81 FR 19860 - Amendment of Class D Airspace for Bartow, FL

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 66 (April 6, 2016)

Page Range		19860-19861
FR Document		2016-07783

This action amends Class D Airspace at Bartow Municipal Airport, Bartow, FL, by adjusting the ceiling of the Class D airspace area from 2,600 feet to 1,600 feet above the surface. This change allows the air traffic control tower at Tampa International Airport, Tampa, FL, to carry out Letter of Agreement procedures, already established, between Bartow Air Traffic Control Tower and Tampa Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) for the safety and management of standard instrument approach procedures (SIAPs) and for Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations in the area.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2016-4239; Airspace Docket No. 16-ASO-4]

Amendment of Class D Airspace for Bartow, FL

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends Class D Airspace at Bartow Municipal
Airport, Bartow, FL, by adjusting the ceiling of the Class D airspace
area from 2,600 feet to 1,600 feet above the surface. This change
allows the air traffic control tower at Tampa International Airport,
Tampa, FL, to carry out Letter of Agreement procedures, already
established, between Bartow Air Traffic Control Tower and Tampa
Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) for the safety and management
of standard instrument approach procedures (SIAPs) and for Instrument
Flight Rule (IFR) operations in the area.

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/airtraffic/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: 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 D airspace at Bartow Municipal Airport, Bartow, FL.

History

In a review of the airspace, the FAA found the Class D airspace
description for Bartow Municipal Airport, Bartow, FL, published in FAA
Order 7400.9Z, describes the ceiling as, extending upward from the
surface to and including 2,600 feet MSL. The Tampa International
Airport Class B airspace area has control of aircraft operating at and
above 1,800 feet MSL in the Bartow, FL, Class D airspace area. The FAA
is lowering the Class D airspace area to 1,600 feet MSL to avoid the
overlap between the two facilities. To avoid confusion on the part of
the pilots overflying the Bartow, FL, area, the FAA finds that notice
and public procedure under 5 U.S.C 553(b) are impracticable and
contrary to the public interest. To be consistent with the FAA's safety
mandate when an unsafe condition exists, the FAA finds good cause
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(d) for making this amendment effective in less
than 30 days to promote the safe and efficient handling of air traffic
in the area.
Class D airspace designations are published in paragraphs 5000 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
D 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 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 action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
Part 71 by lowering the Class D ceiling airspace area from 2,600 feet
MSL to and including 1,600 feet MSL at Bartow Municipal Airport,
Bartow, FL. The Letter of Agreement between Tampa TRACON and Bartow
ATCT, established June 3, 2013, states that Tampa TRACON shall control
aircraft operating at or above 1,800 feet MSL in the Bartow Airport
Class D airspace area. This airspace change eliminates pilot confusion
for those aircraft operating above 1,600 feet MSL in the Bartow Airport
Class D airspace area.

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.
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

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

Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.

* * * * *

ASO FL D Bartow, FL [Amended]

Bartow Municipal Airport, FL
(Lat. 27[deg]56'36'' N., long. 81[deg]47'00'' W.)

That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
1,600 feet MSL within a 4-mile radius of Bartow Municipal Airport.
This Class D 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 March 29, 2016.
Ryan W. Almasy,
Manager, Operations Support Group Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic
Organization.
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Within a 4.2-mile radius of Lake City be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ be consistent with the FAA’s safety
Gateway Airport. This Class E airspace area airtraffic/publications/. For further mandate when an unsafe condition
is effective during the specific dates and information, you can contact the exists, the FAA finds good cause
times established in advance by a Notice to Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(d) for making
Airmen. The effective date and time will
thereafter be continuously published in the
Administration, 800 Independence this amendment effective in less than 30
Airport/Facility Directory. Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; days to promote the safe and efficient
telephone: 202–267–8783. The Order is handling of air traffic in the area.
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas also available for inspection at the Class D airspace designations are
Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More National Archives and Records published in paragraphs 5000 of FAA
Above the Surface of the Earth. Order 7400.9Z dated August 6, 2015,
Administration (NARA). For
* * * * * information on the availability of FAA and effective September 15, 2015, which
ASO FL E5 Lake City, FL [Amended] Order 7400.9Z at NARA, call 202–741– is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/ part 71.1. The Class D airspace
Lake City Gateway Airport, FL
(Lat. 30°10′55″ N., long. 82°34′37″ W.) federal_register/code_of_federal- designations listed in this document
regulations/ibr_locations.html. will be published subsequently in the
That airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface within a 7-mile radius FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace Order.
of Lake City Gateway Airport. Designations and Reporting Points, is Availability and Summary of
Issued in College Park, Georgia, on March
published yearly and effective on Documents for Incorporation by
29, 2016. September 15. Reference
Ryan W. Almasy, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
This document amends FAA Order
Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Fornito, Operations Support Group, 7400.9Z, Airspace Designations and
Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015,
[FR Doc. 2016–07782 Filed 4–5–16; 8:45 am] Administration, P.O. Box 20636, and effective September 15, 2015. FAA
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Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) Order 7400.9Z is publicly available as
305–6364. listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: document. FAA Order 7400.9Z lists
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
Authority for This Rulemaking
air traffic service routes, and reporting
Federal Aviation Administration The FAA’s authority to issue rules points.
regarding aviation safety is found in
14 CFR Part 71 Title 49 of the United States Code. The Rule
[Docket No. FAA–2016–4239; Airspace Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the This action amends Title 14 Code of
Docket No. 16–ASO–4] authority of the FAA Administrator. Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 71 by
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, lowering the Class D ceiling airspace
Amendment of Class D Airspace for describes in more detail the scope of the area from 2,600 feet MSL to and
Bartow, FL agency’s authority. This rulemaking is including 1,600 feet MSL at Bartow
promulgated under the authority Municipal Airport, Bartow, FL. The
AGENCY: Federal Aviation described in Subtitle VII, Part, A, Letter of Agreement between Tampa
Administration (FAA), DOT. Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that TRACON and Bartow ATCT, established
ACTION: Final rule. section, the FAA is charged with June 3, 2013, states that Tampa
SUMMARY: This action amends Class D prescribing regulations to assign the use TRACON shall control aircraft operating
Airspace at Bartow Municipal Airport, of airspace necessary to ensure the at or above 1,800 feet MSL in the Bartow
Bartow, FL, by adjusting the ceiling of safety of aircraft and the efficient use of Airport Class D airspace area. This
the Class D airspace area from 2,600 feet airspace. This regulation is within the airspace change eliminates pilot
to 1,600 feet above the surface. This scope of that authority as it amends confusion for those aircraft operating
change allows the air traffic control Class D airspace at Bartow Municipal above 1,600 feet MSL in the Bartow
tower at Tampa International Airport, Airport, Bartow, FL. Airport Class D airspace area.
Tampa, FL, to carry out Letter of History Regulatory Notices and Analyses
Agreement procedures, already
In a review of the airspace, the FAA The FAA has determined that this
established, between Bartow Air Traffic
found the Class D airspace description regulation only involves an established
Control Tower and Tampa Terminal
for Bartow Municipal Airport, Bartow, body of technical regulations for which
Radar Approach Control (TRACON) for
FL, published in FAA Order 7400.9Z, frequent and routine amendments are
the safety and management of standard
describes the ceiling as, extending necessary to keep them operationally
instrument approach procedures
upward from the surface to and current. It, therefore: (1) Is not a
(SIAPs) and for Instrument Flight Rule
including 2,600 feet MSL. The Tampa ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under
(IFR) operations in the area.
International Airport Class B airspace Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, May 26, area has control of aircraft operating at ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT
2016. The Director of the Federal and above 1,800 feet MSL in the Bartow, Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
Register approves this incorporation by FL, Class D airspace area. The FAA is FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3)
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reference action under Title 1, Code of lowering the Class D airspace area to does not warrant preparation of a
Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to 1,600 feet MSL to avoid the overlap regulatory evaluation as the anticipated
the annual revision of FAA Order between the two facilities. To avoid impact is so minimal. Since this is a
7400.9 and publication of conforming confusion on the part of the pilots routine matter that only affects air traffic
amendments. overflying the Bartow, FL, area, the FAA procedures and air navigation, it is
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Z, finds that notice and public procedure certified that this rule, when
Airspace Designations and Reporting under 5 U.S.C 553(b) are impracticable promulgated, does not have a significant
Points, and subsequent amendments can and contrary to the public interest. To economic impact on a substantial

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number of small entities under the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION minimum usage requirement for
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Operating Authorizations (OAs or slots)
Federal Aviation Administration with defined exceptions; (3) provided a
Environmental Review mechanism for withdrawal of OAs for
The FAA has determined that this 14 CFR Part 93 FAA operational reasons; (4) established
action qualifies for categorical exclusion [Docket No.: FAA–2008–0221] procedures to allocate withdrawn,
under the National Environmental surrendered, or unallocated OAs; and,
Policy Act in accordance with FAA Change of Newark Liberty International (5) allowed for trades and leases of OAs
Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental Airport (EWR) Designation for consideration for the duration of the
Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ Order.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation On January 8, 2015, the Department of
paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action
Administration (FAA), DOT. Transportation (DOT) and FAA issued
is not expected to cause any potentially
ACTION: Change of Newark Liberty the Slot Management and Transparency
significant environmental impacts, and
International Airport (EWR) for LaGuardia Airport, John F. Kennedy
no extraordinary circumstances exist
Designation. International Airport, and Newark
that warrant preparation of an
Liberty International Airport Notice of
environmental assessment. SUMMARY: This document announces Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM).3 The
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 that the FAA will designate Newark DOT and FAA are currently reviewing
Liberty International Airport (EWR) as a the comments received on the NPRM
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Level 2, schedule-facilitated airport and considering the impacts of the EWR
Navigation (air). under the International Air Transport Level 2 designation on the rulemaking.
Adoption of the Amendment Association (IATA) Worldwide Slot Based on the FAA’s review of
Guidelines (WSG) effective for the operational performance, demand, and
In consideration of the foregoing, the Winter 2016 scheduling season, which capacity discussed in this document,
Federal Aviation Administration begins on October 30, 2016. The FAA Level 3 slot controls are no longer
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: has determined this designation is warranted for EWR. Rather, the FAA
necessary based on an updated demand will transition EWR to a Level 2,
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, and capacity analysis of the airport. The schedule-facilitated airport, starting
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR current FAA Order designating EWR as with the Winter 2016 scheduling
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND a Level 3, slot-controlled airport will season. In addition, the FAA also has
REPORTING POINTS expire on October 29, 2016. updated the performance, demand, and
DATES: This designation takes effect on capacity analyses for JFK and LGA and
■ 1. The authority citation for Part 71 October 30, 2016. has determined that Level 3 slot-
continues to read as follows: controlled restrictions remain necessary
ADDRESSES: Requests may be submitted
for these airports. Therefore, through
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, by mail to Slot Administration Office,
separate notices published in the
40113, 40120, E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, AGC–220 Office of the Chief Counsel,
Federal Register, the FAA will be
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. 800 Independence Ave. SW.,
extending the JFK and LGA Orders until
Washington, DC 20591; facsimile: 202–
§ 71.1 [Amended] October 27, 2018.
267–7277; or by email to: 7-AWA- This document confirms the EWR
■ 2. The incorporation by reference in slotadmin@faa.gov. Order will expire on October 29, 2016.
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9Z, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For A copy of this document will be placed
Airspace Designations and Reporting questions contact: Susan Pfingstler, in Docket FAA–2008–0221. As
Points, dated August 6, 2015, effective System Operations Services, Air Traffic explained herein, the FAA is
September 15, 2015, is amended as Organization, Federal Aviation designating EWR as a Level 2 airport
follows: Administration, 600 Independence effective October 30, 2016. As further
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; explained in this document, the FAA
Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace. telephone (202) 267–6462; email has conducted a screening for potential
* * * * * susan.pfingstler@faa.gov. impacts to noise and air emissions as a
ASO FL D Bartow, FL [Amended] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: result of this change in designation at
Bartow Municipal Airport, FL EWR and has determined that the
Background
(Lat. 27°56′36″ N., long. 81°47′00″ W.) proposed action does not have the
By Order dated May 21, 2008, the potential to cause a significant impact.
That airspace extending upward from the
FAA placed temporary limits on
surface to and including 1,600 feet MSL Capacity and Operational Performance
within a 4-mile radius of Bartow Municipal
scheduled operations at EWR to mitigate
congestion and delays at the airport.1 Review
Airport. This Class D airspace area is
effective during the specific dates and times The Order addressed the FAA’s concern The FAA regularly reviews
established in advance by a Notice to about a spillover effect in the summer operational performance and demand at
Airmen. The effective date and time will 2008 scheduling season resulting from the New York City area airports as part
thereafter be continuously published in the the Agency’s Order limiting operations of ongoing efforts to improve the
Airport/Facility Directory. at John F. Kennedy International Airport efficiency of the air traffic control
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(JFK), which took effect in March 2008.2 system. Section 413 of the FAA
Issued in College Park, Georgia, on March
Under the EWR Order, the FAA (1) Modernization and Reform Act, Pub. L.
29, 2016.
established hourly limits of 81 112–95, 126 Stat. 11 (Feb. 14, 2012),
Ryan W. Almasy, requires the FAA to take actions to
scheduled operations during the peak
Manager, Operations Support Group Eastern period; (2) imposed an 80 percent ensure that aircraft operations of air
Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. carriers do not exceed the hourly
[FR Doc. 2016–07783 Filed 4–5–16; 8:45 am] 1 73 FR 29550 (May 21, 2008).
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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
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Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule.
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.
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		81 FR 19860
CFR Associated		Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)

81 FR 19860 - Amendment of Class D Airspace for Bartow, FL

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