80 FR 57523 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Douglas, WY

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

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

Page Range		57523-57524
FR Document		2015-23993

This action modifies Class E airspace at Converse County Airport, Douglas, WY, to accommodate new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) at Converse County Airport, and addresses an inaccuracy identified by FAA Airspace Policy and Support that V-19, which is no longer located in the area, is used in the legal description of the airspace. The geographic coordinates of the airport also are adjusted. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

Docket No. FAA-2015-1089; Airspace Docket No. 15-ANM-11

Amendment of Class E Airspace; Douglas, WY

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E airspace at Converse County
Airport, Douglas, WY, to accommodate new Standard Instrument Approach
Procedures (SIAPs) at Converse County Airport, and addresses an
inaccuracy identified by FAA Airspace Policy and Support that V-19,
which is no longer located in the area, is used in the legal
description of the airspace. The geographic coordinates of the airport
also are adjusted. The FAA is taking this action to enhance 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 Converse County Airport,
Douglas, WY.

History

On June 23, 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 Converse County
Airport, Douglas, WY (80 FR 35889) and amend the geographic

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coordinates of the airport and the legal description for that airspace
extending from 1,200 feet above the surface, utilizing latitudinal and
longitudinal reference points. 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 Converse County Airport, Douglas, WY. New Standard
Instrument Approach Procedures are necessary for 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 Converse County Airport, with a segment extending from the 4-
mile radius to the 7-mile radius east to southwest of the airport, and
a segment extending from the 4-mile radius to 7 miles northwest of the
airport. The geographic coordinates of the airport are updated to
coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database. The lateral boundary for
that airspace extending from 1,200 feet above the surface is defined
utilizing latitudinal and longitudinal reference points instead of
Federal airway V-19, and does not change the lateral boundaries or
operating requirements of the 1,200 foot airspace. 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 7400.9Z,
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

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ANM WY E5 Douglas, WY [Modified]

Converse County Airport, WY
(Lat. 42[deg]47'50'' N., long. 105[deg]23'09'' W.)

That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 4-mile radius of Converse County Airport beginning at lat.
42[deg]50'30'' N., long. 105[deg]27'11'' W., clockwise along the 4-
mile radius of the airport to the 065[deg] bearing from the airport,
and that airspace within a 7-mile radius of the airport from the
065[deg] bearing from the airport clockwise to the 226[deg] bearing,
thence northeast to lat. 42[deg]48'41'' N., long. 105[deg]28'28''
W., and that airspace 1 mile either side of the 297[deg] bearing
from airport extending from the 4-mile radius to 7 miles northwest
of the airport, thence to the point of beginning That airspace
extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface bounded by a line
beginning at lat. 43[deg]05'27'' N., long. 106[deg]16'37'' W.; to
lat. 43[deg]35'23'' N., long. 104[deg]30'02'' W.; to lat.
43[deg]00'00'' N., long. 104[deg]30'02'' W.; to lat. 43[deg]00'00''
N., long. 104[deg]03'16'' W.; to lat. 41[deg]53'15'' N., long.
104[deg]03'15'' W.; to lat. 41[deg]51'54'' N., long. 105[deg]17'18''
W.; thence to the point of beginning.
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Issued in Seattle, Washington, on September 9, 2015.
Christopher Ramirez,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2015-23993 Filed 9-23-15; 8:45 am]
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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
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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

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coordinates of the airport and the legal necessary to keep them operationally That airspace extending upward from 700
description for that airspace extending current, is non-controversial and feet above the surface within a 4-mile radius
from 1,200 feet above the surface, unlikely to result in adverse or negative of Converse County Airport beginning at lat.
42°50′30″ N., long. 105°27′11″ W., clockwise
utilizing latitudinal and longitudinal comments. It, therefore, (1) is not a
along the 4-mile radius of the airport to the
reference points. Interested parties were ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under 065° bearing from the airport, and that
invited to participate in this rulemaking Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a airspace within a 7-mile radius of the airport
effort by submitting written comments ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT from the 065° bearing from the airport
on the proposal to the FAA. No Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 clockwise to the 226° bearing, thence
comments were received. FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) northeast to lat. 42°48′41″ N., long.
Class E airspace designations are does not warrant preparation of a 105°28′28″ W., and that airspace 1 mile either
published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated side of the 297° bearing from airport
Order 7400.9Z, dated August 6, 2015, extending from the 4-mile radius to 7 miles
impact is so minimal. Since this is a
and effective September 15, 2015, which northwest of the airport, thence to the point
routine matter that only affects air traffic of beginning That airspace extending upward
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR procedures and air navigation, it is from 1,200 feet above the surface bounded by
71.1. The Class E airspace designations certified that this rule, when a line beginning at lat. 43°05′27″ N., long.
listed in this document will be promulgated, does not have a significant 106°16′37″ W.; to lat. 43°35′23″ N., long.
published subsequently in the Order. economic impact on a substantial 104°30′02″ W.; to lat. 43°00′00″ N., long.
number of small entities under the 104°30′02″ W.; to lat. 43°00′00″ N., long.
Availability and Summary of 104°03′16″ W.; to lat. 41°53′15″ N., long.
Documents for Incorporation by criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
104°03′15″ W.; to lat. 41°51′54″ N., long.
Reference Environmental Review 105°17′18″ W.; thence to the point of
This document amends FAA Order beginning.
The FAA has determined that this
7400.9Z, airspace Designations and action qualifies for categorical exclusion * * * * *
Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015, under the National Environmental Issued in Seattle, Washington, on
and effective September 15, 2015. FAA Policy Act in accordance with FAA September 9, 2015.
Order 7400.9Z is publicly available as Order 1050.1E, ‘‘Environmental Christopher Ramirez,
listed in the ADDRESSES section of this Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ Manager, Operations Support Group, Western
final rule. FAA Order 7400.9Z lists paragraph 311a. This airspace action is Service Center.
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, not expected to cause any potentially [FR Doc. 2015–23993 Filed 9–23–15; 8:45 am]
air traffic service routes, and reporting significant environmental impacts, and BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
points. no extraordinary circumstances exist
The Rule that warrant preparation of an
environmental assessment. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
This amendment to Title 14, Code of
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Federal Aviation Administration
modifies Class E airspace extending Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
upward from 700 feet above the surface Navigation (air). 14 CFR Part 71
at Converse County Airport, Douglas,
WY. New Standard Instrument Adoption of the Amendment [Docket No. FAA–2015–1871; Airspace
Docket No. 15–AGL–10]
Approach Procedures are necessary for In consideration of the foregoing, the
the safety and management of IFR Federal Aviation Administration Establishment of Class E Airspace;
operations at the airport. Class E amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: Iron Mountain, MI
airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface is modified to PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, AGENCY: Federal Aviation
within a 4-mile radius of Converse B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR Administration (FAA), DOT.
County Airport, with a segment TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND ACTION: Final rule.
extending from the 4-mile radius to the REPORTING POINTS
7-mile radius east to southwest of the SUMMARY: This action establishes Class
airport, and a segment extending from ■ 1. The authority citation for Part 71 E airspace at the Iron Mountain VHF
the 4-mile radius to 7 miles northwest continues to read as follows: Omni-Directional Radio Range/Distance
of the airport. The geographic Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103,
Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME), Iron
coordinates of the airport are updated to 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, Mountain, MI, to facilitate vectoring of
coincide with the FAA’s aeronautical 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) aircraft
database. The lateral boundary for that under control of Minneapolis Air Route
§ 71.1 [Amended] Traffic Control Center (ARTCC). This
airspace extending from 1,200 feet
above the surface is defined utilizing ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in action enhances the safety and
latitudinal and longitudinal reference 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9Z, efficiency of aircraft operations within
points instead of Federal airway V–19, Airspace Designations and Reporting the National Airspace System (NAS). A
and does not change the lateral Points, dated August 6, 2015, and minor change in the regulatory text is
boundaries or operating requirements of effective September 15, 2015, is made to align the new Class E airspace
the 1,200 foot airspace. This action amended as follows: with Minneapolis ARTCC’s airspace.
enhances the safety and management of DATES: Effective date: 0901 UTC,
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas
controlled airspace within the NAS. December 10, 2015. The Director of the
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Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More
Above the Surface of the Earth Federal Register approves this
Regulatory Notices and Analyses incorporation by reference action under
* * * * *
The FAA has determined that this 1 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 51,
regulation only involves an established ANM WY E5 Douglas, WY [Modified] subject to the annual revision of FAA
body of technical regulations for which Converse County Airport, WY Order 7400.9 and publication of
frequent and routine amendments are (Lat. 42°47′50″ N., long. 105°23′09″ W.) conforming 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.
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 57523
CFR Associated		Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)

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