80_FR_57707 80 FR 57522 - Establishment of Class E Airspace; Newberry, MI

80 FR 57522 - Establishment of Class E Airspace; Newberry, MI

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 185 (September 24, 2015)

Page Range57522-57523
FR Document2015-23987

This action establishes Class E airspace at the Newberry VHF Omni-Directional Radio Range/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME), Newberry, MI, to facilitate vectoring of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) aircraft under control of Minneapolis Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC). This action enhances the safety and efficiency of aircraft operations within the National Airspace System (NAS). A minor change in the regulatory text is made to align the new Class E airspace with Minneapolis ARTCC's airspace.

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 185 (Thursday, September 24, 2015) 
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 185 (Thursday, September 24, 2015)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 57522-57523]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-23987]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2015-1869; Airspace Docket No. 15-AGL-9]


Establishment of Class E Airspace; Newberry, MI

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes Class E airspace at the Newberry VHF 
Omni-Directional Radio Range/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME), 
Newberry, MI, to facilitate vectoring of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) 
aircraft under control of Minneapolis Air Route Traffic Control Center 
(ARTCC). This action enhances the safety and efficiency of aircraft 
operations within the National Airspace System (NAS). A minor change in 
the regulatory text is made to align the new Class E airspace with 
Minneapolis ARTCC's airspace.

DATES: Effective date: 0901 UTC, December 10, 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 7400.9Z, Airspace Designations and Reporting 
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed on line at http://www.faa.gov/airtraffic/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: Raul Garza, Jr., Central Service 
Center, Operations Support Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 
Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76137; telephone 
817-868-2927.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Authority for This Rulemaking

    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 Newberry VOR/DME, 
Newberry, MI.

History

    On June 24, 2015, the FAA published in the Federal Register a 
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to establish Class E airspace for 
the Newberry, MI area, creating controlled airspace at the Newberry 
VOR/DME within Minneapolis ARTCC boundaries (80 FR 36264) Docket No. 
FAA-2015-1869. Interested parties were invited to participate in this 
rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the 
FAA. No comments were received. Subsequent to publication, the FAA 
found that the airspace coordinates in the legal description will 
change slightly to allow alignment of the new Class E airspace with the 
boundaries of Minneapolis ARTCC.
    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 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 7400.9Z, 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

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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 establishing Class E airspace extending upward from 1,200 
feet above the surface at the Newberry VOR/DME navigation aid, 
Newberry, MI, to contain aircraft while in IFR conditions under control 
of Minneapolis 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 
Minneapolis 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.

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 7400.9Z, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015, and 
effective September 15, 2015, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6006 Enroute Domestic Airspace Areas

* * * * *

AGL MI E6 Newberry, MI [New]

Newberry VOR/DME, MI
    Lat. 46[deg]18'45'' N., long. 085[deg]27'49'' W.

    That airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface 
within an area bounded by lat. 46[deg]58'41'' N., long. 
086[deg]25'25'' W.; to lat. 45[deg]44'17'' N., long. 086[deg]27'14'' 
W.; to lat. 45[deg]43'49'' N., long. 085[deg]20'28'' W.; to lat. 
46[deg]29'24'' N., long. 084[deg]50'43'' W.; to lat. 46[deg]48'24'' 
N., long. 085[deg]51'50'' W., to lat. 46[deg]58'30'' N., long. 
086[deg]25'01'' W., thence to the point of beginning, excluding that 
airspace within Federal airways and within Canadian airspace.

    Issued in Fort Worth, TX, on August 27, 2015.
Robert W. Beck,
Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2015-23987 Filed 9-23-15; 8:45 am]
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57522 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 185 / Thursday, September 24, 2015 / Rules and Regulations 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 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:28 Sep 23, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\24SER1.SGM 24SER1

Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 185 / Thursday, September 24, 2015 / Rules and Regulations 57523 Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40103, DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, December air traffic service routes, and reporting 40113, 40120; E. O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 10, 2015. The Director of the Federal points. CFR, 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. Register approves this incorporation by § 71.1 [Amended] reference action under title 1, Code of The Rule Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to This action amends Title 14 Code of ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in the annual revision of FAA Order Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 71 by 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9Z, 7400.9 and publication of conforming establishing Class E airspace extending Airspace Designations and Reporting amendments. upward from 1,200 feet above the Points, dated August 6, 2015, and effective September 15, 2015, is ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Z, surface at the Newberry VOR/DME navigation aid, Newberry, MI, to contain amended as follows: Airspace Designations and Reporting aircraft while in IFR conditions under Points, and subsequent amendments can Paragraph 6006 Enroute Domestic Airspace be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ control of Minneapolis ARTCC by safely Areas vectoring aircraft from en route airspace air_traffic/publications/. For further * * * * * information, you can contact the to terminal areas. Controlled airspace is needed for the safety and management AGL MI E6 Newberry, MI [New] Airspace Policy and ATC Regulations of IFR operations within the confines of Group, Federal Aviation Newberry VOR/DME, MI Minneapolis ARTCC airspace. Lat. 46°18′45″ N., long. 085°27′49″ W. Administration, 800 Independence The FAA has determined that this Avenue SW., Washington, DC 29591; That airspace extending upward from regulation only involves an established 1,200 feet above the surface within an area telephone: 202–267–8783. The Order is body of technical regulations for which bounded by lat. 46°58′41″ N., long. also available for inspection at the frequent and routine amendments are 086°25′25″ W.; to lat. 45°44′17″ N., long. National Archives and Records necessary to keep them operationally 086°27′14″ W.; to lat. 45°43′49″ N., long. Administration (NARA). For current. Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is 085°20′28″ W.; to lat. 46°29′24″ N., long. information on the availability of this not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ 084°50′43″ W.; to lat. 46°48′24″ N., long. material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, 085°51′50″ W., to lat. 46°58′30″ N., long. or go to http://www.archives.gov/ under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not 086°25′01″ W., thence to the point of federal_register/code_of_federal- a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT beginning, excluding that airspace within Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 regulations/ibr_locations.html. Federal airways and within Canadian FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) airspace. FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace does not warrant preparation of a Designations and Reporting Points, is Issued in Fort Worth, TX, on August 27, published yearly and effective on regulatory evaluation as the anticipated 2015. impact is so minimal. Since this is a September 15. Robert W. Beck, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: routine matter that only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Steve Haga, Federal Aviation Central Service Center. Administration, Operations Support certified that this rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant [FR Doc. 2015–23987 Filed 9–23–15; 8:45 am] Group, Western Service Center, 1601 economic impact on a substantial BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057; number of small entities under the telephone (425) 203–4563. criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Environmental Review Authority for This Rulemaking The FAA has determined that this Federal Aviation Administration The FAA’s authority to issue rules action qualifies for categorical exclusion regarding aviation safety is found in under the National Environmental 14 CFR Part 71 Title 49 of the United States Code. Policy Act in accordance with FAA Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the Order 1050.1E, ‘‘Environmental Docket No. FAA–2015–1089; Airspace authority of the FAA Administrator. Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ Docket No. 15–ANM–11 Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, paragraph 311a. This airspace action is describes in more detail the scope of the not expected to cause any potentially Amendment of Class E Airspace; Douglas, WY agency’s authority. This rulemaking is significant environmental impacts, and promulgated under the authority no extraordinary circumstances exist AGENCY: Federal Aviation described in Subtitle VII, Part A, that warrant preparation of an Administration (FAA), DOT. Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that environmental assessment. ACTION: Final rule. section, the FAA is charged with List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 prescribing regulations to assign the use SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E of airspace necessary to ensure the Airspace, Incorporation by reference, airspace at Converse County Airport, safety of aircraft and the efficient use of Navigation (air). Douglas, WY, to accommodate new airspace. This regulation is within the Adoption of the Amendment Standard Instrument Approach scope of that authority as it establishes Procedures (SIAPs) at Converse County controlled airspace at Converse County In consideration of the foregoing, the Airport, and addresses an inaccuracy Airport, Douglas, WY. Federal Aviation Administration identified by FAA Airspace Policy and amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: History Support that V–19, which is no longer PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, located in the area, is used in the legal On June 23, 2015, the FAA published tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR description of the airspace. The in the Federal Register a notice of TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND geographic coordinates of the airport proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to modify REPORTING POINTS also are adjusted. The FAA is taking this Class E airspace extending upward from action to enhance the safety and 700 feet above the surface at Converse ■ 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR management of Instrument Flight Rules County Airport, Douglas, WY (80 FR part 71 continues to read as follows: (IFR) operations at the airport. 35889) and amend the geographic VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:28 Sep 23, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\24SER1.SGM 24SER1


Document Created: 2018-02-26 10:17:50
Document Modified: 2018-02-26 10:17:50
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 date: 0901 UTC, December 10, 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.
ContactRaul Garza, Jr., Central Service Center, Operations Support Group, Federal Aviation Administration, Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76137; telephone 817-868-2927.
FR Citation80 FR 57522 
CFR AssociatedAirspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)
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