82 FR 47962 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Clarinda, IA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 198 (October 16, 2017)

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FR Document		2017-22234

This action modifies Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Schenck Field, Clarinda, IA. This action is required due to the decommissioning of the Clarinda non-directional radio beacon (NDB) and the cancellation of the associated instrument approach procedures. This action enhances the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0536; Airspace Docket No. 17-ACE-10]

Amendment of Class E Airspace; Clarinda, IA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E airspace extending upward from
700 feet above the surface at Schenck Field, Clarinda, IA. This action
is required due to the decommissioning of the Clarinda non-directional
radio beacon (NDB) and the cancellation of the associated instrument
approach procedures. This action enhances the safety and management of
instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, February 1, 2018. 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: Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation
Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5711.

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 extending upward from 700 feet above the
surface at Schenck Field, Clarinda, IA, to support instrument flight
rules (IFR) operations at this airport.

History

On July 21, 2017, the FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM) in the Federal Register (82 FR 33834, Docket No. FAA-2017-0536)
to modify Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the
surface at Schenck Field, Clarinda, IA. 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 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 at Schenck Field, Clarinda, IA, by removing the Clarinda
NDB from the legal description; removing the extension south of the
airport; and updating the geographic coordinates of the airport to
coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database.
Airspace reconfiguration is necessary due to the decommissioning of
the Clarinda NDB and cancellation of the associated instrument approach
procedures at this airport. Controlled airspace is necessary for safety
and the management of IFR operations at the airport.

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.

* * * * *

ACE IA E5 Clarinda, IA [Amended]

Clarinda, Schenck Field, IA
(Lat. 40[deg]43'20'' N., long. 95[deg]01'36'' W.)

That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 6.5-mile radius of Schenck Field.

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Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on October 5, 2017.
Walter Tweedy,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2017-22234 Filed 10-13-17; 8:45 am]
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Points, and subsequent amendments can respectively of FAA Order 7400.11B, Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’
be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ dated August 3, 2017, and effective paragraph 5–6.5.a. This airspace action
air_traffic/publications/. For further September 15, 2017, which is is not expected to cause any potentially
information, you can contact the incorporated by reference in 14 CFR significant environmental impacts, and
Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation 71.1. The Class E airspace designations no extraordinary circumstances exist
Administration, 800 Independence listed in this document will be that warrant preparation of an
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; published subsequently in the Order. environmental assessment.
telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is
also available for inspection at the Availability and Summary of List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
National Archives and Records Documents for Incorporation by Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Administration (NARA). For Reference Navigation (air).
information on the availability of FAA This document amends FAA Order
Adoption of the Amendment
Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202) 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and
741–6030, or go to http:// Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, In consideration of the foregoing, the
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ and effective September 15, 2017. FAA Federal Aviation Administration
ibr-locations.html. Order 7400.11B is publicly available as amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
Designations and Reporting Points, is document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists PART 7—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
published yearly and effective on Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
September 15. air traffic service routes, and reporting TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
points. REPORTING POINTS
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Rebecca Shelby, Federal Aviation ■ 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR
The Rule
Administration, Support Specialist, part 71 continues to read as follows:
Operations Support Group, Central This amendment to Title 14 Code of
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103,
Service Center, 10101 Hillwood
modifies Class E airspace extending 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
telephone (817) 222–5857. upward from 700 feet or more above the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: surface within a 6.3-mile radius of § 71.1 [Amended]
Hebron Municipal Airport, Hebron, NE.
Authority for This Rulemaking Airspace reconfiguration is necessary ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in
due to the decommissioning and 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11B,
The FAA’s authority to issue rules Airspace Designations and Reporting
regarding aviation safety is found in cancellation of the Hebron NDB, and
NDB approaches. This action enhances Points, dated August 3, 2017, and
Title 49 of the United States Code. effective September 15, 2017, is
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the the safety and management of the
standard instrument approach amended as follows:
authority of the FAA Administrator.
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, procedures for IFR operations at the Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas
describes in more detail the scope of the airport. Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More
agency’s authority. This rulemaking is Above the Surface of the Earth.
Regulatory Notices and Analyses * * * * *
promulgated under the authority
described in Subtitle VII, Part A, The FAA has determined that this
ACE NE E5 Hebron, NE [Amended]
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that regulation only involves an established
body of technical regulations for which Hebron Municipal Airport, NE
section, the FAA is charged with (Lat. 40°09′08″ N., long. 97°35′13″ W.)
prescribing regulations to assign the use frequent and routine amendments are
necessary to keep them operationally That airspace extending upward from 700
of airspace necessary to ensure the feet above the surface within a 6.3-mile
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of current, is non-controversial and radius of Hebron Municipal Airport.
airspace. This regulation is within the unlikely to result in adverse or negative
comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on October 5,
scope of that authority as it amends 2017.
Class E airspace extending upward from ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a Walter Tweedy,
700 feet above the surface at Hebron
Municipal Airport, Hebron, NE, to ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT Acting Manager, Operations Support Group,
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 ATO Central Service Center.
support standard instrument approach
procedures for IFR operations at the FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) [FR Doc. 2017–22236 Filed 10–13–17; 8:45 am]
airport. does not warrant preparation of a BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
regulatory evaluation as the anticipated
History impact is so minimal. Since this is a
The FAA published in the Federal routine matter that will only affect air DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Register (82 FR 18593, April 20, 2017) traffic procedures and air navigation, it
Docket No. FAA–2017–0175 a notice of Federal Aviation Administration
is certified that this rule, when
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to modify promulgated, will not have a significant
Class E airspace extending upward from 14 CFR Part 71
economic impact on a substantial
700 feet above the surface at Hebron number of small entities under the [Docket No. FAA–2017–0536; Airspace
Municipal Airport, Hebron, NE. criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Docket No. 17–ACE–10]
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Interested parties were invited to
participate in this rulemaking effort by Environmental Review Amendment of Class E Airspace;
submitting written comments on the The FAA has determined that this Clarinda, IA
proposal to the FAA. No comments action qualifies for categorical exclusion AGENCY: Federal Aviation
were received. under the National Environmental Administration (FAA), DOT.
Class E airspace designations are Policy Act in accordance with FAA
ACTION: Final rule.
published in paragraph 6005 Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental

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Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on October 5, describes in more detail the scope of the effect during the annual Masters Golf
2017. agency’s authority. This rulemaking is Tournament.
Walter Tweedy, promulgated under the authority These changes enhance the efficient
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, described in Subtitle VII, Part A, use of the National Airspace System by
ATO Central Service Center. Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that providing for activation of the minimum
[FR Doc. 2017–22234 Filed 10–13–17; 8:45 am] section, the FAA is charged with amount of restricted airspace needed for
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P prescribing regulations to assign the use the specific mission being conducted
of the airspace necessary to ensure the resulting in the release of unneeded
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of restricted airspace for access by other
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION airspace. This regulation is within the users.
scope of that authority since it vertically The Rule
Federal Aviation Administration subdivides the restricted airspace at Fort
Gordon, GA, into three sections to This rule amends Title 14 Code of
14 CFR Part 73 enable more efficient use of airspace. Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 73 by
further dividing the current restricted
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0886; Airspace Background airspace at Fort Gordon, GA, into three
Docket No. 16–ASO–11]
The restricted airspace at Fort subareas instead of two. The designated
Amendment of Restricted Areas Gordon, GA consists of R–3004A, altitudes for R–3004A are amended from
R–3004A and R–3004B and extending from the surface to 7,000 feet the current ‘‘surface to 7,000 feet MSL,’’
Establishment of R–3004C; Fort MSL; and R–3004B, extending from to ‘‘surface to but not including 3,500
Gordon, GA 7,001 feet MSL to 16,000 feet MSL. The feet MSL.’’ The designated altitudes for
time of designation for both areas is as R–3004B are amended from the current
Republication activated by NOTAM 24 hours in ‘‘7,001 feet MSL to 16,000 feet MSL’’ to
advance. ‘‘3,500 feet MSL to but not including
Editorial Note: Rule document 2017–20435 A FAA review of the utilization of the 7,000 feet MSL.’’ A new third
was originally published on pages 44513 airspace revealed that most activities subdivision, designated R–3004C, is
through 44514 in the issue of Monday,
being conducted only require restricted established and extends from 7,000 feet
September 25, 2017. In that publication, on
page 44514, in the forty-ninth line of the first airspace below 3,500 feet MSL. MSL to 16,000 feet MSL.’’
column and the thirty-fifth line of the second However, when R–3004A was activated, Additionally, the terms and
column, the number 1 was inadvertently restrictions were in effect up to 7,000 conditions listed in the restricted area
deleted from the text. The corrected feet MSL. legal descriptions for aircraft activities
document is published here in its entirety. While lateral boundaries of the in the restricted areas are revised, in
restricted airspace remain the same as part. Specifically, in order to clarify
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
currently charted and the overall aircraft operations during the annual
Administration (FAA), DOT.
vertical limits of the restricted airspace Masters Golf tournament, the text of
ACTION: Final rule.
are unchanged, in order to provide for item number 1 is changed from ‘‘1.
SUMMARY: This action modifies the more efficient use of airspace, the FAA Aircraft activities may not be conducted
restricted areas at Fort Gordon, GA to and the using agency agreed to further on weekends, National holidays, or the
further subdivide the vertical limits of subdivide the restricted airspace entire week of the Masters Golf
the airspace. The designated altitudes vertically. The FAA is realigning the Tournament’’ to: ‘‘1. Aircraft activities
for R–3004A and R–3004B are realigned designated altitudes for R–3004A and must not be conducted on weekends,
and a new subarea, designated R–3004C, R–3004B and establishing R–3004C as a national holidays, or from the Sunday
is established above R–3004B. The FAA third subdivision. The new prior to the Masters Golf Tournament
is taking this action to allow for more configuration enables activation of through the Monday after (and
efficient use of the airspace during restricted airspace to the lower altitude subsequent weather days if required).’’
periods when military activities only required for the majority of the using The terms and conditions in Items 2 and
require restricted airspace below 3,500 agency’s training needs while 3 remain unchanged.
feet MSL. The modifications are fully maintaining the ability to activate The above modifications enhance the
contained within the existing lateral and additional restricted airspace for efficient use of airspace and reduce the
vertical boundaries of the restricted missions that require higher altitudes. burden on the public by lessening the
airspace. The designated altitudes for R–3004A amount of restricted airspace at Fort
are amended to read ‘‘surface to but not Gordon, GA, that is activated on a
Effective date: 0901 UTC,
DATES: including 3,500 feet MSL’’ (decreased routine basis. These modifications do
December 7, 2017. from 7,000 feet MSL). The designated not change the current lateral
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul altitudes for R–3004B are amended to boundaries, overall designated altitudes,
Gallant, Airspace Policy Group, Office read ‘‘3,500 feet MSL to but not or activities conducted within the
of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation including 7,000 feet MSL,’’ instead of restricted areas; therefore, notice and
Administration, 800 Independence the current ‘‘7,001 feet MSL to 16,000 public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; feet MSL.’’ This amendment also are unnecessary.
telephone: (202) 267–8783. established a third subdivision,
designated R–3004C, which extends Regulatory Notices and Analyses
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
from 7,000 feet MSL to 16,000 feet MSL. The FAA has determined that this
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Authority for This Rulemaking These changes accommodate the using action only involves an established
The FAA’s authority to issue rules agency’s requirements while releasing body of technical regulations for which
regarding aviation safety is found in unneeded restricted airspace for access frequent and routine amendments are
Title 49 of the United States Code. by other users. necessary to keep them operationally
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the In addition, the aircraft activity current. It, therefore: (1) Is not a
authority of the FAA Administrator. limitations on use of the areas are ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, amended to clarify the limitations in Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule.
Dates		Effective 0901 UTC, February 1, 2018. 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		Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5711.
FR Citation		82 FR 47962
CFR Associated		Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)

82 FR 47962 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Clarinda, IA

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