82 FR 40696 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Mason, MI
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)
| Page Range | 40696-40697 | |
| FR Document | 2017-17886 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 165 (Monday, August 28, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 40696-40697] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-17886] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0722; Airspace Docket No. 17-AGL-16] Amendment of Class E Airspace; Mason, MI AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action amends the airspace description of Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface at Mason Jewett Field, Mason, MI, removing the exclusionary language contained in the airspace description referencing Skyway Estates Airport, Eaton Rapids, MI, and to bring the airspace description in compliance with FAA Order 7400.2L, Procedures for Handling Airspace Matters. 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: Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5711. 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 the airspace description of Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface at Mason Jewett Field, Mason, MI. History The FAA published in the Federal Register (82 FR 19007, April 25, 2017) a notice of proposed rulemaking to remove Class E airspace at Skyway Estates Airport, Eaton Rapids, MI, as standard instrument approach procedures have been cancelled and controlled airspace is no longer required. The exclusionary language referencing Eaton Rapids, MI, is being removed from the airspace description for Mason Jewett Field, Mason, MI. This is an administrative change to bring the airspace description into compliance with FAA Order 7400.2L. Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6005 of FAA [[Page 40697]] 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 action amends Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by removing the exclusionary language that reads ``excluding that airspace within the Eaton Rapids, MI, Class E airspace area'' from the regulatory text of the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface at Mason Jewett Field, Mason, MI. Section 553(b)(3)(B) of the Administrative Procedures Act (5 U.S.C.) authorizes agencies to dispense with notice and comment procedure when the agency for ``good cause'' finds that these procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest.'' This is an administrative change amending the description for Mason Jewett Field, Mason, MI, by removing the exclusionary language from the description and does not affect the boundaries, or operating requirements of the airspace; therefore, notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary. 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 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, 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. * * * * * AGL MI E5 Mason, MI [Amended] Mason Jewett Field, MI (Lat. 42[deg]33'57'' N., long. 84[deg]25'24'' W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile radius of the Mason Jewett Field. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on August 16, 2017. Walter Tweedy, Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center. [FR Doc. 2017-17886 Filed 8-25-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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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
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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
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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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Order 7400.11A dated August 3, 2016, promulgated, does not have a significant DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
and effective September 15, 2016, which economic impact on a substantial
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR number of small entities under the Federal Aviation Administration
71.1. The Class E airspace designations criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
listed in this document will be 14 CFR Part 71
published subsequently in the Order. Environmental Review
Availability and Summary of The FAA has determined that this [Docket No. FAA–2017–0184; Airspace
Documents for Incorporation by Docket No. 17–ASW–5]
action qualifies for categorical exclusion
Reference under the National Environmental Amendment of Class E Airspace; Pauls
This document amends FAA Order Policy Act in accordance with FAA Valley, OK
7400.11A, Airspace Designations and Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental
Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ AGENCY: Federal Aviation
and effective September 15, 2016. FAA paragraph 5–6.5.a. This airspace action Administration (FAA), DOT.
Order 7400.11A is publicly available as is not expected to cause any potentially ACTION: Final rule.
listed in the ADDRESSES section of this significant environmental impacts, and
document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists no extraordinary circumstances exist SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, that warrant preparation of an airspace extending up to 700 feet above
air traffic service routes, and reporting environmental assessment. the surface at Pauls Valley Municipal
points. Airport, Pauls Valley, OK. Airspace
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 reconfiguration is necessary due to the
The Rule
decommissioning of the Pauls Valley
This action amends Title 14, Code of Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
non-directional radio beacon (NDB), and
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by Navigation (air).
cancellation of the NDB approach. This
removing the exclusionary language that Adoption of the Amendment action enhances the safety and
reads ‘‘excluding that airspace within management of standard instrument
the Eaton Rapids, MI, Class E airspace In consideration of the foregoing, the approach procedures for instrument
area’’ from the regulatory text of the Federal Aviation Administration flight rules (IFR) operations at the
Class E airspace extending upward from amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: airport.
700 feet or more above the surface at
Mason Jewett Field, Mason, MI. PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, December 7,
Section 553(b)(3)(B) of the B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR 2017. The Director of the Federal
Administrative Procedures Act (5 TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND Register approves this incorporation by
U.S.C.) authorizes agencies to dispense REPORTING POINTS reference action under Title 1, Code of
with notice and comment procedure Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
when the agency for ‘‘good cause’’ finds the annual revision of FAA Order
■ 1. The authority citation for part 71
that these procedures are 7400.11 and publication of conforming
continues to read as follows:
‘‘impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary amendments.
to the public interest.’’ This is an Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A,
administrative change amending the 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, Airspace Designations and Reporting
description for Mason Jewett Field, 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
Points, and subsequent amendments can
Mason, MI, by removing the § 71.1 [Amended] be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/
exclusionary language from the air_traffic/publications/. For further
description and does not affect the ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in information, you can contact the
boundaries, or operating requirements 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation
of the airspace; therefore, notice and Airspace Designations and Reporting Administration, 800 Independence
public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) Points, dated August 3, 2016, effective Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
are unnecessary. September 15, 2016, is amended as telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is
Regulatory Notices and Analyses follows: also available for inspection at the
National Archives and Records
The FAA has determined that this Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Administration (NARA). For
regulation only involves an established Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More information on the availability of FAA
body of technical regulations for which Above the Surface of the Earth.
Order 7400.11A at NARA, call (202)
frequent and routine amendments are * * * * * 741–6030, or go to http://
necessary to keep them operationally www.archives.gov/federal_register/
current, is non-controversial and AGL MI E5 Mason, MI [Amended]
code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_
unlikely to result in adverse or negative Mason Jewett Field, MI
locations.html.
comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a (Lat. 42°33′57″ N., long. 84°25′24″ W.)
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under That airspace extending upward from 700 Designations and Reporting Points, is
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile published yearly and effective on
‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT radius of the Mason Jewett Field. September 15.
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with RULES
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on August 16,
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
2017. Walter Tweedy, Federal Aviation
does not warrant preparation of a
Walter Tweedy, Administration, Operations Support
regulatory evaluation as the anticipated
impact is so minimal. Since this is a Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Group, Central Service Center, 10101
routine matter that only affects air traffic ATO Central Service Center. Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX
procedures and air navigation, it is [FR Doc. 2017–17886 Filed 8–25–17; 8:45 am] 76177; telephone (817) 222–5900.
certified that this rule, when BILLING CODE 4910–13–P SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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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, 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 | Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5711. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 40696 | |
| CFR Associated | Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air) |
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