[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]


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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.

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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

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September 16, 1996, is amended as follows:

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

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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.
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    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]
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