82 FR 42445 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Falls City, NE

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 173 (September 8, 2017)

Page Range		42445-42446
FR Document		2017-18917

This action modifies Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Brenner Field Airport, Falls City, NE. Airspace reconfiguration is necessary due to the decommissioning of the Brenner non-directional radio beacon (NDB), and cancellation of the NDB approach. This action enhances the safety and management of standard instrument approach procedures for instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2016-9593; Airspace Docket No. 16-ACE-12]

Amendment of Class E Airspace; Falls City, NE

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E airspace extending upward from
700 feet above the surface at Brenner Field

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Airport, Falls City, NE. Airspace reconfiguration is necessary due to
the decommissioning of the Brenner non-directional radio beacon (NDB),
and cancellation of the NDB approach. 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, 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 would modify Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet
above the surface area at Brenner Field Airport, Falls City, NE, in
support of standard instrument approach procedures for IFR operations
at the airport.

History

The FAA published in the Federal Register (82 FR 16960, April 7,
2017) Docket No. FAA-2016-9593 a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
to modify Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the
surface at Brenner Field Airport, Falls City, NE. 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 6.5-mile radius (increased from 6.4 miles) of
Brenner Field and cancels the NDB approach due to the decommissioning
of the Brenner NDB. 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, 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

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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]

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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.

* * * * *

ACE NE E5 Falls City, NE [Amended]

Falls City, Brenner Field, NE
(Lat. 40[deg]04'44'' N., long. 95[deg]35'31'' W.)

That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 6.5-mile radius of Brenner Field.>

Issued in Fort Worth, Texas on August 29, 2017.
Wayne Eckenrode,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2017-18917 Filed 9-7-17; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

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Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (5) Within 2,025 HSLI, or at the next
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that engine shop visit, whichever occurs later,
§ 39.13 [Amended] remove 4th-stage turbine wheels, P/N
section, Congress charges the FAA with
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by RR30000240, from service.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) (g) Definition
for practices, methods, and procedures 2015–02–22, Amendment 39–18090 (80 For the purpose of this AD, an ‘‘engine
the Administrator finds necessary for FR 5452, February 2, 2015), and adding shop visit’’ is the induction of an engine into
safety in air commerce. This regulation the following new AD: the shop for maintenance involving the
is within the scope of that authority 2017–18–14 Rolls-Royce Corporation: separation of pairs of major mating engine
because it addresses an unsafe condition Amendment 39–19023; Docket No. flanges, except that the separation of engine
that is likely to exist or develop on FAA–2011–0961; Product Identifier flanges solely for the purposes of
2011–NE–22–AD. transportation without subsequent engine
products identified in this rulemaking
maintenance does not constitute an engine
action. (a) Effective Date shop visit.
This AD is issued in accordance with
This AD is effective October 13, 2017. (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
authority delegated by the Executive
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, (b) Affected ADs (AMOCs)
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. This AD replaces Airworthiness Directive (1) The Manager, FAA, Chicago ACO
In accordance with that order, issuance (AD) 2015–02–22, Amendment 39–18090 (80 Branch, Compliance and Airworthiness
of ADs is normally a function of the FR 5452, February 2, 2015). Division, has the authority to approve
Compliance and Airworthiness AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
(c) Applicability procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In
Division, but during this transition accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
This AD applies to Rolls-Royce
period, the Executive Director has request to your principal inspector or local
Corporation (RRC) 250–C20, –C20B, –C20F,
delegated the authority to issue ADs –C20J, –C20R, –C20R/1, –C20R/2, –C20R/4, Flight Standards District Office, as
applicable to engines, propellers, and –C20W, –C300/A1, and –C300/B1 turboshaft appropriate. If sending information directly
appliances to the Manager, Engine and engines with either a 3rd-stage turbine wheel, to the manager of the ACO Branch, send it
Propeller Standards Branch, Policy and part number (P/N) 23065818, or a 4th-stage to the attention of the person identified in
Innovation Division. turbine wheel, P/N 23055944 or RR30000240, paragraph (i) of this AD.
installed. (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
Regulatory Findings notify your appropriate principal inspector,
(d) Subject or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
We have determined that this AD will
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) of the local flight standards district office/
not have federalism implications under
Code 7250, Turbine Section. certificate holding district office.
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on (e) Unsafe Condition (i) Related Information
the States, on the relationship between This AD was prompted by in-service For more information about this AD,
the national government and the States, turbine wheel blade failures that revealed the contact John Tallarovic, Aerospace Engineer,
or on the distribution of power and need for changes to the inspections of certain FAA, Chicago ACO Branch, Compliance and
responsibilities among the various 3rd-stage turbine wheels and removal from Airworthiness Division, 2300 E. Devon Ave.,
levels of government. service of certain 4th-stage turbine wheels. Des Plaines, IL 60018; phone: 847–294–8180;
We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of fax: 847–294–7834; email: john.m.tallarovic@
For the reasons discussed above, I
the 3rd-stage and 4th-stage turbine wheel faa.gov.
certify that this AD: blades, damage to the engine, and damage to
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory the aircraft. (j) Material Incorporated by Reference
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, None.
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (f) Compliance
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Comply with this AD within the Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
compliance times specified, unless already August 31, 2017.
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation done. Robert J. Ganley,
in Alaska to the extent that it justifies (1) Within 1,775 hours since last visual Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards
making a regulatory distinction, and inspection and fluorescent-penetrant Branch, Aircraft Certification Service.
(4) Will not have a significant inspection (FPI) or before the next flight after [FR Doc. 2017–18910 Filed 9–7–17; 8:45 am]
the effective date of this AD, whichever
economic impact, positive or negative, occurs later: BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
on a substantial number of small entities (i) Remove 3rd-stage turbine wheels, P/N
under the criteria of the Regulatory 23065818, and perform a visual inspection
Flexibility Act. and an FPI on the removed turbine wheels DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
for cracks at the trailing edge of the turbine
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 blades, near the fillet at the rim. Federal Aviation Administration
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (ii) Thereafter, re-inspect the affected
safety, Incorporation by reference, turbine wheels every 1,775 hours since last 14 CFR Part 71
Safety. inspection (HSLI).
(2) Any time the turbine is disassembled, [Docket No. FAA–2016–9593; Airspace
Adoption of the Amendment perform a visual inspection and an FPI on Docket No. 16–ACE–12]
3rd-stage turbine wheels, P/N 23065818, for
Accordingly, under the authority Amendment of Class E Airspace; Falls
cracks at the trailing edge of the turbine
delegated to me by the Administrator, blades, near the fillet at the rim. City, NE
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
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(3) Do not return to service any turbine
follows: wheels found to have cracks at the trailing AGENCY: Federal Aviation
edge, near the fillet at the rim, of the turbine Administration (FAA), DOT.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS blades. ACTION: Final rule.
DIRECTIVES (4) Within 1,775 HSLI, or at the next
engine shop visit, whichever occurs later, SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 remove 4th-stage turbine wheels, P/N airspace extending upward from 700
continues to read as follows: 23055944, from service. feet above the surface at Brenner Field

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
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		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 42445
CFR Associated		Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (Air)

82 FR 42445 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Falls City, NE

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