81 FR 78904 - Amendment of Class E Airspace for the Following Ohio Towns; Marion, OH; Portsmouth, OH; Van Wert, OH; and Versailles, OH
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 218 (November 10, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 218 (November 10, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 218 (Thursday, November 10, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 78904-78905] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-27096] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA-2016-8840; Airspace Docket No. 16-AGL-20] Amendment of Class E Airspace for the Following Ohio Towns; Marion, OH; Portsmouth, OH; Van Wert, OH; and Versailles, OH AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Marion Municipal Airport, Marion, OH; Greater Portsmouth Regional Airport, Portsmouth, OH; Van Wert County Airport, Van Wert, OH; and Darke County Airport, Versailles, OH. Decommissioning of non-directional radio beacons (NDB), cancellation of NDB approaches, and implementation of area navigation (RNAV) procedures have made this action necessary for the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at these airports. This action also updates the geographic coordinates for Southern Ohio Regional Medical Center Heliport, Portsmouth OH; and Darke County Airport to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database. Also, the name of Southern Ohio Regional Medical Center Heliport (formerly Southern Ohio Medical Center Helipad) is updated to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, March 2, 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 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 7400.11A 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: Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX, 76177; telephone (817) 222-5711. 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 Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Marion Municipal Airport, Marion, OH; Greater Portsmouth Regional Airport, Portsmouth, OH; Van Wert County Airport, Van Wert, OH; and Darke County Airport, Versailles, OH. History On August 25, 2016, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), (81 FR 58413) Docket No. FAA- 2016-8840, to modify Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Marion Municipal Airport, Marion, OH; Greater Portsmouth Regional Airport, Portsmouth, OH; Van Wert County Airport, Van Wert, OH; and Darke County Airport, Versailles, OH,. 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 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 airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at the following airports: Within a 7-mile radius (reduced from a 7.4-mile radius) of Marion Municipal Airport, Marion, OH; Within a 6.8-mile radius (increased from a 6.4-mile radius) of Greater Portsmouth Regional Airport, Portsmouth, OH, and updating the name and geographic coordinates of Southern Ohio Regional Medical Center Heliport (formerly Southern Ohio Medical Center Helipad), Portsmouth, OH, to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database; Within a 6.5-mile radius (reduced from a 7-mile radius) of Van Wert County Airport, Van Wert, OH; And within a 6.4-mile radius (increased from a 6.3-mile radius) of Darke County Airport, Versailles, OH, removing the segment extending 7 miles west of the airport, and updating the geographic coordinates of the airport to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database. Airspace reconfiguration is necessary due to the decommissioning of NDBs, cancellation of NDB approaches, and implementation of RNAV procedures at the above airports for the safety and management of the standard instrument approach procedures for IFR operations at the airports. 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 [[Page 78905]] ``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 5-6.5.a. 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 0 1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389. Sec. 71.1 [Amended] 0 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, and effective September 15, 2016, is amended as follows: Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth. * * * * * AGL OH E5 Marion, OH [Amended] Marion Municipal Airport, OH (Lat. 40[deg]36'59'' N., long. 83[deg]03'49'' W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 7-mile radius of Marion Municipal Airport, excluding that airspace within the Bucyrus, OH, Class E airspace area. * * * * * AGL OH E5 Portsmouth, OH [Amended] Greater Portsmouth Regional Airport, OH (Lat. 38[deg]50'26'' N., long. 82[deg]50'50'' W.) Portsmouth, Southern Ohio Regional Medical Center Heliport, OH, Point in Space Coordinates (Lat. 38[deg]45'16'' N., long. 82[deg]58'38'' W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.8-mile radius of Greater Portsmouth Regional Airport, and within a 6-mile radius of the Point in Space serving Southern Ohio Regional Medical Center Heliport. * * * * * AGL OH E5 Van Wert, OH [Amended] Van Wert County Airport, OH (Lat. 40[deg]51'50'' N., long. 84[deg]36'23'' W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile radius of Van Wert County Airport. AGL OH E5 Versailles, OH [Amended] Darke County Airport, OH (Lat. 40[deg]12'16'' N., long. 84[deg]31'55'' W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.4-mile radius of Darke County Airport. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on November 2, 2016. Walter Tweedy, Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center. [FR Doc. 2016-27096 Filed 11-9-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on November telephone: 202–267–8783. The Order is and effective September 15, 2016, which
2, 2016. also available for inspection at the is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
Walter Tweedy, National Archives and Records 71.1. The Class E airspace designations
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Administration (NARA). For listed in this document will be
ATO Central Service Center. information on the availability of FAA published subsequently in the Order.
[FR Doc. 2016–27101 Filed 11–9–16; 8:45 am] Order 7400.11A at NARA, call 202–741–
Availability and Summary of
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace This document amends FAA Order
Designations and Reporting Points, is 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and
Federal Aviation Administration published yearly and effective on Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016,
September 15. and effective September 15, 2016. FAA
14 CFR Part 71 Order 7400.11A is publicly available as
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
[Docket No. FAA–2016–8840; Airspace Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
Docket No. 16–AGL–20] Administration, Operations Support document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists
Group, Central Service Center, 10101 Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
Amendment of Class E Airspace for air traffic service routes, and reporting
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX,
the Following Ohio Towns; Marion, points.
76177; telephone (817) 222–5711.
OH; Portsmouth, OH; Van Wert, OH;
and Versailles, OH SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Rule
Authority for This Rulemaking This amendment to Title 14, Code of
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71
Administration (FAA), DOT. The FAA’s authority to issue rules modifies Class E airspace extending
ACTION: Final rule. regarding aviation safety is found in upward from 700 feet above the surface
Title 49 of the United States Code. at the following airports:
SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
airspace extending upward from 700 Within a 7-mile radius (reduced from
authority of the FAA Administrator. a 7.4-mile radius) of Marion Municipal
feet above the surface at Marion Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
Municipal Airport, Marion, OH; Greater Airport, Marion, OH;
describes in more detail the scope of the Within a 6.8-mile radius (increased
Portsmouth Regional Airport, agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
Portsmouth, OH; Van Wert County from a 6.4-mile radius) of Greater
promulgated under the authority Portsmouth Regional Airport,
Airport, Van Wert, OH; and Darke described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
County Airport, Versailles, OH. Portsmouth, OH, and updating the name
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that and geographic coordinates of Southern
Decommissioning of non-directional
section, the FAA is charged with Ohio Regional Medical Center Heliport
radio beacons (NDB), cancellation of
prescribing regulations to assign the use (formerly Southern Ohio Medical Center
NDB approaches, and implementation
of airspace necessary to ensure the Helipad), Portsmouth, OH, to coincide
of area navigation (RNAV) procedures
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of with the FAA’s aeronautical database;
have made this action necessary for the
airspace. This regulation is within the Within a 6.5-mile radius (reduced
safety and management of Instrument
scope of that authority as it modifies from a 7-mile radius) of Van Wert
Flight Rules (IFR) operations at these
Class E airspace extending upward from County Airport, Van Wert, OH;
airports. This action also updates the
700 feet above the surface at Marion And within a 6.4-mile radius
geographic coordinates for Southern
Municipal Airport, Marion, OH; Greater (increased from a 6.3-mile radius) of
Ohio Regional Medical Center Heliport,
Portsmouth Regional Airport, Darke County Airport, Versailles, OH,
Portsmouth OH; and Darke County
Portsmouth, OH; Van Wert County removing the segment extending 7 miles
Airport to coincide with the FAA’s
Airport, Van Wert, OH; and Darke west of the airport, and updating the
aeronautical database. Also, the name of
County Airport, Versailles, OH. geographic coordinates of the airport to
Southern Ohio Regional Medical Center
Heliport (formerly Southern Ohio History coincide with the FAA’s aeronautical
Medical Center Helipad) is updated to database.
On August 25, 2016, the FAA Airspace reconfiguration is necessary
coincide with the FAA’s aeronautical published in the Federal Register a
database. due to the decommissioning of NDBs,
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), cancellation of NDB approaches, and
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, March 2, (81 FR 58413) Docket No. FAA–2016– implementation of RNAV procedures at
2017. The Director of the Federal 8840, to modify Class E airspace the above airports for the safety and
Register approves this incorporation by extending upward from 700 feet above management of the standard instrument
reference action under Title 1, Code of the surface at Marion Municipal approach procedures for IFR operations
Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to Airport, Marion, OH; Greater at the airports.
the annual revision of FAA Order Portsmouth Regional Airport,
7400.11 and publication of conforming Portsmouth, OH; Van Wert County Regulatory Notices and Analyses
amendments. Airport, Van Wert, OH; and Darke The FAA has determined that this
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A, County Airport, Versailles, OH,. regulation only involves an established
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Airspace Designations and Reporting Interested parties were invited to body of technical regulations for which
Points, and subsequent amendments can participate in this rulemaking effort by frequent and routine amendments are
be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ submitting written comments on the necessary to keep them operationally
air_traffic/publications/. For further proposal to the FAA. No comments current, is non-controversial and
information, you can contact the were received. unlikely to result in adverse or negative
Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Class E airspace designations are comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a
Administration, 800 Independence published in paragraph 6005 of FAA ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; Order 7400.11A, dated August 3, 2016, Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a
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‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT AGL OH E5 Portsmouth, OH [Amended] coincide with the FAA’s aeronautical
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 Greater Portsmouth Regional Airport, OH database.
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) (Lat. 38°50′26″ N., long. 82°50′50″ W.) DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, March 2,
does not warrant preparation of a Portsmouth, Southern Ohio Regional Medical 2017. The Director of the Federal
regulatory evaluation as the anticipated Center Heliport, OH, Point in Space Register approves this incorporation by
impact is so minimal. Since this is a Coordinates
reference action under Title 1, Code of
routine matter that only affects air traffic (Lat. 38°45′16″ N., long. 82°58′38″ W.)
Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
procedures and air navigation, it is That airspace extending upward from 700
the annual revision of FAA Order
certified that this rule, when feet above the surface within a 6.8-mile
radius of Greater Portsmouth Regional 7400.11 and publication of conforming
promulgated, does not have a significant amendments.
economic impact on a substantial Airport, and within a 6-mile radius of the
Point in Space serving Southern Ohio ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A,
number of small entities under the Regional Medical Center Heliport. Airspace Designations and Reporting
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Points, and subsequent amendments can
* * * * *
Environmental Review be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/
AGL OH E5 Van Wert, OH [Amended]
air_traffic/publications/. For further
The FAA has determined that this Van Wert County Airport, OH information, you can contact the
action qualifies for categorical exclusion (Lat. 40°51′50″ N., long. 84°36′23″ W.) Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation
under the National Environmental That airspace extending upward from 700 Administration, 800 Independence
Policy Act in accordance with FAA feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile Avenue SW., Washington, DC, 20591;
Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental radius of Van Wert County Airport.
telephone: 202–267–8783. The Order is
Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’
AGL OH E5 Versailles, OH [Amended] also available for inspection at the
paragraph 5–6.5.a. This airspace action
Darke County Airport, OH National Archives and Records
is not expected to cause any potentially
(Lat. 40°12′16″ N., long. 84°31′55″ W.) Administration (NARA). For
significant environmental impacts, and
That airspace extending upward from 700 information on the availability of FAA
no extraordinary circumstances exist
feet above the surface within a 6.4-mile Order 7400.11A at NARA, call 202–741–
that warrant preparation of an
radius of Darke County Airport. 6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/
environmental assessment.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on November federal_register/code_of_federal-
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 2, 2016. regulations/ibr_locations.html.
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Walter Tweedy, FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
Navigation (air). Acting Manager, Operations Support Group,
Designations and Reporting Points, is
ATO Central Service Center. published yearly and effective on
Adoption of the Amendment September 15.
[FR Doc. 2016–27096 Filed 11–9–16; 8:45 am]
In consideration of the foregoing, the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Federal Aviation Administration Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: Administration, Operations Support
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Group, Central Service Center, 10101
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX,
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR Federal Aviation Administration 76177; telephone (817) 222–5711.
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
REPORTING POINTS 14 CFR Part 71
Authority for This Rulemaking
■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2016–8828; Airspace
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
Docket No. 16–ASW–13]
continues to read as follows: regarding aviation safety is found in
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, Amendment of Class E Airspace for Title 49 of the United States Code.
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, the Following Texas Towns; Levelland, Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. TX; Vernon, TX; and Winters, TX authority of the FAA Administrator.
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
§ 71.1 [Amended] AGENCY: Federal Aviation describes in more detail the scope of the
■ 2. The incorporation by reference in Administration (FAA), DOT. agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A, ACTION: Final rule. promulgated under the authority
Airspace Designations and Reporting described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
Points, dated August 3, 2016, and SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
effective September 15, 2016, is airspace extending upward from 700 section, the FAA is charged with
amended as follows: feet above the surface at Levelland prescribing regulations to assign the use
Municipal Airport, Levelland, TX; of airspace necessary to ensure the
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Wilbarger County Airport, Vernon, TX;
Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
Above the Surface of the Earth.
and Winters Municipal Airport, airspace. This regulation is within the
Winters, TX. Decommissioning of non- scope of that authority as it modifies
* * * * * directional radio beacons (NDB), Class E airspace extending upward from
AGL OH E5 Marion, OH [Amended] cancellation of NDB approaches, and 700 feet above the surface at Levelland
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES
Marion Municipal Airport, OH implementation of area navigation Municipal Airport, Levelland, TX;
(Lat. 40°36′59″ N., long. 83°03′49″ W.) (RNAV) procedures have made this Wilbarger County Airport, Vernon, TX;
That airspace extending upward from 700 action necessary for the safety and and Winters Municipal Airport,
feet above the surface within a 7-mile radius management of Instrument Flight Rules Winters, TX.
of Marion Municipal Airport, excluding that (IFR) operations at these airports. This
airspace within the Bucyrus, OH, Class E action also updates the geographic History
airspace area. coordinates for Levelland Municipal On August 25, 2016, the FAA
* * * * * Airport and Wilbarger County Airport to published in the Federal Register a
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| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | Effective 0901 UTC, March 2, 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 | Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX, 76177; telephone (817) 222-5711. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 78904 | |
| CFR Associated | Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air) |
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