82 FR 20256 - Revocation of Class E Airspace and Establishment of Class E Airspace; Ruston, LA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 82 (May 1, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 82 (May 1, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-08749 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 82 (Monday, May 1, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 20256-20257] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-08749] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9151; Airspace Docket No. 16-ASW-15] Revocation of Class E Airspace and Establishment of Class E Airspace; Ruston, LA AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action removes Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Ruston Municipal Airport, Ruston, LA, as the airport has closed and controlled airspace is no longer required, and establishes Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at the new Ruston Regional Airport, Ruston, LA. This final rule is necessary to ensure the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the new airport. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, August 17, 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 extending upward from 700 feet above the surface in the airspace near Ruston, LA, to accommodate IFR procedures at the new Ruston Regional Airport. History On October 12, 2016, the FAA published in the Federal Register (81 FR 70372) Docket No. FAA-2016-9151, a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to remove Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Ruston Municipal Airport, Ruston, LA. The FAA also proposed to establish Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.5 mile radius of the new Ruston Regional Airport, Ruston, LA. Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. One comment was received stating, ``This would open up airspace because there would not be controlled airspace as the airport has shut down.'' While this comment is factually correct, the new airport and associated airspace has been established approximately 2.5 NM from the location of the closed airport so the change in the airspace footprint is minimal. 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 removes Class E airspace at Ruston Municipal Airport, Ruston, LA, as the airport has closed; therefore, controlled airspace is no longer needed. Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile radius of the new Ruston Regional Airport, Ruston, LA is established for the safety and management of standard instrument approach procedures for IFR operations at the new airport. 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 [[Page 20257]] no extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental assessment. Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). Adoption of the Amendment In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS 0 1. The authority citation for Part 71 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389. Sec. 71.1 [Amended] 0 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, and effective September 15, 2016, is amended as follows: Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth. * * * * * ASW LA E5 Ruston, LA [Removed] * * * * * ASW LA E5 Ruston, LA [New] Ruston Regional Airport, LA (Lat. 32[deg]30'53'' N., long. 92[deg]35'18'' W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile radius of the airport. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 24, 2017. Walter Tweedy, Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center. [FR Doc. 2017-08749 Filed 4-28-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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alerting circuitry or hardware inside or federal_register/code_of_federal- is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
outside of the battery. It also includes vents regulations/ibr_locations.html. 71.1. The Class E airspace designations
(where necessary) and packaging. For the FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace listed in this document will be
purpose of these special conditions, a Designations and Reporting Points, is published subsequently in the Order.
‘‘battery’’ and ‘‘battery system’’ are referred to
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published yearly and effective on
Availability and Summary of
September 15.
Documents for Incorporation by
Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 24, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Reference
2017. Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation
Michael Kaszycki, Administration, Operations Support This document amends FAA Order
Assistant Manager, Transport Airplane Group, Central Service Center, 10101 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016,
[FR Doc. 2017–08689 Filed 4–28–17; 8:45 am] 76177; telephone (817) 222–5711. and effective September 15, 2016. FAA
Order 7400.11A is publicly available as
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
Authority for This Rulemaking document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
air traffic service routes, and reporting
regarding aviation safety is found in
Federal Aviation Administration points.
Title 49 of the United States Code.
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the The Rule
14 CFR Part 71 authority of the FAA Administrator. This amendment to Title 14, Code of
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9151; Airspace Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71
Docket No. 16–ASW–15] describes in more detail the scope of the removes Class E airspace at Ruston
agency’s authority. This rulemaking is Municipal Airport, Ruston, LA, as the
Revocation of Class E Airspace and promulgated under the authority airport has closed; therefore, controlled
Establishment of Class E Airspace; described in Subtitle VII, Part A, airspace is no longer needed. Class E
Ruston, LA Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that airspace extending upward from 700
section, the FAA is charged with feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile
AGENCY: Federal Aviation prescribing regulations to assign the use
Administration (FAA), DOT. radius of the new Ruston Regional
of airspace necessary to ensure the Airport, Ruston, LA is established for
ACTION: Final rule. safety of aircraft and the efficient use of the safety and management of standard
airspace. This regulation is within the instrument approach procedures for IFR
SUMMARY: This action removes Class E
scope of that authority as it modifies operations at the new airport.
airspace extending upward from 700
Class E airspace extending upward from
feet above the surface at Ruston Regulatory Notices and Analyses
700 feet above the surface in the
Municipal Airport, Ruston, LA, as the
airspace near Ruston, LA, to The FAA has determined that this
airport has closed and controlled
accommodate IFR procedures at the new regulation only involves an established
airspace is no longer required, and
Ruston Regional Airport. body of technical regulations for which
establishes Class E airspace extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface History frequent and routine amendments are
at the new Ruston Regional Airport, necessary to keep them operationally
On October 12, 2016, the FAA current, is non-controversial and
Ruston, LA. This final rule is necessary published in the Federal Register (81
to ensure the safety and management of unlikely to result in adverse or negative
FR 70372) Docket No. FAA–2016–9151, comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a
instrument flight rules (IFR) operations a notice of proposed rulemaking
at the new airport. ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under
(NPRM) to remove Class E airspace Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, August 17, extending upward from 700 feet above ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT
2017. The Director of the Federal the surface at Ruston Municipal Airport, Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
Register approves this incorporation by Ruston, LA. The FAA also proposed to FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3)
reference action under Title 1, Code of establish Class E airspace extending does not warrant preparation of a
Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to upward from 700 feet above the surface regulatory evaluation as the anticipated
the annual revision of FAA Order within a 6.5 mile radius of the new impact is so minimal. Since this is a
7400.11 and publication of conforming Ruston Regional Airport, Ruston, LA. routine matter that only affects air traffic
amendments. Interested parties were invited to procedures and air navigation, it is
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A, participate in this rulemaking effort by certified that this rule, when
Airspace Designations and Reporting submitting written comments on the promulgated, does not have a significant
Points, and subsequent amendments can proposal to the FAA. One comment was economic impact on a substantial
be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ received stating, ‘‘This would open up number of small entities under the
air_traffic/publications/. For further airspace because there would not be criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
information, you can contact the controlled airspace as the airport has
Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation shut down.’’ While this comment is Environmental Review
Administration, 800 Independence factually correct, the new airport and The FAA has determined that this
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; associated airspace has been established action qualifies for categorical exclusion
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telephone: 202–267–8783. The Order is approximately 2.5 NM from the location under the National Environmental
also available for inspection at the of the closed airport so the change in the Policy Act in accordance with FAA
National Archives and Records airspace footprint is minimal. Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental
Administration (NARA). For Class E airspace designations are Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’
information on the availability of FAA published in paragraph 6005 of FAA paragraph 5–6.5.a. This airspace action
Order 7400.11A at NARA, call 202–741– Order 7400.11A, dated August 3, 2016, is not expected to cause any potentially
6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/ and effective September 15, 2016, which significant environmental impacts, and
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no extraordinary circumstances exist SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e),
that warrant preparation of an temporary deviation from the operating the drawbridge must return to its regular
environmental assessment. schedule that governs the Hutchinson operating schedule immediately at the
River Parkway Bridge across the end of the effective period of this
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Hutchinson River, mile 0.9 at New York, temporary deviation. This deviation
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, New York. This deviation is necessary from the operating regulations is
Navigation (air). to complete application of protective authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
Adoption of the Amendment coating on the bridge as well as Dated: April 25, 2017.
maintenance of operating machinery. C.J. Bisignano,
In consideration of the foregoing, the DATES: This deviation is effective
Federal Aviation Administration Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist,
without actual notice from May 1, 2017 First Coast Guard District.
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: through 12:01 a.m. on September 29, [FR Doc. 2017–08680 Filed 4–28–17; 8:45 am]
2017. For the purposes of enforcement,
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
actual notice will be used from 12:01
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
a.m. on April 3, 2017 until May 1, 2017.
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
ADDRESSES: The docket for this
REPORTING POINTS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
deviation, USCG–2017–0231 is available
AGENCY
■ 1. The authority citation for Part 71 at http://www.regulations.gov. Type the
continues to read as follows: docket number in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box 40 CFR Part 52
and click ‘‘SEARCH’’. Click on Open
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, [EPA–R01–OAR–2017–0024; A–1–FRL–
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
Docket Folder on the line associated
with this deviation. 9961–42–Region 1]
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If Air Plan Approval; ME; Emission
§ 71.1 [Amended] you have questions on this temporary Statement Reporting
■ 2. The incorporation by reference in deviation, call or email James M. Moore,
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A, Bridge Management Specialist, First AGENCY: Environmental Protection
Airspace Designations and Reporting District Bridge Branch, U.S. Coast Agency (EPA).
Points, dated August 3, 2016, and Guard; telephone 212–514–4334, email ACTION: Direct final rule.
effective September 15, 2016, is james.m.moore2@uscg.mil.
SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection
amended as follows: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The New
Agency (EPA) is approving a State
York City Department of Transportation,
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Implementation Plan (SIP) revision
Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More the owner of the bridge, requested a
submitted by the State of Maine. The
Above the Surface of the Earth. temporary deviation from the normal
revision updates Maine’s emissions
operating schedule to facilitate
* * * * * reporting requirements for certain
application of protective coating to the
ASW LA E5 Ruston, LA [Removed] stationary sources that emit criteria
bridge as well as maintenance of
pollutants. The intended effect of this
* * * * * operating machinery. The Hutchinson
action is to approve the revision into the
River Parkway Bridge, across the
ASW LA E5 Ruston, LA [New] Maine SIP. This action is being taken
Hutchinson River, mile 0.9 at New York,
Ruston Regional Airport, LA under the Clean Air Act (CAA).
New York has a vertical clearance of 30
(Lat. 32°30′53″ N., long. 92°35′18″ W.)
feet at mean high water and 38 feet at DATES: This direct final rule is effective
That airspace extending upward from 700 mean low water in the closed position. June 30, 2017, unless EPA receives
feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile
The existing drawbridge operating adverse comments by May 31, 2017. If
radius of the airport. adverse comments are received, EPA
regulations are listed at 33 CFR
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 24, 117.793(b). will publish a timely withdrawal of the
2017. Under this temporary deviation, direct final rule in the Federal Register
Walter Tweedy, between April 3, 2017 and September informing the public that the rule will
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, 29, 2017 the draw of the Hutchinson not take effect.
ATO Central Service Center. River Parkway Bridge will be closed to ADDRESSES: Submit your comments,
[FR Doc. 2017–08749 Filed 4–28–17; 8:45 am] navigation for a period not to exceed 7 identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R01–
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P days; the draw will then open for OAR–2017–0024 at http://
vessels in accordance with established www.regulations.gov, or via email to
operating regulations for a period not to Mackintosh.David@epa.gov. For
exceed another 7 days, after which the comments submitted at Regulations.gov,
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
cycle will repeat. follow the online instructions for
SECURITY
Vessels that can pass under the bridge submitting comments. Once submitted,
Coast Guard without an opening may do so at all comments cannot be edited or removed
times. The bridge will not be able to from Regulations.gov. For either manner
33 CFR Part 117 open for emergencies. There is no of submission, the EPA may publish any
alternate route for vessels to pass. comment received to its public docket.
[Docket No. USCG–2017–0231] The Coast Guard will also inform the Do not submit electronically any
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users of the waterways through our information you consider to be
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners Confidential Business Information (CBI)
Hutchinson River, New York, NY of the change in operating schedule for or other information whose disclosure is
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. the bridge so that vessel operators can restricted by statute. Multimedia
arrange their transits to minimize any submissions (audio, video, etc.) must be
ACTION:Notice of deviation from
impact caused by the temporary accompanied by a written comment.
drawbridge regulation.
deviation. The written comment is considered the
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| Dates | Effective 0901 UTC, August 17, 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 20256 | |
| CFR Associated | Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air) |
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