[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 34 (Tuesday, February 21, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 9839-9840]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-3815]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2011-0783; Airspace Docket No. 11-ANM-16]
Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace, and Establishment of
Class E Airspace; Bozeman, MT
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action modifies Class D and Class E airspace at Bozeman,
Gallatin Field Airport, Bozeman, MT, to accommodate aircraft using
Instrument Landing System (ILS) Localizer (LOC) standard instrument
approach procedures at Bozeman, Gallatin Field Airport. This action
also establishes Class E En Route Domestic airspace to facilitate
vectoring of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport.
This action, initiated by the biennial review of the Bozeman airspace
area, enhances the safety and management of aircraft operations at the
airport.
DATES: Effective date, 0901 UTC, May 31, 2012. 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 November 16, 2011, the FAA published in the Federal Register a
notice of proposed rulemaking to amend and establish controlled
airspace at Bozeman, MT (76 FR 70919). 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 Class E airspace designations are published in
paragraph 5000, 6005 and 6006, 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 D and 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 D airspace, and Class E airspace extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface at Bozeman, Gallatin Field
Airport, Bozeman, MT. Additional controlled airspace is necessary to
accommodate aircraft using the ILS LOC standard instrument approach
procedures at the airport. Also, this action establishes Class E En
Route Domestic airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the
surface to allow vectoring IFR aircraft from En Route airspace to the
airport.
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 creates
additional controlled airspace at Bozeman, Gallatin Field Airport,
Bozeman, 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 5000 Class D airspace.
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ANM MT D Bozeman, MT [Modified]
Bozeman, Gallatin Field Airport, MT
(Lat. 45[deg]46'39'' N., long. 111[deg]09'07'' W.)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
7,000 feet MSL within a 5.4-mile radius of Bozeman, Gallatin Field
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 6005 Class E airspace areas extending upward from 700
feet or more above the surface of the earth.
* * * * *
ANM MT E5 Bozeman, MT [Modified]
Bozeman, Gallatin Field Airport, MT
(Lat. 45[deg]46'39'' N., long. 111[deg]09'07'' W.)
That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 13.5-mile radius of Bozeman, Gallatin Field Airport, and
within 8 miles northeast and 13 miles southwest of the 316[deg]
bearing of the airport extending from the 13.5-mile radius to 24.4
miles northwest of the airport.
Paragraph 6006 En route domestic airspace areas.
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ANM MT E6 Bozeman, MT [New]
Bozeman, Gallatin Field Airport, MT
(Lat. 45[deg]46'39'' N., long. 111[deg]09'07'' W.)
That airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface
within a 50-mile radius of the Bozeman, Gallatin Field Airport;
excluding existing lateral limits of controlled airspace 12,000 feet
MSL and above.
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Issued in Seattle, Washington, on February 10, 2012.
John Warner,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2012-3815 Filed 2-17-12; 8:45 am]
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