[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 247 (Wednesday, December 24, 2003)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 74472-74473]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-31739]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2003-15465; Airspace Docket No. 03-AGL-11]


Modification of Class E Airspace; Chicago, IL

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E airspace at Chicago, IL. Area 
Navigation (RNAV) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPS) have 
been developed for Aurora Municipal Airport, Chicago, IL. Controlled 
airspace extending upward from the surface of the earth is needed to 
contain aircraft executing these approaches. This action would add an 
extension to the controlled airspace for Aurora Municipal Airport.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, April 15, 2003.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia A. Graham, 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, September 29, 3003, the FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR 
part 71 to modify Class E airspace at Zanesville, OH (68 FR 55915). 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 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 designated as an extension to a class D surface area are 
published in paragraph 6004, 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 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 
Chicago, IL to accommodate aircraft executing instrument flight 
procedures into and out of Aurora Municipal Airport. 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.


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 6004 Class E Airspace Areas designated as an extension to 
a Class D surface area

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AGL IL E4 Chicago, Aurora Municipal Airport, IL [Revised]

Chicago, Aurora Municipal Airport, IL
    (Lat. 41[deg]46'19'' N., long. 88[deg]28'32'' W.)
DuPage VOR/DME
    (Lat. 41[deg]53'25'' N., long. 88[deg]21'01'' W.)
I-ARR Localizer
    (Lat. 41[deg]46'14'' N., long. 88[deg]27'32'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within 1.3 miles 
each side of the DuPage VOR/DME 216[deg] radial extending from the 
4.2-mile radius of the Aurora Municipal Airport to 6.6 miles 
northeast of the airport and within 1.4 miles each side of the I-ARR 
Localizer west course extending from the 4.2-mile radius of the 
Aurora Municipal Airport to 6.7 miles west of the airport. This 
Class E airspace is effective during the specific date and time 
established in advance by 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 December 10, 2003.
Nancy B. Shelton,
Manager, Air Traffic Division, Great Lakes Region.
[FR Doc. 03-31739 Filed 12-23-03; 8:45 am]
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