82 FR 44541 - Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Charlotte, MI

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

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

Page Range		44541-44542
FR Document		2017-20329

This action proposes to modify Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Fitch H. Beach Airport, Charlotte, MI. The FAA is proposing this action due to the decommissioning of the Lansing VHF omnidirectional range (VOR) and collocated tactical air navigation (TACAN), which provided navigation guidance for the instrument procedures to this airport. The VOR/TACAN is being decommissioned as part of the VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program. This action would enhance safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at this airport. Additionally, the geographic coordinates of the airport would be adjusted to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0721; Airspace Docket No. 17-AGL-15]

Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Charlotte, MI

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to modify Class E airspace extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface at Fitch H. Beach Airport,
Charlotte, MI. The FAA is proposing this action due to the
decommissioning of the Lansing VHF omnidirectional range (VOR) and
collocated tactical air navigation (TACAN), which provided navigation
guidance for the instrument procedures to this airport. The VOR/TACAN
is being decommissioned as part of the VOR Minimum Operational Network
(MON) Program. This action would enhance safety and management of
instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at this airport. Additionally,
the geographic coordinates of the airport would be adjusted to coincide
with the FAA's aeronautical database.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 9, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590; telephone
(202) 366-9826, or (800) 647-5527. You must identify FAA Docket No.
FAA-2017-0721; Airspace Docket No. 17-AGL-15, at the beginning of your
comments. You may also submit comments through the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. You may review the public docket containing the
proposal, any comments received, and any final disposition in person in
the Dockets Office between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays.
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: 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 would amend Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above
the surface at Fitch H. Beach Airport, Charlotte, MI,

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to support IFR operations for instrument approach procedures at the
airport.

Comments Invited

Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed
rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments, as
they may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing
reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal.
Communications should identify both docket numbers and be submitted in
triplicate to the address listed above. Commenters wishing the FAA to
acknowledge receipt of their comments on this notice must submit with
those comments a self-addressed, stamped postcard on which the
following statement is made: ``Comments to Docket No. FAA-2017-0721/
Airspace Docket No. 17-AGL-15.'' The postcard will be date/time stamped
and returned to the commenter.
All communications received before the specified closing date for
comments will be considered before taking action on the proposed rule.
The proposal contained in this notice may be changed in light of the
comments received. A report summarizing each substantive public contact
with FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the
docket.

Availability of NPRMs

An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's Web page at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/.
You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any
comments received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets
Office (see the ADDRESSES section for the address and phone number)
between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal
holidays. An informal docket may also be examined during normal
business hours at the Federal Aviation Administration, Air Traffic
Organization, Central Service Center, Operations Support Group, 10101
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

This document proposes to amend 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 Proposal

The FAA is proposing an amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal
Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by modifying Class E airspace area
extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.4-mile
radius (increased from a 6.3-mile radius) at Fitch H. Beach, Charlotte,
MI, and updating the geographic coordinates of the airport to coincide
with the FAA's aeronautical database. The exclusionary language
contained in the airspace description is being removed to comply with
FAA Order 7400.2L, Procedures for Handling Airspace Matters.
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 designations listed in this document will be published
subsequently in the Order.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

The FAA has determined that this proposed 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 proposed 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

This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies
and Procedures'' prior to any FAA final regulatory action.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

The Proposed Amendment

Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, the Federal
Aviation Administration proposes to amend 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 7400.11B,
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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AGL MI E5 Charlotte, MI [Amended]

Charlotte, Fitch H. Beach Airport, MI
(Lat. 42[deg]34'27'' N., long. 84[deg]48'44'' W.)

That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 6.4-mile radius of the Fitch H. Beach Airport.

Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on September 13, 2017.
Walter Tweedy,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2017-20329 Filed 9-22-17; 8:45 am]
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January 2011 (1101–S or 11/01–S) or later, is information. You may examine the MCAI in Transportation, Docket Operations,
excluded from the review and replacement the AD docket on the Internet at http:// West Building Ground Floor, Room
requirements of this AD, provided it can be www.regulations.gov by searching for and W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
demonstrated that neither the inflatable locating it in Docket No. FAA–2017–0505.
harness assembly, nor the harness inflation (3) Zodiac Aerotechnics SB MC10–35–274, Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202)
hose, P/N 445186 or P/N 445952, as Revision 2, dated June 25, 2014, can be 366–9826, or (800) 647–5527. You must
applicable, was replaced on that mask. A obtained from Zodiac Aerotechnics, using the identify FAA Docket No. FAA–2017–
review of airplane delivery or maintenance contact information in paragraph (j)(4) of this 0721; Airspace Docket No. 17–AGL–15,
records is acceptable to make the proposed AD. at the beginning of your comments. You
determination, provided those records can be (4) For service information identified in may also submit comments through the
relied upon for that purpose. this proposed AD, contact Zodiac Internet at http://www.regulations.gov.
Aerotechnics, 61 rue Pierre Curie BP 1, 78373
(h) Installation Prohibition You may review the public docket
Plaisir, CEDEX, France; phone: +33 1 6486
(1) After the effective date of this AD, do 6964; email: Christophe.besset@ containing the proposal, any comments
not install on any airplane a flight crew zodiacaerospace.com or Yann.laine@ received, and any final disposition in
oxygen mask regulator with a P/N listed in zodiacaerospace.com. person in the Dockets Office between
Planning Information, Section 1.A.(1) of (5) You may view this service information 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday
Zodiac Aerotechnics SB MC10–35–274, at the FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Revision 2, dated June 25, 2014. Branch, Policy and Innovation Division, 1200 FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace
(2) After the effective date of this AD, an District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For Designations and Reporting Points, and
inflatable harness assembly, with a P/N information on the availability of this
identified in Section 1.A.(1) of Zodiac
subsequent amendments can be viewed
material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
Aerotechnics SB MC10–35–274, is eligible online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on publications/. For further information,
for installation, provided it has been
September 11, 2017. you can contact the Airspace Policy
determined that a P/N MXH20–1 or P/N
MXH21–1 inflatable harness installed on that Robert J. Ganley, Group, Federal Aviation
flight crew oxygen mask regulator has been Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Administration, 800 Independence
inspected, and re-marked with an ‘‘I’’ as Branch, Aircraft Certification Service. Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
required by Material Information, Section [FR Doc. 2017–20267 Filed 9–22–17; 8:45 am] telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is
2.E. of Zodiac Aerotechnics SB MC10–35–
274, Revision 2, dated June 25, 2014.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P also available for inspection at the
(3) After the effective date of this AD, an National Archives and Records
inflatable harness assembly, with a P/N Administration (NARA). For
identified in Section 1.A.(1) of Zodiac DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION information on the availability of FAA
Aerotechnics SB MC10–35–274, is eligible Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202)
for installation, provided it has been Federal Aviation Administration 741–6030, or go to http://
determined that an inflatable harness, P/N www.archives.gov/federal_register/
MXH21–31, is installed, or that the inflatable 14 CFR Part 71 code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_
harness, P/N MXH20–1 or P/N MXH21–1,
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0721; Airspace locations.html.
installed on that flight crew oxygen mask
regulator has been corrected, and re-marked
Docket No. 17–AGL–15] FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
with a ‘‘W’’ as required by Accomplishment Designations and Reporting Points, is
Instructions, Section 3.C. of Zodiac
Proposed Amendment of Class E published yearly and effective on
Aerotechnics SB MC10–35–274, Revision 2, Airspace; Charlotte, MI September 15.
dated June 25, 2014. AGENCY: Federal Aviation FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance Administration (FAA), DOT. Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation
(AMOCs) ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Administration, Operations Support
(1) The Manager, FAA, Boston ACO (NPRM). Group, Central Service Center, 10101
Branch, Compliance and Airworthiness Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX
Division, has the authority to approve SUMMARY: This action proposes to 76177; telephone (817) 222–5711.
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the modify Class E airspace extending SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In upward from 700 feet above the surface
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your at Fitch H. Beach Airport, Charlotte, MI. Authority for This Rulemaking
request to your principal inspector or local The FAA is proposing this action due to
Flight Standards District Office, as The FAA’s authority to issue rules
the decommissioning of the Lansing regarding aviation safety is found in
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the ACO Branch, send it
VHF omnidirectional range (VOR) and Title 49 of the United States Code.
to the attention of the person identified in collocated tactical air navigation Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. You may email (TACAN), which provided navigation authority of the FAA Administrator.
your request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov. guidance for the instrument procedures Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, to this airport. The VOR/TACAN is describes in more detail the scope of the
notify your appropriate principal inspector, being decommissioned as part of the agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager VOR Minimum Operational Network
of the local flight standards district office/ promulgated under the authority
(MON) Program. This action would described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
certificate holding district office.
enhance safety and management of Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
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(j) Related Information instrument flight rules (IFR) operations section, the FAA is charged with
(1) For more information about this AD, at this airport. Additionally, the prescribing regulations to assign the use
contact Erin Hulverson, Aerospace Engineer, geographic coordinates of the airport of airspace necessary to ensure the
FAA, Boston ACO Branch, Compliance and would be adjusted to coincide with the safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
Airworthiness Division, 1200 District FAA’s aeronautical database.
Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–
airspace. This regulation is within the
DATES: Comments must be received on scope of that authority as it would
238–7655; fax: 781–238–7199; email:
erin.hulverson@faa.gov. or before November 9, 2017. amend Class E airspace extending
(2) Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2014–0142, ADDRESSES: Send comments on this upward from 700 feet above the surface
Revision 1, dated June 11, 2014, for more proposal to the U.S. Department of at Fitch H. Beach Airport, Charlotte, MI,

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to support IFR operations for instrument Availability and Summary of with FAA Order 1050.1F,
approach procedures at the airport. Documents for Incorporation by ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Reference Procedures’’ prior to any FAA final
Comments Invited regulatory action.
This document proposes to amend
Interested parties are invited to FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
participate in this proposed rulemaking Designations and Reporting Points,
dated August 3, 2017, and effective Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
by submitting such written data, views,
September 15, 2017. FAA Order Navigation (air).
or arguments, as they may desire.
Comments that provide the factual basis 7400.11B is publicly available as listed The Proposed Amendment
supporting the views and suggestions in the ADDRESSES section of this
document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists Accordingly, pursuant to the
presented are particularly helpful in authority delegated to me, the Federal
developing reasoned regulatory Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
air traffic service routes, and reporting Aviation Administration proposes to
decisions on the proposal. Comments amend 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
points.
are specifically invited on the overall
regulatory, aeronautical, economic, The Proposal PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
environmental, and energy-related The FAA is proposing an amendment B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
aspects of the proposal. to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
Communications should identify both (14 CFR) part 71 by modifying Class E REPORTING POINTS
docket numbers and be submitted in airspace area extending upward from ■ 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR
triplicate to the address listed above. 700 feet above the surface within a 6.4- part 71 continues to read as follows:
Commenters wishing the FAA to mile radius (increased from a 6.3-mile
acknowledge receipt of their comments radius) at Fitch H. Beach, Charlotte, MI, Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103,
and updating the geographic 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
on this notice must submit with those 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
comments a self-addressed, stamped coordinates of the airport to coincide
postcard on which the following with the FAA’s aeronautical database. § 71.1 [Amended]
statement is made: ‘‘Comments to The exclusionary language contained in ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in
Docket No. FAA–2017–0721/Airspace the airspace description is being 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11B,
Docket No. 17–AGL–15.’’ The postcard removed to comply with FAA Order Airspace Designations and Reporting
will be date/time stamped and returned 7400.2L, Procedures for Handling Points, dated August 3, 2017, and
Airspace Matters. effective September 15, 2017, is
to the commenter. Class E airspace designations are
All communications received before amended as follows:
published in paragraph 6005 of FAA
the specified closing date for comments Order 7400.11B, dated August 3, 2017, Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas
will be considered before taking action and effective September 15, 2017, which Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More
on the proposed rule. The proposal is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR Above the Surface of the Earth.
contained in this notice may be changed 71.1. The Class E airspace designations * * * * *
in light of the comments received. A listed in this document will be AGL MI E5 Charlotte, MI [Amended]
report summarizing each substantive published subsequently in the Order.
Charlotte, Fitch H. Beach Airport, MI
public contact with FAA personnel Regulatory Notices and Analyses (Lat. 42°34′27″ N., long. 84°48′44″ W.)
concerned with this rulemaking will be That airspace extending upward from 700
filed in the docket. The FAA has determined that this
proposed regulation only involves an feet above the surface within a 6.4-mile
established body of technical radius of the Fitch H. Beach Airport.
Availability of NPRMs
regulations for which frequent and Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on September
An electronic copy of this document routine amendments are necessary to 13, 2017.
may be downloaded through the keep them operationally current, is non- Walter Tweedy,
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. controversial and unlikely to result in Acting Manager, Operations Support Group,
Recently published rulemaking adverse or negative comments. It, ATO Central Service Center.
documents can also be accessed through therefore: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant [FR Doc. 2017–20329 Filed 9–22–17; 8:45 am]
the FAA’s Web page at http:// regulatory action’’ under Executive BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/ Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant
airspace_amendments/. rule’’ under DOT Regulatory Policies
You may review the public docket and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
containing the proposal, any comments 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant HUMAN SERVICES
received, and any final disposition in preparation of a regulatory evaluation as
the anticipated impact is so minimal. Food and Drug Administration
person in the Dockets Office (see the
Since this is a routine matter that will
ADDRESSES section for the address and
only affect air traffic procedures and air 21 CFR Part 573
phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and
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navigation, it is certified that this
5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, proposed rule, when promulgated, [Docket No. FDA–2017–F–5528]
except federal holidays. An informal would not have a significant economic
docket may also be examined during Idemitsu Kosan, Cp. Ltd.; Filing of
impact on a substantial number of small
normal business hours at the Federal Food Additive Petition (Animal Use)
entities under the criteria of the
Aviation Administration, Air Traffic Regulatory Flexibility Act. AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration,
Organization, Central Service Center, HHS.
Operations Support Group, 10101 Environmental Review
ACTION:Notification; petition for
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX This proposal will be subject to an
rulemaking.
76177. environmental analysis in accordance

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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		Proposed Rules
Action		Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
Dates		Comments must be received on or before November 9, 2017.
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 44541
CFR Associated		Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (Air)

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