80 FR 57699 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Mackall AAF, NC

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 186 (September 25, 2015)

Page Range		57699-57700
FR Document		2015-24152

This action amends Class E Airspace at Mackall Army Airfield (AAF), NC, bringing current the regulatory text under the airspace designation for Mackall AAF, NC, by replacing the acronym ``NCB'' with ``NDB''. This is an administrative change to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2015-3057; Airspace Docket No. 15-ASO-9]


Amendment of Class E Airspace; Mackall AAF, NC

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; technical amendment.

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SUMMARY: This action amends Class E Airspace at Mackall Army Airfield 
(AAF), NC, bringing current the regulatory text under the airspace 
designation for Mackall AAF, NC, by replacing the acronym ``NCB'' with 
``NDB''. This is an administrative change to coincide with the FAA's 
aeronautical database.

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/airtraffic/publications/. For further information, you can 
contact the Airspace Policy and Regulations Group, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; 
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: John Fornito, Operations Support 
Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. 
Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 305-6364.

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 amends Class E airspace at Mackall AAF, NC.

History

    In a review of the airspace, the FAA found the airspace description 
for Mackall AAF, NC, as published in FAA Order 7400.9Z, Airspace 
Designations and Reporting Points, does not match the FAA's charting 
information. This administrative change coincides with the FAA's 
aeronautical database for Class E Airspace Designated as an Extension 
to a Class D Surface Area.
    Class E airspace designations are published in paragraphs 6004 of 
FAA Order 7400.9Z dated August 6, 2015, and effective September 15, 
2015, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR part 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

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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 replacing the acronym ``NCB'' with ``NDB'' in the regulatory 
text of the Class E airspace designated as an extension to Class D at 
Mackall AAF, NC. This is an administrative change merely amending the 
description for Mackall AAF, NC, to be in concert with the FAAs 
aeronautical database, and does not affect the boundaries, or operating 
requirements of the airspace, therefore, notice and public procedure 
under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary.

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. 
Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory 
action'' under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' 
under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 
1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation 
as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter 
that only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is 
certified that this rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant 
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the 
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is 
found in Title 49 of the U.S. Code. Subtitle 1, Section 106, 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 further clarifies the description of controlled airspace at 
Mackall AAF, NC.

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, 
effective September 15, 2015, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Designated as an Extension to a 
Class D Surface Area.

* * * * *

ASO NC E4 Mackall AAF, NC [Amended]

Mackall AAF, NC
    (Lat. 35[deg]02'12'' N., long. 79[deg]29'51'' W.)
Mackall NDB
    (Lat. 35[deg]01'41'' N., long. 79[deg]29'08'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within 3 miles 
each side of the 295[deg] bearing from the Mackall NDB, extending 
from the 4.2-mile radius of Mackall AAF to 7 miles northwest of the 
NDB. This Class E airspace area is effective during the specific 
dates and times established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The 
effective date and time will thereafter be continuously published in 
the Airport/Facility Directory.

    Issued in College Park, Georgia, on September 16, 2015.
Jim Dickinson,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air 
Traffic Organization.
[FR Doc. 2015-24152 Filed 9-24-15; 8:45 am]
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nationwide referendum from March 23, STATE REFERENDUM RESULTS— Records Administration (NARA). For
2015, through April 21, 2015, voted to Continued information on the availability of this
continue the Order. As a result, the [March 23, 2015, through April 21, 2015]
material at NARA, call 202–741–6030,
Sorghum Checkoff Program will or go to http://www.archives.gov/
continue to be funded by a mandatory Total federal_register/code_of_federal-
assessment on producers and importers Yes No regulations/ibr_locations.html.
State eligible
votes votes
at the rate of 0.6 percent of net market votes FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace
value of grain sorghum and 0.35 percent Designations and Reporting Points, is
of net market value for sorghum forage, West Virginia ...... 0 0 0 published yearly and effective on
Wisconsin ........... 0 0 0 September 15.
sorghum hay, sorghum haylage, Wyoming ............. 0 0 0
sorghum billets, and sorghum silage. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
Imports of such products will also be Total ............. 1,160 42 1,202 Fornito, Operations Support Group,
assessed, although, very limited imports Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
exist at this time. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 7411–7425. Administration, P.O. Box 20636,
In accordance with the Paperwork Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404)
Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), Dated: September 18, 2015. 305–6364.
the information collection requirements Rex A. Barnes, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
have been approved under OMB Associated Administrator, Agricultural
number 0581–0093. Marketing Service. Authority for This Rulemaking
[FR Doc. 2015–24223 Filed 9–24–15; 8:45 am] The FAA’s authority to issue rules
STATE REFERENDUM RESULTS BILLING CODE 3410–02–P regarding aviation safety is found in
[March 23, 2015, through April 21, 2015] Title 49 of the United States Code.
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
Total DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION authority of the FAA Administrator.
Yes No
State votes votes eligible Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
votes Federal Aviation Administration describes in more detail the scope of the
agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
Alabama .............. 0 0 0 14 CFR Part 71
Alaska ................. 0 0 0
promulgated under the authority
Arizona ................ 0 0 0 [Docket No. FAA–2015–3057; Airspace described in Subtitle VII, Part, A,
Arkansas ............. 41 0 41 Docket No. 15–ASO–9] Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
California ............. 0 0 0 section, the FAA is charged with
Colorado ............. 49 2 51 Amendment of Class E Airspace; prescribing regulations to assign the use
Connecticut ......... 0 0 0 Mackall AAF, NC of airspace necessary to ensure the
Delaware ............. 0 0 0 safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
Florida ................. 0 0 0 AGENCY: Federal Aviation airspace. This regulation is within the
Georgia ............... 0 0 0 Administration (FAA), DOT. scope of that authority as it amends
Hawaii ................. 0 0 0 ACTION: Final rule; technical
Idaho ................... 0 0 0 Class E airspace at Mackall AAF, NC.
amendment.
Illinois .................. 11 2 13 History
Indiana ................ 0 0 0 SUMMARY: This action amends Class E
Iowa .................... 2 0 2 In a review of the airspace, the FAA
Airspace at Mackall Army Airfield
Kansas ................ 281 14 295 found the airspace description for
(AAF), NC, bringing current the
Kentucky ............. 2 0 2 Mackall AAF, NC, as published in FAA
Louisiana ............ 34 0 34 regulatory text under the airspace
Order 7400.9Z, Airspace Designations
Maine .................. 0 0 0 designation for Mackall AAF, NC, by
and Reporting Points, does not match
Maryland ............. 3 0 3 replacing the acronym ‘‘NCB’’ with
the FAA’s charting information. This
Massachusetts .... 0 0 0 ‘‘NDB’’. This is an administrative
Michigan ............. 0 0 0 change to coincide with the FAA’s administrative change coincides with
Minnesota ........... 0 0 0 aeronautical database. the FAA’s aeronautical database for
Mississippi .......... 1 0 1 Class E Airspace Designated as an
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, December
Missouri .............. 4 0 4 Extension to a Class D Surface Area.
Montana .............. 0 0 0
10, 2015. The Director of the Federal Class E airspace designations are
Nebraska ............ 27 0 27 Register approves this incorporation by published in paragraphs 6004 of FAA
Nevada ............... 0 0 0 reference action under title 1, Code of Order 7400.9Z dated August 6, 2015,
New Hampshire .. 0 0 0 Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to and effective September 15, 2015, which
New Jersey ......... 0 0 0 the annual revision of FAA Order is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
New Mexico ........ 27 1 28 7400.9 and publication of conforming part 71.1. The Class E airspace
New York ............ 0 0 0 amendments.
North Carolina .... 4 0 4 designations listed in this document
North Dakota ...... 0 0 0 ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Z, will be published subsequently in the
Ohio .................... 0 0 0 Airspace Designations and Reporting Order.
Oklahoma ........... 57 1 58 Points, and subsequent amendments can
Oregon ................ 0 0 0 be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ Availability and Summary of
Pennsylvania ...... 0 0 0 airtraffic/publications/. For further Documents for Incorporation by
Rhode Island ...... 0 0 0 information, you can contact the Reference
mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES

South Carolina .... 1 0 1 Airspace Policy and Regulations Group, This document amends FAA Order
South Dakota ...... 34 0 34 7400.9Z, Airspace Designations and
Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Tennessee .......... 0 0 0
Texas .................. 580 22 602 Independence Avenue SW., Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015,
Utah .................... 0 0 0 Washington, DC 20591; telephone: 202– and effective September 15, 2015. FAA
Vermont .............. 0 0 0 267–8783. Order 7400.9Z is publicly available as
Virginia ................ 2 0 2 The Order is also available for listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
Washington ......... 0 0 0 inspection at the National Archives and final rule. FAA Order 7400.9Z lists

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Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, paragraph 311a. This airspace action is DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
air traffic service routes, and reporting not expected to cause any potentially
points. significant environmental impacts, and Federal Aviation Administration
The Rule no extraordinary circumstances exist
that warrant preparation of an 14 CFR Part 71
This action amends Title 14 Code of environmental assessment. [Docket No. FAA–2012–1210; Airspace
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 71 by
Docket No. 12–ASO–42]
replacing the acronym ‘‘NCB’’ with Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
‘‘NDB’’ in the regulatory text of the Establishment of Class E Airspace;
Class E airspace designated as an Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Poplarville-Pearl River County Airport,
extension to Class D at Mackall AAF, Navigation (Air).
MS
NC. This is an administrative change Adoption of the Amendment
merely amending the description for AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Mackall AAF, NC, to be in concert with In consideration of the foregoing, the Administration (FAA), DOT.
the FAAs aeronautical database, and Federal Aviation Administration ACTION: Final rule.
does not affect the boundaries, or amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
operating requirements of the airspace, SUMMARY: This action establishes Class
therefore, notice and public procedure PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, E Airspace at Poplarville, MS. to
under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary. B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR accommodate new Area Navigation
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND (RNAV) Global Positioning System
Regulatory Notices and Analyses (GPS) Standard Instrument Approach
REPORTING POINTS
The FAA has determined that this Procedures (SIAPs) serving Poplarville-
regulation only involves an established Pearl River County Airport. Controlled
body of technical regulations for which ■ 1. The authority citation for Part 71 airspace is necessary for the safety and
frequent and routine amendments are continues to read as follows: management of instrument flight rules
necessary to keep them operationally Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, (IFR) operations at the airport. The FAA
current. Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is 40113, 40120, E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, found that Class E airspace already
not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. exists for another airport in Poplarville,
under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not MS, and, therefore, is changing the title
a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT § 71.1 [Amended] and airspace designation in this final
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in rule to include the airport name. Also,
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9Z, a minor adjustment is made to the
does not warrant preparation of a Airspace Designations and Reporting geographic coordinates of the airport.
regulatory evaluation as the anticipated DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, December
Points, dated August 6, 2015, effective
impact is so minimal. Since this is a 10, 2015. The Director of the Federal
September 15, 2015, is amended as
routine matter that only affects air traffic Register approves this incorporation by
follows:
procedures and air navigation, it is reference action under title 1, Code of
certified that this rule, when Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
promulgated, does not have a significant Designated as an Extension to a Class D the annual revision of FAA Order
economic impact on a substantial Surface Area. 7400.9 and publication of conforming
number of small entities under the * * * * * amendments.
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
The FAA’s authority to issue rules ASO NC E4 Mackall AAF, NC [Amended] ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Z,
regarding aviation safety is found in Mackall AAF, NC Airspace Designations and Reporting
Title 49 of the U.S. Code. Subtitle 1, (Lat. 35°02’12’’ N., long. 79°29’51’’ W.) Points, and subsequent amendments can
Section 106, describes the authority of Mackall NDB be viewed on line at http://
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, (Lat. 35°01’41’’ N., long. 79°29’08’’ W.) www.faa.gov/airtraffic/publications/.
Aviation Programs, describes in more The Order is also available for
That airspace extending upward from the
detail the scope of the agency’s inspection at the National Archives and
surface within 3 miles each side of the 295°
authority. This rulemaking is Records Administration (NARA). For
bearing from the Mackall NDB, extending
promulgated under the authority from the 4.2-mile radius of Mackall AAF to
information on the availability of this
described in Subtitle VII, Part A, 7 miles northwest of the NDB. This Class E
material at NARA, call 202–741–6030,
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that airspace area is effective during the specific
or go to http://www.archives.gov/
section, the FAA is charged with dates and times established in advance by a federal_register/code_of_federal-
prescribing regulations to assign the use Notice to Airmen. The effective date and time regulations/ibr_locations.html.
of airspace necessary to ensure the will thereafter be continuously published in FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of the Airport/Facility Directory. Designations and Reporting Points, is
airspace. This regulation is within the published yearly and effective on
Issued in College Park, Georgia, on September 15. For further information,
scope of that authority as it further September 16, 2015.
clarifies the description of controlled you can contact the Airspace Policy and
Jim Dickinson, ATC Regulations Group, Federal
airspace at Mackall AAF, NC.
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Aviation Administration, 800
mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES

Environmental Review Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic Independence Avenue SW.,
The FAA has determined that this Organization. Washington, DC 29591; telephone: 202–
action qualifies for categorical exclusion [FR Doc. 2015–24152 Filed 9–24–15; 8:45 am] 267–8783.
under the National Environmental BILLING CODE 4910–13–P FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
Policy Act in accordance with FAA Fornito, Operations Support Group,
Order 1050.1E, ‘‘Environmental Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ Administration, P.O. Box 20636,

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule; technical amendment.
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		John Fornito, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 305-6364.
FR Citation		80 FR 57699
CFR Associated		Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)

80 FR 57699 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Mackall AAF, NC

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