81 FR 65269 - Amendment of Class E Airspace, Truckee, CA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 184 (September 22, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 184 (September 22, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-22726 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 184 (Thursday, September 22, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 65269-65270] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-22726] [[Page 65269]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA-2015-4074; Airspace Docket No. 15-AWP-16] Amendment of Class E Airspace, Truckee, CA AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action establishes Class E surface area airspace and modifies Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Truckee-Tahoe Airport, Truckee, CA, to increase safety and enhance existing instrument flight rules (IFR) operations in the immediate vicinity of the airport. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, January 5, 2017. 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 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments. ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A, 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 U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Bldg Ground Floor Rm W12-140, Washington, DC 20590; Telephone: 1-800-647-5527, or 202-366-9826. The Order is also available for inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of FAA Order 7400.11A at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_locations.html. FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is published yearly and effective on September 15. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Clark, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425) 203-4511. 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 Truckee-Tahoe Airport, Truckee, CA. History On December 18, 2015, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Truckee-Tahoe Airport (80 FR 78988) Docket No. FAA-2015-4074. Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. One comment was received requesting the FAA to establish Class E surface airspace within a 4.2 mile radius to increase safety and enhance existing instrument flight rules (IFR) procedures in the immediate vicinity of the airport. The FAA concurred with the comment and on April 22, 2016, published in the Federal Register a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to establish Class E surface airspace at Truckee-Tahoe Airport (81 FR 23658) Docket No. FAA-2015-4074. 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 6002 and 6005, respectively, of FAA Order 7400.11A, dated August 3, 2016, and effective September 15, 2016, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR part 71.1. The Class E airspace designation listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order. Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference This document amends FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, and effective September 15, 2016. FAA Order 7400.11A is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11A 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 surface area airspace within a 4.2-mile radius of Truckee-Tahoe Airport, Truckee, CA. Also, this action modifies Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface to within a 4.2-mile radius of the airport, with segments extending from the 4.2-mile radius to 19 miles north and 16.5 miles northwest of the airport, and removes reference to Homewood Seaplane Base, which is no longer operational. Airspace modification is necessary to ensure the safety and management of standard instrument approach and departure procedures for IFR operations at the airport, with a minimum degree of airspace restriction. 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 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 65270]] 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 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, and effective September 15, 2016, is amended as follows: Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Designated as Surface Areas. * * * * * AWP CA E2 Truckee, CA [New] Truckee-Tahoe Airport, CA (Lat. 39[deg]19'12'' N., long. 120[deg]08'22'' W.) That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.2- mile radius of Truckee-Tahoe Airport. Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward from 700 feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth. * * * * * AWP CA E5 Truckee, CA [Modified] Truckee-Tahoe Airport, CA (Lat. 39[deg]19'12'' N., long. 120[deg]08'22'' W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 4.2-mile radius of Truckee-Tahoe Airport, and within 2 miles each side of the Truckee-Tahoe Airport 015[deg] bearing extending from the 4.2-mile radius to 19 miles north of the airport, and within 2 miles each side of the airport 328[deg] bearing extending from the 4.2-mile radius to 16.5 miles northwest of the airport. Issued in Seattle, Washington, on August 16, 2016. Richard Roberts, Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center. [FR Doc. 2016-22726 Filed 9-21-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION describes in more detail the scope of the establishes Class E surface area airspace
agency’s authority. This rulemaking is within a 4.2-mile radius of Truckee-
Federal Aviation Administration promulgated under the authority Tahoe Airport, Truckee, CA. Also, this
described in Subtitle VII, Part A, action modifies Class E airspace
14 CFR Part 71 Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that extending upward from 700 feet above
[Docket No. FAA–2015–4074; Airspace section, the FAA is charged with the surface to within a 4.2-mile radius
Docket No. 15–AWP–16] prescribing regulations to assign the use of the airport, with segments extending
of airspace necessary to ensure the from the 4.2-mile radius to 19 miles
Amendment of Class E Airspace, safety of aircraft and the efficient use of north and 16.5 miles northwest of the
Truckee, CA airspace. This regulation is within the airport, and removes reference to
scope of that authority as it amends Homewood Seaplane Base, which is no
AGENCY: Federal Aviation controlled airspace at Truckee-Tahoe
Administration (FAA), DOT. longer operational.
Airport, Truckee, CA.
ACTION: Final rule. Airspace modification is necessary to
History ensure the safety and management of
SUMMARY: This action establishes Class On December 18, 2015, the FAA standard instrument approach and
E surface area airspace and modifies published in the Federal Register a departure procedures for IFR operations
Class E airspace extending upward from notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) at the airport, with a minimum degree
700 feet above the surface at Truckee- to amend Class E airspace extending of airspace restriction.
Tahoe Airport, Truckee, CA, to increase upward from 700 feet above the surface
safety and enhance existing instrument Regulatory Notices and Analyses
at Truckee-Tahoe Airport (80 FR 78988)
flight rules (IFR) operations in the Docket No. FAA–2015–4074. Interested The FAA has determined that this
immediate vicinity of the airport. parties were invited to participate in regulation only involves an established
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, January 5, this rulemaking effort by submitting body of technical regulations for which
2017. The Director of the Federal written comments on the proposal to the frequent and routine amendments are
Register approves this incorporation by FAA. One comment was received necessary to keep them operationally
reference action under Title 1, Code of requesting the FAA to establish Class E current, is non-controversial and
Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to surface airspace within a 4.2 mile radius unlikely to result in adverse or negative
the annual revision of FAA Order to increase safety and enhance existing comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a
7400.11 and publication of conforming instrument flight rules (IFR) procedures ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under
amendments. in the immediate vicinity of the airport. Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A, The FAA concurred with the comment ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT
Airspace Designations and Reporting and on April 22, 2016, published in the Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
Points, and subsequent amendments can Federal Register a supplemental notice FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3)
be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to does not warrant preparation of a
air_traffic/publications/. For further establish Class E surface airspace at Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated
information, you can contact the U.S. Truckee-Tahoe Airport (81 FR 23658) impact is so minimal. Since this is a
Department of Transportation, Docket Docket No. FAA–2015–4074. Interested routine matter that only affects air traffic
Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue parties were invited to participate in procedures and air navigation, it is
SE., West Bldg Ground Floor Rm W12– this rulemaking effort by submitting certified that this rule, when
140, Washington, DC 20590; Telephone: written comments on the proposal to the promulgated, does not have a significant
1–800–647–5527, or 202–366–9826. The FAA. No comments were received.
economic impact on a substantial
Order is also available for inspection at Class E airspace designations are
number of small entities under the
the National Archives and Records published in paragraph 6002 and 6005,
respectively, of FAA Order 7400.11A, criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of FAA dated August 3, 2016, and effective Environmental Review
Order 7400.11A at NARA, call 202–741– September 15, 2016, which is
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR The FAA has determined that this
6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/
part 71.1. The Class E airspace action qualifies for categorical exclusion
federal_register/code_of_federal-
regulations/ibr_locations.html. FAA designation listed in this document will under the National Environmental
Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations be published subsequently in the Order. Policy Act in accordance with FAA
and Reporting Points, is published Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental
Availability and Summary of Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’
yearly and effective on September 15. Documents for Incorporation by paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Reference is not expected to cause any potentially
Clark, Federal Aviation Administration, This document amends FAA Order significant environmental impacts, and
Operations Support Group, Western 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and no extraordinary circumstances exist
Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, that warrant preparation of an
Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425) and effective September 15, 2016. FAA environmental assessment.
203–4511. Order 7400.11A is publicly available as
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: listed in the ADDRESSES section of this Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Authority for This Rulemaking document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
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The FAA’s authority to issue rules Navigation (air).
air traffic service routes, and reporting
regarding aviation safety is found in points. Adoption of the Amendment
Title 49 of the United States Code.
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the The Rule In consideration of the foregoing, the
authority of the FAA Administrator. This amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal Aviation Administration
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
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PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, SUMMARY: This action establishes Class controlled airspace at Houston
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR D airspace, Class E surface area airspace, Executive Airport, Brookshire, TX.
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND and Class E airspace extending upward
History
REPORTING POINTS from 700 feet above the surface at
Brookshire, TX, to accommodate the On March 28, 2016, the FAA
■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 new air traffic control tower at Houston published in the Federal Register a
continues to read as follows: Executive Airport. The FAA is taking notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, this action for the safe and efficient use to establish Class D and Class E
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, of the airspace to contain Instrument Airspace at Houston Executive Airport,
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. Flight Rule (IFR) arrival and departure Brookshire, TX (81 FR 17114) Docket
operations at the airport. No. FAA–2014–0742. Houston
§ 71.1 [Amended] Executive Airport opened an operating
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, November
■ 2. The incorporation by reference in 10, 2016. The Director of the Federal control tower October 1, 2014. Federal
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A, Register approves this incorporation by regulations (14 CFR 91.126, 91.127, and
Airspace Designations and Reporting reference action under title 1, Code of 91.129) establish airspace requirements
Points, dated August 3, 2016, and Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to around an operating tower. Interested
effective September 15, 2016, is the annual revision of FAA Order parties were invited to participate in
amended as follows: 7400.11 and publication of conforming three informal meetings with the local
amendments. community held on June 17, June 18,
Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace and December 15, 2015, during the
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A,
Designated as Surface Areas. course of establishing this airspace, and
Airspace Designations and Reporting
* * * * * Points, and subsequent amendments can in this rulemaking effort by submitting
AWP CA E2 Truckee, CA [New] be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ written comments on the proposal to the
Truckee-Tahoe Airport, CA air_traffic/publications/. For further FAA. 146 comments were received by
(Lat. 39°19′12″ N., long. 120°08′22″ W.) information, you can contact the the end of the comment period May 12,
That airspace extending upward from the Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation 2016. An additional five comments were
surface within a 4.2-mile radius of Truckee- Administration, 800 Independence received after the comment period (one
Tahoe Airport. Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; having 322 signatures on a petition
telephone: 1–800–647–5527, or 202– opposing the upper altitude limit of
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas 2,700 feet MSL; the petition supports
Extending Upward from 700 feet or More 267–8783. The Order is also available
Above the Surface of the Earth. for inspection at the National Archives 2,000 feet MSL as acceptable and safer).
and Records Administration (NARA). One commenter requested to withdraw
* * * * * his request. Of the 150 comments, many
For information on the availability of
AWP CA E5 Truckee, CA [Modified] FAA Order 7400.11A at NARA, call voiced opinions on different aspects of
Truckee-Tahoe Airport, CA 202–741–6030, or go to http:// the proposal as described in more detail
(Lat. 39°19′12″ N., long. 120°08′22″ W.) www.archives.gov/federal_register/ below.
That airspace extending upward from 700 code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_ Summary of Comments
feet above the surface within a 4.2-mile locations.html. FAA Order 7400.11,
radius of Truckee-Tahoe Airport, and within Airspace Designations and Reporting The FAA received multiple comments
2 miles each side of the Truckee-Tahoe Points, is published yearly and effective from 150 commenters that have been
Airport 015° bearing extending from the 4.2-
on September 15. grouped to reflect general subject areas.
mile radius to 19 miles north of the airport, The groups are categorized as follows;
and within 2 miles each side of the airport FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Raul
328° bearing extending from the 4.2-mile Garza, Jr., Central Service Center, 1. Support of the Class D proposal at
radius to 16.5 miles northwest of the airport. Operations Support Group, Federal 2,500 feet
Aviation Administration, Southwest 2. Support of the Class D airspace at
Issued in Seattle, Washington, on August Region, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort 2,000 feet
16, 2016. Worth, TX 76177; telephone: (817) 222– 3. Support of the Class D proposal at
Richard Roberts, 5874. 1,700 feet
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
4. Support for Class D at 2,500 but with
Western Service Center. Full Circle (4 miles) Airspace
[FR Doc. 2016–22726 Filed 9–21–16; 8:45 am] Authority for This Rulemaking without cutout for Sport Flyers
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P The FAA’s authority to issue rules Airport
regarding aviation safety is found in 5. Concerns of east-west VFR corridor
Title 49 of the United States Code. compression
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the 6. Increase airspace to match Class B
authority of the FAA Administrator. airspace
Federal Aviation Administration Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, 7. Support for Class E airspace only
describes in more detail the scope of the 8. No support for any change to the
14 CFR Part 71 agency’s authority. This rulemaking is present airspace allocation
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0742; Airspace promulgated under the authority 9. Airspace compression in the
Docket No. 14–ASW–5] described in Subtitle VII, Part, A, northeast quadrant under Class B
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that 1. Comment: Support of the Class D
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Establishment of Class D and E section, the FAA is charged with proposal at 2,500 feet.
Airspace; Brookshire, TX prescribing regulations to assign the use Fifty-one comments supported the
AGENCY: Federal Aviation of airspace necessary to ensure the proposal, as is, with a top of 2,500 feet
Administration (FAA), DOT. safety of aircraft and the efficient use of MSL. The positive comments ranged
airspace. This regulation is within the from support of the proposal at 2,500
ACTION: Final rule.
scope of that authority as it establishes feet MSL to extending and expanding
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| Dates | Effective 0901 UTC, January 5, 2017. 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 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments. | |
| Contact | Tom Clark, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425) 203-4511. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 65269 | |
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