82 FR 44721 - Establishment of Restricted Area R-2306F; Yuma Proving Ground, AZ
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 185 (September 26, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 185 (September 26, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-20590 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 185 (Tuesday, September 26, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 44721-44723] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-20590] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 73 [Docket No. FAA-2016-7055; Airspace Docket No. 15-AWP-11] Establishment of Restricted Area R-2306F; Yuma Proving Ground, AZ AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action establishes restricted area R-2306F in the vicinity of Laguna Army Airfield (LGF) at Yuma Proving Ground, AZ. The restricted area allows Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) to maximize the existing fixed infrastructure to support current and future hazardous test programs while minimizing the risk to public and non-participating aircraft. These programs involve ground and airborne testing of non- eye-safe lasers, high energy radars and the development of unproven weapon systems and this ensures the safer testing and evaluation of these programs without impacting non-participating aircraft and general public. DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, December 7, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kenneth Ready, Airspace Policy Group, Office of Airspace Services, Federal [[Page 44722]] Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-8783. 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 the 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 modifies the air traffic service route structure in the north central United States to maintain the efficient flow of air traffic. History On July 25, 2016, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) (81 FR 48364), Docket No. FAA- 2016-7055, to establish restricted area R-2306F, Yuma Proving Ground, AZ. Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal. No comments were received. Differences From the NPRM Subsequent to publication of the NPRM, the FAA identified geographic coordinates to more accurately reflect the existing boundaries using digital charting capabilities. The geographic coordinates identifying Laguna Army Airfield required a slight adjustment to accurately reflect the exact location. The geographic coordinates before and after Laguna Army Airfield needed to be corrected to ensure the FAA digital database meet tolerances of gap analysis. The Rule The FAA is amending Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 73 to establish a new restricted area (R-2306F) in the vicinity of Laguna Army Airfield (LGF) at Yuma Proving Ground, AZ. This action also incorporates the restricted area updates noted in the ``Differences from the NPRM'' section of this final rule. The FAA is taking this action for testing that includes both ground and air-to-ground propagation of non-eye-safe lasers, high power radars and developmental, unproven weapons systems. Testing includes the actual operation of these systems using various proven and unproven aircraft platforms. Due to the hazards of these systems, it is imperative that these activities be segregated within a restricted area. The changes from the NPRM are as follows: R-2306F: The geographic coordinates proposed as ``lat. 32[deg]51'18'' N., long. 114[deg]19'29'' W.'' in the boundaries description are changed to ``lat. 32[deg]51'19'' N., long. 114[deg]19'29'' W.'' Additionally, the geographic coordinates proposed as ``lat. 32[deg]51'52'' N., long. 114[deg]23'34'' W.'' in the boundaries description are changed to ``lat. 32[deg]51'53'' N., long. 114[deg]23'35'' W.'' Lastly, the geographic coordinates proposed as ``lat. 32[deg]49'30'' N., long. 114[deg]26'39'' W.'' in the boundaries description are changed to ``lat. 32[deg]49'30'' N., long. 114[deg]26'38'' W.'' These coordinates are changed from the NPRM to ensure the FAA digital database meet tolerances of gap analysis. 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. It, therefore: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under Department of Transportation (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 of establishing a new restricted area (R-2306F) in the vicinity of Laguna Army Airfield (LGF) at Yuma Proving Ground, AZ, qualifies for FAA adoption as authorized under 40 CFR 1506.3, and in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, paragraphs 8-2 and 9-2, Adoption of Other Agencies' National Environmental Policy Act Documents, and Written Re-evaluations, and 7400.2L, paragraph 32-2-3. FAA's environmental impact review included an independent evaluation and adoption of the Army's Supplemental Environmental Assessment (SEA) for Proposed Special Use Airspace at Laguna Army Airfield, Yuma, Arizona which included the establishment of Restricted Area Airspace R-2306F. The Army's SEA, for which the FAA was a cooperating agency, was published July 2015 with issuance of its Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) on September 28, 2015. The FAA has carefully considered its statutory mandate under 49 U.S.C. 40103 to ensure the safe and efficient use of the National Airspace System as well as the other aeronautical goals and objectives discussed in the Army's SEA, and has determined that the Army's Proposed Action provides the best airspace combination for meeting the needs stipulated in its SEA, that the SEA adequately assesses and discloses the environmental impacts of the Proposed Action, and that all practicable means to avoid or minimize environmental harm from that alternative have been adopted. Additionally, the FAA has determined that there have not been substantial changes to the Army's Proposed Action relevant to environmental concerns, and that there are no significant new circumstances or information relevant to environmental concerns and bearing on the Proposed Action or its impacts. Therefore, the FAA has concluded that an additional supplement to the Supplemental EA is not required. A copy of the FAA's Adoption EA and FONSI/ROD document is available at https://www.regulations.gov/ by referencing this docket number. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 73 Airspace, Prohibited areas, Restricted areas. Adoption of the Amendment In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration amends 14 CFR part 73 as follows: PART 73--SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE 0 1. The authority citation for part 73 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. 73.23 [Amended] 0 2. Section 73.23 is amended as follows: * * * * * R-2306F, Yuma West, AZ [New] Boundaries: Beginning at latitude 32[deg]51'52'' N., longitude 114[deg]26'52'' W.; to latitude 32[deg]52'30'' N., longitude 114[deg]21'03'' W.; to latitude 32[deg]51'15'' N., longitude 114[deg]21'03'' W.; to latitude 32[deg]51'19'' N., longitude 114[deg]19'29'' W.; [[Page 44723]] then clockwise along a 3.5 NM arc centered at latitude 32[deg]51'53'' N., longitude 114[deg]23'35'' W.; to latitude 32[deg]49'30'' N., longitude 114[deg]26'38'' W.; to latitude 32[deg]49'51'' N., longitude 114[deg]26'38'' W.; to latitude 32[deg]50'08'' N., longitude 114[deg]26'3'' W.; to latitude 32[deg]50'17'' N., longitude 114[deg]26'19'' W.; to latitude 32[deg]50'31'' N., longitude 114[deg]26'17'' W.; to latitude 32[deg]50'42'' N., longitude 114[deg]26'9'' W.; to latitude 32[deg]51'11'' N., longitude 114[deg]26'34'' W.; to the point of beginning. Designated altitudes: Surface to and including 1,700 feet MSL. Time of Designation: Intermittent, 0600-1800 local time, Monday- Saturday; other times by NOTAM. Controlling Agency: Yuma Approach Control, MCAS Yuma, AZ. Using Agency: U.S. Army, Commanding Officer, Yuma Proving Ground, Yuma, AZ. Issued in Washington, DC, on September 20, 2017. Rodger A. Dean Jr., Manager, Airspace Policy Group. [FR Doc. 2017-20590 Filed 9-25-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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promulgated under the authority approach procedures is necessary for Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103,
described in Subtitle VII, Part A, IFR operations at the airport due to the 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that decommissioning of the Wayne NDB, 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
section, the FAA is charged with and cancellation of the NDB approach. § 71.1 [Amended]
prescribing regulations to assign the use The name and geographic coordinates of
of airspace necessary to ensure the the airport also are updated to be in ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of concert with the FAA’s aeronautical 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11B,
airspace. This regulation is within the database. This action enhances the Airspace Designations and Reporting
scope of that authority as it would safety and management of the standard Points, dated August 3, 2017, and
modify Class E airspace extending up to instrument approach procedures for IFR effective September 15, 2017, is
and including 700 feet above the surface operations at the airport. amended as follows:
area at Wayne Municipal/Stan Morris Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas
Field, Wayne, NE, in support of the Regulatory Notices and Analyses Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More
instrument approach procedures for IFR The FAA has determined that this Above the Surface of the Earth.
operations at the airport. The geographic regulation only involves an established * * * * *
coordinates of the airport also will be body of technical regulations for which ACE NE E5 Wayne, NE [Amended]
updated to be in concert with the FAA’s frequent and routine amendments are
aeronautical database. Wayne Municipal/Stan Morris Field, NE
necessary to keep them operationally (Lat. 42°14′30″ N., long. 96°58′56″ W.)
History current, is non-controversial and
That airspace extending upward from 700
unlikely to result in adverse or negative feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile
The FAA published in the Federal comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a
Register (82 FR 22924, May 19, 2017) radius of Wayne Municipal/Stan Morris
‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Field.
Docket No. FAA–2017–0287 a notice of Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to modify ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on September
Class E airspace extending upward from 15, 2017.
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
700 feet above the surface at Wayne FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3)
Vonnie Royal,
Municipal/Stan Morris Field (formally does not warrant preparation of a Acting Manager, Operations Support Group,
the Wayne Municipal Airport), Wayne, regulatory evaluation as the anticipated
ATO Central Service Center.
NE. Subsequent to the publication of the impact is so minimal. Since this is a [FR Doc. 2017–20433 Filed 9–25–17; 8:45 am]
NPRM, the FAA found that the airport routine matter that will only affect air BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
name had a name change to Wayne traffic procedures and air navigation, it
Municipal/Stan Morris Field from the is certified that this rule, when
Wayne Municipal Airport. Interested promulgated, would not have a DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
parties were invited to participate in significant economic impact on a
this rulemaking effort by submitting Federal Aviation Administration
substantial number of small entities
written comments on the proposal to the under the criteria of the Regulatory
FAA. No comments were received. 14 CFR Part 73
Flexibility Act.
Class E airspace designations are [Docket No. FAA–2016–7055; Airspace
published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Environmental Review Docket No. 15–AWP–11]
Order 7400.11B, dated August 3, 2017,
and effective September 15, 2017, which The FAA has determined that this Establishment of Restricted Area
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR action qualifies for categorical exclusion R–2306F; Yuma Proving Ground, AZ
71.1. The Class E airspace designations under the National Environmental
Policy Act in accordance with FAA AGENCY: Federal Aviation
listed in this document will be
Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental Administration (FAA), DOT.
published subsequently in the Order.
Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ ACTION: Final rule.
Availability and Summary of paragraph 5–6.5.a. This airspace action
Documents for Incorporation by is not expected to cause any potentially SUMMARY: This action establishes
Reference significant environmental impacts, and restricted area R–2306F in the vicinity
no extraordinary circumstances exist of Laguna Army Airfield (LGF) at Yuma
This document amends FAA Order
that warrant preparation of an Proving Ground, AZ. The restricted area
7400.11B, Airspace Designations and
environmental assessment. allows Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) to
Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017,
maximize the existing fixed
and effective September 15, 2017. FAA List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 infrastructure to support current and
Order 7400.11B is publicly available as
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, future hazardous test programs while
listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
Navigation (air). minimizing the risk to public and non-
document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists
participating aircraft. These programs
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, Adoption of the Amendment involve ground and airborne testing of
air traffic service routes, and reporting
non-eye-safe lasers, high energy radars
points. In consideration of the foregoing, the
and the development of unproven
Federal Aviation Administration
The Rule weapon systems and this ensures the
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
This amendment to Title 14 Code of safer testing and evaluation of these
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Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, programs without impacting non-
amends Class E airspace extending B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR participating aircraft and general public.
upward from 700 feet above the surface TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC,
within a 6.5-mile radius (reduced from REPORTING POINTS December 7, 2017.
a 7.5-mile radius) of Wayne Municipal/ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Stan Morris Field, Wayne, NE. Airspace ■ 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR Kenneth Ready, Airspace Policy Group,
redesign of standard instrument part 71 continues to read as follows: Office of Airspace Services, Federal
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Aviation Administration, 800 systems. Testing includes the actual Use Airspace at Laguna Army Airfield,
Independence Avenue SW., operation of these systems using various Yuma, Arizona which included the
Washington, DC 20591; telephone: proven and unproven aircraft platforms. establishment of Restricted Area
(202) 267–8783. Due to the hazards of these systems, it Airspace R–2306F. The Army’s SEA, for
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: is imperative that these activities be which the FAA was a cooperating
segregated within a restricted area. The agency, was published July 2015 with
Authority for This Rulemaking changes from the NPRM are as follows: issuance of its Finding of No Significant
The FAA’s authority to issue rules R–2306F: The geographic coordinates Impact (FONSI) on September 28, 2015.
regarding aviation safety is found in proposed as ‘‘lat. 32°51′18″ N., long. The FAA has carefully considered its
Title 49 of the United States Code. 114°19′29″ W.’’ in the boundaries statutory mandate under 49 U.S.C.
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the description are changed to ‘‘lat. 40103 to ensure the safe and efficient
authority of the FAA Administrator. 32°51′19″ N., long. 114°19′29″ W.’’ use of the National Airspace System as
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, Additionally, the geographic well as the other aeronautical goals and
describes in more detail the scope of the coordinates proposed as ‘‘lat. 32°51′52″ objectives discussed in the Army’s SEA,
agency’s authority. This rulemaking is N., long. 114°23′34″ W.’’ in the and has determined that the Army’s
promulgated under the authority boundaries description are changed to Proposed Action provides the best
described in Subtitle VII, Part A, ‘‘lat. 32°51′53″ N., long. 114°23′35″ W.’’ airspace combination for meeting the
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that Lastly, the geographic coordinates needs stipulated in its SEA, that the
section, the FAA is charged with proposed as ‘‘lat. 32°49′30″ N., long. SEA adequately assesses and discloses
prescribing regulations to assign the use 114°26′39″ W.’’ in the boundaries the environmental impacts of the
of the airspace necessary to ensure the description are changed to ‘‘lat. Proposed Action, and that all
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of 32°49′30″ N., long. 114°26′38″ W.’’ practicable means to avoid or minimize
airspace. This regulation is within the These coordinates are changed from the environmental harm from that
scope of that authority as it modifies the NPRM to ensure the FAA digital alternative have been adopted.
air traffic service route structure in the database meet tolerances of gap Additionally, the FAA has determined
north central United States to maintain analysis. that there have not been substantial
the efficient flow of air traffic. Regulatory Notices and Analyses changes to the Army’s Proposed Action
History relevant to environmental concerns, and
The FAA has determined that this
that there are no significant new
On July 25, 2016, the FAA published regulation only involves an established
circumstances or information relevant to
in the Federal Register a notice of body of technical regulations for which
environmental concerns and bearing on
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) (81 FR frequent and routine amendments are
the Proposed Action or its impacts.
48364), Docket No. FAA–2016–7055, to necessary to keep them operationally
Therefore, the FAA has concluded that
establish restricted area R–2306F, Yuma current. It, therefore: (1) Is not a
an additional supplement to the
Proving Ground, AZ. ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under
Supplemental EA is not required.
Interested parties were invited to Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a A copy of the FAA’s Adoption EA and
participate in this rulemaking effort by ‘‘significant rule’’ under Department of FONSI/ROD document is available at
submitting written comments on the Transportation (DOT) Regulatory https://www.regulations.gov/ by
proposal. No comments were received. Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; referencing this docket number.
February 26, 1979); and (3) does not
Differences From the NPRM warrant preparation of a regulatory List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 73
Subsequent to publication of the evaluation as the anticipated impact is Airspace, Prohibited areas, Restricted
NPRM, the FAA identified geographic so minimal. Since this is a routine areas.
coordinates to more accurately reflect matter that only affects air traffic
the existing boundaries using digital procedures and air navigation, it is Adoption of the Amendment
charting capabilities. The geographic certified that this rule, when In consideration of the foregoing, the
coordinates identifying Laguna Army promulgated, does not have a significant Federal Aviation Administration
Airfield required a slight adjustment to economic impact on a substantial amends 14 CFR part 73 as follows:
accurately reflect the exact location. The number of small entities under the
geographic coordinates before and after criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. PART 73—SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE
Laguna Army Airfield needed to be
corrected to ensure the FAA digital Environmental Review ■ 1. The authority citation for part 73
database meet tolerances of gap The FAA has determined that this continues to read as follows:
analysis. action of establishing a new restricted Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103,
area (R–2306F) in the vicinity of Laguna 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
The Rule Army Airfield (LGF) at Yuma Proving 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
The FAA is amending Title 14 Code Ground, AZ, qualifies for FAA adoption
of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 73 § 73.23 [Amended]
as authorized under 40 CFR 1506.3, and
to establish a new restricted area (R– in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ■ 2. Section 73.23 is amended as
2306F) in the vicinity of Laguna Army paragraphs 8–2 and 9–2, Adoption of follows:
Airfield (LGF) at Yuma Proving Ground, Other Agencies’ National * * * * *
AZ. This action also incorporates the Environmental Policy Act Documents,
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restricted area updates noted in the and Written Re-evaluations, and R–2306F, Yuma West, AZ [New]
‘‘Differences from the NPRM’’ section of 7400.2L, paragraph 32–2–3. Boundaries: Beginning at latitude
this final rule. The FAA is taking this FAA’s environmental impact review 32°51′52″ N., longitude 114°26′52″ W.;
action for testing that includes both included an independent evaluation to latitude 32°52′30″ N., longitude
ground and air-to-ground propagation of and adoption of the Army’s 114°21′03″ W.; to latitude 32°51′15″ N.,
non-eye-safe lasers, high power radars Supplemental Environmental longitude 114°21′03″ W.; to latitude
and developmental, unproven weapons Assessment (SEA) for Proposed Special 32°51′19″ N., longitude 114°19′29″ W.;
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then clockwise along a 3.5 NM arc First Street NE., Washington, DC issued to NERC,3 the Commission has
centered at latitude 32°51′53″ N., 20426, Telephone: (202) 502–8718, determined that it will not, at this time,
longitude 114°23′35″ W.; to latitude Syed.Ahmad@ferc.gov direct NERC to restore existing
32°49′30″ N., longitude 114°26′38″ W.; Julie Greenisen (Legal Information), requirements in Requirement R15 of
to latitude 32°49′51″ N., longitude Office of the General Counsel, Federal Reliability Standard BAL–005–0.2b
114°26′38″ W.; to latitude 32°50′08″ N., Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 related to maintaining and testing
longitude 114°26′3″ W.; to latitude First Street NE., Washington, DC backup power supplies at primary
32°50′17″ N., longitude 114°26′19″ W.; 20426, Telephone: (202) 502–6362, control centers and other critical
to latitude 32°50′31″ N., longitude Julie.Greenisen@ferc.gov. locations. We also approve NERC’s
114°26′17″ W.; to latitude 32°50′42″ N., request to retire Reliability Standard
longitude 114°26′9″ W.; to latitude SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: BAL–006–2, BAL–005–0.2b and FAC–
32°51′11″ N., longitude 114°26′34″ W.; 001–2 upon the effective date of
ORDER NO. 836
to the point of beginning. Reliability Standard BAL–005–1.
Designated altitudes: Surface to and FINAL RULE
including 1,700 feet MSL. I. Background
Time of Designation: Intermittent, 1. Pursuant to section 215 of the A. Mandatory Reliability Standards and
0600–1800 local time, Monday– Federal Power Act (FPA),1 the Order No. 693
Saturday; other times by NOTAM. Commission approves Reliability
Controlling Agency: Yuma Approach Standards BAL–005–1 (Balancing 3. Section 215 of the FPA requires a
Control, MCAS Yuma, AZ. Authority Control) and FAC–001–3 Commission-certified Electric
Using Agency: U.S. Army, (Facility Interconnection Requirements), Reliability Organization (ERO) to
Commanding Officer, Yuma Proving submitted by the North American develop mandatory and enforceable
Ground, Yuma, AZ. Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), Reliability Standards that are subject to
as well as the retirement of Reliability Commission review and approval.
Issued in Washington, DC, on September Specifically, the Commission may
20, 2017. Standards BAL–005–0.2b (Automatic
Generation Control), FAC–001–2 approve, by rule or order, a proposed
Rodger A. Dean Jr., Reliability Standard or modification to a
Manager, Airspace Policy Group.
(Facility Interconnection Requirements),
and BAL–006–2 (Inadvertent Reliability Standard if it determines that
[FR Doc. 2017–20590 Filed 9–25–17; 8:45 am] the Reliability Standard is just,
Interchange). The Commission also
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approves the associated implementation reasonable, not unduly discriminatory
plans, violation risk factors, and or preferential and in the public
violation severity levels for Reliability interest.4 Once approved, the Reliability
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Standards BAL–005–1 and FAC–001–3. Standards may be enforced by NERC,
Finally, the Commission approves three subject to Commission oversight, or by
Federal Energy Regulatory the Commission independently.5
revised definitions for the glossary of
Commission 4. Pursuant to section 215 of the FPA,
terms used in NERC’s Reliability
Standards (NERC Glossary). the Commission established a process to
18 CFR Part 40 select and certify an ERO,6 and
2. The Commission determines that subsequently certified NERC as the
[Docket No. RM16–13–000; Order No. 836] Reliability Standards BAL–005–1 and ERO.7 On March 16, 2007, the
FAC–001–3 will enhance the reliability Commission issued Order No. 693,
Balancing Authority Control,
of the Bulk-Power System, as compared approving 83 of the initial 107
Inadvertent Interchange, and Facility
to currently-effective Reliability Reliability Standards filed by NERC,
Interconnection Reliability Standards
Standards BAL–005–0.2b and FAC– including Reliability Standards BAL–
AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory 001–2, by clarifying and consolidating 005–0 (Automatic Generation Control),
Commission. existing requirements related to FAC–001–0 (Facility Interconnection
ACTION: Final rule. frequency control. In addition, the Requirements), and BAL–006–1
Commission determines that the revised (Inadvertent Interchange).8 In addition
SUMMARY: The Federal Energy Reliability Standards support more
Regulatory Commission (Commission) to approving Reliability Standards BAL–
accurate and comprehensive calculation 005–0 and BAL–006–1, the Commission
approves Reliability Standards BAL– of Reporting Area Control Error
005–1 (Balancing Authority Control) directed NERC to develop modifications
(Reporting ACE), by requiring timely to those Reliability Standards through
and FAC–001–3 (Facility reporting of an inability to calculate
Interconnection Requirements), Reporting ACE and by requiring 3 See Response of the North American Electric
submitted by the North American balancing authorities to maintain Corporation to Data Request, Docket No. RM16–13–
Electric Reliability Corporation, as well minimum levels of annual availability 000 (April 7, 2017).
as the retirement of Reliability of 99.5 percent for each balancing 4 16 U.S.C. 824o(d)(2).
Standards BAL–005–0.2b (Automatic authority’s system for calculating
5 Id. 824o(e).
6 Rules Concerning Certification of the Electric
Generation Control), FAC–001–2 Reporting ACE. Based on the Reliability Organization; and Procedures for the
(Facility Interconnection Requirements), information received in the comments Establishment, Approval, and Enforcement of
and BAL–006–2 (Inadvertent on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Electric Reliability Standards, Order No. 672, FERC
Interchange). in this proceeding,2 as well as in Stats. & Regs. ¶ 31,204, order on reh’g, Order No.
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672–A, FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 31,212 (2006).
DATES: This rule will become effective response to a subsequent data request 7 North American Electric Reliability Corp., 116
November 27, 2017. FERC ¶ 61,062, order on reh’g and compliance, 117
1 16 U.S.C. 824(o). FERC ¶ 61,126 (2006), aff’d sub nom. Alcoa, Inc. v.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Syed Ahmad (Technical Information), 2 Balancing Authority Control, Inadvertent FERC, 564 F.3d 1342 (D.C. Cir. 2009).
Interchange, and Facility Interconnection 8 Mandatory Reliability Standards for the Bulk-
Office of Electric Reliability, Division Reliability Standards, Notice of Proposed Power System, Order No. 693, FERC Stats. & Regs.
of Reliability Standards, Federal Rulemaking, 81 FR 66,555 (Sept. 28, 2016), 156 ¶ 31,242 at PP 420, 439, and 680, order on reh’g,
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 FERC ¶ 61,210 (2016) (NOPR). Order No. 693–A, 120 FERC ¶ 61,053 (2007).
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| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | Effective date 0901 UTC, December 7, 2017. | |
| Contact | Kenneth Ready, Airspace Policy Group, Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-8783. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 44721 | |
| CFR Associated | Airspace; Prohibited Areas and Restricted Areas |
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