[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 178 (Thursday, September 13, 2001)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 47577]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-23034]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 01-ANM-12]


Establishment of Class D Airspace; Kalispell, MT

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes a Class D surface area at Glacier Park 
International Airport, Kalispell, MT. The effect of this action is to 
provide controlled airspace to accommodate the procedures associated 
with the operation of a new Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT).

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, November 1, 2001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Durham, ANM-520.7, Federal 
Aviation Administration, Docket No. 01-ANM-12, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., 
Renton, Washington, 98055-4056; telephone number: (425) 227-2527.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On July 10, 2001, the FAA proposed to amend Title 14, Code of 
Federal Regulations, part 71 (14 CFR part 71) by establishing the 
Kalispell, MT, Class D surface area (66 FR 35914). This establishment 
of the Class D area is in support of a new ATCT under construction at 
the Glacier Park International Airport, Kalispell, MT. The FAA 
establishes Class D airspace where necessary to protect aircraft 
transitioning between the terminal and en route environments, and to 
provide local Visual Flight Rules (VFR) sequencing by ATCT personnel. 
Interested parties were invited to participate in the rulemaking 
proceeding by submitting written comments on the proposal. No comments 
were received.
    The coordinates for this airspace docket are based on North 
American Datum 83. Class D surface airspace areas are published in 
Paragraph 5000 of FAA Order 7400.91, dated September 1, 2000, and 
effective September 16, 2000, which is incorporated by reference in 14 
CFR 71.1. The Class D airspace designation listed in this document will 
be published subsequently in the Order.

The Rule

    This amendment to 14 CFR part 71 establishes a Class D surface area 
in the vicinity of Kalispell, MT. The intended effect of this rule is 
to provide safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace and to 
promote safe flight operations under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and 
VFR at Glacier Park International Airport and between the terminal and 
en route transition states.
    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. 
It, therefore, (1) 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 14 CFR part 71 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 
FR 9565, 3 CCFR, 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 7400.9I, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated September 1,2 000, and effective September 16, 
2000, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 5000  General.

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ANM MT D Kalispell, MT [New]

Glacier Park International Airport, Kalispell, MT
    (Lat. 48 deg.18'41" N, long. 114 deg.15'17" W)

    That airspace extending upwards from the surface to and 
including 5,500 feet MSL within a 4.3-mile radius of the Glacier 
Park International Airport. The Class D airspace area is effective 
during the specific dates and times established in advance by a 
Notice to Airmen. The effective date and time will thereafter be 
continuously published in the Airport/Facility Directory.
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    Issued in Seattle, Washington, on September 6, 2001.
Daniel A. Boyle,
Assistant Manager, Air Traffic Division, Northwest Mountain Region.
[FR Doc. 01-23034 Filed 9-12-01; 8:45 am]
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