82 FR 35060 - Amendment of Class E Airspace, Colorado City, AZ

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

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

This action modifies Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Colorado City Municipal Airport, Colorado City, AZ, to support the implementation of new Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures for instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport. In addition, it removes the Class E airspace area extending upward from 1,200 feet. Also, this action updates the geographic coordinates of the airport to match the FAA's current aeronautical database. This action enhances the safety and management of controlled airspace within the national airspace system.

[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 144 (Friday, July 28, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 35060-35061]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-15866]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0258; Airspace Docket No. 16-AWP-15]


Amendment of Class E Airspace, Colorado City, AZ

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E airspace extending upward from 
700 feet above the surface at Colorado City Municipal Airport, Colorado 
City, AZ, to support the implementation of new Area Navigation (RNAV) 
Global Positioning System (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures 
for instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport. In 
addition, it removes the Class E airspace area extending upward from 
1,200 feet. Also, this action updates the geographic coordinates of the 
airport to match the FAA's current aeronautical database. This action 
enhances the safety and management of controlled airspace within the 
national airspace system.

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 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:

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 modifies Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above 
the surface at Colorado City Municipal Airport, Colorado City, AZ, to 
support the implementation of new Area Navigation (RNAV) Global 
Positioning System (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures for 
instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport.

History

    On April 27, 2017, the FAA published a notice of proposed 
rulemaking in the Federal Register (82 FR 19329) Docket No. FAA-2017-
0258, to modify Class E airspace extending upward from 700 and 1,200 
feet above the surface at Colorado City Municipal Airport, Colorado 
City, AZ. 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 modifies Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above 
the surface at Colorado City Municipal Airport, Colorado City, AZ. The 
airspace is expanded from the 6.5-mile radius of the airport to 7.8 
miles west and 2 miles east of the 163[deg] (from 173[deg]) bearing 
from the airport to 16 miles (from 12 miles) south of the airport to 
contain the NDB-A procedure turn. Also, a segment is added from the 
6.5-mile radius of the airport extending to 15.1 miles southeast of the 
airport to support a new RNAV GPS RWY 29 instrument approach procedure 
for IFR operations at the airport.
    Additionally, the Class E airspace area extending upward from 1,200 
feet is removed as there is sufficient 1,200-foot airspace provided by 
St. George Class E airspace extending from 700 feet above the surface 
and Grand Canyon Class E en route airspace.
    Also, this action updates the geographic coordinates of the airport 
to lat. 36[deg]57'36'' N., long. 113[deg]00'50'' W. (from lat. 
36[deg]57'08'' N., long. 113[deg]00'59'' W.), to match the FAA's 
current aeronautical database. This action ensures the safety and 
management of controlled airspace within the national airspace system 
as it transitions from ground based navigation aids to satellite-based 
Global Navigation Satellite System for navigation.

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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, will not have a significant 
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the 
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical 
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance 
with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and 
Procedures,'' paragraph 5-6.5a. This airspace action is not expected to 
cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no 
extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an 
environmental assessment.

Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

Adoption of the Amendment

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

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

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

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


Sec.  71.1   [Amended]

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

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

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AWP AZ E5 Colorado City, AZ [Modified]

Colorado City Municipal Airport, AZ
    (Lat. 36[deg]57'36'' N., long. 113[deg]00'50'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 6.5-mile radius of the Colorado City Municipal Airport, and 
within 7.8 miles west and 4.2 miles east of a 163[deg] bearing 
extending from the airport to 16 miles south of the airport, and 
within 2 miles each side of a 123[deg] bearing from the airport 
extending to 15.1 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. 2017-15866 Filed 7-27-17; 8:45 am]
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