Modification of Class E Airspace; Wellington Municipal Airport, KS, 57498-57499 [05-19742]

Download as PDF 57498 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 190 / Monday, October 3, 2005 / Rules and Regulations Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of the airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority since it contains aircraft executing instrument approach procedures to Sheldon Municipal Airport. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 AGENCY: Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, the Federal Aviation Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows; I 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: I Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 29 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 2959– 2963 Comp., p. 389. § 71.1 [Amended] 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9N, dated September 1, 2005, and effective September 16, 2005, is amended as follows: I Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 Feet Or More Above The Surface Of The Earth. * * * * * ACE IA E5 Sheldon, IA Sheldon Municipal Airport, IA (Lat. 43°12′30″ N., long. 95°50′00″ W.) Sheldon NDB (Lat. 43°12′51″ N., long. 95°50′02″ W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.9-mile radius of Sheldon Municipal Airport and within 2.6 miles each side of the 160° bearing from the Sheldon NDB extending from the 6.9-mile radius to 7.4 miles southeast of the airport. * * * * * Issued in Kansas City, MO, on September 20, 2005. Elizabeth S. Wallis, Acting Area Director, Western Flight Services Operations. [FR Doc. 05–19741 Filed 9–30–05; 8:45am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–M VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:53 Sep 30, 2005 Jkt 208001 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2005–22005; Airspace Docket No. 05–ACE–29] Modification of Class E Airspace; Wellington Municipal Airport, KS Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Direct final rule; request for comments. SUMMARY: An examination of the controlled airspace for Wellington Municipal Airport, KS has revealed a discrepancy in the Airport Reference Point (ARP) and the size of the Class E airspace area. This action corrects the ARP and modifies the size of the Class E5 airspace area beginning at 700 feet above the surface. The radius of the airspace area is expanded from within a 6.3-mile radius to within a 6.4 mile radius of the airport. This action brings the Class E5 airspace area into compliance with FAA directives. DATES: This direct final rule is effective on 0901 UTC, December 22, 2005. Comments for inclusion in the Rules Docket must be received on or before October 28, 2005. ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the Docket Management System, U.S. Department of Transportation, Room Plaza 401, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590–0001. You must identify the docket number FAA–2005–22005/ Airspace Docket No. 05–ACE–29, at the beginning of your comments. You may also submit comments on the Internet at https://dms.dot.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 plaza level of the Department of Transportation NASSIF Building at the above address. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda Mumper, Air Traffic Division, Airspace Branch, ACE–520A, DOT Regional Headquarters Building, Federal Aviation Administration, 901 Locust, Kansas City, MO 64106; telephone: (816) 329–2929. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This amendment to 14 CFR 71 modifies the Class E airspace beginning at 700 feet above the surface at Wellington Municipal Airport, KS to contain Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 in controlled airspace. The area will be depicted on appropriate aeronautical charts. Class E airspace areas are published in Paragraph 6605 of FAA Order 7400.9N, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated September 1, 2005, and effective September 16, 2005, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace designations listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order. The Direct Final Rule Procedure The FAA anticipates that this regulation will not result in adverse or negative comment and, therefore, is issuing it as a direct final rule. Previous actions of this nature have not been controversial and have not resulted in adverse comments or objections. 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 will publish a document in the Federal Register indicating that no adverse or negative comments were received and confirming the date on which the final rule will become effective. If the FAA does receive, within the comment period, an adverse or negative comment, or written 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 Interested parties are invited to participate in this rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments, as they may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. Communications should identify both docket numbers and be submitted in triplicate to the address listed above. Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments on this notice must submit with those comments a self-addressed, stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ‘‘Comments to Docket No. FAA–2005–22005/Airspace Docket No. 05–ACE–29.’’ The postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter. E:\FR\FM\03OCR1.SGM 03OCR1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 190 / Monday, October 3, 2005 / Rules and Regulations Agency Findings The regulations adopted herein will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the 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. 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, when promulgated, will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. 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 the airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority since it contains aircraft executing instrument approach procedures to Wellington Municipal Airport. Administration Order 7400.9N, dated September 1, 2005, and effective September 16, 2005, is amended as follows: Paragraph 6005—Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 70 Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth. * * * * * ACE KS E5 Wellington, KS Wellington Municipal Airport, KS (Lat. 37°19′25″ N., long. 97°23′18″ W.) Wellington NDB (Lat. 37°19′26″ N., long. 97°23′22″ W.) Wichita VORTAC (Lat. 37°44′43″ N., long. 97°35′02″ W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.4-mile radius of Wellington Municipal Airport and within 2.6 miles each side of the 007° bearing from Wellington NDB extending from the 6.4mile radius of the airport to 7.4 miles north of the airport and within 4.4 miles each side of the 159° radial of the Wichita VORTAC extending from the 6.4-mile radius to 10.5 miles northwest of the airport. * * * * * Issued in Kansas City, MO, on September 20, 2005. Elizabeth S. Wallis, Acting Area Director, Western Flight Services Operations. [FR Doc. 05–19742 Filed 9–30–05; 8:45am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–M DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 95 [Docket No. 30459; Amdt. No. 457] IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). AGENCY: Adoption of the Amendment SUMMARY: This amendment adopts miscellaneous amendments to the required IFR (instrument flight rules) altitudes and changeover points for certain Federal airways, jet routes, or direct routes for which a minimum or maximum en route authorized IFR altitude is prescribed. This regulatory action is needed because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System. These changes are designed to provide for the safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace under instrument conditions in the affected areas. EFFECTIVE DATES: 0901 UTC, October 27, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Donald P. Pate, Flight Procedure Standards Branch (AMCAFS–420), Accordingly, the Federal Aviation Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: I 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: I Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 29 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 2959– 2963 Comp., p. 389. § 71.1 [Amended] 2. The incorporation be reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation I VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:21 Sep 30, 2005 Jkt 205001 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 57499 Flight Technologies and Programs Division, Flight Standards Service, Federal Aviation Administration, Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK. 73169 (Mail Address: P.O. Box 25082 Oklahoma City, OK. 73125) telephone: (405) 954–4164. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This amendment to part 95 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 95) amends, suspends, or revokes IFR altitudes governing the operation of all aircraft in flight over a specified route or any portion of that route, as well as the changeover points (COPs) for Federal airways, jet routes, or direct routes as prescribed in part 95. The Rule The specified IFR altitudes, when used in conjunction with the prescribed changeover points for those routes, ensure navigation aid coverage that is adequate for safe flight operations and free of frequency interference. The reasons and circumstances that create the need for this amendment involve matters of flight safety and operational efficiency in the National Airspace System, are related to published aeronautical charts that are essential to the user, and provide for the safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace. In addition, those various reasons or circumstances require making this amendment effective before the next scheduled charting and publication date of the flight information to assure its timely availability to the user. The effective date of this amendment reflects those considerations. In view of the close and immediate relationship between these regulatory changes and safety in air commerce, I find that notice and public procedure before adopting this amendment are impracticable and contrary to the public interest and that good cause exists for making the amendment effective in less than 30 days. Conclusion 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. For the same reason, the FAA certifies that this amendment will not have a significant E:\FR\FM\03OCR1.SGM 03OCR1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 190 (Monday, October 3, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 57498-57499]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-19742]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2005-22005; Airspace Docket No. 05-ACE-29]


Modification of Class E Airspace; Wellington Municipal Airport, 
KS

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Direct final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: An examination of the controlled airspace for Wellington 
Municipal Airport, KS has revealed a discrepancy in the Airport 
Reference Point (ARP) and the size of the Class E airspace area. This 
action corrects the ARP and modifies the size of the Class E5 airspace 
area beginning at 700 feet above the surface. The radius of the 
airspace area is expanded from within a 6.3-mile radius to within a 6.4 
mile radius of the airport. This action brings the Class E5 airspace 
area into compliance with FAA directives.

DATES: This direct final rule is effective on 0901 UTC, December 22, 
2005. Comments for inclusion in the Rules Docket must be received on or 
before October 28, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the Docket Management 
System, U.S. Department of Transportation, Room Plaza 401, 400 Seventh 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001. You must identify the docket 
number FAA-2005-22005/Airspace Docket No. 05-ACE-29, at the beginning 
of your comments. You may also submit comments on the Internet at 
https://dms.dot.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 plaza level of the Department of Transportation NASSIF 
Building at the above address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda Mumper, Air Traffic Division, 
Airspace Branch, ACE-520A, DOT Regional Headquarters Building, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 901 Locust, Kansas City, MO 64106; telephone: 
(816) 329-2929.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This amendment to 14 CFR 71 modifies the 
Class E airspace beginning at 700 feet above the surface at Wellington 
Municipal Airport, KS to contain Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) 
operations in controlled airspace. The area will be depicted on 
appropriate aeronautical charts. Class E airspace areas are published 
in Paragraph 6605 of FAA Order 7400.9N, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated September 1, 2005, and effective September 16, 
2005, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E 
airspace designations listed in this document will be published 
subsequently in the Order.

The Direct Final Rule Procedure

    The FAA anticipates that this regulation will not result in adverse 
or negative comment and, therefore, is issuing it as a direct final 
rule. Previous actions of this nature have not been controversial and 
have not resulted in adverse comments or objections. 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 will publish a document in the 
Federal Register indicating that no adverse or negative comments were 
received and confirming the date on which the final rule will become 
effective. If the FAA does receive, within the comment period, an 
adverse or negative comment, or written 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

    Interested parties are invited to participate in this rulemaking by 
submitting such written data, views, or arguments, as they may desire. 
Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the views and 
suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing reasoned 
regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are specifically invited 
on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, environmental, and 
energy-related aspects of the proposal. Communications should identify 
both docket numbers and be submitted in triplicate to the address 
listed above. Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of 
their comments on this notice must submit with those comments a self-
addressed, stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: 
``Comments to Docket No. FAA-2005-22005/Airspace Docket No. 05-ACE-
29.'' The postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the 
commenter.

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Agency Findings

    The regulations adopted herein will not have a substantial direct 
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national 
Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and 
responsibilities among the 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. 
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, when promulgated, will not have a significant 
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the 
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    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 the 
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient 
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority 
since it contains aircraft executing instrument approach procedures to 
Wellington Municipal Airport.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

Adoption of the Amendment

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Accordingly, 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

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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, 29 
FR 9565, 3 CFR, 2959-2963 Comp., p. 389.


Sec.  71.1  [Amended]

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2. The incorporation be reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation 
Administration Order 7400.9N, dated September 1, 2005, and effective 
September 16, 2005, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6005--Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 70 
Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.

* * * * *

ACE KS E5 Wellington, KS

Wellington Municipal Airport, KS
    (Lat. 37[deg]19'25'' N., long. 97[deg]23'18'' W.)
Wellington NDB
    (Lat. 37[deg]19'26'' N., long. 97[deg]23'22'' W.)
Wichita VORTAC
    (Lat. 37[deg]44'43'' N., long. 97[deg]35'02'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 6.4-mile radius of Wellington Municipal Airport and within 
2.6 miles each side of the 007[deg] bearing from Wellington NDB 
extending from the 6.4-mile radius of the airport to 7.4 miles north 
of the airport and within 4.4 miles each side of the 159[deg] radial 
of the Wichita VORTAC extending from the 6.4-mile radius to 10.5 
miles northwest of the airport.
* * * * *

    Issued in Kansas City, MO, on September 20, 2005.
Elizabeth S. Wallis,
Acting Area Director, Western Flight Services Operations.
[FR Doc. 05-19742 Filed 9-30-05; 8:45am]
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