81_FR_11144 81 FR 11102 - Establishment of Class E Airspace, South Naknek, AK

81 FR 11102 - Establishment of Class E Airspace, South Naknek, AK

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 42 (March 3, 2016)

Page Range11102-11103
FR Document2016-04489

This action establishes Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at South Naknek NR 2 Airport, South Naknek, AK, to accommodate new Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures developed for the airport.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 42 (Thursday, March 3, 2016) 
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 42 (Thursday, March 3, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 11102-11103]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-04489]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2015-3108; Airspace Docket No. 12-AAL-15]


Establishment of Class E Airspace, South Naknek, AK

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes Class E airspace extending upward from 
700 feet above the surface at South Naknek NR 2 Airport, South Naknek, 
AK, to accommodate new Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System 
(GPS) standard instrument approach procedures developed for the 
airport.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, May 26, 2016. 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 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 
FAA Order 7400.9Z 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: Richard Roberts, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 1601 
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425) 203-4517.

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 South Naknek NR 2 Airport, 
South Naknek, AK.

History

    On November 24, 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 South Naknek NR 2 
Airport, South Naknek, AK. (80 FR 73150) FAA-2015-3108. 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 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 within a 6.5-mile radius of the South Naknek NR 2 
Airport, South Naknek, AK. This airspace is established to accommodate 
new Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) standard 
instrument approach procedures developed for the airport.

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 5-6.5a. 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).

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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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AAL AK E5 South Naknek, AK [New]

South Naknek NR 2 Airport, Alaska
    (Lat. 58[deg]42'08'' N., long. 157[deg]00'09'' W.)

That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 6.5-mile radius of South Naknek NR 2 Airport.

    Issued in Seattle, Washington, on February 19, 2016.
Christopher Ramirez,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2016-04489 Filed 3-2-16; 8:45 am]
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11102 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 42 / Thursday, March 3, 2016 / Rules and Regulations E. Sunset Date Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Availability and Summary of The HELP Rural Communities Act Administration, 800 Independence Documents for Incorporation by contemplates a process of up to 240 Avenue SW., Washington, DC 29591; Reference days for each application, including a telephone: 202–267–8783. The Order is This document amends FAA Order minimum of 90 days for public also available for inspection at the 7400.9Z, Airspace Designations and comments. The Bureau will consider National Archives and Records Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015, any application received before April 8, Administration (NARA). For and effective September 15, 2015. FAA 2017. The Bureau may, in its discretion, information on the availability of FAA Order 7400.9Z is publicly available as consider an application received on or Order 7400.9Z at NARA, call 202–741– listed in the ADDRESSES section of this after April 8, 2017, if it determines that 6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/ document. FAA Order 7400.9Z lists it is possible to complete the federal_register/code_of_federal- Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, designation decision process for that regulations/ibr_locations.html. air traffic service routes, and reporting application by the sunset date, based on FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace points. the time remaining, the complexity of Designations and Reporting Points, is The Rule the application, and any other relevant published yearly and effective on factors. The Bureau will notify the September 15. This amendment to Title 14, Code of applicant if it determines that it cannot Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: establishes Class E airspace extending complete the application process, in Richard Roberts, Federal Aviation which case the Bureau shall not upward from 700 feet above the surface Administration, Operations Support within a 6.5-mile radius of the South consider the application nor publish the Group, Western Service Center, 1601 application in the Federal Register as Naknek NR 2 Airport, South Naknek, Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057; AK. This airspace is established to described above in part VII.B. telephone (425) 203–4517. accommodate new Area Navigation Dated: February 26, 2016. (RNAV) Global Positioning System SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Richard Cordray, (GPS) standard instrument approach Director, Bureau of Consumer Financial Authority for This Rulemaking procedures developed for the airport. Protection. The FAA’s authority to issue rules Regulatory Notices and Analyses [FR Doc. 2016–04643 Filed 3–2–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AM–P 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 authority of the FAA Administrator. frequent and routine amendments are DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, necessary to keep them operationally Federal Aviation Administration describes in more detail the scope of the current, is non-controversial and agency’s authority. This rulemaking is unlikely to result in adverse or negative 14 CFR Part 71 promulgated under the authority comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a described in Subtitle VII, Part A, ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under [Docket No. FAA–2015–3108; Airspace Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a Docket No. 12–AAL–15] section, the FAA is charged with ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT prescribing regulations to assign the use Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 Establishment of Class E Airspace, of airspace necessary to ensure the FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) South Naknek, AK safety of aircraft and the efficient use of does not warrant preparation of a AGENCY: Federal Aviation airspace. This regulation is within the Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated Administration (FAA), DOT. scope of that authority as it establishes impact is so minimal. Since this is a ACTION: Final rule. controlled airspace at South Naknek NR routine matter that only affects air traffic 2 Airport, South Naknek, AK. procedures and air navigation, it is SUMMARY: This action establishes Class certified that this rule, when E airspace extending upward from 700 History promulgated, does not have a significant feet above the surface at South Naknek On November 24, 2015, the FAA economic impact on a substantial NR 2 Airport, South Naknek, AK, to published in the Federal Register a number of small entities under the accommodate new Area Navigation notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. (RNAV) Global Positioning System to establish Class E airspace extending Environmental Review (GPS) standard instrument approach upward from 700 feet above the surface procedures developed for the airport. The FAA has determined that this at South Naknek NR 2 Airport, South DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, May 26, action qualifies for categorical exclusion Naknek, AK. (80 FR 73150) FAA–2015– 2016. The Director of the Federal under the National Environmental 3108. Interested parties were invited to Register approves this incorporation by Policy Act in accordance with FAA participate in this rulemaking effort by reference action under Title 1, Code of Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental submitting written comments on the Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ proposal to the FAA. No comments the annual revision of FAA Order paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action were received. 7400.9 and publication of conforming is not expected to cause any potentially Class E airspace designations are significant environmental impacts, and mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES amendments. published in paragraph 6005 of FAA no extraordinary circumstances exist ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Z, Order 7400.9Z, dated August 6, 2015, that warrant preparation of an Airspace Designations and Reporting and effective September 15, 2015, which environmental assessment. Points, and subsequent amendments can is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ part 71.1. The Class E airspace Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 air_traffic/publications/. For further designation listed in this document will Airspace, Incorporation by reference, information, you can contact the be published subsequently in the Order. Navigation (air). 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Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 42 / Thursday, March 3, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 11103 Adoption of the Amendment Omnidirectional Range Tactical Air Amendment of Class E Airspace, Minot, In consideration of the foregoing, the Navigation (VORTAC), and Minot AFB, ND, is corrected as follows: Federal Aviation Administration in Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface, are § 71.1 [Amended] amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: added to the rule. The Title is also ■ On page 5905, column 1, after line 6, PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, amended to include Class D airspace. add the following text: B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR This does not change the boundaries or TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND operating requirements of the airspace. Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace. REPORTING POINTS DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, March 31, * * * * * 2016. The Director of the Federal AGL ND D Minot, ND [Corrected] ■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 Register approves this incorporation by continues to read as follows: Minot International Airport, ND reference action under Title 1, Code of (Lat. 48°15′28″ N., long. 101°16′41″ W.) Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, That airspace extending upward from the the annual revision of FAA Order 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. surface to and including 4,200 feet MSL 7400.9 and publication of conforming within a 4.2-mile radius of the Minot § 71.1 [Amended] amendments. International Airport. This Class D airspace ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Z, area is effective during the specific dates and ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in times established in advance by a Notice to 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9Z, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, and subsequent amendments can Airman. The effective date and time will Airspace Designations and Reporting thereafter be continuously published in the Points, dated August 6, 2015, and be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ air_traffic/publications/. For further Airport/facility Directory. effective September 15, 2015, is amended as follows: information, you can contact the AGL ND D Minot, ND [Corrected] Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Minot Air Force Base, ND Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Administration, 800 Independence (Lat. 48°24′57″ N., long. 101°21′29″ W.) Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Avenue SW., Washington, DC, 29591; Above the Surface of the Earth That airspace extending upward from the telephone: 202–267–8783. The Order is surface to and including 4,200 feet MSL * * * * * also available for inspection at the within a 5.6-mile radius of Minot AFB. This AAL AK E5 South Naknek, AK [New] National Archives and Records Class D airspace area is effective during the South Naknek NR 2 Airport, Alaska Administration (NARA). For specific dates and times established in information on the availability of FAA advance by a Notice to Airman. The effective (Lat. 58°42′08″ N., long. 157°00′09″ W.) Order 7400.9Z at NARA, call 202–741– date and time will thereafter be continuously That airspace extending upward from 700 published in the Airport/facility Directory. feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile 6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/ radius of South Naknek NR 2 Airport. federal_register/code_of_federal- Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas regulations/ibr_locations.html. Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Issued in Seattle, Washington, on February FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace Above the Surface of the Earth. 19, 2016. Designations and Reporting Points, is * * * * * Christopher Ramirez, published yearly and effective on Manager, Operations Support Group, Western September 15. AGL ND E5 Minot, ND [Corrected] Service Center. Minot AFB, ND FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: [FR Doc. 2016–04489 Filed 3–2–16; 8:45 am] (Lat. 48°24′57″ N., long. 101°21′29″ W.) Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Administration, Operations Support Deering TACAN (Lat. 48°24′55″ N., long. 101°21′58″ W.) Group, Central Service Center, 10101 Minot International Airport, ND Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX, (Lat. 48°15′28″ N., long. 101°16′41″ W.) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 76177; telephone (817) 222–5711. Minot VORTAC Federal Aviation Administration SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: (Lat. 48°15′37″ N., long. 101°17′13″ W.) History That airspace extending upward from 700 14 CFR Part 71 feet above the surface within a 7.1-mile The Federal Register published a radius of Minot AFB, and within 1.5 miles [Docket No. FAA–2015–7485; Airspace final rule amending Class E airspace at each side of the Deering TACAN 312° radial Docket No. 15–AGL–25] Minot International Airport, Minot, ND extending from the 7.1-mile radius of the (81 FR 5903, February 4, 2016) Docket AFB to 9.3 miles northwest of the AFB, and Amendment of Class D and Class E that airspace within a 7-mile radius of Minot No. FAA–2015–7485. Subsequent to Airspace; Minot, ND International Airport, and within 4.8 miles publication, the FAA found in AGENCY: Federal Aviation amending the airport reference point for each side of the Minot VORTAC 138° radial Administration (FAA), DOT. the airports and VORTAC, additional extending from the 7-mile radius of Minot existing controlled airspace was International Airport to 12.1 miles southeast ACTION: Final rule, correction. of the VORTAC; and that airspace extending inadvertently omitted from the rule. upward from 1,200 feet above the surface SUMMARY: This action amends a final This action adds adjustment of the within a 47-mile radius of Minot AFB, rule published in the Federal Register geographic coordinates in Class D excluding the area north of latitude 49°00′00″ of February 4, 2016, amending Class E airspace and Class E airspace extending N. surface area airspace and Class E upward from 700 feet above the surface mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES airspace designated as an extension at Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on February for the Minot, ND, area. 18, 2016. Minot International Airport, Minot, ND. Adjustment of the geographic Correction to Final Rule Walter Tweedy, coordinates of Minot International Accordingly, pursuant to the Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Airport and Minot AFB in Class D authority delegated to me, in the ATO Central Service Center. airspace, and Minot International Federal Register of February 4, 2016 (81 [FR Doc. 2016–04482 Filed 3–2–16; 8:45 am] Airport, Minot Very High Frequency FR 5903) FR Doc. 2016–02036, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:47 Mar 02, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\03MRR1.SGM 03MRR1


Document Created: 2016-03-03 03:51:12
Document Modified: 2016-03-03 03:51:12
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 0901 UTC, May 26, 2016. 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.
ContactRichard Roberts, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425) 203-4517.
FR Citation81 FR 11102 
CFR AssociatedAirspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)
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