[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 144 (Monday, July 28, 2003)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 44202]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-19167]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2003-14644; Airspace Docket No. 03-AGL-01]


Modification of Class E Airspace; Kenton, OH; Revocation of Class 
E Airspace; Bellefontaine, OH

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E airspace at Kenton, OH, and 
revokes Class E airspace at Bellefontaine, OH. Area Navigation (RNAV) 
Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPS) have been developed for 
a new airport at Bellafontaine, OH, which has been named Bellefontaine 
Regional Airport. Controlled airspace extending upward from 700 feet 
above the surface of the earth is needed to contain aircraft executing 
these approaches. This action modifies existing controlled airspace for 
Hardin County Airport, and revokes existing controlled airspace for the 
old Bellefontaine Municipal Airport.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, October 30, 2003.

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, March 31, 2003, the FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR part 71 
to modify Class E airspace at Kenton, OH, and revoke Class E airspace 
at Bellefontaine, OH, (68 FR 15388). 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 E airspace areas 
extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface of the earth 
are published in paragraph 6005, of FAA Order 7400.9K dated August 30, 
2002, and effective September 16, 2002, which is incorporated by 
reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The 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 E airspace at 
Kenton, OH, and revokes Class E airspace at Bellefontaine, OH. This 
will accommodate aircraft executing instrument flight procedures. 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, 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 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

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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, CLASS E 
AIRSPACE AREAS; AIRWAYS; ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

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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]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal 
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9K, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated August 30, 2002, and effective September 16, 
2002, is amended as follows:
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Paragraph 6005 Class E airspace areas extending upward from 700 
feet or more above the surface of the earth.

AGL OH E5 Bellefontaine, OH [Revoked]

AGL OH E5 Kenton, OH [Revised]

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
bounded by a line beginning at lat. 40[deg]43'34'' N., long. 
83[deg]33'51''W., to lat. 40[deg]38'16''N., long. 83[deg]23'39''W., 
to lat. 40[deg]30'37''N., long. 83[deg]30'57''W., to lat. 
40[deg]24'00''N., long. 83[deg]33'37''W., to lat. 40[deg]13'31''N., 
long. 83[deg]40'22''W., to lat. 40[deg]11'47''N., long. 
83[deg]52'11''W., to lat. 40[deg]16'44''N., long. 84[deg]01'10''W., 
to lat. 40[deg]24'31''N., long. 84[deg]02'39''W., to lat. 
40[deg]31'30''N., long. 83[deg]56'56''W., to lat. 40[deg]32'35''N., 
long. 83[deg]46'53''W., to lat. 40[deg]38'56''N., long. 
83[deg]48'49''W., to lat. 40[deg]43'49''N., long. 83[deg]42'14''W., 
to the point of beginning, excluding that airspace within the 
Urbana, OH Class E airspace area.
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    Issued in Des Plaines, Illinois on July 9, 2003.
Nancy B. Shelton,
Manager, Air Traffic Division, Great Lakes Region.
[FR Doc. 03-19167 Filed 7-25-03; 8:45 am]
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