Airworthiness directives: Class D and Class E airspace,

[Federal Register: February 11, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 28)]

[Rules and Regulations]

[Page 6797-6798]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 98-ACE-49]

Amendment to Class D and Class E Airspace; St. Joseph, MO

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration [FAA], DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: This action amends the Class D and Class E airspace areas at St. Joseph, MO. A review of the airspace designations for Rosecrans Memorial Airport, St. Joseph, MO indicates it does not comply with the criteria of FAA Order 7400.2D. This action will provide additional controlled airspace extending upward from 700 feet Above Ground Level (AGL) for Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) at Rosecrans Memorial Airport.

In addition, a minor correction is also being made to the geographic position coordinates of the Rosecrans Memorial Airport.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC March 25, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathy Randolph, Air Traffic Division, Airspace Branch, ACE-520C, Federal Aviation Administration, 601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, MO 64106; telephone: (816) 426-3408.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

On December 2, 1998, the FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR part 71 of the Federal Regulations (14 CFR part 71) by amending the Class D and Class E airspace areas at St. Joseph, MO (63 FR 66502). The proposed action would provide additional controlled airspace to accommodate instrument operations at the Rosecrans Memorial Airport. A minor correction is also being made to the geographic coordinates of the airport.

Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking proceeding by submitting written

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comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments objecting to the proposal were received. Class D airspace areas are published in paragraph 5000, Class E airspace areas designated as an extension to a Class D or Class E surface area are published in paragraph 6004, and Class E airspace designations for airspace areas extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface of the earth are published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Order 7400.9F, dated September 10, 1998, and effective September 16, 1998, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class D and Class E airspace designations listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order.

The Rule

This amendment to part 71 of the Federal Regulations (14 CFR part 71) amends the Class D and Class E airspace areas at St. Joseph, MO, by providing additional controlled airspace for aircraft executing instrument approach procedures at Rosecrans Memorial Airport. This action also corrects the geographic position coordinates for the airport.

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 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

Aviation, 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, 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, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.

   Sec. 71.1 [Amended]

2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9F, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated September 10, 1998, and effective September 16, 1998, is amended as follows:

   Paragraph 5000 Class D airspace

   * * * * *

   ACE MO D St. Joseph, MO [Revised]

   Rosecrans Memorial Airport, MO

   (Lat. 39 deg.46'19'' N., long. 94 deg.54'35'' W.)

   That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 3,300 feet MSL within a 4.2-mile radius of the Rosecrans Memorial 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 continuously published in the Airport/Facility Directory. * * * * *

   Paragraph 6004 Class E airspace areas designated as an extension to a Class D or Class E surface area

   * * * * *

   ACE MO E4 St. Joseph, MO [Revised]

   Rosecrans Memorial Airport, MO

   (Lat. 39 deg.46'19''N., long. 94 deg.54'35''W.) St. Joseph VORTAC

   (Lat. 39 deg.57'38''N., long. 94 deg.55'31''W.) TARIO LOM

   (Lat. 39 deg.40'33''N., long. 94 deg.54'25''W.) St. Joseph ILS

   (Lat. 39 deg.47'16''N., long. 94 deg.54'25''W.)

   That airspace extending upward from the surface within 1.8 miles each side of the St. Joseph ILS localizer south course extending from the 4.2-mile radius of Rosecrans Memorial Airport to the TARIO LOM and within 1.8 miles each side of the St. Joseph VORTAC 175 deg. radial extending from the 4.2-mile radius of the airport to 5.8 miles north 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 continuously published in the Airport/Facility Directory. * * * * *

   Paragraph 6005 Class E airspace area extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface of the earth

   * * * * *

   ACE MO E5 St. Joseph, MO [Revised]

   Rosecrans Memorial Airport, MO

   (Lat. 39 deg.46'19''N., long. 94 deg.54'35'' W.) St. Joseph VORTAC

   (Lat. 39 deg.57'38''N., long. 94 deg.55'31'' W.) TARIO LOM

   (Lat. 39 deg.40'33''N., long. 94 deg.54'25'' W.) St. Joseph ILS

   (Lat. 39 deg.47'16''N., long. 94 deg.54'25'' W.)

   That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.8-mile radius of Rosecrans Memorial Airport and within 2.0 miles each side of the 175 deg. radial of the St. Joseph VORTAC extending from the 6.8-mile radius to the VORTAC and within 4 miles east and 6 miles west of the St. Joseph ILS localizer south course, extending from the 6.8-mile radius to 10.5 miles south of the TARIO LOM. * * * * *

   Issued in Kansas City, MO on January 13, 1999. Thomas G. Klocek, Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division, Central Region.

   [FR Doc. 99-3352Filed2-10-99; 8:45 am]

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