81_FR_5928 81 FR 5905 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Rapid City, SD

81 FR 5905 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Rapid City, SD

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 23 (February 4, 2016)

Page Range5905-5906
FR Document2016-02037

This action amends the legal description of the Class E airspace area at Rapid City Regional Airport, Rapid City, SD, eliminating the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) part-time status of the Class E surface area airspace, and Class E airspace designated as an extension, at the airport. This is an administrative change to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 23 (Thursday, February 4, 2016) 
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 23 (Thursday, February 4, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 5905-5906]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-02037]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2015-7492; Airspace Docket No. 15-AGL-27]


Amendment of Class E Airspace; Rapid City, SD

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends the legal description of the Class E 
airspace area at Rapid City Regional Airport, Rapid City, SD, 
eliminating the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) part-time status of the Class 
E surface area airspace, and Class E airspace designated as an 
extension, at the airport. This is an administrative change to coincide 
with the FAA's aeronautical database.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, March 31, 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 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: 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 controlled airspace at Rapid City Regional Airport, Rapid 
City, SD.

History

    In a review of the airspace, the FAA found the airspace for Rapid 
City Regional Airport, Rapid City, SD, as published in FAA Order 
7400.9Z, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, does not require 
part time status. This is an administrative change removing the part 
time NOTAM information from the legal description for the airport.
    Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6002 and 
6004 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 action amends Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 by eliminating the NOTAM information that reads, ``This Class E 
airspace 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.'' from the regulatory text of Class E surface area airspace, 
and Class E airspace designated as an extension to Class D, at Rapid 
City Regional Airport, Rapid City, SD.
    This is an administrative change amending the description for Rapid 
City Regional Airport to be in concert with the FAA's aeronautical 
database, and does not affect the boundaries, or operating requirements 
of the airspace; therefore, notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 
553(b) are unnecessary.

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.

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:

[[Page 5906]]

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 6002 Class E Airspace designated as surface areas.

* * * * *

AGL SD E2 Rapid City, SD (Amended)

Rapid City Regional Airport, SD
    (Lat. 44[deg]02'43'' N., long. 103[deg]03'27'' W.)
Ellsworth AFB, SD
    (Lat. 44[deg]08'42'' N., long. 103[deg]06'13'' W.)
Rapid City VORTAC
    (Lat. 43[deg]58'34'' N., long. 103[deg]00'44'' W.)

    Within a 4.4-mile radius of the Rapid City Regional Airport, 
excluding the portion north of a line between the intersection of 
the Rapid City Regional Airport 4.4-mile radius and the Ellsworth 
AFB 4.7-mile radius, and that airspace extending upward from the 
surface within 2.6 miles each side of the Rapid City VORTAC 
155[deg]/335[deg]. radials extending from the 4.4-mile radius of the 
Rapid City Regional Airport to 7 miles southeast of the VORTAC, 
excluding that airspace within the Rapid City, SD, Class D airspace 
area.
* * * * *

Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Areas Designated as an Extension to 
a Class D or Class E Surface Area.

* * * * *

AGL SD E4 Rapid City, SD (Amended)

Rapid City Regional Airport, SD
    (Lat. 44[deg]02'43'' N., long. 103[deg]03'27'' W.)
Rapid City VORTAC
    (Lat. 43[deg]58'34'' N., long. 103[deg]00'44'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within 2.6 miles 
each side of the Rapid City VORTAC 155[deg]/335[deg] radials 
extending from the 4.4-mile radius of the Rapid City Regional 
Airport to 7 miles southeast of the VORTAC, excluding that airspace 
within the Rapid City, SD, Class D airspace area.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 27, 2016.
Robert W. Beck,
Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2016-02037 Filed 2-3-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 23 / Thursday, February 4, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 5905 northwest of the VORTAC, and within 3.5 published yearly and effective on eliminating the NOTAM information miles each side of the Minot VORTAC 097° September 15. that reads, ‘‘This Class E airspace is radial, extending from the 4.2-mile radius to effective during the specific dates and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 7 miles east of the VORTAC, excluding the times established in advance by a Notice portion which overlies the Minot AFB, ND, Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation Class D airspace area. Administration, Operations Support to Airmen. The effective date and time Group, Central Service Center, 10101 will thereafter be continuously Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 27, Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX, published in the Airport/Facility 2016. Directory.’’ from the regulatory text of 76177; telephone (817) 222–5711. Robert W. Beck, Class E surface area airspace, and Class SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO E airspace designated as an extension to Central Service Center. Authority for This Rulemaking Class D, at Rapid City Regional Airport, [FR Doc. 2016–02036 Filed 2–3–16; 8:45 am] The FAA’s authority to issue rules Rapid City, SD. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P regarding aviation safety is found in This is an administrative change Title 49 of the United States Code. amending the description for Rapid City Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the Regional Airport to be in concert with DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION authority of the FAA Administrator. the FAA’s aeronautical database, and Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, does not affect the boundaries, or Federal Aviation Administration describes in more detail the scope of the operating requirements of the airspace; agency’s authority. This rulemaking is therefore, notice and public procedure 14 CFR Part 71 promulgated under the authority under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary. described in Subtitle VII, Part A, [Docket No. FAA–2015–7492; Airspace Regulatory Notices and Analyses Docket No. 15–AGL–27] Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the FAA is charged with The FAA has determined that this Amendment of Class E Airspace; prescribing regulations to assign the use regulation only involves an established Rapid City, SD of airspace necessary to ensure the body of technical regulations for which safety of aircraft and the efficient use of frequent and routine amendments are AGENCY: Federal Aviation airspace. This regulation is within the necessary to keep them operationally Administration (FAA), DOT. scope of that authority as it amends current, is non-controversial and ACTION: Final rule. controlled airspace at Rapid City unlikely to result in adverse or negative Regional Airport, Rapid City, SD. comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a SUMMARY: This action amends the legal History ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under description of the Class E airspace area Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a at Rapid City Regional Airport, Rapid In a review of the airspace, the FAA ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT City, SD, eliminating the Notice to found the airspace for Rapid City Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 Airmen (NOTAM) part-time status of Regional Airport, Rapid City, SD, as FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) the Class E surface area airspace, and published in FAA Order 7400.9Z, does not warrant preparation of a Class E airspace designated as an Airspace Designations and Reporting regulatory evaluation as the anticipated extension, at the airport. This is an Points, does not require part time status. impact is so minimal. Since this is a administrative change to coincide with This is an administrative change routine matter that only affects air traffic the FAA’s aeronautical database. removing the part time NOTAM procedures and air navigation, it is DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, March 31, information from the legal description certified that this rule, when 2016. The Director of the Federal for the airport. promulgated, does not have a significant Register approves this incorporation by Class E airspace designations are economic impact on a substantial reference action under Title 1, Code of published in paragraph 6002 and 6004 number of small entities under the Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to of FAA Order 7400.9Z dated August 6, criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. the annual revision of FAA Order 2015, and effective September 15, 2015, 7400.9 and publication of conforming which is incorporated by reference in 14 Environmental Review amendments. CFR part 71.1. The Class E airspace designations listed in this document The FAA has determined that this ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Z, will be published subsequently in the action qualifies for categorical exclusion Airspace Designations and Reporting Order. under the National Environmental Points, and subsequent amendments can Policy Act in accordance with FAA be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ Availability and Summary of Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental air_traffic/publications/. For further Documents for Incorporation by Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ information, you can contact the Reference paragraph 5–6.5.a. This airspace action Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation This document amends FAA Order is not expected to cause any potentially Administration, 800 Independence 7400.9Z, Airspace Designations and significant environmental impacts, and Avenue SW., Washington, DC 29591; Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015, no extraordinary circumstances exist telephone: 202–267–8783. The Order is and effective September 15, 2015. FAA that warrant preparation of an also available for inspection at the Order 7400.9Z is publicly available as environmental assessment. National Archives and Records listed in the ADDRESSES section of this Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES Administration (NARA). For document. FAA Order 7400.9Z lists information on the availability of FAA Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Order 7400.9Z at NARA, call 202–741– air traffic service routes, and reporting Navigation (air). 6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/ points. Adoption of the Amendment federal_register/code_of_federal- regulations/ibr_locations.html. The Rule In consideration of the foregoing, the FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace This action amends Title 14, Code of Federal Aviation Administration Designations and Reporting Points, is Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:15 Feb 03, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\04FER1.SGM 04FER1

5906 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 23 / Thursday, February 4, 2016 / Rules and Regulations PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, DEPARTMENT OF STATE Why is the Department promulgating B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR this rule? TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND 22 CFR Part 41 The Department of State (the REPORTING POINTS Department) is amending the previous [Public Notice: 9428] rule to alleviate fraud and security ■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 concerns that have developed continues to read as follows: RIN 1400–AD17 subsequent to that rule’s publication. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, The previous rule, 22 CFR 41.2(e)(1), 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, Visas: Documentation of allowed nationals of certain Caribbean 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration countries, as well as nationals of certain and Nationality Act, as Amended other countries who have residence in § 71.1 [Amended] such countries’ territories in the AGENCY: Department of State. Caribbean, to enter the United States as ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in ACTION: Interim final rule. temporary agricultural workers without 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9Z, visas. The amended rule requires that Airspace Designations and Reporting SUMMARY: As a result of this rule, a temporary workers from these countries Points, dated August 6, 2015, effective passport and a visa will be required of obtain H–2A visas to enter the United September 15, 2015, is amended as a British, French, or Netherlands States. follows: national, or of a national of Antigua, What is the current rule? Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Barbados, Grenada, Jamaica, or Trinidad and Tobago, who has residence in Currently, British, French, and designated as surface areas. British, French, or Netherlands territory Netherlands nationals and nationals of * * * * * Antigua, Barbados, Grenada, Jamaica, located in the adjacent islands of the AGL SD E2 Rapid City, SD (Amended) Caribbean area, or has residence in and Trinidad and Tobago, who have Rapid City Regional Airport, SD Antigua, Barbados, Grenada, Jamaica, or their residence in British, French, or (Lat. 44°02′43″ N., long. 103°03′27″ W.) Trinidad and Tobago, if the alien is Netherlands territory located in the Ellsworth AFB, SD proceeding to the United States as an adjacent islands of the Caribbean area or (Lat. 44°08′42″ N., long. 103°06′13″ W.) agricultural worker. In light of past in Antigua, Barbados, Grenada, Jamaica, Rapid City VORTAC experience, and to promote consistency or Trinidad and Tobago, are not (Lat. 43°58′34″ N., long. 103°00′44″ W.) of treatment across H–2A agricultural required to obtain visas before traveling Within a 4.4-mile radius of the Rapid City workers, prudent border management to the United States as H–2A Regional Airport, excluding the portion north requires these temporary workers to agricultural workers. of a line between the intersection of the obtain a visa along with most other H– What will prospective H–2A Rapid City Regional Airport 4.4-mile radius 2A agricultural workers. and the Ellsworth AFB 4.7-mile radius, and agricultural workers be required to do? that airspace extending upward from the The previous rule allowing temporary The amended rule requires these surface within 2.6 miles each side of the workers from these countries to enter prospective H–2A agricultural workers Rapid City VORTAC 155°/335°. radials the United States without a visa to obtain a visa prior to traveling to the extending from the 4.4-mile radius of the presented a vulnerability. Temporary United States. Any spouses or children Rapid City Regional Airport to 7 miles workers from these countries now of these workers also will have to obtain southeast of the VORTAC, excluding that require H–2A visas to enter the United a visa. To obtain a visa, these airspace within the Rapid City, SD, Class D States. nonimmigrant aliens will have to be in airspace area. DATES: This rule is effective February possession of a valid passport, submit a * * * * * 19, 2016. Comment period: The visa application to and appear for an Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Areas Department will accept comments until interview at a U.S. embassy or Designated as an Extension to a Class D or April 4, 2016. consulate, and undergo the Class E Surface Area. ADDRESSES: Department’s visa screening process. * * * * * • Interested parties may submit Will the amended rule ensure that AGL SD E4 Rapid City, SD (Amended) comments at any time by any of the prospective H–2A agricultural workers Rapid City Regional Airport, SD following methods: are properly screened prior to their (Lat. 44°02′43″ N., long. 103°03′27″ W.) • Mail: U.S. Department of State, Visa arrival in the United States? Rapid City VORTAC Services, Legislation and Regulations Requiring these prospective H–2A (Lat. 43°58′34″ N., long. 103°00′44″ W.) Division, 600 19th Street NW., Room agricultural workers to obtain visas will That airspace extending upward from the 12–526B, Washington, DC 20006 ATTN: ensure that they are sufficiently surface within 2.6 miles each side of the Paul-Anthony L. Magadia. screened prior to arrival in the United Rapid City VORTAC 155°/335° radials • If you have access to the Internet States. This will lessen the possibility extending from the 4.4-mile radius of the you may submit comments by going to that persons who pose security risks to Rapid City Regional Airport to 7 miles the United States and other potential http://www.regulations.gov/#!home and southeast of the VORTAC, excluding that searching for Public Notice number immigration violators may improperly airspace within the Rapid City, SD, Class D airspace area. XXXX. gain admission to the United States. At asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES the same time, requiring that these Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 27, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: applicants appear before consular 2016. Paul-Anthony L. Magadia, U.S. officers will provide greater Robert W. Beck, Department of State, Visa Services, opportunities to prescreen for potential Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Legislation and Regulations Division, employment fraud and will promote Central Service Center. Washington, DC 20006, (202) 485–7641, compliance with Department of [FR Doc. 2016–02037 Filed 2–3–16; 8:45 am] Email: magadiapl@state.gov. Homeland Security (DHS) and BILLING CODE 4910–13–P SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Department of Labor (DOL) H–2A rules. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:15 Feb 03, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\04FER1.SGM 04FER1


Document Created: 2016-02-04 00:31:30
Document Modified: 2016-02-04 00:31:30
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesEffective 0901 UTC, March 31, 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.
ContactJeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX, 76177; telephone (817) 222-5711.
FR Citation81 FR 5905 
CFR AssociatedAirspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)
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