[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 228 (Wednesday, November 26, 2003)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 66387-66388]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-29594]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2003-16207; Airspace Docket No. 03-ANM-10]


Proposed Revision of Class E Airspace: Polson, MT

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: This proposal would revise Class E airspace at Polson Airport, 
Polson, MT. The establishment of Area Navigation (RNAV) Global 
Positioning System (GPS) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP) 
makes this proposal necessary. Class E airspace extending upward from 
700 feet or more above the surface of the earth currently exists in 
support of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations. This additional 
Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet or more above the 
surface of the earth is necessary for the safety of IFR aircraft 
executing new RNAV (GPS) SIAPs at Polson Airport. Controlled airspace 
is developed where there is a requirement for IFR services, which 
includes transitioning to/from the terminal or en route environment at 
Polson Airport, Polson, MT.

DATES: Comments must be received by January 12, 2004.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the Docket Management 
System, U.S. Department of Transportation, Room Plaza 401, 400 Seventh 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001. You must identify the docket 
number, FAA-2003-16207 Airspace Docket No. 03-ANM-10, at the beginning 
of your comments. You may also submit comments on the Internet at 
http://dms.dot.gov. You may review the public docket containing the 
proposal, any comments received, and any final dispositions in person 
in the Docket Office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
except Federal holidays. The Docket Office (telephone number 1 (800) 
647-5527) is on the plaza level of the Department of Transportation 
NASSIF Building at the above address.
    An informed docket may also be examined during normal business 
hours at the Office of the Regional Air Traffic Division, Northwest 
Mountain Region, Federal Aviation Administration, Airspace Branch ANM-
520, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, WA 98055.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed 
rulemaking 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 Docket No. FAA-2003-16207, Airspace 
Docket 03-ANM-10, and be submitted in triplicate to the address listed 
above. Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their 
comments on this action must submit, with those comments, a self-
addressed stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: 
``Comments to Docket No. FAA-2003-16207; Airspace Docket No. 03-ANM-
10''. The postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the 
commenter.

Availability of NPRM

    An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the 
Internet at http://dms.dot.gov. Recently published rulemaking documents 
can also be accessed through the FAA's Web page at http://www.faa.gov 
or the Superintendent of Document's Web page at http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara.
    Additionally, any person may obtain a copy of this notice by 
submitting a request to the Federal Aviation Administration, 1601 Lind 
Avenue, SW., Renton, WA, 98055. Communications must identify both 
document numbers for this notice. Persons interested in being placed on 
a mailing list for future NPRMs should contact the FAA's Office of 
Rulemaking, (202) 267-9677, to request a copy of Advisory Circular No. 
11-2A, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Distribution System, which 
describes the application procedures.

The Proposal

    This action amends title 14 Code of Federal Regulations, part 71 
(14 CFR part 71) by revising Class E airspace at Polson Airport, 
Polson, MT. The establishment of new RNAV (GPS) SIAPs at the Polson 
Airport makes this proposal necessary. Establishing Class E airspace 
extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface of the earth 
is necessary to provide adequate controlled airspace for the safety of 
IFR RNAV operations at Polson Airport. Controlled airspace is developed 
where there is a requirement for IFR services, which includes 
transitioning to/from the terminal or en route environment at Polson 
Airport, Polson, MT.
    Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6005 of 
FAA Order 7400.9L dated September 16, 2003, and effective September 15, 
2004, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E 
airspace designation listed in this document will be published 
subsequently in this Order.
    The FAA has determined that this proposed 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

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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 would 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 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 7400.9L, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated September 16, 2003, and effective September 15, 
2004, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6005, Class E airspace areas extending upward from 700 
feet or more above the surface of the earth.

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ANM CO E5 Polson, MT (Revised)

Polson Airport, Polson, MT
    (Lat. 47[deg]49'44'' N., long. 114[deg]11'06'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
of the earth bounded by a line beginning at lat. 47[deg]49'55'' N., 
long 114[deg]13'30'' W., to lat. 47[deg]47'00'' N., long. 
114[deg]01'00'' W.; to lat. 47[deg]31'45'' N., 114[deg]10'10'' W.; 
to lat. 47[deg]35'35'' N., long. 114[deg]22'35'' W.; thence to point 
of origin; excluding that airspace within Federal airways.
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    Issued in Seattle, Washington, on November 12, 2003.
John Pipes,
Acting Assistant Manager, Air Traffic Division, Northwest Mountain 
Region.
[FR Doc. 03-29594 Filed 11-25-03; 8:45 am]
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