82 FR 44312 - Amendment of Class E Airspace, Soldotna, AK

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 183 (September 22, 2017)

Page Range		44312-44313
FR Document		2017-20042

This action modifies Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Soldotna Airport, Soldotna, AK. After review of the airspace, the FAA found redesign necessary due to procedure modifications. This action also removes reference to the Soldotna non-directional radio beacon (NDB) in the legal description and updates the geographic coordinates of the airport. This action enhances the safety and management of IFR operations at the airport and of aircraft within the National Airspace System.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2016-9588; Airspace Docket No. 16-AAL-5]

Amendment of Class E Airspace, Soldotna, AK

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 Soldotna Airport, Soldotna, AK. After
review of the airspace, the FAA found redesign necessary due to
procedure modifications. This action also removes reference to the
Soldotna non-directional radio beacon (NDB) in the legal description
and updates the geographic coordinates of the airport. This action
enhances the safety and management of IFR operations at the airport and
of aircraft within the National Airspace System.

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 7400.11B, 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 this material 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: Robert LaPlante, Federal Aviation
Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425) 203-4566.

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 at Soldotna Airport, Soldotna, AK, to
conform the airspace size necessary for the current instrument flight
rules (IFR) operations under standard instrument approach and departure
procedures at the airport.

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History

On March 23, 2017, the FAA published in the Federal Register (82 FR
14839) Docket FAA-2016-9588 a notice of proposed rulemaking to modify
Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at
Soldotna Airport, Soldotna, AK. Interested parties were invited to
participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on
the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received to the proposed
rule.
Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6005 of
FAA Order 7400.11B, dated August 3, 2017, and effective September 15,
2017, 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.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

This document amends FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, and effective September 15,
2017. FAA Order 7400.11B is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11B 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 at Soldotna Airport, Soldotna, AK. The segment extending
from the 10.1-mile radius of the airport within 4 miles either side of
the 270[deg] bearing of the Soldotna NDB is revised from 4 miles to 2.4
miles with the reference to the NDB changed to the Soldotna Airport.
The segment extending from the 10.1-mile radius to 21 miles west of
Soldotna Airport is modified to 11 miles west of the airport.
The segment within 4 miles south of the 090[deg] bearing of
Soldotna Airport is revised to 3.5 miles. This action is necessary
because the airspace as previously configured exceeded the minimum size
required for current arrivals and departures.

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, 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 5-6.5a. 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

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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]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11B,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, and
effective September 15, 2017, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700
Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.

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AAL AK E5 Soldotna, AK [Modified]

Soldotna, Soldotna Airport, AK
(Lat. 60[deg]28'31'' N., long. 151[deg]02'23'' W.)

That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 10.1-mile radius of the Soldotna Airport and within 2.4
miles either side of the 270[deg] bearing of Soldotna Airport,
extending from the 10.1-mile radius to 11 miles west of the airport,
and within 3.5 miles either side of the 090[deg] bearing of Soldotna
Airport, AK, extending from the 10.1-mile radius to 14.3 miles east
of the airport; and that airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet
above the surface within a 73-mile radius of Soldotna Airport.

Issued in Seattle, Washington, on September 14, 2017.
B.G. Chew,
Acting Group Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2017-20042 Filed 9-21-17; 8:45 am]
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History ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under mile radius to 11 miles west of the airport,
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a and within 3.5 miles either side of the 090°
On March 23, 2017, the FAA bearing of Soldotna Airport, AK, extending
published in the Federal Register (82 ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 from the 10.1-mile radius to 14.3 miles east
FR 14839) Docket FAA–2016–9588 a of the airport; and that airspace extending
notice of proposed rulemaking to FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) upward from 1,200 feet above the surface
modify Class E airspace extending does not warrant preparation of a within a 73-mile radius of Soldotna Airport.
upward from 700 feet above the surface Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated
Issued in Seattle, Washington, on
at Soldotna Airport, Soldotna, AK. impact is so minimal. Since this is a
September 14, 2017.
Interested parties were invited to routine matter that only affects air traffic
B.G. Chew,
participate in this rulemaking effort by procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this rule, when Acting Group Manager, Operations Support
submitting written comments on the Group, Western Service Center.
proposal to the FAA. No comments promulgated, will not have a significant
[FR Doc. 2017–20042 Filed 9–21–17; 8:45 am]
were received to the proposed rule. economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities under the BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Class E airspace designations are
published in paragraph 6005 of FAA criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Order 7400.11B, dated August 3, 2017, Environmental Review
and effective September 15, 2017, which DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR The FAA has determined that this
action qualifies for categorical exclusion Office of Surface Mining Reclamation
71.1. The Class E airspace designation
under the National Environmental and Enforcement
listed in this document will be
published subsequently in the Order. Policy Act in accordance with FAA
Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental 30 CFR Part 914
Availability and Summary of Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ [SATS No. IN–164–FOR; Docket ID: OSM–
Documents for Incorporation by paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action 2016–0004; S1D1S SS08011000 SX064A000
Reference is not expected to cause any potentially 178S180110; S2D2S SS08011000
This document amends FAA Order significant environmental impacts, and SX064A000 17XS501520]
7400.11B, Airspace Designations and no extraordinary circumstances exist
Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, that warrant preparation of an Indiana Abandoned Mine Land
and effective September 15, 2017. FAA environmental assessment. Reclamation Plan
Order 7400.11B is publicly available as Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 AGENCY: Office of Surface Mining
listed in the ADDRESSES section of this Reclamation and Enforcement, Interior.
document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
ACTION: Final rule; approval of
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, Navigation (air).
amendment.
air traffic service routes, and reporting Adoption of the Amendment
points. SUMMARY: We, the Office of Surface
In consideration of the foregoing, the
The Rule Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
Federal Aviation Administration
(OSMRE), are approving an amendment
This amendment to Title 14 Code of amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
to the Indiana Abandoned Mine Land
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 Reclamation (AML) Plan (Indiana Plan)
modifies Class E airspace extending PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR under the Surface Mining Control and
upward from 700 feet above the surface Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the
at Soldotna Airport, Soldotna, AK. The TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
REPORTING POINTS Act). Updates to the Indiana Plan were
segment extending from the 10.1-mile proposed to be consistent with changes
radius of the airport within 4 miles ■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 required by the 2006 amendment to
either side of the 270° bearing of the continues to read as follows: SMCRA.
Soldotna NDB is revised from 4 miles to
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, DATES: Effective October 23, 2017.
2.4 miles with the reference to the NDB
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Len
changed to the Soldotna Airport. 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
The segment extending from the 10.1- V. Meier, Chief, Alton Field Division,
mile radius to 21 miles west of Soldotna § 71.1 [Amended] Office of Surface Mining Reclamation
Airport is modified to 11 miles west of and Enforcement, 501 Belle Street, Suite
■ 2. The incorporation by reference in
the airport. 216, Alton, IL 62002–6169. Telephone:
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11B,
The segment within 4 miles south of (618) 463–6463. Email: lmeier@
Airspace Designations and Reporting
the 090° bearing of Soldotna Airport is osmre.gov.
Points, dated August 3, 2017, and
revised to 3.5 miles. This action is effective September 15, 2017, is SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
necessary because the airspace as amended as follows: I. Background on the Indiana Plan
previously configured exceeded the II. Submission of the Amendment
minimum size required for current Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas
III. OSMRE’s Findings
arrivals and departures. Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More
IV. Summary and Disposition of Comments
Above the Surface of the Earth.
Regulatory Notices and Analyses V. OSMRE’s Decision
* * * * * VI. Procedural Determinations
The FAA has determined that this AAL AK E5 Soldotna, AK [Modified]
regulation only involves an established I. Background on the Indiana Plan
Soldotna, Soldotna Airport, AK
body of technical regulations for which (Lat. 60°28′31″ N., long. 151°02′23″ W.) The Abandoned Mine Land
frequent and routine amendments are Reclamation Program (AML) was
That airspace extending upward from 700
necessary to keep them operationally feet above the surface within a 10.1-mile established by Title IV of the Act, in
current, is non-controversial and radius of the Soldotna Airport and within 2.4 response to concerns over extensive
unlikely to result in adverse or negative miles either side of the 270° bearing of environmental damage caused by past
comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a Soldotna Airport, extending from the 10.1- coal mining activities. The program is

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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		Robert LaPlante, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425) 203-4566.
FR Citation		82 FR 44312
CFR Associated		Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)

82 FR 44312 - Amendment of Class E Airspace, Soldotna, AK

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