82 FR 24241 - Amendment of Class D Airspace; Kingsville, TX

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 101 (May 26, 2017)

Page Range		24241-24242
FR Document		2017-10429

This action amends the legal description of Class D airspace extending up to 2,500 feet above the surface at Kingsville Naval Air Station (NAS), Kingsville, TX. This action is necessary due to the decommissioning of the Kingsville radio beacon (RBN), and cancellation of the RBN approach, and enhances the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport. This action also updates the geographic coordinates of Kingsville Naval Air Station, Kingsville, TX, to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2016-9511; Airspace Docket No. 16-ASW-20]

Amendment of Class D Airspace; Kingsville, TX

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends the legal description of Class D airspace
extending up to 2,500 feet above the surface at Kingsville Naval Air
Station (NAS), Kingsville, TX. This action is necessary due to the
decommissioning of the Kingsville radio beacon (RBN), and cancellation
of the RBN approach, and enhances the safety and management of
instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport. This action
also updates the geographic coordinates of Kingsville Naval Air
Station, Kingsville, TX, to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical
database.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, September 14, 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

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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: Ron Laster, Federal Aviation
Administration, Contract Support, Operations Support Group, Central
Service Center, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone
(817) 222-5879.

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 amends controlled airspace at Kingsville NAS, Kingsville, TX.

History

On March 27, 2017, the FAA published in the Federal Register a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to modify Class D airspace at
Kingsville NAS, Kingsville, TX (82 FR 15172). 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 D airspace designations are published in paragraph 5000, of
FAA Order 7400.11A, dated August 3, 2016, and effective September 15,
2016, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR part 71.1. The Class
D airspace designation listed in this document will be published
subsequently in the Order.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

This document amends FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, and effective September 15,
2016. FAA Order 7400.11A is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists Class A,
B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and
reporting points.

The Rule

The FAA is finalizing this amendment to Title 14 Code of Federal
Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by modifying Class D airspace extending up
to and including 2,500 feet MSL within a 4.3-mile radius of Kingsville
NAS by removing the area within two miles each side of the 200 degree
bearing from the Kingsville RBN extending from the 4.3-mile radius to
4.9 miles south of the airport. This action also updates the geographic
coordinates of the airport to be in concert with the FAA's aeronautical
database.
Airspace reconfiguration is necessary due to the decommissioning of
the RBN and cancellation of the RBN approach, and enhances the safety
and management of standard instrument approach procedures for IFR
operations at the 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 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

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.

List 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 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]

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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 6000 Class D Airspace Areas.

* * * * *

ASW TX D Kingsville, TX [Amended]

Kingsville Naval Air Station (NAS), TX
(Lat. 27[deg]30'16'' N., long. 97[deg]48'30'' W.)
Kingsville TACAN
(Lat. 27[deg]29'57'' N., long. 97[deg]48'20'' W.)

That airspace extends upward from the surface to and including
2,500 feet MSL within a 4.3-mile radius of Kingsville NAS, and
within 1.3 miles each side of the 191[deg] radial of the Kingsville
TACAN extending from the 4.3-mile radius to 4.9 miles south of the
airport.

Issued in Fort Worth, Texas on May 11, 2017.
Walter Tweedy,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2017-10429 Filed 5-25-17; 8:45 am]
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National Archives and Records listed in the ADDRESSES section of this List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Administration (NARA). For document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
information on the availability of FAA Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, Navigation (air).
Order 7400.11A at NARA, call (202) air traffic service routes, and reporting
741–6030, or go to http:// points. Adoption of the Amendment
www.archives.gov/federal_register/ In consideration of the foregoing, the
code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_ The Rule
Federal Aviation Administration
locations.html. The FAA is finalizing this amendment amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations
Designations and Reporting Points, is (14 CFR) part 71 by modifying Class D PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
published yearly and effective on airspace extending up to and including B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
September 15. 2,500 feet MSL within a 4.3-mile radius TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ron of Kingsville NAS by removing the area REPORTING POINTS
Laster, Federal Aviation Administration, within two miles each side of the 200
Contract Support, Operations Support degree bearing from the Kingsville RBN ■ 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR
Group, Central Service Center, 10101 extending from the 4.3-mile radius to part 71 continues to read as follows:
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 4.9 miles south of the airport. This Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103,
76177; telephone (817) 222–5879. action also updates the geographic 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: coordinates of the airport to be in 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
concert with the FAA’s aeronautical
Authority for This Rulemaking § 71.1 [Amended]
database.
The FAA’s authority to issue rules Airspace reconfiguration is necessary ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in
regarding aviation safety is found in due to the decommissioning of the RBN 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A,
Title 49 of the United States Code. and cancellation of the RBN approach, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the and enhances the safety and Points, dated August 3, 2016, and
authority of the FAA Administrator. management of standard instrument effective September 15, 2016, is
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, approach procedures for IFR operations amended as follows:
describes in more detail the scope of the at the airport.
agency’s authority. This rulemaking is Paragraph 6000 Class D Airspace Areas.
promulgated under the authority Regulatory Notices and Analyses * * * * *
described in Subtitle VII, Part A, ASW TX D Kingsville, TX [Amended]
The FAA has determined that this
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
regulation only involves an established Kingsville Naval Air Station (NAS), TX
section, the FAA is charged with (Lat. 27°30′16″ N., long. 97°48′30″ W.)
body of technical regulations for which
prescribing regulations to assign the use Kingsville TACAN
frequent and routine amendments are
of airspace necessary to ensure the (Lat. 27°29′57″ N., long. 97°48′20″ W.)
necessary to keep them operationally
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of That airspace extends upward from the
current, is non-controversial and
airspace. This regulation is within the surface to and including 2,500 feet MSL
unlikely to result in adverse or negative
scope of that authority as it amends within a 4.3-mile radius of Kingsville NAS,
comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a
controlled airspace at Kingsville NAS, and within 1.3 miles each side of the 191°
‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under radial of the Kingsville TACAN extending
Kingsville, TX.
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a from the 4.3-mile radius to 4.9 miles south
History ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT of the airport.
On March 27, 2017, the FAA Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas on May 11,
published in the Federal Register a FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) 2017.
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) does not warrant preparation of a
Walter Tweedy,
to modify Class D airspace at Kingsville regulatory evaluation as the anticipated
impact is so minimal. Since this is a Acting Manager, Operations Support Group,
NAS, Kingsville, TX (82 FR 15172). ATO Central Service Center.
Interested parties were invited to routine matter that will only affect air
[FR Doc. 2017–10429 Filed 5–25–17; 8:45 am]
participate in this rulemaking effort by traffic procedures and air navigation, it
is certified that this rule, when BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
submitting written comments on the
proposal to the FAA. No comments promulgated, would not have a
were received. significant economic impact on a
Class D airspace designations are substantial number of small entities DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
published in paragraph 5000, of FAA under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act. Bureau of Industry and Security
Order 7400.11A, dated August 3, 2016,
and effective September 15, 2016, which Environmental Review 15 CFR Part 744
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
part 71.1. The Class D airspace The FAA has determined that this [Docket No. 170303229–7229–01]
designation listed in this document will action qualifies for categorical exclusion
under the National Environmental RIN 0694–AH36
be published subsequently in the Order.
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7400.11A, Airspace Designations and significant environmental impacts, and ACTION: Final rule.
Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, no extraordinary circumstances exist
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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, September 14, 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		Ron Laster, Federal Aviation Administration, Contract Support, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5879.
FR Citation		82 FR 24241
CFR Associated		Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)

82 FR 24241 - Amendment of Class D Airspace; Kingsville, TX

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