[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 28 (Thursday, February 11, 1999)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 6797-6798]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-3352]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 98-ACE-49]


Amendment to Class D and Class E Airspace; St. Joseph, MO

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration [FAA], DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends the Class D and Class E airspace areas at 
St. Joseph, MO. A review of the airspace designations for Rosecrans 
Memorial Airport, St. Joseph, MO indicates it does not comply with the 
criteria of FAA Order 7400.2D. This action will provide additional 
controlled airspace extending upward from 700 feet Above Ground Level 
(AGL) for Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) at Rosecrans Memorial Airport.
    In addition, a minor correction is also being made to the 
geographic position coordinates of the Rosecrans Memorial Airport.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC March 25, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathy Randolph, Air Traffic Division, 
Airspace Branch, ACE-520C, Federal Aviation Administration, 601 E. 12th 
Street, Kansas City, MO 64106; telephone: (816) 426-3408.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On December 2, 1998, the FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR part 71 of 
the Federal Regulations (14 CFR part 71) by amending the Class D and 
Class E airspace areas at St. Joseph, MO (63 FR 66502). The proposed 
action would provide additional controlled airspace to accommodate 
instrument operations at the Rosecrans Memorial Airport. A minor 
correction is also being made to the geographic coordinates of the 
airport.
    Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking 
proceeding by submitting written

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comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments objecting to the 
proposal were received. Class D airspace areas are published in 
paragraph 5000, Class E 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 7400.9F, dated September 10, 1998, and 
effective September 16, 1998, 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 Regulations (14 CFR part 
71) amends the Class D and Class E airspace areas at St. Joseph, MO, by 
providing additional controlled airspace for aircraft executing 
instrument approach procedures at Rosecrans Memorial Airport. This 
action also corrects the geographic position coordinates for the 
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. 
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

    Aviation, 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--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, CLASS B, CLASS C, CLASS D, AND 
CLASS E, AIRSPACE AREAS; AIRWAYS; ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

    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 Federal 
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9F, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated September 10, 1998, and effective September 16, 
1998, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 5000  Class D airspace

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ACE MO D  St. Joseph, MO [Revised]

Rosecrans Memorial Airport, MO
    (Lat. 39 deg.46'19'' N., long. 94 deg.54'35'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
3,300 feet MSL within a 4.2-mile radius of the Rosecrans Memorial 
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 6004  Class E airspace areas designated as an extension 
to a Class D or Class E surface area

* * * * *

ACE MO E4  St. Joseph, MO [Revised]

Rosecrans Memorial Airport, MO
    (Lat. 39 deg.46'19''N., long. 94 deg.54'35''W.)
St. Joseph VORTAC
    (Lat. 39 deg.57'38''N., long. 94 deg.55'31''W.)
TARIO LOM
    (Lat. 39 deg.40'33''N., long. 94 deg.54'25''W.)
St. Joseph ILS
    (Lat. 39 deg.47'16''N., long. 94 deg.54'25''W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within 1.8 miles 
each side of the St. Joseph ILS localizer south course extending 
from the 4.2-mile radius of Rosecrans Memorial Airport to the TARIO 
LOM and within 1.8 miles each side of the St. Joseph VORTAC 175 deg. 
radial extending from the 4.2-mile radius of the airport to 5.8 
miles north of the airport. 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 area extending upward from 700 
feet or more above the surface of the earth

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ACE MO E5  St. Joseph, MO [Revised]

Rosecrans Memorial Airport, MO
    (Lat. 39 deg.46'19''N., long. 94 deg.54'35'' W.)
St. Joseph VORTAC
    (Lat. 39 deg.57'38''N., long. 94 deg.55'31'' W.)
TARIO LOM
    (Lat. 39 deg.40'33''N., long. 94 deg.54'25'' W.)
St. Joseph ILS
    (Lat. 39 deg.47'16''N., long. 94 deg.54'25'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 6.8-mile radius of Rosecrans Memorial Airport and within 
2.0 miles each side of the 175 deg. radial of the St. Joseph VORTAC 
extending from the 6.8-mile radius to the VORTAC and within 4 miles 
east and 6 miles west of the St. Joseph ILS localizer south course, 
extending from the 6.8-mile radius to 10.5 miles south of the TARIO 
LOM.
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    Issued in Kansas City, MO on January 13, 1999.
Thomas G. Klocek,
Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division, Central Region.
[FR Doc. 99-3352 Filed 2-10-99; 8:45 am]
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