[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 176 (Thursday, September 11, 1997)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 47756]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-24103]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 96-AWP-6]
RIN 2120-AA66


Modification to the Saipan Class D Airspace Area; CQ

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies the Saipan, CQ, Class D airspace area. 
Specifically, this action raises the ceiling of the existing Class D 
airspace area from 2,500 feet mean sea level (MSL) to 2,700 feet MSL. 
The FAA is taking this action to enhance safety and better manage air 
traffic operations into and out of the Saipan International Airport.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, November 6, 1997.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William C. Nelson, Airspace and Rules 
Division, ATA-400, Office of Air Traffic Airspace Management, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 
20591; Telephone: (202) 267-8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On May 19, 1997, the FAA proposed to amend part 71 of the Federal 
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to modify the Saipan Class D 
airspace area (62 FR 27212). 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. Except for editorial changes, this amendment is 
the same as that proposed in the notice.
    Class D airspace designations are published in paragraph 5000 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 
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 the Saipan Class D airspace area. Specifically, 
this action raises the existing ceiling of the Saipan Class D airspace 
area from 2,500 feet MSL to 2,700 feet MSL. This action provides 
additional controlled airspace for the instrument approach procedures 
into Saipan. The FAA is taking this action to enhance safety and better 
manage air traffic operations into and out of the Saipan International 
Airport.
    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. 
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.
    Because these amendments involve, in part, the designation of 
navigable airspace outside the United States, the Administrator has 
consulted with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense in 
accordance with the provisions of Executive Order 10854.

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.


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

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AWP CQ D   Saipan, CQ [Revised]

Saipan International Airport (Primary Airport)
    (Lat. 15 deg.07'08'' N, long. 145 deg.43'46'' E)
Saipan RBN
    (Lat. 15 deg.06'41'' N, long. 145 deg.42'37'' E)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
2,700 feet MSL within a 4.3-mile radius of Saipan 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, Chart Supplement/Pacific.
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on September 4, 1997.
John S. Walker,
Program Director for Air Traffic Airspace Management.
[FR Doc. 97-24103 Filed 9-10-97; 8:45 am]
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