[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 182 (Thursday, September 19, 2002)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 59029-59030]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-23830]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 02-AGL-15]


Proposed Establishment of Class D Airspace; Sparta, WI; Proposed 
Modification of Class E Airspace; Sparta, WI

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: This document proposes to establish Class D airspace at 
Sparta, WI, and modify Class E airspace at Sparta, WI. Area Navigation 
(RNAV) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPS) to Runways 
(RWYS) 11, and 29, have been developed for the Sparta/Fort McCoy 
Airport. Controlled airspace extending upward from the surface of the 
earth is needed to contain aircraft executing these approaches. This 
action would establish a radius of Class D airspace, and increase the 
existing area of Class E airspace for Sparta/Fort McCoy Airport.

EFFECTIVE DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 30, 
2002.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on the proposal in triplicate to: Federal 
Aviation Administration, Office of the Regional Counsel, AGL-7, Rules 
Docket No. 02-AGL-15, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 
60018.
    The official docket may be examined in the Office of the Regional 
Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des 
Plaines, Illinois. An informal docket may also be examined during 
normal business hours at the Air Traffic Division, Airspace Branch, 
Federal Aviation Administration, 2300 Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, 
Illinois.

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:

Comments Invited

    Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed 
rulemaking

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by submitting such written data, views, or arguments as they may 
desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the views 
and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing 
reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are 
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, 
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. 
Communications should identify the airspace docket number and be 
submitted in triplicate to the address listed above. Commenters wishing 
the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments on this document must 
submit with those comments a self-addressed, stamped postcard on which 
the following statement is made: ``Comments to Airspace Docket No. 02-
AGL-15.'' The postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the 
commenter. All communications received on or before the specified 
closing date for comments will be considered before taking action on 
the proposed rule. The proposal contained in this document may be 
changed in light of comments received. All comments submitted will be 
available for examination in the Rules Docket, FAA, Great Lakes Region, 
Office of the Regional Counsel, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, 
Illinois, both before and after the closing date for comments. A report 
summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel 
concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the docket.

Availability of NPRM's

    Any person may obtain a copy of this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
(NPRM) by submitting a request to the Federal Aviation Administration, 
Office of Public Affairs, Attention: Public Inquiry Center, APA-230, 
800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591, or by calling (202) 
267-3484. Communications must identify the docket number of this NPRM. 
Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future NPRM's 
should also request a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11-2A, which 
describes the application procedures.

The Proposal

    The FAA is considering an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to establish 
Class D airspace and modify Class E airspace at Sparta, WI, by 
establishing a radius of Class D airspace and modifying Class E 
airspace for the Sparta/Fort McCoy Airport. Controlled airspace 
extending upward from the surface of the earth is needed to contain 
aircraft executing instrument approach procedures. The area would be 
depicted on appropriate aeronautical charts. 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 7400.9J 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 would be published subsequently in 
the Order.
    The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only 8involves 
an establishment body of technical regulations for which frequent and 
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. 
Therefore this, proposed 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 proposed 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).

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, the Federal 
Aviation Administration proposes to amend 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 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:
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Paragraph 5000 Class D airspace

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AGL WI D Sparta, WI [New]

Sparta, Sparta/Fort McCoy Airport, WI
    (Lat. 43[deg]57'30'' N., long. 90[deg]44'16'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface top and 
including 3,300 feet MSL within a 4.0-mile radius of the Sparta/Fort 
McCoy 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 6005 Class airspace areas extending upward from 700 feet 
or more above the surface of the earth.

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AGL WI E5 Sparta, WI [Revised]

Sparta, Sparta/Fort McCoy Airport, WI
    (Lat. 43[deg]57'30'' N., long. 90[deg]44'16'' W.)
McCoy NDB
    (Lat. 43[deg]56'16'' N., long. 90[deg]38'31'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 6.5-mile radius of the Sparta Fort McCoy Airport and within 
3.8 miles each side of the 097[deg] bearing from the McCoy NDB, 
extending from the 6.5-mile radius to 7 miles east of the NDB.
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    Issued in Des Plaines, Illinois on August 22, 2002.
Nancy B. Shelton,
Manager, Air Traffic Division.
[FR Doc. 02-23830 Filed 9-18-02; 8:45 am]
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