81_FR_58548 81 FR 58383 - Establishment of Class E Airspace; Slaton, TX

81 FR 58383 - Establishment of Class E Airspace; Slaton, TX

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 165 (August 25, 2016)

Page Range58383-58384
FR Document2016-20144

This action establishes Class E airspace at Slaton, TX. Controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures developed at Slaton Municipal Airport, for the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 165 (Thursday, August 25, 2016) 
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 165 (Thursday, August 25, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 58383-58384]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-20144]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2016-3785; Airspace Docket No. 16-ASW-9]


Establishment of Class E Airspace; Slaton, TX

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes Class E airspace at Slaton, TX. 
Controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate new Standard Instrument 
Approach Procedures developed at Slaton Municipal Airport, for the 
safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at 
the airport.

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 on line 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 
this material 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: Raul Garza, Jr., Central Service 
Center, Operations Support Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 
Southwest

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Region, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone: (817) 
222-5874.

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 Slaton Municipal Airport, 
Slaton, TX.

History

    On May 6, 2016, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice 
of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to establish Class E Airspace in the 
Slaton, TX area. (81 FR 27359) FAA-2016-3785. 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 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 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 7-mile radius of Slaton Municipal Airport, 
Slaton, TX, to accommodate new standard instrument approach procedures. 
Controlled airspace is needed for the safety and management of IFR 
operations at the airport.
    Class E airspace areas are published in Section 6005 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 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 exists 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

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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, 
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.

* * * * *

ASW TX E5 Slaton, TX [New]

Slaton Municipal Airport, TX
    (Lat. 33[deg]29'07'' N., long. 101[deg]39'42'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 7-mile radius of Slaton Municipal Airport.

    Issued in Fort Worth, TX, on August 15, 2016.
Christopher L. Southerland,
Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2016-20144 Filed 8-24-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 165 / Thursday, August 25, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 58383 controlled airspace in the Dupree, SD, FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) 099°00′09″ W., thence to the point of area. does not warrant preparation of a beginning. Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated Issued in Fort Worth, TX, on August 15, History impact is so minimal. Since this is a 2016. On February 17, 2016, the FAA routine matter that only affects air traffic Christopher L. Southerland, published in the Federal Register a procedures and air navigation, it is Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) certified that this rule, when Central Service Center. to establish Class E Airspace in the promulgated, does not have a significant [FR Doc. 2016–20145 Filed 8–24–16; 8:45 am] Dupree, SD area. (81 FR 8027) Docket economic impact on a substantial BILLING CODE 4910–13–P No. FAA–2015–3599. Interested parties number of small entities under the were invited to participate in this criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. rulemaking effort by submitting written DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION comments on the proposal to the FAA. Environmental Review No comments were received. The FAA has determined that this Federal Aviation Administration Subsequent to publication, exclusionary action qualifies for categorical exclusion language for Federal airways was under the National Environmental 14 CFR Part 71 inadvertently added to the regulatory Policy Act in accordance with FAA [Docket No. FAA–2016–3785; Airspace text. Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental Docket No. 16–ASW–9] Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ Availability and Summary of paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action Establishment of Class E Airspace; Documents for Incorporation by is not expected to cause any potentially Slaton, TX Reference significant environmental impacts, and This document amends FAA Order no extraordinary circumstances exists AGENCY: Federal Aviation 7400.9Z, airspace Designations and that warrant preparation of an Administration (FAA), DOT. Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015, environmental assessment. ACTION: Final rule. and effective September 15, 2015. FAA Order 7400.9Z is publicly available as Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 SUMMARY: This action establishes Class listed in the ADDRESSES section of this Airspace, Incorporation by reference, E airspace at Slaton, TX. Controlled document. FAA Order 7400.9Z lists Navigation (air). airspace is necessary to accommodate Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, new Standard Instrument Approach air traffic service routes, and reporting Adoption of the Amendment Procedures developed at Slaton points. In consideration of the foregoing, the Municipal Airport, for the safety and Federal Aviation Administration management of Instrument Flight Rules The Rule amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: (IFR) operations at the airport. This amendment to Title 14, Code of DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, November Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, 10, 2016. The Director of the Federal establishes Class E airspace extending B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR Register approves this incorporation by upward from 1,200 feet above the TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND reference action under title 1, Code of surface in the Dupree, SD area, to REPORTING POINTS Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to facilitate vectoring of IFR aircraft under the annual revision of FAA Order control of Minneapolis ARTCC. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 7400.9 and publication of conforming Controlled airspace is needed for the continues to read as follows: amendments. safety and management of IFR Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, operations in the National Airspace 40113, 40120, E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Z, System. Exclusionary language for 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. Airspace Designations and Reporting Federal airways in the regulatory text is Points, and subsequent amendments can § 71.1 [Amended] be viewed on line at http:// removed. Class E airspace designations are ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. published in Paragraph 6006 of FAA 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9Z, For further information, you can contact Order 7400.9Z, dated August 6, 2015, Airspace Designations and Reporting the Airspace Policy Group, Federal and effective September 15, 2015, which Points, dated August 6, 2015, effective Aviation Administration, 800 is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR September 15, 2015, is amended as Independence Avenue SW., 71.1. The Class E airspace designations follows: Washington, DC 20591; telephone: 202– listed in this document will be 267–8783. The Order is also available Paragraph 6006 En Route Domestic published subsequently in the Order. for inspection at the National Archives Airspace Areas and Records Administration (NARA). Regulatory Notices and Analyses * * * * * For information on the availability of The FAA has determined that this AGL SD E6 Dupree, SD [New] this material at NARA, call 202–741– regulation only involves an established That airspace extending upward from 6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/ body of technical regulations for which 1,200 feet above the surface within an area federal_register/code_of_federal- frequent and routine amendments are bounded by lat. 46°43′39″ N., long. regulations/ibr_locations.html. necessary to keep them operationally 099°00′09″ W.; to lat. 46°43′12″ N., long. FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace current, is non-controversial and 098°27′11″ W.; to lat. 45°53′47″ N., long. Designations and Reporting Points, is Lhorne on DSK30JT082PROD with RULES unlikely to result in adverse or negative 098°15′19″ W.; to lat. 45°15′09″ N., long. published yearly and effective on 098°45′49″ W.; to lat. 44°40′45″ N., long. September 15. comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a 099°45′58″ W.; to lat. 44°44′16″ N., long. ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under 100°47′46″ W.; to lat. 44°52′34″ N., long. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Raul Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a 100°57′29″ W.; to lat. 45°28′56″ N., long. Garza, Jr., Central Service Center, ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT 102°46′15″ W.; to lat. 45°34′49″ N., long. Operations Support Group, Federal Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 102°46′44″ W.; to lat. 45°40′17″ N., long. Aviation Administration, Southwest VerDate Sep<11>2014 13:55 Aug 24, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\25AUR1.SGM 25AUR1

58384 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 165 / Thursday, August 25, 2016 / Rules and Regulations Region, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort approach procedures. Controlled Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, Worth, TX 76177; telephone: (817) 222– airspace is needed for the safety and 40113, 40120, E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 5874. management of IFR operations at the 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: airport. § 71.1 [Amended] Authority for This Rulemaking Class E airspace areas are published ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in in Section 6005 of FAA Order 7400.9Z, The FAA’s authority to issue rules 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9Z, dated August 6, 2015, and effective regarding aviation safety is found in Airspace Designations and Reporting September 15, 2015, which is Title 49 of the United States Code. Points, dated August 6, 2015, effective incorporated by reference in 14 CFR Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the September 15, 2015, is amended as 71.1. The Class E airspace designations authority of the FAA Administrator. follows: listed in this document will be Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, published subsequently in the Order. Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas describes in more detail the scope of the Extending Upward from 700 feet or More agency’s authority. This rulemaking is Regulatory Notices and Analyses Above the Surface of the Earth. promulgated under the authority The FAA has determined that this * * * * * described in Subtitle VII, Part A, regulation only involves an established Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that ASW TX E5 Slaton, TX [New] body of technical regulations for which section, the FAA is charged with Slaton Municipal Airport, TX frequent and routine amendments are (Lat. 33°29′07″ N., long. 101°39′42″ W.) prescribing regulations to assign the use necessary to keep them operationally of airspace necessary to ensure the That airspace extending upward from 700 current, is non-controversial and feet above the surface within a 7-mile radius safety of aircraft and the efficient use of unlikely to result in adverse or negative airspace. This regulation is within the of Slaton Municipal Airport. comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a scope of that authority as it establishes Issued in Fort Worth, TX, on August 15, ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under controlled airspace at Slaton Municipal 2016. Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a Airport, Slaton, TX. Christopher L. Southerland, ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO History Central Service Center. On May 6, 2016, the FAA published FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a [FR Doc. 2016–20144 Filed 8–24–16; 8:45 am] in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated BILLING CODE 4910–13–P establish Class E Airspace in the Slaton, impact is so minimal. Since this is a TX area. (81 FR 27359) FAA–2016– routine matter that only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 3785. Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by certified that this rule, when Federal Aviation Administration submitting written comments on the promulgated, does not have a significant proposal to the FAA. No comments economic impact on a substantial 14 CFR Part 97 were received. number of small entities under the Class E airspace designations are criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. [Docket No. 31092; Amdt. No. 3710] published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Environmental Review Order 7400.9Z dated August 6, 2015, Standard Instrument Approach and effective September 15, 2015, which The FAA has determined that this Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR action qualifies for categorical exclusion and Obstacle Departure Procedures; part 71.1. The Class E airspace under the National Environmental Miscellaneous Amendments designations listed in this document Policy Act in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental AGENCY: Federal Aviation will be published subsequently in the Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ Administration (FAA), DOT. Order. paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action ACTION: Final rule. Availability and Summary of is not expected to cause any potentially Documents for Incorporation by significant environmental impacts, and SUMMARY: This rule amends, suspends, Reference no extraordinary circumstances exists or removes Standard Instrument This document amends FAA Order that warrant preparation of an Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and 7400.9Z, airspace Designations and environmental assessment. associated Takeoff Minimums and Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015, Obstacle Departure Procedures for Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 operations at certain airports. These and effective September 15, 2015. FAA Order 7400.9Z is publicly available as Airspace, Incorporation by reference, regulatory actions are needed because of listed in the ADDRESSES section of this Navigation (air). the adoption of new or revised criteria, document. FAA Order 7400.9Z lists or because of changes occurring in the Adoption of the Amendment National Airspace System, such as the Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and reporting In consideration of the foregoing, the commissioning of new navigational points. Federal Aviation Administration facilities, adding new obstacles, or amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: changing air traffic requirements. These The Rule changes are designed to provide for the This amendment to Title 14, Code of PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, safe and efficient use of the navigable Lhorne on DSK30JT082PROD with RULES Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR airspace and to promote safe flight establishes Class E airspace extending TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND operations under instrument flight rules upward from 700 feet above the surface REPORTING POINTS at the affected airports. within a 7-mile radius of Slaton DATES: This rule is effective August 25, Municipal Airport, Slaton, TX, to ■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 2016. The compliance date for each accommodate new standard instrument continues to read as follows: SIAP, associated Takeoff Minimums, VerDate Sep<11>2014 13:55 Aug 24, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\25AUR1.SGM 25AUR1


Document Created: 2016-08-25 00:35:28
Document Modified: 2016-08-25 00:35:28
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, 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.
ContactRaul Garza, Jr., Central Service Center, Operations Support Group, Federal Aviation Administration, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone: (817) 222-5874.
FR Citation81 FR 58383 
CFR AssociatedAirspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)
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