[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 117 (Monday, June 17, 1996)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 30507-30508] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-15333] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 14 CFR Part 71 [Airspace Docket No. 96-ACE-3] Amendment to Class E Airspace; Topeka, KS; Kingman, KS; Hutchinson, KS; and Wahoo, NE AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration [FAA], DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This amendment modifies the Class E airspace area at Philip Billard Municipal Airport, Topeka, KS; Kingman Municipal Airport, Kingman, KS; Hutchinson Municipal Airport, Hutchinson, KS; and Wahoo Municipal Airport, Wahoo, NE. The development of new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP) based on the Global Positioning System (GPS) has made the proposal necessary. The intended effect of this proposal is to provide additional controlled airspace for aircraft executing the SIAPs at the above listed airports. EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC August 15, 1996. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathy Randolph, Air Traffic Operations Branch, ACE-530C, Federal Aviation Administration, 601 E. 12th St., Kansas City, MO, 64106; telephone (816) 426-3408. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: History On April 9, 1996, the FAA proposed to amend Part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR Part 71) by modifying the Class E airspace area at Topeka, KS; Kingman, KS; Hutchinson, KS; and Wahoo, NE (61 FR 15740). The proposed action would provide additional controlled airspace to accommodate the new SIAP to Philip Billard Municipal Airport, Topeka, KS; Kingman Municipal Airport, Kingman, KS; Hutchinson Municipal Airport, Hutchinson, KS; and Wahoo Municipal Airport, Wahoo, NE. 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 E airspace areas extending from 700 feet or more above the surface of the earth are published in paragraphs 6005 of FAA Order 7400.9C, dated August 17, 1995, and effective September 16, 1995, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace designation listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order. The Rule This amendment to Part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR Part 71) amends the Class E airspace areas at the airports listed in the SUMMARY, by providing additional controlled airspace for aircraft executing the new SIAPs. A minor correction is being made to the geographical coordinates for Topeka, Philip Billard Municipal Airport, KS. 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 Aviation, 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--[AMENDED] 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; 14 CFR 11.69. Sec. 71.1 [Amended] 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9C, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 17, 1995, and effective September 16, 1995, is amended as follows: Paragraph 6005 Class E airspace areas extending from 700 feet or more above the surface of the earth. * * * * * ACE KS E5 Topeka, Philip Billard Airport, KS Topeka, Philip Billard Municipal Airport, KS (lat. 39 deg.04'07''N., long. 95 deg.37'21''W.) Topeka VORTAC (lat. 39 deg.08'14''N., long. 95 deg.32'57''W.) BILOY LOM/NDB (lat. 39 deg.07'13''N., long. 95 deg.41'14''W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.4-mile [[Page 30508]] radius of Philip Billard Municipal Airport, and within 1.8 miles each side of the 039 deg. radial of the Topeka VORTAC extending from the 6.4-mile radius to 7 miles northeast of the VORTAC, and within 4 miles southwest and 7 miles northeast of the Philip Billard Municipal Airport ILS localizer course extending from 15 miles southeast of the airport to 12 miles northwest of BILOY LOM/NDB. * * * * * ACE KS E5 Kingman, KS Kingman Municipal Airport, KS (lat. 37 deg.40'00''N., long. 98 deg.07'22''W.) Hutchinson VORTAC (lat. 37 deg.59'49''N., long. 97 deg.56'03''W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.4-mile radius of Kingman Municipal Airport, and within 2.2 miles each side of the 204 deg. radial of Hutchinson VORTAC extending from the 6.4-mile radius to 11.2 miles north of the airport. * * * * * ACE KS E5 Hutchinson, KS Hutchinson Municipal Airport, KS (lat. 38 deg.03'56''N., long. 97 deg.51'38''W.) Hutchinson VORTAC (lat. 37 deg.59'49''N., long. 97 deg.56'03''W.) SALTT LOM (lat. 38 deg.07'25''N., long. 97 deg.55'36''W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.6-mile radius of Hutchinson Municipal Airport, and within 4 miles each side of the Hutchinson ILS localizer northwest course extending to 16 miles northwest of the SALTT LOM, and within 4 miles each side of the ILS localizer back course extending from the 6.6- mile radius to 7.4 miles southwest of the airport, and within 4 miles each side of the 042 deg. radial of the Hutchinson VORTAC extending from the 6.6-mile radius to 7.4 miles northeast of the airport, and within 4 miles each side of the 222 deg. radial of Hutchinson VORTAC extending from the 6.6-mile radius to 11.2 miles southwest of the airport. * * * * * ACE NE E5 Wahoo, NE Wahoo Municipal Airport, NE (lat. 41 deg.14'25'N., long 96 deg.35'41''W.) Wahoo NDB (lat. 41 deg.14'21''N., long. 96 deg.35'54''W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.4-mile radius of the Wahoo Municipal Airport, and within 2.6 miles each side of the 032 deg. bearing from the Wahoo NDB extending from the 6.4-mile radius to 7.4 miles northeast of the airport, excluding that portion which lies within the Fremont, NE, Class E airspace. * * * * * Issued in Kansas City, MO on May 29, 1996. Herman J. Lyons, Jr., Manager, Air Traffic Division, Central Region. [FR Doc. 96-15333 Filed 6-14-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-33-M