[Federal Register: February 4, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 23)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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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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