[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 92 (Tuesday, May 12, 2020)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 27916-27917]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-09893]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2019-0349; Airspace Docket No. 19-AGL-14]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Rockford, IL
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action modifies Class D airspace and Class E airspace
areas extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface of the
earth at Chicago/Rockford International Airport (formerly Greater
Rockford Airport) in Rockford, IL, based on the result of an airspace
review caused by the decommissioning of the GILMY locator outer marker
(LOM). The GILMY LOM and Greater Rockford ILS localizer are no longer
needed in the description of the Class D and E-5 airspace. This
amendment also updates the airport name to coincide with the FAA's
aeronautical database. Airspace redesign is necessary for the safety
and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at this
airport.
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, July 16, 2020. 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 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments.
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11D, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can
contact the Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783. The Order is also available for inspection at the National
Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the
availability of FAA Order 7400.11D at NARA, email [email protected]
or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rebecca Shelby, Federal Aviation
Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5857.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Authority for This Rulemaking
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 amends Class D and E5 airspace at Chicago/Rockford International
Airport, in support of standard instrument approach procedures for IFR
operations at the airport.
History
The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal
Register (84 FR 22746; May 20, 2019) for Docket No. FAA-2019-0349 to
amend Class D and E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the
surface at Chicago/Rockford International Airport, Rockford, IL.
Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking
effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. One
comment was received. The commenter said, ``Overall, this does seem
like a solid proposed rule and one that would ensure the safety of many
and the proper use of instruments over this proposed airspace. However,
my only hesitation is for some of the small airplane owners who
regularly use these airports. Will they still be able to use these
airports as they have been if their aircrafts are not equipped with
standard instrument approach procedures (SIAPs)? If not, I think there
should be some sort of grandfather clause for the pilots and aircraft
owners who have been using this airspace for years. I would appreciate
hearing the FAAs thoughts on this.''
The small aircraft owners will still be able to use airport but
with not all of the current conventional approach procedure (e.g. ILS,
LOC or VOR).
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Chicago/Rockford International Airport will have two instrument landing
systems approaches for runways 01 and 07. Additionally, any aircraft
should be within 100 NM of a safe-landing airport with a conventional
approach from almost any point in CONUS.
Class D and E airspace designations are published in paragraph 5000
and 6005 of FAA Order 7400.11D, dated August 8, 2019, and effective
September 15, 2019, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1.
The Class D and E airspace designations listed in this document will be
published subsequently in the Order.
Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference
This document amends FAA Order 7400.11D, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 8, 2019, and effective September 15,
2019. FAA Order 7400.11D is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11D lists Class A,
B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and
reporting points.
The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 by modifying Class D airspace extending upward from the surface
of the earth to and including 3,200 feet MSL within a 4.6-mile radius
of the Chicago/Rockford International Airport by removing the extension
to the south out to the GILMY LOM. Also, modifying Class E airspace
extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 7.1-mile
radius of the Chicago/Rockford International Airport and removing the
extension to the south associated with the Greater Rockford ILS
localizer. This action enhances safety and the management of IFR
operations at the airport. In addition, the airport name is adjusted to
coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database. The Greater Rockford ILS
localizer and the GILMY LOM are no longer needed to describe the
airspaces and have been removed.
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on September 15.
Regulatory Notices and Analyses
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 only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures,'' paragraph 5-6.5.a. This airspace action is not expected
to cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no
extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an
environmental assessment.
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).
Adoption of the Amendment
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(f), 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 FAA Order 7400.11D,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 8, 2019, and
effective September 15, 2019, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 5000 Class D
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AGL IL D Rockford, IL [Revised]
Chicago/Rockford International Airport, IL
(Lat. 42[deg]11'43' N, long. 89[deg]05'50'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface of the earth to
and including 3,200 feet MSL within a 4.6-mile radius of the
Chicago/Rockford International Airport.
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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 IL E5 Rockford, IL [Amended]
Chicago/Rockford International Airport, IL
(Lat. 42[deg]11'43'' N, long. 89[deg]05'50'' W)
That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 7.1-mile radius of the Chicago/Rockford International
Airport.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 5, 2020.
Steven T. Phillips,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2020-09893 Filed 5-11-20; 8:45 am]
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