[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 233 (Monday, December 6, 1999)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 68009-68010]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-31517]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 99-ACE-48]


Amendment to Class E Airspace; Hutchinson, KS

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Direct final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: This action amends the Class E airspace area at Hutchinson 
Municipal Airport, Hutchinson, KS. The FAA has developed Global 
Positioning System (GPS) Runway (RWY) 3, GPS RWY 13, GPS RWY 21, and 
GPS RWY 31 Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) to serve 
Hutchinson Municipal Airport, KS. Additional controlled airspace 
extending upward from 700 feet Above Ground Level (AGL) is needed to 
accommodate these SIAPs and for Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) 
operations at this airport. The enlarged area will contain the new GPS 
RWY 3, GPS RWY 13, GPS RWY 21, and GPS RWY 31 SIAPs in controlled 
airspace.
    In addition, the Hutchinson Instrument Landing System (ILS) and 
coordinates have been added to the text header.
    The intended effect of this rule is to provide controlled Class E 
airspace for aircraft executing GPS RWY 3, GPS RWY 13, GPS RWY 21, and 
GPS RWY 31 SIAPs, include the Hutchinson ILS and coordinates, and to 
segregate aircraft using instrument approach procedures in instrument 
conditions from aircraft operating in visual conditions.

DATES: This final rule is effective on 0901 UTC, April 20, 2000.
    Comments for inclusion in the Rules Docket must be received on or 
before January 30, 2000.

ADDRESSES: Send comments regarding the rule in triplicate to: Manager, 
Airspace Branch, Air Traffic Division, ACE-520, DOT Regional 
Headquarters Building, Federal Aviation Administration, Docket Number 
99-ACE-48, 901 Locust, Kansas City, MO 64106.
    The official docket may be examined in the Office of the Regional 
Counsel for the Central Region at the same address between 9:00 a.m. 
and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. An 
informal docket may also be examined during normal business hours in 
the Air Traffic Division at the same address listed above.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathy Randolph, Air Traffic Division, 
Airspace Branch, ACE-520C, DOT Regional Headquarters Building, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 901 Locust, Kansas City, MO 64106; telephone: 
(816) 329-2525.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA has developed GPS RWY 3, GPS RWY 13, 
GPW RWY 21, and GPS RWY 31 SIAPs to serve the Hutchinson Memorial 
Airport, KS. The amendment to Class E airspace at Hutchinson, KS, will 
provide additional controlled airspace at and above 700 feet AGL in 
order to contain the new SIAPs within controlled airspace, and thereby 
facilitate separation of aircraft operating under Instrument Flight 
Rules. The amendment at Hutchinson Municipal Airport, KS, will provide 
additional controlled airspace for aircraft operating under IFR. The 
area will be depicted on appropriate aeronautical charts. Class E 
airspace areas extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface 
of the earth are published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Order 7400.9G, 
dated September 10, 1999, and effective September 16, 1999, 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 Direct Final Rule Procedure

    The FAA anticipates that this regulation will not result in adverse 
or negative comment and, therefore, is issuing it as a direct final 
rule. Previous actions of this nature have not been controversial and 
have not resulted in

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adverse comments or objections. The amendment will enhance safety for 
all flight operations by designating an area where VFR pilots may 
anticipate the presence of IFR aircraft at lower altitudes, especially 
during inclement weather conditions. A greater degree of safety is 
achieved by depicting the area on aeronautical charts. Unless a written 
adverse or negative comment, or a written notice of intent to submit an 
adverse or negative comment is received within the comment period, the 
regulation will become effective on the date specified above. After the 
close of the comment period, the FAA will publish a document in the 
Federal Register indicating that no adverse or negative comments were 
received and confirming the date on which the final rule will become 
effective. If the FAA does receive, within the comment period, an 
adverse or negative comment, or written notice of intent to submit such 
a comment, a document withdrawing the direct final rule will be 
published in the Federal Register, and a notice of proposed rulemaking 
may be published with a new comment period.

Comments Invited

    Although this action is in the form of a final rule and was to 
preceded by a notice of proposed rulemaking, comments are invited on 
this rule. Interested persons are invited to comment on this rule by 
submitting such written data, views, and arguments as they may desire. 
Communications should identify the Rules Docket number and be submitted 
in triplicate to the address specified under the caption ADDRESSES. All 
communications received on or before the closing date for comments will 
be considered, and this rule may be amended or withdrawn in light of 
the comments received. Factual information that supports the 
commenter's ideas and suggestions is extremely helpful in evaluating 
the effectiveness of this action and determining whether additional 
rulemaking action would be needed.
    Comments are specifically invited on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy-related aspects of the rule that 
might suggest a need to modify the rule. All comments submitted will be 
available, both before and after the closing date for comments, in the 
Rules Docket for examination by interested persons. A report that 
summarizes each FAA-public contact concerned with the substance of this 
action will be filed in the Rules Docket.
    Comments wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments 
submitted in response to this rule must submit a self-addressed, 
stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ``Comments 
to Docket No. 99-ACE-48.'' The postcard will be date stamped and 
returned to the commenter.

Agency Findings

    This proposed rule does not have Federalism implications, as 
defined in Executive Order No. 13132, because it does not have a 
substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between 
the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power 
and responsibilities among the various levels of government. 
Accordingly, the FAA has not consulted with State authorities prior to 
publication of this proposed rule.
    The FAA has determined that this regulation is noncontroversial and 
unlikely to result in adverse or negative comments. For the reason 
discussed in the preamble, I certify that this regulation (1) is not a 
``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; (2) is 
not a ``significant rule'' under Department of Transportation (DOT) 
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 
and (3) if promulgated, will not have a significant economic impact, 
positive or negative, 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

    Accordingly, 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 7400.9G, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated September 10, 199, and effective September 16, 
1999, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6005  Class E airspace areas extending upward from 700 
feet or more above the surface of the earth.

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ACE KS E5  Hutchinson, KS [Revised]

Hutchinson Municipal Airport, KS
    (Lat. 38 deg.03'56'' N., long. 97 deg.51'38'' W.)
Hutchinson VORTAC
    (Lat. 37 deg.59'49'' N., long. 97 deg.56'03'' W.)
SALTT LOM
    (Lat. 38 deg.07'25'' N., long. 97 deg.55'36'' W.)
Hutchinson ILS localizer
    (Lat. 38 deg.03'31'' N., long. 97 deg.51'12'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 6.8-mile radius of the Hutchinson Municipal Airport, and 
within 4 miles each side of the Hutchinson ILS localizer northwest 
course extending to 16 miles northwest of the SALTT LOM, and within 
4 miles each side of the ILS localizer back course extending from 
the 6.8-mile radius to 7.4 miles southeast of the airport, and 
within 4 miles each side of the 042 deg. radial of the Hutchinson 
VORTAC extending from the 6.8-mile radius to 7.4 miles northeast of 
the airport, and within 4 miles each side of the 222 deg. radial of 
the Hutchinson VORTAC extending from the 6.8-mile to 11.2 miles 
southwest of the airport.
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    Issued in Kansas City, MO, on November 18, 1999.
Richard L. Day,
Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division, Central Region.
[FR Doc. 99-31517 Filed 12-3-99; 8:45 am]
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