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