80 FR 62450 - Establishment of Class E Airspace, Cottonwood, AZ

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 200 (October 16, 2015)

Page Range		62450-62451
FR Document		2015-26002

This action establishes Class E airspace at Cottonwood Airport, Cottonwood, AZ, to accommodate new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP) at the airport. The FAA found establishment of controlled airspace necessary for the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2015-2270; Airspace Docket No. 12-AWP-11]

Establishment of Class E Airspace, Cottonwood, AZ

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes Class E airspace at Cottonwood
Airport, Cottonwood, AZ, to accommodate new Standard Instrument
Approach Procedures (SIAP) at the airport. The FAA found establishment
of controlled airspace necessary for the safety and management of
Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations.

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) 203-4500.

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 Cottonwood, AZ.

History

On August 5, 2015, the FAA published in the Federal Register a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to establish Class E airspace
extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Cottonwood Airport,
Cottonwood, AZ, (80 FR 46525). 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 designation is 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 part 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 document. 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 establishes Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet
above the surface at Cottonwood Airport, Cottonwood, AZ. New standard
instrument approach procedures have been developed for IFR operations
at the airport. The Class E airspace is established to within a 4-mile
radius of Cottonwood Airport, with a segment extending from the 4-mile
radius to 15 miles southeast of the airport.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an
established body of technical regulations for which

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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

* * * * *

AWP AZ E5 Cottonwood, AZ [New]

Cottonwood Airport, AZ
(Lat. 34[deg]43'48'' N., long. 112[deg]02'07'' W.)

That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 4-mile radius of Cottonwood Airport excluding that airspace
southwest of a line beginning where the 299[deg] bearing from the
airport intersects the 4-mile radius to a point where the 181[deg]
bearing from the airport intersects the 4-mile radius; and that
airspace 1.8 miles southwest and 1.2 miles northeast of the 150[deg]
bearing from the 4-mile radius to 15 miles southeast of the airport.

Issued in Seattle, Washington, on October 1, 2015.
Christopher Ramirez,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2015-26002 Filed 10-15-15; 8:45 am]
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under the National Environmental DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION authority of the FAA Administrator.
Policy Act in accordance with FAA Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
Order 1050.1E, ‘‘Environmental Federal Aviation Administration describes in more detail the scope of the
Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
paragraph 311a. This airspace action is 14 CFR Part 71 promulgated under the authority
not expected to cause any potentially [Docket No. FAA–2015–2270; Airspace described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
significant environmental impacts, and Docket No. 12–AWP–11] Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
no extraordinary circumstances exist section, the FAA is charged with
that warrant preparation of an Establishment of Class E Airspace, prescribing regulations to assign the use
environmental assessment. Cottonwood, AZ of airspace necessary to ensure the
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71: AGENCY: Federal Aviation airspace. This regulation is within the
Administration (FAA), DOT. scope of that authority as it establishes
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, ACTION: Final rule. controlled airspace at Cottonwood, AZ.
Navigation (air).
SUMMARY: This action establishes Class History
Adoption of the Amendment E airspace at Cottonwood Airport, On August 5, 2015, the FAA
Cottonwood, AZ, to accommodate new published in the Federal Register a
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Standard Instrument Approach notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
Federal Aviation Administration Procedures (SIAP) at the airport. The
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: to establish Class E airspace extending
FAA found establishment of controlled upward from 700 feet above the surface
airspace necessary for the safety and at Cottonwood Airport, Cottonwood,
PART 71 —DESIGNATION OF CLASS
management of Instrument Flight Rules AZ, (80 FR 46525). Interested parties
A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS;
(IFR) operations. were invited to participate in this
AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, December rulemaking effort by submitting written
REPORTING POINTS
10, 2015. The Director of the Federal comments on the proposal to the FAA.
Register approves this incorporation by No comments were received.
■ 1. The authority citation for Part 71 reference action under title 1, Code of Class E airspace designation is
continues to read as follows: Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to published in paragraph 6005, of FAA
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, the annual revision of FAA Order Order 7400.9Z, dated August 6, 2015,
40113, 40120, E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 7400.9 and publication of conforming and effective September 15, 2015, which
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. amendments. is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Z, part 71.1. The Class E airspace
§ 71.1 [Amended] designation listed in this document will
Airspace Designations and Reporting
■ 2. The incorporation by reference in Points, and subsequent amendments can be published subsequently in the Order.
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9Z, be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ Availability and Summary of
Airspace Designations and Reporting air_traffic/publications/. For further Documents for Incorporation by
Points, dated August 6, 2015, effective information, you can contact the Reference
September 15, 2015, is amended as Airspace Policy and ATC Regulations
This document amends FAA Order
follows: Group, Federal Aviation
7400.9Z, airspace Designations and
Administration, 800 Independence
Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015,
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 29591;
Designated as Surface Areas and effective September 15, 2015. FAA
telephone: 202–267–8783. The Order is
Order 7400.9Z is publicly available as
* * * * * also available for inspection at the
listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
National Archives and Records
ASO PR E2 Ponce, PR [Amended] document. FAA Order 7400.9Z lists
Administration (NARA). For
Mercedita Airport, PR Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
information on the availability of this
(Lat. 18°00′30″ N., long. 66°33′47″ W.) air traffic service routes, and reporting
material at NARA, call 202–741–6030,
points.
Within a 4.1-mile radius of Mercedita or go to http://www.archives.gov/
Airport. This Class E airspace is effective federal_register/code_of_federal- The Rule
during the specific dates and times regulations/ibr_locations.html. This amendment to Title 14, Code of
established in advance by a Notice to FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71
Airmen. The effective date and time will Designations and Reporting Points, is establishes Class E airspace extending
thereafter be continuously published in the published yearly and effective on upward from 700 feet above the surface
Airport/Facility Directory. September 15. at Cottonwood Airport, Cottonwood,
Issued in College Park, Georgia, on October FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: AZ. New standard instrument approach
2, 2015. Steve Haga, Federal Aviation procedures have been developed for IFR
Gerald E. Lynch, Administration, Operations Support operations at the airport. The Class E
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group,
Group, Western Service Center, 1601 airspace is established to within a 4-
Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA, 98057; mile radius of Cottonwood Airport, with
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES

Organization. telephone (425) 203–4500. a segment extending from the 4-mile
[FR Doc. 2015–25853 Filed 10–15–15; 8:45 am] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: radius to 15 miles southeast of the
airport.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Authority for This Rulemaking
The FAA’s authority to issue rules Regulatory Notices and Analyses
regarding aviation safety is found in The FAA has determined that this
Title 49 of the United States Code. regulation only involves an established
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the body of technical regulations for which

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frequent and routine amendments are (Lat. 34°43′48″ N., long. 112°02′07″ W.) federal_register/code_of_federal-
necessary to keep them operationally That airspace extending upward from 700 regulations/ibr_locations.html.
current, is non-controversial and feet above the surface within a 4-mile radius FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace
unlikely to result in adverse or negative of Cottonwood Airport excluding that Designations and Reporting Points is
comments. It, therefore, (1) is not a airspace southwest of a line beginning where published yearly and effective on
‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under the 299° bearing from the airport intersects September 15.
the 4-mile radius to a point where the 181°
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a bearing from the airport intersects the 4-mile FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT radius; and that airspace 1.8 miles southwest Rebecca Shelby, Central Service Center,
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 and 1.2 miles northeast of the 150° bearing Operations Support Group, Federal
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) from the 4-mile radius to 15 miles southeast Aviation Administration, Southwest
does not warrant preparation of a of the airport. Region, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort
Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated Issued in Seattle, Washington, on October Worth, TX 76177; telephone: 817–222–
impact is so minimal. Since this is a 1, 2015. 5857.
routine matter that only affects air traffic Christopher Ramirez, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
procedures and air navigation, it is Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Authority for This Rulemaking
certified that this rule, when Service Center.
promulgated, does not have a significant The FAA’s authority to issue rules
[FR Doc. 2015–26002 Filed 10–15–15; 8:45 am]
economic impact on a substantial regarding aviation safety is found in
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
number of small entities under the Title 49 of the United States Code.
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator.
Environmental Review DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
The FAA has determined that this Federal Aviation Administration describes in more detail the scope of the
action qualifies for categorical exclusion agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
under the National Environmental 14 CFR Part 71 promulgated under the authority
Policy Act in accordance with FAA described in Subtitle VII, Part, A,
Order 1050.1E, ‘‘Environmental [Docket No. FAA–2015–1833; Airspace Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ Docket No. 15–ASW–7] section, the FAA is charged with
paragraph 311a. This airspace action is prescribing regulations to assign the use
Establishment of Class E Airspace;
not expected to cause any potentially of airspace necessary to ensure the
Marshall, AR safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
significant environmental impacts, and
no extraordinary circumstances exist AGENCY: Federal Aviation airspace. This regulation is within the
that warrant preparation of an Administration (FAA), DOT. scope of that authority as it establishes
environmental assessment. ACTION: Final rule. Class E airspace at Searcy County
Airport, Marshall, AR
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 SUMMARY: This action s establishes Class
History
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, E airspace at Marshall, AR. Controlled
Navigation (air). airspace is necessary to accommodate On August 13, 2015, the FAA
new Standard Instrument Approach published in the Federal Register a
Adoption of the Amendment notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
Procedures at Searcy County Airport.
In consideration of the foregoing, the This action enhances the safety and to establish Class E airspace extending
Federal Aviation Administration management of Instrument Flight Rules upward from 700 feet above the surface
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: (IFR) operations at the airport. at Searcy County Airport, Marshall, AR,
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, December copied incorrectly as Concordia Parish
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, Airport, (80 FR 48470). Interested
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR 10, 2015. The Director of the Federal
Register approves this incorporation by parties were invited to participate in
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND this rulemaking effort by submitting
REPORTING POINTS reference action under title 1, Code of
Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to written comments on the proposal to the
the annual revision of FAA Order FAA. No comments were received.
■ 1. The authority citation for Part 71 Class E airspace designations are
continues to read as follows: 7400.9 and publication of conforming
amendments. published in paragraph 6005 of FAA
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, Order 7400.9Z, dated August 6, 2015,
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Z, and effective September 15, 2015, which
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. Airspace Designations and Reporting is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
Points, and subsequent amendments can part 71.1. The Class E airspace
§ 71.1 [Amended] be viewed on line at http:// designations listed in this document
■ 2. The incorporation by reference in www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications. will be published subsequently in the
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9Z, For further information, you can contact Order.
Airspace Designations and Reporting the Airspace Policy and ATC
Points, dated August 6, 2015, and Regulations Group, Federal Aviation Availability and Summary of
effective September 15, 2015, is Administration, 800 Independence Documents for Incorporation by
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES

amended as follows: Avenue SW., Washington, DC, 29591; Reference
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas
telephone: 202–267–8783. The order is This document amends FAA Order
Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More also available for inspection at the 7400.9Z, airspace Designations and
Above the Surface of the Earth National Archives and Records Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015,
* * * * * Administration (NARA). For and effective September 15, 2015. FAA
information on the availability of this Order 7400.9Z is publicly available as
AWP AZ E5 Cottonwood, AZ [New] material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
Cottonwood Airport, AZ or go to http://www.archives.gov/ document. FAA Order 7400.9Z lists

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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.
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) 203-4500.
FR Citation		80 FR 62450
CFR Associated		Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)

80 FR 62450 - Establishment of Class E Airspace, Cottonwood, AZ

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