82_FR_35273 82 FR 35129 - Proposed Establishment of Class D and Class E Airspace, Amendment of Class E Airspace; Truckee, CA

82 FR 35129 - Proposed Establishment of Class D and Class E Airspace, Amendment of Class E Airspace; Truckee, CA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

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

Page Range35129-35131
FR Document2017-15868

This action proposes to establish Class D airspace, and Class E airspace designated as an extension, and modify Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface, at Truckee-Tahoe Airport, Truckee, CA. This airspace redesign is necessary to support standard instrument approach and departure procedures under instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport due to the commissioning of the Truckee-Tahoe Airport Non-Federal Contract Tower. This proposal would enhance the safety and management of IFR operations at the airport.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 144 (Friday, July 28, 2017)
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 144 (Friday, July 28, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-15868]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0565; Airspace Docket No. 17-AWP-1]


Proposed Establishment of Class D and Class E Airspace, Amendment 
of Class E Airspace; Truckee, CA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to establish Class D airspace, and Class 
E airspace designated as an extension, and modify Class E airspace 
extending upward from 700 feet above the surface, at Truckee-Tahoe 
Airport, Truckee, CA. This airspace redesign is necessary to support 
standard instrument approach and departure procedures under instrument 
flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport due to the commissioning 
of the Truckee-Tahoe Airport Non-Federal Contract Tower. This proposal 
would enhance the safety and management of IFR operations at the 
airport.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 11, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West 
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590; telephone: 
1-800-647-5527, or (202) 366-9826. You must identify FAA Docket No. 
FAA-2017-0565; Airspace Docket No. 17-AWP-1, at the beginning of your 
comments. You may also submit comments through the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov.
    FAA Order 7400.11, 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

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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: 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 would establish Class D and Class E extension airspace at 
Truckee-Tahoe Airport, Truckee, CA, and amend Class E airspace to 
support standard instrument approach and departure procedures under 
instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport.

Comments Invited

    Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed 
rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments, as 
they may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the 
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing 
reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are 
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, 
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. 
Communications should identify both docket numbers and be submitted in 
triplicate to the address listed above. Persons wishing the FAA to 
acknowledge receipt of their comments on this notice must submit with 
those comments a self-addressed, stamped postcard on which the 
following statement is made: ``Comments to Docket No. FAA-2017-0565; 
Airspace Docket No. 17-AWP-1.'' The postcard will be date/time stamped 
and returned to the commenter.
    All communications received before the specified closing date for 
comments will be considered before taking action on the proposed rule. 
The proposal contained in this notice may be changed in light of the 
comments received. A report summarizing each substantive public contact 
with FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the 
docket.

Availability of NPRMs

    An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the 
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking 
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's Web page at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/.
    You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any 
comments received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets 
Office (see the ADDRESSES section for the address and phone number) 
between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal 
holidays. An informal docket may also be examined during normal 
business hours at the Northwest Mountain Regional Office of the Federal 
Aviation Administration, Air Traffic Organization, Western Service 
Center, Operations Support Group, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 
98057.

Availability and Summary of Documents Proposed for Incorporation by 
Reference

    This document proposes to amend 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 Proposal

    The FAA is proposing an amendment to Title 14 Code of Federal 
Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by establishing Class D airspace, and 
Class E airspace designated as an extension, and modifying Class E 
airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface, at Truckee-
Tahoe Airport, Truckee, CA, to support the commissioning of a Non-
Federal Contract Tower (NFCT), and to support standard instrument 
approach and departure procedures under IFR operations at the airport.
    The Truckee-Tahoe NFCT would initially operate as a part-time, 
seasonal, air traffic control facility. The associated Class D airspace 
and Class E extension airspace areas would be effective during the 
specific dates and times established, in advance by NOTAM. The 
effective date and time will thereafter be continuously published in 
the Chart Supplement.
    Class D airspace would be established upward from the surface to 
and including 8,400 feet MSL within a 4.2-mile radius of Truckee-Tahoe 
Airport.
    Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class D or Class E 
surface area would be established in two segments approximately 4 miles 
wide, one extending to approximately 10 miles north, and one 12 miles 
northwest, of Truckee-Tahoe Airport.
    Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
(currently located north and northwest of the airport) would be shifted 
slightly east to precisely align with the RNAV instrument approach 
procedures to runways 11 and 02. Also, a small area would be expanded 
north of Truckee-Tahoe Airport to provide controlled airspace for IFR 
departures using runway 29.
    Class D and Class E airspace designations are published in 
paragraph 5000, 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.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

    The FAA has determined that this proposed 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 will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is 
certified that this proposed rule, when promulgated, would not have a 
significant economic

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impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of 
the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

    This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in 
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies 
and Procedures'' prior to any FAA final regulatory action.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, the Federal 
Aviation Administration proposes to amend 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

0
1. The authority citation for 14 CFR 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]

0
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 5000 Class D Airspace.

* * * * *

AWP CA D Truckee, CA [New]

Truckee-Tahoe Airport
    (Lat. 39[deg]19'12'' N., long. 120[deg]08'22'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
8400 feet MSL within a 4.2-mile radius of Truckee-Tahoe Airport. 
This Class D surface 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 Designated as an Extension to a 
Class D or Class E Surface Area.

* * * * *

AWP CA E4 Truckee, CA [New]

Truckee-Tahoe Airport
    (Lat. 39[deg]19'12'' N., long. 120[deg]08'22'' W.)

    That airspace within a line beginning at the point where a 
279[deg] bearing from the Truckee-Tahoe Airport intersects the 4.2-
mile radius of the airport to lat. 39[deg]26'41'' N., long. 
120[deg]20'43'' W., to lat. 39[deg]29'27'' N., long. 120[deg]16'17'' 
W., to the point where a 344[deg] bearing from the airport 
intersects the 4.2-mile radius of the airport, thence counter 
clockwise along the 4.2-mile radius of the airport to the point of 
beginning, and that airspace within a line beginning at the point 
where a 352[deg] bearing from the airport intersects the 4.2-mile 
radius of the airport to lat. 39[deg]29'18'' N., long. 
120[deg]06'57'' W., to lat. 39[deg]28'11'' N., long. 120[deg]01'44'' 
W., to the point where a 053[deg] bearing from the airport 
intersects the 4.2-mile radius of the airport, thence counter 
clockwise along the 4.2-mile radius of the airport to the point of 
beginning.

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

* * * * *

AWP CA E5 Truckee, CA [Modified]

Truckee-Tahoe Airport
    (Lat. 39[deg]19'12'' N., long. 120[deg]08'22'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a line beginning at lat. 39[deg]26'41'' N., long. 
120[deg]20'43'' W., to lat. 39[deg]29'27'' N., long. 120[deg]16'17'' 
W., to lat. 39[deg]32'45'' N., long. 120[deg]18'59'' W., to lat. 
39[deg]30'34'' N., long. 120[deg]23'37'' W., thence to the point of 
beginning; and that airspace within a line beginning at lat. 
39[deg]29'18'' N., long. 120[deg]06'57'' W., to lat. 39[deg]28'11'' 
N., long. 120[deg]01'44'' W., to lat. 39[deg]36'17'' N., long. 
119[deg]58'54'' W., to lat. 39[deg]37'23'' N., long. 120[deg]04'08'' 
W., thence to the point of beginning; and that airspace within 1.8 
miles each side of a line extending from the point where the 
Truckee-Tahoe Airport 328[deg] bearing intersects the 4.2-mile 
radius of the airport to the point on a 348[deg] bearing from the 
airport extending 6.3 miles northwest 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. 2017-15868 Filed 7-27-17; 8:45 am]
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                                                      (h) Retained Repetitive Liquid Penetrant                 date of AD 2016–13–14), no person may                 Renton, WA. For information on the
                                                      Inspections (LPIs), With No Changes                      install a left or right MLG retract actuator rod      availability of this material at the FAA, call
                                                         This paragraph restates the requirements of           end, P/N P3A2750 or P3A2750–1, on any                 425–227–1221.
                                                      paragraph (h) of AD 2016–13–14, with no                  airplane.
                                                                                                                                                                       Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 19,
                                                      changes. For each left or right MLG retract              (m) New Requirement of This AD:                       2017.
                                                      actuator rod end having P/N P3A2750 or                   Replacement                                           Victor Wicklund,
                                                      P3A2750–1: At the applicable time specified
                                                                                                                  Within 1,800 flight cycles after                   Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
                                                      in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, do
                                                                                                               accomplishing the initial inspection required         Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
                                                      an LPI to detect cracks of the MLG retract
                                                                                                               by paragraph (g) of this AD, replace the left         [FR Doc. 2017–15806 Filed 7–27–17; 8:45 am]
                                                      actuator rod end, in accordance with the
                                                                                                               and right side MLG retract actuator rod ends,
                                                      Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier                                                                      BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                                                                               P/N P3A2750 or P3A2750–1, with left and
                                                      Service Bulletin 84–32–142, dated May 4,
                                                                                                               right MLG retract actuator rod ends, P/N
                                                      2016, except as required by paragraph (k) of
                                                                                                               P3A6460, in accordance with the
                                                      this AD. Thereafter, repeat the LPI at                   Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier             DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                      intervals not to exceed 600 flight cycles.               Service Bulletin 84–32–142, dated May 4,
                                                         (1) If the MLG retract actuator rod end has           2016, except as required by paragraph (k) of          Federal Aviation Administration
                                                      accumulated more than 6,000 flight cycles as             this AD. Accomplishing this replacement
                                                      of July 20, 2016 (the effective date of AD               terminates the requirements of paragraphs (g)         14 CFR Part 71
                                                      2016–13–14): Inspect within 100 flight cycles            and (h) of this AD for that airplane.
                                                      after July 20, 2016.                                                                                           [Docket No. FAA–2017–0565; Airspace
                                                         (2) If the MLG retract actuator rod end has           (n) Other FAA AD Provisions                           Docket No. 17–AWP–1]
                                                      accumulated 6,000 flight cycles or fewer as                 The following provisions also apply to this
                                                      of July 20, 2016 (the effective date of AD               AD:                                                   Proposed Establishment of Class D
                                                      2016–13–14): Inspect within 600 flight cycles               (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance              and Class E Airspace, Amendment of
                                                      after July 20, 2016.                                     (AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO,                   Class E Airspace; Truckee, CA
                                                      (i) Retained Corrective Action, With No                  ANE–170, FAA, has the authority to approve
                                                      Changes                                                  AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the             AGENCY: Federal Aviation
                                                                                                               procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In                  Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                                         This paragraph restates the requirements of           accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
                                                      paragraph (i) of AD 2016–13–14, with no                                                                        ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
                                                                                                               request to your principal inspector or local
                                                      changes. If any crack is found during any                Flight Standards District Office, as                  (NPRM).
                                                      inspection required by paragraph (h) of this             appropriate. If sending information directly
                                                      AD, before further flight replace the cracked            to the manager of the ACO, send it to ATTN:
                                                                                                                                                                     SUMMARY:   This action proposes to
                                                      MLG retract actuator rod end, P/N P3A2750                Program Manager, Continuing Operational               establish Class D airspace, and Class E
                                                      or P3A2750–1, with a MLG retract actuator                Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart               airspace designated as an extension, and
                                                      rod end, P/N P3A6460 in accordance with                  Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;                modify Class E airspace extending
                                                      the Accomplishment Instructions of                       telephone: 516–228–7300; fax: 516–794–                upward from 700 feet above the surface,
                                                      Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–32–142,                   5531. Before using any approved AMOC,                 at Truckee-Tahoe Airport, Truckee, CA.
                                                      dated May 4, 2016, except as required by                 notify your appropriate principal inspector,          This airspace redesign is necessary to
                                                      paragraph (k) of this AD.                                or lacking a principal inspector, the manager         support standard instrument approach
                                                      (j) Retained Optional Replacement, With No               of the local flight standards district office/
                                                                                                               certificate holding district office.
                                                                                                                                                                     and departure procedures under
                                                      Changes                                                                                                        instrument flight rules (IFR) operations
                                                                                                                  (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
                                                         This paragraph restates the optional                  requirement in this AD to obtain corrective           at the airport due to the commissioning
                                                      replacement specified in paragraph (j) of AD             actions from a manufacturer, the action must          of the Truckee-Tahoe Airport Non-
                                                      2016–13–14, with no changes. Replacement                 be accomplished using a method approved               Federal Contract Tower. This proposal
                                                      of the left and right side MLG retract actuator          by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170,                would enhance the safety and
                                                      rod ends, P/N P3A2750 or P3A2750–1, with                 FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier Inc.’s TCCA               management of IFR operations at the
                                                      left and right MLG retract actuator rod ends,            DAO. If approved by the DAO, the approval
                                                      P/N P3A6460, in accordance with the                                                                            airport.
                                                                                                               must include the DAO-authorized signature.
                                                      Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier                                                                      DATES: Comments must be received on
                                                      Service Bulletin 84–32–142, dated May 4,                 (o) Related Information
                                                                                                                                                                     or before September 11, 2017.
                                                      2016, except as required by paragraph (k) of                (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
                                                                                                                                                                     ADDRESSES: Send comments on this
                                                      this AD, constitutes terminating action for              Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
                                                      the actions required by paragraphs (g) and (h)           AD CF–2016–16R1, dated June 27, 2016, for             proposal to the U.S. Department of
                                                      of this AD for that airplane.                            related information. This MCAI may be                 Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200
                                                                                                               found in the AD docket on the Internet at             New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building
                                                      (k) Retained Exception, With No Changes                  http://www.regulations.gov by searching for           Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
                                                        This paragraph restates the requirements of            and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0712.                Washington, DC 20590; telephone: 1–
                                                      paragraph (k) of AD 2016–13–14, with no                     (2) For more information about this AD,            800–647–5527, or (202) 366–9826. You
                                                      changes. If it is not possible to complete all           contact Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer,               must identify FAA Docket No. FAA–
                                                      the instructions in Bombardier Service                   Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch,
                                                      Bulletin 84–32–142, dated May 4, 2016,                   ANE–171, FAA, New York ACO, 1600
                                                                                                                                                                     2017–0565; Airspace Docket No. 17–
                                                      because of the configuration of the airplane:            Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY               AWP–1, at the beginning of your
                                                      Before further flight, repair using a method             11590; telephone: 516–228–7329; fax: 516–             comments. You may also submit
                                                                                                                                                                     comments through the Internet at http://
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                                                      approved by the Manager, New York Aircraft               794–5531.
                                                      Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA;                   (3) For service information identified in          www.regulations.gov.
                                                      or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA);               this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series             FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
                                                      or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design Approval               Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard,           Designations and Reporting Points, and
                                                      Organization (DAO).                                      Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada;                     subsequent amendments can be viewed
                                                                                                               telephone: 416–375–4000; fax: 416–375–
                                                      (l) Retained Parts Installation Prohibition,             4539; email: thd.qseries@
                                                                                                                                                                     online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/
                                                      With No Changes                                          aero.bombardier.com; Internet: http://                publications/. For further information,
                                                         This paragraph restates the requirements of           www.bombardier.com. You may view this                 you can contact the Airspace Policy
                                                      paragraph (l) of AD 2016–13–14, with no                  service information at the FAA, Transport             Group, Federal Aviation
                                                      changes. As of July 20, 2016 (the effective              Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,           Administration, 800 Independence


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                                                      Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;                        on this notice must submit with those                 Federal Contract Tower (NFCT), and to
                                                      telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is                  comments a self-addressed, stamped                    support standard instrument approach
                                                      also available for inspection at the                     postcard on which the following                       and departure procedures under IFR
                                                      National Archives and Records                            statement is made: ‘‘Comments to                      operations at the airport.
                                                      Administration (NARA). For                               Docket No. FAA–2017–0565; Airspace                       The Truckee-Tahoe NFCT would
                                                      information on the availability of FAA                   Docket No. 17–AWP–1.’’ The postcard                   initially operate as a part-time, seasonal,
                                                      Order 7400.11A at NARA, call (202)                       will be date/time stamped and returned                air traffic control facility. The associated
                                                      741–6030, or go to http://                               to the commenter.                                     Class D airspace and Class E extension
                                                      www.archives.gov/federal_register/                          All communications received before                 airspace areas would be effective during
                                                      code_of_federal-regulations/                             the specified closing date for comments               the specific dates and times established,
                                                      ibr_locations.html.                                      will be considered before taking action               in advance by NOTAM. The effective
                                                         FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace                           on the proposed rule. The proposal                    date and time will thereafter be
                                                      Designations and Reporting Points, is                    contained in this notice may be changed               continuously published in the Chart
                                                      published yearly and effective on                        in light of the comments received. A                  Supplement.
                                                      September 15.                                            report summarizing each substantive                      Class D airspace would be established
                                                                                                               public contact with FAA personnel                     upward from the surface to and
                                                      FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
                                                                                                               concerned with this rulemaking will be                including 8,400 feet MSL within a 4.2-
                                                      Clark, Federal Aviation Administration,
                                                                                                               filed in the docket.                                  mile radius of Truckee-Tahoe Airport.
                                                      Operations Support Group, Western                                                                                 Class E airspace designated as an
                                                      Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,                    Availability of NPRMs                                 extension to a Class D or Class E surface
                                                      Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425)                                                                              area would be established in two
                                                                                                                 An electronic copy of this document
                                                      203–4511.                                                                                                      segments approximately 4 miles wide,
                                                                                                               may be downloaded through the
                                                      SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                               Internet at http://www.regulations.gov.               one extending to approximately 10
                                                      Authority for This Rulemaking                            Recently published rulemaking                         miles north, and one 12 miles
                                                                                                               documents can also be accessed through                northwest, of Truckee-Tahoe Airport.
                                                        The FAA’s authority to issue rules                     the FAA’s Web page at http://                            Class E airspace extending upward
                                                      regarding aviation safety is found in                    www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/                 from 700 feet above the surface
                                                      Title 49 of the United States Code.                      airspace_amendments/.                                 (currently located north and northwest
                                                      Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the                      You may review the public docket                    of the airport) would be shifted slightly
                                                      authority of the FAA Administrator.                      containing the proposal, any comments                 east to precisely align with the RNAV
                                                      Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,                         received, and any final disposition in                instrument approach procedures to
                                                      describes in more detail the scope of the                person in the Dockets Office (see the                 runways 11 and 02. Also, a small area
                                                      agency’s authority. This rulemaking is                   ADDRESSES section for the address and                 would be expanded north of Truckee-
                                                      promulgated under the authority                          phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and                   Tahoe Airport to provide controlled
                                                      described in Subtitle VII, Part A,                       5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday,                     airspace for IFR departures using
                                                      Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that                     except federal holidays. An informal                  runway 29.
                                                      section, the FAA is charged with                         docket may also be examined during                       Class D and Class E airspace
                                                      prescribing regulations to assign the use                normal business hours at the Northwest                designations are published in paragraph
                                                      of airspace necessary to ensure the                      Mountain Regional Office of the Federal               5000, 6004, and 6005, respectively, of
                                                      safety of aircraft and the efficient use of              Aviation Administration, Air Traffic                  FAA Order 7400.11A, dated August 3,
                                                      airspace. This regulation is within the                  Organization, Western Service Center,                 2016 and effective September 15, 2016,
                                                      scope of that authority as it would                      Operations Support Group, 1601 Lind                   which is incorporated by reference in 14
                                                      establish Class D and Class E extension                  Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057.                         CFR 71.1. The Class D and Class E
                                                      airspace at Truckee-Tahoe Airport,                                                                             airspace designations listed in this
                                                      Truckee, CA, and amend Class E                           Availability and Summary of                           document will be published
                                                      airspace to support standard instrument                  Documents Proposed for Incorporation                  subsequently in the Order.
                                                      approach and departure procedures                        by Reference
                                                      under instrument flight rules (IFR)                                                                            Regulatory Notices and Analyses
                                                                                                                 This document proposes to amend
                                                      operations at the airport.                               FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace                            The FAA has determined that this
                                                                                                               Designations and Reporting Points,                    proposed regulation only involves an
                                                      Comments Invited                                                                                               established body of technical
                                                                                                               dated August 3, 2016, and effective
                                                         Interested parties are invited to                     September 15, 2016. FAA Order                         regulations for which frequent and
                                                      participate in this proposed rulemaking                  7400.11A is publicly available as listed              routine amendments are necessary to
                                                      by submitting such written data, views,                  in the ADDRESSES section of this                      keep them operationally current, is non-
                                                      or arguments, as they may desire.                        document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists                    controversial and unlikely to result in
                                                      Comments that provide the factual basis                  Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,               adverse or negative comments. It,
                                                      supporting the views and suggestions                     air traffic service routes, and reporting             therefore: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant
                                                      presented are particularly helpful in                    points.                                               regulatory action’’ under Executive
                                                      developing reasoned regulatory                                                                                 Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant
                                                      decisions on the proposal. Comments                      The Proposal                                          rule’’ under DOT Regulatory Policies
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                                                      are specifically invited on the overall                     The FAA is proposing an amendment                  and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February
                                                      regulatory, aeronautical, economic,                      to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations               26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant
                                                      environmental, and energy-related                        (14 CFR) part 71 by establishing Class D              preparation of a regulatory evaluation as
                                                      aspects of the proposal.                                 airspace, and Class E airspace                        the anticipated impact is so minimal.
                                                      Communications should identify both                      designated as an extension, and                       Since this is a routine matter that will
                                                      docket numbers and be submitted in                       modifying Class E airspace extending                  only affect air traffic procedures and air
                                                      triplicate to the address listed above.                  upward from 700 feet above the surface,               navigation, it is certified that this
                                                      Persons wishing the FAA to                               at Truckee-Tahoe Airport, Truckee, CA,                proposed rule, when promulgated,
                                                      acknowledge receipt of their comments                    to support the commissioning of a Non-                would not have a significant economic


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                                                      impact on a substantial number of small                     clockwise along the 4.2-mile radius of the                area; and modify Class E airspace
                                                      entities under the criteria of the                          airport to the point of beginning, and that               extending upward from 700 feet above
                                                      Regulatory Flexibility Act.                                 airspace within a line beginning at the point             the surface. Also, this action would
                                                                                                                  where a 352° bearing from the airport
                                                                                                                                                                            update the airport’s geographic
                                                      Environmental Review                                        intersects the 4.2-mile radius of the airport to
                                                                                                                  lat. 39°29′18″ N., long. 120°06′57″ W., to lat.           coordinates for the associated Class D
                                                         This proposal will be subject to an                      39°28′11″ N., long. 120°01′44″ W., to the                 and E airspace areas to reflect the FAA’s
                                                      environmental analysis in accordance                        point where a 053° bearing from the airport               current aeronautical database and
                                                      with FAA Order 1050.1F,                                     intersects the 4.2-mile radius of the airport,            remove references to the Molokai VHF
                                                      ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and                       thence counter clockwise along the 4.2-mile               Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air
                                                      Procedures’’ prior to any FAA final                         radius of the airport to the point of                     Navigation (VORTAC). These proposed
                                                      regulatory action.                                          beginning.                                                changes would enhance safety and
                                                      List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71                          Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas                     support Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)
                                                                                                                  Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More                    operations at the airport.
                                                        Airspace, Incorporation by reference,                     Above the Surface of the Earth.                           DATES: Comments must be received on
                                                      Navigation (air).
                                                                                                                  *      *         *       *       *                        or before September 11, 2017.
                                                      The Proposed Amendment                                      AWP CA E5 Truckee, CA [Modified]                          ADDRESSES: Send comments on this
                                                        Accordingly, pursuant to the                              Truckee-Tahoe Airport                                     proposal to the U.S. Department of
                                                      authority delegated to me, the Federal                         (Lat. 39°19′12″ N., long. 120°08′22″ W.)               Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200
                                                      Aviation Administration proposes to                            That airspace extending upward from 700                New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building
                                                      amend 14 CFR part 71 as follows:                            feet above the surface within a line beginning            Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
                                                                                                                  at lat. 39°26′41″ N., long. 120°20′43″ W., to             Washington, DC 20590; telephone:
                                                      PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,                             lat. 39°29′27″ N., long. 120°16′17″ W., to lat.           1 (800) 647–5527, or (202) 366–9826.
                                                      B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR                          39°32′45″ N., long. 120°18′59″ W., to lat.                You must identify FAA Docket No.
                                                      TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND                                 39°30′34″ N., long. 120°23′37″ W., thence to              FAA–2017–0295; Airspace Docket No.
                                                      REPORTING POINTS                                            the point of beginning; and that airspace                 16–AWP–2, at the beginning of your
                                                                                                                  within a line beginning at lat. 39°29′18″ N.,             comments. You may also submit
                                                      ■ 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR                      long. 120°06′57″ W., to lat. 39°28′11″ N.,
                                                                                                                  long. 120°01′44″ W., to lat. 39°36′17″ N.,                comments through the Internet at http://
                                                      part 71 continues to read as follows:                                                                                 www.regulations.gov.
                                                                                                                  long. 119°58′54″ W., to lat. 39°37′23″ N.,
                                                        Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40103,               long. 120°04′08″ W., thence to the point of                  FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace
                                                      40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,                beginning; and that airspace within 1.8 miles             Designations and Reporting Points, and
                                                      1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.                                    each side of a line extending from the point              subsequent amendments can be viewed
                                                                                                                  where the Truckee-Tahoe Airport 328°                      online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/
                                                      § 71.1       [Amended]                                      bearing intersects the 4.2-mile radius of the             publications/. For further information,
                                                      ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in                      airport to the point on a 348° bearing from               you can contact the Airspace Policy
                                                      14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A,                          the airport extending 6.3 miles northwest of
                                                                                                                                                                            Group, Federal Aviation
                                                      Airspace Designations and Reporting                         the airport.
                                                                                                                                                                            Administration, 800 Independence
                                                      Points, dated August 3, 2016, and                             Issued in Seattle, Washington, on July 19,              Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
                                                      effective September 15, 2016, is                            2017.                                                     telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is
                                                      amended as follows:                                         Sam S.L. Shrimpton,                                       also available for inspection at the
                                                      Paragraph 5000         Class D Airspace.                    Acting Group Manager, Operations Support                  National Archives and Records
                                                      *        *      *       *       *                           Group, Western Service Center.                            Administration (NARA). For
                                                                                                                  [FR Doc. 2017–15868 Filed 7–27–17; 8:45 am]               information on the availability of FAA
                                                      AWP CA D Truckee, CA [New]
                                                                                                                  BILLING CODE 4910–13–P                                    Order 7400.11A at NARA, call (202)
                                                      Truckee-Tahoe Airport                                                                                                 741–6030, or go to http://
                                                        (Lat. 39°19′12″ N., long. 120°08′22″ W.)
                                                                                                                                                                            www.archives.gov/federal_register/
                                                        That airspace extending upward from the                   DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                              code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_
                                                      surface to and including 8400 feet MSL
                                                                                                                                                                            locations.html.
                                                      within a 4.2-mile radius of Truckee-Tahoe                   Federal Aviation Administration
                                                      Airport. This Class D surface area is effective
                                                                                                                                                                               FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
                                                      during the specific dates and times                                                                                   Designations and Reporting Points, is
                                                                                                                  14 CFR Part 71                                            published yearly and effective on
                                                      established, in advance, by a Notice to
                                                      Airmen. The effective date and time will                    [Docket No. FAA–2017–0295; Airspace                       September 15.
                                                      thereafter be continuously published in the                 Docket No. 16–AWP–2]                                      FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
                                                      Chart Supplement.                                                                                                     Clark, Federal Aviation Administration,
                                                                                                                  Proposed Establishment of Class E                         Operations Support Group, Western
                                                      Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace
                                                      Designated as an Extension to a Class D or                  Airspace and Amendment of Class D                         Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
                                                      Class E Surface Area.                                       and E Airspace; Kaunakakai, HI                            Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425)
                                                      *        *      *       *       *                           AGENCY: Federal Aviation                                  203–4511.
                                                                                                                  Administration (FAA), DOT.                                SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                      AWP CA E4 Truckee, CA [New]
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                                                                                                                  ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking                     Authority for This Rulemaking
                                                      Truckee-Tahoe Airport
                                                        (Lat. 39°19′12″ N., long. 120°08′22″ W.)                  (NPRM).
                                                                                                                                                                              The FAA’s authority to issue rules
                                                        That airspace within a line beginning at the              SUMMARY:   This action proposes changes                   regarding aviation safety is found in
                                                      point where a 279° bearing from the Truckee-                to airspace designations at Molokai                       Title 49 of the United States Code.
                                                      Tahoe Airport intersects the 4.2-mile radius
                                                      of the airport to lat. 39°26′41″ N., long.                  Airport, Kaunakakai, HI. The FAA                          Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
                                                      120°20′43″ W., to lat. 39°29′27″ N., long.                  proposes to establish an area of Class E                  authority of the FAA Administrator.
                                                      120°16′17″ W., to the point where a 344°                    airspace designated as a surface area;                    Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
                                                      bearing from the airport intersects the 4.2-                modify Class E airspace designated as                     describes in more detail the scope of the
                                                      mile radius of the airport, thence counter                  an extension to a Class D or E surface                    agency’s authority. This rulemaking is


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Document Created: 2017-07-28 03:10:08
Document Modified: 2017-07-28 03:10:08
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesComments must be received on or before September 11, 2017.
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 35129 
CFR AssociatedAirspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)

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