81 FR 89012 - Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Grand Chenier, LA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 237 (December 9, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 237 (December 9, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-29430 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 237 (Friday, December 9, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 89012-89014] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-29430] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA-2016-6661; Airspace Docket No. 16-ASW-10] Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Grand Chenier, LA AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. [[Page 89013]] ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action proposes to establish Class E airspace at Grand Chenier, LA. Controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate new special Instrument Approach Procedures developed at Little Pecan Island Airport, for the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport. DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 23, 2017. ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 366-9826 or (800) 617-5527. You must identify the docket number FAA Docket No. FAA-2016-9193/Airspace Docket No.16-AGL-26, 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. 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: 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 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 Little Pecan Island Airport, Grand Chenier, LA. 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-2016-6661/ Airspace Docket No. 16-ASW-10.'' The postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter. All communications received before the specified closing date for comments will be considered before taking action on the proposed rule. The proposal contained in this notice may be changed in light of the comments received. A report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the docket. 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/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 Central Service Center, Operation Support Group, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177. Availability and Summary of Documents Proposed for Incorporation by Reference This document proposes to amend 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 Proposal The FAA is proposing an amendment to 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 6-mile radius of Little Pecan Island Airport, Grand Chenier, LA, to accommodate new special 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 7400.11A, dated August 3, 2016, and effective September 15, 2016, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace designation listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order. 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, 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. [[Page 89014]] 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 0 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] 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. * * * * * ASW LA E5 Grand Chenier, LA [New] Little Pecan Island Airport, LA (Lat. 29[deg]47'59'' N., long. 092[deg]48'13'' W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6-mile radius of Little Pecan Island Airport. Issued in Fort Worth, TX, on November 30, 2016. Walter Tweedy, Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center. [FR Doc. 2016-29430 Filed 12-8-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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shutdown, and establishes the The petitioners request the NRC issue demonstrating the basis for your
requirements that must be satisfied for a final rule that addresses ‘‘whether position.
a reactor to restart from an extended decommissioning funds may be used for 5. Given the NRC’s long-standing,
shutdown.’’ In addition, the petitioners activities during a reactor extended well-understood Reactor Oversight
request NRC issue a final rule that shutdown and, if so, the criteria and Program (ROP), what potential changes
explicitly states that ‘‘a licensee conditions governing use of would need to be considered to ensure
providing the NRC with written decommissioning funds.’’ The adequate oversight of a reactor during
certification under 10 CFR [title 10 of petitioners assert that the final rule an extended shutdown? Please provide
the Code of Federal Regulations] ‘‘must require licensees to submit a technical, scientific, or other data or
50.82(a)(1)(i) of permanent cessation of preliminary decommissioning cost information demonstrating the basis for
reactor operations cannot retract that estimate to the NRC at five-year your position.
certification and opt to place the reactor intervals throughout the period of 6. What additional reporting to the
into an extended shutdown en route to reactor extended shutdown.’’ NRC should be required for a reactor in
resumption of reactor operations.’’ an extended shutdown, and with what
The petitioners propose two criteria to IV. Request for Comment
level of detail and frequency (e.g., the
define when a reactor is placed into an The NRC is seeking public comment potential changes to the submission of
extended shutdown. First, similar to on the following questions: the decommissioning trust fund
how licensees notify the NRC of their 1. The petition outlines a scenario reports)? Please provide technical,
intentions to permanently cease reactor where a reactor is in an extended scientific, or other data or information
operations under 10 CFR 50.4(b)(8) and shutdown condition due to economic or demonstrating the basis for your
10 CFR 50.82(a)(1)(i), a licensee would other reasons and would at some position.
‘‘notify the NRC of its intention to put unspecified later date return to
a reactor into an extended shutdown.’’ V. Conclusion
operation. The petition uses the Brown’s
Second, a reactor that has been Ferry Nuclear Plant as an example, The NRC has determined that the
shutdown for 2 years but is not actively where the Tennessee Valley Authority petition generally meets the threshold
pursuing restart under a formal NRC voluntarily shut down one unit from sufficiency requirements for docketing a
process would fall under the petitioners’ 1985 to 2007. Are there any facilities or PRM under 10 CFR 2.802, ‘‘Petition for
proposed new regulatory requirements licensees who may be likely to use the rulemaking—requirements for filing,’’
for a reactor in extended shutdown. petitioners’ extended shutdown and the PRM has been docketed as
The petitioners propose the NRC issue scenario in the future? Please provide PRM–50–114. The NRC will examine
a final rule requiring licensees be the issues raised in PRM–50–114, to
technical, scientific, or other data or
required to submit a ‘‘Reactor Extended determine whether they should be
information demonstrating the basis for
Shutdown Activities Report (RESAR)’’ considered in the rulemaking process.
your position.
prior to a reactor entering extended The petitioners have requested a public
shutdown, similar to the Post-Shutdown 2. The petitioners contend that the
NRC’s existing regulations were meeting with the NRC for the purpose
Decommissioning Activities Report of reaching a common understanding of
required by 10 CFR 50.82(a)(4)(i). The promulgated for operating reactors, and
that specific regulations are needed to the problems to be resolved by the
petitioners listed seven activities, at a requested rulemaking. Unlike the public
minimum, which should be described address non-operating reactors in an
‘‘extended shutdown.’’ Assuming the meeting opportunity afforded in the
in the RESAR. The petitioners note that NRC’s § 2.206 process mentioned in the
if the regulations ‘‘do[es] not generically extended shutdown scenario is credible,
in what specific ways are the existing PRM, there is no public meeting
address topics like emergency planning opportunity required in the petition for
exercises, Design Basis Threats and regulations identified in the PRM
insufficient to address the scenario rulemaking process (§ 2.802). At this
associated physical protection
described by the petitioners? Please time, the NRC does not intend to hold
measures, and handling operating
provide technical, scientific, or other a public meeting on the PRM.
experience (i.e., NRC bulletins and
generic letters as well as vendor data or information demonstrating the Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 5th day
advisories and manual updates), the basis for your position. of December, 2016.
RESAR should describe how these 3. Assuming that the existing For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
topics will be handled.’’ regulations identified in the PRM are Annette L. Vietti-Cook,
The petitioners state a new rule insufficient to address the extended Secretary of the Commission.
should contain requirements for a shutdown scenario, what specific [FR Doc. 2016–29484 Filed 12–8–16; 8:45 am]
reactor exiting extended shutdown by changes to those regulations are needed
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either of two pathways: Restart of the to facilitate the requested rulemaking?
reactor or enter decommissioning. For Please provide technical, scientific, or
reactor restart, the petitioners state that other data or information demonstrating
‘‘the final rule must establish how the basis for your position. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
deferred and suspended activities are 4. The petition describes a plant in an
resumed’’ and ‘‘for each activity ‘‘extended shutdown,’’ and proposes Federal Aviation Administration
deferred, suspended, or reduced during two criteria to enter into this non-
the period of reactor extended operating state (submission of 10 CFR 14 CFR Part 71
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shutdown, the final rule and its 50.82(a)(1)(i) and 10 CFR 50.4(b)(8)
associated regulatory guidance must notifications; and a shutdown period of [Docket No. FAA–2016–6661; Airspace
clearly establish how these activities are 2 years). Should the term ‘‘extended Docket No. 16–ASW–10]
resumed or reinstated.’’ The petitioners shutdown’’ be defined in 10 CFR 50.2, Proposed Establishment of Class E
state that the final rule must clearly ‘‘Definitions,’’ and should the Airspace; Grand Chenier, LA
establish when and to what extent a regulations specify the timeframe for
power ascension startup program is this scenario? Please provide technical, AGENCY:Federal Aviation
required for reactor re-operation. scientific, or other data or information Administration (FAA), DOT.
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Environmental Review regulations addressing who may receive approved property settlement incident
This proposal will be subject to an a portion of an employee annuity due to to any such court decree. The current
environmental analysis in accordance a former spouse of a railroad annuitant version of Board regulations at Title 20
with FAA Order 1050.1F, under a court decree of divorce or court- of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part
‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and approved property settlement, but 295, sections 295.1–7 implement this
Procedures’’ prior to any FAA final which was unpaid at the time of the provision.
regulatory action. former spouse’s death. The current The current version of section
regulation states that the Board will 295.5(d) of the Board’s regulations
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 follow the priority order provided for explains that payments to a spouse or
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, employee annuities unpaid at death in former spouse pursuant to a court order
Navigation (air) Section 234.1 of the Board’s regulations. will not be made to the heirs, legatees,
The proper section pertaining to creditors, or assignees of a deceased
The Proposed Amendment employee annuities due but unpaid at spouse or former spouse. Any annuity
In consideration of the foregoing, the death is located in Section 234.31 of the amounts due to the spouse or former
Federal Aviation Administration Board’s regulations. This amendment is spouse but unpaid at the time of the
proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as necessary to insert the correct section spouse or former spouse’s death will be
follows: reference. made in accordance with the Board’s
DATES: Submit comments on or before regulations governing payments of
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, February 7, 2017. employee annuities due but unpaid at
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR the death of the employee. At the time
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND section 295.5(d) was published in the
identified by 3220–AB69, by any of the
REPORTING POINTS Federal Register, the Board regulations
following methods:
1. Internet—Send comments via email governing employee annuities due but
■ 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR unpaid at death were found in section
part 71 continues to read as follows: to SecretarytotheBoard@rrb.gov
2. Fax—(312) 751–7102. 234.1 of the Board’s regulations. Part
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 3. Mail—Secretary to the Board, 234 of the Board’s regulations has since
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, Railroad Retirement Board, 844 N. been amended and the section
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. governing employee annuities due but
Rush Street, Chicago, Illinois,
§ 71.1 [Amended] 60611–2092. unpaid at death is now designated as
Do not submit the same comments section 234.31 of the Board’s
■ 2. The incorporation by reference in
multiple times or by more than one regulations.
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A,
Airspace Designations and Reporting method. Regardless of which method Proposed Changes
Points, dated August 3, 2016, and you choose, please state that your
We propose to amend section 295.5(d)
effective September 15, 2016, is comments refer to RIN number 3220–
of the Board’s regulations to provide the
amended as follows: AB69.
Caution: You should be careful to correct cross-reference to the section of
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas include in your comments only the Board’s regulations governing
Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More
information that you wish to make employee annuities due but unpaid at
Above the Surface of the Earth. death. This change is not intended to be
publicly available as comments are
* * * * * made public without change, with any substantive.
ASW LA E5 Grand Chenier, LA [New] personal information provided. The Clarity of This Proposed Rule
Little Pecan Island Airport, LA Board strongly urges you not to include Executive Order 12866, as
(Lat. 29°47′59″ N., long. 092°48′13″ W.) in your comments any personal supplemented by Executive Order
That airspace extending upward from 700 information, such as Social Security 13563, requires each agency to write all
feet above the surface within a 6-mile radius numbers or medical information. rules in plain language. In addition to
of Little Pecan Island Airport. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: your substantive comments on this
Issued in Fort Worth, TX, on November 30, Marguerite P. Dadabo, Assistant General proposed rule, we invite your comments
2016. Counsel, Railroad Retirement Board, on how to make it easier to understand.
Walter Tweedy, 844 North Rush Street, Chicago, IL For example:
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, 60611–2092, (312) 751–4945, TTD (312) • Are the requirements for the rule
ATO Central Service Center. 751–4701. clearly stated?
[FR Doc. 2016–29430 Filed 12–8–16; 8:45 am] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: • Have we organized the material to
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• What else could we do to make the
The Railroad Retirement Act (RRA) rule easier to understand?
RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD
provides monthly annuities for railroad • Does the rule contain technical
employees based on age and years of language or jargon that is not clear?
20 CFR Part 295 service in the railroad industry. Section • Would a different format make the
14(b)(2) of the RRA [45 U.S.C. rule easier to understand?
RIN 3220–AB69 231m(b)(2)] provides that portions of an
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employee annuity calculated under When will we start to use this rule?
Payments Pursuant to Court Decree or sections 2(b), 3(b), 3(f), and 3(h) of the We will not use this rule until we
Court-Approved Property Settlement RRA [45 U.S.C. 231a(b), 231b(b), 231c(f), evaluate public comments and publish
AGENCY: Railroad Retirement Board. and 231c(h)] may be characterized as a final rule in the Federal Register. All
ACTION: Proposed rule. community property and subject to final rules we issue include an effective
distribution in accordance with a court date. We will continue to use our
SUMMARY: The Railroad Retirement decree of divorce, annulment, or legal current rules until that date. If we
Board (Board) proposes to amend its separation or the terms of any court- publish a final rule, we will include a
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| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | Comments must be received on or before January 23, 2017. | |
| 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. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 89012 | |
| CFR Associated | Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air) |
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