82 FR 38856 - Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace, Scottsboro, AL
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 | 2017-17256 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 157 (Wednesday, August 16, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 38856-38857] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-17256] ======================================================================== Proposed Rules Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 157 / Wednesday, August 16, 2017 / Proposed Rules [[Page 38856]] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0557; Airspace Docket No. 17-ASO-15] Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace, Scottsboro, AL AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend Class E airspace at Scottsboro, AL, by updating the airport name to Highland Medical Center Heliport, (formerly Jackson County Hospital), and updating the geographic coordinates of the heliport to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database. DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 2, 2017. ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Bldg., Ground Floor, Rm. W12-140, Washington, DC 20590; Telephone: 1- (800)-647-5527, or (202)-366-9826. You must identify the Docket No. FAA-2017-0557; Airspace Docket No. 17-ASO-15, at the beginning of your comments. You may also submit and review received comments through the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any comments received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets Office between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed on line at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can contact the Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202)-267- 8783. The Order is also available for inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of 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: John Fornito, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 305-6364. 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 amend Class E airspace at Highland Medical Center Heliport, Scottsboro AL, to support IFR operations at the heliport. Comments Invited Interested persons are invited to comment on this rule 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. You may also submit comments through the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. Persons wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments on this action must submit with those comments a self-addressed stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ``Comments to Docket No. FAA-2017-0557; Airspace Docket No. 17-ASO-15.'' 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 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 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays at the office of the Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, Room 350, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337. Availability and Summary of Documents 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, [[Page 38857]] air traffic service routes, and reporting points. The Proposal The FAA is considering an amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 to amend Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface within a 6-mile radius of Highland Medical Center Heliport, Scottsboro, AL, by recognizing the heliport's name change, (formerly Jackson County Hospital), and adjusting the geographic coordinates of the heliport to coincide with the FAAs aeronautical database. 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 designation 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. 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, will not have a significant economic 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. Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). The Proposed Amendment In consideration of the foregoing, 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 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 Federal Aviation Administration 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. * * * * * ASO AL E5 Scottsboro, AL [Amended] Scottsboro Municipal--World Field Airport, AL (Lat. 34[deg]41'19'' N., long. 86[deg]00'21'' W.) Highland Medical Center Heliport, Point in Space Coordinates (Lat. 34[deg]39'45'' N., long. 86[deg]02'48'' W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile radius of Scottsboro Municipal--Word Field Airport, and within 4 miles each side of the 037[deg] bearing from Scottsboro Municipal--World Field Airport extending from the 6.5- mile radius to 10.9 miles northeast of the airport, and within 4 miles each side of the 218[deg] bearing from Scottsboro Municipal-- Word Field Airport extending from the 6.5-mile radius to 11 miles Southwest of the airport; and that airspace within a 6-mile radius of the point in space (lat. 34[deg]39'45'' N., long. 86[deg]02'48'' W.) serving Highland Medical Center Heliport. Issued in College Park, Georgia, on August 8, 2017. Ryan W. Almasy, Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. [FR Doc. 2017-17256 Filed 8-15-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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contains notices to the public of the proposed is also available for inspection at the the Internet at http://
issuance of rules and regulations. The National Archives and Records www.regulations.gov.
purpose of these notices is to give interested Administration (NARA). For Persons wishing the FAA to
persons an opportunity to participate in the information on the availability of FAA acknowledge receipt of their comments
rule making prior to the adoption of the final
rules.
Order 7400.11A at NARA, call (202)– on this action must submit with those
741–6030, or go to http:// comments a self-addressed stamped
www.archives.gov/federal_register/ postcard on which the following
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_ statement is made: ‘‘Comments to
locations.html. Docket No. FAA–2017–0557; Airspace
Federal Aviation Administration FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Docket No. 17–ASO–15.’’ The postcard
Designations and Reporting Points, is will be date/time stamped and returned
14 CFR Part 71 published yearly and effective on to the commenter.
September 15. All communications received before
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0557; Airspace
Docket No. 17–ASO–15] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John the specified closing date for comments
Fornito, Operations Support Group, will be considered before taking action
Proposed Amendment of Class E Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation on the proposed rule. The proposal
Airspace, Scottsboro, AL Administration, P.O. Box 20636, contained in this notice may be changed
Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) in light of the comments received. A
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 305–6364. report summarizing each substantive
Administration (FAA), DOT. public contact with FAA personnel
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking concerned with this rulemaking will be
(NPRM). Authority for This Rulemaking filed in the docket.
The FAA’s authority to issue rules Availability of NPRMs
SUMMARY: This action proposes to
regarding aviation safety is found in
amend Class E airspace at Scottsboro, An electronic copy of this document
Title 49 of the United States Code.
AL, by updating the airport name to may be downloaded through the
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
Highland Medical Center Heliport, internet at http://www.regulations.gov.
authority of the FAA Administrator.
(formerly Jackson County Hospital), and Recently published rulemaking
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
updating the geographic coordinates of documents can also be accessed through
describes in more detail the scope of the
the heliport to coincide with the FAA’s the FAA’s Web page at http://
agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
aeronautical database. www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/
promulgated under the authority
DATES: Comments must be received on described in Subtitle VII, Part A, airspace_amendments/.
or before October 2, 2017. Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that You may review the public docket
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this section, the FAA is charged with containing the proposal, any comments
proposal to: U.S. Department of prescribing regulations to assign the use received, and any final disposition in
Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 of airspace necessary to ensure the person in the Dockets Office (see the
New Jersey Avenue SE., West Bldg., safety of aircraft and the efficient use of ADDRESSES section for address and
Ground Floor, Rm. W12–140, airspace. This regulation is within the phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and
Washington, DC 20590; Telephone: 1– scope of that authority as it would 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday,
(800)–647–5527, or (202)–366–9826. amend Class E airspace at Highland except federal holidays. An informal
You must identify the Docket No. FAA– Medical Center Heliport, Scottsboro AL, docket may also be examined between
2017–0557; Airspace Docket No. 17– to support IFR operations at the 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday
ASO–15, at the beginning of your heliport. through Friday, except federal holidays
comments. You may also submit and at the office of the Eastern Service
review received comments through the Comments Invited Center, Federal Aviation
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. Interested persons are invited to Administration, Room 350, 1701
You may review the public docket comment on this rule by submitting Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA
containing the proposal, any comments such written data, views, or arguments, 30337.
received, and any final disposition in as they may desire. Comments that
person in the Dockets Office between Availability and Summary of
provide the factual basis supporting the
9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday Documents for Incorporation by
views and suggestions presented are
through Friday, except federal holidays. Reference
particularly helpful in developing
FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace This document proposes to amend
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reasoned regulatory decisions on the
Designations and Reporting Points, and proposal. Comments are specifically FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace
subsequent amendments can be viewed invited on the overall regulatory, Designations and Reporting Points,
on line at http://www.faa.gov/air_ aeronautical, economic, environmental, dated August 3, 2016, and effective
traffic/publications/. For further and energy-related aspects of the September 15, 2016. FAA Order
information, you can contact the proposal. 7400.11A is publicly available as listed
Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Communications should identify both in the ADDRESSES section of this
Administration, 800 Independence docket numbers and be submitted in document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; triplicate to the address listed above. Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
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air traffic service routes, and reporting PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, SUMMARY: This action proposes to
points. B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR amend Class E airspace at Carrabassett,
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND ME, due to the new arrival procedure
The Proposal established for Sugarloaf Regional
REPORTING POINTS
The FAA is considering an Airport. Controlled airspace is necessary
■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 for the safety and management of
amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal
continues to read as follows: instrument flight rules (IFR) operations
Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 to amend
Class E airspace extending upward from Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, at the airport. This action also would
700 feet or more above the surface 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, update the geographic coordinates of the
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. airport.
within a 6-mile radius of Highland
Medical Center Heliport, Scottsboro, § 71.1 [Amended] DATES: Comments must be received on
AL, by recognizing the heliport’s name or before October 2, 2017.
■ 2. The incorporation by reference in
change, (formerly Jackson County 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation ADDRESSES: Send comments on this
Hospital), and adjusting the geographic Administration Order 7400.11A, proposal to: U.S. Department of
coordinates of the heliport to coincide Airspace Designations and Reporting Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200
with the FAAs aeronautical database. Points, dated August 3, 2016, and New Jersey Avenue SE., West Bldg
effective September 15, 2016, is Ground Floor, Rm. W12–140,
Class E airspace designations are
amended as follows: Washington, DC 20590; Telephone: 1–
published in Paragraph 6005 of FAA
(800)–647–5527, or (202)–366–9826.
Order 7400.11A, dated August 3, 2016, Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas You must identify the Docket No. FAA–
and effective September 15, 2016, which Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More 2016–0610; Airspace Docket No. 17–
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR Above the Surface of the Earth.
ANE–3, at the beginning of your
71.1. The Class E airspace designation * * * * * comments. You may also submit and
listed in this document will be
ASO AL E5 Scottsboro, AL [Amended] review received comments through the
published subsequently in the Order. Internet at http://www.regulations.gov.
Scottsboro Municipal—World Field Airport,
Regulatory Notices and Analyses AL You may review the public docket
(Lat. 34°41′19″ N., long. 86°00′21″ W.) containing the proposal, any comments
The FAA has determined that this Highland Medical Center Heliport, Point in received, and any final disposition in
proposed regulation only involves an Space Coordinates person in the Dockets Office between
established body of technical (Lat. 34°39′45″ N., long. 86°02′48″ W.) 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday
regulations for which frequent and That airspace extending upward from 700 through Friday, except federal holidays.
routine amendments are necessary to feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace
keep them operationally current. It, radius of Scottsboro Municipal—Word Field Designations and Reporting Points, and
therefore: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant Airport, and within 4 miles each side of the subsequent amendments can be viewed
037° bearing from Scottsboro Municipal—
regulatory action’’ under Executive on line at http://www.faa.gov/air_
World Field Airport extending from the 6.5-
Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant mile radius to 10.9 miles northeast of the traffic/publications/. For further
rule’’ under DOT Regulatory Policies airport, and within 4 miles each side of the information, you can contact the
and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 218° bearing from Scottsboro Municipal— Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation
26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant Word Field Airport extending from the 6.5- Administration, 800 Independence
preparation of a Regulatory Evaluation mile radius to 11 miles Southwest of the Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
as the anticipated impact is so minimal. airport; and that airspace within a 6-mile telephone: (202)–267–8783. The Order
Since this is a routine matter that will radius of the point in space (lat. 34°39′45″ N., is also available for inspection at the
only affect air traffic procedures and air long. 86°02′48″ W.) serving Highland Medical National Archives and Records
Center Heliport.
navigation, it is certified that this Administration (NARA). For
proposed rule, when promulgated, will Issued in College Park, Georgia, on August information on the availability of FAA
not have a significant economic impact 8, 2017. Order 7400.11A at NARA, call (202)–
on a substantial number of small entities Ryan W. Almasy, 741–6030, or go to http://
under the criteria of the Regulatory Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern www.archives.gov/federal_register/
Flexibility Act. Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_
[FR Doc. 2017–17256 Filed 8–15–17; 8:45 am] locations.html.
Environmental Review BILLING CODE 4910–13–P FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, is
This proposal will be subject to an
published yearly and effective on
environmental analysis in accordance
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION September 15.
with FAA Order 1050.1F,
‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
Federal Aviation Administration Fornito, Operations Support Group,
Procedures’’ prior to any FAA final
regulatory action. Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
14 CFR Part 71 Administration, P.O. Box 20636,
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2017–0610; Airspace Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404)
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Docket No. 17–ANE–3] 305–6364.
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Navigation (air). Proposed Amendment of Class E
Airspace, Carrabassett, ME Authority for This Rulemaking
The Proposed Amendment
AGENCY: Federal Aviation The FAA’s authority to issue rules
In consideration of the foregoing, the Administration (FAA), DOT. regarding aviation safety is found in
Federal Aviation Administration Title 49 of the United States Code.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
(NPRM).
follows: authority of the FAA Administrator.
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| Contact | John Fornito, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 305-6364. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 38856 | |
| CFR Associated | Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air) |
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