Proposed Modification of Class E Airspace; Mount Vernon, IL

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 95-AGL-6]

Proposed Modification of Class E Airspace; Mount Vernon, IL

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: This notice proposes to modify the Class E2 airspace near

Mount Vernon-Outland Airport, Mount Vernon, IL, by changing the

airspace area's effective hours from part-time to full-time. The intent

of this proposed action is to enhance safety for all potential users of

this airspace by providing segregation of aircraft using instrument

approach procedures in instrument conditions from other aircraft

operating in visual weather conditions. An automated Weather

Observation System (AWOS) provides 24-hour weather reporting capability

for the airport which makes it possible to designate a full-time Class

E2 airspace area. The appropriate publications would be modified to

provide the aviation public with updated information.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 25, 1995.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on the proposal in triplicate to: Federal

Aviation Administration, Office of Assistant Chief Counsel, AGL-7,

Rules Docket No. 95-AGL-6, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines,

Illinois 60018.

The official docket may be examined in the Office of the Assistant

Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 2300 East Devon Avenue,

Des Plaines, Illinois. An informal docket may also be examined during

normal business hours at the Air Traffic Division, System Management

Branch, Federal Aviation Administration, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des

Plaines, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Angeline Perri, Air Traffic Division,

System Management Branch, AGL-530, Federal Aviation Administration,

2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018, telephone (708)

294-7571.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

he Air Traffic Division, System Management

Branch, Federal Aviation Administration, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des

Plaines, Illinois.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Angeline Perri, Air Traffic Division,

System Management Branch, AGL-530, Federal Aviation Administration,

2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018, telephone (708)

294-7571.

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 the airspace docket number and be

submitted in triplicate 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 Airspace Docket No. 95-

AGL-6.'' The postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the

commenter. All communications received on or before the specified

closing date for comments will be considered before taking action on

the proposed rule. The proposal contained in this notice may be changed

in light of comments received. All comments submitted will be available

for examination in the Rules Docket, FAA, Great Lakes Region, Office of

the Assistant Chief Counsel, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines,

Illinois, both before and after the closing date for comments. A report

summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel

concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the docket.

Availability of NPRM's

l comments submitted will be available

for examination in the Rules Docket, FAA, Great Lakes Region, Office of

the Assistant Chief Counsel, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines,

Illinois, both before and after the closing date for comments. A report

summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel

concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the docket.

Availability of NPRM's

Any person may obtain a copy of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

(NPRM) by submitting a request to the Federal Aviation Administration,

Office of Public Affairs, Attention: Public Inquiry Center, APA-230,

800 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20591, or by calling

(202) 267-3484. Communications must identify the notice number of this

NPRM. Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future

NPRM's should also request a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11-2A, which

describes the application procedures.

The Proposal

The FAA is considering an amendment to part 71 of the Federal

Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to modify the Class E2 airspace

area near Mount Vernon-Outland Airport, Mount Vernon, IL, by changing

the airspace area's effective hours from part-time to full-time. The

intent of this proposed action is to enhance safety for all potential

users of this airspace by providing segregation of aircraft using

instrument approach procedures in instrument conditions from other

aircraft operating in visual weather conditions. An AWOS provides 24-

hour weather reporting capability for the airport which makes it

possible to designate a full-time Class E2 airspace area. The

appropriate publications would be modified to provide the aviation

public with updated information.

Class E airspace designations designated as a surface area for an

airport are published in Paragraph 6002 of FAA Order 7400.9B dated July

18, 1994, and effective September 16, 1994, which is incorporated by

reference in 14 CFR 71.1

possible to designate a full-time Class E2 airspace area. The

appropriate publications would be modified to provide the aviation

public with updated information.

Class E airspace designations designated as a surface area for an

airport are published in Paragraph 6002 of FAA Order 7400.9B dated July

18, 1994, and effective September 16, 1994, which is incorporated by

reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace designation listed in

this document would be published subsequently in the 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. Therefore, this proposed 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 proposed 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).

The Proposed Amendment

Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, the Federal

Aviation Administration proposes to amend 14 part 71 of the Federal

Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) as follows:

PART 71--[AMENDED]

1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 40103, 40113, 40102; E.O. 10854, 24 FR

9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389; 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 14 CFR

11.69.

Sec. 71.1 [Amended]

hority delegated to me, the Federal

Aviation Administration proposes to amend 14 part 71 of the Federal

Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) as follows:

PART 71--[AMENDED]

1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 40103, 40113, 40102; E.O. 10854, 24 FR

9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389; 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 14 CFR

11.69.

Sec. 71.1 [Amended]

2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal

Aviation Administration Order 7400.9B, Airspace Designations and

Reporting Points, dated July 18, 1994, and effective September 16,

1994, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6002 Class E airpsace areas designated as a surface area

for an airport.

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AGL IL E2 Mount Vernon, IL [Revised]

Mount Vernon-Outland Airport, IL

(Lat. 38 deg.19'24'' N, long. 88 deg.51'31'' W)

Mount Vernon VOR/DME

(Lat. 38 deg.21'43'' N, long. 88 deg.48'26'' W)

Within a 4.2-mile radius of Mount Vernon-Outland Airport and

within 4 miles each side of the Mount Vernon VOR/DME 044 deg. radial

extending from the 4.2-mile radius to 9.1 miles northeast of the

VOR/DME.

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Issued in Des Plaines, Illinois on May 30, 1995.

Roger Wall,

Manager, Air Traffic Division.

[FR Doc. 95-14173 Filed 6-8-95; 8:45 am]

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