[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 63 (Monday, April 4, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 16931-16932]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-6655]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2004-17896; Airspace Docket No. 04-AGL-13]


Modification of Class D Airspace; Grissom ARB, IN

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies Class D airspace at Grissom ARB, IN, 
where Instrument Flight Rules Category E circling procedures are being 
used. This action increases the current area of the Class D airspace.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, July 7, 2005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: J. Mark Reeves, FAA, Terminal 
Operations, Central Service Office, Operations Branch, AGL-530, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 
60018, telephone (847) 294-7477.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On Thursday, September 23, 2004, the FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR 
part 71 to modify the Class D airspace area at Grissom, ARB, IN. The 
proposal was to increase the existing radius of the Class D airspace 
area to allow for IFR Category E circling procedures.
    Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking 
proceeding by submitting written comments on the proposal. One comment 
was received and reviewed prior to taking any final action this matter. 
It stated objection and provided other comments on the proposal. The 
comment expressed concern that the proposed expansion of the Class D 
airspace area would create a burden on the flying public. There were 
also comments pertaining to the belief that there is a lack of funding 
for training flights, and other operational concerns that would render 
the expansion as proposed unnecessary.
    In response to the comment received, and taking into consideration 
the concerns of the commenter, discussions were held between the FAA 
and the military to see if a modification could be made to the proposed 
expansion. The military, in a letter, explained the need for the 
expansion as proposed due to training and proficiency needs. They do 
have the budget to support this, and their simulators are not set up to 
accomplish this. Except for a 1.1-mile

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increase to the existing Class D airspace radius, the Class D airspace 
area would remain unchanged.

The Rule

    This amendment to 14 CFR part 71 modifies the Class D airspace area 
at Grissom ARB, IN. 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).

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 7400.9M, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated August 30, 2004, and effective September 16, 
2004, is amended as follows:
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Paragraph 5000 Class D airspace.

AGL IN D Grissom ARB, IN [Revised]

    (Lat. 40[deg] 38'53'' N., long. 86[deg] 09'08'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
3,300 feet MSL within a 5.6-mile radius of Grissom ARB. 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 March 11, 2005.
Nancy B. Kort,
Area Director, Central Terminal Operations.
[FR Doc. 05-6655 Filed 4-1-05; 8:45 am]
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