81 FR 73340 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Miles City, MT

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 206 (October 25, 2016)

Page Range		73340-73341
FR Document		2016-25703

This action modifies Class E surface area airspace and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Frank Wiley Field Airport, Miles City, MT, due to airspace redesign for the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport. The Class E airspace designated as an extension, proposed for revocation in the NPRM, is removed from this rulemaking as it was proposed in error.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2016-7046; Airspace Docket No. 16-ANM-3]

Amendment of Class E Airspace; Miles City, MT

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E surface area airspace and Class E
airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Frank
Wiley Field Airport, Miles City, MT, due to airspace redesign for the
safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at
the airport. The Class E airspace designated as an extension, proposed
for revocation in the NPRM, is removed from this rulemaking as it was
proposed in error.

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 modifies controlled airspace at Frank Wiley Field Airport, Miles
City, MT.

History

On June 17, 2016, the FAA published in the Federal Register a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) (81 FR 39603) Docket No. FAA-2016-
7046, to modify Class E airspace extending upward from the surface,
remove Class E airspace designated as an extension to Class E surface
airspace, and modify Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet
above the surface at Frank Wiley Field Airport, Miles City, MT.
Subsequent to publication, the FAA found that there is no Class E
airspace designated as an extension to the Class E surface area
airspace at the airport and was added in error. 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,

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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 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 modifies Class E surface area airspace, and Class E airspace
extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Frank Wiley Field
Airport, Miles City, MT. The Class E surface area airspace is modified
to within a 5-mile radius of Frank Wiley Field Airport to support
terminal operations below 700 feet above the surface and to account for
rising terrain. Additionally, Class E airspace extending upward from
700 feet above the surface is modified to within an 8-mile radius of
Frank Wiley Field Airport to support IFR departures below 1,200 feet
above the surface due to rising terrain. After a review of the
airspace, the FAA found redesign of the airspace necessary for the
safety and management of IFR operations at the airport. Class E
airspace designated as an extension is removed from this rulemaking as
the airspace was added in error.
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 71.1. The Class E airspace designations listed in this document
will be published subsequently in the Order.

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 6002 Class E Airspace Designated as Surface Areas.

* * * * *

ANM MT E2 Miles City, MT [Modified]

Miles City, Frank Wiley Field, MT
(Lat. 46[deg]25'41'' N., long. 105[deg]53'10'' W.)

That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 5-mile
radius of Frank Wiley Field.

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

* * * * *

ANM MT E5 Miles City, MT [Modified]

Miles City, Frank Wiley Field, MT
(Lat. 46[deg]25'41'' N., long. 105[deg]53'10'' W.)

That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within an 8-mile radius of Frank Wiley Field; and that airspace
extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface within a 34.5-
mile radius of Frank Wiley Field.

Issued in Seattle, Washington, on October 12, 2016.
Tracey Johnson,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2016-25703 Filed 10-24-16; 8:45 am]
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adjusting the radials of the Class E § 71.1 [Amended] information, you can contact the U.S.
surface extensions to coincide with the AEA MD E4 Falmouth, MA Department of Transportation, Docket
FAA’s aeronautical database. Also, [Corrected] Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
Falmouth Airpark is added to the Class SE., West Bldg. Ground Floor Rm. W12–
E extension airspace description. On page 65533, column 2, add the 140, Washington, DC 20590; Telephone:
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, November
following: 1–800–647–5527, or 202–366–9826. The
after line 39, add ‘‘Falmouth Airpark Order is also available for inspection at
10, 2016. The Director of the Federal
(lat. 41°35′08″ N., long. 70°32′25″ W.)’’, the National Archives and Records
Register approves this incorporation by
and on line 41, remove ‘‘55°’’, and Administration (NARA). For
reference action under title 1, Code of
add in its place, ‘‘39°’’, information on the availability of FAA
Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to and on line 45, remove ‘‘143°’’, and
the annual revision of FAA Order Order 7400.11A at NARA, call 202–741–
add in its place, ‘‘127°’’, 6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/
7400.11 and publication of conforming and on line 49, remove ‘‘234°’’, and
amendments. federal_register/code_of_federal-
add in its place, ‘‘219°’’, regulations/ibr_locations.html. FAA
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John and on line 51, after ‘‘airport,’’ add
Fornito, Operations Support Group, Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations
‘‘excluding that airspace within a 1-mile and Reporting Points, is published
Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation radius of Falmouth Airpark’’, yearly and effective on September 15.
Administration, P.O. Box 20636, and on line 52, remove ‘‘323°’’, and
Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
add in its place, ‘‘307°’’.
305–6364. Clark, Federal Aviation Administration,
Issued in College Park, Georgia, on October Operations Support Group, Western
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 18, 2016. Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
History Paul Lore, Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425)
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, 203–4511.
The Federal Register published a Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic
final rule amending Class D and E SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Organization.
airspace at Cape Cod Coast Guard Air [FR Doc. 2016–25710 Filed 10–24–16; 8:45 am] Authority for This Rulemaking
Station, Falmouth, MA (81 FR 65532, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P The FAA’s authority to issue rules
September 23, 2016) Docket No. FAA–
regarding aviation safety is found in
2016–5444. In the Class E airspace
Title 49 of the United States Code.
designated as an extension, further DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
review revealed the surface area
authority of the FAA Administrator.
extension radials for Cape Cod Coast Federal Aviation Administration Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
Guard Air Station were given in
describes in more detail the scope of the
magnetic values, instead of true values. 14 CFR Part 71 agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
Also, Falmouth Airpark, previously promulgated under the authority
[Docket No. FAA–2016–7046; Airspace
excluded from this Class E airspace is Docket No. 16–ANM–3] described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
included in the description. Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
Class D and E airspace designations Amendment of Class E Airspace; Miles section, the FAA is charged with
are published in paragraphs 5000, 6004, City, MT prescribing regulations to assign the use
and 6005 of FAA Order 7400.11A dated of airspace necessary to ensure the
August 3, 2016, and effective September AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT. safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
15, 2016, which is incorporated by airspace. This regulation is within the
reference in 14 CFR part 71.1. The Class ACTION: Final rule.
scope of that authority as it modifies
E airspace designation listed in this controlled airspace at Frank Wiley Field
document will be published SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E
surface area airspace and Class E Airport, Miles City, MT.
subsequently in the Order.
airspace extending upward from 700 History
Availability and Summary of feet above the surface at Frank Wiley
Documents for Incorporation by Field Airport, Miles City, MT, due to On June 17, 2016, the FAA published
Reference in the Federal Register a notice of
airspace redesign for the safety and
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) (81 FR
This document amends FAA Order management of Instrument Flight Rules
39603) Docket No. FAA–2016–7046, to
7400.11A, Airspace Designations and (IFR) operations at the airport. The Class
modify Class E airspace extending
Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2016, E airspace designated as an extension,
upward from the surface, remove Class
and effective September 15, 2016. FAA proposed for revocation in the NPRM, is
E airspace designated as an extension to
Order 7400.11A is publicly available as removed from this rulemaking as it was
Class E surface airspace, and modify
listed in the ADDRESSES section of this proposed in error.
Class E airspace extending upward from
document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, January 5, 700 feet above the surface at Frank
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, 2017. The Director of the Federal Wiley Field Airport, Miles City, MT.
air traffic service routes, and reporting Register approves this incorporation by Subsequent to publication, the FAA
points. reference action under Title 1, Code of found that there is no Class E airspace
Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to designated as an extension to the Class
Correction to Final Rule the annual revision of FAA Order E surface area airspace at the airport and
■ Accordingly, pursuant to the authority 7400.11 and publication of conforming was added in error. Interested parties
ehiers on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES

delegated to me, in the Federal Register amendments. were invited to participate in this
of September 23, 2016 (81 FR 65532) FR ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A, rulemaking effort by submitting written
Doc. 22748, Amendment of Class D and Airspace Designations and Reporting comments on the proposal to the FAA.
E Airspace for Cape Cod Coast Guard Points, and subsequent amendments can No comments were received.
Air Station, Falmouth, MA, is corrected be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ Class E airspace designations are
as follows: air_traffic/publications/. For further published in paragraph 6002, and 6005,

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respectively, of FAA Order 7400.11A, Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas
dated August 3, 2016, and effective ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More
September 15, 2016, which is Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 Above the Surface of the Earth.
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) * * * * *
part 71.1. The Class E airspace does not warrant preparation of a ANM MT E5 Miles City, MT [Modified]
designations listed in this document Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated
Miles City, Frank Wiley Field, MT
will be published subsequently in the impact is so minimal. Since this is a (Lat. 46°25′41″ N., long. 105°53′10″ W.)
Order. routine matter that only affects air traffic
That airspace extending upward from 700
Availability and Summary of procedures and air navigation, it is feet above the surface within an 8-mile radius
Documents for Incorporation by certified that this rule, when of Frank Wiley Field; and that airspace
Reference promulgated, does not have a significant extending upward from 1,200 feet above the
economic impact on a substantial surface within a 34.5-mile radius of Frank
This document amends FAA Order number of small entities under the Wiley Field.
7400.11A, Airspace Designations and criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, Issued in Seattle, Washington, on October
Environmental Review 12, 2016.
and effective September 15, 2016. FAA
Order 7400.11A is publicly available as Tracey Johnson,
listed in the ADDRESSES section of this The FAA has determined that this Manager, Operations Support Group, Western
document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists action qualifies for categorical exclusion Service Center.
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, under the National Environmental [FR Doc. 2016–25703 Filed 10–24–16; 8:45 am]
air traffic service routes, and reporting Policy Act in accordance with FAA BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
points. Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental
Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’
The Rule paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
This amendment to Title 14, Code of is not expected to cause any potentially
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 significant environmental impacts, and Federal Aviation Administration
modifies Class E surface area airspace, no extraordinary circumstances exist
and Class E airspace extending upward that warrant preparation of an 14 CFR Part 71
from 700 feet above the surface at Frank environmental assessment.
Wiley Field Airport, Miles City, MT. [Docket No. FAA–2015–4513; Airspace
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Docket No. 15–AEA–8]
The Class E surface area airspace is
modified to within a 5-mile radius of Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Frank Wiley Field Airport to support Amendment of Class D and Class E
Navigation (air).
terminal operations below 700 feet Airspace; Hagerstown, MD
above the surface and to account for Adoption of the Amendment
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
rising terrain. Additionally, Class E In consideration of the foregoing, the Administration (FAA), DOT.
airspace extending upward from 700 Federal Aviation Administration
feet above the surface is modified to ACTION: Final rule, correction.
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
within an 8-mile radius of Frank Wiley
SUMMARY: This action corrects a final
Field Airport to support IFR departures PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, rule published in the Federal Register
below 1,200 feet above the surface due B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR of September 23, 2016, amending Class
to rising terrain. After a review of the TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND E Airspace designated as an extension,
airspace, the FAA found redesign of the REPORTING POINTS and Class E airspace areas extending
airspace necessary for the safety and
upward from 700 feet or more above the
management of IFR operations at the ■ 1. The authority citation for Part 71 surface at Hagerstown Regional Airport-
airport. Class E airspace designated as continues to read as follows: Richard A. Henson Field by correcting
an extension is removed from this
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, the geographic coordinates of the
rulemaking as the airspace was added in
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, Hagerstown Regional Airport-Richard A.
error.
Class E airspace designations are 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. Henson Field ILS Runway 27 Localizer.
published in paragraph 6002, and 6005, This is an administrative change to
§ 71.1 [Amended] coincide with the FAA’s aeronautical
respectively, of FAA Order 7400.11A,
dated August 3, 2016, and effective database.
■ 2. The incorporation by reference in
September 15, 2016, which is 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A, DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, November
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR Airspace Designations and Reporting 10, 2016. The Director of the Federal
71.1. The Class E airspace designations Points, dated August 3, 2016, and Register approves this incorporation by
listed in this document will be effective September 15, 2016, is reference action under title 1, Code of
published subsequently in the Order. amended as follows: Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
Regulatory Notices and Analyses the annual revision of FAA Order
Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace 7400.11 and publication of conforming
The FAA has determined that this Designated as Surface Areas. amendments.
regulation only involves an established * * * * *
body of technical regulations for which FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
ehiers on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES

frequent and routine amendments are ANM MT E2 Miles City, MT [Modified] Fornito, Operations Support Group,
necessary to keep them operationally Miles City, Frank Wiley Field, MT Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
current, is non-controversial and (Lat. 46°25′41″ N., long. 105°53′10″ W.) Administration, P.O. Box 20636,
unlikely to result in adverse or negative That airspace extending upward from the
Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404)
comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a surface within a 5-mile radius of Frank Wiley 305–6364.
‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Field. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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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, 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 73340
CFR Associated		Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)

81 FR 73340 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Miles City, MT

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