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58570 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 199 / Tuesday, October 16, 2007 / Proposed Rules
Rulemaking Distribution System, which keep them operationally current. It, September 15, 2007, is to be amended
describes the application procedure. therefore—(1) Is not a ‘‘significant as follows:
regulatory action’’ under Executive * * * * *
The Proposal
Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant
The FAA is considering an rule’’ under DOT Regulatory Policies Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace
amendment to the Code of Federal Designated as Surface Areas.
and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February
Regulations (14 CFR Part 71), which 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant * * * * *
would revise the Class E airspace at the preparation of a regulatory evaluation as AAL AK E2 McGrath, AK [Revised]
McGrath Airport, in McGrath, AK. The the anticipated impact is so minimal. McGrath, McGrath Airport, AK
intended effect of this proposal is to Since this is a routine matter that will (Lat. 62°57′10″ N., long. 155°36′20″ W.)
revise Class E airspace upward, from only affect air traffic procedures and air That airspace within a 7.6-mile radius of
700 ft. and 1,200 ft. above the surface, navigation, it is certified that this rule, the McGrath Airport. This Class E airspace
to contain Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) when promulgated, will not have a area is effective during the specific dates and
operations at McGrath Airport, AK. significant economic impact on a times established in advance by a Notice to
The FAA Instrument Flight substantial number of small entities Airmen. The effective date and time will
Procedures Production and under the criteria of the Regulatory thereafter be continuously published in the
Maintenance Branch has amended five Flexibility Act. Airport/Facility Directory.
SIAPs and a DP, and developed one new The FAA’s authority to issue rules * * * * *
SIAP for the McGrath Airport. The regarding aviation safety is found in
amended approaches are (1) the High Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Extending
Title 49 of the United States Code.
Very High Frequency Omni-directional Upward from 700 feet or More Above the
Subtitle 1, Section 106 describes the Surface of the Earth.
Range (VOR)/Distance Measuring authority of the FAA Administrator.
Equipment (DME) or Tactical Air Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, * * * * *
Navigation (TACAN) Runway (RWY) 16, describes in more detail the scope of the AAL AK E5 McGrath, AK [Revised]
Amendment (Amdt) 1, (2) the VOR/ agency’s authority. McGrath, McGrath Airport, AK
DME or TACAN RWY 16, Amdt 1, (3) This rulemaking is promulgated (Lat. 62°57′10″ N., long. 155°36′20″ W.)
the VOR A, Amdt 8, (4) the VOR/DME under the authority described in That airspace extending upward from 700
C, Amdt 1 and (5) the Localizer (LOC)/ Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart 1, Section feet above the surface within a 8.1-mile
DME RWY 16, Amdt 3. The new 40103, Sovereignty and use of airspace. radius of the McGrath Airport and within 4
approach is the Area Navigation (RNAV) Under that section, the FAA is charged miles north and 8 miles south of the 123°
Global Positioning System (GPS) RWY with prescribing regulations to ensure bearing from the McGrath Airport, AK
16, Original (Orig). Textual DP’s are the safe and efficient use of the extending from the 8.1-mile radius to 16
unnamed and are published in the front navigable airspace. This regulation is miles southeast of the McGrath Airport, AK,
of the U.S. Terminal Procedures for within the scope of that authority and within 4 miles east and west of the 008°
Alaska. Class E controlled airspace bearing from the McGrath Airport, AK,
because it proposes to create Class E extending from the 8.1-mile radius to 11.2
extending upward, from 700 ft. and airspace sufficient in size to contain miles north of the McGrath Airport, AK; and
1,200 ft. above the surface, in the aircraft executing instrument that airspace extending upward from 1,200
McGrath Airport area would be revised procedures at McGrath Airport and feet above the surface within a 74-mile radius
by this action. The proposed airspace is represents the FAA’s continuing effort of the McGrath Airport.
sufficient in size to contain aircraft to safely and efficiently use the * * * * *
executing the instrument procedures at navigable airspace.
the McGrath Airport, McGrath, AK. Issued in Anchorage, AK, on October 5,
The area would be depicted on List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 2007.
aeronautical charts for pilot reference. Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Anthony M. Wylie,
The coordinates for this airspace docket Navigation (air). Manager, Alaska Flight Services Information
are based on North American Datum 83. Area Group.
The Class E airspace areas designated as The Proposed Amendment [FR Doc. E7–20315 Filed 10–15–07; 8:45 am]
surface areas are published in paragraph In consideration of the foregoing, the BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
6002 in FAA Order 7400.9R, Airspace Federal Aviation Administration
Designations and Reporting Points, proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as
signed August 15, 2007, and effective follows: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
September 15, 2007, which is AGENCY
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
71.1. The Class E airspace areas CLASS B, CLASS C, CLASS D, AND 40 CFR Part 52
designated as 700/1200 foot transition CLASS E AIRSPACE AREAS;
areas are published in paragraph 6005 AIRWAYS; ROUTES; AND REPORTING [EPA–R05–OAR–2007–0376; FRL–8477–5]
in FAA Order 7400.9R, Airspace POINTS
Approval of Implementation Plans of
Designations and Reporting Points, 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR Illinois: Clean Air Interstate Rule
signed August 15, 2007, and effective part 71 continues to read as follows:
September 15, 2007, which is AGENCY: Environmental Protection
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113,
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959– Agency (EPA).
71.1. The Class E airspace designations 1963 Comp., p. 389. ACTION: Proposed rule.
listed in this document would be
ebenthall on PROD1PC69 with PROPOSALS
published subsequently in the Order. § 71.1 [Amended] SUMMARY: EPA is proposing to approve
The FAA has determined that this 2. The incorporation by reference in a revision to the Illinois State
proposed regulation only involves an 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted on
established body of technical Administration Order 7400.9R, Airspace September 14, 2007. This revision
regulations for which frequent and Designations and Reporting Points, addresses the requirements of EPA’s
routine amendments are necessary to signed August 15, 2007, and effective Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR),
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