80_FR_64523 80 FR 64318 - Establishment of Class E Airspace; Vancouver, WA

80 FR 64318 - Establishment of Class E Airspace; Vancouver, WA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 205 (October 23, 2015)

Page Range64318-64319
FR Document2015-26948

This action establishes Class E surface area airspace at Pearson Field, Vancouver, WA, to accommodate existing Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPS) at the airport. This enhances the safety and management of SIAPs for Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport.

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 205 (Friday, October 23, 2015) 
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 205 (Friday, October 23, 2015)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 64318-64319]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-26948]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2015-3322; Airspace Docket No. 15-ANM-16]


Establishment of Class E Airspace; Vancouver, WA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes Class E surface area airspace at 
Pearson Field, Vancouver, WA, to accommodate existing Standard 
Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPS) at the airport. This enhances 
the safety and management of SIAPs for 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 Pearson Field, Vancouver, WA.

History

    On August 27, 2015, the FAA published in the Federal Register a 
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to establish Class E surface area 
airspace Pearson Field, Vancouver, WA (80 FR 51970). Interested parties 
were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting 
written comments on the proposal to the FAA. Eight comments were 
received on the proposal. Seven comments were received supporting the 
proposal. One comment was received from Bryan Painter stating that the 
airport did not need Class E surface airspace. The FAA does not agree. 
The FAA's decision to establish Class E surface airspace at Pearson 
Field is the result of years of collaborative efforts between local 
aircraft owner/operators, airport officials, and the FAA to make the 
airspace safe for aircraft flying within the National Airspace System, 
specifically within Portland International Airport airspace.
    Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6002 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.

[[Page 64319]]

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 surface area airspace, at Pearson Field, 
Vancouver, WA. A review of the airspace revealed current standard 
instrument approach procedures not being fully contained within 
controlled airspace. Class E surface area airspace is established 
within an area 4.9 miles west, 4 miles east, 2.9 miles north, and 1.8 
miles south of Pearson Field.

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 1050.1F, ``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 6002 Class E Airspace Designated as Surface Areas.

* * * * *

ANM OR E2 Vancouver, WA [New]

Pearson Field, WA
    (Lat. 45[deg]37'14'' N., Long. 122[deg]39'23'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface bounded by a 
line beginning at Lat. 45[deg]36'06'' N., Long. 122[deg]46'29'' W.; 
to Lat. 45[deg]38'27'' N., Long. 122[deg]46'19'' W.; to Lat. 
45[deg]40'21'' N., Long. 122[deg]44'08'' W.; to Lat. 45[deg]39'49'' 
N., Long. 122[deg]33'23'' W.; to Lat. 45[deg]34'51'' N., Long. 
122[deg]33'53'' W.; thence to the point of beginning.


    Issued in Seattle, Washington, on October 15, 2015.
Christopher Ramirez,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2015-26948 Filed 10-22-15; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

64318 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 205 / Friday, October 23, 2015 / Rules and Regulations body of technical regulations for which ASW LA E5 Vidalia, LA [New] FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace frequent and routine amendments are Concordia Parish Airport, LA Designations and Reporting Points, is necessary to keep them operationally (Lat. 31°33′43″ N., long. 91°30′23″ W.) published yearly and effective on current, is non-controversial and That airspace extending upward from 700 September 15. unlikely to result in adverse or negative feet above the surface within a 7.7-mile radius of Concordia Parish Airport, and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under within 2 miles each side of the 174° bearing Steve Haga, Federal Aviation Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a from the airport extending from the 7.7 mile Administration, Operations Support ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT radius to 9 miles south of the airport. Group, Western Service Center, 1601 Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 Issued in Fort Worth, TX, on October 14, Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057; FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) 2015. telephone (425) 203–4563. does not warrant preparation of a Walter Tweedy, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: regulatory evaluation as the anticipated Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, impact is so minimal. Since this is a ATO Central Service Center. Authority for This Rulemaking routine matter that only affects air traffic [FR Doc. 2015–26947 Filed 10–22–15; 8:45 am] The FAA’s authority to issue rules procedures and air navigation, it is BILLING CODE 4910–13–P regarding aviation safety is found in certified that this rule, when Title 49 of the United States Code. promulgated, does not have a significant Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the economic impact on a substantial DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION authority of the FAA Administrator. number of small entities under the Federal Aviation Administration Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. describes in more detail the scope of the Environmental Review 14 CFR Part 71 agency’s authority. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority The FAA has determined that this [Docket No. FAA–2015–3322; Airspace described in Subtitle VII, Part A, action qualifies for categorical exclusion Docket No. 15–ANM–16] Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that under the National Environmental section, the FAA is charged with Policy Act in accordance with FAA Establishment of Class E Airspace; prescribing regulations to assign the use Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental Vancouver, WA of airspace necessary to ensure the Impacts: Policies and Procedures’’ safety of aircraft and the efficient use of AGENCY: Federal Aviation paragraph 311a. This airspace action is airspace. This regulation is within the Administration (FAA), DOT. not expected to cause any potentially scope of that authority as it establishes significant environmental impacts, and ACTION: Final rule. controlled airspace at Pearson Field, no extraordinary circumstances exists Vancouver, WA. SUMMARY: This action establishes Class that warrant preparation of an E surface area airspace at Pearson Field, environmental assessment. History Vancouver, WA, to accommodate List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 existing Standard Instrument Approach On August 27, 2015, the FAA Procedures (SIAPS) at the airport. This published in the Federal Register a Airspace, Incorporation by reference, enhances the safety and management of Navigation (air). notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) SIAPs for Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) to establish Class E surface area airspace Adoption of the Amendment operations at the airport. Pearson Field, Vancouver, WA (80 FR DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, December 51970). Interested parties were invited In consideration of the foregoing, the 10, 2015. The Director of the Federal to participate in this rulemaking effort Federal Aviation Administration Register approves this incorporation by by submitting written comments on the amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: reference action under Title 1, Code of proposal to the FAA. Eight comments PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to were received on the proposal. Seven B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR the annual revision of FAA Order comments were received supporting the TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND 7400.9 and publication of conforming proposal. One comment was received REPORTING POINTS amendments. from Bryan Painter stating that the ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Z, airport did not need Class E surface ■ 1. The authority citation for Part 71 Airspace Designations and Reporting airspace. The FAA does not agree. The continues to read as follows: Points, and subsequent amendments can FAA’s decision to establish Class E be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ surface airspace at Pearson Field is the Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, result of years of collaborative efforts 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can contact the between local aircraft owner/operators, 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389 Airspace Policy and ATC Regulations airport officials, and the FAA to make § 71.1 [Amended] Group, Federal Aviation the airspace safe for aircraft flying Administration, 800 Independence within the National Airspace System, ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in Avenue SW., Washington, DC 29591; specifically within Portland 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9Z, telephone: 202–267–8783. The Order is International Airport airspace. Airspace Designations and Reporting also available for inspection at the Class E airspace designations are mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES Points, dated August 6, 2015, and National Archives and Records published in paragraph 6002 of FAA effective September 15, 2015, is Administration (NARA). For Order 7400.9Z, dated August 6, 2015, amended as follows: information on the availability of this and effective September 15, 2015, which Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR Extending Upward From 700 feet or More or go to http://www.archives.gov/ part 71.1. The Class E airspace Above the Surface of the Earth. federal_register/code_of_federal- designation listed in this document will * * * * * regulations/ibr_locations.html. be published subsequently in the Order. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:44 Oct 22, 2015 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\23OCR1.SGM 23OCR1

Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 205 / Friday, October 23, 2015 / Rules and Regulations 64319 Availability and Summary of Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 the same as, and will supplement, Documents for Incorporation by Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Department of State guidance currently Reference Navigation (air). in the Foreign Affairs Manual, which is also available to the public. This document amends FAA Order Adoption of the Amendment DATES: This rule will be effective on 7400.9Z, Airspace Designations and November 23, 2015. In consideration of the foregoing, the Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015, Federal Aviation Administration FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: and effective September 15, 2015. FAA amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: Alice Kottmyer, Office of the Legal Order 7400.9Z is publicly available as Adviser, who may be reached at (202) listed in the ADDRESSES section of this PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, 647–2318. document. FAA Order 7400.9Z lists B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND air traffic service routes, and reporting to Section 206 of the Foreign Service REPORTING POINTS Act of 1980 (the Act), codified at 22 points. ■ 1. The authority citation for Part 71 U.S.C. 3926, the Secretary of State may The Rule continues to read as follows: prescribe regulations to carry out functions under the Act. The Secretary This amendment to Title 14, Code of Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, has done so in the Department’s Foreign Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, Affairs Manual (FAM). establishes Class E surface area airspace, 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. The FAM is the formal written at Pearson Field, Vancouver, WA. A § 71.1 [Amended] document for recording, maintaining, review of the airspace revealed current and issuing Department directives, standard instrument approach ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in which are written communications procedures not being fully contained 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9Z, establishing and prescribing the within controlled airspace. Class E Airspace Designations and Reporting organizations, policies, or procedures surface area airspace is established Points, dated August 6, 2015, and that provide an official basis of within an area 4.9 miles west, 4 miles effective September 15, 2015, is Department operation. east, 2.9 miles north, and 1.8 miles amended as follows: The Foreign Service includes south of Pearson Field. Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace personnel not only from the Designated as Surface Areas. Department, but U.S. Agency for Regulatory Notices and Analyses * * * * * International Development, and certain The FAA has determined that this ANM OR E2 Vancouver, WA [New] offices within the Departments of regulation only involves an established Commerce and Agriculture, among Pearson Field, WA others. FSOs may be recruited both from body of technical regulations for which (Lat. 45°37′14″ N., Long. 122°39′23″ W.) frequent and routine amendments are current federal personnel (for example, That airspace extending upward from the from the civil service) and from the necessary to keep them operationally surface bounded by a line beginning at Lat. current, is non-controversial and 45°36′06″ N., Long. 122°46′29″ W.; to Lat. general public. Recruitment from unlikely to result in adverse or negative 45°38′27″ N., Long. 122°46′19″ W.; to Lat. current federal service is covered by the comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a 45°40′21″ N., Long. 122°44′08″ W.; to Lat. FAM. ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under 45°39′49″ N., Long. 122°33′23″ W.; to Lat. The procedures relating to Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a 45°34′51″ N., Long. 122°33′53″ W.; thence to recruitment of FSOs from the general ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT the point of beginning. public are covered by rules published in Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 the CFR, in part 11. However, since Issued in Seattle, Washington, on October many of the policies and procedures FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) 15, 2015. does not warrant preparation of a dealing with the latter appointments are Christopher Ramirez, the same as those used to appoint Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated Manager, Operations Support Group, Western impact is so minimal. Since this is a current federal personnel to the Foreign Service Center. Service, the provisions of part 11 and routine matter that only affects air traffic [FR Doc. 2015–26948 Filed 10–22–15; 8:45 am] procedures and air navigation, it is the FAM must be consistent. Therefore, certified that this rule, when BILLING CODE 4910–13–P where part 11 uses the same procedures as the FAM, it refers to the relevant promulgated, does not have a significant FAM provisions. economic impact on a substantial DEPARTMENT OF STATE Other than a minor amendment in number of small entities under the 2002 (see 67 FR 46108), part 11 has criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. 22 CFR Part 11 remained as it was drafted 31 years ago; Environmental Review [Public Notice: 9324] whereas, the relevant provisions of the FAM were updated in 2013. This The FAA has determined that this RIN 1400–AD59 rulemaking harmonizes the two action qualifies for categorical exclusion authorities. The Department believes under the National Environmental Appointment of Foreign Service that a revised part 11, together with the Policy Act in accordance with FAA Officers FAM, provide comprehensive guidance Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental AGENCY: Department of State. for both internal stakeholders and mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ ACTION: Final rule. interested members of the general paragraph 311a. This airspace action is public on the appointment of Foreign not expected to cause any potentially SUMMARY: The Department of State Service Officers. significant environmental impacts, and amends provisions in the Code of The Department’s revision of part 11 no extraordinary circumstances exist Federal Regulations related to the is part of its Retrospective Review that warrant preparation of an appointment of Foreign Service Officers. conducted pursuant to Executive Order environmental assessment. 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Document Created: 2015-12-14 15:32:46
Document Modified: 2015-12-14 15:32:46
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesEffective 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.
ContactSteve Haga, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425) 203-4563.
FR Citation80 FR 64318 
CFR AssociatedAirspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)
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