81_FR_95676 81 FR 95427 - Establishment of Class E Airspace, Healy, AK

81 FR 95427 - Establishment of Class E Airspace, Healy, AK

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 249 (December 28, 2016)

Page Range95427-95428
FR Document2016-30648

This action establishes Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Healy River Airport, Healy, AK, to support the development of Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations under standard instrument approach and departure procedures at the airport, and for the safety and management of controlled airspace within the National Airspace System.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 249 (Wednesday, December 28, 2016) 
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 249 (Wednesday, December 28, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 95427-95428]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-30648]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2016-9159; Airspace Docket No. 13-AAL-7]


Establishment of Class E Airspace, Healy, AK

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes Class E airspace extending upward from 
700 feet above the surface at Healy River Airport, Healy, AK, to 
support the development of Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning 
System (GPS) Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations under standard 
instrument approach and departure procedures at the airport, and for 
the safety and management of controlled airspace within the National 
Airspace System.

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 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 this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to 
http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_locations.html.

[[Page 95428]]

    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 establishes controlled airspace at Healy River Airport, Healy, 
AK.

History

    On October 14, 2016, the FAA published in the Federal Register a 
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to establish Class E airspace 
extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Healy River 
Airport, Healy, AK. (81 FR 71017) Docket FAA-2016-9159. Interested 
parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by 
submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. One comment was 
received from Greysen Harlow supporting the proposal.
    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 part 71.1. The Class 
E airspace designation 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 establishes Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet 
above the surface within a 3.5-mile radius of Healy River Airport, with 
segments extending from the 3.5-mile radius to 11.5 miles northwest of 
the airport, and 10.5 miles south of the airport. This airspace is 
established to accommodate new RNAV Global Positioning System standard 
instrument approach and departure procedures developed for IFR 
operations the airport.

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 6005: Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward from 700 
feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.
* * * * *

AAL AK E5 Healy, AK [New]

Healy River Airport, Alaska
(Lat. 63[deg]52'03'' N., long. 148[deg]58'08'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 3.5-mile radius of Healy River Airport, and that airspace 2 
miles either side of the 333[deg] bearing from the airport extending 
from the 3.5 mile radius to 11.5 miles northwest of the airport, and 
that airspace 0.6 miles west and 2.5 miles east of the 169[deg] 
bearing from the airport extending from the 3.5 mile radius to 10.5 
miles south of the airport.

    Issued in Seattle, Washington, on December 12, 2016.
Tracey Johnson,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2016-30648 Filed 12-27-16; 8:45 am]
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Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 249 / Wednesday, December 28, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 95427 under the criteria of the Regulatory assemblies with more than 15 hours TIS, Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Flexibility Act. within 20 hours TIS or before reaching 80 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, We prepared an economic evaluation hours TIS, whichever occurs first: TX 76177. of the estimated costs to comply with (i) Borescope inspect the TRPCS assembly as follows, unless done within the previous (h) Subject this AD and placed it in the AD docket. Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) 15 hours TIS. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (A) On the TR side of the TRPCS bearing, Code: 6720 Tail Rotor Control System. remove the plug from the end of the TRPCS, Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on December Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation insert the borescope into the TRPCS, and safety, Incorporation by reference, 9, 2016. determine whether the white Teflon seal and Safety. snap ring are installed. If the white Teflon Scott A. Horn, seal or snap ring is missing, or if there is a Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Adoption of the Amendment Aircraft Certification Service. rip, tear, or heat damage on the seal or if Accordingly, under the authority there is no gap in the snap ring, before [FR Doc. 2016–30282 Filed 12–27–16; 8:45 am] delegated to me by the Administrator, further flight replace the TRPCS assembly. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as (B) On the TR servo side of the TRPCS follows: bearing, insert the borescope through the oil filler cap hole and determine whether the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS white Teflon seal, snap ring, and cotter pin DIRECTIVES are installed. If the white Teflon seal, snap Federal Aviation Administration ring, or cotter pin is missing, if there is a rip, ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 tear, or heat damage on the seal, or if there is no gap in the snap ring, before further 14 CFR Part 71 continues to read as follows: flight replace the TRPCS assembly. [Docket No. FAA–2016–9159; Airspace Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (ii) If the TRPCS assembly has less than 10 Docket No. 13–AAL–7] hours TIS, perform ground operation with § 39.13 [Amended] the rotor turning at 105% (Nr) until the Establishment of Class E Airspace, ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding TRPCS assembly has accumulated 10 hours Healy, AK the following new airworthiness TIS, cycling the TR control pedals at least 10 directive (AD): times per hour. AGENCY: Federal Aviation (iii) Remove the TRPCS and inspect the Administration (FAA), DOT. 2016–24–51 Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation: SB2310 angular contact bearing for free Amendment 39–18759; Docket No. ACTION: Final rule. rotation, purged grease with metal particles, FAA–2016–9537; Directorate Identifier a nick or a dent, and any cut, tear, or 2016–SW–075–AD. SUMMARY: This action establishes Class distortion on the bearing seal. If the bearing E airspace extending upward from 700 (a) Applicability does not rotate freely; the bearing sounds rough or chatters; there is any purged grease feet above the surface at Healy River This AD applies to Sikorsky Aircraft Airport, Healy, AK, to support the with metal particles; a nick or dent; or if Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S–92A development of Area Navigation there is a cut, tear, or distortion in the helicopters, certificated in any category, with (RNAV) Global Positioning System bearing seal, before further flight, replace the a tail rotor pitch change shaft (TRPCS) TRPCS assembly. (GPS) Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) assembly part number (P/N) 92358–06303– 041 or P/N 92358–06303–042 with less than (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance operations under standard instrument 80 hours time-in-service (TIS) installed, (AMOCs) approach and departure procedures at except those TRPCS assemblies the airport, and for the safety and (1) The Manager, Boston Aircraft manufactured or overhauled on or after Certification Office, FAA, may approve management of controlled airspace November 3, 2016. within the National Airspace System. AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to: (b) Unsafe Condition Blaine Williams, Aerospace Engineer, Boston DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, March 2, This Emergency AD defines the unsafe Aircraft Certification Office, Engine & 2017. The Director of the Federal condition as a binding TRPCS bearing. This Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Register approves this incorporation by condition could result in loss of tail rotor Burlington, Massachusetts 01803; telephone reference action under Title 1, Code of (TR) control and possible loss of control of (781) 238–7161; email blaine.williams@ Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to the helicopter. faa.gov. the annual revision of FAA Order (2) For operations conducted under a 14 (c) Effective Date CFR part 119 operating certificate or under 7400.11 and publication of conforming 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that amendments. This AD is effective January 12, 2017 to all persons except those persons to whom it was you notify your principal inspector, or ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A, made immediately effective by Emergency lacking a principal inspector, the manager of Airspace Designations and Reporting AD 2016–24–51, issued on November 16, the local flight standards district office or Points, and subsequent amendments can 2016, which contains the requirements of certificate holding district office before be viewed on line at http:// this AD. operating any aircraft complying with this www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. AD through an AMOC. (d) Compliance For further information, you can contact (g) Additional Information the Airspace Policy Group, Federal You are responsible for performing each action required by this AD within the Sikorsky Alert Service Bulletin 92–64–009, Aviation Administration, 800 specified compliance time unless it has Basic Issue, dated November 2, 2016, which Independence Avenue SW., already been accomplished prior to that time. is not incorporated by reference, contains Washington, DC, 20591; telephone: 202– additional information about the subject of 267–8783. The Order is also available (e) Required Actions sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES this final rule. For service information for inspection at the National Archives (1) For TRPCS assemblies with less than 5 identified in this final rule, contact Sikorsky and Records Administration (NARA). hours TIS since new or overhaul, before Aircraft Corporation, Customer Service further flight, remove the TRPCS assembly Engineering, 124 Quarry Road, Trumbull, CT For information on the availability of from service. 06611; telephone 1–800–Winged–S or 203– this material at NARA, call 202–741– (2) For TRPCS assemblies with between 5 416–4299; email: wcs_cust_service_eng.gr- 6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/ and 15 hours TIS since new or overhaul, sik@lmco.com. You may review this service federal_register/code_of_federal- before further flight, and for TRPCS information at the FAA, Office of the regulations/ibr_locations.html. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:15 Dec 27, 2016 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\28DER1.SGM 28DER1

95428 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 249 / Wednesday, December 28, 2016 / Rules and Regulations FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace The Rule PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, Designations and Reporting Points, is B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR published yearly and effective on This amendment to Title 14, Code of TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND September 15. Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 REPORTING POINTS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom establishes Class E airspace extending Clark, Federal Aviation Administration, upward from 700 feet above the surface ■ 1. The authority citation for Part 71 Operations Support Group, Western within a 3.5-mile radius of Healy River continues to read as follows: Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Airport, with segments extending from Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425) the 3.5-mile radius to 11.5 miles 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 203–4511. northwest of the airport, and 10.5 miles 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: south of the airport. This airspace is § 71.1 [Amended] established to accommodate new RNAV Authority for this Rulemaking ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in Global Positioning System standard The FAA’s authority to issue rules instrument approach and departure 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A, regarding aviation safety is found in procedures developed for IFR Airspace Designations and Reporting Title 49 of the United States Code. operations the airport. Points, dated August 3, 2016, and Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the effective September 15, 2016, is authority of the FAA Administrator. Regulatory Notices and Analyses amended as follows: Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, Paragraph 6005: Class E Airspace Areas describes in more detail the scope of the The FAA has determined that this Extending Upward from 700 feet or More agency’s authority. This rulemaking is regulation only involves an established Above the Surface of the Earth. promulgated under the authority body of technical regulations for which * * * * * described in Subtitle VII, Part A, frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally AAL AK E5 Healy, AK [New] Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the FAA is charged with current, is non-controversial and Healy River Airport, Alaska prescribing regulations to assign the use unlikely to result in adverse or negative (Lat. 63°52′03″ N., long. 148°58′08″ W.) of airspace necessary to ensure the comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a That airspace extending upward from 700 safety of aircraft and the efficient use of ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under feet above the surface within a 3.5-mile radius of Healy River Airport, and that airspace. This regulation is within the Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a airspace 2 miles either side of the 333° scope of that authority as it establishes ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT bearing from the airport extending from the controlled airspace at Healy River Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 3.5 mile radius to 11.5 miles northwest of the Airport, Healy, AK. FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) airport, and that airspace 0.6 miles west and does not warrant preparation of a 2.5 miles east of the 169° bearing from the History Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated airport extending from the 3.5 mile radius to On October 14, 2016, the FAA 10.5 miles south of the airport. published in the Federal Register a impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that only affects air traffic Issued in Seattle, Washington, on notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) December 12, 2016. to establish Class E airspace extending procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when Tracey Johnson, upward from 700 feet above the surface promulgated, does not have a significant Manager, Operations Support Group, Western at Healy River Airport, Healy, AK. (81 Service Center. FR 71017) Docket FAA–2016–9159. economic impact on a substantial [FR Doc. 2016–30648 Filed 12–27–16; 8:45 am] Interested parties were invited to number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the Environmental Review proposal to the FAA. One comment was DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION received from Greysen Harlow The FAA has determined that this supporting the proposal. action qualifies for categorical exclusion Federal Aviation Administration Class E airspace designations are under the National Environmental published in paragraph 6005 of FAA 14 CFR Part 71 Policy Act in accordance with FAA Order 7400.11A, dated August 3, 2016, Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental [Docket No. FAA–2016–7043; Airspace and effective September 15, 2016, which Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ Docket No. 16–ANM–6] is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR part 71.1. The Class E airspace paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action is not expected to cause any potentially Amendment of Class E Airspace, Blue designation listed in this document will significant environmental impacts, and Mesa, CO be published subsequently in the Order. no extraordinary circumstances exist AGENCY: Federal Aviation Availability and Summary of that warrant preparation of an Documents for Incorporation by Administration (FAA), DOT. environmental assessment. ACTION: Final rule. Reference This document amends FAA Order Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 SUMMARY: This action amends Class E en 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and Airspace, Incorporation by reference, route domestic airspace extending Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, Navigation (Air). upward from 1,200 feet above the sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES and effective September 15, 2016. FAA surface near the Blue Mesa VHF Omni- Order 7400.11A is publicly available as Adoption of the Amendment Directional Radio Range/Distance listed in the ADDRESSES section of this Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME), Blue document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists In consideration of the foregoing, the Mesa, CO. The FAA has transitioned to Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, Federal Aviation Administration a more accurate method of measuring, air traffic service routes, and reporting amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: publishing, and charting airspace areas points. that has revealed some small areas of VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:15 Dec 27, 2016 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\28DER1.SGM 28DER1


Document Created: 2016-12-28 02:16:34
Document Modified: 2016-12-28 02:16:34
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesEffective 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.
ContactTom Clark, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425) 203-4511.
FR Citation81 FR 95427 
CFR AssociatedAirspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)
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