[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 141 (Wednesday, July 23, 1997)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 39431-39432] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-19256] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Airspace Docket No. 97-AGL-13] Modification of Class E Airspace; Mitchell, SD, Mitchell Municipal Airport AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E airspace at Mitchell, SD. The Class E airspace effective times and dates are being changed to 24 hours per day continuous. Controlled airspace extending upward from the surface is needed to contain aircraft executing instrument approaches. 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 Thursday April 24, 1997, the FAA proposed to amend part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to modify Class E airspace at Mitchell, SD (62 FR 19953). The proposal was to add controlled airspace extending upward from the surface to contain Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations in controlled airspace 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 E airspace designations for areas extending upward from the surface of the earth are 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 the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) modifies Class E airspace at Mitchell, SD, to accommodate the change of airspace effective times and dates to 24 hours per day continuous. Controlled airspace extending upward from the surface is needed to contain aircraft executing instrument approaches. 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). 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 [[Page 39432]] September 16, 1996, is amended as follows: Paragraph 6002 Class E airspace areas designated as a surface area for an airport. * * * * * AGL SD E2 Mitchell, SD [Revised] Mitchell Municipal Airport, SD (Lat. 43 deg.46'29'' N, long. 98 deg.02'19'' W) Mitchell VOR/DME (Lat. 43 deg.46'37'' N, long. 98 deg.02'15'' W) Within a 4.2-mile radius of Mitchell Municipal Airport and within 2.4 miles each side of the Mitchell VOR/DME 149 deg. radial, extending from the 4.2-mile radius zone to 7 miles southeast of the VOR/DME; and within 2.4 miles each side of the Mitchell VOR/DME 301 deg. radial, extending from the 4.2-mile radius zone to 7 miles northwest of the VOR/DME. * * * * * Issued in Des Plaines, Illinois on June 26, 1997. Maureen Woods, Manager, Air Traffic Division. [FR Doc. 97-19256 Filed 7-22-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-M