82 FR 46897 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Evansville, IN

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 194 (October 10, 2017)

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FR Document		2017-21509

This action amends Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Evansville Regional Airport, Evansville, Indiana. This action is necessary due to the decommissioning of the Evansville non-directional radio beacon (NDB) and cancellation of the NDB approach, and it enhances the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport. This action also updates the geographic coordinates of the airport. The amendment adjusting the coordinates of Evansville Regional Airport in Class C airspace is removed from this rule, and will be forthcoming in a separate rulemaking.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2016-9540; Airspace Docket No. 16-AGL-27]

Amendment of Class E Airspace; Evansville, IN

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends Class E airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface at Evansville Regional Airport, Evansville,
Indiana. This action is necessary due to the decommissioning of the
Evansville non-directional radio beacon (NDB) and cancellation of the
NDB approach, and it enhances the safety and management of instrument
flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport. This action also updates
the geographic coordinates of the airport. The amendment adjusting the
coordinates of Evansville Regional Airport in Class C airspace is
removed from this rule, and will be forthcoming in a separate
rulemaking.

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 7400.11A 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 E airspace at Evansville Regional Airport,
Evansville, IN, to support standard instrument approach procedures for
IFR operations at the airport.

History

The FAA published in the Federal Register (82 FR 15303, March 28,
2017) Docket No. FAA-2016-9540 a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
to modify Class C and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet
above the surface at Evansville Regional Airport, Evansville, IN.
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 realized that the proposed
amendment to Class C airspace at Evansville Regional Airport was
included in this rulemaking in error and is removed.
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 designation 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, 2016, and effective September 15,
2016. 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.

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The Rule

This amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 amends Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above
the surface within a 7.1-mile radius (increased from a 6.8 mile radius)
of Evansville Regional Airport, Evansville, IN. The segment 4.4-miles
wide (2.2 miles from each side of the 001[deg] bearing from the
airport) extending from the 6.8-mile radius is modified to a 4-mile
wide segment extending from the 7.1-mile radius of the airport to 11.6
miles (increased from 11.2 miles) north of the airport.
The 4.4-mile wide segment (2.2 miles from each side of the 181[deg]
bearing from the airport) extending from the 6.8-mile radius of the
airport to 11.3 miles south of the airport is removed.
The Pocket City VORTAC navigation aid segment is amended to within
a 7.1-mile radius (from a 6.8-mile radius) of the airport to the
VORTAC. Airspace reconfiguration is necessary due to the
decommissioning of the Evansville NDB and cancellation of the NDB
approaches, and enhances the safety and management of the standard
instrument approach procedures for IFR operations at the airport.
The amendment of Class C airspace at Evansville Regional Airport,
included in this rule in error, is removed and will be addressed in a
separate rulemaking.

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 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 5-6.5.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.

Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

Adoption of the Amendment

In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

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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]

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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.

* * * * *

AGL IN E5 Evansville, IN [Amended]

Evansville Regional Airport, IN
(Lat. 38[deg]02'27'' N., long. 87[deg]31'43'' W.)
Pocket City VORTAC
(Lat. 37[deg]55'42'' N., long. 87[deg]45'45'' W.)

That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 7.1-mile radius of Evansville Regional Airport, and within
2 miles each side of the 001[deg] bearing from the airport extending
from the 7.1-mile radius to 11.6 miles north of the airport, and
within 4 miles each side of the Pocket City VORTAC 060[deg] radial
extending from the 7.1-mile radius to the VORTAC.

Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on September 29, 2017.
Christopher L. Southerland,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2017-21509 Filed 10-6-17; 8:45 am]
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The Rule paragraph 5–6.5.a. This airspace action DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
This amendment to Title 14, Code of is not expected to cause any potentially
significant environmental impacts, and Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71
amends Class E airspace extending no extraordinary circumstances exist
that warrant preparation of an 14 CFR Part 73
upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 7.1-mile radius (increased from environmental assessment. [Docket No. FAA–2016–8927; Airspace
a 6.8 mile radius) of Evansville Regional Docket No. 15–ANM–24]
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airport, Evansville, IN. The segment
4.4-miles wide (2.2 miles from each side Establishment of Restricted Area R–
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
of the 001° bearing from the airport) 2603; Fort Carson, CO
Navigation (air).
extending from the 6.8-mile radius is AGENCY: Federal Aviation
modified to a 4-mile wide segment Adoption of the Amendment Administration (FAA), DOT.
extending from the 7.1-mile radius of In consideration of the foregoing, the ACTION: Final rule.
the airport to 11.6 miles (increased from
Federal Aviation Administration
11.2 miles) north of the airport. SUMMARY: This action establishes
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: restricted area R–2603 within the
The 4.4-mile wide segment (2.2 miles
from each side of the 181° bearing from existing Fort Carson, CO, Pinon Canyon
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
the airport) extending from the 6.8-mile Maneuver Site (PCMS), near Trinidad,
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
radius of the airport to 11.3 miles south CO. The U.S. Army requires additional
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
of the airport is removed. restricted airspace because the restricted
REPORTING POINTS area ranges at Fort Carson are not large
The Pocket City VORTAC navigation
aid segment is amended to within a 7.1- enough to meet all training
mile radius (from a 6.8-mile radius) of ■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 requirements. R–2603 will provide
the airport to the VORTAC. Airspace continues to read as follows: increased ground-to-air, air-to-ground,
reconfiguration is necessary due to the Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, and air-to-air battle space to increase
decommissioning of the Evansville NDB 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, training capacity and relieve training
and cancellation of the NDB 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. congestion at Fort Carson.
approaches, and enhances the safety DATES:
and management of the standard § 71.1 [Amended] Effective date: 0901 UTC, December 7,
instrument approach procedures for IFR 2017.
■ 2. The incorporation by reference in
operations at the airport. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11B,
The amendment of Class C airspace at Kenneth Ready, Airspace Policy Group,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Evansville Regional Airport, included in Office of Airspace Services, Federal
Points, dated August 3, 2017, and
this rule in error, is removed and will Aviation Administration, 800
be addressed in a separate rulemaking. effective September 15, 2017, is
Independence Avenue SW.,
amended as follows:
Regulatory Notices and Analyses Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202)
* * * * * 267–8783.
The FAA has determined that this SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
regulation only involves an established Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas
body of technical regulations for which Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Authority for this Rulemaking
frequent and routine amendments are Above the Surface of the Earth. The FAA’s authority to issue rules
necessary to keep them operationally * * * * * regarding aviation safety is found in
current, is non-controversial and Title 49 of the United States Code.
AGL IN E5 Evansville, IN [Amended]
unlikely to result in adverse or negative Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a Evansville Regional Airport, IN authority of the FAA Administrator.
‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under (Lat. 38°02′27″ N., long. 87°31′43″ W.) Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a Pocket City VORTAC describes in more detail the scope of the
‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT (Lat. 37°55′42″ N., long. 87°45′45″ W.) agency’s authority.
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 That airspace extending upward from 700 This rulemaking is promulgated
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) feet above the surface within a 7.1-mile under the authority described in
does not warrant preparation of a radius of Evansville Regional Airport, and Subtitle VII, part A, Subpart I, Section
regulatory evaluation as the anticipated within 2 miles each side of the 001° bearing 40103. Under that section, the FAA is
impact is so minimal. Since this is a from the airport extending from the 7.1-mile charged with prescribing regulations to
routine matter that only affects air traffic radius to 11.6 miles north of the airport, and assign the use of the airspace necessary
procedures and air navigation, it is within 4 miles each side of the Pocket City to ensure the safety of aircraft and the
certified that this rule, when VORTAC 060° radial extending from the 7.1- efficient use of airspace. This regulation
promulgated, does not have a significant mile radius to the VORTAC. is within the scope of that authority as
economic impact on a substantial it establishes the restricted area airspace
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on September
number of small entities under the at Fort Carson, CO, to accommodate
29, 2017.
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. essential Army training requirements
Christopher L. Southerland, and ensure the safety of aircraft
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Environmental Review Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, otherwise permitted to overfly the
The FAA has determined that this ATO Central Service Center. location established for Army training.
action qualifies for categorical exclusion [FR Doc. 2017–21509 Filed 10–6–17; 8:45 am]
under the National Environmental History
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Policy Act in accordance with FAA The FAA published in the Federal
Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental Register a notice of proposed
Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ rulemaking (NPRM) (81 FR 62847,

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Category		Regulatory Information
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		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 46897
CFR Associated		Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)

82 FR 46897 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Evansville, IN

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