82 FR 38822 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Vivian, LA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 157 (August 16, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 157 (August 16, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-17254 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 157 (Wednesday, August 16, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 38822-38823] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-17254] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0298; Airspace Docket No. 17-ASW-7] Amendment of Class E Airspace; Vivian, LA 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 Vivian Airport, Vivian, LA. This action was necessary due to the decommissioning of the Vivian non-directional radio beacon (NDB), cancellation of the NDB approach and removal of the reference to the Shreveport collocated VHF omni-directional radio range tactical air navigation (VORTAC). This action enhances the safety and management of standard instrument approach procedures for instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, October 12, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under Title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments. ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed 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, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5900. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority for This Rulemaking The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's authority. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority as it amends Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Vivian Airport, Vivian, LA, in support of IFR operations at the airport. History The FAA published in the Federal Register (82 FR 22093, May 12, 2017), Docket No. FAA-2017-0298 a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to modify Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Vivian Airport, Vivian, LA. 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 within a 6.3-mile radius of Vivian Airport. The segment within 1.4 miles each side of the 298[deg] radial of the Shreveport VORTAC extending from the 6.3-mile radius to 7.5 miles northwest of the airport is removed due to the [[Page 38823]] decommissioning of the Vivian NDB, and cancellation of the NDB approach. The VOR approach was previously redesigned to use the Vivian NDB when the Shreveport VORTAC was changed to the Belcher VORTAC, but was never noted in the airspace description. This action enhances the safety and management of the standard instrument approach procedures for IFR operations at the airport. Regulatory Notices and Analyses The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current, 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 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 5-6.5.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. List 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 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 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth. * * * * * ASW LA E5 Vivian, LA [Amended] Vivian Airport, LA (Lat. 32[deg]51'41'' N., long. 94[deg]00'37'' W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.3-mile radius of Vivian Airport. 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substantial number of small entities DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Authority for This Rulemaking
under the criteria of the Regulatory The FAA’s authority to issue rules
Flexibility Act. Federal Aviation Administration regarding aviation safety is found in
Environmental Review Title 49 of the United States Code.
14 CFR Part 71 Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
The FAA has determined that this [Docket No. FAA–2017–0298; Airspace authority of the FAA Administrator.
action qualifies for categorical exclusion Docket No. 17–ASW–7] Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
under the National Environmental describes in more detail the scope of the
Amendment of Class E Airspace; agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
Policy Act in accordance with FAA
Vivian, LA promulgated under the authority
Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental
Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ AGENCY: Federal Aviation described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
paragraph 5–6.5.a. This airspace action Administration (FAA), DOT. Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
section, the FAA is charged with
is not expected to cause any potentially ACTION: Final rule.
prescribing regulations to assign the use
significant environmental impacts, and
SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E of airspace necessary to ensure the
no extraordinary circumstances exist safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
that warrant preparation of an airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface at Vivian Airport, airspace. This regulation is within the
environmental assessment. scope of that authority as it amends
Vivian, LA. This action was necessary
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 due to the decommissioning of the Class E airspace extending upward from
Vivian non-directional radio beacon 700 feet above the surface at Vivian
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, (NDB), cancellation of the NDB Airport, Vivian, LA, in support of IFR
Navigation (air). approach and removal of the reference operations at the airport.
Adoption of the Amendment to the Shreveport collocated VHF omni- History
directional radio range tactical air The FAA published in the Federal
In consideration of the foregoing, the navigation (VORTAC). This action Register (82 FR 22093, May 12, 2017),
Federal Aviation Administration enhances the safety and management of Docket No. FAA–2017–0298 a notice of
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: standard instrument approach proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to modify
procedures for instrument flight rules Class E airspace extending upward from
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, (IFR) operations at the airport. 700 feet above the surface at Vivian
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, October 12, Airport, Vivian, LA. Interested parties
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND 2017. The Director of the Federal were invited to participate in this
REPORTING POINTS Register approves this incorporation by rulemaking effort by submitting written
reference action under Title 1, Code of comments on the proposal to the FAA.
■ 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to No comments were received.
part 71 continues to read as follows: the annual revision of FAA Order Class E airspace designations are
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103,
7400.11 and publication of conforming published in paragraph 6005 of FAA
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, amendments. Order 7400.11A, dated August 3, 2016,
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A, and effective September 15, 2016, which
Airspace Designations and Reporting is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
§ 71.1 [Amended] Points, and subsequent amendments can 71.1. The Class E airspace designations
be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ listed in this document will be
■ 2. The incorporation by reference in air_traffic/publications/. For further published subsequently in the Order.
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A, information, you can contact the
Airspace Designations and Reporting Availability and Summary of
Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Documents for Incorporation by
Points, dated August 3, 2016, and Administration, 800 Independence Reference
effective September 15, 2016, is Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
amended as follows: telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is This document amends FAA Order
also available for inspection at the 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas National Archives and Records Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016,
Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Administration (NARA). For and effective September 15, 2016. FAA
Above the Surface of the Earth.
information on the availability of FAA Order 7400.11A is publicly available as
* * * * * listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
Order 7400.11A at NARA, call (202)
document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists
ACE NE E5 Wayne, NE [Amended] 741–6030, or go to http://
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
www.archives.gov/federal_register/
Wayne Municipal Airport, NE air traffic service routes, and reporting
code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_
(Lat. 42°14′30″ N., long. 96°58′56″ W.) points.
locations.html.
That airspace extending upward from 700 FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace The Rule
feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile Designations and Reporting Points, is
radius of Wayne Municipal Airport. This amendment to Title 14 Code of
published yearly and effective on Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71
September 15. modifies Class E airspace extending
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas on August 9,
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2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: upward from 700 feet above the surface
Walter Tweedy, Federal Aviation within a 6.3-mile radius of Vivian
Walter Tweedy,
Administration, Operations Support Airport. The segment within 1.4 miles
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Group, Central Service Center, 10101
ATO Central Service Center.
each side of the 298° radial of the
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX Shreveport VORTAC extending from the
[FR Doc. 2017–17253 Filed 8–15–17; 8:45 am] 76177; telephone (817) 222–5900. 6.3-mile radius to 7.5 miles northwest of
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P the airport is removed due to the
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decommissioning of the Vivian NDB, Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, buffer zone and prohibits vessels from
and cancellation of the NDB approach. 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, transiting in excess of wake speed
The VOR approach was previously 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. within the spectator area unless
redesigned to use the Vivian NDB when § 71.1 [Amended] authorized by the Captain of the Port
the Shreveport VORTAC was changed to Key West or a designated representative.
the Belcher VORTAC, but was never ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in DATES: This rule is effective from daily
noted in the airspace description. This 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on August 19,
action enhances the safety and Airspace Designations and Reporting 2017 through August 20, 2017.
management of the standard instrument Points, dated August 3, 2016, and
ADDRESSES: To view documents
approach procedures for IFR operations effective September 15, 2016, is
amended as follows: mentioned in this preamble as being
at the airport. available in the docket, go to http://
* * * * * www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2017–
Regulatory Notices and Analyses
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas 0556 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click
The FAA has determined that this Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket
regulation only involves an established Above the Surface of the Earth. Folder on the line associated with this
body of technical regulations for which * * * * * rule.
frequent and routine amendments are ASW LA E5 Vivian, LA [Amended] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
necessary to keep them operationally you have questions on this rule, call or
Vivian Airport, LA
current, is non-controversial and email Lieutenant Scott Ledee,
(Lat. 32°51′41″ N., long. 94°00′37″ W.)
unlikely to result in adverse or negative Waterways Management Division Chief,
That airspace extending upward from 700
comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a Sector Key West, FL, U.S. Coast Guard;
feet above the surface within a 6.3-mile
‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under radius of Vivian Airport. telephone (305) 292–8768, email
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a SKWWaterways@uscg.mil.
‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT Issued in Fort Worth, Texas on August 9,
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
2017.
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) Walter Tweedy, I. Table of Abbreviations
does not warrant preparation of a Acting Manager, Operations Support Group,
ATO Central Service Center. CFR Code of Federal Regulations
regulatory evaluation as the anticipated COTP Captain of the Port
impact is so minimal. Since this is a [FR Doc. 2017–17254 Filed 8–15–17; 8:45 am]
DHS Department of Homeland Security
routine matter that will only affect air BILLING CODE 4910–13–P FR Federal Register
traffic procedures and air navigation, it NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
is certified that this rule, when § Section
promulgated, will not have a significant DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND U.S.C. United States Code
economic impact on a substantial SECURITY
number of small entities under the II. Background Information and
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Coast Guard Regulatory History
The Coast Guard is issuing this
Environmental Review 33 CFR Part 100 temporary rule without prior notice and
The FAA has determined that this [Docket Number USCG–2017–0556] opportunity to comment pursuant to
action qualifies for categorical exclusion authority under section 4(a) of the
RIN 1625–AA08 Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5
under the National Environmental
Policy Act in accordance with FAA U.S.C. 553(b)). This provision
Special Local Regulation, Islamorada
Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental authorizes an agency to issue a rule
Grand Prix of the Seas, Islamorada, FL
Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ without prior notice and opportunity to
paragraph 5–6.5.a. This airspace action AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. comment when the agency for good
is not expected to cause any potentially ACTION: Temporary final rule. cause finds that those procedures are
significant environmental impacts, and ‘‘impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary
no extraordinary circumstances exist SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is to the public interest.’’ Under 5 U.S.C.
that warrant preparation of an establishing a special local regulation on 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that
environmental assessment. the waters of the Atlantic Ocean in the good cause exists for not publishing a
vicinity of Islamorada, FL during the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Islamorada Grand Prix of the Seas high- with respect to this rule because
speed boat race. Approximately 70 high- insufficient time remains to publish an
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, speed boats and personal watercraft are NPRM and to receive public comments,
Navigation (air). expected to participate in the race, in as the Islamorada Grand Prix event will
Adoption of the Amendment addition to spectators. The special local occur before the rulemaking process
regulation is necessary to ensure the would be completed. Because of the
In consideration of the foregoing, the safety of race participants, participant dangers associated with high-speed
Federal Aviation Administration vessels, spectators, and the general races in the marine environment, the
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: public on navigable waters of the United special local regulation is necessary to
States during the event. The special provide for the safety of event
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PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, local regulation will establish two participants, spectators, the general
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR regulated areas: a race area and buffer public, and vessels transiting the event
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND zone; and a spectator area. This special area. For those reasons, it would be
REPORTING POINTS local regulation prohibits non- impracticable to publish an NPRM.
participant persons and vessels from For the reason discussed above, under
■ 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR entering, transiting through, anchoring 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds
part 71 continues to read as follows: in, or remaining within the race area or that good cause exists for making this
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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, October 12, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under Title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments. | |
| Contact | Walter Tweedy, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5900. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 38822 | |
| CFR Associated | Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air) |
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