80_FR_48586 80 FR 48430 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Kelso, WA

80 FR 48430 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Kelso, WA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 156 (August 13, 2015)

Page Range48430-48431
FR Document2015-19476

This action modifies Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Southwest Washington Regional Airport, Kelso, WA, to accommodate new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) developed at Southwest Washington Regional Airport, Kelso, WA, due to a decrease of controlled airspace. This action enhances the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport.

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 156 (Thursday, August 13, 2015) 
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 156 (Thursday, August 13, 2015)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 48430-48431]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-19476]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2015-1133; Airspace Docket No. 15-ANM-8]


Amendment of Class E Airspace; Kelso, WA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E airspace extending upward from 
700 feet above the surface at Southwest Washington Regional Airport, 
Kelso, WA, to accommodate new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures 
(SIAPs) developed at Southwest Washington Regional Airport, Kelso, WA, 
due to a decrease of controlled airspace. This action enhances the 
safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at 
the airport.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, October 15, 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: 

Authority for This Rulemaking

    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

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airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority as it 
amends controlled airspace at Southwest Washington Regional Airport, 
Kelso, WA.

History

    On May 27, 2015, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice 
of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to modify Class E airspace extending 
upward from 700 feet above the surface at Southwest Washington Regional 
Airport, Kelso, WA (80 FR 30183). Interested parties were invited to 
participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on 
the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received.
    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 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 modifies Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above 
the surface at Southwest Washington Regional Airport, Kelso, WA. A 
review of the airspace revealed modification necessary for new Standard 
Instrument Approach Procedures developed at the airport, the safety and 
management of IFR operations at the airport. Class E airspace extending 
upward from 700 feet above the surface is modified to within a 4-mile 
radius of the Southwest Washington Regional Airport, with segments 
extending from the 4-mile radius to 14.8 miles northwest of the 
airport, 20.7 miles north of the airport, and 13.2 miles northeast of 
the airport. This action enhances the safety and management of 
controlled airspace within the NAS.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

    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.

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(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 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 
Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth

* * * * *

ANM WA E5 Kelso, WA [Modified]

Southwest Washington Regional Airport, WA
    (Lat. 46[deg]07'05'' N., long. 122[deg]53'54'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 4-mile radius of Southwest Washington Regional Airport 
beginning at lat. 46[deg]07'51'' N., long. 122[deg]48'16'' W., 
clockwise along the 4-mile radius of the airport to lat. 
46[deg]04'25'' N., long. 122[deg]58'10'' W.; to lat. 46[deg]14'02'' 
N., long. 123[deg]12'43'' W.; to lat. 46[deg]24'21'' N., long. 
123[deg]10'19'' W.; to lat. 46[deg]20'04'' N., long. 122[deg]50'07'' 
W.; thence to the point of beginning.

    Issued in Seattle, Washington, on July 31, 2015.
Christopher Ramirez,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2015-19476 Filed 8-12-15; 8:45 am]
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48430 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 156 / Thursday, August 13, 2015 / Rules and Regulations Availability and Summary of no extraordinary circumstances exist SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E Documents for Incorporation by that warrant preparation of an airspace extending upward from 700 Reference environmental assessment. feet above the surface at Southwest This document amends FAA Order Washington Regional Airport, Kelso, Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 7400.9Y, airspace Designations and WA, to accommodate new Standard Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2014, Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Instrument Approach Procedures and effective September 15, 2014. FAA Navigation (air). (SIAPs) developed at Southwest Order 7400.9Y is publicly available as Washington Regional Airport, Kelso, Adoption of the Amendment listed in the ADDRESSES section of this WA, due to a decrease of controlled final rule. FAA Order 7400.9Y lists In consideration of the foregoing, the airspace. This action enhances the Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, Federal Aviation Administration safety and management of Instrument air traffic service routes, and reporting amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the points. airport. PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, October 15, The Rule B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND 2015. The Director of the Federal This amendment to Title 14, Code of Register approves this incorporation by Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 REPORTING POINTS reference action under title 1, Code of modifies Class E airspace extending ■ 1. The authority citation for Part 71 Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to upward from 700 feet above the surface continues to read as follows: the annual revision of FAA Order at Chehalis-Centralia Airport, Chehalis, 7400.9 and publication of conforming WA. A review of the airspace revealed Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, amendments. that new Standard Instrument Approach 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Y, Procedures are necessary for the safety Airspace Designations and Reporting and management of IFR operations at § 71.1 [Amended] Points, and subsequent amendments can the airport. Class E airspace extending ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in be viewed on line at http:// upward from 700 feet above the surface 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9Y, www.faa.gov/airtraffic/publications/. is modified to within a 4-mile radius of Airspace Designations and Reporting The Order is also available for Chehalis-Centralia Airport, with a Points, dated August 6, 2014, and inspection at the National Archives and segment extending from the 4-mile effective September 15, 2014, is Records Administration (NARA). For radius to 8.1 miles north of the airport. amended as follows: information on the availability of this This action enhances the safety and material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, management of controlled airspace Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas or go to http://www.archives.gov/ within the NAS. Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth federal_register/code_of_federal- Regulatory Notices and Analyses regulations/ibr_locations.html. * * * * * FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an established ANM WA E5 Chehalis, WA [Modified] Designations and Reporting Points, is body of technical regulations for which Chehalis, Chehalis-Centralia Airport, WA published yearly and effective on frequent and routine amendments are (Lat. 46°40′37″ N., long. 122°58′58″ W.) September 15. For further information, necessary to keep them operationally That airspace extending upward from 700 you can contact the Airspace Policy and current, is non-controversial and feet above the surface within a 4-mile radius ATC Regulations Group, Federal unlikely to result in adverse or negative of Chehalis-Centralia Airport, and within 1 Aviation Administration, 800 comments. It, therefore, (1) is not a mile each side of the 358° bearing of the Independence Avenue SW., ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under airport extending from the 4-mile radius to Washington, DC 29591; telephone: 202– 8.1 miles north of the airport. 267–8783. Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT Issued in Seattle, Washington, on July 31, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 2015. Steve Haga, Federal Aviation FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) Christopher Ramirez, Administration, Operations Support does not warrant preparation of a Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Group, Western Service Center, 1601 Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated Service Center. Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057; impact is so minimal. Since this is a [FR Doc. 2015–19475 Filed 8–12–15; 8:45 am] telephone (425) 203–4563. routine matter that only affects air traffic BILLING CODE 4910–13–P SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: procedures and air navigation, it is Authority for This Rulemaking certified that this rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION The FAA’s authority to issue rules economic impact on a substantial regarding aviation safety is found in number of small entities under the Federal Aviation Administration Title 49 of the United States Code. criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the 14 CFR Part 71 authority of the FAA Administrator. Environmental Review Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, The FAA has determined that this [Docket No. FAA–2015–1133; Airspace describes in more detail the scope of the action qualifies for categorical exclusion Docket No. 15–ANM–8] agency’s authority. This rulemaking is under the National Environmental promulgated under the authority rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with RULES Policy Act in accordance with FAA Amendment of Class E Airspace; described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Order 1050.1E, ‘‘Environmental Kelso, WA Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ AGENCY: Federal Aviation section, the FAA is charged with paragraph 311a. 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Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 156 / Thursday, August 13, 2015 / Rules and Regulations 48431 airspace. This regulation is within the frequent and routine amendments are (Lat. 46°07′05″ N., long. 122°53′54″ W.) scope of that authority as it amends necessary to keep them operationally That airspace extending upward from 700 controlled airspace at Southwest current, is non-controversial and feet above the surface within a 4-mile radius Washington Regional Airport, Kelso, unlikely to result in adverse or negative of Southwest Washington Regional Airport WA. comments. It, therefore, (1) is not a beginning at lat. 46°07′51″ N., long. ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under 122°48′16″ W., clockwise along the 4-mile History radius of the airport to lat. 46°04′25″ N., long. Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a 122°58′10″ W.; to lat. 46°14′02″ N., long. On May 27, 2015, the FAA published ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT 123°12′43″ W.; to lat. 46°24′21″ N., long. in the Federal Register a notice of Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 123°10′19″ W.; to lat. 46°20′04″ N., long. proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to modify FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) 122°50′07″ W.; thence to the point of Class E airspace extending upward from does not warrant preparation of a beginning. 700 feet above the surface at Southwest Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated Issued in Seattle, Washington, on July 31, Washington Regional Airport, Kelso, impact is so minimal. Since this is a 2015. WA (80 FR 30183). Interested parties routine matter that only affects air traffic Christopher Ramirez, were invited to participate in this procedures and air navigation, it is Manager, Operations Support Group, Western rulemaking effort by submitting written certified that this rule, when Service Center. comments on the proposal to the FAA. promulgated, does not have a significant [FR Doc. 2015–19476 Filed 8–12–15; 8:45 am] No comments were received. economic impact on a substantial Class E airspace designations are number of small entities under the BILLING CODE 4910–13–P published in paragraph 6005, of FAA criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Order 7400.9Y, dated August 6, 2014, and effective September 15, 2014, which Environmental Review DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR The FAA has determined that this Federal Aviation Administration 71.1. The Class E airspace designations action qualifies for categorical exclusion listed in this document will be under the National Environmental 14 CFR Part 71 published subsequently in the Order. Policy Act in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E, ‘‘Environmental [Docket No. FAA–2015–0671; Airspace Availability and Summary of Docket No. 15–ANM–5] Documents for Incorporation by Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ Reference paragraph 311a. This airspace action is Establishment of Class E Airspace, not expected to cause any potentially This document amends FAA Order and Amendment of Class D and E significant environmental impacts, and 7400.9Y, airspace Designations and Airspace; Ogden-Hinckley Airport, UT no extraordinary circumstances exist Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2014, that warrant preparation of an AGENCY: Federal Aviation and effective September 15, 2014. FAA environmental assessment. Administration (FAA), DOT. Order 7400.9Y is publicly available as ACTION: Final rule. listed in the ADDRESSES section of this Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 final rule. FAA Order 7400.9Y lists Airspace, Incorporation by reference, SUMMARY: This action establishes Class Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, Navigation (air). E airspace as an extension to the Class air traffic service routes, and reporting D surface area, modifies Class D Adoption of the Amendment points. airspace, and Class E airspace extending In consideration of the foregoing, the from 700 feet above the surface at The Rule Federal Aviation Administration Ogden-Hinckley Airport, Ogden, UT. This amendment to Title 14, Code of amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: The FAA’s review of the airspace area Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 revealed that modification of controlled modifies Class E airspace extending PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, airspace enhances the safety and upward from 700 feet above the surface B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR management of Standard Instrument at Southwest Washington Regional TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND Approach Procedures for Instrument Airport, Kelso, WA. A review of the REPORTING POINTS Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airspace revealed modification airport. This action updates the ■ 1. The authority citation for Part 71 necessary for new Standard Instrument geographic coordinates of Ogden- continues to read as follows: Approach Procedures developed at the Hinckley Airport and Hill AFB, Ogden, airport, the safety and management of Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, UT, and corrects an error in the IFR operations at the airport. Class E 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, regulatory text of the Class E airspace airspace extending upward from 700 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. designated as an extension. feet above the surface is modified to § 71.1 [Amended] DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, October 15, within a 4-mile radius of the Southwest ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in 2015. The Director of the Federal Washington Regional Airport, with 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9Y, Register approves this incorporation by segments extending from the 4-mile Airspace Designations and Reporting reference action under title 1, Code of radius to 14.8 miles northwest of the Points, dated August 6, 2014, and Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to airport, 20.7 miles north of the airport, effective September 15, 2014, is the annual revision of FAA Order and 13.2 miles northeast of the airport. amended as follows: 7400.9 and publication of conforming This action enhances the safety and amendments. rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with RULES management of controlled airspace Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas within the NAS. Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Y, Above the Surface of the Earth Airspace Designations and Reporting Regulatory Notices and Analyses Points, and subsequent amendments can * * * * * The FAA has determined that this be viewed on line at http:// regulation only involves an established ANM WA E5 Kelso, WA [Modified] www.faa.gov/airtraffic/publications/. body of technical regulations for which Southwest Washington Regional Airport, WA The Order is also available for VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:41 Aug 12, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\13AUR1.SGM 13AUR1


Document Created: 2018-02-23 10:57:07
Document Modified: 2018-02-23 10:57:07
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesEffective 0901 UTC, October 15, 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.
ContactSteve Haga, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425) 203-4563.
FR Citation80 FR 48430 
CFR AssociatedAirspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)
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