82 FR 25989 - Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace, Wellsboro, PA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 107 (June 6, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 107 (June 6, 2017)
| Page Range | 25989-25991 | |
| FR Document | 2017-11392 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 107 (Tuesday, June 6, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 25989-25991] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-11392] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0289; Airspace Docket No. 17-AEA-4] Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace, Wellsboro, PA AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend Class E airspace at Wellsboro, PA, as the airspace surrounding Wellsboro Johnston Airport was inadvertently removed. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport. DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 21, 2017. ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Bldg. Ground Floor, Rm. W12-140, Washington, DC 20590; Telephone: 1 (800) 647-5527, or 202-366-9826. You must identify the Docket No. FAA- 2017-0289; Airspace Docket No. 17-AEA-4, at the beginning of your comments. You may also submit and review received comments through the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any comments [[Page 25990]] received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets Office between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed on-line 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: John Fornito, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 305-6364. 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 amend Class E airspace in the Wellsboro, PA area. Comments Invited Interested persons are invited to comment on this rule 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. You may also submit comments through the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. Persons wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments on this action must submit with those comments a self-addressed stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ``Comments to Docket No. FAA-2017-0289; Airspace Docket No. 17-AEA-4.'' 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 from and comments submitted through 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 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 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays at the office of the Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, Room 350, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337. Availability and Summary of Documents 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 considering an amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 71 to amend Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface within a 8.2-mile radius of Wellsboro Johnston Airport, Wellsboro, PA, as this airspace was inadvertently removed, and for continued safety and management of IFR operations at the airport. 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 designation listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order. Regulatory Notices and Analyses The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. 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 proposed rule, when promulgated, will 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 would 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. Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). The Proposed Amendment In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as follows: [[Page 25991]] 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 Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, 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. * * * * * AEA PA E5 Wellsboro, PA [Amended] Nessmuk Helipad Point in Space Coordinates (Lat. 41[deg]44'11'' N., long. 77[deg]18'11'' W.) Wellsboro Johnston Airport, PA (Lat. 41[deg]43'41'' N., long. 77[deg]23'44'' W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6-mile radius of a Point in Space for the SIAP serving the Nessmuk Helipad, and within an 8.2-mile radius of Wellsboro Johnston Airport. Issued in College Park, Georgia, on May 19, 2017. Ryan W. Almasy, Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. [FR Doc. 2017-11392 Filed 6-5-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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phone number). You may also submit Class E airspace extending upward from § 71.1 [Amended]
comments through the Internet at http:// 700 feet above the surface within a 6.5- ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in
www.regulations.gov. mile radius of Marion General Hospital 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A,
Persons wishing the FAA to Heliport, Columbia, MS, providing the Airspace Designations and Reporting
acknowledge receipt of their comments controlled airspace required to support Points, dated August 3, 2016, effective
on this action must submit with those the new Copter RNAV (GPS) standard September 15, 2016, is amended as
comments a self-addressed stamped instrument approach procedures for IFR follows:
postcard on which the following operation at Marion General Hospital
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas
statement is made: ‘‘Comments to Heliport. Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More
Docket No. FAA–2017–0277; Airspace Class E airspace designations are Above the Surface of the Earth.
Docket No. 17–ASO–9.’’ The postcard published in Paragraph 6005 of FAA
Order 7400.11A, dated August 3, 2016, * * * * *
will be date/time stamped and returned
to the commenter. and effective September 15, 2016, which ASO MS E5 Marion General, Columbia,
All communications received on or is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR MS [New]
before the specified closing date for 71.1. The Class E airspace designation Marion General Hospital Heliport, MS
comments will be considered before listed in this document will be (Lat. 31°15′17″ N., long. 89°48′19″ W.)
taking action on the proposed rule. The published subsequently in the Order. That airspace extending upward from 700
proposal contained in this notice may feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile
Regulatory Notices and Analyses radius of Marion General Hospital Heliport.
be changed in light of the comments
received. A report summarizing each The FAA has determined that this Issued in College Park, Georgia, on May 19,
substantive public contact with FAA proposed regulation only involves an 2017.
personnel concerned with this established body of technical Ryan W. Almasy,
rulemaking will be filed in the docket. regulations for which frequent and Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern
routine amendments are necessary to Service Center, Air Traffic Organization.
Availability of NPRMs keep them operationally current. It, [FR Doc. 2017–11378 Filed 6–5–17; 8:45 am]
An electronic copy of this document therefore: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
may be downloaded through the regulatory action’’ under Executive
internet at http://www.regulations.gov. Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant
Recently published rulemaking rule’’ under DOT Regulatory Policies DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
documents can also be accessed through and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February
the FAA’s Web page at http:// 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant Federal Aviation Administration
www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/ preparation of a regulatory evaluation as
airspace_amendments/. the anticipated impact is so minimal. 14 CFR Part 71
You may review the public docket Since this is a routine matter that will
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0289; Airspace
containing the proposal, any comments only affect air traffic procedures and air
Docket No. 17–AEA–4]
received, and any final disposition in navigation, it is certified that this
person in the Dockets Office (see the proposed rule, when promulgated, will Proposed Amendment of Class E
ADDRESSES section for address and not have a significant economic impact Airspace, Wellsboro, PA
phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and on a substantial number of small entities
5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, under the criteria of the Regulatory AGENCY: Federal Aviation
except federal holidays. An informal Flexibility Act. Administration (FAA), DOT.
docket may also be examined between ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
Environmental Review
8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday (NPRM).
through Friday, except federal holidays This proposal would be subject to an
environmental analysis in accordance SUMMARY: This action proposes to
at the office of the Eastern Service amend Class E airspace at Wellsboro,
Center, Federal Aviation with FAA Order 1050.1F,
‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and PA, as the airspace surrounding
Administration, room 350, 1701 Wellsboro Johnston Airport was
Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia Procedures’’ prior to any FAA final
regulatory action. inadvertently removed. Controlled
30337. airspace is necessary for the safety and
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 management of instrument flight rules
Availability and Summary of
Documents for Incorporation by Airspace, Incorporation by reference, (IFR) operations at the airport.
Reference Navigation (air). DATES: Comments must be received on
This document proposes to amend The Proposed Amendment or before July 21, 2017.
FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace ADDRESSES: Send comments on this
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Designations and Reporting Points, proposal to: U.S. Department of
Federal Aviation Administration
dated August 3, 2016, and effective Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200
proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as
September 15, 2016. FAA Order New Jersey Avenue SE., West Bldg.
follows:
7400.11A is publicly available as listed Ground Floor, Rm. W12–140,
in the ADDRESSES section of this PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, Washington, DC 20590; Telephone: 1
document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR (800) 647–5527, or 202–366–9826. You
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Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND must identify the Docket No. FAA–
air traffic service routes, and reporting REPORTING POINTS 2017–0289; Airspace Docket No. 17–
points. AEA–4, at the beginning of your
■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 comments. You may also submit and
The Proposal continues to read as follows: review received comments through the
The FAA is considering an Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, Internet at http://www.regulations.gov.
amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, You may review the public docket
Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 to establish 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. containing the proposal, any comments
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PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, safety and management of instrument prescribing regulations to assign the use
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR flight rules (IFR) operations at the of airspace necessary to ensure the
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND heliport. safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
REPORTING POINTS DATES: Comments must be received on airspace. This regulation is within the
or before July 21, 2017. scope of that authority as it would
■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 establish Class E airspace extending
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this
continues to read as follows: upward from 700 feet above the surface
proposal to: U.S. Department of
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, at Highland Community Hospital
Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, Heliport, Picayune, MS, to support IFR
New Jersey Avenue SE., West Bldg.
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. operations in standard instrument
Ground Floor, Rm. W12–140,
Washington, DC 20590; Telephone: 1– approach procedures at the heliport.
§ 71.1 [Amended]
■ 2. The incorporation by reference in 800–647–5527, or 202–366–9826. You Comments Invited
14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation must identify the Docket No. FAA– Interested persons are invited to
Administration Order 7400.11A, 2017–0320; Airspace Docket No. 17– comment on this proposed rule by
Airspace Designations and Reporting ASO–12, at the beginning of your submitting such written data, views, or
Points, dated August 3, 2016, effective comments. You may also submit and arguments, as they may desire.
September 15, 2016, is amended as review received comments through the Comments that provide the factual basis
follows: Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. supporting the views and suggestions
You may review the public docket presented are particularly helpful in
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas containing the proposal, any comments
Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More developing reasoned regulatory
Above the Surface of the Earth.
received, and any final disposition in decisions on the proposal. Comments
person in the Dockets Office between are specifically invited on the overall
* * * * * 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
AEA PA E5 Wellsboro, PA [Amended] through Friday, except Federal holidays. environmental, and energy-related
Nessmuk Helipad Point in Space Coordinates FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace
aspects of the proposal.
(Lat. 41°44′11″ N., long. 77°18′11″ W.) Designations and Reporting Points, and Communications should identify both
Wellsboro Johnston Airport, PA subsequent amendments can be viewed docket numbers (FAA Docket No. FAA–
(Lat. 41°43′41″ N., long. 77°23′44″ W.) on line at http://www.faa.gov/air_ 2017–0320 and Airspace Docket No. 17–
That airspace extending upward from 700 traffic/publications/. For further ASO–12) and be submitted in triplicate
feet above the surface within a 6-mile radius information, you can contact the
of a Point in Space for the SIAP serving the to DOT Docket Operations (see
Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation ADDRESSES section for address and
Nessmuk Helipad, and within an 8.2-mile Administration, 800 Independence
radius of Wellsboro Johnston Airport. phone number). You may also submit
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; comments through the Internet at http://
Issued in College Park, Georgia, on May 19, telephone: (202)–267–8783. The Order
2017. www.regulations.gov.
is also available for inspection at the Persons wishing the FAA to
Ryan W. Almasy, National Archives and Records acknowledge receipt of their comments
Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Administration (NARA). For
Service Center, Air Traffic Organization.
on this action must submit with those
information on the availability of FAA comments a self-addressed stamped
[FR Doc. 2017–11392 Filed 6–5–17; 8:45 am] Order 7400.11A at NARA, call (202)– postcard on which the following
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 741–6030, or go to http:// statement is made: ‘‘Comments to
www.archives.gov/federal_register/ Docket No. FAA–2017–0320; Airspace
code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_ Docket No. 17–ASO–12.’’ The postcard
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION locations.html. will be date/time stamped and returned
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace to the commenter.
Federal Aviation Administration Designations and Reporting Points, is All communications received on or
published yearly and effective on before the specified closing date for
14 CFR Part 71 September 15. comments will be considered before
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0320; Airspace FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John taking action on the proposed rule. The
Docket No. 17–ASO–12] Fornito, Operations Support Group, proposal contained in this notice may
Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation be changed in light of the comments
Proposed Establishment of Class E Administration, P.O. Box 20636,
Airspace; Picayune, MS received. A report summarizing each
Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) substantive public contact with FAA
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 305–6364. personnel concerned with this
Administration (FAA), DOT. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: rulemaking will be filed in the docket.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Authority for This Rulemaking Availability of NPRMs
(NPRM).
The FAA’s authority to issue rules An electronic copy of this document
SUMMARY: This action proposes to regarding aviation safety is found in may be downloaded through the
establish Class E airspace extending Title 49 of the United States Code. internet at http://www.regulations.gov.
upward from 700 feet above the surface Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the Recently published rulemaking
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at Highland Community Hospital authority of the FAA Administrator. documents can also be accessed through
Heliport, Picayune, MS, to Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, the FAA’s Web page at http://
accommodate new area navigation describes in more detail the scope of the www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/
(RNAV) global positioning system (GPS) agency’s authority. This proposed airspace_amendments/.
standard instrument approach rulemaking is promulgated under the You may review the public docket
procedures (SIAPs) serving Highland authority described in Subtitle VII, Part containing the proposal, any comments
Community Hospital Heliport. A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that received, and any final disposition in
Controlled airspace is necessary for the section, the FAA is charged with person in the Dockets Office (see the
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| 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 | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | Comments must be received on or before July 21, 2017. | |
| Contact | John Fornito, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 305-6364. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 25989 | |
| CFR Associated | Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air) |
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