82 FR 35437 - Amendment of Class E Airspace for the Following Texas Towns; Pampa, TX and Seminole, TX
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 145 (July 31, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 145 (July 31, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-15873 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 145 (Monday, July 31, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 35437-35438] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-15873] ======================================================================== Rules and Regulations Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 145 / Monday, July 31, 2017 / Rules and Regulations [[Page 35437]] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0185; Airspace Docket No. 17-ASW-6] Amendment of Class E Airspace for the Following Texas Towns; Pampa, TX and Seminole, TX AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Perry Lefors Field, Pampa, TX and Gaines County Airport, Seminole, TX. Decommissioning of non-directional radio beacons (NDB) and cancellation of NDB approaches makes it necessary to implement new area navigation (RNAV) procedures for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, September 14, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under Title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments. ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can contact the Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267- 8783. The Order is also available for inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of FAA Order 7400.11A at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_locations.html. FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is published yearly and effective on September 15. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Walter Tweedy (prepared by Ron Laster), Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5802. 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 at Perry Lefors Field, Pampa, TX and Gaines County Airport, Seminole, TX to ensure the safety of IFR operations at these airports. History The FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) (82 FR 18406, April 19, 2017) Docket No. FAA-2017- 0185 to modify Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Perry Lefors Field, Pampa, TX and Gaines County Airport, Seminole, TX. 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 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 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 Perry Lefors Field, Pampa, TX. Specifically, the action removed the segment 3 miles each side of the 354[deg] bearing from the Pampa NDB extending from the 7.3-mile radius to 10.1 miles north of the airport, and reduces the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at the airport from a 7.3-mile radius to a 6.4- mile radius. This action also modifies Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Gaines County Airport, Seminole, TX. by removing the segment 2.5 miles each side of the 189[deg] bearing from the Gaines CO NDB extending from the 6.7-mile radius to 7.7 miles south of the airport. Airspace reconfiguration is necessary due to the decommissioning of the Pampa (NDB), and Gaines County NDB and cancellation of NDB approaches, and implementation of area navigation (RNAV) procedures at these airports. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of the standard instrument approach procedures for IFR operations at the airports. 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) [[Page 35438]] 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 5-6.5.a. 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 0 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] 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 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth * * * * * ASW TX E5 Pampa, TX [Amended] Pampa, Perry Lefors Field, TX (Lat. 35[deg]36'47'' N., long. 100[deg]59'47'' W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.4-mile radius of Perry Lefors Field. * * * * * ASW TX E5 Seminole, TX [Amended] Seminole, Gaines County Airport, TX (Lat. 32[deg]40'31'' N., long. 102[deg]39'10'' W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.7-mile radius of Gaines County Airport. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on July 20, 2017. Vonnie Royal, Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center. [FR Doc. 2017-15873 Filed 7-28-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
Federal Regulations, which is published under Designations and Reporting Points, is This document amends FAA Order
50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. published yearly and effective on 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and
September 15. Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016,
The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by and effective September 15, 2016. FAA
the Superintendent of Documents. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Walter Tweedy (prepared by Ron Order 7400.11A is publicly available as
Laster), Federal Aviation listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Administration, Operations Support document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists
Group, Central Service Center, 10101 Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
Federal Aviation Administration Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX air traffic service routes, and reporting
76177; telephone (817) 222–5802. points.
14 CFR Part 71 The Rule
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0185; Airspace This amendment to Title 14, Code of
Docket No. 17–ASW–6] Authority for This Rulemaking Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71
Amendment of Class E Airspace for The FAA’s authority to issue rules modifies Class E airspace extending
the Following Texas Towns; Pampa, regarding aviation safety is found in upward from 700 feet above the surface
TX and Seminole, TX Title 49 of the United States Code. at Perry Lefors Field, Pampa, TX.
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the Specifically, the action removed the
AGENCY: Federal Aviation authority of the FAA Administrator. segment 3 miles each side of the 354°
Administration (FAA), DOT. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, bearing from the Pampa NDB extending
ACTION: Final rule. describes in more detail the scope of the from the 7.3-mile radius to 10.1 miles
agency’s authority. This rulemaking is north of the airport, and reduces the
SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E Class E airspace extending upward from
airspace extending upward from 700 promulgated under the authority
described in Subtitle VII, Part A, 700 feet above the surface at the airport
feet above the surface at Perry Lefors from a 7.3-mile radius to a 6.4-mile
Field, Pampa, TX and Gaines County Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
section, the FAA is charged with radius.
Airport, Seminole, TX. This action also modifies Class E
Decommissioning of non-directional prescribing regulations to assign the use
of airspace necessary to ensure the airspace extending upward from 700
radio beacons (NDB) and cancellation of feet above the surface at Gaines County
NDB approaches makes it necessary to safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
airspace. This regulation is within the Airport, Seminole, TX. by removing the
implement new area navigation (RNAV) segment 2.5 miles each side of the 189°
procedures for the safety and scope of that authority as it modifies
Class E airspace at Perry Lefors Field, bearing from the Gaines CO NDB
management of instrument flight rules extending from the 6.7-mile radius to
(IFR) operations at the airport. Pampa, TX and Gaines County Airport,
Seminole, TX to ensure the safety of IFR 7.7 miles south of the airport.
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, September Airspace reconfiguration is necessary
14, 2017. The Director of the Federal operations at these airports.
due to the decommissioning of the
Register approves this incorporation by History Pampa (NDB), and Gaines County NDB
reference action under Title 1, Code of and cancellation of NDB approaches,
Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to The FAA published in the Federal and implementation of area navigation
the annual revision of FAA Order Register a notice of proposed (RNAV) procedures at these airports.
7400.11 and publication of conforming rulemaking (NPRM) (82 FR 18406, April Controlled airspace is necessary for the
amendments. 19, 2017) Docket No. FAA–2017–0185 safety and management of the standard
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A, to modify Class E airspace extending instrument approach procedures for IFR
Airspace Designations and Reporting upward from 700 feet above the surface operations at the airports.
Points, and subsequent amendments can at Perry Lefors Field, Pampa, TX and
be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ Gaines County Airport, Seminole, TX. Regulatory Notices and Analyses
air_traffic/publications/. For further Interested parties were invited to The FAA has determined that this
information, you can contact the participate in this rulemaking effort by regulation only involves an established
Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation submitting written comments on the body of technical regulations for which
Administration, 800 Independence proposal to the FAA. No comments frequent and routine amendments are
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; were received. necessary to keep them operationally
telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is Class E airspace designations are current, is non-controversial and
sradovich on DSKBCFCHB2PROD with RULES
also available for inspection at the published in paragraph 6005 of FAA unlikely to result in adverse or negative
National Archives and Records Order 7400.11A, dated August 3, 2016, comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a
Administration (NARA). For and effective September 15, 2016, which ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under
information on the availability of FAA is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a
Order 7400.11A at NARA, call (202) 71.1. The Class E airspace designations ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT
741–6030, or go to http:// listed in this document will be Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
www.archives.gov/federal_register/ published subsequently in the Order. FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3)
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does not warrant preparation of a That airspace extending upward from 700 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
regulatory evaluation as the anticipated feet above the surface within a 6.7-mile Clark, Federal Aviation Administration,
impact is so minimal. Since this is a radius of Gaines County Airport. Operations Support Group, Western
routine matter that only affects air traffic Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on July 20, Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
procedures and air navigation, it is 2017. Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425)
certified that this rule, when Vonnie Royal, 203–4511.
promulgated, does not have a significant Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
economic impact on a substantial ATO Central Service Center.
number of small entities under the [FR Doc. 2017–15873 Filed 7–28–17; 8:45 am] Authority for This Rulemaking
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P The FAA’s authority to issue rules
Environmental Review regarding aviation safety is found in
Title 49 of the United States Code.
The FAA has determined that this DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
action qualifies for categorical exclusion authority of the FAA Administrator.
Federal Aviation Administration
under the National Environmental Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
Policy Act in accordance with FAA describes in more detail the scope of the
14 CFR Part 71
Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ [Docket No. FAA–2017–0315; Airspace promulgated under the authority
paragraph 5–6.5.a. This airspace action Docket No. 17–ANM–5] described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
is not expected to cause any potentially Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
significant environmental impacts, and Amendment of Class E Airspace,
section, the FAA is charged with
no extraordinary circumstances exist Dixon, WY
prescribing regulations to assign the use
that warrant preparation of an AGENCY: Federal Aviation of airspace necessary to ensure the
environmental assessment. Administration (FAA), DOT. safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 ACTION: Final rule. airspace. This regulation is within the
scope of that authority as it establishes
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, SUMMARY: This action establishes Class Class E airspace extending upward from
Navigation (air). E airspace extending upward from 700 700 feet above the surface at Dixon
feet above the surface at Dixon Airport, Airport, Dixon, WY, to support the
Adoption of the Amendment Dixon, WY, to support the implementation of new RNAV (GPS)
implementation of new area navigation standard instrument approach
In consideration of the foregoing, the (RNAV) global positioning system (GPS)
Federal Aviation Administration procedures for instrument flight rules
standard instrument approach (IFR) operations at the airport.
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: procedures for instrument flight rules
(IFR) operations at the airport for the History
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR safety and management of controlled On June 2, 2017, the FAA published
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND airspace within the national airspace a notice of proposed rulemaking in the
REPORTING POINTS system. Federal Register (82 FR 25563) Docket
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, October 12, No. FAA–2017–0315, to establish Class
■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 2017. The Director of the Federal E airspace extending upward from 700
continues to read as follows: Register approves this incorporation by feet above the surface at Dixon Airport,
reference action under Title 1, Code of Dixon, WY. Interested parties were
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103,
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to invited to participate in this rulemaking
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. the annual revision of FAA Order effort by submitting written comments
7400.11 and publication of conforming on the proposal to the FAA. No
§ 71.1 [Amended] amendments. comments were received.
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A, Class E airspace designations are
■ 2. The incorporation by reference in
Airspace Designations and Reporting published in paragraph 6005 of FAA
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A,
Points, and subsequent amendments can Order 7400.11A, dated August 3, 2016,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ and effective September 15, 2016, which
Points, dated August 3, 2016, and
air_traffic/publications/. For further is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
effective September 15, 2016, is
information, you can contact the part 71.1. The Class E airspace
amended as follows:
Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation designation listed in this document will
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Administration, 800 Independence be published subsequently in the Order.
Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
Above the Surface of the Earth Availability and Summary of
telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is
* * * * * Documents for Incorporation by
also available for inspection at the
Reference
ASW TX E5 Pampa, TX [Amended] National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For This document amends FAA Order
Pampa, Perry Lefors Field, TX
(Lat. 35°36′47″ N., long. 100°59′47″ W.) information on the availability of this 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and
material at NARA, call (202) 741–6030, Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016,
sradovich on DSKBCFCHB2PROD with RULES
That airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface within a 6.4-mile or go to http://www.archives.gov/ and effective September 15, 2016. FAA
radius of Perry Lefors Field. federal_register/code_of_federal- Order 7400.11A is publicly available as
regulations/ibr_locations.html. listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
* * * * *
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists
ASW TX E5 Seminole, TX [Amended] Designations and Reporting Points, is Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
Seminole, Gaines County Airport, TX published yearly and effective on air traffic service routes, and reporting
(Lat. 32°40′31″ N., long. 102°39′10″ W.) September 15. points.
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| Collection | Federal Register | |
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| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | Effective 0901 UTC, September 14, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under Title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments. | |
| Contact | Walter Tweedy (prepared by Ron Laster), Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5802. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 35437 | |
| CFR Associated | Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air) |
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