[Federal Register: February 10, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 27)]
[Proposed Rules]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2003-14348; Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-5]
Proposed Establishment of Class E Surface Area Airspace; and
Modification of Class D Airspace; Topeka, Forbes Field, KS
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION:
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otice of proposed rulemaking.
SUMMARY: This notice proposes to create a Class E surface area at
Topeka, Forbes Field, KS for those times when the air traffic control
tower (ATCT) is closed. It also proposes to modify the Class D airspace
at Topeka, Forbes Field, KS.
DATES: Comments for inclusion in the Rules Docket must be received on
or before March 25, 2003.
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-2003-14348/Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-5, at the beginning of
your comments. You may also submit comments on the Internet at http://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: Kathy Randolph, Air Traffic Division,
Airspace Branch, ACE-520C, DOT Regional Headquarters Building, Federal
Aviation Administration, 901 Locust, Kansas City, MO 64106; telephone:
(816) 329-2525.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed
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
tiplicate to the address listed above. Comments 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-2003-14348/
Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-5.'' The postcard will be date/time stamped
and returned to the commenter.
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Availability of NPRM's
An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the
Internet at http://dms.dot.gov. Recently published rulemaking documents
can also be accessed through the FAA's Web page at http://www.faa.gov
or the Superintendent of Document's Web page at http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara
.
Additionally, any person may obtain a copy of this notice by
submitting a request to the Federal Aviation Administration, Office of
Air Traffic Airspace Management, ATA-400, 800 Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20591, or by calling (202) 267-8783. Communications must
identify both docket numbers for this notice. Persons interested in
being placed on a mailing list for future NPRM's should contact the
FAA's Office of Rulemaking (202) 267-9677, to request a copy of
Advisory Circular No. 11-2A, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Distribution
System, which describes the application procedure.
The Proposal
The FAA is considering an amendment to part 71 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR Part 71) by establishing Class E airspace
designated as a surface area for an airport at Topkea, Forbes Field,
KS. Controlled airspace extending upward from the surface of the earth
is needed to contain aircraft executing instruments approach
procedures. This airspace would be in effect during those times when
the ATCT is closed. Weather observations would be provided by an
Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) and communications would be
through the Wichita Automated Flight Service Station. The area would be
depicted on appropriate aeronautical charts. The FAA is also
considering modifying Class D airspace at Topeka, Forbes Field, KS. An
examination of the Class D airspace for Topeka, Forbes Field, KS has
revealed a discrepancy in the airport reference point used for the
Class D airspace legal description. This proposal would correct that
discrepancy by incorporating the current airport reference point in the
Class D airspace for Topeka, Forbes Field, KS.
Class E airspace areas designed as surface areas are published in
Paragraph 6002 of FAA Order 7400.9K, dated August 30, 2002, and
effective September 16, 2002, which is incorporated by reference in 14
CFR 71.1 Class D airspace areas are published in Paragraph 5000 of the
same FAA Order.
The FAA has determined that this proposed 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, when promulgated, 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).
The Proposed Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration proposes to amend 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 Federal
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9K, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 30, 2002, and effective September 16,
2002, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Designated as Surface Areas.
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ACE KS E2--Topeka, Forbes Field, KS
Topeka, Forbes Field, KS
(Lat. 38[deg]57'03'' N., long. 95[deg]39'49'' W.)
Within a 4.6-mile radius of Forbes Field. 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.
* * * * *
Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.
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ACE KS D--Topeka, Forbes Field, KS
Topeka, Forbes Field, KS
(Lat. 38[deg]57'03'' N., long. 95[deg]39'49'' W.)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
3,600 feet MSL within a 4.6-mile radius of Forbes Field. 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.
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Issued in Kansas City, MO, on January 27, 2003.
Herman J. Lyons, Jr.
Manager, Air Traffic Division, Central Region.
[FR Doc. 03-3267 Filed 2-7-03; 8:45 am]
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