82_FR_33931 82 FR 33792 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Albany, GA

82 FR 33792 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Albany, GA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 139 (July 21, 2017)

Page Range33792-33793
FR Document2017-15289

This action amends Class E Airspace Designated as an Extension to a Class D Surface Area by eliminating the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) part time status for Southwest Georgia Regional Airport, Albany, GA. This action corrects differences between the descriptions of Class D airspace and Class E surface areas and their associated Class E surface area extensions. This action enhances the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 139 (Friday, July 21, 2017) 
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 139 (Friday, July 21, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 33792-33793]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-15289]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2016-9488; Airspace Docket No. 16-ASO-18]


Amendment of Class E Airspace; Albany, GA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends Class E Airspace Designated as an Extension 
to a Class D Surface Area by eliminating the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) 
part time status for Southwest Georgia Regional Airport, Albany, GA. 
This action corrects differences between the descriptions of Class D 
airspace and Class E surface areas and their associated Class E surface 
area extensions. This action enhances the safety and management of 
Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations.

[[Page 33793]]


DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, October 12, 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: 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 amends Class E airspace designated as an extension to Class D 
airspace at Southwest Georgia Regional Airport, Albany, GA.

History

    On April 25, 2017, the FAA published in the Federal Register a 
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) (82 FR 19008) Docket No. FAA-2016-
9488, to amend Class E Airspace Designated as an Extension to a Class D 
Surface Area at Southwest Georgia Regional Airport, Albany, GA, by 
eliminating the NOTAM part-time status information. 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 E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6004 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 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 amends Class E Airspace designated as an extension to a Class D 
surface area at Southwest Georgia Regional Airport, Albany, GA, by 
eliminating the NOTAM information from the regulatory text that reads, 
``This Class E airspace area is effective during the specific dates and 
time established in advance by Notice to Airmen. The effective date and 
time will thereafter be continuously published in the Airport/Facility 
Directory.'' This action brings the airspace description for the 
airport listed in FAA Order 7400.11A in line with the airspace hours 
listed in the applicable Chart Supplement.

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. 
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 6004 Class E Airspace Designated as an Extension to a 
Class D Surface Area.

* * * * *

ASO GA E4 Albany-Southwest Georgia Regional Airport, GA [Amended]

Southwest Georgia Regional Airport, GA
    (Lat. 31[deg]32'08'' N., long. 84[deg]11'40'' W.)
Pecan VORTAC
    (Lat. 31[deg]39'19'' N., long. 84[deg]17'35'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within 1.3 miles 
each side of Pecan VORTAC 143[deg] radial, extending from the 4.2-
mile radius of Southwest Georgia Regional Airport to 1 mile 
southeast of the VORTAC.

    Issued in College Park, Georgia, on July 13, 2017.
Ryan W. Almasy,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic 
Organization.
[FR Doc. 2017-15289 Filed 7-20-17; 8:45 am]
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33792 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 139 / Friday, July 21, 2017 / Rules and Regulations Laster), Federal Aviation upward from 700 feet above the surface PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, Administration, Operations Support within the 6.4-mile radius of Orange B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR Group, Central Service Center, 10101 City Municipal Airport, Orange City, IA, TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX and within 2 miles each side of the 165° REPORTING POINTS 76177; telephone (817) 222–5802. bearing from the airport extending from SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: the 6.4-mile radius to 10.1 miles south ■ 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR of the airport. The segment each side of part 71 continues to read as follows: Authority for This Rulemaking the 172° bearing from the Orange City Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, The FAA’s authority to issue rules NDB extending from the 6.4-mile radius 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, regarding aviation safety is found in to 7.4 miles south of the airport is 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. Title 49 of the United States Code. removed due to the decommissioning of Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the § 71.1 [Amended] the NDB, and cancellation of the NDB authority of the FAA Administrator. approach. The airport coordinates are ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, amended to be in concert with the 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A, describes in more detail the scope of the FAA’s aeronautical database. This Airspace Designations and Reporting agency’s authority. This rulemaking is action enhances the safety and Points, dated August 3, 2016, and promulgated under the authority management of the standard instrument effective September 15, 2016, is described in Subtitle VII, Part A, approach procedures for IFR operations amended as follows: Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that at the airport. Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas section, the FAA is charged with Regulatory Notices and Analyses Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More prescribing regulations to assign the use Above the Surface of the Earth. of airspace necessary to ensure the The FAA has determined that this * * * * * safety of aircraft and the efficient use of regulation only involves an established airspace. This regulation is within the ACE IA E5 Orange City, IA [Amended] body of technical regulations for which scope of that authority as it modifies Orange City Municipal Airport, IA frequent and routine amendments are Class E airspace extending up to and (Lat. 42°59′20″ N., long. 96°03′45″ W.) necessary to keep them operationally including 700 feet above the surface That airspace extending upward from 700 current, is non-controversial and area at Orange City Municipal Airport. feet above the surface within a 6.4-mile unlikely to result in adverse or negative radius of Orange City Municipal Airport and History comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a within 2 miles each side of the 165° bearing The FAA published in the Federal ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under from the airport extending from the 6.4-mile Register (82 FR 19194, April 26, 2017) Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a radius to 10.1 miles south of the airport. Docket No. FAA–2017–0284 a notice of ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on July 12, proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to modify Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 2017. Class E airspace extending upward from FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) Walter Tweedy, 700 feet above the surface at Orange City does not warrant preparation of a Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Municipal Airport, Orange City, IA. regulatory evaluation as the anticipated ATO Central Service Center. Interested parties were invited to impact is so minimal. Since this is a [FR Doc. 2017–15273 Filed 7–20–17; 8:45 am] participate in this rulemaking effort by routine matter that will only affect air BILLING CODE 4910–13–P submitting written comments on the traffic procedures and air navigation, it proposal to the FAA. No comments is certified that this rule, when were received. Class E airspace promulgated, does not have a significant DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION designations are published in paragraph economic impact on a substantial 6005 of FAA Order 7400.11A, dated number of small entities under the Federal Aviation Administration August 3, 2016, and effective September criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. 15, 2016, which is incorporated by Environmental Review 14 CFR Part 71 reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E [Docket No. FAA–2016–9488; Airspace airspace designations listed in this The FAA has determined that this Docket No. 16–ASO–18] document will be published action qualifies for categorical exclusion subsequently in the Order. under the National Environmental Amendment of Class E Airspace; Policy Act in accordance with FAA Albany, GA Availability and Summary of Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental Documents for Incorporation by AGENCY: Federal Aviation Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ Reference Administration (FAA), DOT. paragraph 5–6.5.a. This airspace action This document amends FAA Order is not expected to cause any potentially ACTION: Final rule. 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and significant environmental impacts, and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, no extraordinary circumstances exist SUMMARY: This action amends Class E and effective September 15, 2016. FAA that warrant preparation of an Airspace Designated as an Extension to Order 7400.11A is publicly available as environmental assessment. a Class D Surface Area by eliminating listed in the ADDRESSES section of this the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) part document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 time status for Southwest Georgia Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, Regional Airport, Albany, GA. This sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES Airspace, Incorporation by reference, action corrects differences between the air traffic service routes, and reporting Navigation (air). descriptions of Class D airspace and points. Adoption of the Amendment Class E surface areas and their The Rule associated Class E surface area This amendment to Title 14 Code of In consideration of the foregoing, the extensions. This action enhances the Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 Federal Aviation Administration safety and management of Instrument amends Class E airspace extending amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: Flight Rules (IFR) operations. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:05 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\21JYR1.SGM 21JYR1

Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 139 / Friday, July 21, 2017 / Rules and Regulations 33793 DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, October 12, an Extension to a Class D Surface Area certified that this rule, when 2017. The Director of the Federal at Southwest Georgia Regional Airport, promulgated, does not have a significant Register approves this incorporation by Albany, GA, by eliminating the NOTAM economic impact on a substantial reference action under title 1, Code of part-time status information. Interested number of small entities under the Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to parties were invited to participate in criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. the annual revision of FAA Order this rulemaking effort by submitting Environmental Review 7400.11 and publication of conforming written comments on the proposal to the amendments. FAA. No comments were received. The FAA has determined that this ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A, Class E airspace designations are action qualifies for categorical exclusion Airspace Designations and Reporting published in paragraph 6004 FAA Order under the National Environmental Points, and subsequent amendments can 7400.11A dated August 3, 2016, and Policy Act in accordance with FAA be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ effective September 15, 2016, which is Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental incorporated by reference in 14 CFR Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ air_traffic/publications/. For further 71.1. The Class D and E airspace paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action information, you can contact the designations listed in this document is not expected to cause any potentially Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation will be published subsequently in the significant environmental impacts, and Administration, 800 Independence Order. no extraordinary circumstances exist Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; that warrant preparation of an telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is Availability and Summary of environmental assessment. also available for inspection at the Documents for Incorporation by National Archives and Records Reference Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Administration (NARA). For This document amends FAA Order Airspace, Incorporation by reference, information on the availability of FAA 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and Navigation (air). Order 7400.11A at NARA, call (202) Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, 741–6030, or go to http:// Adoption of the Amendment and effective September 15, 2016. FAA www.archives.gov/federal_register/ Order 7400.11A is publicly available as In consideration of the foregoing, the code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_ listed in the ADDRESSES section of this Federal Aviation Administration locations.html. document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, Designations and Reporting Points, is PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, air traffic service routes, and reporting published yearly and effective on B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR points. September 15. TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John The Rule REPORTING POINTS Fornito, Operations Support Group, This amendment to Title 14, Code of ■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 continues to read as follows: Administration, P.O. Box 20636, amends Class E Airspace designated as Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) an extension to a Class D surface area at Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 305–6364. 40113, 40120, E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, Southwest Georgia Regional Airport, 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Albany, GA, by eliminating the NOTAM information from the regulatory text that § 71.1 [Amended] Authority for This Rulemaking reads, ‘‘This Class E airspace area is ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in The FAA’s authority to issue rules effective during the specific dates and 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A, regarding aviation safety is found in time established in advance by Notice to Airspace Designations and Reporting Title 49 of the United States Code. Airmen. The effective date and time will Points, dated August 3, 2016, effective Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the thereafter be continuously published in September 15, 2016, is amended as authority of the FAA Administrator. the Airport/Facility Directory.’’ This follows: Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, action brings the airspace description describes in more detail the scope of the for the airport listed in FAA Order Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace agency’s authority. This rulemaking is 7400.11A in line with the airspace Designated as an Extension to a Class D Surface Area. promulgated under the authority hours listed in the applicable Chart described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Supplement. * * * * * Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that ASO GA E4 Albany-Southwest Georgia Regulatory Notices and Analyses section, the FAA is charged with Regional Airport, GA [Amended] prescribing regulations to assign the use The FAA has determined that this Southwest Georgia Regional Airport, GA of airspace necessary to ensure the regulation only involves an established (Lat. 31°32′08″ N., long. 84°11′40″ W.) safety of aircraft and the efficient use of body of technical regulations for which Pecan VORTAC airspace. This regulation is within the frequent and routine amendments are (Lat. 31°39′19″ N., long. 84°17′35″ W.) scope of that authority as it amends necessary to keep them operationally That airspace extending upward from the Class E airspace designated as an current. It, therefore: (1) Is not a surface within 1.3 miles each side of Pecan extension to Class D airspace at ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under VORTAC 143° radial, extending from the 4.2- Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a mile radius of Southwest Georgia Regional Southwest Georgia Regional Airport, ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT Airport to 1 mile southeast of the VORTAC. Albany, GA. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 Issued in College Park, Georgia, on July 13, History FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) 2017. On April 25, 2017, the FAA published does not warrant preparation of a Ryan W. Almasy, in the Federal Register a notice of regulatory evaluation as the anticipated Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern proposed rulemaking (NPRM) (82 FR impact is so minimal. Since this is a Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. 19008) Docket No. FAA–2016–9488, to routine matter that only affects air traffic [FR Doc. 2017–15289 Filed 7–20–17; 8:45 am] amend Class E Airspace Designated as procedures and air navigation, it is BILLING CODE 4910–13–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:05 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\21JYR1.SGM 21JYR1


Document Created: 2017-07-21 06:00:27
Document Modified: 2017-07-21 06:00:27
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, October 12, 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.
ContactJohn Fornito, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 305-6364.
FR Citation82 FR 33792 
CFR AssociatedAirspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)
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