99-13228. Modification of Class D Airspace and Class E Airspace; Minot, ND  

  • [Federal Register Volume 64, Number 100 (Tuesday, May 25, 1999)]
    [Rules and Regulations]
    [Pages 28091-28092]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 99-13228]
    
    
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    DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
    
    Federal Aviation Administration
    
    14 CFR Part 71
    
    [Airspace Docket No. 99-AGL-12]
    
    
    Modification of Class D Airspace and Class E Airspace; Minot, ND
    
    AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
    
    ACTION: Final rule.
    
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    SUMMARY: This action modifies Class D airspace and Class E airspace at 
    Minot, ND. This action corrects technical errors in the legal 
    descriptions of the Class D airspace and the Class E airspace extension 
    to the Class D airspace for Minot International Airport, and amends the 
    Class E surface area for the airport to include the Class E airspace 
    extension. The purpose of these actions is to make technical 
    corrections to the airspace legal descriptions in order to make the 
    Class D airspace and Class E airspace for the airport consistent with 
    each other, and to provide adequate controlled airspace for instrument 
    approach procedures when the airport traffic control tower (ATCT) is 
    closed.
    
    EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, September 9, 1999.
    
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michelle M. Behm, Air Traffic 
    Division, Airspace Branch, AGL-520, Federal Aviation Administration, 
    2300 East
    
    [[Page 28092]]
    
    Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018, telephone (847) 294-7568.
    
    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    
    History
    
        On Wednesday, March 3, 1999, the FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR part 
    71 to modify Class D airspace and Class E airspace at Minot, ND (64 FR 
    10243). The proposal was to correct the legal description of the 
    existing controlled airspace to reflect the actual configuration of 
    that controlled airspace.
        Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking 
    proceeding by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. 
    No comments objecting to the proposal were received. Class D airspace 
    designations are published in paragraph 5000, Class E airspace areas 
    designated as an extension to a Class D surface area are published in 
    paragraph 6004, and Class E airspace areas designated as a surface area 
    for an airport are published in paragraph 6002 of FAA Order 7400.9F 
    dated September 10, 1998, and effective September 16, 1998, which is 
    incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class D airspace and 
    Class E airspace designations listed in this document will be published 
    subsequently in the Order.
    
    The Rule
    
        This amendment to 14 CFR part 71 modifies Class D airspace and 
    Class E airspace at Minot, ND, to make technical corrections to the 
    legal descriptions of the Class D airspace and the Class E airspace 
    extension to the Class D airspace for Minot International Airport, and 
    by amending the Class E surface area for the airport to include the 
    Class E extension to the surface area. The area will be depicted on 
    appropriate aeronautical charts.
        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. 
    Therefore, this regulation--(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.
    
    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 95665, 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 7400.9F, Airspace Designations and 
    Reporting Points, dated September 10, 1998, and effective September 16, 
    1998, is amended as follows:
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    Paragraph 5000  Class D airspace.
    
    * * * * *
    
    AGL ND D Minot, ND [Revised]
    
    Minot International Airport, ND
        (Lat. 48 deg.15'34'' N., long. 101 deg.16'52'' W.)
    
        That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
    4,200 feet MSL within a 4.2-mile radius of the Minot International 
    Airport. This Class D airspace area is effective during the specific 
    dates and times established in advance by a Notice to Airman. The 
    effective date and time will thereafter be continuously published in 
    the Airport/facility Directory.
    * * * * *
    
    Paragraph 6004  Class E airspace areas designated as an extension 
    to a Class D surface area.
    
    * * * * *
    
    AGL ND E4  Minot, ND [Revised]
    
    Minot International Airport, ND
        (Lat. 48 deg.15'34'' N., long. 101 deg.16'52'' W.)
    Minot VORTAC
        (Lat. 48 deg.15'34'' N., long. 101 deg.17'13'' W.)
        That airspace extending upward from the surface within 3.5 miles 
    each side of the Minot VORTAC 129 deg. radial, extending from the 
    4.2-mile radius of the airport to 7.0 miles southeast of the VORTAC, 
    and within 3.5 miles each side of the Minot VORTAC 260 deg. radial, 
    extending from the 4.2-mile radius of the airport to 7.0 miles west 
    of the VORTAC, and within 3.5 miles each side of the Minot VORTAC 
    327 deg. radial, extending from the 4.2-mile radius of the airport 
    to 7.0 miles northwest of the VORTAC, and within 3.5 miles each side 
    of the Minot VORTAC 097 deg. radial, extending from the 4.2-mile 
    radius to 7.0 miles east of the VORTAC, excluding the portion which 
    overlies the Minot AFB, ND, Class D airspace area. This Class E 
    airspace area is effective during the specific dates and times 
    established in advance by a Notice to Airman. 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.
    
    * * * * *
    
    AGL ND E2  Minot, ND [Revised]
    
    Minot International Airport, ND
        (Lat. 48 deg. 15' 34''N., long. 101 deg. 16' 52''W.)
    
    Minot VORTAC
        (Lat. 48 deg. 15' 37''N., long. 101 deg. 17' 13''W.)
    
        Within a 4.2-mile radius of the Minot International Airport and 
    within 3.5 miles each side of the Minot VORTAC 129 deg. radial, 
    extending from the 4.2-mile radius of the airport to 7.0 miles 
    southeast of the VORTAC, and within 3.5 miles each side of the Minot 
    VORTAC 260 deg. radial, extending from the 4.2-mile radius of the 
    airport to 7.0 miles west of the VORTAC, and within 3.5 miles each 
    side of the Minot VORTAC 327 deg. radial, extending from the 4.2-
    mile radius of the airport to 7.0 miles northwest of the VORTAC, and 
    within 3.5 miles each side of the Minot VORTAC 097 deg. radial, 
    extending from the 4.2-mile radius to 7.0 miles east of the VORTAC, 
    excluding the portion which overlies the Minot AFB, ND, Class D 
    airspace area. This Class E airspace area is effective during the 
    specific dates and times established in advance by a Notice to 
    Airman. The effective date and time will thereafter be continuously 
    published in the Airport/facility Directory.
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        Issued in Des Plaines, Illinois on May 12, 1999.
    Christopher R. Blum,
    Manager, Air Traffic Division.
    [FR Doc. 99-13228 Filed 5-24-99; 8:45 am]
    BILLING CODE 4910-13-M
    
    
    

Document Information

Published:
05/25/1999
Department:
Federal Aviation Administration
Entry Type:
Rule
Action:
Final rule.
Document Number:
99-13228
Dates:
0901 UTC, September 9, 1999.
Pages:
28091-28092 (2 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Airspace Docket No. 99-AGL-12
PDF File:
99-13228.pdf
CFR: (1)
14 CFR 71.1