81 FR 52992 - Amendment of Class E Airspace for the Following Michigan Towns; Alma, MI; Bellaire, MI; Cadillac, MI; Drummond Island, MI; Gladwin, MI; Holland, MI; and Three Rivers, MI

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 155 (August 11, 2016)

This action modifies Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Gratiot Community Airport, Alma, MI; Antrim County Airport, Bellaire, MI; Wexford County Airport, Cadillac, MI; Drummond Island Airport, Drummond Island, MI; Charles C. Zettel Memorial Airport, Gladwin, MI; Park Township Airport and West Michigan Regional Airport, Holland, MI; and Three Rivers Municipal Dr. Haines Airport, Three Rivers, MI. Decommissioning of non-directional radio beacons (NDB), cancellation of NDB approaches, or implementation of area navigation (RNAV) procedures have made this action necessary for the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the above airports. This action also updates the geographic coordinates of Three Rivers Municipal Dr. Haines Airport, and the name change of West Michigan Regional Airport (formerly Tulip City Airport) to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database.

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 155 (Thursday, August 11, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 52992-52994]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-18777]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2016-4629; Airspace Docket No. 16-AGL-8]


Amendment of Class E Airspace for the Following Michigan Towns; 
Alma, MI; Bellaire, MI; Cadillac, MI; Drummond Island, MI; Gladwin, MI; 
Holland, MI; and Three Rivers, MI

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E airspace extending upward from 
700 feet above the surface at Gratiot Community Airport, Alma, MI; 
Antrim County Airport, Bellaire, MI; Wexford County Airport, Cadillac, 
MI; Drummond Island Airport, Drummond Island, MI; Charles C. Zettel 
Memorial Airport, Gladwin, MI; Park Township Airport and West Michigan 
Regional Airport, Holland, MI; and Three Rivers Municipal Dr. Haines 
Airport, Three Rivers, MI. Decommissioning of non-directional radio 
beacons (NDB),

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cancellation of NDB approaches, or implementation of area navigation 
(RNAV) procedures have made this action necessary for the safety and 
management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the above 
airports. This action also updates the geographic coordinates of Three 
Rivers Municipal Dr. Haines Airport, and the name change of West 
Michigan Regional Airport (formerly Tulip City Airport) to coincide 
with the FAA's aeronautical database.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, November 10, 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: Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101 
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5711.

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 E airspace at Gratiot Community Airport, Alma, MI; 
Antrim County Airport, Bellaire, MI; Wexford County Airport, Cadillac, 
MI; Drummond Island Airport, Drummond Island, MI; Charles C. Zettel 
Memorial Airport, Gladwin, MI; Park Township Airport and West Michigan 
Regional Airport, Holland, MI; and Three Rivers Municipal Dr. Haines 
Airport, Three Rivers, MI.

History

    On May 3, 2016, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice 
of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to modify Class E airspace at Gratiot 
Community Airport, Alma, MI; Antrim County Airport, Bellaire, MI; 
Wexford County Airport, Cadillac, MI; Drummond Island Airport, Drummond 
Island, MI; Charles C. Zettel Memorial Airport, Gladwin, MI; Park 
Township Airport and West Michigan Regional Airport, Holland, MI; and 
Three Rivers Municipal Dr. Haines Airport, Three Rivers, MI (81 FR 
26501) Docket No. FAA-2016-4629. 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 modifies Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above 
the surface at the following airports:
    Within a 6.5-mile radius of Gratiot Community Airport, Alma, MI;
    Within a 6.5-mile radius of Antrim County Airport, Bellaire, MI, 
with a segment extending from the 6.5-mile radius to 6.9 miles south of 
the airport;
    Within a 6.7-mile radius of Wexford County Airport, Cadillac, MI;
    Within a 6.5-mile radius of Drummond Island Airport, Drummond 
Island, MI, with a segment extending from the 6.5-mile radius to 8.5 
miles east of the airport;
    Within a 6.5-mile radius of Charles C. Zettel Memorial Airport, 
Gladwin, MI;
    Within a 6.5-mile radius of West Michigan Regional Airport 
(formerly Tulip City Airport), Holland, MI; Park Township Airport is 
removed as it no longer has instrument procedures and no longer 
requires Class E airspace; and
    Within a 6.4 mile radius of Three Rivers Municipal Dr. Haines 
Airport, Three Rivers, MI, and updates the geographic coordinates of 
this airport to coincide with the FAAs aeronautical database.
    These airspace reconfigurations are necessary due to the 
decommissioning of NDBs, cancellation of NDB approaches, or 
implementation of RNAV procedures at the above airports. Controlled 
airspace is necessary for the safety and management of the standard 
instrument approach procedures for IFR operations at the airports.

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 5-6.5.a. 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.

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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 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 
Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.

* * * * *

AGL MI E5 Alma, MI [Amended]

Alma, Gratiot Community Airport, MI
    (Lat. 43[deg]19'20'' N., long. 84[deg]41'17'' W.)
Mount Pleasant VOR/DME
    (Lat. 43[deg]37'22'' N., long. 84[deg]44'14'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 6.5-mile radius of Gratiot Community Airport, and within 
2.0 miles either side of a 270[deg] bearing from the airport 
extending from the 6.5-mile radius to 10.1 miles west of the 
airport, and within 1.5 miles either side of the Mount Pleasant VOR/
DME 178[deg] radial extending from the 6.5-mile radius to 10.3 miles 
north of the airport.
* * * * *

AGL MI E5 Bellaire, MI [Amended]

Bellaire, Antrim County Airport, MI
    (Lat. 44[deg]59'19'' N., long. 85[deg]11'54'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 6.5-mile radius of Antrim County Airport, and within 1.9 
miles each side of the 197[deg] bearing from the airport extending 
from the 6.5-mile radius to 6.9 miles south of the airport.
* * * * *

AGL MI E5 Cadillac, MI [Amended]

Cadillac, Wexford County Airport, MI
    (Lat. 44[deg]16'31'' N., long. 85[deg]25'08'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 6.7-mile radius of the Wexford County Airport.
* * * * *

AGL MI E5 Drummond Island, MI [Amended]

Drummond Island Airport, MI
    (Lat. 46[deg] 00'34'' N., long. 83[deg] 44'38'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 6.5-mile radius of Drummond Island Airport, and within 4 
miles each side of the 072[deg] bearing from the airport extending 
from the 6.5-mile radius to 8.5 miles east of the airport; that 
airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface bounded 
by long. 83[deg] 57'00'' W., on the west; long. 83[deg] 26'00'' W., 
on the east; lat. 46[deg] 05'00'' N., on the north; and lat. 45[deg] 
45'00'' N., on the south, excluding that airspace within Canada.
* * * * *

AGL MI E5 Gladwin, MI [Amended]

Charles C. Zettel Memorial Airport, MI
    (Lat. 43[deg]58'14'' N., long. 84[deg]28'30'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 6.5-mile radius of the Charles C. Zettel Memorial Airport.
* * * * *

AGL MI E5 Holland, MI [Amended]

West Michigan Regional Airport, MI
    (Lat. 42[deg]44'34'' N., long. 86[deg]06'28'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 6.5-mile radius of the West Michigan Regional Airport.
* * * * *

AGL MI E5 Three Rivers, MI [Amended]

Three Rivers Municipal Dr Haines Airport, MI
    (Lat. 41[deg]57'35'' N., long. 85[deg]35'35'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 6.4-mile radius of Three Rivers Municipal Dr Haines 
Airport, excluding that airspace within the Sturgis, Kirsch 
Municipal Airport, MI, Class E airspace area.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on July 29, 2016.
Walter Tweedy,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2016-18777 Filed 8-10-16; 8:45 am]
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