81 FR 4220 - Proposed Revocation of Class D Airspace; Vancouver, WA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 16 (January 26, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 16 (January 26, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-01415 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 16 (Tuesday, January 26, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 4220-4221] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-01415] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA-2015-4133; Airspace Docket No. 15-ANM-27] Proposed Revocation of Class D Airspace; Vancouver, WA AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action proposes to remove Class D airspace at Pearson Field, Vancouver, WA. FAA Joint Order 7400.2K states that non-towered airports requiring a surface area will be designated Class E. Class E surface area airspace was established on December 10, 2015. The FAA is proposing this action due to the lack of an operating air traffic control tower at Pearson Field Airport, Vancouver, WA. DATES: Comments must be received on or before March 11, 2016. ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 366-9826. You must identify FAA Docket No. FAA-2015- 4133; Airspace Docket No. 15-ANM-27, at the beginning of your comments. You may also submit comments through the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any comments received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets Office between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The Docket Office (telephone 1-800- 647-5527), is on the ground floor of the building at the above address. 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: 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 would remove Class D airspace at Pearson Field Airport, Vancouver, WA. Comments Invited Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments, as they may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. Communications should identify both docket numbers and be submitted in triplicate to the address listed above. Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments on this notice must submit with those comments a self-addressed, stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ``Comments to Docket No. FAA-2015-4133; Airspace Docket No. 15-ANM-27.'' The postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter. Availability of NPRMs An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking documents can also be accessed through the FAA's Web page at http://www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/. You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any comments received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets Office (see the ADDRESSES section for the address and phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. An informal docket may also be examined during normal business hours at the Northwest Mountain Regional Office of the Federal Aviation Administration, Air Traffic Organization, Western Service Center, Operations Support Group, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057. Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future NPRMs should contact the FAA's Office of Rulemaking, (202) 267-9677, for a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11-2A, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Distribution System, which describes the application procedure. Availability and Summary of Documents Proposed for Incorporation by Reference This document would amend 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 [[Page 4221]] 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 Proposal The FAA is proposing an amendment to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 71 by removing Class D airspace at Pearson Field Airport, Vancouver, WA. FAA Joint Order 7400.2K states that if non-towered airports requiring a surface area, the airspace will be designated Class E. There is no operating control tower at Pearson Field Airport, Vancouver, WA, which would remove the necessity of the Class D airspace. Class D airspace designations are published in paragraph 5000 of FAA Order 7400.9Y, dated August 6, 2014, and effective September 15, 2014, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class D 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 will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when promulgated, would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Environmental Review This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures'' prior to any FAA final regulatory action. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, the Federal Aviation Administration proposes to amend 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 14 CFR 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 5000 Class D Airspace. * * * * * ANM WA D Vancouver, WA [Removed] Issued in Seattle, Washington, on January 19, 2016. Mindy Wright, Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center. [FR Doc. 2016-01415 Filed 1-25-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Comments Invited
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590;
a manufacturer or other source, use these Interested parties are invited to
telephone (202) 366–9826. You must participate in this proposed rulemaking
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective identify FAA Docket No. FAA–2015–
actions are considered FAA-approved if they by submitting such written data, views,
are approved by the State of Design Authority
4133; Airspace Docket No. 15–ANM–27, or arguments, as they may desire.
(or their delegated agent). You are required at the beginning of your comments. You Comments that provide the factual basis
to assure the product is airworthy before it may also submit comments through the supporting the views and suggestions
is returned to service. Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. presented are particularly helpful in
You may review the public docket developing reasoned regulatory
(h) Related Information
containing the proposal, any comments decisions on the proposal. Comments
Refer to MCAI Japan Civil Aviation Bureau received, and any final disposition in
(JCAB) AD No. TCD–8585–2015, dated July 1, are specifically invited on the overall
person in the Dockets Office between regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
2015, for related information. You may
examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://
9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday environmental, and energy-related
www.regulations.gov by searching for and through Friday, except Federal holidays. aspects of the proposal.
locating Docket No. FAA–2016–1363. For The Docket Office (telephone 1–800– Communications should identify both
service information related to this AD, 647–5527), is on the ground floor of the docket numbers and be submitted in
contact Mitsubishi Heavy Industries building at the above address. triplicate to the address listed above.
America, Inc., c/o Turbine Aircraft Services, FAA Order 7400.9Z, Airspace
Inc., 4550 Jimmy Doolittle Drive, Addison,
Commenters wishing the FAA to
Designations and Reporting Points, and acknowledge receipt of their comments
Texas 75001; telephone: (972) 248–3108, ext.
209; fax: (972) 248–3321; Internet: http://mu-
subsequent amendments can be viewed on this notice must submit with those
2aircraft.com. You may review this online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/ comments a self-addressed, stamped
referenced service information at the FAA, publications/. For further information, postcard on which the following
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, you can contact the Airspace Policy statement is made: ‘‘Comments to
Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information Group, Federal Aviation Docket No. FAA–2015–4133; Airspace
on the availability of this material at the Administration, 800 Independence Docket No. 15–ANM–27.’’ The postcard
FAA, call (816) 329–4148. Avenue SW., Washington, DC 29591; will be date/time stamped and returned
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on January telephone: 202–267–8783. The Order is to the commenter.
16, 2016. also available for inspection at the
Melvin Johnson, National Archives and Records Availability of NPRMs
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Administration (NARA). For An electronic copy of this document
Aircraft Certification Service. information on the availability of FAA may be downloaded through the
[FR Doc. 2016–01381 Filed 1–25–16; 8:45 am] Order 7400.9Z at NARA, call 202–741– Internet at http://www.regulations.gov.
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6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/ Recently published rulemaking
federal_register/code_of_federal- documents can also be accessed through
regulations/ibr_locations.html. the FAA’s Web page at http://www.faa.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace gov/airports_airtraffic/air_traffic/
Designations and Reporting Points, is publications/airspace_amendments/.
Federal Aviation Administration published yearly and effective on You may review the public docket
September 15. containing the proposal, any comments
14 CFR Part 71 received, and any final disposition in
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
[Docket No. FAA–2015–4133; Airspace Steve Haga, Federal Aviation person in the Dockets Office (see the
Docket No. 15–ANM–27] ADDRESSES section for the address and
Administration, Operations Support
Group, Western Service Center, 1601 phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and
Proposed Revocation of Class D 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057;
Airspace; Vancouver, WA except federal holidays. An informal
telephone (425) 203–4563.
docket may also be examined during
AGENCY: Federal Aviation SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: normal business hours at the Northwest
Administration (FAA), DOT. Mountain Regional Office of the Federal
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
Authority for This Rulemaking
Aviation Administration, Air Traffic
(NPRM). The FAA’s authority to issue rules Organization, Western Service Center,
regarding aviation safety is found in Operations Support Group, 1601 Lind
SUMMARY: This action proposes to Title 49 of the United States Code. Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057.
remove Class D airspace at Pearson Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the Persons interested in being placed on
Field, Vancouver, WA. FAA Joint Order authority of the FAA Administrator. a mailing list for future NPRMs should
7400.2K states that non-towered airports Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, contact the FAA’s Office of Rulemaking,
requiring a surface area will be describes in more detail the scope of the (202) 267–9677, for a copy of Advisory
designated Class E. Class E surface area agency’s authority. This rulemaking is Circular No. 11–2A, Notice of Proposed
airspace was established on December promulgated under the authority Rulemaking Distribution System, which
10, 2015. The FAA is proposing this described in Subtitle VII, Part, A, describes the application procedure.
action due to the lack of an operating air Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
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traffic control tower at Pearson Field section, the FAA is charged with Availability and Summary of
Airport, Vancouver, WA. prescribing regulations to assign the use Documents Proposed for Incorporation
DATES: Comments must be received on of airspace necessary to ensure the by Reference
or before March 11, 2016. safety of aircraft and the efficient use of This document would amend FAA
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this airspace. This regulation is within the Order 7400.9Z, Airspace Designations
proposal to the U.S. Department of scope of that authority as it would and Reporting Points, dated August 6,
Transportation, Docket Operations, remove Class D airspace at Pearson 2015, and effective September 15, 2015.
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Field Airport, Vancouver, WA. FAA Order 7400.9Z is publicly available
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as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this Aviation Administration proposes to scheduled for February 25, 2016, must
document. FAA Order 7400.9Z lists amend 14 CFR part 71 as follows: be received by February 24, 2016.
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, ADDRESSES: Send submissions to:
air traffic service routes, and reporting PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG–134122–15), Room
points. B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
5203, Internal Revenue Service, P.O.
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
The Proposal Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station,
REPORTING POINTS
Washington, DC 20044. Submissions
The FAA is proposing an amendment may be hand-delivered between the
to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations ■ 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR
part 71 continues to read as follows: hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. to
(14 CFR) Part 71 by removing Class D CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG–134122–15),
airspace at Pearson Field Airport, Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40103, Courier’s Desk, Internal Revenue
Vancouver, WA. FAA Joint Order 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
Service, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW.,
7400.2K states that if non-towered 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
Washington, DC, or sent via the Federal
airports requiring a surface area, the eRulemaking Portal at
§ 71.1 [Amended]
airspace will be designated Class E. www.regulations.gov (IRS REG–134122–
There is no operating control tower at ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9Z, 15). The public hearing will be held in
Pearson Field Airport, Vancouver, WA, the IRS Auditorium, Internal Revenue
which would remove the necessity of Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 6, 2015, and Building, 1111 Constitution Avenue
the Class D airspace. NW., Washington, DC.
Class D airspace designations are effective September 15, 2015, is
published in paragraph 5000 of FAA amended as follows: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Order 7400.9Y, dated August 6, 2014, Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace. Concerning this proposed regulation,
and effective September 15, 2014, which Jonathan R. Black, (202) 317–6845;
* * * * *
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR concerning submissions of comments
71.1. The Class D airspace designations ANM WA D Vancouver, WA [Removed] and/or requests for a hearing, Regina
listed in this document will be Johnson (202) 317–6901 (not toll-free
Issued in Seattle, Washington, on January
published subsequently in the Order. 19, 2016.
numbers).
Regulatory Notices and Analyses Mindy Wright, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Background and Explanation of
The FAA has determined that this
Western Service Center.
regulation only involves an established Provisions
[FR Doc. 2016–01415 Filed 1–25–16; 8:45 am]
body of technical regulations for which Section 330 of title 31 of the United
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frequent and routine amendments are States Code authorizes the Secretary of
necessary to keep them operationally the Treasury to regulate the practice of
current, is non-controversial and representatives before the Treasury
unlikely to result in adverse or negative DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Department. Pursuant to section 330 of
comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a title 31, the Secretary has published
‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Internal Revenue Service
regulations governing practice before
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a the IRS in 31 CFR part 10 and reprinted
‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT 26 CFR Part 1
the regulations as Treasury Department
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 [REG–134122–15] Circular No. 230 (Circular 230). Circular
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) 230 is administered by the IRS Office of
does not warrant preparation of a RIN 1545–BN09
Professional Responsibility (OPR).
regulatory evaluation as the anticipated
Special Enrollment Examination User Section 10.4(a) of Circular 230
impact is so minimal. Since this is a
Fee for Enrolled Agents authorizes the IRS to grant status as
routine matter that will only affect air
enrolled agents to individuals who
traffic procedures and air navigation, it AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), demonstrate special competence in tax
is certified that this rule, when Treasury. matters by passing a written
promulgated, would not have a ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking examination (Enrolled Agent Special
significant economic impact on a and notice of public hearing. Enrollment Examination (EA–SEE))
substantial number of small entities
administered by, or under the oversight
under the criteria of the Regulatory SUMMARY: This document contains of, the IRS and who have not engaged
Flexibility Act. proposed amendments to the regulation in any conduct that would justify
Environmental Review relating to the user fee for the special suspension or disbarment under
enrollment examination to become an Circular 230. Starting in 2006, the IRS
This proposal will be subject to an enrolled agent. The charging of user fees
environmental analysis in accordance engaged the services of a third-party
is authorized by the Independent contractor to develop and administer
with FAA Order 1050.1F, Offices Appropriations Act (IOAA) of
‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and the EA–SEE.
1952. This document also contains a After becoming enrolled, an enrolled
Procedures’’ prior to any FAA final notice of public hearing on this agent must, as provided in § 10.6(d),
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regulatory action. proposed regulation. The proposed renew enrollment every three years to
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 regulation affects individuals taking the maintain active enrollment and to be
enrolled agent special enrollment able to practice before the IRS. To
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
examination. qualify for renewal, an enrolled agent
Navigation (air).
DATES: Written or electronic comments must certify the completion of the
The Proposed Amendment must be received by February 24, 2016. continuing education requirements set
Accordingly, pursuant to the Requests to speak and outlines of topics forth in § 10.6(e). There are currently
authority delegated to me, the Federal to be discussed at the public hearing approximately 55,600 enrolled agents.
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| Collection | Federal Register | |
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| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | Comments must be received on or before March 11, 2016. | |
| Contact | Steve Haga, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425) 203-4563. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 4220 | |
| CFR Associated | Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air) |
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