82_FR_47809 82 FR 47612 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Medford, WI and Waupaca, WI

82 FR 47612 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Medford, WI and Waupaca, WI

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 197 (October 13, 2017)

Page Range47612-47613
FR Document2017-22119

This action amends Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Taylor County Airport, Medford, WI and Waupaca Municipal Airport, Waupaca, WI, to accommodate new standard instrument approach procedures for instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at these airports. This action is necessary due to the decommissioning of the Medford and Waupaca non directional radio beacons (NDB), and cancellation of NDB approaches. Also, an error in the geographic coordinates of Waupaca Municipal Airport and Taylor County Airport are corrected. This action enhances the safety and management of IFR operations at these airports.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 197 (Friday, October 13, 2017) 
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 197 (Friday, October 13, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-22119]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0388; Airspace Docket No. 17-AGL-13]


Amendment of Class E Airspace; Medford, WI and Waupaca, WI

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 Taylor County Airport, Medford, WI and 
Waupaca Municipal Airport, Waupaca, WI, to accommodate new standard 
instrument approach procedures for instrument flight rules (IFR) 
operations at these airports. This action is necessary due to the 
decommissioning of the Medford and Waupaca non directional radio 
beacons (NDB), and cancellation of NDB approaches. Also, an error in 
the geographic coordinates of Waupaca Municipal Airport and Taylor 
County Airport are corrected. This action enhances the safety and 
management of IFR operations at these airports.

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: Walter Tweedy, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101 
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5900.

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Authority for This Rulemaking

    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is 
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106 
describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, 
Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's 
authority. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described 
in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, 
the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of 
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient 
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority 
as it would amend controlled airspace to support IFR operations at 
Taylor County and Waupaca Municipal airports.

History

    The FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed 
rulemaking (NPRM) (82 FR 26408, June 7, 2017) Docket No. FAA-2017-0388 
to modify Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the 
surface at Taylor County Airport, Medford, WI. 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 found the geographic coordinates for 
Waupaca Municipal Airport, Waupaca, WI, were incorrect and makes the 
correction in this rule. Class E airspace designations are published in 
paragraph 6005 of FAA Order 7400.11B, dated August 3, 2017, and 
effective September 15, 2017, which is incorporated by reference in 14 
CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace designations listed in this document 
will be published subsequently in the Order.

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 Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above 
the surface from the 6.8-mile radius of Taylor County Airport, Medford, 
WI by removing the segment within 2.7 miles each side of the 162[deg] 
bearing from the airport extending from the 6.8-mile radius to 7 miles 
southeast of the airport due to the decommissioning of the Medford NDB 
and cancellation of the NDB approach.
    This action also modifies Class E airspace extending upward from 
700 feet above the surface at Waupaca Municipal Airport, Waupaca, WI to 
within a 6.6-mile (from a 6.4-mile) radius of the airport and removes 
the segment within 2.7 miles each side of the 118[deg] bearing from the 
airport, extending from the 6.4-mile radius to 7 miles southeast of the 
airport due to the decommissioning of the Waupaca NDB and cancellation 
of the NDB approach. Also, the geographic coordinates are corrected to 
be in concert with the FAA's aeronautical database.
    This action enhances the safety and management of standard 
instrument approach procedures for IFR operations at these airports.

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.

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:

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 WI E5 Medford, WI [Amended]

Taylor County Airport, WI
    (Lat. 45[deg]06'05'' N., long. 90[deg]18'01'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 6.8-mile radius of Taylor County Airport.
* * * * *

AGL WI E5 Waupaca, WI [Amended]

Waupaca Municipal Airport, WI
    (Lat. 44[deg]20'00'' N., long. 89[deg]01'11'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 6.6-mile radius of Waupaca Municipal Airport.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on October 5, 2017.
Christopher L. Southerland,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2017-22119 Filed 10-12-17; 8:45 am]
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47612 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 197 / Friday, October 13, 2017 / Rules and Regulations regulatory evaluation as the anticipated ASO NC E2 Elizabeth City, NC [Amended] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION impact is so minimal. Since this is a Elizabeth City CGAS/Regional Airport, NC routine matter that only affects air traffic (Lat. 36°15′38″ N., long. 76°10′28″ W.) Federal Aviation Administration procedures and air navigation, it is Within a 4.1–mile radius of Elizabeth City certified that this rule, when 14 CFR Part 71 CGAS/Regional Airport. This Class E promulgated, does not have a significant airspace area is effective during the specific [Docket No. FAA–2017–0388; Airspace economic impact on a substantial dates and times established in advance by a Docket No. 17–AGL–13] number of small entities under the Notice to Airmen. The effective date and time criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. will thereafter be continuously published in Amendment of Class E Airspace; Environmental Review the Chart Supplement. Medford, WI and Waupaca, WI The FAA has determined that this Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace AGENCY: Federal Aviation action qualifies for categorical exclusion Designated as an Extension to a Class D Administration (FAA), DOT. under the National Environmental Surface Area. ACTION: Final rule. Policy Act in accordance with FAA * * * * * SUMMARY: This action amends Class E Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental ASO NC E4 Elizabeth City, NC [Amended] airspace extending upward from 700 Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ feet above the surface at Taylor County paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action Elizabeth City CGAS/Regional Airport, NC Airport, Medford, WI and Waupaca is not expected to cause any potentially (Lat. 36°15′38″ N., long. 76°10′28″ W.) Municipal Airport, Waupaca, WI, to significant environmental impacts, and Elizabeth City VOR/DME accommodate new standard instrument no extraordinary circumstances exist (Lat. 36°15′27″ N., long. 76°10′32″ W.) Woodville NDB approach procedures for instrument that warrant preparation of an (Lat. 36°15′47″ N., long. 76°17′53″ W.) flight rules (IFR) operations at these environmental assessment. airports. This action is necessary due to Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 That airspace extending upward from the the decommissioning of the Medford surface within 1.6 miles each side of Airspace, Incorporation by reference, and Waupaca non directional radio Elizabeth City VOR/DME 189° radial, Navigation (air). beacons (NDB), and cancellation of NDB extending from the 4.1–mile radius of approaches. Also, an error in the Adoption of the Amendment Elizabeth City CGAS/Regional Airport to 9.5 geographic coordinates of Waupaca miles south of the VOR/DME; within 3.3 In consideration of the foregoing, the Municipal Airport and Taylor County miles each side of Elizabeth City VOR/DME Federal Aviation Administration Airport are corrected. This action 357° radial, extending from the 4.1–mile amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: enhances the safety and management of radius of Elizabeth City CGAS/Regional IFR operations at these airports. Airport to 7 miles north of the VOR/DME; PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, December 7, within 1.2 miles each side of the 079° bearing B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR 2017. The Director of the Federal from the Woodville NDB, extending from TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND Register approves this incorporation by 4.1–mile radius of the airport to the NDB. REPORTING POINTS reference action under Title 1, Code of Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to ■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More the annual revision of FAA Order continues to read as follows: Above the Surface of the Earth. 7400.11 and publication of conforming Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, * * * * * amendments. 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B, 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. ASO NC E5 Elizabeth City, NC [Amended] Airspace Designations and Reporting Elizabeth City CGAS/Regional Airport, NC Points, and subsequent amendments can § 71.1 [Amended] (Lat. 36°15′38″ N., long. 76°10′28″ W.) be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in Elizabeth City VOR/DME 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation air_traffic/publications/. For further (Lat. 36°15′27″ N., long. 76°10′32″ W.) information, you can contact the Administration Order 7400.11B, That airspace extending upward from 700 Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Airspace Designations and Reporting feet above the surface within a 7–mile radius Administration, 800 Independence Points, dated August 3, 2017, effective of Elizabeth City CGAS/Regional Airport, and Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; September 15, 2017, is amended as within 8 miles east and 4 miles west of telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is follows: Elizabeth City VOR/DME 189° radial, also available for inspection at the Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace. extending from the VOR/DME to 9.5 miles National Archives and Records * * * * * south of the VOR/DME. Administration (NARA). For ASO NC D Elizabeth City, NC [Amended] Issued in College Park, Georgia, on October information on the availability of FAA 4, 2017. Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202) Elizabeth City CGAS/Regional Airport, NC Ryan W. Almasy, 741–6030, or go to https:// (Lat. 36°15′38″ N., long. 76°10′28″ W.) Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 2,500 feet within a Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. ibr-locations.html. 4.1–mile radius of Elizabeth City CGAS/ FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace [FR Doc. 2017–22118 Filed 10–12–17; 8:45 am] Regional Airport. This Class D airspace area Designations and Reporting Points, is BILLING CODE 4910–13–P published yearly and effective on is effective during the specific dates and times established in advance by a Notice to September 15. nlaroche on DSK9F9SC42PROD with RULES Airmen. The effective date and time will FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: thereafter be continuously published in the Walter Tweedy, Federal Aviation Chart Supplement. 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Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 197 / Friday, October 13, 2017 / Rules and Regulations 47613 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: from the 6.8-mile radius of Taylor List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 County Airport, Medford, WI by Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Authority for This Rulemaking removing the segment within 2.7 miles Navigation (air). The FAA’s authority to issue rules each side of the 162° bearing from the regarding aviation safety is found in airport extending from the 6.8-mile Adoption of the Amendment Title 49 of the United States Code. radius to 7 miles southeast of the airport In consideration of the foregoing, the Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the due to the decommissioning of the Federal Aviation Administration authority of the FAA Administrator. Medford NDB and cancellation of the amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, NDB approach. describes in more detail the scope of the PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, This action also modifies Class E agency’s authority. This rulemaking is B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR airspace extending upward from 700 promulgated under the authority TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND feet above the surface at Waupaca described in Subtitle VII, Part A, REPORTING POINTS Municipal Airport, Waupaca, WI to Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that within a 6.6-mile (from a 6.4-mile) ■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 section, the FAA is charged with radius of the airport and removes the continues to read as follows: prescribing regulations to assign the use segment within 2.7 miles each side of of airspace necessary to ensure the Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, the 118° bearing from the airport, safety of aircraft and the efficient use of 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, extending from the 6.4-mile radius to 7 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. airspace. This regulation is within the miles southeast of the airport due to the scope of that authority as it would decommissioning of the Waupaca NDB § 71.1 [Amended] amend controlled airspace to support and cancellation of the NDB approach. ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in IFR operations at Taylor County and Also, the geographic coordinates are 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11B, Waupaca Municipal airports. corrected to be in concert with the Airspace Designations and Reporting History FAA’s aeronautical database. Points, dated August 3, 2017, and The FAA published in the Federal This action enhances the safety and effective September 15, 2017, is Register a notice of proposed management of standard instrument amended as follows: rulemaking (NPRM) (82 FR 26408, June approach procedures for IFR operations Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas 7, 2017) Docket No. FAA–2017–0388 to at these airports. Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More modify Class E airspace extending Above the Surface of the Earth. upward from 700 feet above the surface Regulatory Notices and Analyses * * * * * at Taylor County Airport, Medford, WI. The FAA has determined that this Interested parties were invited to AGL WI E5 Medford, WI [Amended] regulation only involves an established participate in this rulemaking effort by body of technical regulations for which Taylor County Airport, WI submitting written comments on the (Lat. 45°06′05″ N., long. 90°18′01″ W.) frequent and routine amendments are proposal to the FAA. No comments That airspace extending upward from 700 necessary to keep them operationally were received. Subsequent to feet above the surface within a 6.8-mile current, is non-controversial and radius of Taylor County Airport. publication, the FAA found the unlikely to result in adverse or negative geographic coordinates for Waupaca comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a * * * * * Municipal Airport, Waupaca, WI, were ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under AGL WI E5 Waupaca, WI [Amended] incorrect and makes the correction in Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a Waupaca Municipal Airport, WI this rule. Class E airspace designations ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT (Lat. 44°20′00″ N., long. 89°01′11″ W.) are published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 That airspace extending upward from 700 Order 7400.11B, dated August 3, 2017, FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) feet above the surface within a 6.6-mile and effective September 15, 2017, which does not warrant preparation of a radius of Waupaca Municipal Airport. is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR regulatory evaluation as the anticipated Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on October 5, 71.1. The Class E airspace designations impact is so minimal. Since this is a 2017. listed in this document will be routine matter that only affects air traffic Christopher L. Southerland, published subsequently in the Order. procedures and air navigation, it is Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Availability and Summary of certified that this rule, when ATO Central Service Center. Documents for Incorporation by promulgated, does not have a significant [FR Doc. 2017–22119 Filed 10–12–17; 8:45 am] Reference economic impact on a substantial BILLING CODE 4910–13–P number of small entities under the This document amends FAA Order criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, Environmental Review PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY and effective September 15, 2017. FAA CORPORATION Order 7400.11B is publicly available as The FAA has determined that this listed in the ADDRESSES section of this action qualifies for categorical exclusion 29 CFR Part 4022 document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance with FAA Benefits Payable in Terminated Single- Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental Employer Plans; Interest Assumptions air traffic service routes, and reporting Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ for Paying Benefits nlaroche on DSK9F9SC42PROD with RULES points. paragraph 5–6.5.a. This airspace action AGENCY: Pension Benefit Guaranty The Rule is not expected to cause any potentially Corporation. This amendment to Title 14, Code of significant environmental impacts, and ACTION: Final rule. Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 no extraordinary circumstances exist modifies Class E airspace extending that warrant preparation of an SUMMARY: This final rule amends the upward from 700 feet above the surface environmental assessment. 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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesEffective 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.
ContactWalter Tweedy, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5900.
FR Citation82 FR 47612 
CFR AssociatedAirspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)
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