81 FR 65276 - Amendment of Class D and E Airspace, and Revocation of Class E Airspace; Troy, AL

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 184 (September 22, 2016)

Page Range		65276-65277
FR Document		2016-22735

This action amends Class D and E airspace, and removes Class E airspace designated as an extension at Troy Municipal Airport at N. Kenneth Campbell Field (formerly Troy Municipal Airport), Troy, AL. The Troy VHF Omnidirectional Radio Range (VOR) has been decommissioned, therefore Class E extension airspace is no longer needed, and new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures have been developed, requiring adjustments in Class D airspace and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at the airport. This action enhances the safety and airspace management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport. This action also updates the geographic coordinates of the airport and recognizes the name change of the airport.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2014-0726; Airspace Docket No. 14-ASO-9]

Amendment of Class D and E Airspace, and Revocation of Class E
Airspace; Troy, AL

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends Class D and E airspace, and removes Class E
airspace designated as an extension at Troy Municipal Airport at N.
Kenneth Campbell Field (formerly Troy Municipal Airport), Troy, AL. The
Troy VHF Omnidirectional Radio Range (VOR) has been decommissioned,
therefore Class E extension airspace is no longer needed, and new
Standard Instrument Approach Procedures have been developed, requiring
adjustments in Class D airspace and Class E airspace extending upward
from 700 feet above the surface at the airport. This action enhances
the safety and airspace management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)
operations at the airport. This action also updates the geographic
coordinates of the airport and recognizes the name change of the
airport.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, November 10, 2016. The Director of the
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under
title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to the annual
revision of FAA Order 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments.

ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed on line at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can
contact the Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: 1-800-647-
8927, or 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 7400.11A 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: John Fornito, Operations Support
Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O.
Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 305-6364.

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

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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 Class D and Class E airspace at Troy Municipal
Airport at N. Kenneth Campbell Field, Troy, AL.

History

On June 21, 2016, the FAA published in the Federal Register a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend Class D and Class E
airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Troy
Municipal Airport at N. Kenneth Campbell Field, formerly Troy Municipal
Airport, Troy, AL, (81 FR 40213) Docket No. FAA-2014-0726, as new
Standard Instrument Approach Procedures have been developed requiring
airspace redesign. Additionally, Class E airspace designated as an
extension to Class D surface area would be removed due to the
decommissioning of the Troy VOR and cancellation of the VOR approaches.
The geographic coordinates of the airport would be amended to coincide
with the FAA's aeronautical database. 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 D and Class E airspace designations are published in
paragraphs 5000, 6004 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 71.1. The Class D and 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 7400.11A, 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 amends Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above
the surface within a 7.6-mile radius of Troy Municipal Airport at N.
Kenneth Campbell Field and within 2-miles each side of a 070[deg]
bearing from the airport to 11.5-miles northeast of the airport, and
within 2-miles each side of a 253[deg] bearing from the airport to
11.3-miles southwest of the airport. Additionally, Class E airspace
designated as an extension to Class D surface area is removed due to
the decommissioning of the Troy VOR and cancellation of the VOR
approaches. The geographic coordinates of the airport are amended to
coincide with the FAAs aeronautical database. Also, this action
recognizes the name change of Troy Municipal Airport at N. Kenneth
Campbell Field (formerly Troy Municipal Airport).

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.
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:

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 7400.11A,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016,
effective September 15, 2016, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.

* * * * *

ASO AL D Troy, AL [Amended]

Troy Municipal Airport at N. Kenneth Campbell Field, AL
(Lat. 31[deg]51'36'' N., long. 86[deg]00'50'' W.)

That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
2,900 feet MSL within a 5-mile radius of Troy Municipal Airport at
N. Kenneth Campbell Field. This Class D airspace area is effective
during 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.

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

* * * * *

ASO AL E4 Troy, AL [Removed]

Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700
Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.

* * * * *

ASO AL E5 Troy, AL [Amended]

Troy Municipal Airport at N. Kenneth Campbell Field, AL
(Lat. 31[deg]51'36'' N., long. 86[deg]00'50'' W.)

That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 7.6-mile radius of Troy Municipal Airport at N. Kenneth
Campbell Field and within 2-miles each side of a 070[deg] bearing
from the airport to 11.5-miles northeast of the airport, and within
2-miles each side of a 253[deg] bearing from the airport to 11.3-
miles southwest of the airport.

Issued in College Park, Georgia, on September 7, 2016.
Joey L. Medders,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air
Traffic Organization.
[FR Doc. 2016-22735 Filed 9-21-16; 8:45 am]
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significant environmental impacts, and each side of the 030° bearing from the airport (VOR) has been decommissioned,
no extraordinary circumstances exist extending from the 7.3-mile radius to 11.1 therefore Class E extension airspace is
that warrant preparation of an miles northeast of the airport, and within 4 no longer needed, and new Standard
miles each side of the 218° bearing from the
environmental assessment. Instrument Approach Procedures have
airport extending from the 7.3-mile radius to
10.5 miles southwest of the airport. been developed, requiring adjustments
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
in Class D airspace and Class E airspace
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, * * * * * extending upward from 700 feet above
Navigation (air). ACE NE E5 Holdrege, NE [Amended] the surface at the airport. This action
Adoption of the Amendment Holdrege, Brewster Field Airport, NE enhances the safety and airspace
(Lat. 40°27′08″ N., long. 99°20′11″ W.) management of Instrument Flight Rules
In consideration of the foregoing, the (IFR) operations at the airport. This
That airspace extending upward from 700
Federal Aviation Administration feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile action also updates the geographic
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: radius of Brewster Field Airport. coordinates of the airport and
* * * * * recognizes the name change of the
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, airport.
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR ACE NE E5 Imperial, NE [Amended]
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, November
Imperial Municipal Airport, NE
REPORTING POINTS 10, 2016. The Director of the Federal
(Lat. 40°30′37″ N., long. 101°37′13″ W.)
Register approves this incorporation by
1. The authority citation for part 71 That airspace extending upward from 700
■ reference action under title 1, Code of
feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile
continues to read as follows: radius of Imperial Municipal Airport. Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, the annual revision of FAA Order
* * * * * 7400.11 and publication of conforming
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. ACE NE E5 Lexington, NE [Amended] amendments.
Lexington, Jim Kelly Field, NE ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A,
§ 71.1 [Amended]
(Lat. 40°47′26″ N., long. 99°46′33″ W.) Airspace Designations and Reporting
■ 2. The incorporation by reference in That airspace extending upward from 700 Points, and subsequent amendments can
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A, feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile be viewed on line at http://
Airspace Designations and Reporting radius of Jim Kelly Field. www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/.
Points, dated August 3, 2016, and * * * * * For further information, you can contact
effective September 15, 2016, is the Airspace Policy Group, Federal
amended as follows: ACE NE E5 Omaha, Millard Airport, NE
[Amended]
Aviation Administration, 800
Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Independence Avenue SW.,
Omaha, Millard Airport, NE Washington, DC 20591; telephone: 1–
Designated as Surface Areas. (Lat. 41°11′46″ N., long. 96°06′44″ W.)
* * * * * 800–647–8927, or 202–267–8783. The
That airspace extending upward from 700 Order is also available for inspection at
ACE NE E2 Alliance, NE [Removed] feet above the surface within a 6.7-mile
radius of Millard Airport.
the National Archives and Records
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Administration (NARA). For
Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on September information on the availability of FAA
Above the Surface of the Earth. 9, 2016. Order 7400.11A at NARA, call 202–741–
Walter Tweedy, 6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/
* * * * *
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, federal_register/code_of_federal-
ACE NE E5 Albion, NE [Amended] ATO Central Service Center. regulations/ibr_locations.html.
Albion Municipal Airport, NE [FR Doc. 2016–22736 Filed 9–21–16; 8:45 am] FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
(Lat. 41°43′43″ N., long. 98°03′21″ W.) BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Designations and Reporting Points, is
That airspace extending upward from 700 published yearly and effective on
feet above the surface within a 6.7-mile September 15.
radius of Albion Municipal Airport, and DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
within 2.6 miles each side of the 154° bearing FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
from the airport extending from the 6.7-mile Fornito, Operations Support Group,
Federal Aviation Administration
radius to 9.7 miles southeast of the airport, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
and within 3.7 miles each side of the 334° Administration, P.O. Box 20636,
bearing from the airport extending from the
14 CFR Part 71
Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404)
6.7-mile radius to 10.1 miles northwest from [Docket No. FAA–2014–0726; Airspace 305–6364.
the airport. Docket No. 14–ASO–9] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
* * * * *
Amendment of Class D and E Authority for This Rulemaking
ACE NE E5 Alliance, NE [Amended] Airspace, and Revocation of Class E The FAA’s authority to issue rules
Alliance Municipal Airport, NE Airspace; Troy, AL regarding aviation safety is found in
(Lat. 42° 03′12″ N., long. 102°48′14″ W.)
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Title 49 of the United States Code.
That airspace extending upward from 700 Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
feet above the surface within a 7.2-mile Administration (FAA), DOT.
radius of Alliance Municipal Airport. ACTION: Final rule. authority of the FAA Administrator.
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
* * * * * SUMMARY: This action amends Class D describes in more detail the scope of the
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ACE NE E5 Gothenburg, NE [Amended] and E airspace, and removes Class E agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
Gothenburg, Quinn Field, NE airspace designated as an extension at promulgated under the authority
(Lat. 40°55′32″ N., long. 100°08′48″ W.) Troy Municipal Airport at N. Kenneth described in Subtitle VII, Part, A,
That airspace extending upward from 700 Campbell Field (formerly Troy Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
feet above the surface within an 7.3-mile Municipal Airport), Troy, AL. The Troy section, the FAA is charged with
radius of Quinn Field, and within 4 miles VHF Omnidirectional Radio Range prescribing regulations to assign the use

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of airspace necessary to ensure the to 11.5-miles northeast of the airport, Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103,
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of and within 2-miles each side of a 253° 40113, 40120, E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
airspace. This regulation is within the bearing from the airport to 11.3-miles 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
scope of that authority as it amends southwest of the airport. Additionally,
§ 71.1 [Amended]
Class D and Class E airspace at Troy Class E airspace designated as an
Municipal Airport at N. Kenneth extension to Class D surface area is ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in
Campbell Field, Troy, AL. removed due to the decommissioning of 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A,
History the Troy VOR and cancellation of the Airspace Designations and Reporting
VOR approaches. The geographic Points, dated August 3, 2016, effective
On June 21, 2016, the FAA published coordinates of the airport are amended
in the Federal Register a notice of September 15, 2016, is amended as
to coincide with the FAAs aeronautical
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend follows:
database. Also, this action recognizes
Class D and Class E airspace extending the name change of Troy Municipal
upward from 700 feet above the surface Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.
Airport at N. Kenneth Campbell Field
at Troy Municipal Airport at N. Kenneth (formerly Troy Municipal Airport). * * * * *
Campbell Field, formerly Troy ASO AL D Troy, AL [Amended]
Municipal Airport, Troy, AL, (81 FR Regulatory Notices and Analyses
40213) Docket No. FAA–2014–0726, as Troy Municipal Airport at N. Kenneth
The FAA has determined that this
new Standard Instrument Approach Campbell Field, AL
regulation only involves an established (Lat. 31°51′36″ N., long. 86°00′50″ W.)
Procedures have been developed body of technical regulations for which
requiring airspace redesign. frequent and routine amendments are That airspace extending upward from the
Additionally, Class E airspace necessary to keep them operationally surface to and including 2,900 feet MSL
designated as an extension to Class D within a 5-mile radius of Troy Municipal
current. It, therefore: (1) Is not a
surface area would be removed due to Airport at N. Kenneth Campbell Field. This
‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under
the decommissioning of the Troy VOR Class D airspace area is effective during
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a
and cancellation of the VOR specific dates and times established in
‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT
approaches. The geographic coordinates advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
of the airport would be amended to date and time will thereafter be continuously
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3)
coincide with the FAA’s aeronautical published in the Airport/Facility Directory.
does not warrant preparation of a
database. Interested parties were invited regulatory evaluation as the anticipated Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace
to participate in this rulemaking effort impact is so minimal. Since this is a Designated as an Extension to a Class D
by submitting written comments on the routine matter that only affects air traffic Surface Area.
proposal to the FAA. No comments procedures and air navigation, it is * * * * *
were received. certified that this rule, when
Class D and Class E airspace ASO AL E4 Troy, AL [Removed]
promulgated, does not have a significant
designations are published in economic impact on a substantial Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas
paragraphs 5000, 6004 and 6005, number of small entities under the Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More
respectively, of FAA Order 7400.11A criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Above the Surface of the Earth.
dated August 3, 2016, and effective
Environmental Review * * * * *
September 15, 2016, which is
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR The FAA has determined that this ASO AL E5 Troy, AL [Amended]
71.1. The Class D and Class E airspace action qualifies for categorical exclusion Troy Municipal Airport at N. Kenneth
designations listed in this document under the National Environmental Campbell Field, AL
will be published subsequently in the Policy Act in accordance with FAA (Lat. 31°51′36″ N., long. 86°00′50″ W.)
Order. Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental That airspace extending upward from 700
Availability and Summary of Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ feet above the surface within a 7.6-mile
Documents for Incorporation by paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action radius of Troy Municipal Airport at N.
Reference is not expected to cause any potentially Kenneth Campbell Field and within 2-miles
significant environmental impacts, and each side of a 070° bearing from the airport
This document amends FAA Order no extraordinary circumstances exist to 11.5-miles northeast of the airport, and
7400.11A, Airspace Designations and that warrant preparation of an within 2-miles each side of a 253° bearing
Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, environmental assessment. from the airport to 11.3-miles southwest of
and effective September 15, 2016. FAA
the airport.
Order 7400.11A is publicly available as Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
listed in the ADDRESSES section of this Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Issued in College Park, Georgia, on
document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists Navigation (air). September 7, 2016.
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, Joey L. Medders,
air traffic service routes, and reporting Adoption of the Amendment
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group,
points. In consideration of the foregoing, the Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic
The Rule Federal Aviation Administration Organization.
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: [FR Doc. 2016–22735 Filed 9–21–16; 8:45 am]
This amendment to Title 14, Code of
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
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amends Class E airspace extending B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
upward from 700 feet above the surface TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
within a 7.6-mile radius of Troy REPORTING POINTS
Municipal Airport at N. Kenneth
Campbell Field and within 2-miles each ■ 1. The authority citation for part 71
side of a 070° bearing from the airport continues to read as follows:

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule.
Dates		Effective 0901 UTC, November 10, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments.
Contact		John Fornito, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 305-6364.
FR Citation		81 FR 65276
CFR Associated		Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)

81 FR 65276 - Amendment of Class D and E Airspace, and Revocation of Class E Airspace; Troy, AL

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