[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 32 (Thursday, February 18, 1999)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 8031-8033]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-4018]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Airspace Docket No. 99-AGL-11]
Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; and Modification of
Class E Airspace; Alpena, MI
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
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SUMMARY: This notice proposes to establish Class E airspace and modify
Class E airspace at Alpena, MI. A Global Positioning System (GPS)
Standard Instrument Approach Procedure (SIAP), 012 deg. helicopter
point in space approach, has been developed for Alpena General Hospital
Heliport, Alpena, MI. Controlled airspace extending upward from 700 to
1200 feet above ground level (AGL) is needed to contain aircraft
executing the approach. This action proposes to modify existing
controlled airspace for Alpena, MI, in order to include the point in
space approach serving Alpena General Hospital Heliport. In addition,
air carrier operations are conducted into and out of the airport during
periods of time when the airport traffic control tower (ATCT) is
closed. This action would create a Class E surface area during periods
of time when the ATCT is closed to better accommodate those operations.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 2, 1999.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on the proposal in triplicate to: Federal
Aviation Administration, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, AGL-7
Rules Docket No. 99-AGL-11, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines,
Illinois 60018.
The official docket may be examined in the Office of the Assistant
Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 2300 East Devon Avenue,
Des Plaines, Illinois. An informal docket may also be examined during
normal business hours at the Air Traffic Division, Airspace Branch,
Federal Aviation Administration, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines,
Illinois.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michelle M. Behm, Air Traffic
Division, Airspace Branch, AGL-520, Federal Aviation Administration,
2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018, telephone (847)
294-7568.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed
rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments as they
may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing
reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal.
Communications should identify the airspace docket number and be
submitted in triplicate to the address listed above. Commenters wishing
the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments on this notice must
submit with those comments a self-addressed, stamped postcard on which
the following statement is made: ``Comments to Airspace Docket No. 99-
AGL-11.'' The postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the
commenter. All communications received on or before the specified
closing date for comments will be considered before taking action on
the proposed rule. The proposal contained in this notice may be changed
in light of comments received. All comments submitted will be available
for examination in the Rules Docket, FAA, Great Lakes Region, Office of
the Assistant Chief Counsel, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines,
Illinois, both before and after the closing date for comments. A report
summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel
concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the docket.
Availability of NPRM's
Any person may obtain a copy of this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
(NPRM) by submitting a request to the Federal Aviation Administration,
Office of Public Affairs, Attention: Public Inquiry Center, APA-230,
800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591, or by calling (202)
267-3484. Communications must identify the notice number of this NPRM.
Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future NPRM's
should also request a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11-2A, which
describes the application procedure.
The Proposal
The FAA is considering an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to establish
Class E airspace and modify Class E airspace at Alpena, MI, to
accommodate aircraft executing the proposed GPS SIAP 012 deg.
helicopter point in space approach for Alpena General Hospital Heliport
by modifying existing controlled airspace, and to accommodate air
carrier operations during periods of time when the ATCT is closed by
establishing a new Class E surface area. Controlled airspace extending
upward from the surface is needed to contain aircraft executing the
instrument approach procedures. The area would be depicted on
appropriate aeronautical charts. Class E airspace designations for
airspace areas extending upward from the surface are published in
paragraph 6002 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 E airspace designation listed in
this document would be published subsequently in the Order.
The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves
an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current.
Therefore, this proposed 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 proposed 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).
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, the Federal
Aviation Administration proposes to amend 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 the 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 6002 Class E airspace areas designated as surface areas.
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AGL MI E2 Alpena, MI [New]
Alpena County Regional Airport
(Lat. 45 deg.04'41'' N., long. 83 deg.33'37'' W.)
Alpena VORTAC
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(Lat. 45 deg.04'58'' N., long. 83 deg.33'25'' W.)
Within a 4.4-mile radius of the Alpena County Regional Airport, and
within 2.5 miles each side of the Alpena VORTAC 350 deg. radial,
extending from the 4.4-mile radius of the airport to 7.0 miles north
of the VORTAC, and within 2.5 miles each side of the Alpena VORTAC
187 deg. radial, extending from the 4.4-mile radius of the airport
to 7.0 miles south of the VORTAC. 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.
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Paragraph 6005 Class E airspace areas extending upward from 700
feet or more above the surface of the earth.
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AGL MI E5 Alpena, MI [Revised]
Alpena County Regional Airport
(Lat. 45 deg.04'41'' N., long. 83 deg.33'37'' W.)
Alpena VORTAC
(Lat. 45 deg.04'58'' N., long. 83 deg.33'25'' W.)
FELPS NDB
(Lat. 44 deg.57'39'' N., long. 83 deg.33'36'' W.)
Alpena General Hospital, MI
Point in Space Coordinates
(Lat. 45 deg.04'38'' N., long. 83 deg.26'53'' W.)
That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 7.0-mile radius of Alpena County Regional Airport and
within 4.0 miles each side of the 180 deg. bearing from the FELPS
NDB extending from the 7.0-mile radius to 12.3 miles south of the
Alpena VORTAC, and within a 6.0-mile radius of the Point in Space
serving Alpena General Hospital.
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Issued in Des Plaines, Illinois on January 29, 1999.
Michelle M. Behm,
Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division.
[FR Doc. 99-4018 Filed 2-17-99; 8:45 am]
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