81 FR 90976 - Amendment of Class D Airspace for St. Petersburg, FL
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 242 (December 16, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 242 (December 16, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-29634 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 242 (Friday, December 16, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 90976-90977] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-29634] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9375; Airspace Docket No. 16-ASO-16] Amendment of Class D Airspace for St. Petersburg, FL AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action amends the ceiling of the Class D Airspace area at St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport, St. Petersburg, FL. This would allow the Tampa International Airport Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) to carry out Letter of Agreement procedures between St. Petersburg Air Traffic Control Tower and Tampa Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) for the safety and management of standard instrument approach procedures (SIAPs), and for Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations in the area. 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 on line 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: John Fornito, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 305-6364. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [[Page 90977]] 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 amends Class D airspace at St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport, St. Petersburg, FL. History In a review of the airspace, the FAA found the Class D airspace description for St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport, St. Petersburg, FL, published in FAA Order 7400.11A, describes the ceiling as extending upward from the surface to and including 2,500 feet MSL. The Tampa International Airport Class B airspace area has control of aircraft operating at and above 1,800 feet MSL in the St. Petersburg, FL, Class D airspace area. The FAA is lowering the Class D airspace area to 1,600 feet MSL to avoid the overlap of controlled airspace between the two airports. To avoid confusion on the part of pilots overflying the St. Petersburg, FL, area, the FAA finds that notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are impracticable and contrary to the public interest. To be consistent with the FAA's safety mandate when an unsafe condition exists, the FAA finds good cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(d) for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days to promote the safe and efficient handling of air traffic in the area. Class D airspace designations are published in paragraphs 5000 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 D 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 action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by lowering the ceiling of the Class D airspace area from 2,500 feet MSL to upward from the surface to and including 1,600 feet MSL at St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport, St. Petersburg, FL. The Letter of Agreement between Tampa TRACON and St. Petersburg- Clearwater International Airport ATCT, established February 13, 2015, states that Tampa TRACON shall control aircraft operating at or above 1,800 feet MSL in the St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport Class D airspace area. This airspace change eliminates confusion on the part of pilots operating aircraft at or above 1,600 feet MSL in the St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport Class D airspace area. Also, an adjustment to the geographic coordinates of St. Petersburg- Clearwater International Airport is made to be in concert with the FAA's aeronautical database. 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. 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 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, effective September 15, 2016, is amended as follows: Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace. * * * * * ASO FL D St. Petersburg, FL [Amended] St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport, FL (Lat. 27[deg]54'31'' N., long. 82[deg]41'11'' W.) That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 1,600 feet MSL within a 4.2-mile radius of St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport; excluding that portion within the Tampa International Airport, FL, Class B airspace area. This Class D airspace area is effective during the specific dates and times established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective date and time will thereafter be continuously published in the Chart Supplement (previously called Airport/Facility Directory). Issued in College Park, Georgia, on December 1, 2016. Ryan W. Almasy, Manager, Operations Support Group Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. [FR Doc. 2016-29634 Filed 12-15-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Adoption of the Amendment
(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance Amendment of Class D Airspace for St.
Accordingly, under the authority (AMOCs) Petersburg, FL
delegated to me by the Administrator, The Manager, Engine Certification Office,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use AGENCY: Federal Aviation
follows: the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to Administration (FAA), DOT.
make your request. You may email your ACTION: Final rule.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov.
DIRECTIVES SUMMARY: This action amends the
(g) Related Information ceiling of the Class D Airspace area at
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (1) For more information about this AD, St. Petersburg-Clearwater International
continues to read as follows: contact Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer, Airport, St. Petersburg, FL. This would
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & allow the Tampa International Airport
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) to
§ 39.13 [Amended] Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238–
carry out Letter of Agreement
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 7754; fax: 781–238–7199; email:
robert.green@faa.gov.
procedures between St. Petersburg Air
the following new airworthiness Traffic Control Tower and Tampa
(2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation
directive (AD): Terminal Radar Approach Control
Safety Agency AD 2016–0078, dated April
2016–25–10 Rolls-Royce plc: Amendment 20, 2016 (corrected April 27, 2016), for more (TRACON) for the safety and
39–18736; Docket No. FAA–2016–6744; information. You may examine the MCAI in management of standard instrument
Directorate Identifier 2016–NE–12–AD. the AD docket on the Internet at http:// approach procedures (SIAPs), and for
(a) Effective Date www.regulations.gov by searching for and Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations
locating it in Docket No. FAA–2016–6744. in the area.
This AD becomes effective January 20,
2017. (h) Material Incorporated by Reference DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, January 5,
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
2017. The Director of the Federal
(b) Affected ADs
approved the incorporation by reference Register approves this incorporation by
None. reference action under Title 1, Code of
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
(c) Applicability paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
This AD applies to Rolls-Royce plc (RR) part 51. the annual revision of FAA Order
RB211–Trent 875–17, RB211–Trent 877–17, (2) You must use this service information 7400.11 and publication of conforming
RB211–Trent 884–17, RB211–Trent 884B–17, as applicable to do the actions required by amendments.
RB211–Trent 892–17, RB211–Trent 892B–17, this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A,
and RB211–Trent 895–17 turbofan engines (i) Rolls-Royce plc (RR) SB RB.211–72–
Airspace Designations and Reporting
that have not incorporated RR modification J195, dated February 26, 2016.
(ii) Reserved.
Points, and subsequent amendments can
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2016, in service. this AD, contact Rolls-Royce plc, Corporate www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/.
Communications, P.O. Box 31, Derby, For further information, you can contact
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Trent 800 model engines returned from http://www.rolls-royce.com/contact/ Independence Avenue SW.,
service that revealed flame erosion and axial civil_team.jsp; Internet: https:// Washington, DC 20591; telephone: 202–
cracking on the aft face of the stage 3 disk customers.rolls-royce.com/public/ 267–8783. The Order is also available
rim of the high-pressure compressor (HPC) rollsroycecare.
stage 1–4 rotor disks shaft. We are issuing
for inspection at the National Archives
(4) You may view this service information and Records Administration (NARA).
this AD to correct the unsafe condition on at FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200
these products. For information on the availability of
District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For
information on the availability of this FAA Order 7400.11A at NARA, call
(e) Actions and Compliance 202–741–6030, or go to http://
material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
Comply with this AD within the (5) You may view this service information www.archives.gov/federal_register/
compliance times specified, unless already code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_
at the National Archives and Records
done. locations.html.
Administration (NARA). For information on
(1) Before the HPC stage 1–4 rotor disks
the availability of this material at NARA, call FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
shaft cyclic life exceeds 5,000 duty cycles
since new, or 5,000 duty cycles since last
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Designations and Reporting Points, is
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- published yearly and effective on
HPC stage 1–4 rotor disks shaft piece-part
locations.html. September 15.
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following: Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
(i) Perform fluorescent penetrant and November 23, 2016. Fornito, Operations Support Group,
visual inspections of the HPC stage 1–4 rotor Colleen M. D’Alessandro, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
disks shaft forward stage 3–4 seal fin and aft
Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Administration, P.O. Box 20636,
face of the stage 3 disk rim for cracks and
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Authority for This Rulemaking and effective September 15, 2016. FAA no extraordinary circumstances exist
The FAA’s authority to issue rules Order 7400.11A is publicly available as that warrant preparation of an
regarding aviation safety is found in listed in the ADDRESSES section of this environmental assessment.
Title 49 of the United States Code. document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
air traffic service routes, and reporting Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
authority of the FAA Administrator.
points.
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, Navigation (air).
describes in more detail the scope of the The Rule
agency’s authority. This rulemaking is Adoption of the Amendment
This action amends Title 14 Code of
promulgated under the authority Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by In consideration of the foregoing, the
described in Subtitle VII, Part A, lowering the ceiling of the Class D Federal Aviation Administration
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that airspace area from 2,500 feet MSL to amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
section, the FAA is charged with upward from the surface to and
prescribing regulations to assign the use including 1,600 feet MSL at St. PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
of airspace necessary to ensure the Petersburg-Clearwater International B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of Airport, St. Petersburg, FL. The Letter of TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
airspace. This regulation is within the Agreement between Tampa TRACON REPORTING POINTS
scope of that authority as it amends and St. Petersburg-Clearwater
Class D airspace at St. Petersburg- International Airport ATCT, established ■ 1. The authority citation for Part 71
Clearwater International Airport, St. February 13, 2015, states that Tampa
Petersburg, FL. continues to read as follows:
TRACON shall control aircraft operating
at or above 1,800 feet MSL in the St. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103,
History 40113, 40120, E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
Petersburg-Clearwater International
In a review of the airspace, the FAA Airport Class D airspace area. This 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
found the Class D airspace description airspace change eliminates confusion on
for St. Petersburg-Clearwater § 71.1 [Amended]
the part of pilots operating aircraft at or
International Airport, St. Petersburg, FL, above 1,600 feet MSL in the St.
published in FAA Order 7400.11A, ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in
Petersburg-Clearwater International 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A,
describes the ceiling as extending Airport Class D airspace area. Also, an
upward from the surface to and Airspace Designations and Reporting
adjustment to the geographic Points, dated August 3, 2016, effective
including 2,500 feet MSL. The Tampa coordinates of St. Petersburg-Clearwater
International Airport Class B airspace September 15, 2016, is amended as
International Airport is made to be in
area has control of aircraft operating at follows:
concert with the FAA’s aeronautical
and above 1,800 feet MSL in the St. database. Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.
Petersburg, FL, Class D airspace area.
The FAA is lowering the Class D Regulatory Notices and Analyses * * * * *
airspace area to 1,600 feet MSL to avoid The FAA has determined that this ASO FL D St. Petersburg, FL [Amended]
the overlap of controlled airspace regulation only involves an established St. Petersburg-Clearwater International
between the two airports. To avoid body of technical regulations for which Airport, FL
confusion on the part of pilots frequent and routine amendments are (Lat. 27°54′31″ N., long. 82°41′11″ W.)
overflying the St. Petersburg, FL, area, necessary to keep them operationally That airspace extending upward from the
the FAA finds that notice and public current. It, therefore: (1) Is not a surface to and including 1,600 feet MSL
procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under within a 4.2-mile radius of St. Petersburg-
impracticable and contrary to the public Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a Clearwater International Airport; excluding
interest. To be consistent with the ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT that portion within the Tampa International
FAA’s safety mandate when an unsafe Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 Airport, FL, Class B airspace area. This Class
condition exists, the FAA finds good FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) D airspace area is effective during the
cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(d) for does not warrant preparation of a specific dates and times established in
making this amendment effective in less regulatory evaluation as the anticipated advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective
than 30 days to promote the safe and impact is so minimal. Since this is a date and time will thereafter be continuously
efficient handling of air traffic in the routine matter that only affects air traffic published in the Chart Supplement
area. procedures and air navigation, it is (previously called Airport/Facility Directory).
Class D airspace designations are certified that this rule, when
published in paragraphs 5000 of FAA Issued in College Park, Georgia, on
promulgated, does not have a significant
Order 7400.11A dated August 3, 2016, December 1, 2016.
economic impact on a substantial
and effective September 15, 2016, which number of small entities under the Ryan W. Almasy,
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Manager, Operations Support Group Eastern
part 71.1. The Class D airspace Service Center, Air Traffic Organization.
designations listed in this document Environmental Review [FR Doc. 2016–29634 Filed 12–15–16; 8:45 am]
will be published subsequently in the The FAA has determined that this BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES
Order. action qualifies for categorical exclusion
under the National Environmental
Availability and Summary of Policy Act in accordance with FAA
Documents for Incorporation by Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental
Reference Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’
This document amends FAA Order paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action
7400.11A, Airspace Designations and is not expected to cause any potentially
Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, significant environmental impacts, and
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| 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 | John Fornito, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 305-6364. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 90976 | |
| CFR Associated | Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air) |
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