82 FR 46895 - Amendment of Class D and E Airspace; Battle Creek, MI
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 194 (October 10, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 194 (October 10, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 194 (Tuesday, October 10, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 46895-46897] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-21627] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0232; Airspace Docket No. 17-AGL-11] Amendment of Class D and E Airspace; Battle Creek, MI AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action modifies the Class D and removes the Class E airspace designated as an extension at W.K. Kellogg Airport (formerly W.K. Kellogg Field), Battle Creek, MI. Airspace reconfiguration is necessary due to the decommissioning of the Battle Creek collocated VHF omnidirectional range and tactical air navigation (VORTAC) navigation aid, and cancellation of the VOR approaches. The Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface is also modified due to the redesign of the instrument landing system (ILS) approach, thereby removing reference to the BATOL navigation aid and Battle Creek ILS localizer. This action also updates the geographic coordinates of the airport, and makes an editorial change replacing Airport/Facility Directory with the term Chart Supplement in the associated Class D and E airspace areas. This action enhances the safety and management of standard instrument approach procedures for instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at 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 [[Page 46896]] 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: Walter Tweedy, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support 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 D and Class E airspace to support standard instrument approach procedures for IFR operations at W.K. Kellogg Airport, Battle Creek, MI. History The FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) (82 FR 20554, May 3, 2017) Docket No. FAA-2017-0232 to modify Class D airspace, Class E airspace designated as an extension, and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at W.K. Kellogg Airport, Battle Creek, MI. Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received. Subsequent to publication, the FAA determined the Class E airspace designated as an extension at W.K. Kellogg Airport is no longer required to contain any instrument procedures. Therefore, this rule removes Class E airspace designated as an extension at W.K. Kellogg Airport. This change has no substantive impact on operators using the airspace. Class D, Class E extension, and Class E transition area airspace designations are published in paragraphs 5000, 6004, 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 D and 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 the Class D and removes the Class E airspace designated as an extension at W.K. Kellogg Airport (formerly W.K. Kellogg Field), Battle Creek, MI. The airport's geographic coordinates are amended in the associated Class D and Class E airspace listed in this amendment. Also, the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 7-mile radius of W.K. Kellogg Airport is being amended by removing the southwest segment, and the segment 7 miles northwest and 4.4 miles southeast of the Battle Creek ILS localizer northeast course extending 10.4 miles northeast of the localizer outer marker/non directional radio beacon. The northeast segment will be amended to within 2 miles each side of the 047[deg] bearing (from 4 miles each side of the 049[deg] bearing) from the airport extending from the 7- mile radius of the airport to 10 miles northeast (from 10.9 miles) of the airport, and the southeast segment will be amended to within 2 miles each side of the 126[deg] bearing from the airport extending from the 7-mile radius to 7.4 miles (from 11.1 miles) southeast of the airport. Additionally, this action modifies the Class E airspace by removing reference to the BATOL navigation aid and Battle Creek ILS localizer. This action enhances the safety and management of the standard instrument approach procedures for IFR operations at the airport. Lastly, this action makes minor editorial corrections to the amended Class D and Class E legal descriptions by removing the city listed before the airport name in the second line and replacing the outdated term Airport/Facility Directory with the term Chart Supplement. 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: [[Page 46897]] 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 5000 Class D Airspace Areas. AGL MI D Battle Creek, MI [Amended] W.K. Kellogg Airport, MI (Lat. 42[deg]18'23'' N., long. 85[deg]15'00'' W.) That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 3,500 feet MSL within a 4.5-mile radius of W.K. Kellogg Airport. This Class D 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 6004 Class E Airspace Areas Designated as an Extension to a Class D or Class E Surface Area. AGL MI E4 Battle Creek, MI [Removed] Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth. * * * * * AGL MI E5 Battle Creek, MI [Amended] W.K. Kellogg Airport, MI (Lat. 42[deg]18'23'' N., long. 85[deg]15'00'' W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 7-mile radius of W.K. Kellogg Airport, and within 2 miles each side of the 047[deg] bearing from the airport extending from the 7-mile radius to 10 miles northeast of the airport, and within 2 miles each side of the 126[deg] bearing from the airport extending from the 7-mile radius to 7.4 miles southeast of the airport. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas on October 2, 2017. Christopher L. Southerland, Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center. [FR Doc. 2017-21627 Filed 10-6-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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miles, from 15 miles) of the airport, and PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, radius of Roberts Field from the 270° bearing
expand the area southwest (to within B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR from the airport clockwise to the 195° bearing
10.5 miles, from 7.6 miles) of the TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND from the airport, and within a 10.5-mile
radius of Roberts Field from the 195° bearing
airport. REPORTING POINTS from the airport clockwise to the 270° bearing
Also, this action updates the ■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 from the airport, and within 2.6 miles each
geographic coordinates for Roberts Field side of the 085° bearing from Roberts Field
continues to read as follows: extending to 9.6 miles east of the airport, and
and replaces the outdated term Airport/
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, within 4 miles northeast and 3 miles
Facility Directory with the term Chart 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, southwest of the 122° bearing from Roberts
Supplement in the Class D and Class E 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. Field extending to 13.1 miles southeast of the
airspace legal descriptions. Further, this airport.
action makes an editorial edit to the § 71.1 [Amended]
Class D legal description by reinstating ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in Issued in Seattle, Washington, on
the letters ‘‘MSL’’ to signify 5,600 feet September 27, 2017.
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11B,
mean sea level. This airspace redesign is Airspace Designations and Reporting B.G. Chew,
necessary for the safety and Points, dated August 3, 2017, and Acting Group Manager, Operations Support
management of IFR operations at the effective September 15, 2017, is Group, Western Service Center.
airport. amended as follows: [FR Doc. 2017–21506 Filed 10–6–17; 8:45 am]
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Regulatory Notices and Analyses Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.
The FAA has determined that this * * * * *
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regulation only involves an established ANM OR D Redmond, OR [Amended]
body of technical regulations for which Roberts Field, OR Federal Aviation Administration
frequent and routine amendments are (Lat. 44°15′15″ N., long. 121°09′00″ W.)
necessary to keep them operationally That airspace extending upward from the 14 CFR Part 71
current, is non-controversial and surface to and including 5,600 feet MSL
within a 5.1-mile radius of Roberts Field. [Docket No. FAA–2017–0232; Airspace
unlikely to result in adverse or negative Docket No. 17–AGL–11]
This Class D airspace area is effective during
comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a
the specific dates and times established in
‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective Amendment of Class D and E
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a date and time will thereafter be continuously Airspace; Battle Creek, MI
‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT published in the Chart Supplement.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Administration (FAA), DOT.
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) Designated as Surface Areas.
does not warrant preparation of a ACTION: Final rule.
* * * * *
Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated SUMMARY: This action modifies the Class
impact is so minimal. Since this is a ANM OR E2 Redmond, OR [Amended]
D and removes the Class E airspace
routine matter that only affects air traffic Roberts Field, OR designated as an extension at W.K.
procedures and air navigation, it is (Lat. 44°15′15″ N., long. 121°09′00″ W.)
Kellogg Airport (formerly W.K. Kellogg
certified that this rule, when That airspace extending upward from the Field), Battle Creek, MI. Airspace
promulgated, will not have a significant surface within a 5.1-mile radius of Roberts
Field. This Class E airspace is effective reconfiguration is necessary due to the
economic impact on a substantial decommissioning of the Battle Creek
during the specific dates and times
number of small entities under the established in advance by a Notice to collocated VHF omnidirectional range
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Airmen. The effective date and time will and tactical air navigation (VORTAC)
Environmental Review
thereafter be continuously published in the navigation aid, and cancellation of the
Chart Supplement. VOR approaches. The Class E airspace
The FAA has determined that this Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace extending upward from 700 feet above
action qualifies for categorical exclusion Designated as an Extension to a Class D or the surface is also modified due to the
under the National Environmental Class E Surface Area. redesign of the instrument landing
Policy Act in accordance with FAA * * * * * system (ILS) approach, thereby
Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental removing reference to the BATOL
ANM OR E4 Redmond, OR [Amended] navigation aid and Battle Creek ILS
Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’
Roberts Field, OR localizer. This action also updates the
paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action (Lat. 44°15′15″ N., long. 121°09′00″ W.)
is not expected to cause any potentially geographic coordinates of the airport,
That airspace extending upward from the and makes an editorial change replacing
significant environmental impacts, and surface within 1 mile each side of the 122°
no extraordinary circumstances exist Airport/Facility Directory with the term
bearing of Roberts Field extending from the
Chart Supplement in the associated
that warrant preparation of an 5.1-mile radius to 8.5 miles southeast of the
airport. Class D and E airspace areas. This action
environmental assessment.
enhances the safety and management of
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas standard instrument approach
Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More procedures for instrument flight rules
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Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Above the Surface of the Earth.
(IFR) operations at the airport.
Navigation (air). * * * * *
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, December 7,
Adoption of the Amendment ANM OR E5 Redmond, OR [Amended] 2017. The Director of the Federal
Roberts Field, OR Register approves this incorporation by
In consideration of the foregoing, the (Lat. 44°15′15″ N., long. 121°09′00″ W.) reference action under Title 1, Code of
Federal Aviation Administration That airspace extending upward from 700 Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: feet above the surface within a 7.6-mile the annual revision of FAA Order
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PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR Authority for This Rulemaking
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND Federal Aviation Administration
REPORTING POINTS The FAA’s authority to issue rules
14 CFR Part 71 regarding aviation safety is found in
■ 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR [Docket No. FAA–2016–9540; Airspace Title 49 of the United States Code.
part 71 continues to read as follows: Docket No. 16–AGL–27] Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, authority of the FAA Administrator.
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, Evansville, IN
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. describes in more detail the scope of the
AGENCY: Federal Aviation agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
§ 71.1 [Amended] Administration (FAA), DOT. promulgated under the authority
ACTION: Final rule.
described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
■ 2. The incorporation by reference in Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11B, SUMMARY: This action amends Class E section, the FAA is charged with
Airspace Designations and Reporting airspace extending upward from 700 prescribing regulations to assign the use
Points, dated August 3, 2017, and feet above the surface at Evansville of airspace necessary to ensure the
effective September 15, 2017, is Regional Airport, Evansville, Indiana. safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
amended as follows: This action is necessary due to the airspace. This regulation is within the
Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace Areas. decommissioning of the Evansville non- scope of that authority as it amends
directional radio beacon (NDB) and Class E airspace at Evansville Regional
AGL MI D Battle Creek, MI [Amended] cancellation of the NDB approach, and Airport, Evansville, IN, to support
W.K. Kellogg Airport, MI it enhances the safety and management standard instrument approach
(Lat. 42°18′23″ N., long. 85°15′00″ W.) of instrument flight rules (IFR) procedures for IFR operations at the
That airspace extending upward from the operations at the airport. This action airport.
surface to and including 3,500 feet MSL also updates the geographic coordinates
of the airport. The amendment adjusting History
within a 4.5-mile radius of W.K. Kellogg
Airport. This Class D airspace area is the coordinates of Evansville Regional The FAA published in the Federal
effective during the specific dates and times Airport in Class C airspace is removed Register (82 FR 15303, March 28, 2017)
established in advance by a Notice to from this rule, and will be forthcoming Docket No. FAA–2016–9540 a notice of
Airmen. The effective dates and times will in a separate rulemaking. proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to modify
thereafter be continuously published in the DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, December 7, Class C and Class E airspace extending
Chart Supplement. 2017. The Director of the Federal upward from 700 feet above the surface
Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Areas Register approves this incorporation by at Evansville Regional Airport,
Designated as an Extension to a Class D or reference action under Title 1, Code of Evansville, IN. Interested parties were
Class E Surface Area. Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to invited to participate in this rulemaking
the annual revision of FAA Order effort by submitting written comments
AGL MI E4 Battle Creek, MI [Removed] 7400.11 and publication of conforming on the proposal to the FAA. No
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas amendments. comments were received.
Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B,
Above the Surface of the Earth.
Subsequent to publication, the FAA
Airspace Designations and Reporting realized that the proposed amendment
* * * * * Points, and subsequent amendments can to Class C airspace at Evansville
be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ Regional Airport was included in this
AGL MI E5 Battle Creek, MI [Amended]
air_traffic/publications/. For further rulemaking in error and is removed.
W.K. Kellogg Airport, MI information, you can contact the
(Lat. 42°18′23″ N., long. 85°15′00″ W.) Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Class E airspace designations are
That airspace extending upward from 700 Administration, 800 Independence published in paragraph 6005 of FAA
feet above the surface within a 7-mile radius Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; Order 7400.11B, dated August 3, 2017,
of W.K. Kellogg Airport, and within 2 miles telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is and effective September 15, 2017, which
each side of the 047° bearing from the airport also available for inspection at the is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
extending from the 7-mile radius to 10 miles National Archives and Records 71.1. The Class E airspace designation
northeast of the airport, and within 2 miles Administration (NARA). For listed in this document will be
each side of the 126° bearing from the airport information on the availability of FAA published subsequently in the Order.
extending from the 7-mile radius to 7.4 miles Order 7400.11A at NARA, call (202)
southeast of the airport.
Availability and Summary of
741–6030, or go to https:// Documents for Incorporation by
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas on October 2, www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ Reference
2017. ibr-locations.html.
Christopher L. Southerland, FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace This document amends FAA Order
Designations and Reporting Points, is 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group,
published yearly and effective on Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016,
ATO Central Service Center.
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September 15. and effective September 15, 2016. FAA
[FR Doc. 2017–21627 Filed 10–6–17; 8:45 am]
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Order 7400.11B is publicly available as
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Walter Tweedy, Federal Aviation listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
Administration, Operations Support document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists
Group, Central Service Center, 10101 Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX air traffic service routes, and reporting
76177; telephone (817) 222–5900. points.
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| 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 | Walter Tweedy, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5900. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 46895 | |
| CFR Associated | Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air) |
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