82_FR_31091 82 FR 30964 - Amendment of Class D and E Airspace; Tucson, AZ

82 FR 30964 - Amendment of Class D and E Airspace; Tucson, AZ

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 127 (July 5, 2017)

Page Range30964-30965
FR Document2017-13989

This action amends the legal description of the Class E airspace designated as an extension, at Ryan Field, Tucson, AZ, eliminating the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) part-time status. This action also updates the geographic coordinates of this airport in the associated Class D and E airspace areas to match the FAA's current aeronautical database. This action does not affect the charted boundaries or operating requirements of the airspace.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 127 (Wednesday, July 5, 2017) 
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 127 (Wednesday, July 5, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-13989]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0218; Airspace Docket No. 17-AWP-4]


Amendment of Class D and E Airspace; Tucson, AZ

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule, technical amendment.

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SUMMARY: This action amends the legal description of the Class E 
airspace designated as an extension, at Ryan Field, Tucson, AZ, 
eliminating the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) part-time status. This action 
also updates the geographic coordinates of this airport in the 
associated Class D and E airspace areas to match the FAA's current 
aeronautical database. This action does not affect the charted 
boundaries or operating requirements of the airspace.

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 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 
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 removes NOTAM part-time information for Class E airspace 
designated as an extension, and amends the geographic coordinates in 
the associated Class D and E airspace for Ryan Field, Tucson, AZ.

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History

    The FAA Aeronautical Information Services branch found the Class E 
airspace designated as an extension, for Ryan Field, Tucson, AZ, as 
published in FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and Reporting 
Points, does not require part time status. Also, after a review, the 
FAA found the geographic coordinates referenced in the airspace legal 
descriptions under Class D and Class E airspace for Ryan Field, Tucson, 
AZ, do not match the FAA's current aeronautical database. This action 
makes these updates.
    Additionally, an editorial change is made to the Class D and Class 
E airspace legal descriptions replacing Airport/Facility Directory with 
the term Chart Supplement.
    Class D and Class E airspace designations are published in 
paragraph 5000, 6002, 6004, and 6005, respectively, 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 D and 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 action amends Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 by eliminating the following language from the legal 
description of Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class D 
at Ryan Field, Tucson, AZ, ``This Class E airspace 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 Airport/Facility Directory''. Also, this action 
updates the geographic coordinates of Ryan Field airport in the 
associated Class D and Class E airspace areas for the airport to match 
the FAA's current aeronautical database. Lastly, this action replaces 
the outdated term Airport/Facility Directory with the term Chart 
Supplement in the Class D and E airspace legal descriptions.
    This action is an administrative change and does not affect the 
boundaries, altitudes, or operating requirements of the airspace, 
therefore, notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) is 
unnecessary.

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 5-6.5a. 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, 
effective September 15, 2016, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.

* * * * *

AWP AZ D Tucson-Ryan Field, AZ [Amended]

Tucson-Ryan Field, AZ
    (Lat. 32[deg]08'32'' N., long. 111[deg]10'28'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface up to but not 
including 4,200 feet MSL within a 4-mile radius of Tucson-Ryan 
Field. 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.

* * * * *

AWP AZ E2 Tucson-Ryan Field, AZ [Amended]

Tucson-Ryan Field, AZ
    (Lat. 32[deg]08'32'' N., long. 111[deg]10'28'' W.)

    Within a 4-mile radius of Tucson-Ryan Field. 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.

* * * * *

AWP AZ E4 Tucson-Ryan Field, AZ [Amended]

Tucson-Ryan Field, AZ
    (Lat. 32[deg]08'32'' N., long. 111[deg]10'28'' W.)
Ryan NDB
    (Lat. 32[deg]08'20'' N., long. 111[deg]09'41'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within 1.8 miles 
each side of the Tucson-Ryan Runway 6 Localizer extending from the 
4-mile radius of Tucson-Ryan Field to 6.1 miles southwest of the 
airport, and within 1.8 miles each side of the 317[deg] bearing from 
the Ryan NDB extending from the 4-mile radius of Tucson-Ryan Field 
to 6.1 miles northwest of the airport.

    Issued in Seattle, Washington, on June 26, 2017.
Sam S.L. Shrimpton,
Acting Group Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2017-13989 Filed 7-3-17; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

30964 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 127 / Wednesday, July 5, 2017 / Rules and Regulations (3) Do an HFEC inspection for cracking of (k) Related Information the associated Class D and E airspace the right side STA 312, STA 328, and STA For more information about this AD, areas to match the FAA’s current 344, section 41 lower lobe frames. contact Galib Abumeri, Aerospace Engineer, aeronautical database. This action does (i) Service Information Exceptions Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los not affect the charted boundaries or Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), operating requirements of the airspace. (1) Where paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–53A1354, DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, August 17, 90712–4137; phone: 562–627–5324; fax: 562– dated December 2, 2016, specifies a compliance time ‘‘after the original date of 627–5210; email: galib.abumeri@faa.gov. 2017. The Director of the Federal this service bulletin,’’ this AD requires (l) Material Incorporated by Reference Register approves this incorporation by compliance within the specified compliance reference action under Title 1, Code of (1) The Director of the Federal Register time after the effective date of this AD. approved the incorporation by reference Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to (2) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin (IBR) of the service information listed in this the annual revision of FAA Order 737–53A1354, dated December 2, 2016, paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR 7400.11 and publication of conforming specifies to contact Boeing for repair amendments. part 51. instructions, and specifies that action as (2) You must use this service information Required for Compliance (RC), this AD as applicable to do the actions required by ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A, requires repair before further flight using a Airspace Designations and Reporting this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. method approved in accordance with the Points, and subsequent amendments can (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737– procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this be viewed on line at http:// 53A1354, dated December 2, 2016. AD. (ii) Reserved. www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (3) For service information identified in For further information, you can contact (AMOCs) this AD, contact Boeing Commercial the Airspace Policy Group, Federal (1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Aviation Administration, 800 Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; Independence Avenue SW., authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if Washington, DC 20591; telephone: 202– requested using the procedures found in 14 telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https:// www.myboeingfleet.com. 267–8783. The Order is also available CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, (4) You may view this service information for inspection at the National Archives send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, and Records Administration (NARA). appropriate. If sending information directly 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For For information on the availability of to the manager of the ACO, send it to the information on the availability of this this material at NARA, call 202–741– attention of the person identified in material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. 6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/ paragraph (k) of this AD. Information may be (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the federal_register/code_of_federal- emailed to: 9-ANM-LAACO-AMOC- regulations/ibr_locations.html. Requests@faa.gov. National Archives and Records (2) Before using any approved AMOC, Administration (NARA). For information on FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace notify your appropriate principal inspector, the availability of this material at NARA, call Designations and Reporting Points, is or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// published yearly and effective on of the local flight standards district office/ www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- September 15. certificate holding district office. locations.html. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 21, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: level of safety may be used for any repair, 2017. Robert LaPlante, Federal Aviation modification, or alteration required by this John P. Piccola, Jr., Administration, Operations Support AD if it is approved by the Boeing Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Group, Western Service Center, 1601 Commercial Airplanes Organization Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057; Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Designation Authorization (ODA) that has telephone (425) 203–4566. been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles [FR Doc. 2017–13761 Filed 7–3–17; 8:45 am] ACO, to make those findings. To be BILLING CODE 4910–13–P SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: approved, the repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must meet Authority for This Rulemaking the certification basis of the airplane, and the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION The FAA’s authority to issue rules approval must specifically refer to this AD. (4) Except as required by paragraph (i)(2) regarding aviation safety is found in Federal Aviation Administration Title 49 of the United States Code. of this AD: For service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the 14 CFR Part 71 authority of the FAA Administrator. for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii) of this AD [Docket No. FAA–2017–0218; Airspace Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, apply. Docket No. 17–AWP–4] describes in more detail the scope of the (i) The steps labeled as RC, including agency’s authority. This rulemaking is substeps under an RC step and any figures Amendment of Class D and E promulgated under the authority identified in an RC step, must be done to Airspace; Tucson, AZ comply with the AD. If a step or substep is described in Subtitle VII, Part A, labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC AGENCY: Federal Aviation Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that requirement is removed from that step or Administration (FAA), DOT. section, the FAA is charged with substep. An AMOC is required for any ACTION: Final rule, technical prescribing regulations to assign the use deviations to RC steps, including substeps amendment. of airspace necessary to ensure the and identified figures. safety of aircraft and the efficient use of sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be SUMMARY: This action amends the legal airspace. This regulation is within the deviated from using accepted methods in description of the Class E airspace scope of that authority as it removes accordance with the operator’s maintenance or inspection program without obtaining designated as an extension, at Ryan NOTAM part-time information for Class approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, Field, Tucson, AZ, eliminating the E airspace designated as an extension, including substeps and identified figures, can Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) part-time and amends the geographic coordinates still be done as specified, and the airplane status. This action also updates the in the associated Class D and E airspace can be put back in an airworthy condition. geographic coordinates of this airport in for Ryan Field, Tucson, AZ. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:11 Jul 03, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\05JYR1.SGM 05JYR1

Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 127 / Wednesday, July 5, 2017 / Rules and Regulations 30965 History This action is an administrative Airspace Designations and Reporting The FAA Aeronautical Information change and does not affect the Points, dated August 3, 2016, effective Services branch found the Class E boundaries, altitudes, or operating September 15, 2016, is amended as airspace designated as an extension, for requirements of the airspace, therefore, follows: Ryan Field, Tucson, AZ, as published in notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) is unnecessary. Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace. FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace * * * * * Designations and Reporting Points, does Regulatory Notices and Analyses not require part time status. Also, after AWP AZ D Tucson-Ryan Field, AZ The FAA has determined that this [Amended] a review, the FAA found the geographic regulation only involves an established coordinates referenced in the airspace Tucson-Ryan Field, AZ body of technical regulations for which legal descriptions under Class D and (Lat. 32°08′32″ N., long. 111°10′28″ W.) frequent and routine amendments are Class E airspace for Ryan Field, Tucson, That airspace extending upward from the necessary to keep them operationally AZ, do not match the FAA’s current surface up to but not including 4,200 feet current, is non-controversial and aeronautical database. This action MSL within a 4-mile radius of Tucson-Ryan unlikely to result in adverse or negative makes these updates. Field. This Class D airspace area is effective comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a Additionally, an editorial change is during the specific dates and times ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under made to the Class D and Class E airspace established in advance by a Notice to Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a legal descriptions replacing Airport/ Airmen. The effective date and time will ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT Facility Directory with the term Chart thereafter be continuously published in the Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 Supplement. Chart Supplement. FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) Class D and Class E airspace does not warrant preparation of a Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace designations are published in paragraph Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated Designated as Surface Areas. 5000, 6002, 6004, and 6005, impact is so minimal. Since this is a * * * * * respectively, of FAA Order 7400.11A routine matter that only affects air traffic dated August 3, 2016, and effective AWP AZ E2 Tucson-Ryan Field, AZ procedures and air navigation, it is September 15, 2016, which is [Amended] certified that this rule, when incorporated by reference in 14 CFR promulgated, does not have a significant Tucson-Ryan Field, AZ 71.1. The Class D and Class E airspace economic impact on a substantial (Lat. 32°08′32″ N., long. 111°10′28″ W.) designations listed in this document number of small entities under the Within a 4-mile radius of Tucson-Ryan will be published subsequently in the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Field. This Class E airspace area is effective Order. Environmental Review during the specific dates and times Availability and Summary of established in advance by a Notice to Documents for Incorporation by The FAA has determined that this Airmen. The effective date and time will Reference action qualifies for categorical exclusion thereafter be continuously published in the under the National Environmental Chart Supplement. This document amends FAA Order Policy Act in accordance with FAA 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Areas Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, Designated as an Extension to a Class D or Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ and effective September 15, 2016. FAA Class E Surface Area. paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action Order 7400.11A is publicly available as * * * * * is not expected to cause any potentially listed in the ADDRESSES section of this significant environmental impacts, and AWP AZ E4 Tucson-Ryan Field, AZ document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists no extraordinary circumstances exist [Amended] Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, that warrant preparation of an air traffic service routes, and reporting Tucson-Ryan Field, AZ environmental assessment. points. (Lat. 32°08′32″ N., long. 111°10′28″ W.) Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Ryan NDB The Rule Airspace, Incorporation by reference, (Lat. 32°08′20″ N., long. 111°09′41″ W.) This action amends Title 14, Code of Navigation (air). That airspace extending upward from the Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by surface within 1.8 miles each side of the eliminating the following language from Adoption of the Amendment Tucson-Ryan Runway 6 Localizer extending the legal description of Class E airspace In consideration of the foregoing, the from the 4-mile radius of Tucson-Ryan Field designated as an extension to a Class D Federal Aviation Administration to 6.1 miles southwest of the airport, and at Ryan Field, Tucson, AZ, ‘‘This Class amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: within 1.8 miles each side of the 317° bearing E airspace is effective during the from the Ryan NDB extending from the 4- specific dates and times established in PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, mile radius of Tucson-Ryan Field to 6.1 miles advance by a Notice to Airmen. The B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR northwest of the airport. effective date and time will thereafter be TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND Issued in Seattle, Washington, on June 26, continuously published in the Airport/ REPORTING POINTS 2017. Facility Directory’’. Also, this action updates the geographic coordinates of ■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 Sam S.L. Shrimpton, Ryan Field airport in the associated continues to read as follows: Acting Group Manager, Operations Support sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES Class D and Class E airspace areas for Group, Western Service Center. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, the airport to match the FAA’s current 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, [FR Doc. 2017–13989 Filed 7–3–17; 8:45 am] aeronautical database. Lastly, this action 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P replaces the outdated term Airport/ Facility Directory with the term Chart § 71.1 [Amended] Supplement in the Class D and E ■ 2. 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Document Created: 2017-07-04 02:01:08
Document Modified: 2017-07-04 02:01:08
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule, technical amendment.
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 30964 
CFR AssociatedAirspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)
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