[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 180 (Friday, September 16, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 57633-57634]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-23693]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2011-0515; Airspace Docket No. 11-ANM-11]
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Miles City, MT
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E airspace at Miles City, MT, to
accommodate aircraft using a new Area Navigation (RNAV) Global
Positioning System (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures at
Frank Wiley Field. Additionally, the geographic coordinates for Frank
Wiley Field are being adjusted. This improves the safety
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and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the
airport.
DATES: Effective date, 0901 UTC, December 15, 2011. 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 7400.9 and
publication of conforming amendments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eldon Taylor, Federal Aviation
Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 1601
Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425) 203-4537.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
On July 15, 2011, the FAA published in the Federal Register a
notice of proposed rulemaking to modify controlled airspace at Miles
City, MT (76 FR 41725). 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 E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6002 and
6005, respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9V dated August 9, 2011, and
effective September 15, 2011, which is incorporated by reference in 14
CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace designations listed in this document
will be published subsequently in that Order.
The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 by modifying Class E surface airspace, and Class E airspace
extending upward from 700 feet above the surface, at Frank Wiley Field,
Miles City, MT, to accommodate IFR aircraft executing new RNAV (GPS)
standard instrument approach procedures at the airport. This action
also adjusts the geographic coordinates for Frank Wiley Field to
coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database. This action is necessary
for the safety and management of IFR operations.
The FAA has determined 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 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 U.S.
Code. Subtitle 1, Section 106 discusses 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 modifies
controlled airspace at Frank Wiley Field, Miles City, MT.
List 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 14 CFR 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]
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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9V, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 9, 2011, and effective September 15,
2011 is amended as follows:
Paragraph 6002 Class E airspace designated as surface areas.
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ANM MT E2 Miles City, MT [Modified]
Miles City, Frank Wiley Field, MT
(Lat. 46[deg]25'41'' N., long. 105[deg]53'11'' W.)
Within a 4.9-mile radius of Frank Wiley Field, and within 3
miles each side of the 226[deg] bearing of Frank Wiley Field
extending from the 4.9-mile radius to 10.8 miles southwest of the
airport, and within 3 miles each side of the 253[deg] bearing of
Frank Wiley Field extending from the 4.9-mile radius to 9.4 miles
west 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.
* * * * *
ANM MT E5 Miles City, MT [Modified]
Miles City, Frank Wiley Field, MT
(Lat. 46[deg]25'41'' N., long. 105[deg]53'11'' W.)
That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 7.4-mile radius of Frank Wiley Field, and within 3.1 miles
each side of the 047[deg] bearing from Frank Wiley Field extending
from the 7.4-mile radius to 15.5 miles northeast of the airport, and
within 3.5 miles each side of the 226[deg] bearing from Frank Wiley
Field, extending from the 7.4-mile radius to 15 miles southwest of
the airport, and within 4.5 miles each side of the 253[deg] bearing
from Frank Wiley Field, extending from the 7.4-mile radius to 12
miles west of the airport; that airspace extending upward from 1,200
feet above the surface within a 34.5-mile radius of Frank Wiley
Field.
Issued in Seattle, Washington, on September 7, 2011.
John Warner,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2011-23693 Filed 9-15-11; 8:45 am]
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