80 FR 22898 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Baton Rouge, LA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 79 (April 24, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 79 (April 24, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-09402 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 79 (Friday, April 24, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 22898-22899] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-09402] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA-2014-1072; Airspace Docket No. 14-ASW-9] Amendment of Class E Airspace; Baton Rouge, LA AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule, technical amendment. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action amends the legal description of the Baton Rouge, LA, VHF Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air Navigation aid (VORTAC) located in Class E airspace at Baton Rouge, LA. The Baton Rouge VORTAC and Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, Ryan Field, have similar names and both share the same facility identifier but are not co-located. The FAA is renaming the Baton Rouge VORTAC as well as assigning a new facility identifier for the safety and management of aircraft operations within the Baton Rouge, LA, airspace area. This does not affect the boundaries or operating requirements of the airspace. 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 online 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: Rebecca Shelby, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort [[Page 22899]] Worth, TX 76137; telephone 817-321-7740. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: History The Baton Rouge Airport Air Traffic Control Tower has submitted a request to change the name and facility identifier of the Baton Rouge, LA, VORTAC (BTR), to Fighting Tiger VORTAC (LSU). The request is prompted by the distance of the VORTAC, which is located 8 miles outside the boundary of Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, Ryan Field. FAA Order 7350.9A, Location Identifiers, states in part that the navigation aid must be within the airport boundary in order to share the same identifier. Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Order 7400.9Y dated August 6, 2014, and effective September 15, 2014, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR part 71.1. The Class E airspace designations 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 amends Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class C surface area at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, Ryan Field, Baton Rouge, LA. The name of the Baton Rouge VORTAC navigation aid is changed to the Fighting Tiger VORTAC, and the facility identifier is changed from (BTR) to (LSU). This rule is meant to ensure pilots do not confuse instructions provided to them by Air Traffic Control. This is an administrative change and does not affect the boundaries, altitudes, or operating requirements of the airspace, therefore, notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) is unnecessary. 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 changes the identifier and name of the Baton Rouge VORTAC, at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, Baton Rouge, LA. 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 0 1. The authority citation for Part 71 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389. Sec. 71.1 [Amended] 0 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9Y, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2014, effective September 15, 2014, is amended as follows: Paragraph 6003 Class E Airspace areas listed below consist of airspace extending upward from the surface designated as an extension to a Class C surface area. * * * * * ASW LA E3 Baton Rouge, LA [Amended] Fighting Tiger VORTAC (Lat. 30[deg]29'06'' N., long. 91[deg]17'39'' W.) That airspace extending upward from the surface within 1 mile each side of the 071[deg] radial of the Fighting Tiger VORTAC extending from a 5-mile radius of the Metropolitan, Ryan Field to 5.8 miles southwest of the airport. Issued in Fort Worth, TX, on March 25, 2015. Robert W. Beck, Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center. [FR Doc. 2015-09402 Filed 4-23-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Availability and Summary of Environmental Review DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Documents for Incorporation by
Reference The FAA has determined that this Federal Aviation Administration
action qualifies for categorical exclusion
This document amends FAA Order under the National Environmental 14 CFR Part 71
7400.9Y, airspace Designations and Policy Act in accordance with FAA
[Docket No. FAA–2014–1072; Airspace
Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2014, Order 1050.1E. ‘‘Environmental Docket No. 14–ASW–9]
and effective September 15, 2014. FAA Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’
Order 7400.9Y is publicly available as paragraph 311a. This airspace action is Amendment of Class E Airspace;
listed in the ADDRESSES section of this not expected to cause any potentially Baton Rouge, LA
final rule. FAA Order 7400.9Y lists significant environmental impacts, and
Class A,B,C,D, and E airspace areas, air AGENCY: Federal Aviation
no extraordinary circumstances exist
traffic service routes, and reporting Administration (FAA), DOT.
that warrant preparation of an
points. ACTION: Final rule, technical
environmental assessment.
amendment.
The Rule List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
SUMMARY: This action amends the legal
This action amends Title 14, Code of Airspace, Incorporation by reference, description of the Baton Rouge, LA,
Federal Regulations (14 CFR), Part 71 by Navigation (air). VHF Omnidirectional Range/Tactical
establishing Class E airspace extending Air Navigation aid (VORTAC) located in
upward from 700 feet above the surface Adoption of the Amendment Class E airspace at Baton Rouge, LA.
within a 6.5-mile radius of JL Bar Ranch The Baton Rouge VORTAC and Baton
Airport, Sonora, TX, to accommodate In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration Rouge Metropolitan Airport, Ryan Field,
new Standard Instrument Approach have similar names and both share the
Procedures at JL Bar Ranch Airport. The amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
same facility identifier but are not co-
FAA is taking this action to enhance the located. The FAA is renaming the Baton
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
safety and management of IFR Rouge VORTAC as well as assigning a
operations at the airport. B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND new facility identifier for the safety and
The FAA has determined that this management of aircraft operations
REPORTING POINTS
regulation only involves an established within the Baton Rouge, LA, airspace
body of technical regulations for which area. This does not affect the boundaries
■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 or operating requirements of the
frequent and routine amendments are
continues to read as follows: airspace.
necessary to keep them operationally
current. Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106 (f), 106(g); 40103, DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, April 30,
not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 2015. The Director of the Federal
under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. Register approves this incorporation by
a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT § 71.1 [Amended] reference action under title 1, Code of
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in the annual revision of FAA Order
does not warrant preparation of a 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9Y, 7400.9 and publication of conforming
regulatory evaluation as the anticipated Airspace Designations and Reporting amendments.
impact is so minimal. Since this is a Points, dated August 6, 2014 and ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Y,
routine matter that only affects air traffic effective September 15, 2014, is Airspace Designations and Reporting
procedures and air navigation, it is amended as follows: Points and subsequent amendments can
certified that this rule, when be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/
promulgated, does not have a significant Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace areas
extending upward from 700 feet or more airtraffic/publications/. The order is
economic impact on a substantial also available for inspection at the
number of small entities under the above the surface of the earth
National Archives and Records
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. * * * * *
Administration (NARA). For
The FAA’s authority to issue rules ASW TX E5 Sonora, TX [New] information on the availability of this
regarding aviation safety is found in JL Bar Ranch Airport, TX material at NARA, call 202–741–6030,
Title 49 of the U.S. Code. Subtitle 1, (Lat. 30°34′06″ N., long. 100°26′39″ W.) or go to http://www.archives.gov/
Section 106, describes the authority of That airspace extending upward from 700
federal_register/code_of_federal_
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile
regulations/ibr_locations.html.
Aviation Programs, describes in more FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace
radius of JL Bar Ranch Airport.
detail the scope of the agency’s Designations and Reporting Points, is
authority. This rulemaking is Issued in Fort Worth, TX, on April 1, 2015. published yearly and effective on
promulgated under the authority Christopher L. Southerland September 15. For further information,
described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, you can contact the Airspace Policy and
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that ATO Central Service Center. ATC Regulations Group, Federal
section, the FAA is charged with [FR Doc. 2015–09397 Filed 4–23–15; 8:45 am] Aviation Administration, 800
prescribing regulations to assign the use Independence Avenue SW., Washington
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of airspace necessary to ensure the DC, 29591; telephone: 202–267–8783.
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
airspace. This regulation is within the Rebecca Shelby, Operations Support
scope of that authority as it establishes Group, Central Service Center, Federal
controlled airspace at JL Bar Ranch Aviation Administration, Southwest
Airport, Sonora, TX. Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort
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Worth, TX 76137; telephone 817–321– unlikely to result in adverse or negative Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103,
7740. comments. It, therefore, (1) is not a 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a
History ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT § 71.1 [Amended]
The Baton Rouge Airport Air Traffic Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in
Control Tower has submitted a request FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9Y,
to change the name and facility does not warrant preparation of a Airspace Designations and Reporting
identifier of the Baton Rouge, LA, Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated Points, dated August 6, 2014, effective
VORTAC (BTR), to Fighting Tiger impact is so minimal. Since this is a September 15, 2014, is amended as
VORTAC (LSU). The request is routine matter that only affects air traffic follows:
prompted by the distance of the procedures and air navigation, it is
VORTAC, which is located 8 miles certified that this rule, when Paragraph 6003 Class E Airspace areas
outside the boundary of Baton Rouge promulgated, does not have a significant listed below consist of airspace extending
Metropolitan Airport, Ryan Field. FAA economic impact on a substantial upward from the surface designated as an
extension to a Class C surface area.
Order 7350.9A, Location Identifiers, number of small entities under the
states in part that the navigation aid criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. * * * * *
must be within the airport boundary in The FAA’s authority to issue rules ASW LA E3 Baton Rouge, LA [Amended]
order to share the same identifier. regarding aviation safety is found in Fighting Tiger VORTAC
Class E airspace designations are Title 49 of the United States Code. (Lat. 30°29′06″ N., long. 91°17′39″ W.)
published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the That airspace extending upward from the
Order 7400.9Y dated August 6, 2014, authority of the FAA Administrator. surface within 1 mile each side of the 071°
and effective September 15, 2014, which Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, radial of the Fighting Tiger VORTAC
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR describes in more detail the scope of the extending from a 5-mile radius of the
part 71.1. The Class E airspace agency’s authority. This rulemaking is Metropolitan, Ryan Field to 5.8 miles
designations listed in this document promulgated under the authority southwest of the airport.
will be published subsequently in the described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
Order. Issued in Fort Worth, TX, on March 25,
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that 2015.
Availability and Summary of section, the FAA is charged with Robert W. Beck,
Documents for Incorporation by prescribing regulations to assign the use
Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO
Reference of airspace necessary to ensure the Central Service Center.
This document amends FAA Order safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
[FR Doc. 2015–09402 Filed 4–23–15; 8:45 am]
7400.9Y, airspace Designations and airspace. This regulation is within the
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Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2014, scope of that authority as it changes the
and effective September 15, 2014. FAA identifier and name of the Baton Rouge
Order 7400.9Y is publicly available as VORTAC, at Baton Rouge Metropolitan DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
listed in the ADDRESSES section of this Airport, Baton Rouge, LA.
final rule. FAA Order 7400.9Y lists Environmental Review Federal Aviation Administration
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
air traffic service routes, and reporting The FAA has determined that this 14 CFR Part 71
points. action qualifies for categorical exclusion
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0601; Airspace
under the National Environmental
The Rule Docket No. 14–ANE–7]
Policy Act in accordance with FAA
This amendment to Title 14, Code of Order 1050.1E, ‘‘Environmental Amendment of Class E Airspace;
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ Manchester, NH
amends Class E airspace designated as paragraph 311a. This airspace action is
an extension to a Class C surface area at not expected to cause any potentially AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, Ryan significant environmental impacts, and Administration (FAA), DOT.
Field, Baton Rouge, LA. The name of the no extraordinary circumstances exist ACTION: Final rule.
Baton Rouge VORTAC navigation aid is that warrant preparation of an
environmental assessment SUMMARY: This action amends Class E
changed to the Fighting Tiger VORTAC,
Airspace at Manchester, NH, as a new
and the facility identifier is changed Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 approach procedure has been
from (BTR) to (LSU). This rule is meant
developed, requiring airspace redesign
to ensure pilots do not confuse Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
at Manchester Airport. This enhances
instructions provided to them by Air Navigation (Air).
the safety and management of
Traffic Control.
This is an administrative change and Adoption of the Amendment instrument flight rules (IFR) operations
does not affect the boundaries, altitudes, at the airport. This action also updates
In consideration of the foregoing, the the geographic coordinates of the
or operating requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration
airspace, therefore, notice and public airport.
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) is DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, June 25,
unnecessary. PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, 2015. The Director of the Federal
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The FAA has determined that this B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR Register approves this incorporation by
regulation only involves an established TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND reference action under title 1, Code of
body of technical regulations for which REPORTING POINTS Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
frequent and routine amendments are the annual revision of FAA Order
necessary to keep them operationally ■ 1. The authority citation for Part 71 7400.9 and publication of conforming
current, is non-controversial and continues to read as follows: amendments.
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
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| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule, technical amendment. | |
| 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 | Rebecca Shelby, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76137; telephone 817-321-7740. | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 22898 | |
| CFR Associated | Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air) |
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