/DME
(Lat. 39 deg.08'44''N, long. 96 deg.40'07''W)
McDowell Creek NDB
(Lat. 39 deg.07'03''N, long. 96 deg.37'46''W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
3,600 feet MSL within a 4.2-mile radius of Manhattan Municipal
Airport, excluding that airspace within the Fort Riley, Marshall
Army Airfield, KS, Class E airspace area and excluding that airspace
within Restricted Area R-3602B. This Class D 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.
* * * * *
Paragraph 6002 Class E airspace areas designated as a surface area
for an airport
* * * * *
ACE KS E2 Manhattan, KS [New]
Manhattan Municipal Airport, KS
(Lat. 39 deg.08'27''N, long. 96 deg.40'15''W)
Within a 4.2-mile radius of Manhattan Municipal Airport,
excluding that airspace within the Fort Riley, Marshall Army
Airfield, Class E airspace area and excluding that airspace within
Restricted Area R-3602B.
* * * * *
Paragraph 6004 Class E airspace areas designated as an extension to
a Class D or Class E surface area
* * * * *
ACE KS E4 Manhattan, KS [Revised]
Manhattan Municipal Airport, KS
(Lat. 39 deg.08'27''N, long. 96 deg.40'15''W)
Manhattan VOR/DME
(Lat. 39 deg.08'44''N, long. 96 deg.40'07''W)
McDowell Creek NDB
(Lat. 39 deg.07'03''N, long. 96 deg.37'46''W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within 1.8 miles
each side of the Manhattan VOR/DME 147 deg. radial extending from
the 4.2-mile radius of the Manhattan Municipal Airport to 9.5 miles
SE of the VOR/DME and within 1.8 miles northeast and 2.6 miles
southwest of the 127 deg. bearing from the McDowell Creek NDB
extending from the NDB to 8.7 miles southeast of the NDB.
* * * * *
Paragraph 6005 Class E airspace areas extending upward from 700
feet or more above the surface of the earth
* * * * *
ACE KS E5 Manhattan, KS [Revised]
Manhattan Municipal Airport, KS
(Lat. 39 deg.08'27''N, long. 96 deg.40'15''W)
Manhattan VOR/DME
(Lat. 39 deg.08'44''N, long. 96 deg.40'07''W)
McDowell Creek NDB
(Lat. 39 deg.07'03''N, long. 96 deg.37'46''W)
HATAN OM
(Lat. 39 deg.03'30''N, long. 96 deg.45'35''W)
That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 6.7-mile radius of the Manhattan Municipal Airport and
within 3.5 miles each side of the 046 deg. radial of the Manhattan
VOR/DME extending from the 6.7 mile radius to 9.5 miles northeast of
the VOR/DME and within 1.8 miles northeast and 2.6 miles southwest
of the 126 deg. bearing from McDowell Creek NDB extending from the
6.7-mile radius to 9.5 miles southeast of the NDB and within 3.5
miles each side of the 147 deg. radial of the Manhattan VOR/DME
extending from the 6.7-mile radius to 9.6 miles southeast of the
VOR/DME and within 6 miles each side of the Manhattan ILS localizer
course extending from the 6.7-mile radius to 8 miles southwest of
the HATAN OM and within 2.6 miles each side of the Manhattan
localizer course extending from the HATAN OM to 14 miles southwest
of the HATAN OM; excluding that airspace within the boundaries of
Restricted Areas R-3602A and R-3602B.
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Issued in Kansas City, MO, on November 6, 1997.
Christopher R. Blum,
Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division, Central Region.
[FR Doc. 98-1229 Filed 1-16-98; 8:45 am]
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