82_FR_28108 82 FR 27991 - Establishment of Class E Airspace; Grayling, AK

82 FR 27991 - Establishment of Class E Airspace; Grayling, AK

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 117 (June 20, 2017)

Page Range27991-27992
FR Document2017-12706

This action establishes Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Grayling Airport, AK, to support the development of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations under standard instrument approach and departure procedures at the airport, and for the safety and management of aircraft within the National Airspace System.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 117 (Tuesday, June 20, 2017) 
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 117 (Tuesday, June 20, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 27991-27992]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-12706]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2016-9333; Airspace Docket No. 16-AAL-4]


Establishment of Class E Airspace; Grayling, AK

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes Class E airspace extending upward from 
700 feet above the surface at Grayling Airport, AK, to support the 
development of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations under standard 
instrument approach and departure procedures at the airport, and for 
the safety and management of aircraft within the National Airspace 
System.

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 this material 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: Robert LaPlante, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 1601 
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425) 203-4566.

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 establishes Class E airspace at Grayling Airport, Grayling, AK to 
support the development of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations 
under standard instrument approach and departure procedures at the 
airport, and for the safety and management of aircraft within the 
National Airspace System.

History

    On March 06, 2017, the FAA published in the Federal Register (82 FR 
12525) Docket FAA-2016-9333 a notice of proposed rulemaking to 
establish Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the 
surface at Grayling Airport, Grayling, AK. Interested parties were 
invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written 
comments on the proposal to the FAA. Two comments supporting the 
proposed rule were received from Taylor Emmerich and H T.
    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.

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 establishes Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet 
above the surface within a 6.5-mile radius of Grayling Airport, 
Grayling, AK, and that airspace 2 miles on each side of the 024[deg] 
bearing from the airport extending from the 6.5-mile radius to 8 miles 
northeast of the airport and that airspace 2 miles on each side of 
182[deg] bearing from the airport extending from the 6.5-mile radius to 
11.2 miles south of the airport.
    This airspace is necessary to support IFR operations in new 
standard instrument approach and departure procedures at the airport.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

    The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an 
established

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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, will 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 5-6.5a. This airspace action is not expected to 
cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no 
extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an 
environmental assessment.

Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

Adoption of the Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation 
Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR 
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

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1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 
10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.

Sec.  71.1  [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, and 
effective September 15, 2016, is amended as follows:

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

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AAL AK E5 Grayling, AK [New]

Grayling Airport, Alaska
    (Lat. 62[deg]53'31'' N., long. 160[deg]03'59'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 6.5-mile radius of Grayling Airport, and that airspace 2 
miles each side of the 024[deg] bearing from the airport extending 
from the 6.5-mile radius to 8 miles northeast of the airport, and 
that airspace 2 miles each side of 182[deg] bearing from the airport 
extending from the 6.5-mile radius to 11.2 miles south of the 
airport.

    Issued in Seattle, Washington, on June 13, 2017.
Sam S.L. Shrimpton,
Acting Group Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2017-12706 Filed 6-19-17; 8:45 am]
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Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 117 / Tuesday, June 20, 2017 / Rules and Regulations 27991 significant environmental impacts, and ACTION: Final rule. Class E airspace at Grayling Airport, no extraordinary circumstances exist Grayling, AK to support the that warrant preparation of an SUMMARY: This action establishes Class development of instrument flight rules environmental assessment. E airspace extending upward from 700 (IFR) operations under standard feet above the surface at Grayling instrument approach and departure Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Airport, AK, to support the procedures at the airport, and for the Airspace, Incorporation by reference, development of instrument flight rules safety and management of aircraft Navigation (air). (IFR) operations under standard within the National Airspace System. instrument approach and departure Adoption of the Amendment procedures at the airport, and for the History In consideration of the foregoing, the safety and management of aircraft On March 06, 2017, the FAA Federal Aviation Administration within the National Airspace System. published in the Federal Register (82 amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, August 17, FR 12525) Docket FAA–2016–9333 a 2017. The Director of the Federal notice of proposed rulemaking to PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, Register approves this incorporation by establish Class E airspace extending B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR reference action under Title 1, Code of upward from 700 feet above the surface TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to at Grayling Airport, Grayling, AK. REPORTING POINTS the annual revision of FAA Order Interested parties were invited to 7400.11 and publication of conforming participate in this rulemaking effort by ■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 submitting written comments on the amendments. continues to read as follows: proposal to the FAA. Two comments ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A, Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 40103, 40113, Airspace Designations and Reporting supporting the proposed rule were 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959– received from Taylor Emmerich and H Points, and subsequent amendments can 1963 Comp., p. 389. T. be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ § 71.1 [Amended] air_traffic/publications/. For further Class E airspace designations are information, you can contact the published in paragraph 6005 of FAA ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in Order 7400.11A, dated August 3, 2016, Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A, and effective September 15, 2016, which Administration, 800 Independence Airspace Designations and Reporting is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; Points, dated August 3, 2016, effective 71.1. The Class E airspace designation telephone: (202) 267–8783. September 15, 2016, is amended as listed in this document will be The Order is also available for follows: published subsequently in the Order. inspection at the National Archives and Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Records Administration (NARA). For Availability and Summary of Designated as Surface Areas. information on the availability of this Documents for Incorporation by * * * * * material at NARA, call (202) 741–6030, Reference or go to http://www.archives.gov/ ANM OR E2 Eugene, OR [Amended] federal_register/code_of_federal- This document amends FAA Order Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, OR regulations/ibr_locations.html. 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and (Lat. 44°07′29″ N., long. 123°12′43″ W.) FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, That airspace extending upward from the Designations and Reporting Points, is and effective September 15, 2016. FAA surface within a 4.6-mile radius of Mahlon published yearly and effective on Order 7400.11A is publicly available as Sweet Field Airport. This Class E airspace September 15. listed in the ADDRESSES section of this area is effective during the specific dates and document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: times established in advance by a Notice to Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, Airmen. The effective date and time will Robert LaPlante, Federal Aviation air traffic service routes, and reporting thereafter be continuously published in the Administration, Operations Support points. Chart Supplement. Group, Western Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057; The Rule Issued in Seattle, Washington, on June 13, 2017. telephone (425) 203–4566. This amendment to Title 14, Code of Sam S.L. Shrimpton, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 Acting Group Manager, Operations Support Authority for This Rulemaking establishes Class E airspace extending Group, Western Service Center. upward from 700 feet above the surface The FAA’s authority to issue rules within a 6.5-mile radius of Grayling [FR Doc. 2017–12708 Filed 6–19–17; 8:45 am] regarding aviation safety is found in Airport, Grayling, AK, and that airspace BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Title 49 of the United States Code. 2 miles on each side of the 024° bearing Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the from the airport extending from the 6.5- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION authority of the FAA Administrator. mile radius to 8 miles northeast of the Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, airport and that airspace 2 miles on each Federal Aviation Administration describes in more detail the scope of the side of 182° bearing from the airport agency’s authority. This rulemaking is extending from the 6.5-mile radius to 14 CFR Part 71 promulgated under the authority 11.2 miles south of the airport. asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with RULES described in Subtitle VII, Part A, This airspace is necessary to support [Docket No. FAA–2016–9333; Airspace Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that Docket No. 16–AAL–4] IFR operations in new standard section, the FAA is charged with instrument approach and departure Establishment of Class E Airspace; prescribing regulations to assign the use procedures at the airport. Grayling, AK of airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient use of Regulatory Notices and Analyses AGENCY:Federal Aviation airspace. This regulation is within the The FAA has determined that this Administration (FAA), DOT. scope of that authority as it establishes regulation only involves an established VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:57 Jun 19, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\20JNR1.SGM 20JNR1

27992 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 117 / Tuesday, June 20, 2017 / Rules and Regulations body of technical regulations for which AAL AK E5 Grayling, AK [New] For Examination frequent and routine amendments are Grayling Airport, Alaska 1. U.S. Department of Transportation, necessary to keep them operationally (Lat. 62°53′31″ N., long. 160°03′59″ W.) Docket Ops–M30, 1200 New Jersey current, is non-controversial and That airspace extending upward from 700 Avenue SE., West Bldg., Ground Floor, unlikely to result in adverse or negative feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile Washington, DC 20590–0001; comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a radius of Grayling Airport, and that airspace 2. The FAA Air Traffic Organization ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under 2 miles each side of the 024° bearing from the airport extending from the 6.5-mile radius to Service Area in which the affected Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a airport is located; ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT 8 miles northeast of the airport, and that airspace 2 miles each side of 182° bearing 3. The office of Aeronautical Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 from the airport extending from the 6.5-mile Navigation Products, 6500 South FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) radius to 11.2 miles south of the airport. MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK does not warrant preparation of a 73169 or, Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated Issued in Seattle, Washington, on June 13, 2017. 4. The National Archives and Records impact is so minimal. Since this is a Administration (NARA). routine matter that only affects air traffic Sam S.L. Shrimpton, For information on the availability of procedures and air navigation, it is Acting Group Manager, Operations Support this material at NARA, call 202–741– certified that this rule, when Group, Western Service Center. 6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/ promulgated, will not have a significant [FR Doc. 2017–12706 Filed 6–19–17; 8:45 am] federal_register/code_of_federal_ economic impact on a substantial BILLING CODE 4910–13–P regulations/ibr_locations.html. number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Availability DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION All SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and Environmental Review ODPs are available online free of charge. Federal Aviation Administration The FAA has determined that this Visit the National Flight Data Center action qualifies for categorical exclusion online at nfdc.faa.gov to register. 14 CFR Part 97 under the National Environmental Additionally, individual SIAP and Policy Act in accordance with FAA [Docket No. 31135; Amdt. No. 3748] Takeoff Minimums and ODP copies may Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental be obtained from the FAA Air Traffic Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ Standard Instrument Approach Organization Service Area in which the paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums affected airport is located. is not expected to cause any potentially and Obstacle Departure Procedures; FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: significant environmental impacts, and Miscellaneous Amendments Thomas J. Nichols, Flight Procedure no extraordinary circumstances exist Standards Branch (AFS–420) Flight that warrant preparation of an AGENCY: Federal Aviation Technologies and Procedures Division, environmental assessment. Administration (FAA), DOT. Flight Standards Service, Federal ACTION: Final rule. Aviation Administration, Mike Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Monroney Aeronautical Center, 6500 SUMMARY: This rule amends, suspends, Airspace, Incorporation by reference, South MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, or removes Standard Instrument Navigation (air). OK 73169 (Mail Address: P.O. Box Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and 25082 Oklahoma City, OK 73125) Adoption of the Amendment associated Takeoff Minimums and telephone: (405) 954–4164. Obstacle Departure Procedures for In consideration of the foregoing, the operations at certain airports. These SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This rule Federal Aviation Administration regulatory actions are needed because of amends Title 14, Code of Federal amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: the adoption of new or revised criteria, Regulations, Part 97 (14 CFR part 97) by or because of changes occurring in the amending the referenced SIAPs. The PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, complete regulatory description of each B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR National Airspace System, such as the commissioning of new navigational SIAP is listed on the appropriate FAA TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND Form 8260, as modified by the National REPORTING POINTS facilities, adding new obstacles, or changing air traffic requirements. These Flight Data Center (NFDC)/Permanent changes are designed to provide for the Notice to Airmen (P–NOTAM), and is ■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 incorporated by reference under 5 continues to read as follows: safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace and to promote safe flight U.S.C. 552(a), 1 CFR part 51, and 14 Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, operations under instrument flight rules CFR 97.20. The large number of SIAPs, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, their complex nature, and the need for 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. at the affected airports. a special format make their verbatim DATES: This rule is effective June 20, publication in the Federal Register § 71.1 [Amended] 2017. The compliance date for each expensive and impractical. Further, SIAP, associated Takeoff Minimums, airmen do not use the regulatory text of ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in and ODP is specified in the amendatory 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A, the SIAPs, but refer to their graphic provisions. depiction on charts printed by Airspace Designations and Reporting asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with RULES The incorporation by reference of publishers of aeronautical materials. Points, dated August 3, 2016, and certain publications listed in the effective September 15, 2016, is Thus, the advantages of incorporation regulations is approved by the Director by reference are realized and amended as follows: of the Federal Register as of June 20, publication of the complete description Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas 2017. of each SIAP contained on FAA form Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More ADDRESSES: Availability of matter documents is unnecessary. 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Document Created: 2017-06-20 02:21:14
Document Modified: 2017-06-20 02:21:14
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesEffective 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.
ContactRobert LaPlante, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425) 203-4566.
FR Citation82 FR 27991 
CFR AssociatedAirspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)
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