82 FR 51342 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Seward, NE

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 213 (November 6, 2017)

Page Range		51342-51344
FR Document		2017-24014

This action modifies Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Seward Municipal Airport, Seward, NE, to accommodate new standard instrument approach procedures for instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport. This action is necessary due to the decommissioning of the Seward non directional radio beacon (NDB), and cancellation of the NDB approach procedure, and enhances the safety and management of IFR operations at the airport.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0354; Airspace Docket No. 17-ACE-8]

Amendment of Class E Airspace; Seward, NE

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 Seward Municipal Airport, Seward, NE, to
accommodate new standard instrument approach procedures for instrument
flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport. This action is necessary
due to

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the decommissioning of the Seward non directional radio beacon (NDB),
and cancellation of the NDB approach procedure, and enhances the safety
and management of 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: 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 extending upward from 700 feet above the
surface at Seward Municipal Airport, Seward, NE, to support IFR
operations in standard instrument approach procedures at the airport.

History

The FAA published in the Federal Register (82 FR 33833, July 21,
2017) Docket No. FAA-2017-0354 a notice of proposed rulemaking to
modify Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the
surface at Seward Municipal Airport, Seward, NE. 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 amends Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above
the surface within a 6.5-mile radius of Seward Municipal Airport,
Seward, NE, to accommodate new standard instrument approach procedures
for IFR operations at the airport. The segments within 4 miles each
side of the 166[deg] bearing from the Seward NDB extending from the
6.4-mile radius to 14 miles southeast of the NDB, and within 4 miles
each side of the 359[deg] bearing from the Seward NDB extending from
the 6.4-mile radius to 13 miles north of the NDB, are removed due to
the decommissioning of the Seward NDB and the NDB approach is
cancelled. This action enhances the safety and management of the
standard instrument approach procedures for 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 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:

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 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]

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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.

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ACE NE E5 Seward, NE [Amended]

Seward Municipal Airport, NE
(Lat. 40[deg]51'53'' N., long. 97[deg]06'33'' W.)

The airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 6.5-mile radius of Seward Municipal Airport.

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Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on October 30, 2017.
Walter Tweedy,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2017-24014 Filed 11-3-17; 8:45 am]
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airplanes to the Director of the System (e) Reason searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
Oversight Division. This AD was prompted by reports of 2017–0777.
natural stall events in icing conditions, (2) For more information about this AD,
Regulatory Findings without prior stall warnings. We are issuing contact Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
We determined that this AD will not this AD to prevent a natural stall event in Engineer, International Section, Transport
icing conditions without any stall warning, Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue
have federalism implications under SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone
Executive Order 13132. This AD will which could result in loss of control of the
airplane. 425–227–1112; fax 425–227–1149.
not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between (f) Compliance (k) Material Incorporated by Reference
the national government and the States, Comply with this AD within the (1) The Director of the Federal Register
or on the distribution of power and approved the incorporation by reference
compliance times specified, unless already
responsibilities among the various (IBR) of the service information listed in this
done.
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
levels of government.
(g) Modification part 51.
For the reasons discussed above, I (2) You must use this service information
certify that this AD: Within 12 months after the effective date
of this AD, do the actions specified in as applicable to do the actions required by
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD.
(1) Install a provision for a modified stall (i) Saab Service Bulletin 340–27–117,
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the dated January 23, 2017.
warning system, in accordance with the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service (ii) Saab Service Bulletin 340–27–118,
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); Bulletin 340–27–117, dated January 23, 2017. dated January 23, 2017.
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (2) Install new stall warning computers and (3) For service information identified in
Alaska; and activate the modified stall warning system, in this AD, contact Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics,
4. Will not have a significant accordance with the Accomplishment SE–581 88, Linköping, Sweden; telephone
economic impact, positive or negative, Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 340–27– +46 13 18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email
on a substantial number of small entities 118, dated January 23, 2017. saab340.techsupport@saabgroup.com;
Internet http://www.saabgroup.com.
under the criteria of the Regulatory (h) Parts Installation Prohibition (4) You may view this service information
Flexibility Act. at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
After modification of an airplane as
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
person may install a stall warning computer information on the availability of this
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
having part number (P/N) 20AK5 or P/N
safety, Incorporation by reference, 0020AK5 on that airplane. (5) You may view this service information
Safety. that is incorporated by reference at the
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions National Archives and Records
Adoption of the Amendment Administration (NARA). For information on
The following provisions also apply to this
Accordingly, under the authority AD: the availability of this material at NARA, call
delegated to me by the Administrator, (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as (AMOCs): The Manager, International www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
follows: Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, locations.html.
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Issued in Renton, Washington, on October
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS AD, if requested using the procedures found 19, 2017.
DIRECTIVES in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
Jeffrey E. Duven,
39.19, send your request to your principal
inspector or local Flight Standards District Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Certification Service.
continues to read as follows: Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Section, send it [FR Doc. 2017–23344 Filed 11–3–17; 8:45 am]
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. to the attention of the person identified in BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. Information may
§ 39.13 [Amended]
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
the following new airworthiness approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
directive (AD): principal inspector, or lacking a principal Federal Aviation Administration
inspector, the manager of the local flight
2017–22–09 Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics standards district office/certificate holding
(Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab district office.
14 CFR Part 71
Aerosystems): Amendment 39–19089; (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
Docket No. FAA–2017–0777; Product [Docket No. FAA–2017–0354; Airspace
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Docket No. 17–ACE–8]
Identifier 2017–NM–050–AD.
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
(a) Effective Date be accomplished using a method approved Amendment of Class E Airspace;
This AD is effective December 11, 2017. by the Manager, International Section, Seward, NE
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
(b) Affected ADs European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or AGENCY: Federal Aviation
None. Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics’s EASA Design Administration (FAA), DOT.
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by ACTION: Final rule.
(c) Applicability the DOA, the approval must include the
This AD applies to Saab AB, Saab DOA-authorized signature. SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E
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Aeronautics (formerly known as Saab AB, airspace extending upward from 700
(j) Related Information
Saab Aerosystems) Model SAAB 340B feet above the surface at Seward
airplanes, certificated in any category, serial (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Municipal Airport, Seward, NE, to
numbers 362, 363, 385, and 405.
Airworthiness Directive 2017–0067, dated accommodate new standard instrument
(d) Subject April 24, 2017, for related information. This approach procedures for instrument
Air Transport Association (ATA) of MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the flight rules (IFR) operations at the
America Code 27, Flight Controls. Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by airport. This action is necessary due to

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Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on October 30, boundary coordinates for restricted 120°40′22″ W.’’ is changed to ‘‘lat.
2017. areas R–2516, R–2517, R–2534A and R– 34°42′00″ N., long. 120°40′01″ W.’’
Walter Tweedy, 2534B; Vandenberg AFB, CA, to match These changes reflect updated digital
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, updated digital shoreline data received shoreline data.
ATO Central Service Center. from the National Oceanic and R–2517: The point ‘‘lat. 34°42′00″ N.,
[FR Doc. 2017–24014 Filed 11–3–17; 8:45 am] Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). long. 120°40′22″ W.’’ is changed to ‘‘lat.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 34°42′00″ N., long. 120°40′01″ W.’’ and
Background the point ‘‘lat. 34°24′00″ N., long.
Some restricted area boundary 120°30′04″ W.’’ is changed to ‘‘lat.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION descriptions use maritime limits, such 34°24′04″ N., long. 120°29′51″ W.’’
as the shoreline of the U.S., to identify These changes reflect updated digital
Federal Aviation Administration the shape of the area (e.g., ‘‘3 nautical shoreline data.
miles from and parallel to the R–2534A: The point ‘‘lat. 34°25′10″
14 CFR Part 73 shoreline’’). These boundary N., long. 120°15′34″ W.’’ is changed to
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0985 Airspace
descriptions contain latitude/longitude ‘‘lat. 34°25′00″ N., long. 120°15′34″ W.’’
Docket No. 17–AWP–21] coordinates that were intended to either and the point ‘‘lat. 34°24′40″ N., long.
join, or run parallel to, the shoreline. 120°19′14″ W.’’ is changed to ‘‘lat.
Amendment of Multiple Restricted For a variety of reasons, maritime 34°24′39″ N., long. 120°19′13″ W.’’
Areas; Vandenberg AFB, CA limits change over time. The FAA has These changes reflect updated digital
received updated digital data for shoreline data.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation maritime limits from NOAA. Digital R–2534B: The point ‘‘lat. 34°24′40″ N.,
Administration (FAA), DOT. data is more precise than measurements long. 120°19′14″ W.’’ is changed to ‘‘lat.
ACTION: Final rule; technical used in the past. The FAA, through the 34°24′39″ N., long. 120°19′13″ W.’’
amendment. implementation of its data-driven These changes reflect updated digital
charting process, was able to utilize this shoreline data.
SUMMARY: This action makes minor
new data to accurately update the U.S. These minor editorial changes update
adjustments to the boundary
maritime limit boundaries used for existing restricted area boundaries with
descriptions of restricted areas R–2516,
aeronautical charting. Prior to the more precise digital information. It does
R–2517, R–2534A and R–2534B;
update, the maritime limit boundary not affect the location, designated
Vandenberg AFB, CA. The changes are
data used for charting were over 25 altitudes, or activities conducted within
necessary as a result of the FAA using
years old. In applying the updated data, the restricted areas; therefore, notice
updated digital data that defines
FAA found that some restricted area and public procedure under 5 U.S.C.
maritime limits and other geophysical
boundary descriptions, that were based 553(b) are unnecessary.
features used in the boundary
on the maritime limits, did not
descriptions. This requires minor Regulatory Notices and Analyses
correspond to the updated shoreline
changes to certain latitude/longitude The FAA has determined that this
data. Consequently, there are minor
points in the boundary descriptions of action only involves an established
mismatches between some restricted
the above restricted areas to match the body of technical regulations for which
area latitude/longitude coordinates and
updated digital data. frequent and routine amendments are
the actual shoreline position.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, This rulemaking action updates the necessary to keep them operationally
February 1, 2018. affected boundary coordinates of current. It, therefore: (1) Is not a
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: restricted areas R–2516, R–2517, R– ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under
Kenneth Ready, Airspace Policy Group, 2534A and R–2534B, in California to Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a
Office of Airspace Services, Federal maintain the intended shape of the ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT
Aviation Administration, 800 airspace in relation to the U.S. shoreline Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
Independence Avenue SW., and to improve their representations on FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3)
Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) aeronautical charts. does not warrant preparation of a
267–8783. regulatory evaluation as the anticipated
The Rule impact is so minimal. Since this is a
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
This action amends Title 14 Code of routine matter that only affects air traffic
Authority for This Rulemaking Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 73 to procedures and air navigation, it is
The FAA’s authority to issue rules make minor adjustments to certain certified that this rule, when
regarding aviation safety is found in latitude/longitude coordinates in the promulgated, does not have a significant
Title 49 of the United States Code. descriptions of restricted areas R–2516, economic impact on a substantial
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the R–2517, R–2534A and R–2534B, in number of small entities under the
authority of the FAA Administrator. California. The changes are necessary as criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, a result of the FAA using digital data for
describes in more detail the scope of the aeronautical charting. This more precise Environmental Review
agency’s authority. digital plotting of points revealed minor The FAA has determined that this
This rulemaking is promulgated mismatches between some of the action qualifies for categorical exclusion
under the authority described in current restricted area boundary under the National Environmental
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section coordinates and the more accurate Policy Act in accordance with FAA
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40103. Under that section, the FAA is digital data for those points. The Order 1050.1F, Environmental Impacts:
charged with prescribing regulations to specific restricted area boundary Policies and Procedures, paragraph 5–
assign the use of the airspace necessary updates are shown below: 6.5d, modification of the technical
to ensure the safety of aircraft and the R–2516: The point ‘‘lat. 35°00′00″ N., description of special use airspace
efficient use of airspace. This regulation long. 120°42′04″ W.’’ is changed to ‘‘lat. (SUA) that does not alter the
is within the scope of that authority 35°00′06″ N., long. 120°42′12″ W.’’ and dimensions, altitudes, or times of
since it makes minor updates to certain the point ‘‘lat. 34°42′00″ N., long. designation of the airspace. This

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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		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 51342
CFR Associated		Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)

82 FR 51342 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Seward, NE

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