81 FR 17374 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Butte, MT
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 60 (March 29, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 60 (March 29, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 60 (Tuesday, March 29, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 17374-17375] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-06935] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA-2015-3772; Airspace Docket No. 15-ANM-21] Amendment of Class E Airspace; Butte, MT AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E surface area airspace and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Bert Mooney Airport, Butte, MT. After a review, the FAA found it necessary to amend the standard instrument approach procedures for the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at 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 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 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: Turan Wright, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425) 203-4553. 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 controlled airspace at Bert Mooney Airport, Butte, MT. History On December 18, 2015, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to modify Class E surface area airspace and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Bert Mooney Airport, Butte, MT (80 FR 78986) FAA-2015-3772. 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 6002 and 6005, respectively, 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, [[Page 17375]] 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 surface area airspace and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Bert Mooney Airport, Butte, MT. Class E surface area airspace is increased upward from the surface within a 4.3-mile radius of Bert Mooney Airport, with a segment extending to 11.5 miles to the northwest of the airport. Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface is modified to within a 5.2-mile radius of Bert Mooney Airport, with a segment extending from the 5.2-mile radius to 6 miles to the southeast, 20.7 miles to the north, and 27.5 miles to the northwest of the airport. Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6002 and 6005, respectively, 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 D and Class E airspace designations listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order. 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). 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 0 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] 0 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 Areas Designated as an Extension. * * * * * ANM MT E2 Butte, MT [Modified] Bert Mooney Airport, MT (Lat. 45[deg]57'17'' N., long. 112[deg]29'51'' W.) That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.3- mile radius of the Bert Mooney Airport, and within 4.3 miles south of and parallel to the 309[deg] bearing of the airport extending from the 4.3-mile radius to the 11.5 miles northwest, thence clockwise along the 11.5-mile radius to 2.5 miles east of and parallel to the 347[deg] bearing from the airport extending from the 4.3-mile radius to 11.5 miles north of the airport. Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth. * * * * * ANM MT E5 Butte, MT [Modified] Bert Mooney Airport, MT (Lat. 45[deg]57'17'' N., long. 112[deg]29'51'' W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface bounded by a line beginning at Lat. 46[deg]17'24'' N., Long. 112[deg]44'15'' W.; to Lat. 46[deg]18'25'' N., Long. 112[deg]30'26'' W.; to Lat. 45[deg]55'41'' N., Long. 112[deg]20'52'' W.; to Lat. 45[deg]50'32'' N., Long. 112[deg]26'02'' W.; to Lat. 45[deg]57'11'' N., Long. 112[deg]47'54'' W.; to Lat. 46[deg]11'45'' N., Long. 113[deg]04'28'' W.; thence to point of beginning; that airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface bounded by a line beginning at Lat. 45[deg]35'00'' N., Long. 113[deg]05'00'' W.; to Lat. 46[deg]37'00'' N., Long. 113[deg]05'00'' W.; to Lat. 46[deg]37'00'' N., Long. 112[deg]26'00'' W.; to Lat. 46[deg]16'00'' N., Long. 112[deg]00'00'' W.; to Lat. 45[deg]35'00'' N., Long. 112[deg]00'00'' W.; thence to point of beginning. Issued in Seattle, Washington, on March 16, 2016. Tracey Johnson, Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center. 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to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For federal_register/code_of_federal-
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, information on the availability of this regulations/ibr_locations.html.
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind (5) You may view this service information Designations and Reporting Points, is
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; that is incorporated by reference at the published yearly and effective on
telephone 425–227–1138; fax 425–227–1149. National Archives and Records
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- Administration (NARA). For information on
September 15.
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using the availability of this material at NARA, call FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Turan Wright, Federal Aviation
principal inspector, or lacking a principal www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Administration, Operations Support
inspector, the manager of the local flight locations.html. Group, Western Service Center, 1601
standards district office/certificate holding Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057;
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March
district office. The AMOC approval letter telephone (425) 203–4553.
16, 2016.
must specifically reference this AD.
Michael Kaszycki, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Authority for This Rulemaking
actions from a manufacturer, the action must Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
be accomplished using a method approved [FR Doc. 2016–06524 Filed 3–28–16; 8:45 am]
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– regarding aviation safety is found in
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116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or Title 49 of the United States Code.
the European Aviation Safety Agency Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION authority of the FAA Administrator.
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
the DOA, the approval must include the describes in more detail the scope of the
Federal Aviation Administration
DOA-authorized signature. agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any promulgated under the authority
service information contains procedures or 14 CFR Part 71
tests that are identified as RC, those
described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
[Docket No. FAA–2015–3772; Airspace Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
procedures and tests must be done to comply Docket No. 15–ANM–21]
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are section, the FAA is charged with
not identified as RC are recommended. Those Amendment of Class E Airspace; prescribing regulations to assign the use
procedures and tests that are not identified Butte, MT of airspace necessary to ensure the
as RC may be deviated from using accepted safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
methods in accordance with the operator’s AGENCY: Federal Aviation airspace. This regulation is within the
maintenance or inspection program without Administration (FAA), DOT. scope of that authority as it amends
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided controlled airspace at Bert Mooney
the procedures and tests identified as RC can ACTION: Final rule.
Airport, Butte, MT.
be done and the airplane can be put back in
SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E
an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or History
changes to procedures or tests identified as surface area airspace and Class E
RC require approval of an AMOC. airspace extending upward from 700 On December 18, 2015, the FAA
feet above the surface at Bert Mooney published in the Federal Register a
(i) Related Information Airport, Butte, MT. After a review, the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
Refer to Mandatory Continuing FAA found it necessary to amend the to modify Class E surface area airspace
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA standard instrument approach and Class E airspace extending upward
Airworthiness Directive 2015–0028R1, dated procedures for the safety and from 700 feet above the surface at Bert
May 29, 2015, for related information. This Mooney Airport, Butte, MT (80 FR
management of Instrument Flight Rules
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the 78986) FAA–2015–3772. Interested
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by (IFR) operations at the airport.
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA- DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, May 26, parties were invited to participate in
2015–5815. 2016. The Director of the Federal this rulemaking effort by submitting
Register approves this incorporation by written comments on the proposal to the
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference FAA. No comments were received.
reference action under Title 1, Code of
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to Class E airspace designations are
approved the incorporation by reference published in paragraph 6002 and 6005,
(IBR) of the service information listed in this the annual revision of FAA Order
7400.9 and publication of conforming respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9Z,
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR dated August 6, 2015, and effective
part 51. amendments.
September 15, 2015, which is
(2) You must use this service information ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Z,
as applicable to do the actions required by
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
Airspace Designations and Reporting part 71.1. The Class E airspace
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–52–3086,
Points, and subsequent amendments can designation listed in this document will
Revision 01, dated April 25, 2014. be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ be published subsequently in the Order.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–52–4094, air_traffic/publications/. For further
Revision 01, dated April 25, 2014. information, you can contact the Availability and Summary of
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–52– Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Documents for Incorporation by
5019, Revision 01, dated April 25, 2014. Administration, 800 Independence Reference
(3) For service information identified in Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; This document amends FAA Order
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this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness telephone: 202–267–8783. The Order is 7400.9Z, Airspace Designations and
Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, also available for inspection at the Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33
5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email
National Archives and Records and effective September 15, 2015. FAA
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; Administration (NARA). For Order 7400.9Z is publicly available as
Internet http://www.airbus.com. information on the availability of FAA listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
(4) You may view this service information Order 7400.9Z at NARA, call 202–741– document. FAA Order 7400.9Z lists
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/ Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
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air traffic service routes, and reporting no extraordinary circumstances exist 112°00′00″ W.; to Lat. 45°35′00″ N., Long.
points. that warrant preparation of an 112°00′00″ W.; thence to point of beginning.
environmental assessment. Issued in Seattle, Washington, on March
The Rule
16, 2016.
This amendment to Title 14, Code of Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Tracey Johnson,
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Manager, Operations Support Group, Western
modifies Class E surface area airspace Navigation (air). Service Center.
and Class E airspace extending upward [FR Doc. 2016–06935 Filed 3–28–16; 8:45 am]
from 700 feet above the surface at Bert Adoption of the Amendment
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Mooney Airport, Butte, MT. Class E In consideration of the foregoing, the
surface area airspace is increased Federal Aviation Administration
upward from the surface within a 4.3- amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
mile radius of Bert Mooney Airport,
with a segment extending to 11.5 miles PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, Federal Aviation Administration
to the northwest of the airport. Class E B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
airspace extending upward from 700 TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND 14 CFR Part 71
feet above the surface is modified to REPORTING POINTS
within a 5.2-mile radius of Bert Mooney [Docket No. FAA–2015–7484; Airspace
■ 1. The authority citation for Part 71 Docket No. 15–AGL–24]
Airport, with a segment extending from
the 5.2-mile radius to 6 miles to the continues to read as follows:
Amendment of Class D and Class E
southeast, 20.7 miles to the north, and Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, Airspace for the Following Minnesota
27.5 miles to the northwest of the 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, Towns: Rochester, MN; and St. Cloud,
airport. 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
MN
Class E airspace designations are
§ 71.1 [Amended]
published in paragraph 6002 and 6005, AGENCY: Federal Aviation
respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9Z, ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in Administration (FAA), DOT.
dated August 6, 2015 and effective 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9Z, ACTION: Final rule, delay of effective
September 15, 2015, which is Airspace Designations and Reporting date, correction.
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR Points, dated August 6, 2015, and
71.1. The Class D and Class E airspace effective September 15, 2015, is SUMMARY: This action changes the
designations listed in this document amended as follows: effective date of a final rule published
will be published subsequently in the in the Federal Register of February 8,
Order. Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Areas 2016, amending Class E surface area
Designated as an Extension. airspace and Class E airspace designated
Regulatory Notices and Analyses * * * * * as an extension at Rochester
The FAA has determined that this ANM MT E2 Butte, MT [Modified] International Airport, Rochester, MN;
regulation only involves an established and St. Cloud Regional Airport, St.
Bert Mooney Airport, MT
body of technical regulations for which (Lat. 45°57′17″ N., long. 112°29′51″ W.)
Cloud, MN. This correction adds the
frequent and routine amendments are That airspace extending upward from the part-time Notice to Airmen (NOTAM)
necessary to keep them operationally surface within a 4.3-mile radius of the Bert language inadvertently removed from
current, is non-controversial and Mooney Airport, and within 4.3 miles south the Class E surface area descriptions for
unlikely to result in adverse or negative of and parallel to the 309° bearing of the the above airports. Additionally,
comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a airport extending from the 4.3-mile radius to adjustment is made to the geographic
‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under the 11.5 miles northwest, thence clockwise coordinates of Rochester International
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a along the 11.5-mile radius to 2.5 miles east Airport in the Class D airspace and
‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT of and parallel to the 347° bearing from the Class E airspace extending upward from
airport extending from the 4.3-mile radius to
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 11.5 miles north of the airport.
700 feet above the surface. The Title is
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) also amended to include Class D
does not warrant preparation of a Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas airspace.
Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More
Above the Surface of the Earth. DATES: This correction is effective 0901
impact is so minimal. Since this is a UTC, April 28, 2016, and the effective
routine matter that only affects air traffic * * * * *
date of the rule amending 14 CFR part
procedures and air navigation, it is ANM MT E5 Butte, MT [Modified] 71, published on February 8, 2016 (81
certified that this rule, when Bert Mooney Airport, MT FR 6448) is delayed to 0901 UTC April
promulgated, does not have a significant (Lat. 45°57′17″ N., long. 112°29′51″ W.) 28, 2016. The Director of the Federal
economic impact on a substantial That airspace extending upward from 700 Register approves this incorporation by
number of small entities under the feet above the surface bounded by a line reference action under Title 1, Code of
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. beginning at Lat. 46°17′24″ N., Long. Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
112°44′15″ W.; to Lat. 46°18′25″ N., Long.
Environmental Review the annual revision of FAA Order
112°30′26″ W.; to Lat. 45°55′41″ N., Long.
112°20′52″ W.; to Lat. 45°50′32″ N., Long. 7400.9 and publication of conforming
The FAA has determined that this
112°26′02″ W.; to Lat. 45°57′11″ N., Long. amendments.
action qualifies for categorical exclusion
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under the National Environmental 112°47′54″ W.; to Lat. 46°11′45″ N., Long. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Policy Act in accordance with FAA 113°04′28″ W.; thence to point of beginning; Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation
that airspace extending upward from 1,200 Administration, Operations Support
Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental feet above the surface bounded by a line
Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ beginning at Lat. 45°35′00″ N., Long.
Group, Central Service Center, 10101
paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action 113°05′00″ W.; to Lat. 46°37′00″ N., Long. Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX
is not expected to cause any potentially 113°05′00″ W.; to Lat. 46°37′00″ N., Long. 76177; telephone (817) 222–5711.
significant environmental impacts, and 112°26′00″ W.; to Lat. 46°16′00″ N., Long. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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