81_FR_7279 81 FR 7251 - Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Coldwater, KS

81 FR 7251 - Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Coldwater, KS

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 28 (February 11, 2016)

Page Range7251-7252
FR Document2016-02674

This action proposes to establish Class E airspace at Coldwater, KS. Controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures developed at Commanche County Airport, for the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 28 (Thursday, February 11, 2016) 
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 28 (Thursday, February 11, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 7251-7252]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-02674]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2015-5194; Airspace Docket No. 15-ACE-6]


Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Coldwater, KS

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to establish Class E airspace at 
Coldwater, KS. Controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate new 
Standard Instrument Approach Procedures developed at Commanche County 
Airport, for the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) 
operations at the airport.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before March 28, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001, 
telephone (202) 366-9826. You must identify the docket number FAA-2015-
5194; Airspace Docket No. 15-ACE-6, at the beginning of your comments. 
You may also submit comments through the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. You may review the public docket containing the 
proposal, any comments received, and any final disposition in person in 
the Dockets Office between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through 
Friday, except Federal holidays. The Docket Office (telephone 1-800-
647-5527), is on the ground floor of the building at the above address.
    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, 20591; 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_offederal-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: Rebecca Shelby, Central Service 
Center, Operations Support Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 
Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; 
telephone: 817-222-5857.

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

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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 
would establish Class E airspace at Commanche County Airport, 
Coldwater, KS.

Comments Invited

    Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed 
rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments, as 
they may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the 
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing 
reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are 
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, 
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. 
Communications should identify both docket numbers and be submitted in 
triplicate to the address listed above. Commenters wishing the FAA to 
acknowledge receipt of their comments on this notice must submit with 
those comments a self-addressed, stamped postcard on which the 
following statement is made: ``Comments to Docket No. FAA-2015-5194/
Airspace Docket No. 15-ACE-6.'' The postcard will be date/time stamped 
and returned to the commenter.

Availability of NPRMs

    An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the 
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking 
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's Web page at http://www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/.
    You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any 
comments received and any final disposition in person in the Dockets 
Office (see ADDRESSES section for address and phone number) between 
9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays. An informal docket may also be examined during normal 
business hours at the office of the Central Service Center, 10101 
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177.
    Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future 
NPRMs should contact the FAA's Office of Rulemaking (202) 267-9677, to 
request a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11-2A, Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking Distribution System, which describes the application 
procedure.

Availability and Summary of Documents Proposed for Incorporation by 
Reference

    This document proposes to amend FAA Order 7400.9Z, Airspace 
Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015, and effective 
September 15, 2015. FAA Order 7400.9Z is publicly available as listed 
in the ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.9Z lists 
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and 
reporting points.

The Proposal

    This action proposes to amend Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations 
(14 CFR), Part 71 by establishing Class E airspace extending upward 
from 700 feet above the surface within a 7.5-mile radius of Commanche 
County Airport, Coldwater, KS, to accommodate new standard instrument 
approach procedures. Controlled airspace is needed for the safety and 
management of IFR operations at the airport.
    Class E airspace areas are published in Paragraph 6005 of FAA Order 
7400.9Z, dated August 6, 2015, and effective September 15, 2015, 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.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

    The FAA has determined that this proposed 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 will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is 
certified that this rule, when promulgated, would not have a 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities 
under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

    This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in 
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies 
and Procedures'' prior to any FAA final regulatory action.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

The Proposed Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation 
Administration proposes to amend 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 14 CFR part 71 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 
10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.


Sec.  71.1  [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9Z, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015, and 
effective September 15, 2015, is amended as follows:

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

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ACE KS E5 Coldwater, KS [New]

Commanche County Airport, KS
    (Lat. 37[deg]13'22'' N., long. 099[deg]19'55'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward From 700 feet above the surface 
within a 7.5-mile radius of Commanche County Airport.

    Issued in Fort Worth, TX, on February 3, 2016.
Vonnie Royal,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2016-02674 Filed 2-10-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 28 / Thursday, February 11, 2016 / Proposed Rules 7251 batteries to have automatic means for 2. Prevent the occurrence of self- SUMMARY: This action proposes to battery disconnection and control of sustaining, uncontrolled increases in establish Class E airspace at Coldwater, battery discharge rate due to the fast- temperature or pressure. KS. Controlled airspace is necessary to acting nature of lithium-battery 3. Not emit explosive or toxic gases, accommodate new Standard Instrument chemical reactions. Manual intervention either in normal operation or as a result Approach Procedures developed at would not be timely or effective in of its failure, that may accumulate in Commanche County Airport, for the mitigating the hazards associated with hazardous quantities within the safety and management of Instrument these batteries. airplane. Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the These special conditions will apply to 4. Meet the requirements of § 25.863. airport. all non-rechargeable lithium battery 5. Not damage surrounding structure DATES: Comments must be received on installations in lieu of § 25.1353(b)(1) or adjacent systems, equipment, or electrical wiring from corrosive fluids or or before March 28, 2016. through (b)(4) at Amendment 25–123. ADDRESSES: Send comments on this Sections 25.1353(b)(1) through (b)(4) at gases that may escape. 6. Have provisions to prevent any proposal to the U.S. Department of Amendment 25–123 will remain in Transportation, Docket Operations, M– hazardous effect on airplane structure or effect for other battery installations. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room systems caused by the maximum These proposed special conditions W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., amount of heat it can generate due to contain the additional safety standards Washington, DC 20590–0001, telephone any failure of it or its individual cells. that the Administrator considers 7. Be capable of automatically (202) 366–9826. You must identify the necessary to establish a level of safety controlling the discharge rate of each docket number FAA–2015–5194; equivalent to that established by the cell to prevent cell imbalance, back- Airspace Docket No. 15–ACE–6, at the existing airworthiness standards. charging, overheating, and beginning of your comments. You may Applicability uncontrollable temperature and also submit comments through the pressure. Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. As discussed above, these special 8. Have a means to automatically You may review the public docket conditions are applicable to the Boeing disconnect from its discharging circuit containing the proposal, any comments Model 737–8 airplane. Should the in the event of an over-temperature received, and any final disposition in applicant apply at a later date for a condition, cell failure or battery failure. person in the Dockets Office between change to the type certificate to include 9. Have a failure sensing and warning 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday another model incorporating the same system to alert the flightcrew if its through Friday, except Federal holidays. novel or unusual design feature, or failure affects safe operation of the The Docket Office (telephone 1–800– should any other model already airplane. 647–5527), is on the ground floor of the included on the same type certificate be 10. Have a means for the flightcrew or building at the above address. modified to incorporate the same novel maintenance personnel to determine the FAA Order 7400.9Z, Airspace or unusual design feature, these special battery charge state if the battery’s Designations and Reporting Points, and conditions would apply to that model as function is required for safe operation of subsequent amendments can be viewed well. the airplane. online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/ Conclusion Note 1: A battery system consists of the publications/. For further information, battery and any protective, monitoring and you can contact the Airspace Policy This action affects only certain novel alerting circuitry or hardware inside or Group, Federal Aviation or unusual design features on one model outside of the battery. It also includes vents Administration, 800 Independence of airplane. It is not a rule of general (where necessary) and packaging. For the Avenue SW., Washington, DC, 20591; applicability. purpose of these special conditions, a battery telephone: 202–267–8783. The order is and battery system are referred to as a List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 25 battery. also available for inspection at the National Archives and Records Aircraft, Aviation safety, Reporting Issued in Renton, Washington, on February Administration (NARA). For and record keeping requirements. 4, 2016. information on the availability of FAA ■ The authority citation for these Michael Kaszycki, Order 7400.9Z at NARA, call 202–741– special conditions continues to read as Acting Manager, Transport Airplane 6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/ follows: Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. federal_register/code_offederal- Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701, [FR Doc. 2016–02761 Filed 2–10–16; 8:45 am] regulations/ibr_locations.html. 44702, 44704. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P FAA order 7400.9, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points is The Proposed Special Conditions published yearly and effective on ■ Accordingly, the FAA proposes the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION September 15. following special conditions as part of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: the type certification basis for Boeing Federal Aviation Administration Rebecca Shelby, Central Service Center, Model 737–8 airplane. Operations Support Group, Federal 14 CFR Part 71 Aviation Administration, Southwest Non-Rechargeable Lithium Battery [Docket No. FAA–2015–5194; Airspace Region, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Installations Docket No. 15–ACE–6] Worth, TX 76177; telephone: 817–222– jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS In lieu of § 25.1353(b)(1) through 5857. (b)(4) at Amendment 25–123, each non- Proposed Establishment of Class E SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: rechargeable lithium battery installation Airspace; Coldwater, KS must: Authority for This Rulemaking AGENCY: Federal Aviation 1. Maintain safe cell temperatures and Administration (FAA), DOT. The FAA’s authority to issue rules pressures under all foreseeable regarding aviation safety is found in ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking operating conditions to prevent fire and Title 49 of the United States Code. (NPRM). explosion. Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:10 Feb 10, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\11FEP1.SGM 11FEP1

7252 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 28 / Thursday, February 11, 2016 / Proposed Rules authority of the FAA Administrator. Persons interested in being placed on Environmental Review Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, a mailing list for future NPRMs should describes in more detail the scope of the contact the FAA’s Office of Rulemaking This proposal will be subject to an agency’s authority. This rulemaking is (202) 267–9677, to request a copy of environmental analysis in accordance promulgated under the authority Advisory Circular No. 11–2A, Notice of with FAA Order 1050.1F, described in Subtitle VII, Part, A, Proposed Rulemaking Distribution ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that System, which describes the application Procedures’’ prior to any FAA final section, the FAA is charged with procedure. regulatory action. prescribing regulations to assign the use Availability and Summary of List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 of airspace necessary to ensure the Documents Proposed for Incorporation safety of aircraft and the efficient use of by Reference Airspace, Incorporation by reference, airspace. This regulation is within the Navigation (air). scope of that authority as it would This document proposes to amend establish Class E airspace at FAA Order 7400.9Z, Airspace The Proposed Amendment Commanche County Airport, Coldwater, Designations and Reporting Points, KS. dated August 6, 2015, and effective In consideration of the foregoing, the September 15, 2015. FAA Order Federal Aviation Administration Comments Invited 7400.9Z is publicly available as listed in proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as Interested parties are invited to the ADDRESSES section of this document. follows: participate in this proposed rulemaking FAA Order 7400.9Z lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, by submitting such written data, views, or arguments, as they may desire. service routes, and reporting points. B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR Comments that provide the factual basis TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND The Proposal supporting the views and suggestions REPORTING POINTS This action proposes to amend Title presented are particularly helpful in 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 developing reasoned regulatory ■ 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR CFR), Part 71 by establishing Class E part 71 continues to read as follows: decisions on the proposal. Comments airspace extending upward from 700 are specifically invited on the overall feet above the surface within a 7.5-mile Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40103, regulatory, aeronautical, economic, radius of Commanche County Airport, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, environmental, and energy-related Coldwater, KS, to accommodate new 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. aspects of the proposal. standard instrument approach Communications should identify both § 71.1 [Amended] procedures. Controlled airspace is docket numbers and be submitted in needed for the safety and management ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in triplicate to the address listed above. of IFR operations at the airport. 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9Z, Commenters wishing the FAA to Class E airspace areas are published Airspace Designations and Reporting acknowledge receipt of their comments in Paragraph 6005 of FAA Order Points, dated August 6, 2015, and on this notice must submit with those 7400.9Z, dated August 6, 2015, and effective September 15, 2015, is comments a self-addressed, stamped effective September 15, 2015, which is amended as follows: postcard on which the following incorporated by reference in 14 CFR statement is made: ‘‘Comments to 71.1. The Class E airspace designation Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Docket No. FAA–2015–5194/Airspace listed in this document will be Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Docket No. 15–ACE–6.’’ The postcard Above the Surface of the Earth. published subsequently in the Order. will be date/time stamped and returned * * * * * to the commenter. Regulatory Notices and Analyses ACE KS E5 Coldwater, KS [New] Availability of NPRMs The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves an Commanche County Airport, KS An electronic copy of this document established body of technical (Lat. 37°13′22″ N., long. 099°19′55″ W.) may be downloaded through the regulations for which frequent and That airspace extending upward From 700 Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. routine amendments are necessary to feet above the surface within a 7.5-mile Recently published rulemaking keep them operationally current, is non- radius of Commanche County Airport. documents can also be accessed through controversial and unlikely to result in Issued in Fort Worth, TX, on February 3, the FAA’s Web page at http:// adverse or negative comments. It, 2016. www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/air_ therefore: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant Vonnie Royal, traffic/publications/airspace_ regulatory action’’ under Executive amendments/. Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center. You may review the public docket rule’’ under DOT Regulatory Policies containing the proposal, any comments and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February [FR Doc. 2016–02674 Filed 2–10–16; 8:45 am] received and any final disposition in 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant BILLING CODE 4910–13–P person in the Dockets Office (see preparation of a regulatory evaluation as ADDRESSES section for address and the anticipated impact is so minimal. jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and Since this is a routine matter that will 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, only affect air traffic procedures and air except Federal holidays. An informal navigation, it is certified that this rule, docket may also be examined during when promulgated, would not have a normal business hours at the office of significant economic impact on a the Central Service Center, 10101 substantial number of small entities Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX under the criteria of the Regulatory 76177. Flexibility Act. VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:10 Feb 10, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\11FEP1.SGM 11FEP1


Document Created: 2016-02-11 00:03:14
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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesComments must be received on or before March 28, 2016.
ContactRebecca Shelby, Central Service Center, Operations Support Group, Federal Aviation Administration, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone: 817-222-5857.
FR Citation81 FR 7251 
CFR AssociatedAirspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)
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