[Federal Register: January 17, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 12)]
[Proposed Rules]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2002-14129; Airspace Docket No. 02-ACE-14]
Proposed Establishment of Class E Surface Area Airspace and
Modification of Class E Airspace; Jefferson City, MO
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
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SUMMARY: This notice proposes to create a Class E surface area at
Jefferson City, MO for those times when the air traffic control tower
(ATCT) is closed. It also proposes to make editorial changes to the
descriptions of Class E airspace designated as an extension to the
Class D surface area and to Class E airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface of the earth at Jefferson City, MO.
DATES: Comments for inclusion in the Rules Docket must be received on
or before February 28, 2003.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the Docket Management
System, U.S. Department of Transportation, Room Plaza 401, 400 Seventh
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001. You must identify the docket
number FAA-2002-14129/Airspace Docket No. 02-ACE-14, at the beginning
of your comments. You may also submit comments on the Internet at
http://dms.dot.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 plaza level of the Department of Transportation NASSIF
Building at the above address.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda Mumper, Air Traffic Division,
Airspace Branch, ACE-520A, DOT Regional Headquarters Building, Federal
Aviation Administration, 901 Locust, Kansas City, MO 64106; telephone:
(816) 329-2524.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed
rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments, as
they may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing
reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal.
Communications should identify both docket numbers and be submitted in
triplicate to the address listed above. Commenters wishing the FAA to
acknowledge receipt of their comments on this notice must submit with
those comments a self-addressed, stamped postcard on which the
following statement is made: ``Comments to Docket No. FAA-2002-14129/
Airspace Docket No. 02-ACE-14.'' The postcard will be date/time stamped
and returned to the commenter.
Availability of NPRM's
An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the
Internet at http://dms.dot.gov. Recently published rulemaking documents
can also be accessed through the FAA's web page at http://www.faa.gov
or the Superintendent of Document's web page at http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara
.
Additionally, any person may obtain a copy of this notice by
submitting a request to the Federal Aviation Administration, Office of
Air Traffic Airspace Management, ATA-400, 800 Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20591, or by calling (202) 267-8783. Communications must
identify both docket numbers for this notice. Persons interested in
being placed on a mailing list for future NPRM's should contact the
FAA's Office of Rulemaking (202) 267-9677, to request a copy of
Advisory Circular No. 11-2A, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Distribution
System, which describes the application procedure.
The Proposal
The FAA is considering an amendment to part 71 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to establish Class E airspace
designated as a surface area for an airport at Jefferson City, MO.
Controlled airspace extending upward from the surface of the earth is
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needed to contain aircraft executing instrument approach procedures.
This airspace would be in effect during those times when the ATCT is
closed. Weather observations would be provided by an Automated Surface
Observing System (ASOS) and communications would be through the
Columbia Automated Flight Service Station. The area would be depicted
on appropriate aeronautical charts. The FAA is also considering
changing the descriptions of Class E airspace designated as an
extension to the Class D surface area and to Class E airspace extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface of the earth at Jefferson City,
MO. These changes would be editorial only, would not alter existing
airspace dimensions and would more clearly define these airspace areas.
Class E airspace areas designated as surface areas are published in
Paragraph 6002 of FAA Order 7400.9K, dated August 30, 2002, and
effective September 16, 2002, which is incorporated by reference in 14
CFR 71.1. Class E airspace areas designated as an extension to the
Class D surface area and Class E airspace areas extending upward from
700 feet or more above the surface of the earth are published in
Paragraphs 6004 and 6005, respectively, of the same FAA Order.
The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves
an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current.
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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (Air).
The Proposed Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration proposes to amend 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 7400.9K, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 30, 2002, and effective September 16,
2002, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Designated as Surface Areas.
* * * * *
ACE MO E2 Jefferson City, MO
Jefferson City Memorial Airport, MO
(Lat. 38[deg]35'28'' N., long. 92[deg]09'22'' W.)
Jefferson City Memorial Airport ILS
(Lat. 38[deg]35'47'' N., long. 92[deg]09'55'' W.)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.1-
mile radius of Jefferson City Memorial Airport and within 2.6 miles
each side of the Jefferson City Memorial Airport localizer back
course extending from the 4.1-mile radius of Jefferson City Memorial
Airport to 5 miles northwest of the airport. This Class E airspace
area is effective during the specific dates and time established in
advance by a Notice of 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 Jefferson City, MO
Jefferson City Memorial Airport, MO
(Lat. 38[deg]35'28'' N., long. 92[deg]09'22'' W.)
Jefferson City Memorial Airport ILS
(Lat. 38[deg]35'47'' N., long. 92[deg]09'55'' W.)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within 2.6 miles
each side of the Jefferson City Memorial Airport localizer back
course extending from the 4.1-mile radius of Jefferson City Memorial
Airport to 5 miles northwest 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 Areas Extending Upward From 700
Feet Or More Above The Surface Of The Earth
* * * * *
ACE MO E5 Jefferson City, MO
Jefferson City Memorial Airport, MO
(Lat 38[deg]38'28'' N., long. 92[deg]09'22''W.)
NOAH NDB
(Lat. 38[deg]38'14'' N., long 92[deg]14'41'' W.)
Jefferson City Memorial Airport ILS
(Lat. 38[deg]35'47'' N., long. 92[deg]09'55'' W.)
That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 6.6-mile radius of the Jefferson City Memorial Airport; and
within 3.1 miles each side of the NOAH NDB 303[deg] bearing
extending from the 6.6-mile radius to 14.3 miles northwest of the
airport; and within 4 miles each side of the Jefferson City Memorial
Airport ILS localizer course extending from the 6.6-mile radius to
11.8 miles southwest of the airport.
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Issued in Kansas City, MO, on December 31, 2002.
Paul J. Sheridan,
Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division, Central Region.
[FR Doc. 03-1133 Filed 1-16-03; 8:45 am]
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