[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 144 (Wednesday, July 26, 2000)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 45840-45841]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-18888]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 00-AGL-16]


Modification of Class D Airspace; Gary, IN; and modification of 
Class E Airspace; Gary, IN

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies Class D airspace at Gary, IN, and 
modifies Class E airspace at Gary, IN. An Area Navigation (RNAV) 
Standard Instrument Approach Procedure (SIAP) to Runway (Rwy) 20, and a 
helicopter Instrument Landing System (Copter ILS) SIAP to Rwy 30, have 
been developed for Gary Regional Airport. Controlled airspace extending 
upward from the surface of

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the earth is needed to contain aircraft executing these approaches. 
This action increases the radius of the existing Class D and Class E 
airspace for Gary Regional Airport.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, October 5, 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 Tuesday, May 2, 2000, the FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR part 71 
to modify Class D airspace and Class E airspace at Gary, IN, (65 FR 
25457). 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 D airspace designations 
are published in paragraph 5000, 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 
reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class D airspace designations 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 Gary, IN, to accommodate aircraft executing 
instrument flight procedures into and out of Gary Regional 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 on 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 5000  Class D airspace.

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AGL IN D  Gary, IN [Revised]

Gary Regional Airport, IN
    (Lat. 41 deg. 36' 59" N., long. 87 deg. 24' 46" W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
3,100 feet MSL within an 4.2-mile radius of the Gary Regional 
Airport. This Class D airspace area is effective during the specific 
dates and times established in advance by Notice to Airmen. The 
effective date and time will thereafter be 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 IN E5  Gary, IN [Revised]

Gary Regional Airport, IN
    (Lat. 41 deg. 36' 59" N., long. 87 deg. 24' 46" W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within 6.7-mile radius of the Gary Regional Airport, excluding the 
airspace within the Chicago Class E airspace area.
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    Issued in Des Plaines, Illinois on July 10, 2000.
Christopher R. Blum,
Manager, Air Traffic Division.
[FR Doc. 00-18888 Filed 7-25-00; 8:45 am]
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