81_FR_95677 81 FR 95428 - Amendment of Class E Airspace, Blue Mesa, CO

81 FR 95428 - Amendment of Class E Airspace, Blue Mesa, CO

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

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

Page Range95428-95430
FR Document2016-30651

This action amends Class E en route domestic airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface near the Blue Mesa VHF Omni-Directional Radio Range/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/ DME), Blue Mesa, CO. The FAA has transitioned to a more accurate method of measuring, publishing, and charting airspace areas that has revealed some small areas of uncharted uncontrolled airspace. The FAA found modification of these areas of uncontrolled airspace necessary to ensure the safety of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations and the efficient use of navigable airspace, including point-to-point off-airway clearances, and aircraft vectoring services.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 249 (Wednesday, December 28, 2016) 
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 249 (Wednesday, December 28, 2016)]
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[FR Doc No: 2016-30651]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2016-7043; Airspace Docket No. 16-ANM-6]


Amendment of Class E Airspace, Blue Mesa, CO

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends Class E en route domestic airspace 
extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface near the Blue Mesa 
VHF Omni-Directional Radio Range/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/
DME), Blue Mesa, CO. The FAA has transitioned to a more accurate method 
of measuring, publishing, and charting airspace areas that has revealed 
some small areas of

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uncharted uncontrolled airspace. The FAA found modification of these 
areas of uncontrolled airspace necessary to ensure the safety of 
Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations and the efficient use of 
navigable airspace, including point-to-point off-airway clearances, and 
aircraft vectoring services.

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 U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 
New Jersey Avenue SE., West Bldg Ground Floor Rm W12-140, Washington, 
DC 20590; Telephone: 1-800-647-5527, or 202-366-9826. 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: 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 amends Class E airspace at the Blue Mesa VOR/DME, Blue Mesa, CO.

History

    On August 8, 2016, the FAA published in the Federal Register a 
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend Class E airspace 
extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface at Blue Mesa, CO (81 
FR 52369) Docket FAA-2016-7043. 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 6006 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

    The FAA is amending Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
Part 71 by modifying Class E En route domestic airspace extending 
upward from 1,200 feet above the surface in the vicinity of the Blue 
Mesa VOR/DME, Blue Mesa, CO. One small airspace area northwest, near 
Montrose, CO, and one small airspace area southeast, near Trinidad, CO, 
are added for the safety and management of IFR operations, specifically 
point-to-point, en route operations outside of the established airway 
structure, and Air Traffic Control vectoring services.
    Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6006 of 
FAA Order 7400.11A, dated August, 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.

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 6006: En Route Domestic Airspace Areas.
* * * * *

ANM CO E6 Blue Mesa, CO [Amended]

Blue Mesa VOR/DME, CO
(Lat. 38[deg]27'08'' N., long. 107[deg]02'23'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface 
within an area bounded by lat. 35[deg]39'30'' N., long. 
107[deg]25'27'' W.; to lat. 36[deg]14'38'' N., long. 107[deg]40'25'' 
W.; to lat. 37[deg]16'00'' N., long. 108[deg]22'00'' W.; to lat. 
37[deg]58'51'' N, long.

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108[deg]22'29'' W.; to lat. 39[deg]01'00'' N., long. 107[deg]47'00'' 
W.; to lat. 39[deg]07'40'' N, long. 107[deg]13'47'' W.; to lat. 
39[deg]11'48'' N., long. 106[deg]29'16'' W.; to lat. 39[deg]40'23'' 
N., long. 103[deg]29'02'' W.; to lat. 36[deg]59'57'' N., long. 
104[deg]18'04'' W.; to lat. 36[deg]17'00'' N., long. 104[deg]14'00'' 
W.; to lat. 36[deg]12'53'' N., long. 104[deg]56'21'' W.; to lat. 
36[deg]13'34'' N., long. 105[deg]54'42'' W.; thence to the point of 
beginning.

    Issued in Seattle, Washington, on December 12, 2016.
Tracey Johnson,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2016-30651 Filed 12-27-16; 8:45 am]
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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

Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 249 / Wednesday, December 28, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 95429 uncharted uncontrolled airspace. The History ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under FAA found modification of these areas On August 8, 2016, the FAA Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a of uncontrolled airspace necessary to published in the Federal Register a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT ensure the safety of Instrument Flight notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 Rules (IFR) operations and the efficient to amend Class E airspace extending FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) use of navigable airspace, including upward from 1,200 feet above the does not warrant preparation of a point-to-point off-airway clearances, surface at Blue Mesa, CO (81 FR 52369) Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated and aircraft vectoring services. Docket FAA–2016–7043. Interested impact is so minimal. Since this is a DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, March 2, parties were invited to participate in routine matter that only affects air traffic 2017. The Director of the Federal this rulemaking effort by submitting procedures and air navigation, it is Register approves this incorporation by written comments on the proposal to the certified that this rule, when reference action under Title 1, Code of FAA. No comments were received. promulgated, does not have a significant Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to Class E airspace designations are economic impact on a substantial the annual revision of FAA Order published in paragraph 6006 of FAA number of small entities under the 7400.11 and publication of conforming Order 7400.11A, dated August 3, 2016, criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. amendments. and effective September 15, 2016, which Environmental Review is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A, The FAA has determined that this part 71.1. The Class E airspace Airspace Designations and Reporting action qualifies for categorical exclusion designation listed in this document will Points, and subsequent amendments can under the National Environmental be published subsequently in the Order. be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ Policy Act in accordance with FAA air_traffic/publications/. For further Availability and Summary of Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental information, you can contact the U.S. Documents for Incorporation by Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ Department of Transportation, Docket Reference paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue This document amends FAA Order is not expected to cause any potentially SE., West Bldg Ground Floor Rm W12– 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and significant environmental impacts, and 140, Washington, DC 20590; Telephone: Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, no extraordinary circumstances exist 1–800–647–5527, or 202–366–9826. The and effective September 15, 2016. FAA that warrant preparation of an Order is also available for inspection at Order 7400.11A is publicly available as environmental assessment. the National Archives and Records listed in the ADDRESSES section of this Administration (NARA). For Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists information on the availability of FAA Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Order 7400.11A at NARA, call 202–741– air traffic service routes, and reporting Navigation (Air). 6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/ points. Adoption of the Amendment federal_register/code_of_federal- regulations/ibr_locations.html. The Rule In consideration of the foregoing, the FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace The FAA is amending Title 14 Code Federal Aviation Administration Designations and Reporting Points, is of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 71 amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: published yearly and effective on by modifying Class E En route domestic airspace extending upward from 1,200 PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, September 15. feet above the surface in the vicinity of B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND Clark, Federal Aviation Administration, the Blue Mesa VOR/DME, Blue Mesa, CO. One small airspace area northwest, REPORTING POINTS Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., near Montrose, CO, and one small ■ 1. The authority citation for Part 71 airspace area southeast, near Trinidad, continues to read as follows: Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425) CO, are added for the safety and 203–4511. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, management of IFR operations, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, specifically point-to-point, en route 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. Authority for This Rulemaking operations outside of the established airway structure, and Air Traffic Control § 71.1 [Amended] The FAA’s authority to issue rules vectoring services. regarding aviation safety is found in ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in Class E airspace designations are 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A, Title 49 of the United States Code. published in paragraph 6006 of FAA Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the Airspace Designations and Reporting Order 7400.11A, dated August, and Points, dated August 3, 2016, and authority of the FAA Administrator. effective September 15, 2016, which is Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, effective September 15, 2016, is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR amended as follows: describes in more detail the scope of the 71.1. The Class E airspace designations agency’s authority. This rulemaking is listed in this document will be Paragraph 6006: En Route Domestic Airspace promulgated under the authority published subsequently in the Order. Areas. described in Subtitle VII, Part A, * * * * * Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that Regulatory Notices and Analyses ANM CO E6 Blue Mesa, CO [Amended] section, the FAA is charged with The FAA has determined that this sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES Blue Mesa VOR/DME, CO prescribing regulations to assign the use regulation only involves an established (Lat. 38°27′08″ N., long. 107°02′23″ W.) of airspace necessary to ensure the body of technical regulations for which That airspace extending upward from safety of aircraft and the efficient use of frequent and routine amendments are 1,200 feet above the surface within an area airspace. This regulation is within the necessary to keep them operationally bounded by lat. 35°39′30″ N., long. scope of that authority as it amends current, is non-controversial and 107°25′27″ W.; to lat. 36°14′38″ N., long. Class E airspace at the Blue Mesa VOR/ unlikely to result in adverse or negative 107°40′25″ W.; to lat. 37°16′00″ N., long. DME, Blue Mesa, CO. comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a 108°22′00″ W.; to lat. 37°58′51″ N, long. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:15 Dec 27, 2016 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\28DER1.SGM 28DER1

95430 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 249 / Wednesday, December 28, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 108°22′29″ W.; to lat. 39°01′00″ N., long. Administration (NARA). For document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists 107°47′00″ W.; to lat. 39°07′40″ N, long. information on the availability of FAA Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, 107°13′47″ W.; to lat. 39°11′48″ N., long. Order 7400.11A at NARA, call 202–741– air traffic service routes, and reporting 106°29′16″ W.; to lat. 39°40′23″ N., long. 6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/ points. 103°29′02″ W.; to lat. 36°59′57″ N., long. federal_register/code_of_federal- 104°18′04″ W.; to lat. 36°17′00″ N., long. The Rule 104°14′00″ W.; to lat. 36°12′53″ N., long. regulations/ibr_locations.html. 104°56′21″ W.; to lat. 36°13′34″ N., long. FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace The FAA is amending Title 14 Code 105°54′42″ W.; thence to the point of Designations and Reporting Points, is of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 71 beginning. published yearly and effective on by modifying the Kahului Airport, September 15. Kahului, HI, Class E airspace area Issued in Seattle, Washington, on FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom designated as an extension to a Class C December 12, 2016. Clark, Federal Aviation Administration, surface area, to include that area within Tracey Johnson, Operations Support Group, Western 3 miles each side of the airport 203° Manager, Operations Support Group, Western bearing extending from the airport 5- Service Center. Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425) mile radius to 7 miles southwest of the [FR Doc. 2016–30651 Filed 12–27–16; 8:45 am] airport, and removing the extension to 203–4511. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: the northeast as it is no longer required. This action also modifies the Class E Authority for This Rulemaking airspace area extending upward from DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 700 feet above the surface by slightly The FAA’s authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is found in expanding that airspace within 3.6 Federal Aviation Administration miles each side of the 038° bearing from Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the the airport extending from the 5-mile 14 CFR Part 71 radius to 11.7 miles northeast of the authority of the FAA Administrator. [Docket No. FAA–2014–1068; Airspace Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, airport. This modification is necessary Docket No. 14–AWP–12] describes in more detail the scope of the to contain IFR arrival operations agency’s authority. This rulemaking is descending below 1,500 feet above the Amendment of Class E Airspace, surface, and IFR departure operations promulgated under the authority Kahului, HI below 1,200 feet above the surface. Also, described in Subtitle VII, Part A, AGENCY: Federal Aviation Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that the Maui VORTAC navigation aid is Administration (FAA), DOT. section, the FAA is charged with removed from the legal descriptions in prescribing regulations to assign the use the Class E airspace areas noted above. ACTION: Final rule. of airspace necessary to ensure the Changes to the available instrument SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E safety of aircraft and the efficient use of flight procedures, advances in GPS airspace designated as an extension to a airspace. This regulation is within the mapping accuracy, and a reliance on Class C surface area, and modifies Class scope of that authority as it modifies precise geographic coordinates to define E airspace extending upward from 700 controlled airspace at Kahului Airport, airport and airspace reference points feet above the surface at Kahului Kahului, HI. have made this action necessary for the Airport, Kahului, HI. Due to changes to safety and management of Instrument History Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the the available instrument flight procedures since the last airspace On August 12, 2016, the FAA airport. review and advances in Global published in the Federal Register a Class E airspace designations are Positioning System (GPS) mapping notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) published in paragraphs 6003, and accuracy, modifications are necessary to to modify Class E airspace at Kahului 6005, respectively, of FAA Order ensure the safety and management of Airport, Kahului, HI (81 FR 53342) 7400.11A, dated August 3, 2016, and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations Docket No. FAA–2014–1068. Interested effective September 15, 2016, which is at the airport. parties were invited to participate in incorporated by reference in 14 CFR this rulemaking effort by submitting 71.1. The Class E airspace designations DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, March 2, written comments on the proposal to the listed in this document will be 2017, The Director of the Federal published subsequently in the Order. FAA. No comments were received. Register approves this incorporation by Class E airspace designations are reference action under Title 1, Code of Regulatory Notices and Analyses published in paragraph 6003 and 6005, Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to respectively, of FAA Order 7400.11A, The FAA has determined that this the annual revision of FAA Order dated August 3, 2016, and effective regulation only involves an established 7400.11 and publication of conforming September 15, 2016, which is body of technical regulations for which amendments. incorporated by reference in 14 CFR frequent and routine amendments are ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A, part 71.1. The Class E airspace necessary to keep them operationally Airspace Designations and Reporting designation listed in this document will current, is non-controversial and Points, and subsequent amendments can be published subsequently in the Order. unlikely to result in adverse or negative be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a air_traffic/publications/. For further Availability and Summary of ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under information, you can contact the U.S. Documents for Incorporation by Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES Department of Transportation, Docket Reference ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue This document amends FAA Order Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 SE., West Bldg Ground Floor, Rm W12– 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) 140, Washington, DC 20590; Telephone: Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, does not warrant preparation of a 1–800–647–5527, or 202–366–9826. The and effective September 15, 2016. FAA Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated Order is also available for inspection at Order 7400.11A is publicly available as impact is so minimal. 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Document Created: 2016-12-28 02:16:52
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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 95428 
CFR AssociatedAirspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)
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