82 FR 45713 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Windsor Locks, CT
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 189 (October 2, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 189 (October 2, 2017)
| Page Range | 45713-45714 | |
| FR Document | 2017-20848 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 189 (Monday, October 2, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 45713-45714] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-20848] [[Page 45713]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA-2016-0398; Airspace Docket No. 17-ANE-2] Amendment of Class E Airspace; Windsor Locks, CT AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action amends Class E airspace at Windsor Locks, CT, by removing the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) part-time status at Bradley International Airport under Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class C surface area. This change enhances the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at Bradley International Airport under these Class E airspace designations. This action also updates the geographic coordinates of the airport. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, December 7, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments. ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B, 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 https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is published yearly and effective on September 15. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Fornito, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 305-6364. 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 Bradley International Airport, Windsor Locks, CT, to support IFR operations under standard instrument approach procedures at the airport. History The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register (82 FR 27449, June 15, 2017) Docket No. FAA-2017-0398 to amend Class E surface area airspace, by removing the NOTAM part-time status of the Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class C surface area. This change enhances the safety and management of IFR operations at the airport. This action also updates the geographic coordinates of the airport for Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class C surface area, and for Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface within a 10.9-mile radius of Bradley International Airport, to coincide with the FAAs aeronautical database. 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 6003, and 6005, respectively, 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 proposes to amend FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, and effective September 15, 2017. FAA Order 7400.11A 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 action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by amending Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class C surface area, and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface at Bradley International Airport, Windsor Locks, CT. The NOTAM part-time status is removed from the Class E airspace area designated as an extension to a Class C surface area. Class E airspace designations are published in Paragraphs 6003 and 6005, respectively, 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 regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. Therefore, this regulation: (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, 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 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). [[Page 45714]] 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 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 Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, effective September 15, 2017, is amended as follows: Paragraph 6003 Class E Airspace Designated as an Extension to a Class C Surface Area. * * * * * ANE CT E3 Windsor Locks, CT [Amended] Bradley International Airport, CT (Lat. 41[deg]56'21'' N., long 72[deg]41'00'' W.) That airspace extending upward from the surface within 3.2 miles each side of the 224 bearing from Bradley International Airport, extending from the 5-mile radius to 9.6 miles southwest of the Bradley International Airport. Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth. * * * * * ANE CT E5 Windsor Locks, CT [Amended] Bradley International Airport, CT (Lat. 41[deg]56'21'' N., long. 72[deg]41'00'' W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 10.9-mile radius of Bradley International Airport. Issued in College Park, Georgia, on September 21, 2017. Ryan W. Almasy, Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. [FR Doc. 2017-20848 Filed 9-29-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Title 49 of the United States Code. air traffic service routes, and reporting
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the points.
Federal Aviation Administration authority of the FAA Administrator.
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, The Rule
14 CFR Part 71 describes in more detail the scope of the This action amends Title 14 Code of
[Docket No. FAA–2016–0398; Airspace agency’s authority. This rulemaking is Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by
Docket No. 17–ANE–2] promulgated under the authority amending Class E airspace designated as
described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
an extension to a Class C surface area,
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
Windsor Locks, CT and Class E airspace extending upward
section, the FAA is charged with
from 700 feet or more above the surface
prescribing regulations to assign the use
AGENCY: Federal Aviation at Bradley International Airport,
of airspace necessary to ensure the
Administration (FAA), DOT. Windsor Locks, CT. The NOTAM part-
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
ACTION: Final rule. time status is removed from the Class E
airspace. This regulation is within the
scope of that authority as it amends airspace area designated as an extension
SUMMARY: This action amends Class E
Class E airspace at Bradley International to a Class C surface area.
airspace at Windsor Locks, CT, by
removing the Notice to Airmen Airport, Windsor Locks, CT, to support Class E airspace designations are
(NOTAM) part-time status at Bradley IFR operations under standard published in Paragraphs 6003 and 6005,
International Airport under Class E instrument approach procedures at the respectively, of FAA Order 7400.11B,
airspace designated as an extension to a airport. dated August 3, 2017, and effective
Class C surface area. This change History September 15, 2017, which is
enhances the safety and management of incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
instrument flight rules (IFR) operations The FAA published a notice of 71.1. The Class E airspace designations
at Bradley International Airport under proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the listed in this document will be
these Class E airspace designations. This Federal Register (82 FR 27449, June 15, published subsequently in the Order.
action also updates the geographic 2017) Docket No. FAA–2017–0398 to
coordinates of the airport. amend Class E surface area airspace, by Regulatory Notices and Analyses
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, December 7, removing the NOTAM part-time status
of the Class E airspace designated as an The FAA has determined that this
2017. The Director of the Federal
extension to a Class C surface area. This regulation only involves an established
Register approves this incorporation by
change enhances the safety and body of technical regulations for which
reference action under title 1, Code of
Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to management of IFR operations at the frequent and routine amendments are
the annual revision of FAA Order airport. This action also updates the necessary to keep them operationally
7400.11 and publication of conforming geographic coordinates of the airport for current. Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is
amendments. Class E airspace designated as an not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B, extension to a Class C surface area, and under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not
Airspace Designations and Reporting for Class E airspace extending upward a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT
Points, and subsequent amendments can from 700 feet or more above the surface Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ within a 10.9-mile radius of Bradley FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3)
air_traffic/publications/. For further International Airport, to coincide with does not warrant preparation of a
information, you can contact the the FAAs aeronautical database. regulatory evaluation as the anticipated
Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Interested parties were invited to impact is so minimal. Since this is a
Administration, 800 Independence participate in this rulemaking effort by routine matter that only affects air traffic
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; submitting written comments on the procedures and air navigation, it is
telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is proposal to the FAA. No comments certified that this rule, when
also available for inspection at the were received. promulgated, does not have a significant
National Archives and Records Class E airspace designations are economic impact on a substantial
Administration (NARA). For published in Paragraph 6003, and 6005, number of small entities under the
information on the availability of FAA respectively, of FAA Order 7400.11B, criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202) dated August 3, 2017, and effective
741–6030, or go to https:// September 15, 2017, which is Environmental Review
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ incorporated by reference in 14 CFR The FAA has determined that this
ibr-locations.html. 71.1. The Class E airspace designations action qualifies for categorical exclusion
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace listed in this document will be under the National Environmental
Designations and Reporting Points, is published subsequently in the Order. Policy Act in accordance with FAA
published yearly and effective on
Availability and Summary of Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental
September 15.
Documents for Incorporation by Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
Reference paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action
Fornito, Operations Support Group,
is not expected to cause any potentially
Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation This document proposes to amend
FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace significant environmental impacts, and
Administration, P.O. Box 20636,
jstallworth on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with RULES
Designations and Reporting Points, no extraordinary circumstances exist
Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404)
305–6364. dated August 3, 2017, and effective that warrant preparation of an
September 15, 2017. FAA Order environmental assessment.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
7400.11A is publicly available as listed Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Authority for This Rulemaking in the ADDRESSES section of this
The FAA’s authority to issue rules document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
regarding aviation safety is found in Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, Navigation (air).
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Adoption of the Amendment DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator.
In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
Federal Aviation Administration describes in more detail the scope of the
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: 14 CFR Part 71 agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0289; Airspace promulgated under the authority
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
Docket No. 17–AEA–4]
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND Amendment of Class E Airspace; section, the FAA is charged with
REPORTING POINTS Wellsboro, PA prescribing regulations to assign the use
of airspace necessary to ensure the
■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 AGENCY: Federal Aviation safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
continues to read as follows: Administration (FAA), DOT. airspace. This regulation is within the
ACTION: Final rule. scope of that authority as it amends
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103,
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
Class E airspace in the Wellsboro, PA
SUMMARY: This action amends Class E area, for the continued safety and
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. airspace extending upward from 700 management of IFR operations at the
§ 71.1 [Amended]
feet or more above the surface at airport.
Wellsboro, PA, as the airspace
■ 2. The incorporation by reference in surrounding Wellsboro Johnston Airport History
14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation was inadvertently removed from the The FAA published a notice of
Administration Order 7400.11B, airspace description. This action proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the
Airspace Designations and Reporting enhances the safety and management of Federal Register (82 FR 25989, June 6,
Points, dated August 3, 2017, effective instrument flight rules (IFR) operations 2017) Docket No. FAA–2017–0289
September 15, 2017, is amended as at the airport. proposing to add Wellsboro Johnston
follows: DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, December 7, Airport, Wellsboro, PA, back into the
2017. The Director of the Federal airspace designation for Wellsboro, PA,
Paragraph 6003 Class E Airspace Register approves this incorporation by in Class E airspace extending upward
Designated as an Extension to a Class C reference action under title 1, Code of from 700 feet above the surface. The
Surface Area. airspace was inadvertently removed
Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
* * * * * the annual revision of FAA Order from the Order. Interested parties were
ANE CT E3 Windsor Locks, CT [Amended] 7400.11 and publication of conforming invited to participate in this rulemaking
amendments. effort by submitting written comments
Bradley International Airport, CT on the proposal to the FAA. No
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B,
(Lat. 41°56′21″ N., long 72°41′00″ W.) comments were received.
Airspace Designations and Reporting
That airspace extending upward from the Class E airspace designations are
Points, and subsequent amendments can
surface within 3.2 miles each side of the 224 published in paragraph 6005 of FAA
be viewed on-line at http://
bearing from Bradley International Airport, Order 7400.11B dated August 3, 2017,
www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/.
extending from the 5-mile radius to 9.6 miles and effective September 15, 2017, which
For further information, you can contact
southwest of the Bradley International is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
the Airspace Policy Group, Federal
Airport. part 71.1. The Class E airspace
Aviation Administration, 800
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Independence Avenue SW., designations listed in this document
Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (800) will be published subsequently in the
Above the Surface of the Earth. 647–8927, or (202) 267–8783. The Order Order.
* * * * * is also available for inspection at the Availability and Summary of
National Archives and Records Documents for Incorporation by
ANE CT E5 Windsor Locks, CT [Amended] Administration (NARA). For Reference
Bradley International Airport, CT information on the availability of FAA
(Lat. 41°56′21″ N., long. 72°41′00″ W.) This document amends FAA Order
Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202)
7400.11B, Airspace Designations and
That airspace extending upward from 700 741–6030, or go to https://
Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017,
feet above the surface within a 10.9-mile www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
and effective September 15, 2017. FAA
radius of Bradley International Airport. ibr-locations.html.
Order 7400.11B is publicly available as
Issued in College Park, Georgia, on FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
September 21, 2017. Designations and Reporting Points, is
document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists
published yearly and effective on
Ryan W. Almasy, Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
September 15.
Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern air traffic service routes, and reporting
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John points.
Service Center, Air Traffic Organization.
Fornito, Operations Support Group,
[FR Doc. 2017–20848 Filed 9–29–17; 8:45 am] The Rule
Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Administration, P.O. Box 20636, This amendment to Title 14, Code of
Atlanta, GA 30320; telephone (404) Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71
jstallworth on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with RULES
305–6364. amends Class E airspace extending
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: upward from 700 feet above the surface
within an 8.2-mile radius of Wellsboro
Authority for This Rulemaking Johnston Airport, Wellsboro, PA, as this
The FAA’s authority to issue rules airspace was inadvertently removed
regarding aviation safety is found in from the airspace description in FAA
Title 49 of the United States Code. Order 7499.11B. These changes are
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| Collection | Federal Register | |
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| 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 | John Fornito, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 305-6364. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 45713 | |
| CFR Associated | Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air) |
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