[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 94 (Monday, May 15, 2000)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 30880]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-12163]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 00-AGL-04]


Modification of Class E Airspace; Ely, MN

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E airspace Ely, MN. A VHF 
Omnidirectional Range-A (VOR-A) Standard Instrument Approach Procedure 
(SIAP) has been developed for Ely Municipal Airport, MN. Controlled 
airspace extending upward from the surface of the earth is needed to 
contain aircraft executing this approach. This action increases the 
radius and adds an additional extension to the existing Class E 
airspace for Ely Municipal Airport.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 U.T.C., August 10, 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 Friday, February 18, 2000, the FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR part 
71 to modify Class E airspace at Ely, MN (65 FR 8324). 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 the 
proposal were received. Class E airspace designated as surface areas 
are published in paragraph 6002, and 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 1, 
1999, and effective September 16, 1999, which is incorporated by 
references in 14 CFR 71.1. The 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 E airspace at Ely, 
MN, to accommodate aircraft executing instrument flight procedures into 
and out Ely Municipal Airport. 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 7400.9G, 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 designated as a surface area.

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AGL MN E2  Ely, MN [Revised]

Ely Municipal, MN
    (Lat. 47 deg. 49' 28" N., long. 91 deg. 49' 51" W.)
Ely VOR/DME
    (Lat. 47 deg. 49' 19" N., long. 91 deg. 49' 49" W.)

    Within an 4.0-mile radius of the Ely Municipal Airport, and 
within 2.4 miles each side of the VOR/DME 108 deg. radial extending 
from the 4.0-mile radius to 7.0 miles southeast of the VOR/DME, and 
within 2.4 miles each side of the VOR/DME 302 deg. radial extending 
from the 4.0-mile radius to 7.0 miles northwest of the VOR/DME, and 
within 2.4 miles each side of the VOR/DME 172 deg. radial extending 
from the 4.0-mile radius to 7.0 miles south of the VOR/DME. This 
Class E airspace area is effective during the specific dates and 
times established in advance by Notice to Airmen. The effective date 
and time will thereafter the continuously published in the Airport/
Facility Directory.
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Paragraph 6005 Class E airspace areas extending upward from 700 
feet or more above the surface of the earth.

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AGL MN E5  Ely, MN [Revised]

Ely Municipal Airport, MN
    (Lat. 47 deg. 49' 28" N., long. 91 deg. 49' 51" W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within an 7.7-mile radius of the Ely Municipal Airport, excluding 
that airspace within Prohibited Area P-204.
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    Issued in Des Plaines, Illinois on April 26, 2000.
Christopher R. Blum,
Manager, Air Traffic Division.
[FR Doc. 00-12163 Filed 5-12-00; 8:45 am]
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