81 FR 6447 - Amendment of Class E Airspace for the Following Michigan Towns: Alpena, MI; and Muskegon, MI
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 25 (Monday, February 8, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 6447-6448] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-02285] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA-2015-7483; Airspace Docket No. 15-AGL-23] Amendment of Class E Airspace for the Following Michigan Towns: Alpena, MI; and Muskegon, MI AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action amends the legal description of the Class E surface area airspace and Class E airspace designated as an extension at Alpena County Regional Airport, Alpena, MI, and Muskegon County Airport, Muskegon, MI, eliminating the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) part- time status, and updates the geographic coordinates of Muskegon County Airport, 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 Alpena County Regional Airport, Alpena, MI, and Muskegon County Airport, Muskegon, MI. History In a review of the airspace, the FAA found the airspace for Alpena County Regional Airport, Alpena, MI, and Muskegon County Airport, Muskegon, MI, 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 descriptions for the above airports. Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6002 and 6004, respectively, 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. [[Page 6448]] 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 the Class E surface area airspace and Class E airspace designated as an extension to Class D, at Alpena County Regional Airport, Alpena, MI, and Muskegon County Airport, Muskegon, MI. Additionally, the geographic coordinates of the Muskegon County Airport are being updated to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database. This is an administrative change amending the description for the above Michigan airports 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: 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 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, effective September 15, 2015, is amended as follows: Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Designated as Surface Areas. * * * * * AGL MI E2 Alpena, MI (Amended) Alpena County Regional Airport (Lat. 45[deg]04'41'' N., long. 83[deg]33'37'' W.) Alpena VORTAC (Lat. 45[deg]04'58'' N., long. 83[deg]33'25'' W.) Within a 4.4-mile radius of the Alpena County Regional Airport, and within 2.5 miles each side of the Alpena VORTAC 350[deg] radial, extending from the 4.4-mile radius of the airport to 7 miles north of the VORTAC, and within 2.5 miles each side of the Alpena VORTAC 187[deg] radial, extending from the 4.4-mile radius of the airport to 7 miles south of the VORTAC. AGL MI E2 Muskegon, MI (Amended) Muskegon County Airport, MI (Lat. 43[deg]10'04'' N., long. 086[deg]14'08'' W.) Within a 4.2-mile radius of the Muskegon County Airport and within 1.3 miles each side of the Muskegon VORTAC 271[deg] radial extending from the VORTAC to the 4.2-mile radius of Muskegon County Airport. * * * * * Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Areas Designated as an Extension to a Class D or Class E Surface Area. * * * * * AGL MI E4 Alpena, MI (Amended) Alpena County Regional Airport, MI (Lat. 45[deg]04'41'' N., long. 83[deg]33'37'' W.) Alpena VORTAC (Lat. 45[deg]04'58'' N., long. 83[deg]33'25'' W.) That airspace extending upward from the surface within 2.5 miles each side of the Alpena VORTAC 350[deg] radial, extending from the 4.4-mile radius of Alpena County Regional Airport to 7 miles north of the VORTAC, and within 2.5 miles each side of the Alpena VORTAC 187[deg] radial, extending from the 4.4-mile radius of the airport to 7 miles south of the VORTAC. AGL MI E4 Muskegon, MI (Amended) Muskegon County Airport, MI (Lat. 43[deg]10'04'' N., long. 086[deg]14'08'' W.) Muskegon VORTAC (Lat. 43[deg]10'09'' N., long. 086[deg]02'22'' W.) That airspace extending upward from the surface within 1.3 miles each side of the Muskegon VORTAC 271[deg] radial extending from the VORTAC to the 4.2-mile radius of the Muskegon County Airport. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 27, 2016. Robert W. Beck, Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center. [FR Doc. 2016-02285 Filed 2-5-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Appropriate State Agency, as the case should report such incidences to the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
may be. Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation
(f) Public access. The CDFI Fund shall Department of the Treasury. Administration, Operations Support
make reports described in this section Group, Central Service Center, 10101
Mary Ann Donovan,
available for public inspection after Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX
deleting or redacting any materials Director, Community Development Financial 76177; telephone (817) 222–5711.
Institutions Fund.
necessary to protect privacy or
[FR Doc. 2016–02132 Filed 2–3–16; 4:15 pm] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
proprietary interests.
BILLING CODE 4810–70–P Authority for This Rulemaking
§ 1807.903 Compliance with government
requirements. The FAA’s authority to issue rules
In carrying out its responsibilities DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION regarding aviation safety is found in
pursuant to an Assistance Agreement, Title 49 of the United States Code.
the Recipient shall comply with all Federal Aviation Administration Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
applicable Federal, State, and local authority of the FAA Administrator.
laws, regulations, and ordinances, 14 CFR Part 71 Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
Uniform Administrative Requirements, describes in more detail the scope of the
and Executive Orders. Furthermore, [Docket No. FAA–2015–7483; Airspace agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
Recipients must comply with the CDFI Docket No. 15–AGL–23] promulgated under the authority
Fund’s environmental quality described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
Amendment of Class E Airspace for
regulations (12 CFR part 1815) as well Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
the Following Michigan Towns:
as all other Federal environmental section, the FAA is charged with
Alpena, MI; and Muskegon, MI
requirements applicable to Federal prescribing regulations to assign the use
awards. AGENCY: Federal Aviation of airspace necessary to ensure the
Administration (FAA), DOT. safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
§ 1807.904 Lobbying restrictions.
ACTION: Final rule. airspace. This regulation is within the
No CMF Award may be expended by scope of that authority as it amends
a Recipient to pay any person to SUMMARY: This action amends the legal controlled airspace at Alpena County
influence or attempt to influence any description of the Class E surface area Regional Airport, Alpena, MI, and
agency, elected official, officer or airspace and Class E airspace designated Muskegon County Airport, Muskegon,
employee of a State or local government as an extension at Alpena County MI.
in connection with the making, award, Regional Airport, Alpena, MI, and
extension, continuation, renewal, History
Muskegon County Airport, Muskegon,
amendment, or modification of any MI, eliminating the Notice to Airmen In a review of the airspace, the FAA
State or local government contract, (NOTAM) part-time status, and updates found the airspace for Alpena County
grant, loan or cooperative agreement as the geographic coordinates of Muskegon Regional Airport, Alpena, MI, and
such terms are defined in 31 U.S.C. County Airport, to coincide with the Muskegon County Airport, Muskegon,
1352. FAA’s aeronautical database. MI, as published in FAA Order 7400.9Z,
§ 1807.905 Criminal provisions. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, March 31, Airspace Designations and Reporting
The criminal provisions of 18 U.S.C. 2016. The Director of the Federal Points, does not require part time status.
657 regarding embezzlement or Register approves this incorporation by This is an administrative change
misappropriation of funds are reference action under Title 1, Code of removing the part time NOTAM
applicable to all Recipients and Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to information from the legal descriptions
insiders. the annual revision of FAA Order for the above airports.
7400.9 and publication of conforming Class E airspace designations are
§ 1807.906 CDFI Fund deemed not to amendments. published in paragraph 6002 and 6004,
control.
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Z, respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9Z
The CDFI Fund shall not be deemed dated August 6, 2015, and effective
Airspace Designations and Reporting
to control a Recipient by reason of any September 15, 2015, which is
Points, and subsequent amendments can
CMF Award provided under the Act for incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/
the purpose of any applicable law. part 71.1. The Class E airspace
air_traffic/publications/. For further
§ 1807.907 Limitation on liability. information, you can contact the designations listed in this document
The liability of the CDFI Fund and the Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation will be published subsequently in the
United States Government arising out of Administration, 800 Independence Order.
any CMF Award shall be limited to the Avenue SW., Washington, DC 29591; Availability and Summary of
amount of the CMF Award. The CDFI telephone: 202–267–8783. The Order is Documents for Incorporation by
Fund shall be exempt from any also available for inspection at the Reference
assessments and other liabilities that National Archives and Records
may be imposed on controlling or Administration (NARA). For This document amends FAA Order
principal shareholders by any Federal information on the availability of FAA 7400.9Z, Airspace Designations and
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES
law or the law of any State. Nothing in Order 7400.9Z at NARA, call 202–741– Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015,
this section shall affect the application 6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/ and effective September 15, 2015. FAA
of any Federal tax law. federal_register/code_of_federal- Order 7400.9Z is publicly available as
regulations/ibr_locations.html. listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
§ 1807.908 Fraud, waste and abuse. FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace document. FAA Order 7400.9Z lists
Any person who becomes aware of Designations and Reporting Points, is Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
the existence or apparent existence of published yearly and effective on air traffic service routes, and reporting
fraud, waste or abuse of a CMF Award September 15. points.
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The Rule Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 the Alpena VORTAC 187° radial, extending
from the 4.4-mile radius of the airport to 7
This action amends Title 14, Code of Airspace, Incorporation by reference, miles south of the VORTAC.
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by Navigation (air).
AGL MI E4 Muskegon, MI (Amended)
eliminating the NOTAM information Adoption of the Amendment
that reads, ‘‘This Class E airspace is Muskegon County Airport, MI
In consideration of the foregoing, the (Lat. 43°10′04″ N., long. 086°14′08″ W.)
effective during the specific dates and
Federal Aviation Administration Muskegon VORTAC
times established in advance by a Notice (Lat. 43°10′09″ N., long. 086°02′22″ W.)
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
to Airmen. The effective date and time That airspace extending upward from the
will thereafter be continuously PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, surface within 1.3 miles each side of the
published in the Airport/Facility B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR Muskegon VORTAC 271° radial extending
Directory.’’ from the regulatory text of TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND from the VORTAC to the 4.2-mile radius of
the Class E surface area airspace and REPORTING POINTS the Muskegon County Airport.
Class E airspace designated as an Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 27,
extension to Class D, at Alpena County ■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 2016.
Regional Airport, Alpena, MI, and continues to read as follows: Robert W. Beck,
Muskegon County Airport, Muskegon, Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO
MI. Additionally, the geographic 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, Central Service Center.
coordinates of the Muskegon County 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
[FR Doc. 2016–02285 Filed 2–5–16; 8:45 am]
Airport are being updated to coincide
§ 71.1 [Amended] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
with the FAA’s aeronautical database.
This is an administrative change ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in
amending the description for the above 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9Z, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Michigan airports to be in concert with Airspace Designations and Reporting
the FAA’s aeronautical database, and Points, dated August 6, 2015, effective Federal Aviation Administration
does not affect the boundaries, or September 15, 2015, is amended as
operating requirements of the airspace; follows: 14 CFR Part 71
therefore, notice and public procedure Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace [Docket No. FAA–2015–7484; Airspace
under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary. Designated as Surface Areas. Docket No. 15–AGL–24]
Regulatory Notices and Analyses * * * * *
Amendment of Class E Airspace for
The FAA has determined that this AGL MI E2 Alpena, MI (Amended)
the Following Minnesota Towns:
regulation only involves an established Alpena County Regional Airport Rochester, MN; and St. Cloud, MN
body of technical regulations for which (Lat. 45°04′41″ N., long. 83°33′37″ W.)
frequent and routine amendments are Alpena VORTAC AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(Lat. 45°04′58″ N., long. 83°33′25″ W.) Administration (FAA), DOT.
necessary to keep them operationally
Within a 4.4-mile radius of the Alpena ACTION: Final rule.
current, is non-controversial and County Regional Airport, and within 2.5
unlikely to result in adverse or negative miles each side of the Alpena VORTAC 350°
comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a SUMMARY: This action amends the legal
radial, extending from the 4.4-mile radius of description of the Class E surface area
‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under the airport to 7 miles north of the VORTAC,
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a and within 2.5 miles each side of the Alpena
airspace and Class E airspace designated
‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT VORTAC 187° radial, extending from the 4.4- as an extension, at Rochester
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 mile radius of the airport to 7 miles south of International Airport, Rochester, MN,
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) the VORTAC. and St. Cloud Regional Airport, St.
does not warrant preparation of a Cloud, MN, eliminating the Notice to
AGL MI E2 Muskegon, MI (Amended)
regulatory evaluation as the anticipated Airmen (NOTAM) part-time status. This
Muskegon County Airport, MI action also updates the geographic
impact is so minimal. Since this is a (Lat. 43°10′04″ N., long. 086°14′08″ W.)
routine matter that only affects air traffic coordinates of Rochester International
Within a 4.2-mile radius of the Muskegon Airport to coincide with the FAA’s
procedures and air navigation, it is County Airport and within 1.3 miles each
certified that this rule, when aeronautical database.
side of the Muskegon VORTAC 271° radial
promulgated, does not have a significant extending from the VORTAC to the 4.2-mile DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, March 31,
economic impact on a substantial radius of Muskegon County Airport. 2016. The Director of the Federal
number of small entities under the * * * * * Register approves this incorporation by
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. reference action under Title 1, Code of
Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Areas Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
Environmental Review Designated as an Extension to a Class D or
Class E Surface Area.
the annual revision of FAA Order
The FAA has determined that this 7400.9 and publication of conforming
* * * * * amendments.
action qualifies for categorical exclusion
under the National Environmental AGL MI E4 Alpena, MI (Amended)
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Z,
Policy Act in accordance with FAA Alpena County Regional Airport, MI Airspace Designations and Reporting
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES
Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental (Lat. 45°04′41″ N., long. 83°33′37″ W.) Points, and subsequent amendments can
Alpena VORTAC
Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/
(Lat. 45°04′58″ N., long. 83°33′25″ W.)
paragraph 5–6.5.a. This airspace action air_traffic/publications/. For further
That airspace extending upward from the
is not expected to cause any potentially surface within 2.5 miles each side of the
information, you can contact the
significant environmental impacts, and Alpena VORTAC 350° radial, extending from Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation
no extraordinary circumstances exist the 4.4-mile radius of Alpena County Administration, 800 Independence
that warrant preparation of an Regional Airport to 7 miles north of the Avenue SW., Washington, DC, 29591;
environmental assessment. VORTAC, and within 2.5 miles each side of telephone: 202–267–8783. The Order is
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| Action | Final rule. | |
| 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. | |
| 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 6447 | |
| CFR Associated | Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air) |
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