80 FR 13203 - Establishment of Class E Airspace; Rogue Valley, OR

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 49 (March 13, 2015)

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FR Document		2015-05719

This action establishes Class E airspace at the Rogue Valley VHF Omni-Directional Radio Range Tactical Air Navigation Aid (VORTAC), Rogue Valley, OR, to facilitate vectoring of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) aircraft under control of Seattle and Oakland Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCCs). This action enhances the safety and management of IFR operations within the National Airspace System (NAS).

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2013-1055; Airspace Docket No. 13-ANM-27]


Establishment of Class E Airspace; Rogue Valley, OR

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes Class E airspace at the Rogue Valley 
VHF Omni-Directional Radio Range Tactical Air Navigation Aid (VORTAC), 
Rogue Valley, OR, to facilitate vectoring of Instrument Flight Rules 
(IFR) aircraft under control of Seattle and Oakland Air Route Traffic 
Control Centers (ARTCCs). This action enhances the safety and 
management of IFR operations within the National Airspace System (NAS).

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, April 30, 2015. 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.

ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Y, Airspace Designations and Reporting 
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed on line at http://www.faa.gov/airtraffic/publications/. The Order is also available for 
inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). 
For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-
741-6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_locations.html.
    FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is 
published yearly and effective on September 15. For further 
information, you can contact the Airspace Policy and ATC Regulations 
Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 29591; telephone: 202-267-8783.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Haga, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 1601 
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425) 203-4563.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

History

    On October 16, 2014 the FAA published in the Federal Register a

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notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to establish Class E en route 
domestic airspace at the Rogue Valley VORTAC, Rogue Valley, OR (79 FR 
62080). Interested parties were invited to participate in this 
rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the 
FAA. Two comments were received supporting the proposal, one from the 
National Business Aviation Association, and one by an anonymous 
individual. Subsequent to publication, the FAA found an inadvertent 
omission of exclusionary language regarding the 12-mile offshore 
territorial limit. This action makes the correction.
    Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6006, of 
FAA Order 7400.9Y, dated August 6, 2014, and effective September 15, 
2014, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E 
airspace designation listed in this document will be published 
subsequently in the Order.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document amends FAA Order 7400.9Y, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2014, and effective September 15, 
2014. FAA Order 7400.9Y is publicly available as listed in the 
ADDRESSES section of this final rule. FAA Order 7400.9Y lists Class A, 
B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and 
reporting points.

The Rule

    This amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 establishes Class E en route domestic airspace extending upward 
from 1,200 feet above the surface at the Rogue Valley VORTAC navigation 
aid, Rogue Valley, OR. By this action, aircraft are contained while in 
IFR conditions under control of Seattle and Oakland ARTCCs by vectoring 
aircraft from en route airspace to terminal areas. This action enhances 
the safety and management of controlled airspace within the NAS.
    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 only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is 
certified that this rule, when promulgated, does 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 at the Rogue Valley VORTAC, Rogue 
Valley, OR.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical 
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance 
with FAA Order 1050.1E, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and 
Procedures,'' paragraph 311a. This airspace action is not expected to 
cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no 
extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an 
environmental assessment.

Lists 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:

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 FAA Order 7400.9Y, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2014, and 
effective September 15, 2014, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6006 En route domestic airspace areas.

* * * * *

ANM OR E6 Rogue Valley, OR [New]

Rogue Valley VORTAC, OR
    (Lat. 42[deg]28'47'' N., long. 122[deg]54'47'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface 
within an area bounded by lat. 43[deg]27'19'' N., long. 
119[deg]56'31'' W.; to lat. 42[deg]39'54'' N., long. 119[deg]42'02'' 
W.; to lat. 41[deg]00'07'' N., long. 120[deg]10'44'' W.; to lat. 
40[deg]45'47'' N., long. 120[deg]14'45'' W.; to lat. 40[deg]27'51'' 
N., long. 119[deg]37'10'' W.; to lat. 39[deg]33'53'' N., long. 
120[deg]19'02'' W.; to lat. 39[deg]05'16'' N., long. 124[deg]05'00'' 
W.; to lat. 39[deg]42'30'' N., long. 124[deg]25'58'' W.; to lat. 
40[deg]01'00'' N., long. 124[deg]35'00'' W.; to lat. 40[deg]25'25'' 
N., long. 124[deg]40'06'' W.; to lat. 42[deg]50'00'' N., long. 
124[deg]50'00'' W.; thence to the point of beginning, excluding that 
airspace beyond 12-miles of the shoreline.

     Issued in Seattle, Washington, on February 27, 2015.
Johanna Forkner,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, AJV-
W2.
[FR Doc. 2015-05719 Filed 3-12-15; 8:45 am]
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Availability and Summary of controlled airspace at the Maxwell DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Documents for Incorporation by VORTAC, Maxwell, CA.
Reference Federal Aviation Administration
Environmental Review
This document amends FAA Order
The FAA has determined that this 14 CFR Part 71
7400.9Y, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2014, action qualifies for categorical exclusion [Docket No. FAA–2013–1055; Airspace
and effective September 15, 2014. FAA under the National Environmental Docket No. 13–ANM–27]
Order 7400.9Y is publicly available as Policy Act in accordance with FAA
listed in the ADDRESSES section of this Order 1050.1E, ‘‘Environmental Establishment of Class E Airspace;
final rule. FAA Order 7400.9Y lists Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ Rogue Valley, OR
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, paragraph 311a. This airspace action is
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
air traffic service routes, and reporting not expected to cause any potentially
Administration (FAA), DOT.
points. significant environmental impacts, and
no extraordinary circumstances exist ACTION: Final rule.
The Rule that warrant preparation of an SUMMARY: This action establishes Class
This amendment to Title 14, Code of environmental assessment. E airspace at the Rogue Valley VHF
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Omni-Directional Radio Range Tactical
establishes Class E en route domestic Air Navigation Aid (VORTAC), Rogue
airspace extending upward from 1,200 Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Valley, OR, to facilitate vectoring of
feet above the surface at the Maxwell Navigation (air). Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) aircraft
VORTAC navigation aid, Maxwell, CA. Adoption of the Amendment under control of Seattle and Oakland
By this action, aircraft are contained Air Route Traffic Control Centers
while in IFR conditions under control of In consideration of the foregoing, the (ARTCCs). This action enhances the
Oakland ARTCC by vectoring aircraft Federal Aviation Administration safety and management of IFR
from en route airspace to terminal areas. amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: operations within the National Airspace
This action enhances the safety and System (NAS).
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
management of controlled airspace DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, April 30,
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
within the NAS. TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND 2015. The Director of the Federal
The FAA has determined that this REPORTING POINTS Register approves this incorporation by
regulation only involves an established reference action under title 1, Code of
body of technical regulations for which ■ 1. The authority citation for Part 71 Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
frequent and routine amendments are continues to read as follows: the annual revision of FAA Order
necessary to keep them operationally 7400.9 and publication of conforming
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 40103, 40113, amendments.
current, is non-controversial and 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959–
unlikely to result in adverse or negative 1963 Comp., p. 389. ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Y,
comments. It, therefore, (1) is not a Airspace Designations and Reporting
‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under § 71.1 [Amended] Points, and subsequent amendments can
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in be viewed on line at http://
‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9Y, www.faa.gov/airtraffic/publications/.
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 Airspace Designations and Reporting The Order is also available for
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) Points, dated August 6, 2014, and inspection at the National Archives and
does not warrant preparation of a effective September 15, 2014, is Records Administration (NARA). For
Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated amended as follows: information on the availability of this
impact is so minimal. Since this is a material at NARA, call 202–741–6030,
routine matter that only affects air traffic Paragraph 6006 En route domestic airspace or go to http://www.archives.gov/
procedures and air navigation, it is areas.
federal_register/code_of_federal-
certified that this rule, when * * * * * regulations/ibr_locations.html.
promulgated, does not have a significant AWP CA E6 Maxwell, CA [New] FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace
economic impact on a substantial Designations and Reporting Points, is
Maxwell VORTAC, CA
number of small entities under the (Lat. 39°19′03″ N., long. 122°13′18″ W.) published yearly and effective on
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. September 15. For further information,
That airspace extending upward from
The FAA’s authority to issue rules 1,200 feet above the surface within an area you can contact the Airspace Policy and
regarding aviation safety is found in bounded by a line beginning at lat. 39°42′30″ ATC Regulations Group, Federal
Title 49 of the United States Code. N., long. 124°25′58″ W.; to lat. 39°40′00″ N., Aviation Administration, 800
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the long. 124°06′00″ W.; to lat. 40°05′00″ N., Independence Avenue SW.,
authority of the FAA Administrator. long. 120°00′00″ W.; to lat. 39°33′00″ N., Washington, DC 29591; telephone: 202–
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, long. 120°18′00″ W.; to lat. 38°27′00″ N., 267–8783.
describes in more detail the scope of the long. 123°23′00″ W.; to lat. 38°59′30″ N., FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
agency’s authority. This rulemaking is long. 124°00′00″ W.; thence to the point of Steve Haga, Federal Aviation
promulgated under the authority beginning, excluding that airspace beyond
12-miles of the shoreline.
Administration, Operations Support
described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Group, Western Service Center, 1601
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that Issued in Seattle, Washington, on February Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057;
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section, the FAA is charged with 27, 2015. telephone (425) 203–4563.
prescribing regulations to assign the use Johanna Forkner,
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
of airspace necessary to ensure the Acting Manager, Operations Support Group,
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of Western Service Center, AJV–W2. History
airspace. This regulation is within the [FR Doc. 2015–05708 Filed 3–12–15; 8:45 am] On October 16, 2014 the FAA
scope of that authority as it establishes BILLING CODE 4910–13–P published in the Federal Register a

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notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) impact is so minimal. Since this is a Paragraph 6006 En route domestic airspace
to establish Class E en route domestic routine matter that only affects air traffic areas.
airspace at the Rogue Valley VORTAC, procedures and air navigation, it is * * * * *
Rogue Valley, OR (79 FR 62080). certified that this rule, when ANM OR E6 Rogue Valley, OR [New]
Interested parties were invited to promulgated, does not have a significant
participate in this rulemaking effort by economic impact on a substantial Rogue Valley VORTAC, OR
(Lat. 42°28′47″ N., long. 122°54′47″ W.)
submitting written comments on the number of small entities under the
proposal to the FAA. Two comments criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. That airspace extending upward from
1,200 feet above the surface within an area
were received supporting the proposal, The FAA’s authority to issue rules bounded by lat. 43°27′19″ N., long.
one from the National Business Aviation regarding aviation safety is found in 119°56′31″ W.; to lat. 42°39′54″ N., long.
Association, and one by an anonymous Title 49 of the United States Code. 119°42′02″ W.; to lat. 41°00′07″ N., long.
individual. Subsequent to publication, Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the 120°10′44″ W.; to lat. 40°45′47″ N., long.
the FAA found an inadvertent omission authority of the FAA Administrator. 120°14′45″ W.; to lat. 40°27′51″ N., long.
of exclusionary language regarding the Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, 119°37′10″ W.; to lat. 39°33′53″ N., long.
12-mile offshore territorial limit. This describes in more detail the scope of the 120°19′02″ W.; to lat. 39°05′16″ N., long.
action makes the correction. agency’s authority. This rulemaking is 124°05′00″ W.; to lat. 39°42′30″ N., long.
Class E airspace designations are promulgated under the authority 124°25′58″ W.; to lat. 40°01′00″ N., long.
published in paragraph 6006, of FAA 124°35′00″ W.; to lat. 40°25′25″ N., long.
described in Subtitle VII, Part A, 124°40′06″ W.; to lat. 42°50′00″ N., long.
Order 7400.9Y, dated August 6, 2014, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that 124°50′00″ W.; thence to the point of
and effective September 15, 2014, which section, the FAA is charged with beginning, excluding that airspace beyond
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR prescribing regulations to assign the use 12-miles of the shoreline.
71.1. The Class E airspace designation of airspace necessary to ensure the
listed in this document will be Issued in Seattle, Washington, on February
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of 27, 2015.
published subsequently in the Order. airspace. This regulation is within the Johanna Forkner,
Availability and Summary of scope of that authority as it establishes
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group,
Documents for Incorporation by controlled airspace at the Rogue Valley Western Service Center, AJV–W2.
Reference VORTAC, Rogue Valley, OR.
[FR Doc. 2015–05719 Filed 3–12–15; 8:45 am]
This document amends FAA Order Environmental Review BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
7400.9Y, Airspace Designations and The FAA has determined that this
Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2014, action qualifies for categorical exclusion
and effective September 15, 2014. FAA under the National Environmental DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Order 7400.9Y is publicly available as Policy Act in accordance with FAA
listed in the ADDRESSES section of this Federal Aviation Administration
Order 1050.1E, ‘‘Environmental
final rule. FAA Order 7400.9Y lists Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, 14 CFR Part 71
paragraph 311a. This airspace action is
air traffic service routes, and reporting not expected to cause any potentially [Docket No. FAA–2013–1020; Airspace
points. significant environmental impacts, and Docket No. 13–AWP–20]
The Rule no extraordinary circumstances exist
that warrant preparation of an Establishment of Class E Airspace,
This amendment to Title 14, Code of and Amendment of Class D and Class
environmental assessment.
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 E Airspace; Prescott, AZ
establishes Class E en route domestic Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
airspace extending upward from 1,200 AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Administration (FAA), DOT.
feet above the surface at the Rogue Navigation (air).
Valley VORTAC navigation aid, Rogue ACTION: Final rule.
Valley, OR. By this action, aircraft are Adoption of the Amendment
contained while in IFR conditions SUMMARY: This action establishes Class
In consideration of the foregoing, the E airspace and modifies Class D and
under control of Seattle and Oakland Federal Aviation Administration
ARTCCs by vectoring aircraft from en Class E surface area airspace at Prescott,
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: AZ, to accommodate aircraft departing
route airspace to terminal areas. This
action enhances the safety and PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, and arriving under Instrument Flight
management of controlled airspace B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR Rules (IFR) at Ernest A. Love Field. New
within the NAS. TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND Area Navigation (RNAV) Global
The FAA has determined that this REPORTING POINTS Positioning System (GPS) standard
regulation only involves an established instrument approach procedures have
body of technical regulations for which ■ 1. The authority citation for Part 71 made this action necessary for the safety
frequent and routine amendments are continues to read as follows: and management of IFR operations at
necessary to keep them operationally Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 40103, 40113,
the airport. The geographic coordinates
current, is non-controversial and 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959– of the airport are adjusted in the
unlikely to result in adverse or negative 1963 Comp., p. 389. respective Class D and Class E airspace
comments. It, therefore, (1) is not a areas. This also corrects the airport
‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under § 71.1 [Amended] name to Ernest A. Love Field.
tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES

Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, April 30,
‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9Y, 2015. The Director of the Federal
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 Airspace Designations and Reporting Register approves this incorporation by
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) Points, dated August 6, 2014, and reference action under title 1, Code of
does not warrant preparation of a effective September 15, 2014, is Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated amended as follows: the annual revision of FAA Order

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Document Modified: 2015-12-18 11:41:46

Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule.
Dates		Effective 0901 UTC, April 30, 2015. 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.
Contact		Steve Haga, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425) 203-4563.
FR Citation		80 FR 13203
CFR Associated		Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)

80 FR 13203 - Establishment of Class E Airspace; Rogue Valley, OR

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