82 FR 11810 - Amendment of Class E Airspace, Willows, CA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 37 (February 27, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 37 (February 27, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-03512 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 37 (Monday, February 27, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 11810-11811] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-03512] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9138; Airspace Docket No. 16-AWP-13] Amendment of Class E Airspace, Willows, CA AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action to modifies Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Willows-Glenn County Airport, Willows, CA, for the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport. Decommissioning of the Maxwell VHF Omni- directional Range/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) navigation aid and cancellation of associated approaches has made this action necessary. Also, the airport's geographic coordinates are adjusted to match the current FAA aeronautical database. DATES: Effective 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 on line at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. [[Page 11811]] 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. 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 modifies controlled airspace at Willows-Glenn County Airport, Willows, CA, due to the decommissioning of the Maxwell VHF Omni- directional Range/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) navigation aid and cancellation of associated approaches. History On November 25, 2016, the FAA published in the Federal Register (81 FR 85171), Docket FAA-2016-9138, a notice of proposed rulemaking to modify Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Willows-Glenn County Airport, Willows, CA, by removing a segment extending 3 miles north of the Maxwell VHF Omni-directional Range/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC), which has been decommissioned. 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 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 modifies Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface to within a 6.4-mile radius of Willows-Glenn County Airport, Willows, CA by removing a segment extending 3 miles north of the decommissioned Maxwell VORTAC. Additionally, the airport's geographic coordinates are updated to match the current FAA aeronautical database. These modifications are necessary to ensure the safety and management of IFR operations at the airport, with a minimum degree of airspace restriction. 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 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, 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. * * * * * AWP CA E5 Willows, CA [Modified] Willows-Glenn County Airport, CA (Lat. 39[deg]30'57'' N., long. 122[deg]13'02'' W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.4-mile radius of Willows-Glenn County Airport. Issued in Seattle, Washington, on February 14, 2017. Tracey Johnson, Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center. [FR Doc. 2017-03512 Filed 2-24-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Availability and Summary of Environmental Review Paragraph 6005. Class E Airspace Areas
Documents for Incorporation by Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More
Reference The FAA has determined that this Above the Surface of the Earth.
action qualifies for categorical exclusion * * * * *
This document amends FAA Order under the National Environmental
AWP CA E5 Santa Rosa, CA [Modified]
7400.11A, Airspace Designations and Policy Act in accordance with FAA
Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental Santa Rosa, Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma
Impacts: Policies and County Airport, CA
and effective September 15, 2016. FAA
(Lat. 38°30′35″ N., long. 122°48′46″ W.)
Order 7400.11A is publicly available as Procedures,’’Prime; paragraph 5–6.5a.
This airspace action is not expected to That airspace extending upward from 700
listed in the ADDRESSES section of this feet above the surface bounded by a line
document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists cause any potentially significant
beginning at lat. 38°42′14″ N., long.
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, environmental impacts, and no 122°46′18″ W.; to lat. 38°38′58″ N., long.
air traffic service routes, and reporting extraordinary circumstances exist that 122°59′10″ W.; to lat. 38°21′20″ N., long.
points. warrant preparation of an 122°58′26″ W.; to lat. 38°19′23″ N., long.
environmental assessment. 122°54′00″ W.; to lat. 38°24′00″ N., long.
The Rule 122°39’26″ W.; thence to the point of origin.
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
This amendment to Title 14, Code of Issued in Seattle, Washington, on February
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 Airspace, Incorporation by reference, 14, 2017.
modifies Class E airspace designated as Navigation (air). Tracey Johnson,
an extension to a Class D, at Charles M. Adoption of the Amendment Manager, Operations Support Group, Western
Schulz-Sonoma County Airport, Santa Service Center.
Rosa, CA, by reducing the segment In consideration of the foregoing, the [FR Doc. 2017–03549 Filed 2–24–17; 8:45 am]
extending northwest of the airport to Federal Aviation Administration BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
within 7.4 miles of the airport (from 14 amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
miles), and adding a segment extending
to 6.3 miles southeast of the airport. PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
Additionally, part-time NOTAM Federal Aviation Administration
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
language is added to the regulatory text
REPORTING POINTS
consistent with the effective times of the 14 CFR Part 71
Class D airspace area. Class E airspace
extending upward from 700 feet above ■ 1. The authority citation for Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2016–9138; Airspace
the surface is reduced to a polygon continues to read as follows: Docket No. 16–AWP–13]
extending approximately 11 miles Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103,
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, Amendment of Class E Airspace,
northwest, 11 miles southeast, and 12
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. Willows, CA
miles south-southwest of the airport.
This action removes reference to § 71.1 [Amended] AGENCY: Federal Aviation
amending the geographic coordinates of Administration (FAA), DOT.
the airport as the coordinates are ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in ACTION: Final rule.
correct. Therefore, an amendment to 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A,
Class D airspace is not necessary as it Airspace Designations and Reporting SUMMARY: This action to modifies Class
only was correcting the airport Points, dated August 3, 2016, and E airspace extending upward from 700
coordinates. effective September 15, 2016, is feet above the surface at Willows-Glenn
amended as follows: County Airport, Willows, CA, for the
Regulatory Notices and Analyses safety and management of Instrument
Paragraph 6004. Class E Airspace Areas
The FAA has determined that this Designated as an Extension to a Class D or Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the
regulation only involves an established Class E Surface Area. airport. Decommissioning of the
body of technical regulations for which * * * * * Maxwell VHF Omni-directional Range/
frequent and routine amendments are Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC)
AWP CA E4 Santa Rosa, CA [Modified] navigation aid and cancellation of
necessary to keep them operationally
current, is non-controversial and Santa Rosa, Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma associated approaches has made this
County Airport, CA action necessary. Also, the airport’s
unlikely to result in adverse or negative (Lat. 38°30′35″ N., long. 122°48′46″ W.)
comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a geographic coordinates are adjusted to
That airspace extending upward from the match the current FAA aeronautical
‘‘significant regulatory action’’Prime; surface within 1.8 miles east and 2.8 miles database.
under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not west of the 342° bearing from the Charles M.
a ‘‘significant rule’’Prime; under DOT Schulz-Sonoma County Airport, CA, DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, April 27,
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 extending from the 4.3 mile radius of the 2017. The Director of the Federal
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) airport to 7.4 miles northwest of the airport, Register approves this incorporation by
does not warrant preparation of a and that airspace extending upward from the reference action under Title 1, Code of
Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated surface within 1.2 miles each side of the 156° Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
bearing from the airport extending from the the annual revision of FAA Order
impact is so minimal. Since this is a
4.3 mile radius to 6.3 miles southeast of the
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routine matter that only affects air traffic 7400.11 and publication of conforming
airport. This Class E airspace area is effective
procedures and air navigation, it is during the specific dates and times
amendments.
certified that this rule, when established in advance by a Notice to ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A,
promulgated, does not have a significant Airmen. The effective date and time will Airspace Designations and Reporting
economic impact on a substantial thereafter be continuously published in the Points, and subsequent amendments can
number of small entities under the Chart Supplement. be viewed on line at http://
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. * * * * * www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/.
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For further information, you can contact Class E airspace designations are under the National Environmental
the Airspace Policy Group, Federal published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Policy Act in accordance with FAA
Aviation Administration, 800 Order 7400.11A, dated August 3, 2016, Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental
Independence Avenue SW., and effective September 15, 2016, which Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’
Washington, DC 20591; telephone: 202– is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action
267–8783. The Order is also available part 71.1. The Class E airspace is not expected to cause any potentially
for inspection at the National Archives designation listed in this document will significant environmental impacts, and
and Records Administration (NARA). be published subsequently in the Order. no extraordinary circumstances exist
For information on the availability of that warrant preparation of an
Availability and Summary of
this material at NARA, call 202–741– environmental assessment.
Documents for Incorporation by
6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/
Reference
federal_register/code_of_federal- Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
regulations/ibr_locations.html. This document amends FAA Order
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Designations and Reporting Points, is Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, Navigation (Air).
published yearly and effective on and effective September 15, 2016. FAA
Adoption of the Amendment
September 15. Order 7400.11A is publicly available as
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
listed in the ADDRESSES section of this In consideration of the foregoing, the
Clark, Federal Aviation Administration, document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists Federal Aviation Administration
Operations Support Group, Western Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., air traffic service routes, and reporting
Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425) points. PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
203–4511. The Rule B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
This amendment to Title 14, Code of
REPORTING POINTS
Authority for This Rulemaking Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71
modifies Class E airspace extending
The FAA’s authority to issue rules upward from 700 feet above the surface ■ 1. The authority citation for Part 71
regarding aviation safety is found in to within a 6.4-mile radius of Willows- continues to read as follows:
Title 49 of the United States Code. Glenn County Airport, Willows, CA by Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103,
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the removing a segment extending 3 miles 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
authority of the FAA Administrator. north of the decommissioned Maxwell 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, VORTAC. Additionally, the airport’s
describes in more detail the scope of the geographic coordinates are updated to § 71.1 [Amended]
agency’s authority. This rulemaking is match the current FAA aeronautical
promulgated under the authority ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in
database. These modifications are 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A,
described in Subtitle VII, Part A, necessary to ensure the safety and
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that Airspace Designations and Reporting
management of IFR operations at the
section, the FAA is charged with Points, dated August 3, 2016, and
airport, with a minimum degree of
prescribing regulations to assign the use effective September 15, 2016, is
airspace restriction.
of airspace necessary to ensure the amended as follows:
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of Regulatory Notices and Analyses
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas
airspace. This regulation is within the The FAA has determined that this Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More
scope of that authority as it modifies regulation only involves an established Above the Surface of the Earth.
controlled airspace at Willows-Glenn body of technical regulations for which * * * * *
County Airport, Willows, CA, due to the frequent and routine amendments are
decommissioning of the Maxwell VHF necessary to keep them operationally AWP CA E5 Willows, CA [Modified]
Omni-directional Range/Tactical Air current, is non-controversial and Willows-Glenn County Airport, CA
Navigation (VORTAC) navigation aid unlikely to result in adverse or negative (Lat. 39°30′57″ N., long. 122°13′02″ W.)
and cancellation of associated comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a That airspace extending upward from 700
approaches. ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under feet above the surface within a 6.4-mile
History Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a radius of Willows-Glenn County Airport.
‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT
On November 25, 2016, the FAA Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 Issued in Seattle, Washington, on February
published in the Federal Register (81 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) 14, 2017.
FR 85171), Docket FAA–2016–9138, a does not warrant preparation of a Tracey Johnson,
notice of proposed rulemaking to Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated Manager, Operations Support Group, Western
modify Class E airspace extending impact is so minimal. Since this is a Service Center.
upward from 700 feet above the surface routine matter that only affects air traffic [FR Doc. 2017–03512 Filed 2–24–17; 8:45 am]
at Willows-Glenn County Airport, procedures and air navigation, it is BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Willows, CA, by removing a segment certified that this rule, when
extending 3 miles north of the Maxwell promulgated, does not have a significant
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES
VHF Omni-directional Range/Tactical economic impact on a substantial
Air Navigation (VORTAC), which has number of small entities under the
been decommissioned. Interested criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
parties were invited to participate in
this rulemaking effort by submitting Environmental Review
written comments on the proposal to the The FAA has determined that this
FAA. No comments were received. action qualifies for categorical exclusion
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| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | Effective 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. | |
| Contact | Tom Clark, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425) 203-4511. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 11810 | |
| CFR Associated | Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air) |
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