[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 89 (Wednesday, May 8, 2002)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 30778-30779]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-11495]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 01-AGL-06]


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

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies Class D airspace at Bloomington, IL, and 
modifies class E airspace at Bloomington, IL. Area Navigation (RNAV) 
Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP's) have been developed 
for Monroe County 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 Monroe County 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 Bloomington, IL 
(67 FR 702). The proposal was to modify controlled airspace extending 
upward from 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 
Bloomington, IL, and Class E airspace at Bloomington, IL, to 
accommodate aircraft executing instrument flight procedures into and 
out of Monroe County Airport. The area will be depicted on appropriate 
aeroautical 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 perparation 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 D Bloomington, IL [Revised]

Monroe County Airport, IL
(Lat. 39 deg. 08' 40"N., long. 86 deg. 37' 00"
    That airspace extending upward from the surface of the earth to 
and including 3,300 feet MSL within a 4.3-mile radius of the Monroe 
County 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 continously 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.

AGL IL ES Bloomington, IL [Revised]

Monroe County Airport, IL
(Lat. 39 deg. 08' 40"N., long. 86 deg. 37' 00"W.)
    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 7.3-mile radius of the Monroe County airport.
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    Issued in Des Plaines, Illinois on March 29, 2002.
Nancy B. Shelton,
Manager, Air Traffic Division, Great Lakes Region.
[FR Doc. 02-11495 Filed 5-7-02; 8:45 am]
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