82_FR_11841 82 FR 11804 - Amendment of Air Traffic Service (ATS) Routes; Eastern United States

82 FR 11804 - Amendment of Air Traffic Service (ATS) Routes; Eastern United States

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 37 (February 27, 2017)

Page Range11804-11806
FR Document2017-03507

This action modifies area navigation (RNAV) routes Q-39 and Q- 67, in the eastern United States. The modifications provide a more efficient airway design within a portion of the airspace assigned to the Indianapolis Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC).

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 37 (Monday, February 27, 2017)]
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[FR Doc No: 2017-03507]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2016-0986; Airspace Docket No. 15-AEA-7]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment of Air Traffic Service (ATS) Routes; Eastern United 
States

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies area navigation (RNAV) routes Q-39 and Q-
67, in the eastern United States. The modifications provide a more 
efficient airway design within a portion of the airspace assigned to 
the Indianapolis Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC).

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, April 27, 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 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: Paul Gallant, Airspace Policy Group, 
Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.

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 
the 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 modifies air traffic service routes Q-39 and Q-67 in 
the eastern United States to maintain the efficient flow of air 
traffic.

History

    On October 7, 2016, the FAA published a notice of proposed 
rulemaking (NPRM) (81 FR 69729), Docket No. FAA-2016-9086, to amend 
RNAV routes Q-39 and Q-67 to expand the availability of area navigation 
routes and provide a more efficient airway design within Indianapolis 
ARTCC's airspace.
    Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking 
effort by submitting written comments on the proposal. One comment was 
received.

Discussion of Comment

    The commenter asked how much air traffic is actually using routes 
Q-39 and Q-67. A review of six months Performance Data Analysis and 
Reporting System (PDARS) information for Q-39 and Q-67 revealed a total 
of 13,524 aircraft filed the RNAV routes.
    Area navigation routes are published in paragraph 2006 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 area navigation routes 
listed

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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 to modify RNAV routes Q-39 and Q-67 in the eastern United 
States. The modifications expand the availability of area navigation 
routes and provide a more efficient airway design within Indianapolis 
ARTCC's airspace. The route modifications are described below.
    Q-39 RNAV route Q-39 extends between the CLAWD, NC waypoint (WP) 
and the WISTA, WV, WP. This action shifts the alignment of the route 
slightly to the east, bypassing the WISTA WP, to cross the TARCI, WV, 
WP (located at lat. 38[deg]16'36.08'' N., long. 081[deg]18'34.08'' W.); 
then the route continues northward to a new ASERY, WV, WP (located at 
lat. 38[deg]28'35.97'' N., long. 081[deg]17'34.14'' W.).
    Q-67 RNAV route Q-67 extends between the SMTTH, TN, WP to the 
COLTZ, OH, fix. In its current alignment, the route proceeds from the 
JONEN, KY, WP northward to the COLTZ, OH, fix. The FAA is eliminating 
the segment between the JONEN WP and the CLOTZ fix and replacing it 
with a segment from the JONEN WP to the DARYN, WV, WP (located at lat. 
38[deg]46'07.80'' N., long. 082[deg]00'57.92'' W.). The DARYN WP is 
located near the Henderson, WV, VORTAC.

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 
Department of Transportation (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 of modifying two RNAV Q-
routes qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National 
Environmental Policy Act and its implementing regulations at 40 CFR 
part 1500, and in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F. Environmental 
Impacts: Policies and Procedures, Paragraph 5-6.5a, which categorically 
excludes from further environmental impact review rulemaking actions 
that designate or modify classes of airspace areas, airways, routes, 
and reporting points (see 14 CFR part 71, Designation of Class A, B, C, 
D, and E Airspace Areas; Air Traffic Service Routes; and Reporting 
Points). This action is not expected to cause any potentially 
significant environmental impacts. In accordance with FAA Order 
1050.1F, paragraph 5-2 regarding Extraordinary Circumstances, this 
action has been reviewed for factors and circumstances in which a 
normally categorically excluded action may have a significant 
environmental impact requiring further analysis, and it is determined 
that 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 is amended 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 2006 United States Area Navigation Routes

* * * * *

Q-39 CLAWD, NC to ASERY, WV [Amended]
 
CLAWD, NC              WP                    (Lat. 36[deg]25'08.98'' N., long. 081[deg]08'49.75'' W.)
TARCI, WV              WP                    (Lat. 38[deg]16'36.08'' N., long. 081[deg]18'34.08'' W.)
ASERY, WV              WP                    (Lat. 38[deg]28'35.97'' N., long. 081[deg]17'34.14'' W.)
Q-67 SMTTH, TN to DARYN, WV [Amended]
 
SMTTH, TN              WP                    (Lat. 35[deg]54'41.57'' N., long. 084[deg]00'19.74'' W.)
CEMEX, KY              WP                    (Lat. 36[deg]45'44.94'' N., long. 083[deg]23'33.58'' W.)
IBATE, KY              WP                    (Lat. 36[deg]59'12.36'' N., long. 083[deg]13'40.36'' W.)
TONIO, KY              FIX                   (Lat. 37[deg]15'15.20'' N., long. 083[deg]01'47.53'' W.)
JONEN, KY              WP                    (Lat. 37[deg]59'08.91'' N., long. 082[deg]32'46.19'' W.)
DARYN, WV              WP                    (Lat. 38[deg]46'07.80'' N., long. 082[deg]00'57.92'' W.)
 



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    Issued in Washington, DC, on February 6, 2017.
Leslie M. Swann,
Acting Manager, Airspace Policy Group.
[FR Doc. 2017-03507 Filed 2-24-17; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

11804 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 37 / Monday, February 27, 2017 / Rules and Regulations ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Milwaukee, Lawrence J. Timmerman Airport, information on the availability of FAA Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a WI Order 7400.11A at NARA, call (202) ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT (Lat. 43°06′37″ N., long. 88°02′04″ W.) 741–6030, or go to http:// Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 That airspace extending upward from 700 www.archives.gov/federal_register/ FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) feet above the surface within a 8.4-mile code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_ radius of the General Mitchell International locations.html. does not warrant preparation of a Airport, and within an 8.1-mile radius of the FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace regulatory evaluation as the anticipated Batten International Airport, and within a impact is so minimal. Since this is a 7.5-mile radius of the Waukesha County Designations and Reporting Points, is routine matter that only affects air traffic Airport, and within 2 miles each side of the published yearly and effective on procedures and air navigation, it is 282° bearing from the Waukesha County September 15. certified that this rule, when Airport extending from the 7.5-mile radius to FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul promulgated, does not have a significant 10.5 miles west of the Waukesha County Gallant, Airspace Policy Group, Office economic impact on a substantial Airport, and within an 8.9-mile radius of of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation number of small entities under the Lawrence J. Timmerman Airport. Administration, 800 Independence criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on February Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; 8, 2017. telephone: (202) 267–8783. Environmental Review Walter Tweedy, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA has determined that this Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, action qualifies for categorical exclusion Authority for This Rulemaking ATO Central Service Center. under the National Environmental [FR Doc. 2017–03514 Filed 2–24–17; 8:45 am] The FAA’s authority to issue rules Policy Act in accordance with FAA BILLING CODE 4910–13–P regarding aviation safety is found in Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental Title 49 of the United States Code. Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the paragraph 5–6.5.a. This airspace action DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION authority of the FAA Administrator. is not expected to cause any potentially Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, significant environmental impacts, and Federal Aviation Administration describes in more detail the scope of the no extraordinary circumstances exist agency’s authority. This rulemaking is that warrant preparation of an 14 CFR Part 71 promulgated under the authority environmental assessment. described in Subtitle VII, Part A, [Docket No. FAA–2016–0986; Airspace Docket No. 15–AEA–7] Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 section, the FAA is charged with Airspace, Incorporation by reference, RIN 2120–AA66 prescribing regulations to assign the use Navigation (Air). of the airspace necessary to ensure the Amendment of Air Traffic Service safety of aircraft and the efficient use of Adoption of the Amendment (ATS) Routes; Eastern United States airspace. This regulation is within the In consideration of the foregoing, the scope of that authority as it modifies air AGENCY: Federal Aviation Federal Aviation Administration traffic service routes Q–39 and Q–67 in Administration (FAA), DOT. amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: the eastern United States to maintain ACTION: Final rule. PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, the efficient flow of air traffic. SUMMARY: This action modifies area B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR History navigation (RNAV) routes Q–39 and Q– TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND On October 7, 2016, the FAA 67, in the eastern United States. The REPORTING POINTS published a notice of proposed modifications provide a more efficient ■ 1. The authority citation for Part 71 airway design within a portion of the rulemaking (NPRM) (81 FR 69729), continues to read as follows: airspace assigned to the Indianapolis Docket No. FAA–2016–9086, to amend Air Route Traffic Control Center RNAV routes Q–39 and Q–67 to expand Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, the availability of area navigation routes 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, (ARTCC). and provide a more efficient airway 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, April design within Indianapolis ARTCC’s 27, 2017. The Director of the Federal § 71.1 [Amended] airspace. Register approves this incorporation by Interested parties were invited to ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in reference action under Title 1, Code of 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A, participate in this rulemaking effort by Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to submitting written comments on the Airspace Designations and Reporting the annual revision of FAA, Order Points, dated August 3, 2016, effective proposal. One comment was received. 7400.11 and publication of conforming September 15, 2016, is amended as amendments. Discussion of Comment follows: ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A, The commenter asked how much air Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Airspace Designations and Reporting traffic is actually using routes Q–39 and Extending Upward From 700 feet or More Points, and subsequent amendments can Q–67. A review of six months Above the Surface of the Earth. be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ Performance Data Analysis and * * * * * air_traffic/publications/. For further Reporting System (PDARS) information information, you can contact the for Q–39 and Q–67 revealed a total of AGL WI E5 Milwaukee, WI [Amended] sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation 13,524 aircraft filed the RNAV routes. Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Administration, 800 Independence Area navigation routes are published Airport, WI (Lat. 42°56′49″ N., long. 87°53′49″ W.) Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; in paragraph 2006 of FAA Order Racine, Batten International Airport, WI telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is 7400.11A dated August 3, 2016 and (Lat. 42°45′40″ N., long. 87°48′50″ W.) also available for inspection at the effective September 15, 2016, which is Waukesha, Waukesha County Airport, WI National Archives and Records incorporated by reference in 14 CFR (Lat. 43°02′28″ N., long. 88°14′13″ W.) Administration (NARA). For 71.1. The area navigation routes listed VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:46 Feb 24, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\27FER1.SGM 27FER1

Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 37 / Monday, February 27, 2017 / Rules and Regulations 11805 in this document will be published a segment from the JONEN WP to the Reporting Points). This action is not subsequently in the Order. DARYN, WV, WP (located at lat. expected to cause any potentially 38°46′07.80″ N., long. 082°00′57.92″ significant environmental impacts. In Availability and Summary of W.). The DARYN WP is located near the accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, Documents for Incorporation by Henderson, WV, VORTAC. paragraph 5–2 regarding Extraordinary Reference Regulatory Notices and Analyses Circumstances, this action has been This document amends FAA Order reviewed for factors and circumstances 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and The FAA has determined that this in which a normally categorically Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, regulation only involves an established excluded action may have a significant and effective September 15, 2016. FAA body of technical regulations for which environmental impact requiring further Order 7400.11A is publicly available as frequent and routine amendments are analysis, and it is determined that no listed in the ADDRESSES section of this necessary to keep them operationally extraordinary circumstances exist that document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists current. It, therefore: (1) Is not a warrant preparation of an Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under environmental assessment. air traffic service routes, and reporting Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a points. ‘‘significant rule’’ under Department of Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Transportation (DOT) Regulatory The Rule Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; The FAA is amending Title 14, Code February 26, 1979); and (3) does not Navigation (air). of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 warrant preparation of a regulatory Adoption of the Amendment to modify RNAV routes Q–39 and Q–67 evaluation as the anticipated impact is in the eastern United States. The so minimal. Since this is a routine In consideration of the foregoing, the modifications expand the availability of matter that only affects air traffic Federal Aviation Administration area navigation routes and provide a procedures and air navigation, it is amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: more efficient airway design within certified that this rule, when Indianapolis ARTCC’s airspace. The promulgated, does not have a significant PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, route modifications are described economic impact on a substantial B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR below. number of small entities under the TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND Q–39 RNAV route Q–39 extends criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. REPORTING POINTS between the CLAWD, NC waypoint (WP) and the WISTA, WV, WP. This Environmental Review ■1. The authority citation for part 71 is action shifts the alignment of the route The FAA has determined that this amended to read as follows: slightly to the east, bypassing the action of modifying two RNAV Q-routes Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40103, WISTA WP, to cross the TARCI, WV, qualifies for categorical exclusion under 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, WP (located at lat. 38°16′36.08″ N., long. the National Environmental Policy Act 1959–1963 Comp., p.389 081°18′34.08″ W.); then the route and its implementing regulations at 40 continues northward to a new ASERY, CFR part 1500, and in accordance with § 71.1 [Amended] WV, WP (located at lat. 38°28′35.97″ N., FAA Order 1050.1F. Environmental ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in long. 081°17′34.14″ W.). Impacts: Policies and Procedures, 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A, Q–67 RNAV route Q–67 extends Paragraph 5–6.5a, which categorically Airspace Designations and Reporting between the SMTTH, TN, WP to the excludes from further environmental Points, dated August 3, 2016 and COLTZ, OH, fix. In its current impact review rulemaking actions that effective September 15, 2016, is alignment, the route proceeds from the designate or modify classes of airspace amended as follows: JONEN, KY, WP northward to the areas, airways, routes, and reporting COLTZ, OH, fix. The FAA is eliminating points (see 14 CFR part 71, Designation Paragraph 2006 United States Area the segment between the JONEN WP of Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace Navigation Routes and the CLOTZ fix and replacing it with Areas; Air Traffic Service Routes; and * * * * * Q–39 CLAWD, NC TO ASERY, WV [AMENDED] CLAWD, NC WP (Lat. 36°25′08.98″ N., long. 081°08′49.75″ W.) TARCI, WV WP (Lat. 38°16′36.08″ N., long. 081°18′34.08″ W.) ASERY, WV WP (Lat. 38°28′35.97″ N., long. 081°17′34.14″ W.) Q–67 SMTTH, TN TO DARYN, WV [AMENDED] SMTTH, TN WP (Lat. 35°54′41.57″ N., long. 084°00′19.74″ W.) CEMEX, KY WP (Lat. 36°45′44.94″ N., long. 083°23′33.58″ W.) IBATE, KY WP (Lat. 36°59′12.36″ N., long. 083°13′40.36″ W.) TONIO, KY FIX (Lat. 37°15′15.20″ N., long. 083°01′47.53″ W.) JONEN, KY WP (Lat. 37°59′08.91″ N., long. 082°32′46.19″ W.) DARYN, WV WP (Lat. 38°46′07.80″ N., long. 082°00′57.92″ W.) sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:46 Feb 24, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\27FER1.SGM 27FER1

11806 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 37 / Monday, February 27, 2017 / Rules and Regulations Issued in Washington, DC, on February 6, Order 7400.11A at NARA, call 202–741– removing the Class E surface area 2017. 6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/ airspace at Farmington Regional Leslie M. Swann, federal_register/code_of_federal- Airport. The FAA agrees and offers the Acting Manager, Airspace Policy Group. regulations/ibr_locations.html. following in response to Mr. Roberts’ [FR Doc. 2017–03507 Filed 2–24–17; 8:45 am] FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace comment. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Designations and Reporting Points, is Federal Aviation Administration published yearly and effective on Order JO 7400.2K, Procedures for September 15. Handling Airspace Matters, provides the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: criteria for determining airspace Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation requirements. Chapter 18 of the FAA Federal Aviation Administration Administration, Operations Support Order JO 7400.2K outlines the Group, Central Service Center, 10101 requirements for Class E airspace. For 14 CFR Part 71 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX, an airport to have Class E surface area [Docket No. FAA–2016–6986; Airspace 76177; telephone (817) 222–5711. airspace designated, it must meet the Docket No. 16–ACE–6] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: requirements outlined in paragraph 18– 1–3, which states, ‘‘If the Revocation of Class E Airspace; Authority for This Rulemaking communication and weather Farmington, MO; and Amendment of The FAA’s authority to issue rules requirements described in paragraphs Class E Airspace for the following regarding aviation safety is found in 17–2–9 and 17–2–10 are met, Class E Missouri Towns; Ava, MO; Cameron, Title 49 of the United States Code. surface airspace may be designated. . .’’ MO; Chillicothe, MO; Farmington, MO; Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the The Farmington Regional Airport meets and Festus, MO authority of the FAA Administrator. the weather requirements outlined in Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, paragraph 17–2–10; however, it does not AGENCY: Federal Aviation meet the communications requirements Administration (FAA), DOT. describes in more detail the scope of the agency’s authority. This rulemaking is in 17–2–9, specifically communication ACTION: Final rule. capabilities with aircraft to the runway promulgated under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, surface of the airport. This was verified SUMMARY: This action removes Class E Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that with Kansas City Air Route Traffic surface area airspace at Farmington section, the FAA is charged with Control Center, which has jurisdiction Regional Airport, Farmington, MO; and prescribing regulations to assign the use over Farmington Regional Airport. As modifies Class E airspace extending of airspace necessary to ensure the the Farmington Regional Airport does upward from 700 feet above the surface safety of aircraft and the efficient use of not meet the requirements for Class E at Ava Bill Martin Memorial Airport, airspace. This regulation is within the surface area airspace contained in Ava, MO; Cameron Memorial Airport, scope of that authority as it removes paragraph 18–1–3, it is not in Cameron, MO; Chillicothe Municipal Class E surface area airspace at compliance with FAA Order JO Airport, Chillicothe, MO; Farmington Farmington Regional Airport, 7400.2K, and the airspace is being Regional Airport, Farmington, MO; and Farmington, MO; and modifies Class E removed. The Class E airspace Festus Memorial Airport, Festus, MO. airspace extending upward from 700 extending upward from 700 feet above Decommissioning of non-directional feet above the surface at Ava Bill Martin the surface at Farmington Regional radio beacons (NDB), cancellation of Memorial Airport, Ava, MO; Cameron Airport provides for the transition to/ NDB approaches, and implementation Memorial Airport, Cameron, MO; from the airport and provides the of area navigation (RNAV) procedures Chillicothe Municipal Airport, airspace required by FAA Order JO have made this action necessary for the Chillicothe, MO; Farmington Regional 7400.2K to protect the current standard safety and management of Instrument Airport; and Festus Memorial Airport, instrument approach procedures at the Flight Rules (IFR) operations at these Festus, MO. airport and for the safety and airports. management of IFR operations at the DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, April 27, History airport. 2017. The Director of the Federal On June 28, 2016, the FAA published Class E airspace designations are Register approves this incorporation by in the Federal Register a notice of published in paragraph 6002 and 6005, reference action under Title 1, Code of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), (81 FR respectively, of FAA Order 7400.11A, Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to 41900) Docket No. FAA–2016–6986, to dated August 3, 2016, and effective the annual revision of FAA Order remove Class E surface area airspace at September 15, 2016, which is 7400.11 and publication of conforming Farmington Regional Airport, incorporated by reference in 14 CFR amendments. Farmington, MO; and modify Class E 71.1. The Class E airspace designations ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11, airspace extending upward from 700 listed in this document will be Airspace Designations and Reporting feet above the surface at Ava Bill Martin published subsequently in the Order. Points, and subsequent amendments can Memorial Airport, Ava, MO; Cameron Availability and Summary of be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ Memorial Airport, Cameron, MO; Documents for Incorporation by air_traffic/publications/. For further Chillicothe Municipal Airport, Reference information, you can contact the Chillicothe, MO; Farmington Regional Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Airport; and Festus Memorial Airport, This document amends FAA Order sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES Administration, 800 Independence Festus, MO. Interested parties were 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and Avenue, SW., Washington, DC. 20591; invited to participate in this rulemaking Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, telephone: 202–267–8783. The Order is effort by submitting written comments and effective September 15, 2016. FAA also available for inspection at the on the proposal to the FAA. One Order 7400.11A is publicly available as National Archives and Records comment was received from Mr. Wally listed in the ADDRESSES section of this Administration (NARA). For Roberts stating that the NPRM did not document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists information on the availability of FAA adequately substantiate the reason for Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:46 Feb 24, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\27FER1.SGM 27FER1


Document Created: 2017-02-25 01:05:48
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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesEffective date 0901 UTC, April 27, 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.
ContactPaul Gallant, Airspace Policy Group, Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267- 8783.
FR Citation82 FR 11804 
RIN Number2120-AA66
CFR AssociatedAirspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)
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