

[Federal Register: February 21, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 35)]
[Rules and Regulations]               
[Page 9451-9452]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2008-0059; Airspace Docket No. 08-ANE-90]

 
Establishment of Class E Airspace; Fort Kent, ME

AGENCY:  Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION:  Direct final rule, request for comments.

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SUMMARY:  This action establishes Class E Airspace at Fort Kent, ME to 
support a new Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) 
Special Instrument Approach Procedure (IAP) that has been developed for 
medical flight operations into the Northern Maine Medical Center. This 
action enhances the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rule 
(IFR) operations by providing that required controlled airspace to 
protect for this approach around Fort Kent, ME.

DATES:  Effective 0901 UTC, June 5, 2008. The Director of the Federal 
Register approves this incorporation by reference action under title 1, 
Code of Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to the annual revision of 
FAA Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments. Comments for 
inclusion in the Rules Docket must be received on or before April 7, 
2008.

ADDRESSES:  Send comments on this rule to: U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations, West Building, Ground Floor, W12-
140, 1200 New Jersey, SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001; Telephone 1-800-
647-5527; Fax 202-493-2251. You must identify the Docket No. FAA-2008-
0059; Airspace Docket No. 08-ANE-90, at the beginning of your comments. 
You may also submit and review received comments through the Internet 
at http://www.regulations.gov.

    You may review the public docket containing the rule, any comment 
received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets Office 
(see ADDRESSES section for address and phone number) between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays.
    An informal docket may also be examined during normal business 
hours at the office of the Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Room 210, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 
30337.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Melinda Giddens, System Support 
Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. 
Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404)-305-5610.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The Direct Final Rule Procedure

    The FAA anticipates that this regulation will not result in adverse 
or negative comments, and therefore, issues it as a direct final rule. 
The FAA has determined that this rule only involves an established body 
of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are 
necessary to keep them operationally current. Unless a written adverse 
or negative comment or a written notice of intent to submit an adverse 
or negative comment is received within the comment period, the 
regulation will become effective on the date specific above. After the 
close of the comment period, the FAA will publish a document in the 
Federal Register indicating that no adverse or negative comments were 
received and confirming the effective date. If the FAA receives, within 
the comment period, an adverse or negative comment, or written notice 
of intent to submit such a comment, a document withdrawing the direct 
final rule will be published in the Federal Register, and a notice of 
proposed rulemaking may be published with a new comment period.

Comment Invited

    Although this action is in the form of a direct final rule, and was 
not preceded by a notice of proposed rulemaking, interested persons are 
invited to comment on this rule by submitting such written data, views, 
or arguments as they may desire. An electronic copy of this document 
may be downloaded from and comments may be submitted and reviewed at 

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http://www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking documents can also 

be accessed through the FAA's Web page at http://www.faa.gov or the Federal Register's Web page at http://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/index.html. 

Communications should identify both docket numbers and be submitted in 
triplicate to the address specified under the caption ADDRESSES above 
or through the Web site. All communications received on or before the 
closing date for comments will be considered, and this rule may be 
amended or withdrawn in light of the comments received.
    Comments are specifically invited on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the rule that might 
suggest a need to modify the rule. Factual information that supports 
the commenter's ideas and suggestions is extremely helpful in 
evaluating the effectiveness of this action and determining whether 
additional rulemaking action would be needed. All comments submitted 
will be available, both before and after the closing date for comments, 
in the Rules Docket for examination by interested persons. Those 
wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments submitted in 
response to this rule must submit a self-addressed, stamped postcard on 
which the following statement is made: ``Comments to Docket No. FAA-
2008-0059; Airspace Docket No. 08-ANE-90.'' The postcard will be date 
stamped and returned to the commenter.

The Rule

    This amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 establishes Class E airspace at Fort Kent, ME providing the 
controlled airspace required to support the new Copter Area Navigation 
RNAV Global Positioning System (GPS) 011 Point in Space (PinS) approach 
developed for the Northern Maine Medical Center. In today's environment 
where speed of treatment for medical injuries is imperative, landing 
sites have been developed for helicopter medical Lifeguard flights or 
Lifeflights at the local hospitals. Controlled airspace extending 
upward from 700 feet Above Ground Level (AGL) is required for 
Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations and to encompass all 
Instrument Approach Procedures (IAPs) to the extent practical, 
therefore, the FAA is amending Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations 
(14 CFR) part 71 to establish a 6-mile radius Class E5 airspace at Fort 
Kent, ME. Designations for Class E airspace areas extending upward from 
700 feet or more above the surface of the Earth are published in FAA 
Order 7400.9R, signed August 15, 2007 effective September 15, 2007, 
which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR part 71.1. The Class E 
designations listed in this document will be published subsequently in 
the Order.

Agency Findings

    The regulations adopted herein will not have substantial direct 
effects on the States, on the relationship between the national 
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and 
responsibilities among various levels of government. Therefore, it is 
determined that this final rule does not have federalism implications 
under Executive Order 13132.
    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, is 
non-controversial and unlikely to result in adverse or negative 
comments. 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.
    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is 
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106 
describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, 
Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's 
authority.
    This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in 
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the 
FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of 
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient 
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority 
as it establishes controlled airspace near the Northern Maine Medical 
Center in Fort Kent, ME.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (Air).

Adoption of the Amendment

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In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration 
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR 
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

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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]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation 
Administration Order 7400.9R, Airspace Designations and Reporting 
Points, signed August 15, 2007, effective September 15, 2007, is 
amended as follows:

Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward from 700 
feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.

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ANNE ME E5 Fort Kent, ME [New]

Northern Maine Medical Center
    (Lat. 47[deg]15'54'' N., long. 68[deg]35'36'' W.)
Point in Space Coordinates
    (Lat. 47[deg]15'00'' N., long. 68[deg]34'43'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
of the Earth within a 6-mile radius of the Point in Space 
Coordinates (lat. 47[deg]15'00'' N., long. 68[deg]34'43'' W.) 
serving the Northern Maine Medical Center excluding that airspace 
outside of the United States.
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    Issued in College Park, Georgia, on January 24, 2008.
Mark D. Ward,
Manager, System Support Group, Eastern Service Center.
[FR Doc. 08-734 Filed 2-20-08; 8:45 am]

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