[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 129 (Wednesday, July 3, 1996)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 34719-34720] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-17037] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 34720]] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 14 CFR Part 71 [Airspace Docket No. 95-AWP-38] Establishment of Class D and E Airspace Areas; Saipan Island, CQ AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This rule establishes Class D and Class E airspace areas at the Saipan International Airport, Saipan Island, CQ (Northern Mariana Islands). Due to the commissioning of an air traffic control tower (ATCT) at the airport, Class D airspace is necessary to require pilots to establish two-way radio communication prior to entering the airspace. This action establishes a Class E airspace area at Saipan Island, CQ, to provide adequate controlled airspace for aircraft executing instrument approach operations at Saipan International Airport. EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, October 10, 1996. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia P. Crawford, Airspace and Rules Division, ATA-400, Office of Air Traffic Airspace Management, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-8783. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: History On December 22, 1995, the FAA proposed to amend Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations part 71 (14 CFR part 71) to establish Class D and E airspace areas at Saipan Island, CQ (60 FR 66529). Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking proceeding by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments objecting to the proposal were received. Except for editorial changes, this amendment is the same as that proposed in the notice. Class D and E airspace designations are published in paragraphs 5000 and 6004, respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9C dated August 17, 1995, and effective September 16, 1995, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class D and E airspace designations listed in this document will be published subsequently in this Order. The Rule This amendment to 14 CFR part 71 establishes Class D and E airspace areas at Saipan Island, CQ. Due to the commissioning of an ATCT at the airport, Class D airspace is necessary to require pilots to establish two-way radio communication prior to entering the airspace. The FAA is establishing a Class E airspace area to provide adequate controlled airspace for aircraft executing instrument approach operations at Saipan International 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. 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 will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Because these amendments involve, in part, the designation of navigable airspace outside the United States, the Administrator has consulted with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense in accordance with the provisions of Executive Order 10854. 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--[AMENDED] 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; 14 CFR 11.69. Sec. 71.1 [Amended] 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9C, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 17, 1995, and effective September 16, 1995, is amended as follows: Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace * * * * * AWP CQ D Saipan Island, CQ [New] Saipan International Airport, CQ (Lat. 15 deg.07'08''N, long. 145 deg.43'46''E) Saipan RBN (Lat. 15 deg.06'41''N, long. 145 deg.42'37''E) That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 2,500 feet MSL within a 4.3-mile radius of Saipan International 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, Pacific Chart Supplement. * * * * * Paragraph 6004 Class E airspace areas designated as an extension to a Class D surface area. * * * * * AWP CQ E4 Saipan Island, CQ [New] Saipan International Airport, CQ (Lat. 15 deg.07'08''N, long. 145 deg.43'46''E) Saipan RBN (Lat. 15 deg.06'41''N, long. 145 deg.42'37''E) That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.3- mile radius of Saipan International Airport and within 2.6 miles each side of the Saipan RBN 264 deg. bearing, extending from the 4.3-mile radius to 7.4 miles west of the Saipan RBN and within 1.8 miles each side of the Saipan RBN 248 deg. radial, extending from the 4.3-mile radius to 7.4 miles west of the Saipan RBN and within 1.8 miles each side of the Saipan RBN 068 deg. radial, extending from the 4.3-mile radius to 6.5 miles east of the Saipan International 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, Pacific Chart Supplement. * * * * * Issued in Washington, DC, on June 25, 1996. Nancy B. Kalinowski, Acting Program Director for Air Traffic Airspace Management. [FR Doc. 96-17037 Filed 7-2-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P