[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 141 (Wednesday, July 23, 1997)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 39429-39430]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-19255]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 97-AGL-17]


Modification of Class D Airspace and Establishment and 
Modification of Class E Airspace; Grand Forks, ND, Grand Forks 
International Airport

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies Class D airspace, establishes Class E 
surface area airspace, and modifies existing Class E airspace at Grand 
Forks, ND. Operation of the air traffic control tower for less than 24 
hours per day, and a re-evaluation of the airspace requirements for the 
exiting instrument approach procedures necessitate these changes to the 
existing controlled airspace for Grand Forks International Airport. 
Controlled airspace extending upward from the surface is needed to 
contain aircraft executing instrument approach procedures. The intended 
effect of this action is to provide segregation of aircraft using 
instrument approach procedures in instrument conditions from other 
aircraft operating in visual weather conditions.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, September 11, 1997.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Manuel A. Torres, Air Traffic 
Division, Operations Branch, AGL-530, Federal Aviation Administration, 
2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018, telephone (847) 
294-7568.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On Friday, April 25, 1997, the FAA proposed to amend part 71 of the 
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to modify Class D 
airspace, establish Class E surface area airspace, and to modify 
existing Class E airspace at Grand Forks, ND (62 FR 20135). The 
proposal was to add controlled airspace extending upward from the 
surface to contain Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations during 
portions of the terminal operation and while transiting between the 
enroute and terminal environments.
    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 for airspace areas within which all aircraft operators are 
subject to operating rules and equipment requirements of Part 91 of the 
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 91.129) are published in paragraph 
5000, Class E airspace designations for airspace areas designated as a 
surface area for an airport are published in paragraph 6002, Class E 
airspace designations for airspace areas designated as an extension to 
a Class D or Class E surface area are published in paragraph 6004, and 
Class E airspace designations for airspace areas extending upward from 
700 feet or more above the surface of the earth are published in 
paragraph 6005, 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 D and Class E airspace designations 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) modifies Class D airspace, establishes Class E surface 
area airspace, and modifies existing Class E airspace at Grand Forks, 
ND. This action provides adequate Class D airspace and Class E airspace 
for operators executing instrument flight procedures at Grand Forks 
International Airport. Controlled airspace extending upward from the 
surface is needed to contain aircraft executing instrument approach 
procedures. The area will be depicted on appropriate aeronautical 
charts thereby enabling pilots to circumnavigate the area or otherwise 
comply with IFR procedures.
    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).

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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 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 areas within all aircraft 
operators are subject to operating rules and equipment requirements 
of Part 91 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 91.129).

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AGL ND D Grand Forks, ND [Revised]

Grand Forks International Airport, ND
    (Lat. 47 deg.56'58''N, long. 97 deg.10'34''W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
3,300 feet MSL within a 4.2-mile radius of Grand Forks International 
Airport. 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.
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Paragraph 6002  The Class E airspace areas designated as a surface 
area for an airport.

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AGL ND E2 Grand Forks, ND [New]

Grand Forks International Airport, ND
    (Lat. 47 deg.56'58''N, long. 97 deg.10'34''W)
Grand Forks VOR/DME
    (Lat. 47 deg.57'17''N, long. 97 deg.11'07''W)

    Within a 4.2-mile radius of Grand Forks International Airport, 
and within 2.5 miles each side of the Grand Forks VOR/DME 007 deg. 
radial extending from the 4.2-mile radius of the airport to 7 miles 
north of the VOR/DME and within 2.5 miles each side of the Grand 
Forks VOR/DME 173 deg. radial extending from the 4.2-mile radius of 
the airport to 7 miles south of the VOR/DME. The Class E 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.
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Paragraph 6004  Class E airspace areas designated as an extension 
to a Class D or Class E surface area.

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AGL ND E4 Grand Forks, ND [Revised]

Grand Forks International Airport, ND
    (Lat. 47 deg.56'58''N, long. 97 deg.10'34''W)
Grand Forks VOR/DME
    (Lat. 47 deg.57'17''N, long. 97 deg.11'07''W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within 2.5 miles 
each side of the Grand Forks VOR/DME 007 deg. radial extending from 
the 4.2-mile radius of the airport to 7 miles north of the VOR/DME 
and within 2.5 miles each side of the Grand Forks VOR/DME 173 deg. 
radial extending from the 4.2-mile radius of the airport to 7 miles 
south of the VOR/DME. This Class E 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.
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Paragraph 6005  Class E airspace areas extending upward from 700 
feet or more above the surface of the earth.

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AGL ND E5 Grand Forks, ND [Revised]

Grand Forks International Airport, ND
    (Lat. 47 deg.56'58''N, long. 97 deg.10'34''W)
Grand Forks Air Force Base, ND
    (Lat. 47 deg.57'40''N, long. 97 deg.24'04''W)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 7-mile radius of the Grand Forks International Airport and 
within a 7-mile radius of Grand Forks AFB, and within 3 miles each 
side of the ILS Localizer north course, from the Grand Forks 
International Airport, extending from the 7-mile radius to 10 miles 
north of the airport, and that airspace extending upward from 1,200 
feet above the surface within a 34-mile radius of Grand Forks AFB, 
within the state of North Dakota.
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    Issued in Des Plaines, Illinois on July 1, 1997.
Maureen Woods,
Manager, Air Traffic Division.
[FR Doc. 97-19255 Filed 7-22-97; 8:45 am]
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