[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 24 (Friday, February 4, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 6413-6415]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-02276]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2021-0814; Airspace Docket No. 21-AGL-30]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace and Revocation of Class 
E Airspace; Rochester and St. Cloud, MN

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends the Class D and Class E airspace at 
Rochester International Airport, Rochester, MN, and St. Cloud Regional 
Airport, St. Cloud, MN, and revokes the Class E airspace at Rochester 
International Airport. This action is the result of biennial airspace 
reviews. The geographic coordinates of St. Cloud Regional Airport are 
also being updated to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, May 19, 2022. The Director of the Federal 
Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR 
part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order JO 7400.11 and 
publication of conforming amendments.

ADDRESSES: FAA Order JO 7400.11F, Airspace Designations and Reporting 
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at https://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. FAA Order JO 7400.11F is also available for inspection at the 
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on 
the availability of FAA Order JO 7400.11F at NARA, email: 
[email protected] or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101 
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5711.

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 the Class D airspace, the Class E surface airspace, and 
the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
at Rochester International Airport, Rochester, MN; revokes the Class E 
airspace designated as an extension to Class D and Class E surface 
areas at Rochester International Airport; amends the Class D airspace, 
the Class E surface area, the Class E airspace designated as an 
extension to Class D and Class E surface areas, and the Class E 
airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at St. Cloud 
Regional Airport, St. Cloud, MN, to support instrument flight rule 
operations at these airports.

History

    The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the 
Federal Register (86 FR 62750; November 12, 2021) for Docket No. FAA-
2021-0814 to amend the Class D and Class E airspace at Rochester 
International Airport, Rochester, MN, and St. Cloud Regional Airport, 
St. Cloud, MN, and revoke Class E airspace at Rochester International 
Airport. Interested parties were invited to participate in this 
rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the 
FAA. No comments were received.
    Class D and E airspace designations are published in paragraphs 
5000, 6002, 6004, and 6005, respectively, of FAA Order JO 7400.11F, 
dated August 10, 2021, and effective September 15, 2021, 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 
FAA Order JO 7400.11.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document amends FAA Order JO 7400.11F, Airspace Designations 
and Reporting Points, dated August 10, 2021, and effective September 
15, 2021. FAA Order JO 7400.11F is publicly available as listed in the 
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order JO 7400.11F lists Class 
A, B, C, D, and E

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airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and reporting points.

Differences From the NPRM

    Subsequent to publication of the NPRM, the FAA discovered a 
typographic error in the St. Cloud, MN, Class E Airspace Areas 
Designated as an Extension to a Class D or Class E Surface Area 
airspace legal description. The radius of the airport should be ``4.2-
mile'' vice `4.4-mile.'' As this change does not affect the Class E 
airspace area as proposed, it is incorporated into this rule.

The Rule

    This amendment to 14 CFR part 71:
    Amends the Class D airspace to within a 4.4-mile (increased from a 
4.3-mile) radius of Rochester International Airport, Rochester, MN; 
removes the Rochester VOR/DME from the airspace legal description as it 
is not required; and updates the outdated term ``Airport/Facility 
Directory'' to ``Chart Supplement'';
    Amends the Class D airspace to within a 4.2-mile (increased from a 
4.1-mile) radius of St. Cloud Regional Airport, St. Cloud, MN; updates 
the geographic coordinates of the airport to coincide with the FAA's 
aeronautical database; and updates the outdated term ``Airport/Facility 
Directory'' to ``Chart Supplement'';
    Amends the Class E surface area to within a 4.4-mile (increased 
from a 4.3-mile) radius of Rochester International Airport; removes the 
Rochester VOR/DME and associated extension from the airspace legal 
description as they are no longer required; and updates the outdated 
term ``Airport/Facility Directory'' to ``Chart Supplement'';
    Amends the Class E surface area to within a 4.2-mile (increased 
from a 4.1-mile) radius of St. Cloud Regional Airport; removes the St. 
Cloud VOR/DME and associated extension from the airspace legal 
description as they no longer required; updates the geographic 
coordinates of the airport to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical 
database; and updates the outdated term ``Airport/Facility Directory'' 
to ``Chart Supplement'';
    Removes the Class E airspace designated as an extension to Class D 
and Class E surface areas at Rochester International Airport as it is 
no longer required;
    Amends the Class E airspace designated as an extension to Class D 
and Class E surface areas at St. Cloud Regional Airport to within 2.4 
miles each side of the St. Cloud VOR/DME 140[deg] (previously 143[deg]) 
radial extending from the 4.2-mile (increased from 4.1-mile) radius of 
the St. Cloud Regional Airport to 7 (decreased from 7.2) miles 
southeast of the St. Cloud VOR/DME (previously airport); and updates 
the geographic coordinates of the airport to coincide with the FAA's 
aeronautical database;
    Amends the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above 
the surface to within a 6.9-mile (increased from a 6.8-mile) radius of 
Rochester International Airport; removes the Rochester VOR/DME and 
associated extension from the airspace legal description as they are no 
longer required; adds an extension within 2 miles each side of the 
132[deg] bearing from the airport extending from the 6.9-mile radius to 
10.9 miles southeast of the airport; amends the southeast extension to 
within 4 miles each side of the 132[deg] bearing from the Rochester 
Intl.: RWY 31-LOC (previously 5.3 miles northeast and 4 miles southwest 
of the Rochester southeast localizer course) extending from the 6.9-
mile (increased from a 6.8-mile) radius to 7.5 miles (decreased from 
17.3 miles) southeast of the airport; amends the northwest extension to 
within 3.9 miles each side of the 312[deg] bearing from the Rochester 
Intl.: RWY 13-LOC (previously 5.3 miles southwest and 4 miles northeast 
of the Rochester northwest localizer course) extending from the 6.9-
mile (increased from 6.8-mile) radius of the airport to 11.4 (decreased 
from 20) miles northwest of the airport;
    And amends the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet 
above the surface to within a 6.7-mile (increased from 6.6-mile) radius 
of St. Cloud Regional Airport; amends the southeast extension to within 
2.4 miles each side of the St. Cloud VOR/DME 140[deg] (previously 
143[deg]) radial extending from the 6.7-mile (increased from 6.6-mile) 
radius of the airport to 7 (decrease from 7.2) miles southeast of the 
St. Cloud VOR/DME (previously airport); and updates the geographic 
coordinates of the airport to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical 
database.
    This action is due to biennial airspace reviews.
    FAA Order JO 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 JO 
7400.11F, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 10, 
2021, and effective September 15, 2021, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.

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AGL MN D Rochester, MN [Amended]

Rochester International Airport, MN
    (Lat. 43[deg]54'30'' N, long. 92[deg]30'00'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
3,800 feet MSL within a 4.4-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 dates and times will

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thereafter be published continuously in the Chart Supplement.

AGL MN D St. Cloud, MN [Amended]

St. Cloud Regional Airport, MN
    (Lat. 45[deg]32'46'' N, long. 94[deg]03'34'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
3,500 feet MSL within a 4.2-mile radius of the St. Cloud Regional 
Airport. This Class D airspace area is effective during the specific 
dates and times established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The 
effective dates and times will thereafter be continuously published 
in the Chart Supplement.

Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Designated as a Surface Area.

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AGL MN E2 Rochester, MN [Amended]

Rochester International Airport, MN
    (Lat. 43[deg]54'30'' N, long. 92[deg]30'00'' W)

    Within a 4.4-mile radius of Rochester International Airport. 
This Class E airspace area is effective during the specific dates 
and times established by a Notice to Airmen. The effective dates and 
times will thereafter be continuously published in the Chart 
Supplement.

AGL MN E2 St. Cloud, MN [Amended]

St. Cloud Regional Airport, MN
    (Lat. 45[deg]32'46'' N, long. 94[deg]03'34'' W)

    Within a 4.2-mile radius of St. Cloud Regional Airport. This 
Class E airspace area is effective during the specific dates and 
times established by a Notice to Airmen. The effective dates and 
times will thereafter be continuously published in the Chart 
Supplement.

Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Areas Designated as an Extension to 
a Class D or Class E Surface Area.

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AGL MN E4 Rochester, MN [Removed]

AGL MN E4 St. Cloud, MN [Amended]

St. Cloud Regional Airport, MN
    (Lat. 45[deg]32'46'' N, long. 94[deg]03'34'' 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 St. Cloud VOR/DME 140[deg] radial extending from the 
4.2-mile radius of St. Cloud Regional Airport to 7 miles southeast 
of the St. Cloud VOR/DME.

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 [Amended]

Rochester International Airport, MN
    (Lat. 43[deg]54'30'' N, long. 92[deg]30'00'' W)
Rochester Intl.: RWY 31-LOC
    (Lat. 43[deg]55'19'' N, long. 92[deg]30'54'' W)
Rochester Intl.: RWY 13-LOC
    (Lat. 43[deg]54'06'' N, long. 92[deg]29'02'' W)
Mayo Clinic-St. Mary's Hospital, 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 6.9-mile radius of the Rochester International Airport, and 
within 2 miles each side of the 132[deg] bearing from the Rochester 
International Airport extending from the 6.9-mile radius of 
Rochester International Airport to 10.9 miles southeast of Rochester 
International Airport, and within 4 miles each side of the 132[deg] 
bearing from the Rochester Intl.: RWY 31-LOC extending from the 6.9-
mile radius of Rochester International Airport to 7.5 miles 
southeast of Rochester International Airport, and within 3.9 miles 
each side of the 312[deg] bearing from the Rochester Intl.: RWY 13-
LOC extending from the 6.9-mile radius of Rochester International 
Airport to 11.4 miles northwest of Rochester International Airport, 
and within a 6.4-mile radius of the Mayo Clinic-St. Mary's Hospital.
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AGL MN E5 St. Cloud, MN [Amended]

St. Cloud Regional Airport, MN
    (Lat. 45[deg]32'46'' N, long. 94[deg]03'34'' W)
St. Cloud VOR/DME
    (Lat. 45[deg]32'58'' N, long. 94[deg]03'31'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 6.7-mile radius of St. Cloud Regional Airport, and within 
2.4 miles each side of the St. Cloud VOR/DME 140[deg] extending from 
the 6.7-mile radius of the airport to 7 miles southeast of the St. 
Cloud VOR/DME.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 31, 2022.
Martin A. Skinner,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2022-02276 Filed 2-3-22; 8:45 am]
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