[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 100 (Tuesday, May 25, 1999)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 28092-28093]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-13235]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Airspace Docket No. 99-AGL-13]
Modification of Class D Airspace and Class E Airspace; Rochester,
MN
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action modifies Class D airspace and Class E airspace at
Rochester, MN. This action corrects technical errors in the legal
descriptions of the Class D airspace and the Class E airspace extension
to the Class D airspace for Rochester International Airport, and amends
the Class E surface area for the airport to include the Class
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E airspace extension. The purpose of these actions is to make technical
corrections to the airspace legal descriptions in order to make the
Class D airspace and Class E airspace for the airport consistent with
each other, and to provide adequate controlled airspace for instrument
approach procedures when the airport traffic control tower (ATCT) is
closed.
EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, September 9, 1999.
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:
History
On Wednesday, March 3, 1999, the FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR part
71 to modify Class C airspace and Class E airspace at Rochester, MN (64
FR 10238). The proposal was to correct the legal description of the
existing controlled airspace to reflect the actual configuration of
that controlled airspace.
Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking
proceeding by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA.
One comment supporting the proposal was received from the City of Dodge
Center, MN, Airport Advisory Board. Class D airspace designations are
published in paragraph 5000, Class E airspace areas designated as an
extension to a Class D surface area are published in paragraph 6004,
and Class E airspace areas designated as a surface area for an airport
are published in paragraph 6002 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 airspace and Class E airspace
designations listed in this document will be published subsequently in
the Order.
The Rule
This amendment to 14 CFR part 71 modifies Class D airspace and
Class E airspace at Rochester, MN, to make technical corrections to the
legal descriptions of the Class D airspace and the Class E airspace
extension to the Class D airspace for Rochester International Airport,
and by amending the Class E surface area for the airport to include the
Class E extension to the surface area. The area will be depicted on
appropriate aeronautical charts.
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--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 95665, 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 Class D airspace.
* * * * *
AGL MN D Rochester, MN [Revised]
Rochester International Airport, MN
(Lat. 43 deg.54'32'' N., long. 092 deg.29'53'' W.)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
3,800 feet MSL within a 4.2-mile radius of the Rochester
International Airport. This Class D airspace area is effective
during the specific dates and times established in advance by a
Notice to Airman. 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 surface area.
* * * * *
AGL MN E4 Rochester, MN [Revised]
Rochester International Airport, MN
(Lat. 43 deg.54'32'' N., long. 092 deg.29'53'' W.)
Rochester VOR/DME
(Lat. 43 deg.46'58'' N., long. 092 deg.35'49'' W.)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within 3.1 miles
each side of the Rochester VOR/DME 028 deg. radial extending from
the 4.2-mile radius of the Rochester International Airport to 7.0
miles southwest of the airport. This Class E airspace area is
effective during the specific dates and times established in advance
by a Notice to Airman. 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.
* * * * *
AGL MN E2 Rochester, MN [Revised]
Rochester International Airport, MN
(Lat. 43 deg.54'32'' N., long. 092 deg.29'53'' W.)
Rochester VOR/DME
(Lat. 43 deg.46'58'' N., long. 092 deg.35'49'' W.)
Within a 4.2-mile radius of the Rochester International Airport
and within 3.1 miles each side of the Rochester VOR/DME 028 deg.
radial extending from the 4.2-mile radius of the Rochester
International Airport to 7.0 miles southwest of the airport. This
Class E airspace area is effective during the specific dates and
times established in advance by a Notice to Airman. The effective
date and time will thereafter be continuously published in the
Airport/facility Directory.
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Issued in Des Plaines, Illinois on May 12, 1999.
Christopher R. Blum,
Manager, Air Traffic Division.
[FR Doc. 99-13235 Filed 5-24-99; 8:45 am]
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