82_FR_44695 82 FR 44511 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Brainerd, MN

82 FR 44511 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Brainerd, MN

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 184 (September 25, 2017)

Page Range44511-44512
FR Document2017-20330

This action modifies Class E airspace extending up to 700 feet above the surface at Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (formerly Brainerd-Crow Wing County Regional Airport), Brainerd, MN. Airspace reconfiguration is necessary due to the decommissioning of the Brainerd (BRD) VHF omnidirectional radio range tactical air navigation aid (VORTAC), and cancellation of the VOR approach. This action also updates the geographic coordinates of the airport and the airport name in the Class E airspace. Additionally, an editorial change is made to the Class E surface area airspace legal description replacing Airport/ Facility Directory with the term Chart Supplement.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 184 (Monday, September 25, 2017) 
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 184 (Monday, September 25, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-20330]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0188; Airspace Docket No. 17-AGL-8]


Amendment of Class E Airspace; Brainerd, MN

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E airspace extending up to 700 feet 
above the surface at Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (formerly 
Brainerd-Crow Wing County Regional Airport), Brainerd, MN. Airspace 
reconfiguration is necessary due to the decommissioning of the Brainerd 
(BRD) VHF omnidirectional radio range tactical air navigation aid 
(VORTAC), and cancellation of the VOR approach. This action also 
updates the geographic coordinates of the airport and the airport name 
in the Class E airspace. Additionally, an editorial change is made to 
the Class E surface area airspace legal description replacing Airport/
Facility Directory with the term Chart Supplement.

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 FAA Order 7400.11B 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

[[Page 44512]]

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 amends Class E airspace at Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, 
Brainerd, MN, to support instrument flight rules operations at the 
airport.

History

    The FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed 
rulemaking (NPRM) (82 FR 22091, May 12, 2017) Docket No. FAA-2017-0188 
to modify Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the 
surface and associated Class E airspace at Brainerd Lakes Regional 
Airport, Brainerd, MN. An editorial correction is made to the heading 
for para 6002, removing excess language. 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 6002 and 
6005 respectfully 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 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 7400.11B, 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 within a 7.1-mile (from a 7.9-mile) radius of Brainerd 
Lakes Regional Airport (formerly Brainerd-Crow Wing County Regional 
Airport), MN, with a segment extending 2 miles each side of the 
233[deg] bearing extending from the 7.1-mile radius to 9.1 miles 
southwest of the airport.
    Airspace reconfiguration is necessary due to the decommissioning of 
the Brainerd VORTAC and cancellation of the VOR approaches, and for the 
safety and management of the standard instrument approach procedures 
for IFR operations at the airport. This action also updates the 
geographic coordinates of the airport.
    Additionally, this action replaces the outdated term Airport/
Facility Directory with the term Chart Supplement in Class E surface 
area airspace, as well as updates the airport name from Brainerd-Crow 
Wing County Regional Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional 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

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 7400.11B, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, and 
effective September 15, 2017, is amended as follows:
* * * * *

Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Designated as Surface Areas.

* * * * *

AGL MN E2 Brainerd, MN [Amended]

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, MN
    (Lat. 46[deg]24'15'' N., long. 94[deg]08'02'' W.)

    Within a 4.3-mile radius of Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport. 
This Class E airspace area is effective during the specific dates 
and times established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The 
effective dates and times will thereafter be continuously published 
in the Chart Supplement.
* * * * *

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

* * * * *

AGL MN E5 Brainerd, MN [Amended]

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, MN
    (Lat. 46[deg]24'15'' N., long. 94[deg]08'02'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 7.1-mile radius of Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, MN and 
within 2 miles each side of the 233[deg] bearing extending from the 
7.1-mile radius to 9.1 miles southwest of the airport.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas on September 14, 2017.
Vonnie Royal,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2017-20330 Filed 9-22-17; 8:45 am]
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Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 184 / Monday, September 25, 2017 / Rules and Regulations 44511 (d) Compliance information identified in this AD, contact DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION You are responsible for performing each Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive, action required by this AD within the Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972) Federal Aviation Administration specified compliance time unless it has 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax (972) 641– already been accomplished prior to that time. 3775; or at http:// 14 CFR Part 71 (e) Required Actions www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub. You [Docket No. FAA–2017–0188; Airspace may review a copy of the service information (1) Within 500 hours time-in-service: Docket No. 17–AGL–8] at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, (i) Replace EMLUB glycol pump part number (P/N) 332A32–5051–00 with EMLUB Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Amendment of Class E Airspace; glycol pump P/N 332A32–5043–00. Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. Brainerd, MN (ii) Replace EMLUB air pressure switch (2) The subject of this AD is addressed in P/N MA193–00 or MC7014–0–00 with P/N European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD AGENCY: Federal Aviation MC7014–1–00, and replace EMLUB glycol 2013–0156, dated July 18, 2013. You may Administration (FAA), DOT. pressure switch P/N MA194–01 or MC7015– view the EASA AD on the Internet at http:// ACTION: Final rule. 0–00 with P/N MC7015–1–00. P/N MC7014– www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FAA– 1–00 and P/N MC7015–1–00 must be from 2016–9143. SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E the same manufacturer. airspace extending up to 700 feet above (iii) Modify and re-identify the helicopter (i) Subject the surface at Brainerd Lakes Regional wiring harness. Refer to Figure 3 of Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No. EC225– Airport (formerly Brainerd-Crow Wing Code: 6320, Main Rotor Gearbox. County Regional Airport), Brainerd, 05A033, Revision 0, dated July 14, 2013 (ASB EC225–05A033). (j) Material Incorporated by Reference MN. Airspace reconfiguration is (iv) Replace MGB lubrication card P/N necessary due to the decommissioning (1) The Director of the Federal Register 704A46580127 with P/N 704A46580146, and of the Brainerd (BRD) VHF approved the incorporation by reference of MGB lubrication card P/N 704A46580106 omnidirectional radio range tactical air with P/N 704A46580146 or –147. the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR navigation aid (VORTAC), and (v) Accomplish a functional test of the cancellation of the VOR approach. This EMLUB system and the electrical system. part 51. (2) You must use this service information action also updates the geographic (vi) Revise the Emergency Procedures section of the Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) as applicable to do the actions required by coordinates of the airport and the by removing any pages from Section 3 of the this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. airport name in the Class E airspace. RFM that pertain to the emergency (i) Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No. Additionally, an editorial change is procedures in the event of EMLUB activation EC225–05A033, Revision 0, dated July 14, made to the Class E surface area and by inserting the pages from paragraph 2013. airspace legal description replacing 4.C. Appendix 3, of ASB EC225–05A033 into (ii) Reserved. Airport/Facility Directory with the term Section 3 of the RFM. Chart Supplement. (3) For Airbus Helicopters service (2) Do not install on any helicopter EMLUB information identified in this AD, contact DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, December 7, glycol pump P/N 332A32–5051–00, air pressure-switch P/N MA193–00 or P/N Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive, 2017. The Director of the Federal MC7014–0–00, glycol pressure-switch P/N Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972) Register approves this incorporation by MA194–01 or P/N MC7015–0–00, or MGB 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax (972) 641– reference action under Title 1, Code of lubrication card P/N 704A46580106 or P/N 3775; or at http:// Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to 704A46580127. www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub. the annual revision of FAA Order (f) Special Flight Permits (4) You may view this service information 7400.11 and publication of conforming at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, amendments. Special flight permits are prohibited. Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B, (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For Airspace Designations and Reporting (AMOCs) information on the availability of this Points, and subsequent amendments can (1) The Manager, Safety Management material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110. be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ Section, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this (5) You may view this service information air_traffic/publications/. For further AD. Send your proposal to: Rao Edupuganti, that is incorporated by reference at the information, you can contact the Aviation Safety Engineer, Regulations & National Archives and Records Policy Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration (NARA). For information on FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, Administration, 800 Independence the availability of this material at NARA, call Texas 76177; telephone (817) 222–5110; Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; (202) 741–6030, or go to: http:// email 9-ASW-FTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- (2) For operations conducted under a 14 also available for inspection at the locations.html. CFR part 119 operating certificate or under National Archives and Records 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on September Administration (NARA). For you notify your principal inspector, or 11, 2017. information on the availability of FAA lacking a principal inspector, the manager of Lance T. Gant, Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202) the local flight standards district office or certificate holding district office, before Director, Compliance & Airworthiness 741–6030, or go to http:// operating any aircraft complying with this Division, Aircraft Certification Service. www.archives.gov/federal_register/ AD through an AMOC. [FR Doc. 2017–19939 Filed 9–22–17; 8:45 am] code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_ asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with RULES BILLING CODE 4910–13–P locations.html. (h) Additional Information FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace (1) Emergency Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) Designations and Reporting Points, is No. 05A032, Revision 2, dated July 14, 2013, published yearly and effective on and Emergency ASB with two numbers (No. September 15. 04A010 and No. 04A009), Revision 1, dated July 14, 2013, which are not incorporated by FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: reference, contain additional information Walter Tweedy, Federal Aviation about the subject of this AD. 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44512 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 184 / Monday, September 25, 2017 / Rules and Regulations Group, Central Service Center, 10101 The Rule List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX This amendment to Title 14 Code of 76177; telephone (817) 222–5900. Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 Navigation (air). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: modifies Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface Adoption of the Amendment Authority for This Rulemaking within a 7.1-mile (from a 7.9-mile) radius of Brainerd Lakes Regional In consideration of the foregoing, the The FAA’s authority to issue rules Federal Aviation Administration regarding aviation safety is found in Airport (formerly Brainerd-Crow Wing County Regional Airport), MN, with a amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the segment extending 2 miles each side of the 233° bearing extending from the 7.1- PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, authority of the FAA Administrator. B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, mile radius to 9.1 miles southwest of the airport. TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND describes in more detail the scope of the REPORTING POINTS Airspace reconfiguration is necessary agency’s authority. This rulemaking is due to the decommissioning of the promulgated under the authority Brainerd VORTAC and cancellation of ■ 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR described in Subtitle VII, Part A, the VOR approaches, and for the safety part 71 continues to read as follows: Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that and management of the standard Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, section, the FAA is charged with instrument approach procedures for IFR 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, prescribing regulations to assign the use operations at the airport. This action 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. of airspace necessary to ensure the also updates the geographic coordinates safety of aircraft and the efficient use of of the airport. § 71.1 [Amended] airspace. This regulation is within the Additionally, this action replaces the scope of that authority as it amends outdated term Airport/Facility Directory ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in Class E airspace at Brainerd Lakes with the term Chart Supplement in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11B, Regional Airport, Brainerd, MN, to Class E surface area airspace, as well as Airspace Designations and Reporting support instrument flight rules updates the airport name from Brainerd- Points, dated August 3, 2017, and operations at the airport. Crow Wing County Regional Airport to effective September 15, 2017, is History Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport. amended as follows: Regulatory Notices and Analyses * * * * * The FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed The FAA has determined that this Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace rulemaking (NPRM) (82 FR 22091, May regulation only involves an established Designated as Surface Areas. 12, 2017) Docket No. FAA–2017–0188 body of technical regulations for which * * * * * to modify Class E airspace extending frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally AGL MN E2 Brainerd, MN [Amended] upward from 700 feet above the surface and associated Class E airspace at current, is non-controversial and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, MN Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, unlikely to result in adverse or negative (Lat. 46°24′15″ N., long. 94°08′02″ W.) Brainerd, MN. An editorial correction is comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a Within a 4.3-mile radius of Brainerd Lakes made to the heading for para 6002, ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Regional Airport. This Class E airspace area removing excess language. Interested Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a is effective during the specific dates and parties were invited to participate in ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT times established in advance by a Notice to this rulemaking effort by submitting Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 Airmen. The effective dates and times will written comments on the proposal to the FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) thereafter be continuously published in the FAA. No comments were received. does not warrant preparation of a Chart Supplement. regulatory evaluation as the anticipated * * * * * Class E airspace designations are impact is so minimal. Since this is a published in paragraph 6002 and 6005 Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Extending routine matter that will only affect air respectfully of FAA Order 7400.11B, Upward From 700 Feet or More Above the traffic procedures and air navigation, it dated August 3, 2017, and effective Surface of the Earth. is certified that this rule, when September 15, 2017, which is * * * * * promulgated, would not have a incorporated by reference in 14 CFR significant economic impact on a 71.1. The Class E airspace designations AGL MN E5 Brainerd, MN [Amended] substantial number of small entities listed in this document will be Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, MN under the criteria of the Regulatory published subsequently in the Order. Flexibility Act. (Lat. 46°24′15″ N., long. 94°08′02″ W.) Availability and Summary of That airspace extending upward from 700 Environmental Review feet above the surface within a 7.1-mile Documents for Incorporation by Reference The FAA has determined that this radius of Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, action qualifies for categorical exclusion MN and within 2 miles each side of the 233° This document amends FAA Order under the National Environmental bearing extending from the 7.1-mile radius to 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and Policy Act in accordance with FAA 9.1 miles southwest of the airport. asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with RULES Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental Issued in Fort Worth, Texas on September and effective September 15, 2017. FAA Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ 14, 2017. Order 7400.11B is publicly available as paragraph 5–6.5.a. This airspace action listed in the ADDRESSES section of this is not expected to cause any potentially Vonnie Royal, document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists significant environmental impacts, and Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, no extraordinary circumstances exist ATO Central Service Center. air traffic service routes, and reporting that warrant preparation of an [FR Doc. 2017–20330 Filed 9–22–17; 8:45 am] points. environmental assessment. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:53 Sep 22, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\25SER1.SGM 25SER1


Document Created: 2018-10-24 14:42:46
Document Modified: 2018-10-24 14:42:46
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesEffective 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.
ContactWalter Tweedy, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5900.
FR Citation82 FR 44511 
CFR AssociatedAirspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (Air)
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