[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 77 (Wednesday, April 21, 2004)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 21448-21449]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-9076]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2004-17163; Airspace Docket No. 04-AGL-10]


Proposed Modification of Class D Airspace; Rochester, MN; 
Proposed Modification of Class E Airspace; Rochester, MN

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: This document proposes to modify Class D airspace at 
Rochester, MN, and modify Class E airspace at Rochester, MN. Standard 
Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPS) to several Runways have been 
developed for the Rochester International Airport. Controlled airspace 
extending upward from the surface of the earth is needed to contain 
aircraft executing these approaches. This action would increase the 
existing radius of Class D airspace, and increase the existing area of 
Class E airspace for Rochester International Airport.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 21, 2004.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on the 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-2004-17163/Airspace Docket No. 04-AGL-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 disposition in person in 
the Dockets Office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
except Federal holidays. The Docket Office (telephone 1-800-647-5527) 
is on the plaza level of the Department of Transportation NASSIF 
Building at the above address. An informal docket may also be examined 
during normal business hours at the Air Traffic Division, Airspace 
Branch, Federal aviation Administration, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des 
Plaines, Illinois.

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:

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 both docket numbers 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 Docket No. FAA-2004-17163/
Airspace Docket No. 04-AGL-10.'' 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

    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, Office of 
Air Traffic Airspace Management, ATA-400, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC 20591, or by calling (202) 267-8783. Communications must 
identify both docket numbers for this notice. Persons interested in 
being placed on a mailing list for future NPRM's 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 procedure.

The Proposal

    The FAA is considering an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to modify 
Class D airspace at Rochester, MN, and modify Class E airspace at 
Rochester, MN, by modifying Class D airspace and modifying class E 
airspace for the Rochester International 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, Class E airspace areas 
extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface of the earth 
are published in paragraph 6005, and Class E airspace areas Designated 
as surface areas are published in Paragraph 6002, of FAA Order 7400.9L 
dated September 2, 2003, and effective

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September 16, 2003, 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 involves 
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, 23 
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 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 MN D Rochester, MN [Revised]

Rochester International Airport, MN
    (Lat. 45[deg]32'48'' N., long. 94[deg]03'36'' W.)
Rochester VOR/DME
    (Lat. 45[deg]32'58'' N., long. 94[deg]03'31'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
3,800 feet MSL within a 4.3-mile radius of the Rochester 
International 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 
published continuously in the Airport/Facility Directory.
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Paragraph 6005 Class E airspace areas extending upward from 700 
feet or more above the surface of the earth

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AGL MN E5 Rochester, MN [Revised]

Rochester International Airport, MN
    (Lat. 43[deg]54'26'' N., long. 92[deg]29'56'' W.)
Rochester VOR/DME
    (Lat. 43[deg]46'58'' N., long. 92[deg]35'49'' W.)
St. Mary's Hospital Heliport, MN
    (Lat. 44[deg]01'11'' N., long. 92[deg]28'59'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 6.8-mile radius of the Rochester International Airport, and 
within 3.2 miles each side of the Rochester VOR/DME 028[deg] radial 
extending from the 6.8-mile radius to 7.9 miles southwest of the 
airport, within 5.3 miles southwest and 4 miles northeast of the 
Rochester northwest localizer course extending from the 6.8-mile 
radius to 20 miles northwest of the airport, within 5.3 miles 
northeast and 4 miles southwest of the Rochester southeast localizer 
course extending from the 6.8-mile radius to 17.3 miles southeast of 
the airport and within a 6.4-mile radius of the St. Mary's Hospital 
Heliport.
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Paragraph 6002 Class E airspace designated as surface areas

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AGL MN E2 St. Cloud, MN [Revised]

St. Cloud Regional Airport, MN
    (Lat. 45[deg]32'48'' N., long. 94[deg]03'36'' W.)
St. Cloud VOR/DME
    (Lat. 45[deg]32'58'' N., long. 94[deg]03'31'' W.)

    Within a 4.1-mile radius of the St. Cloud Regional Airport and 
within 2.4 miles each side of the St. Cloud VOR/DME 143[deg] radial, 
extending from the 4.1-mile radius to 7.2 miles southeast of the 
airport. This Class E 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 published continuously in 
the Airport/Facility Directory.
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Paragraph 6004 Class E airspace designated as an extension to a 
Class D or Class E surface area

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AGL MN E4 St. Cloud, MN [NEW]

St. Cloud Regional Airport, MN
    (Lat. 45[deg]32'48'' N., long. 94[deg]03'36'' W.)
St. Cloud VOR/DME
    (Lat. 45[deg]32'58'' N., long. 94[deg]03'31'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within 2.4 miles 
each side of the St. Cloud VOR/DME 143[deg] radial extending from 
the 4.1-mile radius of the St. Cloud Regional Airport to 7.2 miles 
southeast of the airport. This Class E 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 published 
continuously in the Airport/Facility Directory.
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    Issued in Des Plaines, Illinois on April 7, 2004.
Nancy B. Shelton,
Manager, Air Traffic Division.
[FR Doc. 04-9076 Filed 4-20-04; 8:45 am]
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