[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 63 (Tuesday, April 2, 2002)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 15478-15479]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-7858]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 01-AGL-01]


Modification of Class D Airspace; Rockford, IL; Modification of 
Class E Airspace; Rockford, IL

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies Class D airspace at Rockford, IL, and 
modifies Class E airspace at Rockford, IL. Area Navigation (RNAV) 
Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPS) have been developed for 
Greater Rockford Airport. Controlled airspace extending upward from 700 
feet or more above the surface of 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 Greater Rockford 
Airport.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, June 13, 2002.

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 Monday, January 7, 2002, the FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR part 
71 to modify Class D airspace and Class E airspace at Rockford, IL (67 
FR 703). The proposal was to modify controlled airspace extending 
upward from 700 feet above the surface of the earth 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 above the surface of the earth are 
published in paragraph 6005, of FAA Order 7400.9J dated August 31, 
2001, and effective September 16, 2001, which is incorporated by 
reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class D 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 at 
Rockford, IL, and Class E airspace at Rockford, IL, to accommodate 
aircraft executing instrument flight procedures into and out of Greater 
Rockford 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 7400.9J, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated August 31, 2001, and effective September 16, 
2001, is amended as follows:
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Paragraph 5000  Class D airspace.

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AGL IL  Rockford, IL [Revised]

Greater Rockford Airport, IL
    (Lat. 42 deg.11'43" N., long. 89 deg.05'50" W.)
Greater Rockford ILS localizer
    (Lat. 42 deg.12'36" N., long. 89 deg.05'17" W.)
GILMY LOM
    (Lat. 42 deg.06'52" N., long. 89 deg.05'55" W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface of the earth to 
and including 3,200 feet MSL within a 4.6-mile radius of the Greater 
Rockford Airport and within 1.8 miles each side of the Greater 
Rockford Runway 36 ILS localizer course, extending south from the 
4.6-mile radius to the GILMY LOM.
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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 IL E5  Rockford, IL [Revised]

Greater Rockford Airport, IL
    (Lat. 42 deg.11'43" N., long. 89 deg.05'50" W.)
GILMY LOM
    (Lat. 42 deg.06'52" N., long. 89 deg.05'55" W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 7.1-mile radius of the Greater Rockford Airport and within 
7 miles east and 4.4 miles west of the Greater Rockford ILS 
localizer south course, extending from the airport to 10.4 miles 
south of the GILMY LOM.
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    Issued in Des Plaines, Illinois on March 15, 2002.
Nancy B. Shelton,
Manager, Air Traffic Division, Great Lakes Region.
[FR Doc. 02-7858 Filed 4-1-02; 8:45 am]
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