[Federal Register: October 5, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 192)] [Rules and Regulations] [Page 53887-53888] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr05oc99-4] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Airspace Docket No. 99-AGL-39] Modification of Class D Airspace; Belleville, IL AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action modifies Class D airspace at Belleville, IL. This action amends the effective hours of the Class D surface area to coincide with the airport traffic control tower (ATCT) hours of operation for Scott AFB/MidAmerica Airport. The purpose of this action is to clarify when two-way radio communication with the ATCT is required. EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, December 30, 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 Wednesday, July 7, 1999, the FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR part 71 to modify Class D airspace at Belleville, IL (64 FR 36630). The proposal was to amend the effective hours to coincide with the ATCT hours of operations for Scott AFB/MidAmerica airport. 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 D airspace designations are published in paragraph 5000 of FAA Order 7400.9G dated September 1, 1999, and effective September 16, 1999, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class D airspace designation listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order. The Rule This amendment to 14 CFR part 71 modifies Class D airspace at Belleville, IL, by amending the hours of operation of the Class D airspace for Scott AFB/MidAmerica 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 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: [[Page 53888]] 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 Comp., p. 389. Sec. 71.1 [Amended] 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9G, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated September 1, 1999, and effective September 16, 1999, is amended as follows: Paragraph 5000 Class D airspace. * * * * * AGL IL D Belleville, IL [Revised] Scott AFB/MidAmerica Airport, IL (Lat. 38 deg.32'41'' N., long. 89 deg.50' 01'' W.) That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 3,000 feet MSL within an 4.8-mile radius of the Scott AFB/MidAmerica Airport. This Class D airspace area is effective during the specific dates and times established in advance by Notice to Airmen. The effective date and time will thereafter be continuously published in the Airport/Facility Directory. * * * * * Issued in Des Plaines, Illinois on September 7, 1999. Christopher R. Blum, Manager, Air Traffic Division. [FR Doc. 99-25860 Filed 10-4-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-M