82 FR 12504 - Amendment of Class E Airspace for the Paragould, AR

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

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

Page Range		12504-12505
FR Document		2017-04191

This action modifies Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Kirk Field, Paragould, AR. Decommissioning of non-directional radio beacons (NDB), cancellation of NDB approaches, and implementation of area navigation (RNAV) procedures have made this action necessary for the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2016-8835; Airspace Docket No. 16-ASW-14]

Amendment of Class E Airspace for the Paragould, AR

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E airspace extending upward from
700 feet above the surface at Kirk Field, Paragould, AR.
Decommissioning of non-directional radio beacons (NDB), cancellation of
NDB approaches, and implementation of area navigation (RNAV) procedures
have made this action necessary for the safety and management of
Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, June 22, 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: Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation
Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5711.

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 Class E airspace at Kirk Field, Paragould, AR.

History

On August 25, 2016, the FAA published in the Federal Register a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to modify Class E airspace
extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Kirk Field,
Paragould, AR, (81 FR 58414) Docket No. FAA-2016-8835. 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 71.1. The Class E
airspace designations 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 within a 6.5-mile radius (increased from the 6.4-mile
radius) of Kirk Field, Paragould, AR, with an extension south of the
airport from the 6.5-mile radius 10.1 miles.
Airspace reconfiguration is necessary due to the decommissioning of
NDBs, cancellation of NDB approaches, and implementation of RNAV
procedures at this airport for the safety and

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management of the standard instrument approach procedures for IFR
operations.

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 5-6.5.a. 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.
* * * * *

ASW AR E5 Paragould, AR [Amended]

Kirk Field, AR
(Lat. 36[deg]03'50'' N., long. 90[deg]30'33'' W.)
Jonesboro VOR
(Lat. 35[deg]52'30'' N., long. 90[deg]35'19'' W.)

That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 6.5-mile radius of Kirk Field, and within 3 miles each side
of the 019[deg] radial from the Jonesboro VOR extending from the
6.5-mile radius to 10.1 miles south of the airport.

Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on February 22, 2017.
Walter Tweedy,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2017-04191 Filed 3-3-17; 8:45 am]
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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,
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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
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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

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule.
Dates		Effective 0901 UTC, June 22, 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		Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5711.
FR Citation		82 FR 12504
CFR Associated		Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)

82 FR 12504 - Amendment of Class E Airspace for the Paragould, AR

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