81 FR 7973 - Establishment of Class E Airspace; International Falls, MN
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 31 (February 17, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 31 (February 17, 2016)
| Page Range | 7973-7974 | |
| FR Document | 2016-03067 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 31 (Wednesday, February 17, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 7973-7974] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-03067] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA-2015-3084; Airspace Docket No. 15-AGL-13] Establishment of Class E Airspace; International Falls, MN AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action establishes Class E airspace in the International Falls, MN, area to facilitate vectoring of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) aircraft under control of Minneapolis Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC). This action enhances the safety and efficiency of aircraft operations within the National Airspace System (NAS). DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, May 26, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments. ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Z, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed on line at http://www.faa.gov/airtraffic/publications/. For further information, you can contact the Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 29591; 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 this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_locations.html. FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is published yearly and effective on September 15. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Raul Garza, Jr., Central Service Center, Operations Support Group, Federal Aviation Administration, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone: (817) 222-5874. 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 establishes controlled airspace in the International Falls, MN, area. History On August 27, 2015, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to establish Class E en Route Domestic Airspace in the International Falls, MN area. (80 FR 51972) FAA-2015-3084. On September 25, 2015, the FAA published in the Federal Register a correction to the aforementioned NPRM to include exclusionary reference to Canadian airspace (80 FR 57755) FAA-2015- 3084. Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. One positive comment was received. Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6006 of FAA Order 7400.9Z dated August 6, 2015, and effective September 15, 2015, 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 7400.9Z, 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 Rule This amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 establishes Class E Domestic en Route airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface in the International Falls, MN area, to contain aircraft while in IFR conditions under control of Minneapolis ARTCC by safely vectoring aircraft from en route airspace to terminal areas. Controlled airspace is needed for the safety and management of IFR operations within the confines of Minneapolis ARTCC airspace. Class E airspace designations are published in Paragraph 6006 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 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 [[Page 7974]] 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. This airspace action is not expected to cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no extraordinary circumstances exists 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 7400.9Z, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015, effective September 15, 2015, is amended as follows: Paragraph 6006 Enroute Domestic Airspace Areas. * * * * * AGL MN E6 International Falls, MN [New] That airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface within an area bounded by lat. 49[deg]00'00'' N., long. 095[deg]00'00'' W.; to lat. 49[deg]00'00'' N., long. 093[deg]30'00'' W.; to lat. 48[deg]06'30'' N., long. 090[deg]06'00'' W.; to lat. 47[deg]53'00'' N., long. 090[deg]55'00'' W.; to lat. 48[deg]34'00'' N., long. 094[deg]00'00'' W.; to lat. 48[deg]40'00'' N., long. 095[deg]00'00'' W., thence to the point of beginning, excluding that airspace within Federal airways and within Canadian airspace. Issued in Fort Worth, TX, on February 4, 2016. Robert W. Beck, Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center. [FR Doc. 2016-03067 Filed 2-16-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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WV, 243° radials; Martinsburg; Lancaster, ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Z, Class E airspace designations are
PA; Broadway, NJ; Sparta, NJ; to Albany, NY. Airspace Designations and Reporting published in paragraph 6006 of FAA
* * * * * Points, and subsequent amendments can Order 7400.9Z dated August 6, 2015,
J–97 [Amended]
be viewed on line at http:// and effective September 15, 2015, which
www.faa.gov/airtraffic/publications/. is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
From lat. 39°07′00″ N., long. 67°00′00″ W. For further information, you can contact part 71.1. The Class E airspace
via Nantucket, MA; to Boston, MA.
the Airspace Policy Group, Federal designations listed in this document
* * * * * Aviation Administration, 800 will be published subsequently in the
J–222 [Amended] Independence Avenue SW., Order.
From Robbinsville, NJ; INT Robbinsville Washington, DC 29591; telephone: 202–
Availability and Summary of
039° and Kennedy, NY, 253° radials; 267–8783. The Order is also available
Documents for Incorporation by
Kennedy; INT Kennedy 022° and Cambridge, for inspection at the National Archives
Reference
NY, 179° radials; to Cambridge. and Records Administration (NARA).
For information on the availability of This document amends FAA Order
* * * * *
this material at NARA, call 202–741– 7400.9Z, airspace Designations and
Paragraph 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal 6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/ Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015,
Airways. federal_register/code_of_federal- and effective September 15, 2015. FAA
V–196 [Amended] regulations/ibr_locations.html. Order 7400.9Z is publicly available as
From Utica, NY, Saranac Lake, NY; to INT FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
Saranac Lake 058° and Burlington, VT 296° Designations and Reporting Points, is document. FAA Order 7400.9Z lists
radials. published yearly and effective on Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
* * * * * September 15. air traffic service routes, and reporting
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Raul points.
V–489 [Amended] Garza, Jr., Central Service Center, The Rule
From INT Sparta, NJ, 300° and Huguenot, Operations Support Group, Federal
NY, 196° radials; Huguenot; INT Huguenot Aviation Administration, Southwest This amendment to Title 14, Code of
008° and Albany, NY, 209° radials; Albany; Region, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71
to Glens Falls, NY. Worth, TX 76177; telephone: (817) 222– establishes Class E Domestic en Route
Issued in Washington, DC, on February 8, 5874. airspace extending upward from 1,200
2016. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
feet above the surface in the
Leslie M. Swann, International Falls, MN area, to contain
Acting Manager, Airspace Policy Group.
Authority for This Rulemaking aircraft while in IFR conditions under
[FR Doc. 2016–03060 Filed 2–16–16; 8:45 am] The FAA’s authority to issue rules control of Minneapolis ARTCC by safely
regarding aviation safety is found in vectoring aircraft from en route airspace
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Title 49 of the United States Code. to terminal areas. Controlled airspace is
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the needed for the safety and management
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION authority of the FAA Administrator. of IFR operations within the confines of
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, Minneapolis ARTCC airspace.
Federal Aviation Administration describes in more detail the scope of the Class E airspace designations are
agency’s authority. This rulemaking is published in Paragraph 6006 of FAA
14 CFR Part 71 promulgated under the authority Order 7400.9Z, dated August 6, 2015,
described in Subtitle VII, Part, A, and effective September 15, 2015, which
[Docket No. FAA–2015–3084; Airspace Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
Docket No. 15–AGL–13] section, the FAA is charged with 71.1. The Class E airspace designations
prescribing regulations to assign the use listed in this document will be
Establishment of Class E Airspace; of airspace necessary to ensure the published subsequently in the Order.
International Falls, MN safety of aircraft and the efficient use of Regulatory Notices and Analyses
airspace. This regulation is within the
AGENCY: Federal Aviation The FAA has determined that this
scope of that authority as it establishes
Administration (FAA), DOT. regulation only involves an established
controlled airspace in the International
ACTION: Final rule. Falls, MN, area. body of technical regulations for which
frequent and routine amendments are
SUMMARY: This action establishes Class History necessary to keep them operationally
E airspace in the International Falls, On August 27, 2015, the FAA current, is non-controversial and
MN, area to facilitate vectoring of published in the Federal Register a unlikely to result in adverse or negative
Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) aircraft notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a
under control of Minneapolis Air Route to establish Class E en Route Domestic ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under
Traffic Control Center (ARTCC). This Airspace in the International Falls, MN Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a
action enhances the safety and area. (80 FR 51972) FAA–2015–3084. ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT
efficiency of aircraft operations within On September 25, 2015, the FAA Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
the National Airspace System (NAS). published in the Federal Register a FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3)
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DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, May 26, correction to the aforementioned NPRM does not warrant preparation of a
2016. The Director of the Federal to include exclusionary reference to Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated
Register approves this incorporation by Canadian airspace (80 FR 57755) FAA– impact is so minimal. Since this is a
reference action under title 1, Code of 2015–3084. Interested parties were routine matter that only affects air traffic
Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to invited to participate in this rulemaking procedures and air navigation, it is
the annual revision of FAA Order effort by submitting written comments certified that this rule, when
7400.9 and publication of conforming on the proposal to the FAA. One promulgated, does not have a significant
amendments. positive comment was received. economic impact on a substantial
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number of small entities under the DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND Notice and Broadcast to Mariners of the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. SECURITY change in operating schedule for the
bridge so that vessel operations can
Environmental Review Coast Guard arrange their transits to minimize any
The FAA has determined that this impact caused by the temporary
action qualifies for categorical exclusion 33 CFR Part 117 deviation.
under the National Environmental [Docket No. USCG–2016–0099]
In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e),
Policy Act in accordance with FAA the drawbridge must return to its regular
Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental Drawbridge Operation Regulation; operating schedule immediately at the
Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ Hackensack River, Kearney, NJ end of the effective period of this
paragraph 5–6.5. This airspace action is temporary deviation. This deviation
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. from the operating regulations is
not expected to cause any potentially
significant environmental impacts, and ACTION:Notice of deviation from authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
no extraordinary circumstances exists drawbridge regulation. Dated: February 11, 2016.
that warrant preparation of an SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a C.J. Bisignano,
environmental assessment. temporary deviation from the operating Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist,
schedule that governs the Amtrak Portal First Coast Guard District.
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Bridge across the Hackensack River, [FR Doc. 2016–03148 Filed 2–16–16; 8:45 am]
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, mile 5.0, at Kearney, New Jersey. This BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
Navigation (air). deviation is necessary to allow the
bridge owner to perform structural
Adoption of the Amendment DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
repairs at the bridge.
In consideration of the foregoing, the DATES: This deviation is effective from SECURITY
Federal Aviation Administration 10 p.m. on February 26, 2016 to 5 a.m.
on February 28, 2016. Coast Guard
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
ADDRESSES: The docket for this
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, 33 CFR Part 165
deviation, [USCG–2016–0099] is
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR available at http://www.regulations.gov. [Docket Number USCG–2015–1096]
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND Type the docket number in the
REPORTING POINTS RIN 1625–AA00
‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click ‘‘SEARCH’’.
Click on Open Docket Folder on the line Safety Zone; Navy UNDET, Apra Outer
■ 1. The authority citation for Part 71 associated with this deviation. Harbor, GU
continues to read as follows: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, you have questions on this temporary
40113, 40120, E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, deviation, call or email Joe M. Arca, ACTION: Temporary final rule.
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. Project Officer, First Coast Guard SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is
District, telephone (212) 514–4336, establishing a temporary safety zone for
§ 71.1 [Amended]
email joe.m.arca@uscg.mil. underwater detonation operations in the
■ 2. The incorporation by reference in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The waters of Apra Outer Harbor in Piti,
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9Z, Amtrak Portal Bridge across Hackensack Guam. This rule is effective from 10
Airspace Designations and Reporting River, at Kearney, New Jersey, has a a.m. until 4 p.m. on February 19, 2016.
Points, dated August 6, 2015, effective vertical clearance in the closed position The Coast Guard believes this safety
September 15, 2015, is amended as of 23 feet at mean high water and 28 feet zone regulation is necessary to protect
follows: at mean low water. The existing bridge all persons and vessels that would
operating regulations are found at 33 otherwise transit or be within the
Paragraph 6006 Enroute Domestic Airspace
Areas.
CFR 117.723(e). affected area from possible safety
The waterway is transited by seasonal hazards associated with underwater
* * * * * recreational vessels of various sizes. detonation operations. Entry of vessels
AGL MN E6 International Falls, MN [New] There is one sewage facility upstream of or persons into this zone is prohibited
That airspace extending upward from the bridge that transits the bridge twice unless specifically authorized by the
1,200 feet above the surface within an area a week. Captain of the Port Guam.
bounded by lat. 49°00′00″ N., long. The bridge owner, AMTRAK, DATES: This rule is effective from 10
095°00′00″ W.; to lat. 49°00′00″ N., long. requested a temporary deviation from a.m. through 4 p.m. on February 19,
093°30′00″ W.; to lat. 48°06′30″ N., long. the normal operating schedule to 2016.
090°06′00″ W.; to lat. 47°53′00″ N., long. facilitate structural repairs at the bridge.
090°55′00″ W.; to lat. 48°34′00″ N., long. Under this temporary deviation, the ADDRESSES: To view documents
094°00′00″ W.; to lat. 48°40′00″ N., long. Amtrak Portal railroad bridge shall mentioned in this preamble as being
095°00′00″ W., thence to the point of remain in the closed position from 10 available in the docket, go to http://
beginning, excluding that airspace within www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2015–
Federal airways and within Canadian
p.m. on February 26, 2016 to 5 a.m.
February 28, 2016. 1096 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click
airspace.
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Vessels able to pass under the bridge ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket
Issued in Fort Worth, TX, on February 4, in the closed position may do so at any Folder on the line associated with this
2016. time. The bridge will not be able to open rule.
Robert W. Beck, for emergencies and there is no FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO immediate alternate route for vessels to you have questions on this rule, call or
Central Service Center. pass. email Chief Kristina Gauthier, Sector
[FR Doc. 2016–03067 Filed 2–16–16; 8:45 am] The Coast Guard will inform the users Guam, U.S. Coast Guard; (671) 355–
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P of the waterways through our Local 4866, Kristina.M.Gauthier@uscg.mil.
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| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | Effective 0901 UTC, May 26, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments. | |
| Contact | Raul Garza, Jr., Central Service Center, Operations Support Group, Federal Aviation Administration, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone: (817) 222-5874. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 7973 | |
| CFR Associated | Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air) |
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