80 FR 34264 - Establishment of Class E Airspace; Tucumcari, NM

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 115 (June 16, 2015)

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FR Document		2015-14322

This action establishes Class E airspace at the Tucumcari VHF Omni-Directional Radio Range Tactical Air Navigation Aid (VORTAC), Tucumcari, NM, to facilitate vectoring of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) aircraft under control of Albuquerque Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC). This action enhances the safety and efficiency of aircraft operations within the National Airspace System (NAS).

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2014-0902; Airspace Docket No. 14-ASW-8]

Establishment of Class E Airspace; Tucumcari, NM

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes Class E airspace at the Tucumcari VHF
Omni-Directional Radio Range Tactical Air Navigation Aid (VORTAC),
Tucumcari, NM, to facilitate vectoring of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)
aircraft under control of Albuquerque Air Route Traffic Control Center
(ARTCC). This action enhances the safety and efficiency of aircraft
operations within the National Airspace System (NAS).

DATES: Effective date: 0901 UTC, August 20, 2015. The Director of the
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under
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: Raul Garza, Jr., Central Service
Center, Operations Support Group, Federal Aviation Administration,
Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76137; telephone
817-321-7654.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

On December 9, 2014, the FAA published in the Federal Register a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to establish Class E airspace for
the Tucumcari, NM area, creating controlled airspace at the Tucumcari
VORTAC within Albuquerque ARTCC boundaries (79 FR 72998) Docket No.
FAA-2014-0902. Interested parties were invited to participate in this
rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the
FAA. One positive comment was received from the National Business
Aviation Association.
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 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 action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
Part 71 by

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establishing Class E airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above
the surface at the Tucumcari VORTAC navigation aid, Tucumcari, NM, to
contain aircraft while in IFR conditions under control of Albuquerque
ARTCC by safely vectoring aircraft from en route airspace to terminal
areas. Controlled airspace is needed for the safety and management of
IFR operations within the confines of Albuquerque ARTCC airspace.
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.
Therefore, this 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 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 U.S. Code. Subtitle 1, Section 106 (f),
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 Tucumcari VORTAC,
Tucumcari, NM.

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.

List 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 14 CFR 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]

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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 Enroute Domestic Airspace Areas.

* * * * *

ASW NM E6 Tucumcari, NM [New]

Tucumcari VORTAC, NM
Lat. 35[deg]10'56'' N., long. 103[deg]35'55'' W.

That airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface
within an area bounded by lat. 37[deg]30'00'' N., long.
102[deg]33'00'' W.; to lat. 36[deg]30'00'' N., long. 101[deg]45'00''
W.; to lat. 36[deg]23'50'' N., long. 101[deg]28'20'' W.;
35[deg]12'30'' N., long. 105[deg]28'30'' W.; to lat. 36[deg]43'00''
N., long. 105[deg]20'30'' W.; to lat. 36[deg]43'00'' N., long.
105[deg]00'00'' W.; thence to the point of beginning.

Issued in Fort Worth, TX, on June 2, 2015.
Walter Tweedy,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2015-14322 Filed 6-15-15; 8:45 am]
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maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–35–1069, www.faa.gov/airtraffic/publications/.
this inspection if the part number and dated April 26, 2013. The Order is also available for
installation date of the pipe can be (ii) Reserved. inspection at the National Archives and
conclusively determined from that review. If (3) For service information identified in Records Administration (NARA). For
the pipe was installed after June 2011, or the this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness
Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice
information on the availability of this
date cannot be conclusively determined,
before further flight, do the actions required Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; material at NARA, call 202–741–6030,
in paragraph (g) of this AD. telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 or go to http://www.archives.gov/
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ federal_register/code_of_federal-
(i) Parts Installation Prohibition airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. regulations/ibr_locations.html.
As of the effective date of this AD, do not (4) You may view this service information FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace
install, on any airplane, a crew oxygen pipe at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, Designations and Reporting Points, is
P/N D3511032000640, that is identified as 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For published yearly and effective on
belonging to batch number 19356252, information on the availability of this September 15. For further information,
40008586, 40076689, 40187414, 40292749, material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. you can contact the Airspace Policy and
40405164, 40649383, 40724994, 40820410, or (5) You may view this service information ATC Regulations Group, Federal
40911832. that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Aviation Administration, 800
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions Administration (NARA). For information on Independence Avenue SW.,
The following provisions also apply to this the availability of this material at NARA, call Washington, DC 29591; telephone: 202–
AD: 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// 267–8783.
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Raul
(AMOCs): The Manager, International locations.html. Garza, Jr., Central Service Center,
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Operations Support Group, Federal
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 3,
Aviation Administration, Southwest
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested 2015.
Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Jeffrey E. Duven,
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your Worth, TX 76137; telephone 817–321–
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, 7654.
request to your principal inspector or local Aircraft Certification Service.
Flight Standards District Office, as SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
[FR Doc. 2015–14395 Filed 6–15–15; 8:45 am]
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: BILLING CODE 4910–13–P History
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, On December 9, 2014, the FAA
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport published in the Federal Register a
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone 425–227–1405; fax 425–227–1149. Federal Aviation Administration to establish Class E airspace for the
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- Tucumcari, NM area, creating controlled
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using 14 CFR Part 71 airspace at the Tucumcari VORTAC
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate within Albuquerque ARTCC boundaries
principal inspector, or lacking a principal [Docket No. FAA–2014–0902; Airspace (79 FR 72998) Docket No. FAA–2014–
inspector, the manager of the local flight Docket No. 14–ASW–8] 0902. Interested parties were invited to
standards district office/certificate holding participate in this rulemaking effort by
district office. The AMOC approval letter Establishment of Class E Airspace;
submitting written comments on the
must specifically reference this AD. Tucumcari, NM
proposal to the FAA. One positive
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
AGENCY: Federal Aviation comment was received from the
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must Administration (FAA), DOT. National Business Aviation Association.
be accomplished using a method approved ACTION: Final rule. Class E airspace designations are
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– published in paragraph 6005 of FAA
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or SUMMARY: This action establishes Class Order 7400.9Y dated August 6, 2014,
the European Aviation Safety Agency E airspace at the Tucumcari VHF Omni- and effective September 15, 2014, which
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design Directional Radio Range Tactical Air is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by Navigation Aid (VORTAC), Tucumcari, 71.1. The Class E airspace designation
the DOA, the approval must include the NM, to facilitate vectoring of Instrument listed in this document will be
DOA-authorized signature. Flight Rules (IFR) aircraft under control published subsequently in the Order.
(k) Related Information of Albuquerque Air Route Traffic Availability and Summary of
Refer to Mandatory Continuing Control Center (ARTCC). This action Documents for Incorporation by
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA enhances the safety and efficiency of Reference
Airworthiness Directive 2013–0278, dated aircraft operations within the National
November 26, 2013, for related information. Airspace System (NAS). This document amends FAA Order
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket DATES: Effective date: 0901 UTC, August
7400.9Y, airspace Designations and
on the Internet at http:// Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2014,
20, 2015. The Director of the Federal
www.regulations.gov/ and effective September 15, 2014. FAA
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0585-0002.
Register approves this incorporation by
Order 7400.9Y is publicly available as
reference action under 1 Code of Federal
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
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Regulations, Part 51, subject to the
final rule. FAA Order 7400.9Y lists
(1) The Director of the Federal Register annual revision of FAA Order 7400.9
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
approved the incorporation by reference and publication of conforming
(IBR) of the service information listed in this air traffic service routes, and reporting
amendments.
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR points.
part 51. ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Y,
Airspace Designations and Reporting The Rule
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by Points, and subsequent amendments can This action amends Title 14 Code of
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. be viewed on line at http:// Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 71 by

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establishing Class E airspace extending List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 SUMMARY: This action amends Title 14
upward from 1,200 feet above the Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
surface at the Tucumcari VORTAC Navigation (Air). part 73 by making an editorial change to
navigation aid, Tucumcari, NM, to the location names listed in the titles of
contain aircraft while in IFR conditions Adoption of the Amendment restricted areas R–5301, R–5302A, R–
under control of Albuquerque ARTCC In consideration of the foregoing, the 5302B, and R–5302C in North Carolina.
by safely vectoring aircraft from en route Federal Aviation Administration There are no changes to the boundaries;
airspace to terminal areas. Controlled amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: designated altitudes; time of
airspace is needed for the safety and designation, activities conducted within
management of IFR operations within PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, the restricted areas or the actual
the confines of Albuquerque ARTCC B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR physical locations of the restricted
airspace. TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND areas.
REPORTING POINTS DATES: Effective date: 0901 UTC, August
The FAA has determined that this
regulation only involves an established ■ 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR 20, 2015.
body of technical regulations for which part 71 continues to read as follows: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul
frequent and routine amendments are Gallant, Airspace Policy and
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40103,
necessary to keep them operationally Regulations Group, Office of Airspace
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
current. Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. Services, Federal Aviation
not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ Administration, 800 Independence
under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not § 71.1 [Amended] Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in telephone: (202) 267–8783.
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9Y, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) Airspace Designations and Reporting Authority for This Rulemaking
does not warrant preparation of a Points, dated August 6, 2014, and
regulatory evaluation as the anticipated effective September 15, 2014, is The FAA’s authority to issue rules
impact is so minimal. Since this is a amended as follows: regarding aviation safety is found in
routine matter that only affects air traffic Title 49 of the United States Code.
Paragraph 6006 Enroute Domestic Airspace Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
procedures and air navigation, it is Areas.
certified that this rule, when authority of the FAA Administrator.
* * * * * Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
promulgated, does not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial ASW NM E6 Tucumcari, NM [New] describes in more detail the scope of the
agency’s authority.
number of small entities under the Tucumcari VORTAC, NM
Lat. 35°10′56″ N., long. 103°35′55″ W. This rulemaking is promulgated
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
under the authority described in
The FAA’s authority to issue rules That airspace extending upward from
1,200 feet above the surface within an area Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section
regarding aviation safety is found in bounded by lat. 37°30′00″ N., long. 40103. Under that section, the FAA is
Title 49 of the U.S. Code. Subtitle 1, 102°33′00″ W.; to lat. 36°30′00″ N., long. charged with prescribing regulations to
Section 106 (f), describes the authority 101°45′00″ W.; to lat. 36°23′50″ N., long. assign the use of the airspace necessary
of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, 101°28′20″ W.; 35°12′30″ N., long. 105°28′30″ to ensure the safety of aircraft and the
Aviation Programs, describes in more W.; to lat. 36°43′00″ N., long. 105°20′30″ W.; efficient use of airspace. This regulation
detail the scope of the agency’s to lat. 36°43′00″ N., long. 105°00′00″ W.; is within the scope of that authority as
authority. This rulemaking is thence to the point of beginning. it updates the locations named in the
promulgated under the authority Issued in Fort Worth, TX, on June 2, 2015. titles of restricted areas R–5301, R–
described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Walter Tweedy, 5302A, R–5302B, and R–5302C in North
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Carolina.
section, the FAA is charged with ATO Central Service Center.
Background
prescribing regulations to assign the use [FR Doc. 2015–14322 Filed 6–15–15; 8:45 am]
of airspace necessary to ensure the BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
A discrepancy has been identified in
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of the location names listed in the titles of
airspace. This regulation is within the restricted areas R–5301, R–5302A, R–
scope of that authority as it establishes DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 5302B, and R–5302C, in North Carolina.
controlled airspace at the Tucumcari Currently, the location in the title of R–
VORTAC, Tucumcari, NM. Federal Aviation Administration 5301 reads ‘‘Albemarle Sound, NC’’ and
the location in the titles of R–5302A, B,
Environmental Review 14 CFR Part 73 and C reads ‘‘Harvey Point, NC.’’ A
review of aeronautical charts reveals
The FAA has determined that this [Docket No. FAA–2015–1862; Airspace
Docket No. 15–ASO–6] that the location names should be
action qualifies for categorical exclusion reversed. R–5301 lies physically over
under the National Environmental RIN 2120–AA66 Harvey Point. NC; while R–5302A, B,
Policy Act in accordance with FAA and C are situated above Albemarle
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Order 1050.1E, ‘‘Environmental Amendment to the Titles of Restricted Sound.
Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ Areas R–5301, R–5302A, R–5302B, and
paragraph 311a. This airspace action is R–5302C; North Carolina The Rule
not expected to cause any potentially AGENCY: Federal Aviation This action amends Title 14 Code of
significant environmental impacts, and Administration (FAA), DOT. Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 73 by
no extraordinary circumstances exist making an editorial change to the
ACTION: Final rule; technical
that warrant preparation of an location names listed in the titles of
amendment.
environmental assessment. restricted areas R–5301, R–5302A, R–

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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.
Dates		Effective date: 0901 UTC, August 20, 2015. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 1 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments.
Contact		Raul Garza, Jr., Central Service Center, Operations Support Group, Federal Aviation Administration, Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76137; telephone 817-321-7654.
FR Citation		80 FR 34264
CFR Associated		Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)

80 FR 34264 - Establishment of Class E Airspace; Tucumcari, NM

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