82_FR_35202 82 FR 35058 - Amendment of Class E Airspace Areas, and Establishment of Class E Airspace; Bishop, CA

82 FR 35058 - Amendment of Class E Airspace Areas, and Establishment of Class E Airspace; Bishop, CA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 144 (July 28, 2017)

Page Range35058-35060
FR Document2017-15867

This action modifies Class E surface area airspace, and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Bishop Airport (formerly Eastern Sierra Regional Airport), Bishop, CA. This action also establishes Class E surface area airspace designated as an extension at this airport. After a review, the FAA found these modifications are necessary for the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules aircraft operations at the airport.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 144 (Friday, July 28, 2017) 
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 144 (Friday, July 28, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 35058-35060]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-15867]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2016-9474; Airspace Docket No. 16-AWP-24]


Amendment of Class E Airspace Areas, and Establishment of Class E 
Airspace; Bishop, CA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E surface area airspace, and Class 
E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Bishop 
Airport (formerly Eastern Sierra Regional Airport), Bishop, CA. This 
action also establishes Class E surface area airspace designated as an 
extension at this airport. After a review, the FAA found these 
modifications are necessary for the safety and management of Instrument 
Flight Rules aircraft operations at 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: (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: Tom Clark, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 1601 
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425) 203-4511.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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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 at Bishop Airport, Bishop, CA, to support 
standard instrument approach procedures for IFR operations at the 
airport.

History

    On March 23, 2017, the FAA published a notice of proposed 
rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register (82 FR 14841) Docket No. FAA-
2016-9474 to modify Class E surface area airspace, and Class E airspace 
extending upward from 700 feet above the surface, and establish Class E 
surface area airspace designated as an extension at Bishop Airport, 
Bishop, CA. Interested parties were invited to participate in this 
rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the 
FAA. No comments were received.
    After publication of the NPRM, the FAA determined the proposed 
reduction to Class E airspace upward from 1,200 feet included an error 
in the proposed legal description. The airspace area should be reduced 
northwest of the airport, but should continue to extend to 18.7 miles 
southeast of the airport, instead of reduced to 10.4 miles southeast, 
as stated in the NPRM. This action corrects the error.
    Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 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 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

    The FAA is amending Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 by modifying Class E surface area airspace, modifying Class E 
airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface, and 
establishing Class E surface area airspace designated as an extension, 
at Bishop Airport, Bishop, CA.
    Class E surface area airspace is modified to within a 5-mile radius 
(from a 4.2-mile radius) of Bishop Airport, with 2 segments extending 
from the 5-mile radius to 6.9 miles northwest of the airport, and 9.6 
miles north-northwest of the airport, respectively.
    Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
is modified to within a 6.7-mile radius of Bishop Airport, with a 7.2-
mile wide segment extending to 11.5 miles northeast of the airport. 
Also, the Class E airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the 
surface is reduced northwest of the airport, as this area largely 
duplicates the Coaldale, NV, Class E en route airspace area, but 
retains a small area southeast of the airport to support current IFR 
operations. Additionally, Class E airspace extending upward from 12,500 
feet MSL is removed, as this airspace supports no current IFR 
operations.
    These airspace modifications are necessary for the safety and 
management of IFR operations in standard instrument approach and 
departure procedures at the airport. Additionally, the airport name is 
changed from Eastern Sierra Regional Airport to Bishop Airport, to be 
in concert with the FAA's aeronautical database.

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, and 
effective September 15, 2016, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Areas Designated as a Surface Area.

* * * * *

AWP CA E2 Bishop, CA [Modified]

Bishop Airport, CA
    (Lat. 37[deg]22'23'' N., long. 118[deg]21'49'' W.)

    Within a 5-mile radius of Bishop Airport.

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

* * * * *

AWP CA E4 Bishop, CA [New]

Bishop Airport, CA
    (Lat. 37[deg]22'23'' N., long. 118[deg]21'49'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within 1.2 miles 
each side of a 315[deg] bearing from Bishop Airport extending from 
the 5-mile radius of the airport to 6.9 miles northwest of the 
airport, and within 1.2 miles each side of a 337[deg] bearing from 
the airport

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extending from the 5-mile radius of the airport to 9.6 miles 
northwest of the airport.

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

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AWP CA E5 Bishop, CA [Modified]

Bishop Airport, CA
    (Lat. 37[deg]22'23'' N., long. 118[deg]21'49'' W.)

    That airspace upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 
6.7-mile radius of Bishop Airport, and within 4 miles west and 3.2 
miles east of a 337[deg] bearing from the airport extending from the 
6.7-mile radius of the airport to 15.2 miles northwest of the 
airport. That airspace upward from 1,200 feet above the surface 
within 3 miles southwest and 11.5 miles northeast of a 157[deg] 
bearing from Bishop Airport extending from the airport to 18.7 miles 
southeast of the airport.

    Issued in Seattle, Washington, on July 19, 2017.
Sam S.L. Shrimpton,
Acting Group Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2017-15867 Filed 7-27-17; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

35058 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 144 / Friday, July 28, 2017 / Rules and Regulations proposal to the FAA. No comments under the National Environmental DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION were received. Policy Act in accordance with FAA Class E airspace designations are Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental Federal Aviation Administration published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ Order 7400.11A, dated August 3, 2016, paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action 14 CFR Part 71 and effective September 15, 2016, which is not expected to cause any potentially is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR significant environmental impacts, and [Docket No. FAA–2016–9474; Airspace part 71.1. The Class E airspace no extraordinary circumstances exist Docket No. 16–AWP–24] designation listed in this document will that warrant preparation of an be published subsequently in the Order. Amendment of Class E Airspace environmental assessment. Areas, and Establishment of Class E Availability and Summary of Airspace; Bishop, CA Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Documents for Incorporation by Reference Airspace, Incorporation by reference, AGENCY: Federal Aviation This document amends FAA Order Navigation (air). Administration (FAA), DOT. 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and ACTION: Final rule. Adoption of the Amendment Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, and effective September 15, 2016. FAA In consideration of the foregoing, the SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E Order 7400.11A is publicly available as Federal Aviation Administration surface area airspace, and Class E listed in the ADDRESSES section of this amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: airspace extending upward from 700 document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists feet above the surface at Bishop Airport Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, (formerly Eastern Sierra Regional air traffic service routes, and reporting B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR Airport), Bishop, CA. This action also points. TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND establishes Class E surface area airspace REPORTING POINTS designated as an extension at this The Rule airport. After a review, the FAA found This amendment to Title 14, Code of these modifications are necessary for the Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 ■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 safety and management of Instrument establishes Class E airspace extending continues to read as follows: Flight Rules aircraft operations at the upward from 700 feet above the surface Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, airport. at Astronaut Kent Rominger Airport, Del 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, Norte, CO, within a 7.3-mile radius of 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, October 12, Astronaut Kent Rominger Airport 2017. The Director of the Federal beginning at the 045° bearing from the § 71.1 [Amended] Register approves this incorporation by airport clockwise to the 265° bearing reference action under Title 1, Code of ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to from the airport, thence directly to the 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A, the annual revision of FAA Order point of beginning. This airspace is Airspace Designations and Reporting 7400.11 and publication of conforming necessary to support IFR operations in Points, dated August 3, 2016, and amendments. standard instrument approach and departure procedures at the airport. effective September 15, 2016, is ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A, amended as follows: Airspace Designations and Reporting Regulatory Notices and Analyses Points, and subsequent amendments can Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas The FAA has determined that this Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More be viewed on line at http:// regulation only involves an established Above the Surface of the Earth. www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. body of technical regulations for which * * * * * For further information, you can contact frequent and routine amendments are the Airspace Policy Group, Federal necessary to keep them operationally ANM CO E5 Del Norte, CO [New] Aviation Administration, 800 current, is non-controversial and Astronaut Kent Rominger Airport, CO Independence Avenue SW., unlikely to result in adverse or negative (Lat. 37°42′50″ N., long. 106°21′07″ W.) Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a That airspace extending upward from 700 267–8783. The Order is also available ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under feet above the surface within a 7.3-mile for inspection at the National Archives Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a radius of Astronaut Kent Rominger Airport and Records Administration (NARA). ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT beginning at the 045° bearing from the airport For information on the availability of Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 clockwise to the 265° bearing from the this material at NARA, call (202) 741– FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) airport, thence directly to the point of 6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/ does not warrant preparation of a beginning. federal_register/code_of_federal- Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated regulations/ibr_locations.html. impact is so minimal. Since this is a Issued in Seattle, Washington, on July 17, 2017. FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace routine matter that only affects air traffic Designations and Reporting Points, is procedures and air navigation, it is Sam S.L. Shrimpton, published yearly and effective on certified that this rule, when Acting Group Manager, Operations Support September 15. asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with RULES promulgated, will not have a significant Group, Western Service Center. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom economic impact on a substantial [FR Doc. 2017–15619 Filed 7–27–17; 8:45 am] Clark, Federal Aviation Administration, number of small entities under the BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Operations Support Group, Western criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Environmental Review Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425) The FAA has determined that this 203–4511. action qualifies for categorical exclusion SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:01 Jul 27, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\28JYR1.SGM 28JYR1

Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 144 / Friday, July 28, 2017 / Rules and Regulations 35059 Authority for This Rulemaking listed in the ADDRESSES section of this procedures and air navigation, it is The FAA’s authority to issue rules document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists certified that this rule, when regarding aviation safety is found in Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, promulgated, does not have a significant Title 49 of the United States Code. air traffic service routes, and reporting economic impact on a substantial Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the points. number of small entities under the authority of the FAA Administrator. The Rule criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, The FAA is amending Title 14 Code Environmental Review describes in more detail the scope of the of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 The FAA has determined that this agency’s authority. This rulemaking is by modifying Class E surface area action qualifies for categorical exclusion promulgated under the authority airspace, modifying Class E airspace under the National Environmental described in Subtitle VII, Part A, extending upward from 700 feet above Policy Act in accordance with FAA Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that the surface, and establishing Class E Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental section, the FAA is charged with surface area airspace designated as an Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ prescribing regulations to assign the use extension, at Bishop Airport, Bishop, paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action of airspace necessary to ensure the CA. is not expected to cause any potentially safety of aircraft and the efficient use of Class E surface area airspace is significant environmental impacts, and airspace. This regulation is within the modified to within a 5-mile radius (from no extraordinary circumstances exist scope of that authority as it amends a 4.2-mile radius) of Bishop Airport, that warrant preparation of an Class E airspace at Bishop Airport, with 2 segments extending from the 5- environmental assessment. Bishop, CA, to support standard mile radius to 6.9 miles northwest of the instrument approach procedures for IFR airport, and 9.6 miles north-northwest Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 operations at the airport. of the airport, respectively. Airspace, Incorporation by reference, History Class E airspace extending upward Navigation (air). from 700 feet above the surface is On March 23, 2017, the FAA modified to within a 6.7-mile radius of Adoption of the Amendment published a notice of proposed Bishop Airport, with a 7.2-mile wide In consideration of the foregoing, the rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal segment extending to 11.5 miles Federal Aviation Administration Register (82 FR 14841) Docket No. northeast of the airport. Also, the Class amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: FAA–2016–9474 to modify Class E E airspace extending upward from 1,200 surface area airspace, and Class E feet above the surface is reduced PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, airspace extending upward from 700 northwest of the airport, as this area B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR feet above the surface, and establish largely duplicates the Coaldale, NV, TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND Class E surface area airspace designated Class E en route airspace area, but REPORTING POINTS as an extension at Bishop Airport, retains a small area southeast of the Bishop, CA. Interested parties were ■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 airport to support current IFR continues to read as follows: invited to participate in this rulemaking operations. Additionally, Class E effort by submitting written comments airspace extending upward from 12,500 Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, on the proposal to the FAA. No 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, feet MSL is removed, as this airspace comments were received. 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. supports no current IFR operations. After publication of the NPRM, the These airspace modifications are § 71.1 [Amended] FAA determined the proposed necessary for the safety and ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in reduction to Class E airspace upward management of IFR operations in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A, from 1,200 feet included an error in the standard instrument approach and Airspace Designations and Reporting proposed legal description. The airspace departure procedures at the airport. Points, dated August 3, 2016, and area should be reduced northwest of the Additionally, the airport name is effective September 15, 2016, is airport, but should continue to extend to changed from Eastern Sierra Regional amended as follows: 18.7 miles southeast of the airport, Airport to Bishop Airport, to be in instead of reduced to 10.4 miles concert with the FAA’s aeronautical Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Areas southeast, as stated in the NPRM. This database. Designated as a Surface Area. action corrects the error. * * * * * Class E airspace designations are Regulatory Notices and Analyses AWP CA E2 Bishop, CA [Modified] published in paragraph 6002, 6004 and The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an established Bishop Airport, CA 6005, respectively, of FAA Order (Lat. 37°22′23″ N., long. 118°21′49″ W.) 7400.11A dated August 3, 2016, and body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are Within a 5-mile radius of Bishop Airport. effective September 15, 2016, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR necessary to keep them operationally Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Areas 71.1. The Class E airspace designations current, is non-controversial and Designated as an Extension to a Class D or listed in this document will be unlikely to result in adverse or negative Class E Surface Area. published subsequently in the Order. comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a * * * * * ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under AWP CA E4 Bishop, CA [New] asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with RULES Availability and Summary of Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a Documents for Incorporation by ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT Bishop Airport, CA Reference (Lat. 37°22′23″ N., long. 118°21′49″ W.) Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 That airspace extending upward from the This document amends FAA Order FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) surface within 1.2 miles each side of a 315° 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and does not warrant preparation of a bearing from Bishop Airport extending from Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated the 5-mile radius of the airport to 6.9 miles and effective September 15, 2016. FAA impact is so minimal. Since this is a northwest of the airport, and within 1.2 miles Order 7400.11A is publicly available as routine matter that only affects air traffic each side of a 337° bearing from the airport VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:01 Jul 27, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\28JYR1.SGM 28JYR1

35060 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 144 / Friday, July 28, 2017 / Rules and Regulations extending from the 5-mile radius of the 7400.11 and publication of conforming Colorado City, AZ. Interested parties airport to 9.6 miles northwest of the airport. amendments. were invited to participate in this Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A, rulemaking effort by submitting written Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Airspace Designations and Reporting comments on the proposal to the FAA. Above the Surface of the Earth. Points, and subsequent amendments can No comments were received. * * * * * be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ Class E airspace designations are AWP CA E5 Bishop, CA [Modified] air_traffic/publications/. For further published in paragraph 6005 of FAA information, you can contact the Order 7400.11A, dated August 3, 2016, Bishop Airport, CA Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation (Lat. 37°22′23″ N., long. 118°21′49″ W.) and effective September 15, 2016, which Administration, 800 Independence is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR That airspace upward from 700 feet above Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; the surface within a 6.7-mile radius of Bishop part 71.1. The Class E airspace Airport, and within 4 miles west and 3.2 telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is designation listed in this document will miles east of a 337° bearing from the airport also available for inspection at the be published subsequently in the Order. extending from the 6.7-mile radius of the National Archives and Records airport to 15.2 miles northwest of the airport. Administration (NARA). Availability and Summary of That airspace upward from 1,200 feet above For information on the availability of Documents for Incorporation by the surface within 3 miles southwest and this material at NARA, call (202) 741– Reference 11.5 miles northeast of a 157° bearing from 6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/ Bishop Airport extending from the airport to federal_register/code_of_federal- This document amends FAA Order 18.7 miles southeast of the airport. regulations/ibr_locations.html. 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and Issued in Seattle, Washington, on July 19, FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, 2017. Designations and Reporting Points, is and effective September 15, 2016. FAA Sam S.L. Shrimpton, published yearly and effective on Order 7400.11A is publicly available as Acting Group Manager, Operations Support September 15. listed in the ADDRESSES section of this Group, Western Service Center. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists [FR Doc. 2017–15867 Filed 7–27–17; 8:45 am] Clark, Federal Aviation Administration, Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Operations Support Group, Western air traffic service routes, and reporting Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., points. Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425) The Rule DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 203–4511. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal Aviation Administration Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 Authority for This Rulemaking modifies Class E airspace extending 14 CFR Part 71 The FAA’s authority to issue rules upward from 700 feet above the surface regarding aviation safety is found in at Colorado City Municipal Airport, [Docket No. FAA–2017–0258; Airspace Docket No. 16–AWP–15] Title 49 of the United States Code. Colorado City, AZ. The airspace is Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the expanded from the 6.5-mile radius of Amendment of Class E Airspace, authority of the FAA Administrator. the airport to 7.8 miles west and 2 miles Colorado City, AZ Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, east of the 163° (from 173°) bearing from describes in more detail the scope of the the airport to 16 miles (from 12 miles) AGENCY: Federal Aviation agency’s authority. This rulemaking is south of the airport to contain the NDB– Administration (FAA), DOT. promulgated under the authority A procedure turn. Also, a segment is ACTION: Final rule. described in Subtitle VII, Part A, added from the 6.5-mile radius of the Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that airport extending to 15.1 miles SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E section, the FAA is charged with southeast of the airport to support a new airspace extending upward from 700 prescribing regulations to assign the use RNAV GPS RWY 29 instrument feet above the surface at Colorado City of airspace necessary to ensure the approach procedure for IFR operations Municipal Airport, Colorado City, AZ, safety of aircraft and the efficient use of at the airport. to support the implementation of new airspace. This regulation is within the Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Additionally, the Class E airspace area scope of that authority as it modifies extending upward from 1,200 feet is Positioning System (GPS) standard Class E airspace extending upward from instrument approach procedures for removed as there is sufficient 1,200-foot 700 feet above the surface at Colorado airspace provided by St. George Class E instrument flight rules (IFR) operations City Municipal Airport, Colorado City, at the airport. In addition, it removes the airspace extending from 700 feet above AZ, to support the implementation of the surface and Grand Canyon Class E Class E airspace area extending upward new Area Navigation (RNAV) Global from 1,200 feet. Also, this action en route airspace. Positioning System (GPS) standard updates the geographic coordinates of instrument approach procedures for Also, this action updates the the airport to match the FAA’s current instrument flight rules (IFR) operations geographic coordinates of the airport to aeronautical database. This action at the airport. lat. 36°57′36″ N., long. 113°00′50″ W. enhances the safety and management of (from lat. 36°57′08″ N., long. 113°00′59″ asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with RULES controlled airspace within the national History W.), to match the FAA’s current airspace system. On April 27, 2017, the FAA published aeronautical database. This action DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, October 12, a notice of proposed rulemaking in the ensures the safety and management of 2017. The Director of the Federal Federal Register (82 FR 19329) Docket controlled airspace within the national Register approves this incorporation by No. FAA–2017–0258, to modify Class E airspace system as it transitions from reference action under Title 1, Code of airspace extending upward from 700 ground based navigation aids to Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to and 1,200 feet above the surface at satellite-based Global Navigation the annual revision of FAA Order Colorado City Municipal Airport, Satellite System for navigation. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:01 Jul 27, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\28JYR1.SGM 28JYR1


Document Created: 2017-07-28 03:10:19
Document Modified: 2017-07-28 03:10:19
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.
ContactTom Clark, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425) 203-4511.
FR Citation82 FR 35058 
CFR AssociatedAirspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)
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