[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 23 (Monday, February 4, 2008)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 6425-6426]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 08-430]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2008-023; Airspace Docket No. 08-AGL-1]


Establishment of Class E5 Airspace; Long Prairie, MN

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION:  Direct final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes Class E5 airspace at Long Prairie, MN. 
Additional controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate aircraft 
using new RNAV Global Positioning System (GPS) Standard Instrument 
Approach Procedures (SIAP). The FAA proposes this action to enhance the 
safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) aircraft 
operations at Todd Field, Long Prairie, MN.

DATES: Effective: 0901 UTC April 10, 2008. Comments for inclusion in 
the rules Docket must be received on or before March 20, 2008. The 
Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by 
reference action under Title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, part 51, 
subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and publication of 
conforming amendments.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West 
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001. You 
must identify the docket number FAA-2008-023/Airspace Docket No. 08-
AGL-1, at the beginning of your comments. You may also submit comments 
through the Internet at http://regulations.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 ground floor of the building at 
the above address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joe Yadouga, Central Service Center, 
System Support Group, Federal Aviation Administration, Southwest 
Region, Fort Worth, TX, 76193-0530; telephone (817) 222-5597.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The Direct Final Rule Procedure

    The FAA anticipates that this regulation will not result in adverse 
or

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negative comments, and, therefore, issues it as a direct final rule. 
Unless a written adverse or negative comment or a written notice of 
intent to submit an adverse or negative comment is received within the 
comment period, the regulation will become effective on the date 
specified above. After the close of the comment period, the FAA 
receives, within the comment period, an adverse or negative comment, or 
written comment notice of intent to submit such a comment, a document 
withdrawing the direct final rule will be published in the Federal 
Register and a notice of proposed rulemaking may be published with a 
new comment period.

Comments Invited

    Although this action is in the form of a direct final rule, and was 
not preceded by a notice of proposed rulemaking, interested persons are 
invited to comment on this rule by submitting such written data, views, 
or arguments as they may desire. An electronic copy of this document 
may be downloaded from http://www.regulations.gov. Communications 
should identify both docket numbers and be submitted in triplicate to 
the address specified under the caption ADDRESSES above or through the 
Web site. All communications received on or before the closing date for 
comments will be considered, and this rule may be amended or withdrawn 
in light of the comments received.

The Rule

    This amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 establishes Class E5 airspace at Long Prairie, MN, providing 
the airspace required to support the new RNAV (GPS) RWY 34 approach 
developed for IFR landings at Todd Field. Controlled airspace extending 
upward from 700 feet above the surface is required to encompass all 
SIAPs and for the safety of IFR operations at Todd Field. Designations 
for Class E5 airspace areas extending upward from 700 feet above the 
surface of the earth are published in the FAA order 7400.9R, signed 
August 15, 2007 and effective September 15, 2007, which is incorporated 
by reference in 14 CFR part 71.1. Class E5 designations listed in this 
document will be published subsequently in the Order.

Agency Findings

    The regulations adopted herein will not have substantial direct 
effects on the States, on the relationship between the national 
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and 
responsibilities among various levels of government. Therefore, it is 
determined that this final rule does not have federalism implications 
under Executive Order 13132.
    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, is 
non-controversial and unlikely to result in adverse or negative 
comments. It, therefore, (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, when promulgated, will not have a significant 
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the 
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is 
found in Title 49, of the United States Code, subtitle I, section 106 
describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, 
Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's 
authority.
    This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in 
subtitle VII, part A, subpart I, section 40103. Under that section, the 
FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of 
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient 
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority 
as it establishes Class E5 airspace near Long Prairie, MN.

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, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR 
TRAFFIC SERVICE 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.


71.1  [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation 
Administration Order 7400.9R, Airspace Designation and Reporting 
Points, signed August 15, 2007, and effective September 15, 2007, is 
amended as follows:

Paragraph 6002 Class E5 airspace areas extending upward from 700 
feet above the surface of the earth.
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AGL MN Class E5 Long Prairie, MN [New]

Todd Field
    (Lat. 45[deg]53[min]55[sec] N., long. 94[deg]52[min]26[sec] W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 6.3-mile radius of Todd Field. This Class E5 airspace is 
effective during specific dates and times 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 Forth Worth, TX, on January 10, 2008.
Donald R. Smith,
Manager, System Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 08-430 Filed 2-1-08; 8:45 am]
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