81 FR 58414 - Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace for the Paragould, AR
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 165 (August 25, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 165 (August 25, 2016)
| Page Range | 58414-58416 | |
| FR Document | 2016-20137 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 165 (Thursday, August 25, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 58414-58416] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-20137] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA-2016-8835; Airspace Docket No. 16-ASW-14] Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace for the Paragould, AR AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action proposes to modify Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Kirk Field, Paragould, AR. Decommissioning of the non-directional radio beacons (NDB), cancellation of NDB approaches, and implementation of area navigation (RNAV) procedures have made this action necessary for the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport. DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 11, 2016. ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 366-9826, or 1-800-647-5527. You must identify FAA Docket No. FAA-2016-8835; Airspace Docket No. 16-ASW-14, at the beginning of your [[Page 58415]] 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. 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 would amend Class E airspace at Kirk Field, Paragould, AR. 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-2016-8835/ Airspace Docket No. 16-ASW-14.'' 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.regulations.gov. 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 Federal Aviation Administration, Air Traffic Organization, Central Service Center, Operations Support Group, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177. Availability and Summary of Documents Proposed for Incorporation by Reference This document proposes to 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 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 modifying Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile radius (increased from the 6.4-mile radius) of Kirk Field, Paragould, AR, with an extension south of the airport from the 6.5-mile radius 10.1 miles. Airspace reconfiguration is necessary due to the decommissioning of the NDB, cancellation of NDB approach, and implementation of RNAV procedures at the airport. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of the standard instrument approach procedures for IFR operations at the airport. 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 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 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: [[Page 58416]] 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 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward from 700 feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth * * * * * ASW AR E5 Paragould, AR [Amended] Kirk Field, AR (Lat. 36[deg]03'50'' N., long. 90[deg]30'33'' W.) Jonesboro VOR (Lat. 35[deg]52'30'' N., long. 90[deg]35'19'' W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile radius of Kirk Field, and within 3 miles each side of the 019[deg] radial from the Jonesboro VOR extending from the 6.5-mile radius to 10.1 miles south of the airport. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on August 15, 2016. Christopher Southerland, Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center. [FR Doc. 2016-20137 Filed 8-24-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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dated August 6, 2015, and effective does not warrant preparation of a That airspace extending upward from 700
September 15, 2015. FAA Order regulatory evaluation as the anticipated feet above the surface within a 6.8-mile
7400.9Z is publicly available as listed in impact is so minimal. Since this is a radius of Greater Portsmouth Regional
Airport, and within a 6-mile radius of the
the ADDRESSES section of this document. routine matter that will only affect air
Point in Space serving Southern Ohio
FAA Order 7400.9Z lists Class A, B, C, traffic procedures and air navigation, it Regional Medical Center Heliport.
D, and E airspace areas, air traffic is certified that this rule, when
* * * * *
service routes, and reporting points. promulgated, would not have a
significant economic impact on a AGL OH E5 Van Wert, OH [Amended]
The Proposal
substantial number of small entities Van Wert County Airport, OH
The FAA is proposing an amendment under the criteria of the Regulatory (Lat. 40°51′50″ N., long. 84°36′23″ W.)
to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Flexibility Act. That airspace extending upward from 700
(14 CFR) Part 71 by modifying Class E feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile
airspace extending upward from 700 Environmental Review radius of Van Wert County Airport.
feet above the surface: This proposal will be subject to an AGL OH E5 Versailles, OH [Amended]
Within a 7-mile radius (reduced from environmental analysis in accordance
a 7.4-mile radius) of Marion Municipal Darke County Airport, OH
with FAA Order 1050.1F, (Lat. 40°12′16″ N., long. 84°31′55″ W.)
Airport, Marion, OH; ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Within a 6.8-mile radius (increased That airspace extending upward from 700
Procedures’’ prior to any FAA final feet above the surface within a 6.4-mile
from a 6.4-mile radius) of Greater regulatory action. radius of Darke County Airport.
Portsmouth Regional Airport,
Portsmouth, OH, and updating the name List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on August 15,
and geographic coordinates of Southern 2016.
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Ohio Regional Medical Center Heliport Navigation (air). Christopher Southerland,
(formerly Southern Ohio Medical Center Acting Manager, Operations Support Group,
Helipad), Portsmouth, OH, to coincide The Proposed Amendment ATO Central Service Center.
with the FAA’s aeronautical database; Accordingly, pursuant to the [FR Doc. 2016–20124 Filed 8–24–16; 8:45 am]
Within a 6.5-mile radius (reduced authority delegated to me, the Federal BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
from a 7-mile radius) of Van Wert Aviation Administration proposes to
County Airport, Van Wert, OH; amend 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
And within a 6.4-mile radius DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(increased from a 6.3-mile radius) of PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
Darke County Airport, Versailles, OH, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR Federal Aviation Administration
removing the segment extending 7 miles TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
west of the airport, and updating the REPORTING POINTS 14 CFR Part 71
geographic coordinates of the airport to [Docket No. FAA–2016–8835; Airspace
coincide with the FAA’s aeronautical ■ 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR Docket No. 16–ASW–14]
database. Part 71 continues to read as follows:
Airspace reconfiguration is necessary Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, Proposed Amendment of Class E
due to the decommissioning of NDBs, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, Airspace for the Paragould, AR
cancellation of NDB approaches, and 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
implementation of RNAV procedures at AGENCY: Federal Aviation
the above airports. Controlled airspace § 71.1 [Amended] Administration (FAA), DOT.
is necessary for the safety and ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
management of the standard instrument 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9Z, (NPRM).
approach procedures for IFR operations Airspace Designations and Reporting
SUMMARY: This action proposes to
at the airports. Points, dated August 6, 2015, and
modify Class E airspace extending
Class E airspace designations are effective September 15, 2015, is
upward from 700 feet above the surface
published in paragraph 6005 of FAA amended as follows:
at Kirk Field, Paragould, AR.
Order 7400.9Z, dated August 6, 2015, Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Decommissioning of the non-directional
and effective September 15, 2015, which Extending Upward from 700 feet or More radio beacons (NDB), cancellation of
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR Above the Surface of the Earth NDB approaches, and implementation
71.1. The Class E airspace designations * * * * * of area navigation (RNAV) procedures
listed in this document will be have made this action necessary for the
published subsequently in the Order. AGL OH E5 Marion, OH [Amended]
safety and management of Instrument
Marion Municipal Airport, OH
Regulatory Notices and Analyses (Lat. 40°36′59″ N., long. 83°03′49″ W.)
Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the
The FAA has determined that this airport.
That airspace extending upward from 700
regulation only involves an established feet above the surface within a 7-mile radius DATES: Comments must be received on
body of technical regulations for which of Marion Municipal Airport, excluding that or before October 11, 2016.
frequent and routine amendments are airspace within the Bucyrus, OH, Class E ADDRESSES: Send comments on this
necessary to keep them operationally airspace area. proposal to the U.S. Department of
current, is non-controversial and * * * * * Transportation, Docket Operations,
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unlikely to result in adverse or negative AGL OH E5 Portsmouth, OH [Amended] West Building Ground Floor, Room
comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Greater Portsmouth Regional Airport, OH
‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under (Lat. 38°50′26″ N., long. 82°50′50″ W.)
Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202)
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a Portsmouth, Southern Ohio Regional Medical 366–9826, or 1–800–647–5527. You
‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT Center Heliport, OH, Point in Space must identify FAA Docket No. FAA–
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 Coordinates 2016–8835; Airspace Docket No. 16–
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) (Lat. 38°45′16″ N., long. 82°58′38″ W.) ASW–14, at the beginning of your
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 366–9826 or 1–800–647–5527. You or arguments, as they may desire.
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, must identify FAA Docket No. FAA– Comments that provide the factual basis
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. 2016–6413; Airspace Docket No. 16– supporting the views and suggestions
§ 71.1 [Amended] AWP–11, at the beginning of your presented are particularly helpful in
■ 2. The incorporation by reference in comments. You may also submit developing reasoned regulatory
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9Z, comments through the Internet at http:// decisions on the proposal. Comments
Airspace Designations and Reporting www.regulations.gov. You may review are specifically invited on the overall
Points, dated August 6, 2015, and the public docket containing the regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
effective September 15, 2015, is proposal, any comments received, and environmental, and energy-related
any final disposition in person in the aspects of the proposal.
amended as follows:
Dockets Office between 9:00 a.m. and Communications should identify both
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, docket numbers and be submitted in
Extending Upward from 700 feet or More except Federal holidays. triplicate to the address listed above.
Above the Surface of the Earth Commenters wishing the FAA to
FAA Order 7400.9Z, Airspace
* * * * * Designations and Reporting Points, and acknowledge receipt of their comments
ASW AR E5 Paragould, AR [Amended] subsequent amendments can be viewed on this notice must submit with those
Kirk Field, AR online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/ comments a self-addressed, stamped
(Lat. 36°03′50″ N., long. 90°30′33″ W.) publications/. For further information, postcard on which the following
Jonesboro VOR you can contact the Airspace Policy statement is made: ‘‘Comments to
(Lat. 35°52′30″ N., long. 90°35′19″ W.) Group, Federal Aviation Docket No. FAA–2016–6413/Airspace
That airspace extending upward from 700 Administration, 800 Independence Docket No. 16–AWP–11.’’ The postcard
feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; will be date/time stamped and returned
radius of Kirk Field, and within 3 miles each telephone: 202–267–8783. The Order is to the commenter.
side of the 019° radial from the Jonesboro also available for inspection at the
VOR extending from the 6.5-mile radius to Availability of NPRMs
National Archives and Records
10.1 miles south of the airport. An electronic copy of this document
Administration (NARA). For
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on August 15, information on the availability of FAA may be downloaded through the
2016. Order 7400.9Z at NARA, call 202–741– Internet at http://www.regulations.gov.
Christopher Southerland, 6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/ Recently published rulemaking
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, federal_register/code_of_federal- documents can also be accessed through
ATO Central Service Center. regulations/ibr_locations.html. the FAA’s Web page at http://
[FR Doc. 2016–20137 Filed 8–24–16; 8:45 am] FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/air_
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Designations and Reporting Points, is traffic/publications/airspace_
published yearly and effective on amendments/.
September 15. You may review the public docket
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION containing the proposal, any comments
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
received, and any final disposition in
Federal Aviation Administration Richard Roberts, Federal Aviation person in the Dockets Office (see the
Administration, Operations Support ADDRESSES section for the address and
14 CFR Part 71 Group, Western Service Center, 1601 phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057; 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday,
[Docket No. FAA–2016–6413; Airspace telephone (425) 203–4517.
Docket No. 16–AWP–11] except federal holidays. An informal
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: docket may also be examined during
Proposed Establishment Class E Authority for This Rulemaking normal business hours at the Northwest
Airspace, Silver Springs, NV Mountain Regional Office of the Federal
The FAA’s authority to issue rules Aviation Administration, Air Traffic
AGENCY: Federal Aviation regarding aviation safety is found in Organization, Western Service Center,
Administration (FAA), DOT. Title 49 of the United States Code. Operations Support Group, 1601 Lind
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057.
(NPRM). authority of the FAA Administrator.
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, Availability and Summary of
SUMMARY: This action proposes to describes in more detail the scope of the Documents Proposed for Incorporation
establish Class E airspace extending agency’s authority. This rulemaking is by Reference
upward from 700 feet above the surface promulgated under the authority This document proposes to amend
at Silver Springs Airport, Silver Springs, described in Subtitle VII, Part A, FAA Order 7400.9Z, Airspace
NV. The FAA found establishment of Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that Designations and Reporting Points,
airspace necessary for the safety and section, the FAA is charged with dated August 6, 2015, and effective
management of Instrument Flight Rules prescribing regulations to assign the use September 15, 2015. FAA Order
(IFR) operations for new Standard of airspace necessary to ensure the 7400.9Z is publicly available as listed in
Instrument Approach Procedures safety of aircraft and the efficient use of the ADDRESSES section of this document.
(SIAPs) at the airport. airspace. This regulation is within the FAA Order 7400.9Z lists Class A, B, C,
DATES: Comments must be received on scope of that authority as it would
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D, and E airspace areas, air traffic
or before October 11, 2016. establish Class E airspace at Silver service routes, and reporting points.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this Springs Airport, Silver Springs, NV.
proposal to the U.S. Department of The Proposal
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– Comments Invited The FAA is proposing an amendment
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Interested parties are invited to to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., participate in this proposed rulemaking (14 CFR) Part 71 by establishing Class E
Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) by submitting such written data, views, airspace extending upward from 700
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| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | Comments must be received on or before October 11, 2016. | |
| Contact | Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5711. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 58414 | |
| CFR Associated | Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air) |
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