82_FR_12545 82 FR 12503 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Barter Island, AK

82 FR 12503 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Barter Island, AK

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 42 (March 6, 2017)

Page Range12503-12504
FR Document2017-04181

This action revises Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface, and adjusts the airport's geographic coordinates at Barter Island LRRS Airport, Barter Island, AK. The Barter Island Borough is relocating the airport due to high maintenance caused by weather erosion. The FAA found modification of standard instrument approach and departure procedures and supporting airspace necessary for the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the new airport.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2016-9173; Airspace Docket No. 16-AAL-2]


Amendment of Class E Airspace; Barter Island, AK

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action revises Class E airspace extending upward from 700 
feet above the surface, and adjusts the airport's geographic 
coordinates at Barter Island LRRS Airport, Barter Island, AK. The 
Barter Island Borough is relocating the airport due to high maintenance 
caused by weather erosion. The FAA found modification of standard 
instrument approach and departure procedures and supporting airspace 
necessary for the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules 
(IFR) operations at the new airport.

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 7400.11A 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 
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: Robert LaPlante, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 1601 
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425) 203-4566.

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 revises controlled airspace at Barter Island LRRS Airport, Barter 
Island, AK.

History

    On October 13, 2016, the FAA published in the Federal Register a 
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), (81 FR 70649) Docket FAA-2016-
9173, to amend Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above 
the surface at the new Barter Island LRRS Airport, Barter Island, AK, 
to support new RNAV (GPS) to RWY 7, and RNAV (GPS) to RWY 25. 
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 7400.911A 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 revises Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above 
the surface at Barter Island LRRS Airport, Barter Island, AK. Due to 
oceanic erosion issues at this remote location, the North Slope Borough 
is relocating the airport approximately 2 miles southwest of the 
existing airport. The new airspace area is revised to within a 6.4-mile 
radius of the airport to support new instrument approach procedures for 
IFR operations at the airport. Additionally, the airport's geographic 
coordinates are revised to lat. 70[deg]06'47'' N., long. 
143[deg]39'13'' W.

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

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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 Barter Island, AK [Revised]

Barter Island LRRS Airport, AK
    (Lat. 70[deg]06'47'' N., long. 143[deg]39'13'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 6.4-mile radius of Barter Island LRRS Airport, and that 
airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface within a 
83-mile radius of Barter Island LRRS Airport, excluding that 
airspace east of 141[deg] west longitude, and excluding that 
airspace that extends beyond 12 miles of the shoreline.

    Issued in Seattle, Washington, on February 14, 2017.
Tracey Johnson,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2017-04181 Filed 3-3-17; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

12503 Rules and Regulations Federal Register Vol. 82, No. 42 Monday, March 6, 2017 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, Availability and Summary of contains regulatory documents having general or go to http://www.archives.gov/ Documents for Incorporation by applicability and legal effect, most of which federal_register/code_of_federal- Reference are keyed to and codified in the Code of regulations/ibr_locations.html. Federal Regulations, which is published under This document amends FAA Order 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and Designations and Reporting Points, is Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by published yearly and effective on and effective September 15, 2016. FAA the Superintendent of Documents. Prices of September 15. Order 7400.11A is publicly available as new books are listed in the first FEDERAL listed in the ADDRESSES section of this REGISTER issue of each week. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert LaPlante, Federal Aviation document. FAA Order 7400.911A lists Administration, Operations Support Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Group, Western Service Center, 1601 air traffic service routes, and reporting Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057; points. Federal Aviation Administration telephone (425) 203–4566. The Rule 14 CFR Part 71 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2016–9173; Airspace Authority for This Rulemaking revises Class E airspace extending Docket No. 16–AAL–2] upward from 700 feet above the surface The FAA’s authority to issue rules Amendment of Class E Airspace; regarding aviation safety is found in at Barter Island LRRS Airport, Barter Barter Island, AK Title 49 of the United States Code. Island, AK. Due to oceanic erosion Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the issues at this remote location, the North AGENCY: Federal Aviation authority of the FAA Administrator. Slope Borough is relocating the airport Administration (FAA), DOT. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, approximately 2 miles southwest of the ACTION: Final rule. describes in more detail the scope of the existing airport. The new airspace area agency’s authority. This rulemaking is is revised to within a 6.4-mile radius of SUMMARY: This action revises Class E the airport to support new instrument airspace extending upward from 700 promulgated under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, approach procedures for IFR operations feet above the surface, and adjusts the at the airport. Additionally, the airport’s airport’s geographic coordinates at Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the FAA is charged with geographic coordinates are revised to Barter Island LRRS Airport, Barter lat. 70°06′47″ N., long. 143°39′13″ W. Island, AK. The Barter Island Borough is prescribing regulations to assign the use relocating the airport due to high of airspace necessary to ensure the Regulatory Notices and Analyses maintenance caused by weather erosion. safety of aircraft and the efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the The FAA has determined that this The FAA found modification of regulation only involves an established standard instrument approach and scope of that authority as it revises controlled airspace at Barter Island body of technical regulations for which departure procedures and supporting frequent and routine amendments are airspace necessary for the safety and LRRS Airport, Barter Island, AK. necessary to keep them operationally management of Instrument Flight Rules History current, is non-controversial and (IFR) operations at the new airport. unlikely to result in adverse or negative DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, April 27, On October 13, 2016, the FAA comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a 2017. The Director of the Federal published in the Federal Register a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Register approves this incorporation by notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a reference action under Title 1, Code of (81 FR 70649) Docket FAA–2016–9173, ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to to amend Class E airspace extending Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 the annual revision of FAA Order upward from 700 feet above the surface FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) 7400.11A and publication of conforming at the new Barter Island LRRS Airport, does not warrant preparation of a amendments. Barter Island, AK, to support new RNAV Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A, (GPS) to RWY 7, and RNAV (GPS) to impact is so minimal. Since this is a Airspace Designations and Reporting RWY 25. Interested parties were invited routine matter that only affects air traffic Points, and subsequent amendments can to participate in this rulemaking effort procedures and air navigation, it is be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ by submitting written comments on the certified that this rule, when air_traffic/publications/. For further proposal to the FAA. No comments promulgated, does not have a significant information, you can contact the were received. economic impact on a substantial asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Class E airspace designations are number of small entities under the Administration, 800 Independence published in paragraph 6005 of FAA criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; Order 7400.11A, dated August 3, 2016, telephone: 202–267–8783. The Order is and effective September 15, 2016, which Environmental Review also available for inspection at the is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR The FAA has determined that this National Archives and Records part 71.1. The Class E airspace action qualifies for categorical exclusion Administration (NARA). For designation listed in this document will under the National Environmental information on the availability of this be published subsequently in the Order. Policy Act in accordance with FAA VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:33 Mar 03, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\06MRR1.SGM 06MRR1

12504 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 42 / Monday, March 6, 2017 / Rules and Regulations Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ authority of the FAA Administrator. paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action Federal Aviation Administration Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, is not expected to cause any potentially describes in more detail the scope of the significant environmental impacts, and 14 CFR Part 71 agency’s authority. This rulemaking is no extraordinary circumstances exist [Docket No. FAA–2016–8835; Airspace promulgated under the authority that warrant preparation of an Docket No. 16–ASW–14] described in Subtitle VII, Part A, environmental assessment. Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that Amendment of Class E Airspace for section, the FAA is charged with Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 the Paragould, AR prescribing regulations to assign the use of airspace necessary to ensure the Airspace, Incorporation by reference, AGENCY: Federal Aviation safety of aircraft and the efficient use of Navigation (air). Administration (FAA), DOT. airspace. This regulation is within the ACTION: Final rule. scope of that authority as it modifies Adoption of the Amendment Class E airspace at Kirk Field, In consideration of the foregoing, the SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E Paragould, AR. Federal Aviation Administration airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Kirk Field, History amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: Paragould, AR. Decommissioning of On August 25, 2016, the FAA PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, non-directional radio beacons (NDB), published in the Federal Register a B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR cancellation of NDB approaches, and notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND implementation of area navigation to modify Class E airspace extending (RNAV) procedures have made this REPORTING POINTS upward from 700 feet above the surface action necessary for the safety and at Kirk Field, Paragould, AR, (81 FR management of Instrument Flight Rules ■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 58414) Docket No. FAA–2016–8835. (IFR) operations at the airport. continues to read as follows: Interested parties were invited to DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, June 22, participate in this rulemaking effort by Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 2017. The Director of the Federal submitting written comments on the 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, Register approves this incorporation by proposal to the FAA. No comments 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. reference action under Title 1, Code of were received. Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to Class E airspace designations are § 71.1 [Amended] the annual revision of FAA Order published in paragraph 6005 of FAA ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in 7400.11 and publication of conforming Order 7400.11A, dated August 3, 2016, 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A, amendments. and effective September 15, 2016, which Airspace Designations and Reporting ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A, is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR Points, dated August 3, 2016, and Airspace Designations and Reporting 71.1. The Class E airspace designations effective September 15, 2016, is Points, and subsequent amendments can listed in this document will be amended as follows: be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ published subsequently in the Order. air_traffic/publications/. For further Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas information, you can contact the Availability and Summary of Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Documents for Incorporation by Above the Surface of the Earth. Reference Administration, 800 Independence * * * * * Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; This document amends FAA Order AAL AK E5 Barter Island, AK [Revised] telephone: 202–267–8783. The Order is 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and also available for inspection at the Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, Barter Island LRRS Airport, AK National Archives and Records and effective September 15, 2016. FAA (Lat. 70°06′47″ N., long. 143°39′13″ W.) Administration (NARA). For Order 7400.11A is publicly available as That airspace extending upward from 700 information on the availability of FAA listed in the ADDRESSES section of this feet above the surface within a 6.4-mile Order 7400.11A at NARA, call 202–741– document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists radius of Barter Island LRRS Airport, and 6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/ Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, that airspace extending upward from 1,200 federal_register/code_of_federal- air traffic service routes, and reporting feet above the surface within a 83-mile radius regulations/ibr_locations.html. points. of Barter Island LRRS Airport, excluding that FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace airspace east of 141° west longitude, and Designations and Reporting Points, is The Rule excluding that airspace that extends beyond published yearly and effective on 12 miles of the shoreline. This amendment to Title 14, Code of September 15. Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 Issued in Seattle, Washington, on February FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: modifies Class E airspace extending 14, 2017. Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation upward from 700 feet above the surface Tracey Johnson, Administration, Operations Support within a 6.5-mile radius (increased from Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Group, Central Service Center, 10101 the 6.4-mile radius) of Kirk Field, asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES Service Center. Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX Paragould, AR, with an extension south [FR Doc. 2017–04181 Filed 3–3–17; 8:45 am] 76177; telephone (817) 222–5711. of the airport from the 6.5-mile radius BILLING CODE 4910–13–P SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 10.1 miles. Airspace reconfiguration is necessary Authority for This Rulemaking due to the decommissioning of NDBs, The FAA’s authority to issue rules cancellation of NDB approaches, and regarding aviation safety is found in implementation of RNAV procedures at Title 49 of the United States Code. this airport for the safety and VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:33 Mar 03, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\06MRR1.SGM 06MRR1


Document Created: 2017-03-04 00:06:43
Document Modified: 2017-03-04 00:06:43
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, 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 7400.11A and publication of conforming amendments.
ContactRobert LaPlante, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425) 203-4566.
FR Citation82 FR 12503 
CFR AssociatedAirspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)
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