[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 22 (Wednesday, February 2, 2000)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 4872-4873]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-2256]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 99-AGL-53]


Modification of Class E Airspace; Bemidji, MN

AGENCY:  Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION:  Final rule.

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SUMMARY:  This action modifies Class E airspace at Bemidji, MN. A 
Global Positioning System (GPS) Standard Instrument Approach Procedure 
(SIAP) to Runway (Rwy) 31 has been developed for Bemidji-Beltrami 
County Airport. Controlled airspace extending upward from the surface 
is needed to contain aircraft executing the approach. This action 
increases the radius of the existing controlled airspace for this 
airport.

EFFECTIVE DATE:  0901 UTC, April 20, 2000.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Denis C. Burke, 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, November 3, 1999, the FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR 
part 71 to modify Class E airspace at Bemidji, MN (64 FR 59687). The 
proposal was to modify controlled airspace extending upward from the 
surface to contain Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations in 
controlled airspace during portions of the terminal operation and while 
transiting between the enroute and terminal environments. Interested 
parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking proceeding by 
submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments 
objecting to proposal were received. 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 7400.9G dated September 1, 
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.

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The Rule

    This amendment to 14 CFR part 71 modifies Class E airspace at 
Bemidji, MN, to accommodate aircraft executing the proposed GPS Rwy 31 
SIAP for Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport by modifying the existing 
controlled airspace. 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 Com., p. 389.


Sec. 71.1  [Amended]

    2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal 
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9G, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated September 1, 1999, and effective September 16, 
1999, is amended as follows:
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Paragraph 6002  Class E airspace areas designated as a surface area 
for an airport.

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AGL MN E2  Bemidji, MN [Revised]

Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport, MN
    (Lat. 47 deg.30'34" N., long. 094 deg.56'01" W.)

    Within a 4.6-mile radius of the Bemidiji-Beltrami County 
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 6005  Class E airspace areas extending upward from 700 
feet or more above the surface of the earth.

 AGL MN E5  Bemidji, MN [Revised]

Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport, MN
    (Lat. 47 deg. 30'34" N., long. 094 deg.56' 01" W

    That airspace extending upward from 700 fee above the surface 
within a 6.6-mile radius of Bemidiji-Beltrami County Airport.
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    Issued in Des Plaines, Illinois on January 7, 2000.
Christopher R. Blum,
Manager, Air Traffic Division.
[FR Doc. 00-2256 Filed 2-1-00; 8:45 am]
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