82_FR_17846 82 FR 17776 - Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Medford, OR

82 FR 17776 - Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Medford, OR

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 70 (April 13, 2017)

Page Range17776-17778
FR Document2017-07380

This action proposes to modify Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class D or E surface area, modify Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface, and remove Class E airspace upward from 1,200 feet above the surface at Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport, Medford, OR. This action is necessary due to the proposed decommissioning of the PUMIE locator outer marker and removal of the VHF Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) from the airspace description as the FAA transitions from ground-based navigation aids to satellite-based navigation. Also, this action would update the airport's geographic coordinates for Class D and E airspace areas to reflect the FAA's current aeronautical database.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 70 (Thursday, April 13, 2017)
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 70 (Thursday, April 13, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 17776-17778]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-07380]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0195; Airspace Docket No. 16-ANM-14]


Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Medford, OR

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to modify Class E airspace designated as 
an extension to a Class D or E surface area, modify Class E airspace 
extending upward from 700 feet above the surface, and remove Class E 
airspace upward from 1,200 feet above the surface at Rogue Valley 
International-Medford Airport, Medford, OR. This action is necessary 
due to the proposed decommissioning of the PUMIE locator outer marker 
and removal of the VHF Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air Navigation 
(VORTAC) from the airspace

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description as the FAA transitions from ground-based navigation aids to 
satellite-based navigation. Also, this action would update the 
airport's geographic coordinates for Class D and E airspace areas to 
reflect the FAA's current aeronautical database.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 30, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West 
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590; telephone: 
1-800-647-5527, or (202) 366-9826. You must identify FAA Docket No. 
FAA-2017-0195; Airspace Docket No. 16-ANM-14, at the beginning of your 
comments. You may also submit comments through the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov.
    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: 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 would allow the transition to satellite navigation by amending 
Class D and Class E airspace at Rogue Valley International-Medford 
Airport, Medford, OR.

Comments Invited

    Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed 
rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments, as 
they may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the 
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing 
reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are 
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, 
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. 
Communications should identify both docket numbers and be submitted in 
triplicate to the address listed above. Persons wishing the FAA to 
acknowledge receipt of their comments on this notice must submit with 
those comments a self-addressed, stamped postcard on which the 
following statement is made: ``Comments to Docket No. FAA-2017-0195/
Airspace Docket No. 16-ANM-14.'' The postcard will be date/time stamped 
and returned to the commenter.
    All communications received before the specified closing date for 
comments will be considered before taking action on the proposed rule. 
The proposal contained in this notice may be changed in light of the 
comments received. A report summarizing each substantive public contact 
with FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the 
docket.

Availability of NPRMs

    An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the 
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking 
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's Web page at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/.
    You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any 
comments received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets 
Office (see the ADDRESSES section for the address and phone number) 
between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal 
holidays. An informal docket may also be examined during normal 
business hours at the Northwest Mountain Regional Office of the Federal 
Aviation Administration, Air Traffic Organization, Western Service 
Center, Operations Support Group, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 
98057.

Availability and Summary of Documents Proposed for Incorporation by 
Reference

    This document proposes to amend 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 Proposal

    The FAA is proposing an amendment to Title 14 Code of Federal 
Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by modifying Class E airspace designated 
as an extension to a Class D or E surface area, modifying Class E 
airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface, and removing 
Class E airspace upward from 1,200 feet above the surface at Rogue 
Valley International-Medford Airport, Medford, OR. This action is 
necessary due to the proposed decommissioning of the PUMIE locator 
outer marker and for the safety and management of the national airspace 
system as the FAA transitions from ground based navigation aids to 
satellite based navigation.
    Class E airspace designated as an extension to Class D or E surface 
area northeast of the airport would be reduced to a 4-mile wide segment 
(from 5.5 miles wide) extending to 11 miles northwest (from 17.5 miles 
northwest) of the airport, and the segment to the southeast would be 
reduced to a 5-mile wide segment (from 8 miles), extending to 9 miles 
(from 19.4 miles) southeast of the airport. Class E airspace extending 
upward from 700 feet above the surface would be reduced northeast, 
southeast, and southwest of the airport to only that area necessary to 
contain IFR departures within 1,500 feet of the surface and IFR 
departures until reaching 1,200 feet above the surface. Additionally, 
the Class E airspace area extending upward from 1,200 feet above the 
surface designated for Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport would 
be removed, as this airspace duplicates the Rogue Valley Class E en 
route airspace area.
    Also, the geographic coordinates for the airport included in the 
legal descriptions for Class D and E airspace areas would be updated to 
match the FAA's current aeronautical database.
    Class D and Class E airspace designations are published in 
paragraph 5000, 6002, 6004, and 6005, respectively, of FAA Order 
7400.11A,

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dated August 3, 2016 and effective September 15, 2016, which is 
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class D and 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 will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is 
certified that this rule, when promulgated, would not have a 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities 
under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

    This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in 
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies 
and Procedures'' prior to any FAA final regulatory action.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, the Federal 
Aviation Administration proposes to amend 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 14 CFR 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 5000 Class D Airspace.

* * * * *

ANM OR D Medford, OR [Modified]

Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport, OR
    (Lat. 42[deg]22'27'' N., long. 122[deg]52'25'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
3,800 feet MSL within a 4.1-mile radius of Rogue Valley 
International-Medford Airport. This Class D airspace area is 
effective during the specific dates and times established in advance 
by a Notice to Airmen. The effective date and time will thereafter 
be continuously published in the Chart Supplement.

Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Designated as Surface Areas.

* * * * *

ANM OR E2 Medford, OR [Modified]

Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport, OR
    (Lat. 42[deg]22'27'' N., long. 122[deg]52'25'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.1-
mile radius of Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport. This 
Class E airspace area is effective during the specific dates and 
times established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective 
date and time will thereafter be continuously published in the Chart 
Supplement.

Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Areas Designated as an Extension to 
a Class D or Class E Surface Area.

* * * * *

ANM OR E4 Medford, OR [Modified]

Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport, OR
    (Lat. 42[deg]22'27'' N., long. 122[deg]52'25'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within 2.5 miles 
each side of the 159[deg] bearing from the Rogue Valley 
International-Medford Airport, extending from the 4.1-mile radius of 
the airport to 9 miles southeast of the airport, and within 2 miles 
each side of the 339[deg] bearing from the airport extending from 
the 4.1-mile radius of the airport to 11 miles northwest of the 
airport.

Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 
Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.

* * * * *

ANM OR E5 Medford, OR [Modified]

Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport, OR
    (Lat. 42[deg]22'27'' N., long. 122[deg]52'25'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 9-mile radius of Rogue Valley International-Medford 
Airport, and within 4 miles each side of the 159[deg] bearing from 
the airport extending from the 9-mile radius to 18.5 miles southeast 
of the airport, and within 9 miles west and 5.5 miles east of the 
352[deg] bearing from the airport extending from the 9-mile radius 
of the airport to 26 miles northwest of the airport.

    Issued in Seattle, Washington, on April 4, 2017.
Sam S.L. Shrimpton,
Acting Group Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2017-07380 Filed 4-12-17; 8:45 am]
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                                                 inspection or a TTU inspection for any                  757–57–0066, R1, specifies to contact Boeing           labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
                                                 disbonding of the aft edge repaired areas; a            for appropriate action: Before further flight,         requirement is removed from that step or
                                                 detailed inspection for disbonds along the aft          repair the disbonding using a method                   substep. An AMOC is required for any
                                                 edge of the repaired areas; and do all                  approved in accordance with the procedures             deviations to RC steps, including substeps
                                                 applicable related investigative and                    specified in paragraph (n) of this AD.                 and identified figures.
                                                 corrective actions; in accordance with the                                                                        (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
                                                 Accomplishment Instructions of SASB 757–                (k) Optional Terminating Action for
                                                                                                                                                                deviated from using accepted methods in
                                                 57–0066, R1, except as specified in paragraph           Repetitive Inspections
                                                                                                                                                                accordance with the operator’s maintenance
                                                 (j)(2) of this AD. Do all applicable related              Replacing a type A trailing edge slat wedge          or inspection program without obtaining
                                                 investigative and corrective actions before             with a type B trailing edge slat wedge in              approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
                                                 further flight. Repeat the applicable                   accordance with the Accomplishment                     including substeps and identified figures, can
                                                 inspection on each type A trailing edge slat            Instructions of SASB 757–57–0066, R1,                  still be done as specified, and the airplane
                                                 wedge thereafter at the applicable interval             terminates the repetitive inspections required         can be put back in an airworthy condition.
                                                 specified in paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of         by this AD for the replaced wedge.
                                                 SASB 757–57–0066, R1.                                                                                          (o) Related Information
                                                    (4) For each type A trailing edge slat wedge         (l) Terminating Action for Certain Other ADs
                                                                                                                                                                   (1) For more information about this AD,
                                                 with any class 3 or class 4 disbond repair, or             Accomplishing the initial inspections               contact Lu Lu, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe
                                                 any previously accomplished repair subject              required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD          Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601
                                                 to Part 5 inspection as identified in SASB              on a trailing edge slat wedge terminates all           Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
                                                 757–57–0066, R1: At the applicable time                 the requirements of AD 90–23–06, AD 91–                phone: 425–917–6478; fax: 425–917–6590;
                                                 specified in paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of         22–51, and AD 2005–07–08 for that slat                 email: lu.lu@faa.gov.
                                                 SASB 757–57–0066, R1, do the applicable                 wedge.                                                    (2) For service information identified in
                                                 actions specified in paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and                                                                  this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
                                                 (i)(4)(ii) of this AD.                                  (m) Parts Installation Limitation
                                                                                                                                                                Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
                                                    (i) For any class 3 disbond repair with a              As of the effective date of this AD: A               Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
                                                 repair doubler common to the aft edge of the            replacement type A wedge may be installed              MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
                                                 trailing edge slat wedge; for any previously            provided that the initial and repetitive
                                                                                                                                                                telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https://
                                                 accomplished repair with a repair doubler               inspections specified in paragraph (h) and (i)
                                                                                                                                                                www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this
                                                 common to the aft edge of the trailing edge             of this AD are done within the applicable
                                                                                                                                                                referenced service information at the FAA,
                                                 slat wedge; and for any class 4 disbond                 compliance times specified in paragraph (h)
                                                                                                                                                                Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
                                                 repair: Do an ultrasonic low frequency bond             and (i) of this AD and all applicable related
                                                                                                                                                                Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
                                                 test inspection or a TTU inspection for any             investigative and corrective actions are done
                                                                                                                                                                on the availability of this material at the
                                                 disbonding of the aft edge repaired areas; a            within the applicable compliance times
                                                                                                                                                                FAA, call 425–227–1221.
                                                 detailed inspection for disbonds along the aft          specified in paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD.
                                                 edge of the repaired areas; and do all                                                                           Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 5,
                                                                                                         (n) Alternative Methods of Compliance                  2017.
                                                 applicable related investigative and
                                                                                                         (AMOCs)
                                                 corrective actions; in accordance with the                                                                     Michael Kaszycki,
                                                 Accomplishment Instructions of SASB 757–                   (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
                                                                                                         Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the               Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
                                                 57–0066, R1, except as specified in paragraph                                                                  Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
                                                 (j)(2) of this AD. Do all applicable related            authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
                                                 investigative and corrective actions before             requested using the procedures found in 14             [FR Doc. 2017–07440 Filed 4–12–17; 8:45 am]
                                                 further flight. Repeat the applicable                   CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,            BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                 inspection on each type A trailing edge slat            send your request to your principal inspector
                                                 wedge thereafter at the applicable interval             or local Flight Standards District Office, as
                                                 specified in paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of         appropriate. If sending information directly           DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                 SASB 757–57–0066, R1.                                   to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
                                                    (ii) For any class 3 disbond repair without          attention of the person identified in                  Federal Aviation Administration
                                                 a repair doubler common to the aft edge of              paragraph (o)(1) of this AD. Information may
                                                 the trailing edge slat wedge; and for any               be emailed to: 9-ANM-LAACO-AMOC-
                                                                                                         Requests@faa.gov.
                                                                                                                                                                14 CFR Part 71
                                                 previously accomplished repair without a
                                                 repair doubler common to the aft edge of the               (2) Before using any approved AMOC,                 [Docket No. FAA–2017–0195; Airspace
                                                 trailing edge slat wedge: Do an ultrasonic low          notify your appropriate principal inspector,           Docket No. 16–ANM–14]
                                                 frequency bond test inspection, a tap test              or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
                                                 inspection, or a TTU inspection for skin-to-            of the local flight standards district office/         Proposed Amendment of Class E
                                                 core disbonds of the honeycomb area of the              certificate holding district office.                   Airspace; Medford, OR
                                                 trailing edge slat wedge in the repaired area;             (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
                                                 and do all applicable related investigative             level of safety may be used for any repair,            AGENCY: Federal Aviation
                                                 and corrective actions; in accordance with              modification, or alteration required by this           Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                                 the Accomplishment Instructions of SASB                 AD if it is approved by the Boeing                     ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
                                                 757–57–0066, R1, except as specified in                 Commercial Airplanes Organization
                                                                                                         Designation Authorization (ODA) that has               (NPRM).
                                                 paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. Do all applicable
                                                 related investigative and corrective actions            been authorized by the Manager, Seattle                SUMMARY:  This action proposes to
                                                 before further flight. Repeat the applicable            ACO, to make those findings. To be
                                                                                                         approved, the repair method, modification              modify Class E airspace designated as
                                                 inspection on each type A trailing edge slat
                                                 wedge thereafter at the applicable interval             deviation, or alteration deviation must meet           an extension to a Class D or E surface
                                                 specified in paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of         the certification basis of the airplane, and the       area, modify Class E airspace extending
                                                 SASB 757–57–0066, R1.                                   approval must specifically refer to this AD.           upward from 700 feet above the surface,
                                                                                                            (4) Except as required by paragraph (j)(2)          and remove Class E airspace upward
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                                                 (j) Exceptions to Service Information                   of this AD: For service information that               from 1,200 feet above the surface at
                                                    (1) Where paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of         contains steps that are labeled as Required            Rogue Valley International-Medford
                                                 SASB 757–57–0066, R1, specifies a                       for Compliance (RC), the provisions of                 Airport, Medford, OR. This action is
                                                 compliance time ‘‘after the Revision 1 date of          paragraphs (n)(4)(i) and (n)(4)(ii) of this AD
                                                 this service bulletin,’’ this AD requires               apply.                                                 necessary due to the proposed
                                                 compliance within the specified compliance                 (i) The steps labeled as RC, including              decommissioning of the PUMIE locator
                                                 time after the effective date of this AD.               substeps under an RC step and any figures              outer marker and removal of the VHF
                                                    (2) If any disbonding is found during any            identified in an RC step, must be done to              Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air
                                                 inspection required by this AD, and SASB                comply with the AD. If a step or substep is            Navigation (VORTAC) from the airspace


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                                                 description as the FAA transitions from                 airspace. This regulation is within the                Availability and Summary of
                                                 ground-based navigation aids to                         scope of that authority as it would allow              Documents Proposed for Incorporation
                                                 satellite-based navigation. Also, this                  the transition to satellite navigation by              by Reference
                                                 action would update the airport’s                       amending Class D and Class E airspace                    This document proposes to amend
                                                 geographic coordinates for Class D and                  at Rogue Valley International-Medford                  FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace
                                                 E airspace areas to reflect the FAA’s                   Airport, Medford, OR.                                  Designations and Reporting Points,
                                                 current aeronautical database.                          Comments Invited                                       dated August 3, 2016, and effective
                                                 DATES: Comments must be received on                                                                            September 15, 2016. FAA Order
                                                 or before May 30, 2017.                                    Interested parties are invited to
                                                                                                         participate in this proposed rulemaking                7400.11A is publicly available as listed
                                                 ADDRESSES: Send comments on this                                                                               in the ADDRESSES section of this
                                                                                                         by submitting such written data, views,
                                                 proposal to the U.S. Department of                                                                             document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists
                                                                                                         or arguments, as they may desire.
                                                 Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200                                                                        Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
                                                                                                         Comments that provide the factual basis
                                                 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building                    supporting the views and suggestions                   air traffic service routes, and reporting
                                                 Ground Floor, Room W12–140,                             presented are particularly helpful in                  points.
                                                 Washington, DC 20590; telephone: 1–                     developing reasoned regulatory
                                                 800–647–5527, or (202) 366–9826. You                                                                           The Proposal
                                                                                                         decisions on the proposal. Comments
                                                 must identify FAA Docket No. FAA–                       are specifically invited on the overall                   The FAA is proposing an amendment
                                                 2017–0195; Airspace Docket No. 16–                      regulatory, aeronautical, economic,                    to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations
                                                 ANM–14, at the beginning of your                        environmental, and energy-related                      (14 CFR) part 71 by modifying Class E
                                                 comments. You may also submit                           aspects of the proposal.                               airspace designated as an extension to a
                                                 comments through the Internet at http://                Communications should identify both                    Class D or E surface area, modifying
                                                 www.regulations.gov.                                    docket numbers and be submitted in                     Class E airspace extending upward from
                                                    FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace                         triplicate to the address listed above.                700 feet above the surface, and
                                                 Designations and Reporting Points, and                  Persons wishing the FAA to                             removing Class E airspace upward from
                                                 subsequent amendments can be viewed                     acknowledge receipt of their comments                  1,200 feet above the surface at Rogue
                                                 online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/               on this notice must submit with those                  Valley International-Medford Airport,
                                                 publications/. For further information,                 comments a self-addressed, stamped                     Medford, OR. This action is necessary
                                                 you can contact the Airspace Policy                     postcard on which the following                        due to the proposed decommissioning
                                                 Group, Federal Aviation                                 statement is made: ‘‘Comments to                       of the PUMIE locator outer marker and
                                                 Administration, 800 Independence                        Docket No. FAA–2017–0195/Airspace                      for the safety and management of the
                                                 Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;                       Docket No. 16–ANM–14.’’ The postcard                   national airspace system as the FAA
                                                 telephone: 202–267–8783. The Order is                   will be date/time stamped and returned                 transitions from ground based
                                                 also available for inspection at the                    to the commenter.                                      navigation aids to satellite based
                                                 National Archives and Records                              All communications received before                  navigation.
                                                 Administration (NARA). For                              the specified closing date for comments                   Class E airspace designated as an
                                                 information on the availability of FAA                  will be considered before taking action                extension to Class D or E surface area
                                                 Order 7400.11A at NARA, call 202–741–                   on the proposed rule. The proposal                     northeast of the airport would be
                                                 6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/                 contained in this notice may be changed                reduced to a 4-mile wide segment (from
                                                 federal_register/code_of_federal-                       in light of the comments received. A                   5.5 miles wide) extending to 11 miles
                                                 regulations/ibr_locations.html.                         report summarizing each substantive                    northwest (from 17.5 miles northwest)
                                                   FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace                           public contact with FAA personnel                      of the airport, and the segment to the
                                                 Designations and Reporting Points, is                   concerned with this rulemaking will be                 southeast would be reduced to a 5-mile
                                                 published yearly and effective on                       filed in the docket.                                   wide segment (from 8 miles), extending
                                                 September 15.                                                                                                  to 9 miles (from 19.4 miles) southeast of
                                                 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom                    Availability of NPRMs                                  the airport. Class E airspace extending
                                                 Clark, Federal Aviation Administration,                   An electronic copy of this document                  upward from 700 feet above the surface
                                                 Operations Support Group, Western                       may be downloaded through the                          would be reduced northeast, southeast,
                                                 Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,                   Internet at http://www.regulations.gov.                and southwest of the airport to only that
                                                 Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425)                       Recently published rulemaking                          area necessary to contain IFR departures
                                                 203–4511.                                               documents can also be accessed through                 within 1,500 feet of the surface and IFR
                                                 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                              the FAA’s Web page at http://                          departures until reaching 1,200 feet
                                                                                                         www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/                  above the surface. Additionally, the
                                                 Authority for This Rulemaking                           airspace_amendments/.                                  Class E airspace area extending upward
                                                   The FAA’s authority to issue rules                      You may review the public docket                     from 1,200 feet above the surface
                                                 regarding aviation safety is found in                   containing the proposal, any comments                  designated for Rogue Valley
                                                 Title 49 of the United States Code.                     received, and any final disposition in                 International-Medford Airport would be
                                                 Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the                   person in the Dockets Office (see the                  removed, as this airspace duplicates the
                                                 authority of the FAA Administrator.                     ADDRESSES section for the address and                  Rogue Valley Class E en route airspace
                                                 Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,                        phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and                    area.
                                                 describes in more detail the scope of the               5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday,                         Also, the geographic coordinates for
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                                                 agency’s authority. This rulemaking is                  except federal holidays. An informal                   the airport included in the legal
                                                 promulgated under the authority                         docket may also be examined during                     descriptions for Class D and E airspace
                                                 described in Subtitle VII, Part A,                      normal business hours at the Northwest                 areas would be updated to match the
                                                 Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that                    Mountain Regional Office of the Federal                FAA’s current aeronautical database.
                                                 section, the FAA is charged with                        Aviation Administration, Air Traffic                      Class D and Class E airspace
                                                 prescribing regulations to assign the use               Organization, Western Service Center,                  designations are published in paragraph
                                                 of airspace necessary to ensure the                     Operations Support Group, 1601 Lind                    5000, 6002, 6004, and 6005,
                                                 safety of aircraft and the efficient use of             Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057.                          respectively, of FAA Order 7400.11A,


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                                                 dated August 3, 2016 and effective                      Paragraph 5000       Class D Airspace.                   Issued in Seattle, Washington, on April 4,
                                                 September 15, 2016, which is                            *       *     *       *      *                         2017.
                                                 incorporated by reference in 14 CFR                                                                            Sam S.L. Shrimpton,
                                                 71.1. The Class D and Class E airspace                  ANM OR D          Medford, OR [Modified]               Acting Group Manager, Operations Support
                                                 designations listed in this document                    Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport,            Group, Western Service Center.
                                                 will be published subsequently in the                        OR                                                [FR Doc. 2017–07380 Filed 4–12–17; 8:45 am]
                                                 Order.                                                    (Lat. 42°22′27″ N., long. 122°52′25″ W.)             BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                                                                           That airspace extending upward from the
                                                 Regulatory Notices and Analyses
                                                                                                         surface to and including 3,800 feet MSL
                                                    The FAA has determined that this                     within a 4.1-mile radius of Rogue Valley               DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                 regulation only involves an established                 International-Medford Airport. This Class D
                                                 body of technical regulations for which                 airspace area is effective during the specific         Federal Aviation Administration
                                                 frequent and routine amendments are                     dates and times established in advance by a
                                                 necessary to keep them operationally                    Notice to Airmen. The effective date and time          14 CFR Part 71
                                                 current, is non-controversial and                       will thereafter be continuously published in
                                                                                                                                                                [Docket No. FAA–2017–0184; Airspace
                                                 unlikely to result in adverse or negative               the Chart Supplement.                                  Docket No. 17–ASW–5]
                                                 comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a                   Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace
                                                 ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under                 Designated as Surface Areas.                           Proposed Amendment of Class E
                                                 Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a                                                                            Airspace; Pauls Valley, OK
                                                                                                         *       *     *       *      *
                                                 ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT
                                                 Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44                  ANM OR E2 Medford, OR [Modified]
                                                                                                                                                                AGENCY: Federal Aviation
                                                 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3)                                                                          Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                                                                                         Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport,
                                                 does not warrant preparation of a                                                                              ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
                                                                                                             OR
                                                 regulatory evaluation as the anticipated                                                                       (NPRM).
                                                                                                           (Lat. 42°22′27″ N., long. 122°52′25″ W.)
                                                 impact is so minimal. Since this is a                     That airspace extending upward from the              SUMMARY:   This action proposes to
                                                 routine matter that will only affect air                surface within a 4.1-mile radius of Rogue              modify Class E airspace extending up to
                                                 traffic procedures and air navigation, it               Valley International-Medford Airport. This             700 feet above the surface at Pauls
                                                 is certified that this rule, when                       Class E airspace area is effective during the          Valley Municipal Airport, Pauls Valley,
                                                 promulgated, would not have a                           specific dates and times established in                OK. Airspace reconfiguration is
                                                 significant economic impact on a                        advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective           necessary due to the decommissioning
                                                 substantial number of small entities                    date and time will thereafter be continuously          of the Pauls Valley non-directional radio
                                                 under the criteria of the Regulatory                    published in the Chart Supplement.                     beacon (NDB), and cancellation of the
                                                 Flexibility Act.                                        Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Areas                  NDB approach. This proposed action
                                                 Environmental Review                                    Designated as an Extension to a Class D or             would enhance the safety and
                                                                                                         Class E Surface Area.                                  management of standard instrument
                                                    This proposal will be subject to an
                                                                                                         *       *     *       *      *                         approach procedures for instrument
                                                 environmental analysis in accordance
                                                                                                                                                                flight rules (IFR) operations at the
                                                 with FAA Order 1050.1F,                                 ANM OR E4         Medford, OR [Modified]               airport.
                                                 ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and                   Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport,
                                                 Procedures’’ prior to any FAA final                                                                            DATES: Comments must be received on
                                                                                                              OR
                                                 regulatory action.                                                                                             or before May 30, 2017.
                                                                                                            (Lat. 42°22′27″ N., long. 122°52′25″ W.)
                                                                                                                                                                ADDRESSES: Send comments on this
                                                 List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71                         That airspace extending upward from the
                                                                                                                                                                proposal to the U.S. Department of
                                                                                                         surface within 2.5 miles each side of the 159°
                                                   Airspace, Incorporation by reference,                                                                        Transportation, Docket Operations,
                                                                                                         bearing from the Rogue Valley International-
                                                 Navigation (air).                                                                                              West Building Ground Floor, Room
                                                                                                         Medford Airport, extending from the 4.1-mile
                                                 The Proposed Amendment                                  radius of the airport to 9 miles southeast of          W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
                                                                                                         the airport, and within 2 miles each side of           Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202)
                                                   Accordingly, pursuant to the                                                                                 366–9826, or 1–800–647–5527. You
                                                                                                         the 339° bearing from the airport extending
                                                 authority delegated to me, the Federal                                                                         must identify FAA Docket No. FAA–
                                                                                                         from the 4.1-mile radius of the airport to 11
                                                 Aviation Administration proposes to                     miles northwest of the airport.                        2017–0184; Airspace Docket No. 17–
                                                 amend 14 CFR part 71 as follows:                                                                               ASW–5, at the beginning of your
                                                                                                         Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas
                                                                                                                                                                comments. You may also submit
                                                 PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,                         Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More
                                                                                                         Above the Surface of the Earth.                        comments through the Internet at http://
                                                 B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
                                                                                                                                                                www.regulations.gov. You may review
                                                 TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND                             *       *     *       *      *                         the public docket containing the
                                                 REPORTING POINTS
                                                                                                         ANM OR E5         Medford, OR [Modified]               proposal, any comments received, and
                                                 ■ 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR                  Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport,            any final disposition in person in the
                                                 Part 71 continues to read as follows:                        OR                                                Dockets Office between 9:00 a.m. and
                                                                                                           (Lat. 42°22′27″ N., long. 122°52′25″ W.)             5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday,
                                                   Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40103,
                                                 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,              That airspace extending upward from 700              except Federal holidays.
                                                 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.                                feet above the surface within a 9-mile radius             FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace
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                                                                                                         of Rogue Valley International-Medford                  Designations and Reporting Points, and
                                                 § 71.1   [Amended]                                                                                             subsequent amendments can be viewed
                                                                                                         Airport, and within 4 miles each side of the
                                                 ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in                  159° bearing from the airport extending from           online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/
                                                 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A,                      the 9-mile radius to 18.5 miles southeast of           publications/. For further information,
                                                 Airspace Designations and Reporting                     the airport, and within 9 miles west and 5.5           you can contact the Airspace Policy
                                                 Points, dated August 3, 2016, and                       miles east of the 352° bearing from the airport        Group, Federal Aviation
                                                 effective September 15, 2016, is                        extending from the 9-mile radius of the                Administration, 800 Independence
                                                 amended as follows:                                     airport to 26 miles northwest of the airport.          Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;


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Document Created: 2017-04-13 01:09:04
Document Modified: 2017-04-13 01:09:04
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesComments must be received on or before May 30, 2017.
ContactTom Clark, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425) 203-4511.
FR Citation82 FR 17776 
CFR AssociatedAirspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)

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