[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 214 (Wednesday, November 5, 2003)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 62514-62515]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-27751]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2003-16057; Airspace Docket No. 03-AGL-07]


Modification of Class D Airspace; Minot, ND

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies Class D airspace at Minot, ND. Category E 
circling procedures have become necessary at Minot AFB, Minot, ND, 
controlled airspace extending upward from the surface of the earth is 
needed to contain aircraft executing these approach procedures. This 
action increases the area of the existing controlled airspace at Minot 
AFB, Minot, ND.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, December 25, 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 Friday, June 20, 2003, the FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR part 71 
to modify Class D airspace at Minot, ND (68 FR 36948). 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. 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 areas extending upward from the surface of the earth are 
published in paragraph 5000, of FAA Order 7400.9L dated September 2, 
2003, and effective September 16, 2003, which is incorporated by 
reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class D 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 
Minot, ND, to accommodate aircraft executing instrument flight 
procedures into and out of Minot AFB. 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, AND 
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.

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Sec.  71.1  [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal 
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9L, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated September 2, 2003, and effective September 16, 
2003, is amended as follows:

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Paragraph 5000 Class D airspace.

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AGL ND D Minot, ND [Revised]

Minot, Minot AFB, ND
    (Lat. 48[deg]24'56'' N., long. 101[deg]21'28'' W.)
    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
4,200 feet MSL and within a 5.6-mile radius of Minot AFB. This Class 
D airspace 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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    Issued in Des Plaines, Illinois on October 9, 2003.
Nancy B. Shelton,
Manager, Air Traffic Division, Great Lakes Region.
[FR Doc. 03-27751 Filed 11-4-03; 8:45 am]
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