82 FR 40695 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; West Plains, MO
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 165 (August 28, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 165 (August 28, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-18115 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 165 (Monday, August 28, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 40695-40696] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-18115] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0165; Airspace Docket No. 17-ACE-1] Amendment of Class E Airspace; West Plains, MO 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 West Plains Regional Airport (formerly West Plains Municipal Airport), West Plains, MO, to accommodate new standard instrument approach procedures for instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport. This action is necessary due to the decommissioning of the Hutton (HUW) VHF omnidirectional range (VOR), and cancellation of the VOR approach. This action enhances the safety and management of IFR operations at the airport. The airport name will also be updated. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, December 7, 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 supports standard instrument approach procedures for IFR operations at the airport. History The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register (FR 82 16140, April 3, 2017), Docket No. FAA-2017-0165, to modify Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at West Plains Regional Airport, West Plains, MO. Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. One comment was received in support of the proposal. Except for editorial changes, this rule remains the same from the NPRM. 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 to within a 6.5-mile (from a 6.9-mile) radius of West Plains Regional Airport, [[Page 40696]] West Plains, MO, and removes the segment extending 10 miles south from the Hutton VOR/DME due to the decommissioning of the VOR, and cancellation of the VOR approach. The airport name is changed from West Plains Municipal Airport to West Plains Regional Airport. This action enhances the safety and management of the standard instrument approach procedures for IFR operations at the airport. 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, would 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. * * * * * ACE MO E5 West Plains, MO [Amended] West Plains Regional Airport, MO (Lat. 36[deg]52'42'' N., long. 91[deg]54'10'' W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile radius of West Plains Regional Airport. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas on August 18, 2017. Christopher Southerland, Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center. [FR Doc. 2017-18115 Filed 8-25-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Policy Act in accordance with FAA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental
Federal Aviation Administration Authority for This Rulemaking
Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’
paragraph 5–6.5.a. This airspace action The FAA’s authority to issue rules
is not expected to cause any potentially 14 CFR Part 71 regarding aviation safety is found in
significant environmental impacts, and Title 49 of the United States Code.
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0165; Airspace
no extraordinary circumstances exist Docket No. 17–ACE–1]
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator.
that warrant preparation of an
Amendment of Class E Airspace; West Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
environmental assessment.
Plains, MO describes in more detail the scope of the
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
AGENCY: Federal Aviation promulgated under the authority
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Administration (FAA), DOT. described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
Navigation (air). ACTION: Final rule. Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
Adoption of the Amendment section, the FAA is charged with
SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E prescribing regulations to assign the use
In consideration of the foregoing, the airspace extending upward from 700 of airspace necessary to ensure the
Federal Aviation Administration feet above the surface at West Plains safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: Regional Airport (formerly West Plains airspace. This regulation is within the
Municipal Airport), West Plains, MO, to scope of that authority as it supports
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, accommodate new standard instrument standard instrument approach
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR approach procedures for instrument procedures for IFR operations at the
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport.
REPORTING POINTS airport. This action is necessary due to
the decommissioning of the Hutton History
(HUW) VHF omnidirectional range The FAA published a notice of
■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 (VOR), and cancellation of the VOR proposed rulemaking in the Federal
continues to read as follows: approach. This action enhances the Register (FR 82 16140, April 3, 2017),
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, safety and management of IFR Docket No. FAA–2017–0165, to modify
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, operations at the airport. The airport Class E airspace extending upward from
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. name will also be updated. 700 feet above the surface at West Plains
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, December 7, Regional Airport, West Plains, MO.
§ 71.1 [Amended]
2017. The Director of the Federal Interested parties were invited to
■ 2. The incorporation by reference in Register approves this incorporation by participate in this rulemaking effort by
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A, reference action under Title 1, Code of submitting written comments on the
Airspace Designations and Reporting Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to proposal to the FAA. One comment was
Points, dated August 3, 2016, and the annual revision of FAA Order received in support of the proposal.
7400.11 and publication of conforming Except for editorial changes, this rule
effective September 15, 2016, is
amendments. remains the same from the NPRM.
amended as follows: Class E airspace designations are
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A,
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas published in paragraph 6005 of FAA
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Order 7400.11A, dated August 3, 2016,
Points, and subsequent amendments can
Above the Surface of the Earth. and effective September 15, 2016, which
be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/
* * * * * is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
air_traffic/publications/. For further
71.1. The Class E airspace designations
ASW AR E5 Arkadelphia, AR [Amended] information, you can contact the
listed in this document will be
Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation
Dexter B. Florence Memorial Field Airport, published subsequently in the Order.
Administration, 800 Independence
AR
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; Availability and Summary of
(Lat. 34°05′59″ N., long. 93°03′58″ W.)
telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is Documents for Incorporation by
That airspace extending upward from 700
also available for inspection at the Reference
feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile
radius of Dexter B. Florence Memorial Field
National Archives and Records This document amends FAA Order
Airport.
Administration (NARA). For 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and
information on the availability of FAA Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016,
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on August 16, Order 7400.11A at NARA, call (202) and effective September 15, 2016. FAA
2017. 741–6030, or go to http:// Order 7400.11A is publicly available as
Walter Tweedy, www.archives.gov/federal_register/ listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_ document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group,
locations.html. Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
ATO Central Service Center.
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace air traffic service routes, and reporting
[FR Doc. 2017–17882 Filed 8–25–17; 8:45 am]
Designations and Reporting Points, is points.
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September 15. The Rule
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: This amendment to Title 14 Code of
Walter Tweedy, Federal Aviation Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71
Administration, Operations Support modifies Class E airspace extending
Group, Central Service Center, 10101 upward from 700 feet above the surface
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX to within a 6.5-mile (from a 6.9-mile)
76177; telephone (817) 222–5900. radius of West Plains Regional Airport,
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West Plains, MO, and removes the Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, air_traffic/publications/. For further
segment extending 10 miles south from 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, information, you can contact the
the Hutton VOR/DME due to the 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation
decommissioning of the VOR, and § 71.1 [Amended] Administration, 800 Independence
cancellation of the VOR approach. The Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
airport name is changed from West ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is
Plains Municipal Airport to West Plains 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A, also available for inspection at the
Regional Airport. This action enhances Airspace Designations and Reporting National Archives and Records
the safety and management of the Points, dated August 3, 2016, and Administration (NARA). For
standard instrument approach effective September 15, 2016, is information on the availability of FAA
procedures for IFR operations at the amended as follows: Order 7400.11A at NARA, call (202)
airport. Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas 741–6030, or go to http://
Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More www.archives.gov/federal_register/
The FAA has determined that this
Above the Surface of the Earth. code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_
regulation only involves an established
body of technical regulations for which * * * * * locations.html.
frequent and routine amendments are ACE MO E5 West Plains, MO [Amended]
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
necessary to keep them operationally Designations and Reporting Points, is
West Plains Regional Airport, MO published yearly and effective on
current, is non-controversial and (Lat. 36°52′42″ N., long. 91°54′10″ W.)
unlikely to result in adverse or negative September 15.
That airspace extending upward from 700
comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under radius of West Plains Regional Airport. Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a Administration, Operations Support
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas on August 18,
‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT 2017.
Group, Central Service Center, 10101
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX
Christopher Southerland,
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) 76177; telephone (817) 222–5711.
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group,
does not warrant preparation of a ATO Central Service Center. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
regulatory evaluation as the anticipated
impact is so minimal. Since this is a
[FR Doc. 2017–18115 Filed 8–25–17; 8:45 am] Authority for This Rulemaking
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
routine matter that will only affect air The FAA’s authority to issue rules
traffic procedures and air navigation, it regarding aviation safety is found in
is certified that this rule, when DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Title 49 of the United States Code.
promulgated, would not have a Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
significant economic impact on a Federal Aviation Administration authority of the FAA Administrator.
substantial number of small entities Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
under the criteria of the Regulatory 14 CFR Part 71 describes in more detail the scope of the
Flexibility Act. agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0722; Airspace promulgated under the authority
Environmental Review Docket No. 17–AGL–16]
described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
The FAA has determined that this Amendment of Class E Airspace; Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
action qualifies for categorical exclusion Mason, MI section, the FAA is charged with
under the National Environmental prescribing regulations to assign the use
Policy Act in accordance with FAA AGENCY: Federal Aviation of airspace necessary to ensure the
Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental Administration (FAA), DOT. safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ ACTION: Final rule. airspace. This regulation is within the
paragraph 5–6.5.a. This airspace action scope of that authority as it amends the
SUMMARY: This action amends the airspace description of Class E airspace
is not expected to cause any potentially airspace description of Class E airspace
significant environmental impacts, and extending upward from 700 feet or more
extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface at Mason Jewett Field,
no extraordinary circumstances exist above the surface at Mason Jewett Field,
that warrant preparation of an Mason, MI.
Mason, MI, removing the exclusionary
environmental assessment. language contained in the airspace History
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 description referencing Skyway Estates The FAA published in the Federal
Airport, Eaton Rapids, MI, and to bring Register (82 FR 19007, April 25, 2017)
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, the airspace description in compliance a notice of proposed rulemaking to
Navigation (air). with FAA Order 7400.2L, Procedures for remove Class E airspace at Skyway
Handling Airspace Matters. Estates Airport, Eaton Rapids, MI, as
Adoption of the Amendment
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, December 7, standard instrument approach
In consideration of the foregoing, the 2017. The Director of the Federal procedures have been cancelled and
Federal Aviation Administration Register approves this incorporation by controlled airspace is no longer
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: reference action under Title 1, Code of required. The exclusionary language
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with RULES
Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to referencing Eaton Rapids, MI, is being
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, the annual revision of FAA Order removed from the airspace description
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR 7400.11 and publication of conforming for Mason Jewett Field, Mason, MI. This
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND amendments. is an administrative change to bring the
REPORTING POINTS ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A, airspace description into compliance
Airspace Designations and Reporting with FAA Order 7400.2L.
■ 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR Points, and subsequent amendments can Class E airspace designations are
part 71 continues to read as follows: be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ published in paragraph 6005 of FAA
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| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | Effective 0901 UTC, December 7, 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 40695 | |
| CFR Associated | Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air) |
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