82 FR 33795 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Laurel, MS

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

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

Page Range		33795-33796
FR Document		2017-15274

This action amends Class E airspace at Laurel, MS, as the Tallahala non-directional radio beacon (NDB) has been decommissioned, requiring airspace reconfiguration at Hesler-Noble Field Airport. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport. This action also updates the geographic coordinates of the airport.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0071; Airspace Docket No. 17-ASO-3]

Amendment of Class E Airspace; Laurel, MS

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends Class E airspace at Laurel, MS, as the
Tallahala non-directional radio beacon (NDB) has been decommissioned,
requiring airspace reconfiguration at Hesler-Noble Field Airport.
Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of
instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport. This action
also updates the geographic coordinates of the airport.

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 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: 1 (800) 647-
8927, or (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, GA 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 extending upward from 700 feet above the
surface within an 8.4-mile radius of Hesler-Noble Field Airport,
Laurel, MS, in support of IFR operations at the airport.

History

The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the
Federal Register (82 FR 16953, April 7, 2017) Docket No. FAA-2017-0071
to amend Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the
surface at Hesler-Noble Field Airport, Laurel, MS, due to the
decommissioning of the Tallahala NDB and cancellation of the NDB
approach, thereby removing the extension airspace. The NPRM also
advised of the proposed amendment of the airport's geographic
coordinates. 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 6005 of
FAA Order 7400.11A dated August 3, 2016, and effective September 15,
2016, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR part 71.1. The Class
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 amends Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above
the surface within a 8.4-mile (increased from a 7.5-mile) radius of
Hesler-Noble Field Airport, Laurel, MS due to the decommissioning of
the Tallahala NDB and cancellation of the NDB approach. The Tallahala
NDB is removed from the legal description, thereby removing the 5-mile
wide segment from the Tallahala NDB extending from the current 7.5-mile
radius to 7 miles northwest of the NDB (excluding that airspace within
the Hattiesburg, MS Class E airspace area). The geographic coordinates
of the airport are amended to coincide with the FAAs aeronautical
database. This action ensures the continued safety and management of
IFR operations at the airport.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current.
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

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

* * * * *

ASO MS E5 Laurel, MS [Amended]

Laurel, Hesler-Noble Field Airport, MS
(Lat. 31[deg]40'23'' N., long. 89[deg]10'22'' W.)

That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within an 8.4-mile radius of Hesler-Noble Field Airport.

Issued in College Park, Georgia, on July 11, 2017.
Ryan W. Almasy,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic
Organization.
[FR Doc. 2017-15274 Filed 7-20-17; 8:45 am]
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number of small entities under the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425)
Federal Aviation Administration 203–4511.
Environmental Review
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The FAA has determined that this 14 CFR Part 71
Authority for This Rulemaking
action qualifies for categorical exclusion [Docket No. FAA–2017–0195; Airspace
Docket No. 16–ANM–14] The FAA’s authority to issue rules
under the National Environmental
regarding aviation safety is found in
Policy Act in accordance with FAA Title 49 of the United States Code.
Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental Amendment of Class E Airspace;
Medford, OR Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ authority of the FAA Administrator.
paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action AGENCY: Federal Aviation Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
is not expected to cause any potentially Administration (FAA), DOT. describes in more detail the scope of the
significant environmental impacts, and ACTION: Final rule. agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
no extraordinary circumstances exist promulgated under the authority
that warrant preparation of an SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
environmental assessment. airspace designated as an extension to a Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
Class D or E surface area, Class E section, the FAA is charged with
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 airspace extending upward from 700 prescribing regulations to assign the use
feet above the surface, and removes of airspace necessary to ensure the
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Class E airspace upward from 1,200 feet safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
Navigation (air).
above the surface at Rogue Valley airspace. This regulation is within the
Adoption of the Amendment International-Medford Airport, Medford, scope of that authority as it modifies
OR. This action is necessary due to the Class E airspace at Rogue Valley
In consideration of the foregoing, the decommissioning of the PUMIE locator International-Medford Airport, Medford,
Federal Aviation Administration outer marker and removal of the Rogue OR, in support of the transition from
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: Valley VHF Omnidirectional Range/ ground-based navigation aids to
Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) from satellite-based navigation.
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, the airspace description as the FAA
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR transitions from ground-based History
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND navigation aids to satellite-based On April 13, 2017, the FAA published
REPORTING POINTS navigation. Also, this action updates the in the Federal Register (82 FR 17776)
airport’s geographic coordinates for the Docket FAA–2017–0195, a notice of
■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 Class D and E airspace areas to reflect proposed rulemaking to modify Class E
continues to read as follows: the FAA’s current aeronautical database. airspace designated as an extension to a
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, October 12, Class D or E surface area, Class E
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103,
2017. The Director of the Federal airspace extending upward from 700
40113, 40120, E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. Register approves this incorporation by feet above the surface, remove Class E
reference action under Title 1, Code of airspace extending upward from 1,200
§ 71.1 [Amended] Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to feet above the surface at Rogue Valley
the annual revision of FAA Order International-Medford Airport, Medford,
■ 2. The incorporation by reference in 7400.11 and publication of conforming OR, and update the geographic
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A, amendments. coordinates of the airport. Interested
Airspace Designations and Reporting parties were invited to participate in
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A,
Points, dated August 3, 2016, effective this rulemaking effort by submitting
Airspace Designations and Reporting
September 15, 2016, is amended as Points, and subsequent amendments can written comments on the proposal to the
follows: be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ FAA. No comments were received.
Also, an editorial change is made to
air_traffic/publications/. For further
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas the Class D and Class E surface area
information, you can contact the
Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More airspace legal descriptions replacing
Above the Surface of the Earth. Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation
Airport/Facility Directory with the term
Administration, 800 Independence
* * * * * Chart Supplement.
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; Class D and E airspace designations
ASO MS E5 Laurel, MS [Amended] telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is are published in paragraph 5000, 6002,
Laurel, Hesler-Noble Field Airport, MS
also available for inspection at the 6004, and 6005, respectively, of FAA
(Lat. 31°40′23″ N., long. 89°10′22″ W.) National Archives and Records Order 7400.11A, dated August 3, 2016,
Administration (NARA). For and effective September 15, 2016, which
That airspace extending upward from 700
information on the availability of this is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
feet above the surface within an 8.4-mile
material at NARA, call (202) 741–6030, part 71.1. The Class D and E airspace
radius of Hesler-Noble Field Airport.
or go to http://www.archives.gov/ designations listed in this document
Issued in College Park, Georgia, on July 11, federal_register/code_of_federal- will be published subsequently in the
2017. regulations/ibr_locations.html. Order.
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Ryan W. Almasy, FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Designations and Reporting Points, is Availability and Summary of
Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. published yearly and effective on Documents for Incorporation by
[FR Doc. 2017–15274 Filed 7–20–17; 8:45 am] September 15. Reference
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom This document amends FAA Order
Clark, Federal Aviation Administration, 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and
Operations Support Group, Western Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016,

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule.
Dates		Effective 0901 UTC, 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.
Contact		John Fornito, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta, GA 30320; telephone (404) 305-6364.
FR Citation		82 FR 33795
CFR Associated		Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)

82 FR 33795 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Laurel, MS

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

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