[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 164 (Wednesday, August 25, 1999)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 46265-46266]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-22065]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Airspace Docket No. 99-AGL-28]
Modification of Class E Airspace; Eau Claire, WI
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E airspace at Eau Claire, WI. A
Global Positioning System (GPS) Standard Instrument Approach Procedure
(SIAP), 065 deg. helicopter point in space approach, has been developed
for Luther Hospital Controlled airspace extending upward from 700 to
1200 feet above ground level (AGL) is needed to contain aircraft
executing the approach. This action modifies the existing controlled
airspace for Eau Claire, WI, to the southwest in order to include the
point in space approach serving Luther Hospital.
EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, November 4, 1999.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Annette Davis, Air Traffic Division, Airspace Branch, AGL-520, Federal
Aviation Administration, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois
60018, telephone (847) 294-7568.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
On Tuesday, May 11, 1999, the FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR part 71
to modify Class E airspace at Eau Claire, WI (64 FR 25222). The
proposal was to add controlled airspace extending upward from 700 to
1200 feet AGL to contain Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations in
controlled airspace during portions of the terminal operation and while
transiting between the enroute and terminal environments. 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. Class E airspace designations
for airspace areas extending upward from 700 feet or more above the
surface of the earth are published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Order
7400.9F dated September 10, 1998, and effective September 16, 1998,
which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace
designation listed in this document will be published subsequently in
the Order.
The Rule
This amendment to 14 CFR part 71 modifies Class E airspace at Eau
Claire, WI, to accommodate aircraft executing the proposed GPS SIAP
065 deg. helicopter point in space approach for Luther Hospital by
modifying existing controlled airspace. The area will be depicted on
appropriate aeronautical charts.
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.
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 that this rule will not have
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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).
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, 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 95665, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Com., p. 389.
Sec. 71.1 [Amended]
2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9F, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated September 10, 1998, and effective September 16,
1998, is amended as follows:
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Paragraph 6005 Class E airspace areas extending upward from 700
feet or more above the surface of the earth.
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AGL WI E5 Eau Claire, WI [Revised]
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport, WI
(Lat. 44 deg. 51' 55''N., long. 091 deg. 29' 06''W.)
Eau Claire VORTAC
(Lat. 44 deg. 53' 52''N., long. 091 deg. 28' 43''W.)
Luther Hospital, WI
Point In Space Coordinates
(Lat. 44 deg. 48' 24''N., long. 091 deg. 31' 51''W.)
That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 6.7-mile radius of Chippewa Valley Regional Airport and
within 1.9 miles each side of the southwest localizer course
extending from the 6.7-mile radius to 13.2 miles southwest of the
airport, and within 3.1 miles each side of the Eau Claire VORTAC
004 deg. radial extending from the 6.7-mile radius to 9.6 miles
north of the airport, and within 6.0-mile radius of the point in
space serving Luther Hospital.
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Issued in Des Plaines, Illinois on August 9, 1999.
Christoper R. Blum,
Manager, Air Traffic Division.
[FR Doc. 99-22065 Filed 8-24-99; 8:45 am]
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