[Federal Register: June 26, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 123)] [Rules and Regulations] [Page 34804-34805] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr26jn98-11] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Airspace Docket No. 98-AGL-22] Modification of Class E Airspace; Griffith, IN AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E airspace at Griffith, IN. A Global Positioning System (GPS) Standard Instrument Approach Procedure (SIAP) to Runway (Rwy) 26, has been developed for Griffith-Merrillville Airport. Controlled airspace extending upward from 700 to 1200 feet above ground level (AGL) is needed to contain aircraft executing the approach. This action adds an extension to the east for the existing controlled airspace for Griffith-Merrillville Airport. EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, October 08, 1998. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michelle M. Behm, 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 Wednesday, April 22, 1998, the FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR part 71 to modify Class E airspace at Griffith, IN (63 FR 19857). 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 7400.9E dated September 10, 1997, and effective September 16, 1997, 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 Griffith, IN, to accommodate aircraft executing the proposed GPS Rwy 26 SIAP at Griffith-Merrillville Airport by adding an eastern extension to the existing controlled airspace at the airport. 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 [[Page 34805]] 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. 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 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389. Sec. 71.1 [Amended] 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9E, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated September 10, 1997, and effective September 16, 1997, is amended as follows: Paragraph 6005 Class E airspace areas extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface of the earth. * * * * * AGL in E5 Griffith, IN [Revised] Griffith-Merrillville Airport, IN (Lat. 41 deg.31'11'' N., long. 87 deg.24'04'' W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.4-mile radius of the Griffith-Merrillville Airport; and within 2.0 miles either side of the 080 deg. bearing from the airport, extending from the 6.4-mile radius to 7.8 miles east of the airport, excluding that area within the Chicago, IL, Class E airspace area. * * * * * Issued in Des Plaines, Illinois on June 16, 1998. David B. Johnson, Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division. [FR Doc. 98-17050 Filed 6-25-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-M