80 FR 57521 - Establishment of Class E Airspace, Delta, CO
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 185 (September 24, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 185 (September 24, 2015)
| Page Range | 57521-57522 | |
| FR Document | 2015-23992 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 185 (Thursday, September 24, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 57521-57522] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-23992] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA-2015-0343; Airspace Docket No. 14-ANM-10] Establishment of Class E Airspace, Delta, CO AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action establishes Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Blake Field Airport, Delta CO, to accommodate new Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures developed for the airport. This action enhances the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, December 10, 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 7400.9Z, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. 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. 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 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 airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority as it establishes controlled airspace at Blake Field Airport, Delta CO. History On June 22, 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 Blake Field Airport, Delta CO (80 FR 35597). 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 7400.9Z, dated August 6, 2015, and effective September 15, 2015, 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 7400.9Z, airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015, and effective September 15, 2015. FAA Order 7400.9Z is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this final rule. FAA Order 7400.9Z 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 Blake Field Airport, Delta, CO. Controlled airspace is established within a 3.8-mile radius of Blake Field Airport, with segments extending from the 4-mile radius to 7.5 miles northeast, and 12 miles southwest of the airport. Development of new RNAV (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures has made this action necessary for continued safety and management of IFR operations at the airport. 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 [[Page 57522]] 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 7400.9Z, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015, and effective September 15, 2015, 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 Delta, CO [New] Blake Field Airport, CO (Lat. 38[deg]47'11'' N., long. 108[deg]03'49'' W.) Blake Field, point in space coordinates (Lat. 38[deg]47'43'' N., long. 107[deg]58'46'' W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within 3.8-mile radius of Blake Field Airport, and that airspace 2.0 miles northwest and 2.5 miles southeast of the 227[deg] bearing from the airport extending from the 3.8-mile radius to 12 miles southwest of the airport, and that airspace within a 4.0-mile radius of point in space coordinates at lat. 38[deg]47'43''N., long. 107[deg]58'46'' W., from a point where the 4.0-mile radius of the point in space intersects the 3.8 mile radius of the airport; thence clockwise along the 4.0-mile radius of the point in space to where the Blake Field Airport 48[deg] bearing intersects the 4.0-mile radius; thence south to lat. 38[deg]47'34'' N., long. 107[deg]57'03'' W.; thence west to where the Blake Field Airport 79[deg] bearing intersects the 3.8 mile radius of the airport. Issued in Seattle, Washington, on September 09, 2015. Christopher Ramirez, Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center. 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The Amendment the annual revision of FAA Order Class E airspace designations are
In consideration of the foregoing, the 7400.9 and publication of conforming published in paragraph 6005 of FAA
Federal Aviation Administration amendments. Order 7400.9Z, dated August 6, 2015,
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: and effective September 15, 2015, which
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Z,
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
Airspace Designations and Reporting
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, 71.1. The Class E airspace designations
Points, and subsequent amendments can
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR listed in this document will be
be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND published subsequently in the Order.
air_traffic/publications/. For further
REPORTING POINTS information, you can contact the Availability and Summary of
Airspace Policy and ATC Regulations Documents for Incorporation by
■ 1. The authority citation for part 71
Group, Federal Aviation Reference
continues to read as follows:
Administration, 800 Independence This document amends FAA Order
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, Avenue SW., Washington, DC 29591;
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
7400.9Z, airspace Designations and
telephone: 202–267–8783. The Order is Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015,
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. also available for inspection at the and effective September 15, 2015. FAA
§ 71.1 [Amended] National Archives and Records Order 7400.9Z is publicly available as
Administration (NARA). For listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
■ 2. The incorporation by reference in information on the availability of this
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9Z, final rule. FAA Order 7400.9Z lists
material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
Airspace Designations and Reporting or go to http://www.archives.gov/
Points, dated August 6, 2015 and air traffic service routes, and reporting
federal_register/code_of_federal- points.
effective September 15, 2015, is regulations/ibr_locations.html.
amended as follows: The Rule
FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace
Paragraph 2004 Jet Routes Designations and Reporting Points, is This amendment to Title 14, Code of
published yearly and effective on Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71
* * * * *
September 15. modifies Class E airspace extending
J–513 [Removed] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: upward from 700 feet above the surface
Steve Haga, Federal Aviation at Blake Field Airport, Delta, CO.
Issued in Washington, DC, on September Administration, Operations Support Controlled airspace is established
15, 2015. within a 3.8-mile radius of Blake Field
Group, Western Service Center, 1601
Gary A. Norek, Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA, 98057; Airport, with segments extending from
Manager, Airspace Policy and Regulations telephone (425) 203–4563. the 4-mile radius to 7.5 miles northeast,
Group. and 12 miles southwest of the airport.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
[FR Doc. 2015–24101 Filed 9–23–15; 8:45 am] Development of new RNAV (GPS)
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Authority for This Rulemaking standard instrument approach
procedures has made this action
The FAA’s authority to issue rules necessary for continued safety and
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION regarding aviation safety is found in management of IFR operations at the
Title 49 of the United States Code. airport.
Federal Aviation Administration Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Regulatory Notices and Analyses
14 CFR Part 71 Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, The FAA has determined that this
describes in more detail the scope of the regulation only involves an established
[Docket No. FAA–2015–0343; Airspace
agency’s authority. This rulemaking is body of technical regulations for which
Docket No. 14–ANM–10]
promulgated under the authority frequent and routine amendments are
Establishment of Class E Airspace, described in Subtitle VII, Part A, necessary to keep them operationally
Delta, CO Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that current, is non-controversial and
section, the FAA is charged with unlikely to result in adverse or negative
AGENCY: Federal Aviation prescribing regulations to assign the use comments. It, therefore, (1) is not a
Administration (FAA), DOT. of airspace necessary to ensure the ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under
ACTION: Final rule. safety of aircraft and the efficient use of Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a
airspace. This regulation is within the ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT
SUMMARY: This action establishes Class scope of that authority as it establishes Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
E airspace extending upward from 700 controlled airspace at Blake Field FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3)
feet above the surface at Blake Field Airport, Delta CO. does not warrant preparation of a
Airport, Delta CO, to accommodate new Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated
Area Navigation (RNAV) Global History
impact is so minimal. Since this is a
Positioning System (GPS) standard On June 22, 2015, the FAA published routine matter that only affects air traffic
instrument approach procedures in the Federal Register a notice of procedures and air navigation, it is
developed for the airport. This action proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to modify certified that this rule, when
enhances the safety and management of Class E airspace extending upward from promulgated, does not have a significant
Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations 700 feet above the surface at Blake Field economic impact on a substantial
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at the airport. Airport, Delta CO (80 FR 35597). number of small entities under the
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, December Interested parties were invited to criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
10, 2015. The Director of the Federal participate in this rulemaking effort by
Register approves this incorporation by submitting written comments on the Environmental Review
reference action under title 1, Code of proposal to the FAA. No comments The FAA has determined that this
Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to were received. action qualifies for categorical exclusion
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under the National Environmental Issued in Seattle, Washington, on FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Raul
Policy Act in accordance with FAA September 09, 2015. Garza, Jr., Central Service Center,
Order 1050.1E, ‘‘Environmental Christopher Ramirez, Operations Support Group, Federal
Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Aviation Administration, Southwest
paragraph 311a. This airspace action is Service Center. Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort
not expected to cause any potentially [FR Doc. 2015–23992 Filed 9–23–15; 8:45 am] Worth, TX 76137; telephone 817–868–
significant environmental impacts, and BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 2927.
no extraordinary circumstances exist SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
that warrant preparation of an
environmental assessment. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Authority for This Rulemaking
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Federal Aviation Administration regarding aviation safety is found in
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Title 49 of the U.S. Code. Subtitle 1,
14 CFR Part 71 Section 106(f), describes the authority of
Navigation (air).
[Docket No. FAA–2015–1869; Airspace the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Adoption of the Amendment: Docket No. 15–AGL–9] Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the agency’s
In consideration of the foregoing, the Establishment of Class E Airspace; authority. This rulemaking is
Federal Aviation Administration Newberry, MI promulgated under the authority
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT. Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
section, the FAA is charged with
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR ACTION: Final rule.
prescribing regulations to assign the use
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
SUMMARY: This action establishes Class of airspace necessary to ensure the
REPORTING POINTS
E airspace at the Newberry VHF Omni- safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
Directional Radio Range/Distance airspace. This regulation is within the
■ 1. The authority citation for Part 71 scope of that authority as it establishes
Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME),
continues to read as follows: controlled airspace at the Newberry
Newberry, MI, to facilitate vectoring of
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) aircraft VOR/DME, Newberry, MI.
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, under control of Minneapolis Air Route History
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. Traffic Control Center (ARTCC). This
action enhances the safety and On June 24, 2015, the FAA published
§ 71.1 [Amended] in the Federal Register a notice of
efficiency of aircraft operations within
the National Airspace System (NAS). A proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to
■ 2. The incorporation by reference in establish Class E airspace for the
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9Z, minor change in the regulatory text is
made to align the new Class E airspace Newberry, MI area, creating controlled
Airspace Designations and Reporting airspace at the Newberry VOR/DME
Points, dated August 6, 2015, and with Minneapolis ARTCC’s airspace.
within Minneapolis ARTCC boundaries
effective September 15, 2015, is DATES: Effective date: 0901 UTC,
(80 FR 36264) Docket No. FAA–2015–
amended as follows: December 10, 2015. The Director of the 1869. Interested parties were invited to
Federal Register approves this participate in this rulemaking effort by
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas incorporation by reference action under submitting written comments on the
Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More 1 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 51,
Above the Surface of the Earth proposal to the FAA. No comments
subject to the annual revision of FAA were received. Subsequent to
* * * * * Order 7400.9 and publication of publication, the FAA found that the
conforming amendments. airspace coordinates in the legal
ANM WA E5 Delta, CO [New]
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Z, description will change slightly to allow
Blake Field Airport, CO Airspace Designations and Reporting
(Lat. 38°47′11″ N., long. 108°03′49″ W.) alignment of the new Class E airspace
Points, and subsequent amendments can with the boundaries of Minneapolis
Blake Field, point in space coordinates
be viewed on line at http:// ARTCC.
(Lat. 38°47′43″ N., long. 107°58′46″ W.)
www.faa.gov/airtraffic/publications/. Class E airspace designations are
That airspace extending upward from 700 For further information, you can contact published in paragraph 6005 of FAA
feet above the surface within 3.8-mile radius the Airspace Policy and ATC
of Blake Field Airport, and that airspace 2.0
Order 7400.9Z dated August 6, 2015,
Regulations Group, Federal Aviation and effective September 15, 2015, which
miles northwest and 2.5 miles southeast of
Administration, 800 Independence is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
the 227° bearing from the airport extending
from the 3.8-mile radius to 12 miles
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 29591; 71.1. The Class E airspace designation
southwest of the airport, and that airspace
telephone: 202–267–8783. The Order is listed in this document will be
within a 4.0-mile radius of point in space also available for inspection at the published subsequently in the Order.
coordinates at lat. 38°47′43″N., long. National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For Availability and Summary of
107°58′46″ W., from a point where the 4.0- Documents for Incorporation by
mile radius of the point in space intersects information on the availability of this
material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, Reference
the 3.8 mile radius of the airport; thence
clockwise along the 4.0-mile radius of the or go to http://www.archives.gov/ This document amends FAA Order
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point in space to where the Blake Field federal_register/code_of_federal- 7400.9Z, airspace Designations and
Airport 48° bearing intersects the 4.0-mile regulations/ibr_locations.html. Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015,
radius; thence south to lat. 38°47′34″ N., FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace and effective September 15, 2015. FAA
long. 107°57′03″ W.; thence west to where Designations and Reporting Points, is Order 7400.9Z is publicly available as
the Blake Field Airport 79° bearing intersects published yearly and effective on listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
the 3.8 mile radius of the airport. September 15. final rule. FAA Order 7400.9Z lists
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| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | Effective 0901 UTC, December 10, 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 57521 | |
| CFR Associated | Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air) |
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