[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.
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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.
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Paragraph 6002 Class E airspace areas designated as a surface area
for an airport.
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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]
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