[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 19 (Wednesday, January 29, 1997)] [Rules and Regulations] [Page 4139] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-2090] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 14 CFR Part 71 [Airspace Docket No. 96-ANM-23] Removal of Class D Airspace and Establishment of Class E Airspace; Coeur d'Alene, Idaho AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action removes Class D airspace and establishes Class E airspace at Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. This action is the result of decommissioning the air traffic control tower at Coeur d'Alene Air Terminal, Idaho. This amendment brings publications up-to-date giving continuous information to the aviation public. EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, March 27, 1997. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James Riley, ANM-532.2, Federal Aviation Administration, Docket No. 96- ANM-23, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98055-4056; telephone number: (206) 227-2537. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: History On September 9, 1996, the FAA proposed to amend part 71 of Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) by removing Class D airspace and establishing Class E airspace at Coeur d'Alene, Idaho (61 FR 47465). On December 2, 1996, Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking was published to correct errors and omissions discovered in the September 9, 1996, publication (61 FR 63764). Interested parties were invited to participate in the rulemaking proceeding by submitting written comments on the proposal. No comments were received. The coordinates for this airspace docket are based on North American Datum 83. Class E airspace is published in Paragraph 6002 of FAA Order 7400.9D dated September 4, 1996, and effective September 16, 1996, 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 Federal Aviation Regulations removes Class D airspace, along with the associated Class E4 airspace designation, and establishes Class E airspace at Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. It, therefore, (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, 14 CFR part 71 is amended as follows: PART 71--[AMENDED] 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR 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 the Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9D, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated September 4, 1996, and effective September 16, 1996, is amended as follows: Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace. * * * * * ANM ID D Coeur d'Alene, ID [Remove] * * * * * Paragraph 6004 Class E airspace areas designated as an extension to a Class D surface area. * * * * * ANM ID E4 Coeur d'Alene, ID [Remove] * * * * * Paragraph 6002 Class E airspace areas designated as a surface area for an airport. * * * * * ANM ID E2 Coeur d'Alene, ID [New] Coeur d'Alene Air Terminal, ID (Lat. 47 deg.46'28''N, long 116 deg.49'11''W) Coeur d'Alene VOR/DME (Lat. 47 deg.46'25''N, long. 116 deg.49'14''W) Within a 4.4-mile radius of the Coeur d'Alene Air Terminal, and within 3.5 miles each side of the Coeur d'Alene VOR/DME 251 degree radial extending from the 4.4-mile radius to 6 miles southwest of the airport and within 1.8 miles each side of the Coeur d'Alene VOR/ DME 183 degree radial extending from the 4.4-mile radius to 8 miles south of the airport. This Class E airspace 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. * * * * * Issued in Seattle, Washington, on January 13, 1997. Glenn A. Adams, Assistant Manager, Air Traffic Division, Northwest Mountain Region. [FR Doc. 97-2090 Filed 1-28-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-M