[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 54 (Monday, March 22, 1999)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 13671-13672]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-6939]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 98-ANM-19]


Establishment of Class D Airspace and Modification of Class E 
Airspace; Bozeman, MT

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes Class D surface airspace and modifies 
Class E surface airspace at Gallatin Field, Bozeman, MT. The Class D 
surface area is established to accommodate the procedures associated 
with the operation of a new Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) at the 
airport. The modification of the Class E surface area amends the 
effective hours from continuous to part-time, the effective hours 
coinciding with the hours that the tower is closed. The effect of this 
action is to clarify when two-way radio communication with the ATCT is 
required and to provide adequate Class D airspace for procedures when 
the tower is open.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, May 20, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dennis Ripley, ANM-520.6, Federal 
Aviation Administration, Docket No. 98-ANM-19, 1601 Lind Avenue S.W., 
Renton, Washington, 98055-4056; telephone number: (425) 227-2527.


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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

History

    On January 8, 1999, the FAA proposed to amend Title 14, Code of 
Federal Regulations, part 71 (14 CFR part 71) by establishing a Class D 
surface area and by modifying the Bozeman, MT, Class E surface area (64 
FR 1142). This establishment of the Class E surface area provides the 
airspace necessary to allow terminal operations when the ATCT is in 
operation. Interested parties were invited to participate in the 
rulemaking proceeding by submitting written comments on the proposal. 
No comments were received.
    The coordinates for this airspace docket are based on North 
American Datum 83. Class D surface airspace areas and Class E surface 
airspace areas are published in paragraph 5000 and paragraph 6002, 
respectively, 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 will 
be published subsequently in the Order.

The Rule

    This amendment to 14 CFR part 71 establishes Class D airspace at 
Bozeman, MT, by providing a Class D surface area in conjunction with a 
new ATCT. This action also modifies the Class E surface area by 
amending the effective hours to coincide with the hours that the ATCT 
is closed. The intended effect of this proposal is designed to provide 
safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace and to promote safe 
flight operations at Gallatin Field between the terminal and en route 
transition stages. The intended effect of this rule is to clarify when 
two-way radio communication with the ATCT is required.
    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.

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--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 14 CFR 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:
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Paragraph 5000  General

ANM MT D  Bozeman, MT [New]

Bozeman, Gallatin Field, MT
    (Lat. 45 deg.46'37'' N, long. 111 deg.09'11'' W)
Bozeman ILS Localizer
    (Lat. 45 deg.46'01'' N, long. 111 deg.08'13'' W)

    Within a 4.4-mile radius of Gallatin Field, and within 3 miles 
each side of the Bozeman ILS northwest localizer course extending 
from the 4.4-mile radius to 14 miles northwest of Gallatin Field. 
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 6002  Class E airspace areas designated as a surface area 
for an airport

ANM MT E2  Bozeman, MT [Revised]

Bozeman, Gallatin Field, MT
    (Lat. 45 deg.46'37'' N, long. 111 deg.09'11'' W)
Bozeman ILS Localizer
    (Lat. 45 deg.46'01''N, long. 111 deg.08'13''W)

    Within a 4.4-mile radius of Gallatin Field, and within 3 miles 
each side of the Bozeman ILS northwest localizer course extending 
from the 4.4-mile radius to 14 miles northwest of Gallatin Field. 
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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    Issued in Seattle, Washington, on March 10, 1999.
Daniel A. Boyle,
Assistant Manager, Air Traffic Division, Northwest Mountain Region.
[FR Doc. 99-6939 Filed 3-19-99; 8:45 am]
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