[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 152 (Wednesday, August 7, 2002)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 51070-51071]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-19557]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 00-ANM-30]


Revision to Class D and Class E Airspace, Medford, OR

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action will correct official documents required as a 
result of a legal name change of the airport from the Medford-Jackson 
Airport to the Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport. 
Additionally, this action revises the Class E airspace at Medford, OR, 
to provide for adequate controlled airspace for those aircraft using 
the RNAV (GPS) RWY 14 Standard Instrument Approach Procedure (SIAP) to 
Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport located in Medford, OR.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, October 3, 2002.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mick Wall, ANM-520.7, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Docket No. 00-ANM-30, 1601 Lind Avenue S.W., Renton, 
Washington, 98055-4056; telephone number: (425) 227-2527.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On August 17, 2001, the FAA proposed to amend Title 14 Code of 
Federal Regulations, part 71 (14 CFR part 71) by revising Class D and 
Class E airspace at Medford, OR, (66 FR 43132). In 1992 the official 
name of the Medford Airport was changed from Medford-Jackson County 
Airport to Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport. This name change 
was reflected in a number of publications, but not officially 
referenced in 14 CFR 71.1. This rule corrects the legal description of 
airspaces associated with the airport to reflect its current name. 
Additionally, this rule revises the Class E airspace to provide 
adequate controlled airspace for aircraft executing the new RNAV (GPS) 
RWY 14 SIAP. Additional Class E airspace, 700-foot and 1,200 foot 
controlled airspace, is required to contain aircraft within controlled 
airspace which are executing IFR approaches to the airport. The 
intended effort of this rule is designed to revise the airspace's legal 
descriptions, provide safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace, 
and enhance/promote safe flight operations under Instrument Flight 
Rules (IFR) and Visual Flight Rules (VFR) at Rogue Valley 
International-Medford Airport.
    Interested parties were not invited to participate in the rule 
making proceedings regarding the revision to the Class D airspace or 
the Class E airspace designated as a surface area, as this is an action 
to correct official documents resulting from the legal name change of 
the airport. This is considered an insignificant modification to the 
airspace description as only the name of the associated airport is 
changed. The dimensions and effective hours of the Class D airspace 
Class E 2 surface area were not revised.

The Rule

    This amendment to 14 CFR part 71 revises the Class D surface area 
and Class E airspace legal descriptions for Medford, OR. This rule 
revises the airspace legal descriptions to reflect the current name 
designation of the Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport, Medford, 
OR, and provides safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace. It 
will promote safe flight operations under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) 
and Visual Flight Rules (VFR) at Rogue Valley International-Medford 
Airport. Additionally, this rule will enhance flight operations during 
the transition between the terminal and en route phase of flight.
    The airspace areas will be depicted on aeronautical charts for 
pilot reference. The coordinates for this airspace docket are based on 
North American Datum 83. Class D surface airspace areas are published 
in Paragraph 5000, Class E Airspace areas designated as surface areas 
for an airport are published in paragraph 6002, Class E airspace areas 
designated as extensions to Class D or Class E surface areas are 
published in Paragraph 6004, 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 7400.9J 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 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 ``significantly 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 affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified 
that this rule will not have 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 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:

Paragraph 5000  Class D Airspace

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ANM OR D  Medford, OR [REVISED]

Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport, OR
    (Lat. 42 deg.22'20" N, long. 122 deg.52'21" W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
3,800 feet MSL within a 4.1-mile radius of Rogue Valley 
International-Medford Airport. This 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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Paragraph 6002  Class E airspace designated as surface area for an 
airport.

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ANM OR E2  Medford, OR [REVISED]

Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport, OR
    (Lat. 42 deg.22'20" N, long. 122 deg.52'21" W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.1-
mile radius of Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport. This 
Class E airspace is effective during 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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Paragraph 6004--Class E airspace areas designated as an extension 
to a Class D or Class E surface area.

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ANM OR E4 Medford, OR [REVISED]

Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport, OR
    (Lat. 42 deg.22'20" N, long. 122 deg.52'21" W.)
Rogue Valley VORTAC
    (Lat. 42 deg.27'47" N, long. 122 deg.54'47" W.)
Pumie LOM
    (Lat. 42 deg.27'03" N, long. 122 deg.54'48" W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within 1.8 miles 
west and 2.7 miles east of the Medford ILS localizer north course 
extending from the 4.1-mile radius to 2.7 miles north of the Pumie 
LOM and within 2.7 miles each side of the Rogue Valley VORTAC 
352 deg. radial extending from the Rogue Valley VORTAC to 11 miles 
north of the VORTAC, and within 4 miles each side of the Rogue 
Valley VORTAC 164 deg. radial extending from the 4.1-mile radius to 
19.3 miles south of the Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport.
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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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ANM OR E5  Medford OR [REVISED]

Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport, OR
    (Lat. 42 deg.22'20" N, long. 122 deg.52'21" W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
bounded by a line from lat. (42 deg.45'00" N, long. 123 deg.10'54" 
W.); to lat. 42 deg.48'54" N, long. 122 deg.57'06" W.; to lat. 
42 deg.44'00" N, long. 122 deg.44'36" W.; to lat. 42 deg.04'00" N, 
long. 122 deg.30'00" W.; to lat. 41 deg.56'30" N, long. 
123 deg.00'00" W.; to the point of origin; that airspace extending 
upward from 1,200-feet above the surface bounded by a line from lat. 
43 deg.00'00" N, long. 123 deg.30'00" W.; to lat. 41 deg.43'40" N, 
long. 123 deg.14'36" W.; to lat. 42 deg.00'00" N, long. 
122 deg.10'30" W to lat. 43 deg.00'00" N, long. 122 deg.30'00" W.; 
to the point of origin; excluding that airspace within Federal 
Airway areas, and the Klamath Falls, OR and Grants Pass, OR Class E 
airspace areas.
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    Issued in Seattle, Washington, on July 9, 2002.
Kathryn M. Vernon,
Acting Assistant Manager, Air Traffic Division, Northwest Mountain 
Region.
[FR Doc. 02-19557 Filed 8-6-02; 8:45 am]
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