[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.
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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.

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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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