81_FR_67294 81 FR 67104 - Modification of Class E Airspace; Napa, CA

81 FR 67104 - Modification of Class E Airspace; Napa, CA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 190 (September 30, 2016)

Page Range67104-67105
FR Document2016-23423

This action modifies the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Napa County Airport, Napa, CA, by removing an irregular shaped area located approximately 20 miles southwest of Napa County Airport. This airspace area is discontinuous from the airspace surrounding Napa County Airport and is not essential to instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport. This action also updates the airport's geographic coordinates, and is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport, with the minimum amount of airspace restriction.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 190 (Friday, September 30, 2016) 
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 190 (Friday, September 30, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-23423]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2016-5574; Airspace Docket No. 16-AWP-5]


Modification of Class E Airspace; Napa, CA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies the Class E airspace extending upward 
from 700 feet above the surface at Napa County Airport, Napa, CA, by 
removing an irregular shaped area located approximately 20 miles 
southwest of Napa County Airport. This airspace area is discontinuous 
from the airspace surrounding Napa County Airport and is not essential 
to instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport. This action 
also updates the airport's geographic coordinates, and is necessary for 
the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations 
at the airport, with the minimum amount of airspace restriction.

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 7400.11A 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.,

[[Page 67105]]

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 modifies controlled airspace at Napa County Airport, Napa, CA.

History

    On July 19, 2016, the FAA published in the Federal Register a 
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to modify Class E airspace 
extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Napa County 
Airport, Napa, CA (81 FR 46850) Docket FAA-2016-5574. 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 6005 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 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 modifies Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above 
the surface at Napa County Airport, Napa, CA, by removing an irregular 
shaped area located approximately 20 miles southwest of the airport. 
This airspace area is discontinuous from the airspace surrounding Napa 
County Airport and is not necessary to support IFR operations. This 
action also updates the airport geographic coordinates to Lat. 
38[deg]12'48'' N., Long. 122[deg]16'51'' W., to coincide with the FAA's 
aeronautical database.

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:

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, and 
effective September 15, 2016, is amended as follows:

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

* * * * *

AWP CA E5 Napa, CA [Modified]

Napa County Airport, CA
    (Lat. 38[deg]12'48'' N., long. 122[deg]16'51'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 6.5 mile radius of Napa County Airport.

    Issued in Seattle, Washington, on September 21, 2016.
Tracey Johnson,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2016-23423 Filed 9-29-16; 8:45 am]
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67104 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 190 / Friday, September 30, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (2) After the effective date of this AD, do DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Alaska to the extent that it justifies not install any check valve P/N 209–062– making a regulatory distinction; and 520–001 manufactured by Circor Aerospace, Federal Aviation Administration 4. Will not have a significant marked ‘‘Circle Seal’’ and with a economic impact, positive or negative, manufacturing date code of ‘‘10/11’’ (October 14 CFR Part 71 on a substantial number of small entities 2011) through ‘‘03/15’’ (March 2015), on any [Docket No. FAA–2016–5574; Airspace under the criteria of the Regulatory helicopter. Docket No. 16–AWP–5] Flexibility Act. (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance We prepared an economic evaluation (AMOCs) Modification of Class E Airspace; of the estimated costs to comply with Napa, CA this AD and placed it in the AD docket. (1) The Manager, Safety Management Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AGENCY: Federal Aviation List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 AD. Send your proposal to: Rao Edupuganti, Administration (FAA), DOT. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Aviation Safety Engineer, Regulations and ACTION: Final rule. safety, Incorporation by reference, Policy Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, Safety. 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX SUMMARY: This action modifies the Class 76177; telephone (817) 222–5110; email 9- E airspace extending upward from 700 Adoption of the Amendment ASW-FTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. feet above the surface at Napa County Accordingly, under the authority (2) For operations conducted under a 14 Airport, Napa, CA, by removing an delegated to me by the Administrator, CFR part 119 operating certificate or under irregular shaped area located the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that approximately 20 miles southwest of follows: you notify your principal inspector, or Napa County Airport. This airspace area lacking a principal inspector, the manager of is discontinuous from the airspace PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS the local flight standards district office or surrounding Napa County Airport and is DIRECTIVES certificate holding district office, before not essential to instrument flight rules operating any aircraft complying with this ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (IFR) operations at the airport. This AD through an AMOC. continues to read as follows: action also updates the airport’s (g) Additional Information geographic coordinates, and is necessary Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (1) Bell Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) 427– for the safety and management of § 39.13 [Amended] 15–37 for Model 427 helicopters and Bell instrument flight rules (IFR) operations ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding ASB 429–15–23 for Model 429 helicopters, at the airport, with the minimum the following new airworthiness both dated September 4, 2015, which are not amount of airspace restriction. directive (AD): incorporated by reference, contain additional DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, January 5, information about the subject of this final 2017. The Director of the Federal 2016–20–01 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (Bell): Amendment 39– rule. For service information identified in Register approves this incorporation by 18667; Docket No. FAA–2016–9144; this final rule, contact Bell Helicopter reference action under Title 1, Code of Directorate Identifier 2016–SW–014–AD. Textron Canada Limited, 12,800 Rue de Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to l’Avenir, Mirabel, Quebec J7J1R4; telephone the annual revision of FAA Order (a) Applicability (450) 437–2862 or (800) 363–8023; fax (450) 7400.11A and publication of conforming This AD applies to Bell Model 427 and 429 433–0272; or at http:// amendments. helicopters, certificated in any category, with www.bellcustomer.com/files/. You may an engine and transmission oil check valve ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A, review a copy of the service information at Airspace Designations and Reporting part number (P/N) 209–062–520–001 manufactured by Circor Aerospace, marked the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Points, and subsequent amendments can ‘‘Circle Seal’’ and with a manufacturing date Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ code of ‘‘10/11’’ (October 2011) through ‘‘03/ Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. air_traffic/publications/. For further 15’’ (March 2015), installed. (2) The subject of this AD is addressed in information, you can contact the U.S. Transport Canada AD No. CF–2015–29, dated (b) Unsafe Condition Department of Transportation, Docket December 7, 2015. You may view the This AD defines the unsafe condition as a Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue Transport Canada AD on the Internet at cracked or leaking check valve. This SE., West Bldg. Ground Floor, Rm. http://www.regulations.gov by searching for condition, if not detected and corrected, W12–140, Washington, DC 20590; could result in loss of lubrication to the and locating it in Docket No. FAA–2016– Telephone: 1–800–647–5527, or 202– engine or transmission, failure of the 9144. 366–9826. The Order is also available transmission or engine, and loss of control of (h) Subject for inspection at the National Archives the helicopter. Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) and Records Administration (NARA). (c) Effective Date Code: 6300 Engine and Transmission For information on the availability of This AD becomes effective October 17, Lubrication System. FAA Order 7400.11A at NARA, call 2016. 202–741–6030, or go to http:// Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on September (d) Compliance www.archives.gov/federal_register/ 16, 2016. code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_ You are responsible for performing each Scott A. Horn, action required by this AD within the locations.html. asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES specified compliance time unless it has Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace already been accomplished prior to that time. Aircraft Certification Service. Designations and Reporting Points, is [FR Doc. 2016–23345 Filed 9–29–16; 8:45 am] published yearly and effective on (e) Required Actions BILLING CODE 4910–13–P September 15. (1) Within 25 hours time-in-service: (i) Replace each transmission oil check FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom valve. Clark, Federal Aviation Administration, (ii) For Model 429 helicopters, replace each Operations Support Group, Western engine oil check valve. Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:28 Sep 29, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\30SER1.SGM 30SER1

Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 190 / Friday, September 30, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 67105 Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425) area is discontinuous from the airspace Airspace Designations and Reporting 203–4511. surrounding Napa County Airport and is Points, dated August 3, 2016, and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: not necessary to support IFR operations. effective September 15, 2016, is This action also updates the airport amended as follows: Authority for This Rulemaking geographic coordinates to Lat. 38°12′48″ The FAA’s authority to issue rules N., Long. 122°16′51″ W., to coincide Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas regarding aviation safety is found in with the FAA’s aeronautical database. Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Title 49 of the United States Code. Above the Surface of the Earth. Regulatory Notices and Analyses * * * * * Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. The FAA has determined that this AWP CA E5 Napa, CA [Modified] Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, regulation only involves an established Napa County Airport, CA describes in more detail the scope of the body of technical regulations for which (Lat. 38°12′48″ N., long. 122°16′51″ W.) agency’s authority. This rulemaking is frequent and routine amendments are That airspace extending upward from 700 promulgated under the authority necessary to keep them operationally feet above the surface within a 6.5 mile described in Subtitle VII, Part A, current, is non-controversial and radius of Napa County Airport. Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that unlikely to result in adverse or negative comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a Issued in Seattle, Washington, on section, the FAA is charged with September 21, 2016. prescribing regulations to assign the use ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Tracey Johnson, of airspace necessary to ensure the Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT Manager, Operations Support Group, Western safety of aircraft and the efficient use of Service Center. airspace. This regulation is within the Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) [FR Doc. 2016–23423 Filed 9–29–16; 8:45 am] scope of that authority as it modifies controlled airspace at Napa County does not warrant preparation of a BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Airport, Napa, CA. Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a History routine matter that only affects air traffic DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION On July 19, 2016, the FAA published procedures and air navigation, it is Federal Aviation Administration in the Federal Register a notice of certified that this rule, when proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to modify promulgated, does not have a significant 14 CFR Part 97 Class E airspace extending upward from economic impact on a substantial 700 feet above the surface at Napa number of small entities under the [Docket No. 31094; Amdt. No. 3711] County Airport, Napa, CA (81 FR 46850) criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Standard Instrument Approach Docket FAA–2016–5574. Interested Environmental Review Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums parties were invited to participate in The FAA has determined that this and Obstacle Departure Procedures; this rulemaking effort by submitting action qualifies for categorical exclusion Miscellaneous Amendments written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received. under the National Environmental AGENCY: Federal Aviation Class E airspace designations are Policy Act in accordance with FAA Administration (FAA), DOT. published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental ACTION: Final rule. Order 7400.11A, dated August 3, 2016, Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ and effective September 15, 2016, which paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action SUMMARY: This rule establishes, amends, is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR is not expected to cause any potentially suspends, or removes Standard 71.1. The Class E airspace designation significant environmental impacts, and Instrument Approach Procedures listed in this document will be no extraordinary circumstances exist (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff published subsequently in the Order. that warrant preparation of an Minimums and Obstacle Departure environmental assessment. Procedures (ODPs) for operations at Availability and Summary of certain airports. These regulatory Documents for Incorporation by Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 actions are needed because of the Reference Airspace, Incorporation by reference, adoption of new or revised criteria, or This document amends FAA Order Navigation (air). because of changes occurring in the 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and Adoption of the Amendment National Airspace System, such as the Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, commissioning of new navigational In consideration of the foregoing, the and effective September 15, 2016. FAA facilities, adding new obstacles, or Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.11A is publicly available as changing air traffic requirements. These amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: listed in the ADDRESSES section of this changes are designed to provide safe document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, and efficient use of the navigable Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR airspace and to promote safe flight air traffic service routes, and reporting TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND operations under instrument flight rules points. REPORTING POINTS at the affected airports. DATES: This rule is effective September The Rule 1. The authority citation for part 71 ■ 30, 2016. The compliance date for each asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES This amendment to Title 14, Code of continues to read as follows: SIAP, associated Takeoff Minimums, Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, and ODP is specified in the amendatory modifies Class E airspace extending 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, provisions. upward from 700 feet above the surface 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. The incorporation by reference of at Napa County Airport, Napa, CA, by certain publications listed in the removing an irregular shaped area § 71.1 [Amended] regulations is approved by the Director located approximately 20 miles ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in of the Federal Register as of September southwest of the airport. This airspace 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A, 30, 2016. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:28 Sep 29, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\30SER1.SGM 30SER1


Document Created: 2018-02-09 13:33:58
Document Modified: 2018-02-09 13:33:58
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesEffective 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 7400.11A and publication of conforming amendments.
ContactTom Clark, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425) 203-4511.
FR Citation81 FR 67104 
CFR AssociatedAirspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)
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