82 FR 57888 - Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Massena, NY
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 235 (December 8, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 235 (December 8, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 235 (Friday, December 8, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 57888-57889] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-26423] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0953; Airspace Docket No. 17-AEA-15] Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Massena, NY AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend Class E surface airspace and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Massena, NY, as the Massena collocated VHF omnidirectional range tactical air navigation system (VORTAC) has been decommissioned, requiring airspace reconfiguration at Massena International-Richards Field Airport. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport. This action also would update the geographic coordinates of the airport. DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 22, 2018. ADDRESSES: Send comments on this rule to: U. S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Bldg Ground Floor Rm W12-140, Washington, DC, 20590; Telephone: 1(800) 647-5527, or (202) 366-9826.You must identify the Docket No. FAA-2017- 0953; Airspace Docket No. 17-AEA-15, at the beginning of your comments. You may also submit and review received comments through the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any comments received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets Office between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed on line 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: John Fornito, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 305-6364. 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 proposed 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 Class E surface airspace and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Massena International-Richards Field Airport, Massena, NY, to support IFR operations at the airport. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited Interested persons are invited to comment on this rule by submitting such written data, views, or arguments, as they may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. Communications should identify both docket numbers (FAA Docket No. FAA-2017-0953; Airspace Docket No. 17-AEA-15) and be submitted in triplicate to the Docket Management System (see ADDRESSES section for address and phone number). You may also submit comments through the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. Persons wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments on this action must submit with those comments a self-addressed stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ``Comments to Docket No. FAA-2014-0953; Airspace Docket No. 17-AEA-15.'' The postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter. All communications received before the specified closing date for comments will be considered before taking action on the proposed rule. The proposal contained in this notice may be changed in light of the comments received. A report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the docket. Availability of NPRMs An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded from and comments submitted through http://www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking documents can also be accessed through the FAA's Web page at http://www.faa.gov/ [[Page 57889]] airports_airtraffic/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/. You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any comments received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets Office (see the ADDRESSES section for address and phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. An informal docket may also be examined between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays at the office of the Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, Room 350, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337. Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference This document proposes to amend 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 Proposal The FAA is considering an amendment to title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 to amend Class E surface airspace and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Massena International-Richards Field Airport, Massena, NY. The segment within 1.8 miles each side of the Massena VORTAC 286[deg] radial extending from the 4-mile radius to the VORTAC would be removed in Class E surface airspace; and the segment within 2.7 miles each side of the Massena VORTAC 106[deg] radial extending from the 7.4-mile radius to 7 miles east of the VORTAC would be removed in Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface, due to the decommissioning of the Massena VORTAC, and cancelation of associated approaches. This action would enhance the safety and management of IFR operations at the airport. The geographic coordinates of the airport also would be adjusted to coincide with the FAAs aeronautical database. Class E airspace designations are published in Paragraphs 6002 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 E airspace designation listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order. Regulatory Notices and Analyses The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. 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 proposed rule, when promulgated, will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Environmental Review This proposal would be subject to an environmental analysis in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures'' prior to any FAA final regulatory action. Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). The Proposed Amendment In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration proposes to amend 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 0 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] 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, effective September 15, 2017, is amended as follows: Paragraph 6002 Class E Surface Area Airspace. * * * * * AEA NY E2 Massena, NY [Amended] Massena International-Richards Field Airport, NY (Lat. 44[deg]56'11'' N., long. 74[deg]50'42'' W.) Within a 4-mile radius of the Massena International-Richards Field Airport, excluding the airspace within Canada. Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth. * * * * * AEA NY E5 Massena, NY [Amended] Massena International-Richards Field Airport, NY (Lat. 44[deg]56'11'' N., long. 74[deg]50'42'' W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 7.4-mile radius of Massena International-Richards Field Airport, excluding the airspace within Canada. Issued in College Park, Georgia, on November 29, 2017. Ryan W. Almasy, Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. [FR Doc. 2017-26423 Filed 12-7-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Authority and Issuance International-Richards Field Airport. authority described in Subtitle VII, Part
For the reasons set forth in the Controlled airspace is necessary for the A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
preamble, the Board proposes to amend safety and management of instrument section, the FAA is charged with
12 CFR Chapter II as follows: flight rules (IFR) operations at the prescribing regulations to assign the use
airport. This action also would update of airspace necessary to ensure the
PART 201—EXTENSIONS OF CREDIT the geographic coordinates of the safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
BY FEDERAL RESERVE BANKS airport. airspace. This regulation is within the
(REGULATION A) DATES: Comments must be received on scope of that authority as it would
or before January 22, 2018. amend Class E surface airspace and
■ 1. The authority citation for part 201 ADDRESSES: Send comments on this rule Class E airspace extending upward from
continues to read as follows: to: U. S. Department of Transportation, 700 feet above the surface at Massena
Authority: 12 U.S.C. 248(i)–(j) and (s), 343 Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey International-Richards Field Airport,
et seq., 347a, 347b, 347c, 348 et seq., 357, Avenue SE., West Bldg Ground Floor Massena, NY, to support IFR operations
374, 374a, and 461. Rm W12–140, Washington, DC, 20590; at the airport.
Telephone: 1(800) 647–5527, or (202) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
§ 201.3 [Amended]
366–9826.You must identify the Docket Comments Invited
■ 2. Section 201.3 is amended by No. FAA–2017–0953; Airspace Docket
removing paragraph (e). No. 17–AEA–15, at the beginning of Interested persons are invited to
■ 3. Section 201.51 is amended by your comments. You may also submit comment on this rule by submitting
revising paragraph (d)(1) introductory and review received comments through such written data, views, or arguments,
text to read as follows: the Internet at http:// as they may desire. Comments that
www.regulations.gov. You may review provide the factual basis supporting the
§ 201.51 Interest rates applicable to credit views and suggestions presented are
extended by a Federal Reserve Bank.
the public docket containing the
proposal, any comments received, and particularly helpful in developing
* * * * * any final disposition in person in the reasoned regulatory decisions on the
(d) * * * Dockets Office between 9:00 a.m. and proposal. Comments are specifically
(1) The primary credit rate at a 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, invited on the overall regulatory,
Federal Reserve Bank is the target except federal holidays. aeronautical, economic, environmental,
federal funds rate of the Federal Open FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace and energy-related aspects of the
Market Committee or, if the Federal Designations and Reporting Points, and proposal.
Open Market Committee has set a target subsequent amendments can be viewed Communications should identify both
range for the federal funds rate, the rate on line at http://www.faa.gov/air_ docket numbers (FAA Docket No. FAA–
corresponding to the top of the target traffic/publications/. For further 2017–0953; Airspace Docket No. 17–
range, if: information, you can contact the AEA–15) and be submitted in triplicate
* * * * * Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation to the Docket Management System (see
By the Board of Governors of the Federal Administration, 800 Independence ADDRESSES section for address and
Reserve System, December 1, 2017. Avenue SW., Washington, DC, 20591; phone number). You may also submit
Ann E. Misback, telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is comments through the Internet at http://
Secretary of the Board. also available for inspection at the www.regulations.gov.
[FR Doc. 2017–26465 Filed 12–7–17; 8:45 am] National Archives and Records Persons wishing the FAA to
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Administration (NARA). For acknowledge receipt of their comments
information on the availability of FAA on this action must submit with those
Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202) comments a self-addressed stamped
741–6030, or go to https:// postcard on which the following
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ statement is made: ‘‘Comments to
Federal Aviation Administration ibr-locations.html. Docket No. FAA–2014–0953; Airspace
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Docket No. 17–AEA–15.’’ The postcard
14 CFR Part 71 Designations and Reporting Points, is will be date/time stamped and returned
published yearly and effective on to the commenter.
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0953; Airspace September 15. All communications received before
Docket No. 17–AEA–15] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John the specified closing date for comments
Proposed Amendment of Class E Fornito, Operations Support Group, will be considered before taking action
Airspace; Massena, NY Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation on the proposed rule. The proposal
Administration, P.O. Box 20636, contained in this notice may be changed
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) in light of the comments received. A
Administration (FAA), DOT. 305–6364. report summarizing each substantive
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: public contact with FAA personnel
(NPRM). concerned with this rulemaking will be
Authority for This Rulemaking filed in the docket.
SUMMARY: This action proposes to The FAA’s authority to issue rules
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amend Class E surface airspace and regarding aviation safety is found in Availability of NPRMs
Class E airspace extending upward from Title 49 of the United States Code. An electronic copy of this document
700 feet above the surface at Massena, Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the may be downloaded from and
NY, as the Massena collocated VHF authority of the FAA Administrator. comments submitted through http://
omnidirectional range tactical air Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, www.regulations.gov. Recently
navigation system (VORTAC) has been describes in more detail the scope of the published rulemaking documents can
decommissioned, requiring airspace agency’s authority. This proposed also be accessed through the FAA’s Web
reconfiguration at Massena rulemaking is promulgated under the page at http://www.faa.gov/
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airports_airtraffic/air_traffic/ listed in this document will be (Lat. 44°56′11″ N., long. 74°50′42″ W.)
publications/airspace_amendments/. published subsequently in the Order. Within a 4-mile radius of the Massena
You may review the public docket International-Richards Field Airport,
containing the proposal, any comments Regulatory Notices and Analyses excluding the airspace within Canada.
received, and any final disposition in The FAA has determined that this Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas
person in the Dockets Office (see the proposed regulation only involves an Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More
ADDRESSES section for address and established body of technical Above the Surface of the Earth.
phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and regulations for which frequent and * * * * *
5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, routine amendments are necessary to
except federal holidays. An informal keep them operationally current. It, AEA NY E5 Massena, NY [Amended]
docket may also be examined between therefore, (1) is not a ‘‘significant Massena International-Richards Field
8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday regulatory action’’ under Executive Airport, NY
through Friday, except federal holidays Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant (Lat. 44°56′11″ N., long. 74°50′42″ W.)
at the office of the Eastern Service rule’’ under DOT Regulatory Policies That airspace extending upward from 700
Center, Federal Aviation and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February feet above the surface within a 7.4-mile
26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant radius of Massena International-Richards
Administration, Room 350, 1701 Field Airport, excluding the airspace within
Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia preparation of a Regulatory Evaluation Canada.
30337. as the anticipated impact is so minimal.
Since this is a routine matter that will Issued in College Park, Georgia, on
Availability and Summary of only affect air traffic procedures and air November 29, 2017.
Documents for Incorporation by navigation, it is certified that this Ryan W. Almasy,
Reference proposed rule, when promulgated, will Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern
This document proposes to amend not have a significant economic impact Service Center, Air Traffic Organization.
FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace on a substantial number of small entities [FR Doc. 2017–26423 Filed 12–7–17; 8:45 am]
Designations and Reporting Points, under the criteria of the Regulatory BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
dated August 3, 2017, and effective Flexibility Act.
September 15, 2017. FAA Order
7400.11B is publicly available as listed Environmental Review
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
in the ADDRESSES section of this This proposal would be subject to an
document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists environmental analysis in accordance 16 CFR Part 315
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, with FAA Order 1050.1F,
air traffic service routes, and reporting ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and Public Workshop Examining Contact
points Procedures’’ prior to any FAA final Lens Marketplace and Analyzing
regulatory action. Proposed Changes to the Contact
The Proposal Lens Rule
The FAA is considering an Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
amendment to title 14, Code of Federal Airspace, Incorporation by reference, AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission.
Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 to amend Navigation (air). ACTION: Public workshop and request for
Class E surface airspace and Class E public comment.
The Proposed Amendment
airspace extending upward from 700 SUMMARY: The Federal Trade
feet above the surface at Massena In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration Commission (‘‘FTC’’ or ‘‘Commission’’)
International-Richards Field Airport, is holding a public workshop relating to
Massena, NY. The segment within 1.8 proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as
follows: its December 7, 2016 Notice of Proposed
miles each side of the Massena Rulemaking (‘‘NPRM’’) announcing
VORTAC 286° radial extending from the proposed changes to the Contact Lens
4-mile radius to the VORTAC would be PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR Rule. The workshop will explore issues
removed in Class E surface airspace; and relating to competition in the contact
the segment within 2.7 miles each side TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
REPORTING POINTS lens marketplace, consumer access to
of the Massena VORTAC 106° radial contact lenses, prescription release and
extending from the 7.4-mile radius to 7 ■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 portability, and other issues raised in
miles east of the VORTAC would be continues to read as follows: comments received in response to the
removed in Class E airspace extending NPRM.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103,
upward from 700 feet above the surface, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
due to the decommissioning of the DATES: The public workshop will be
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
Massena VORTAC, and cancelation of held on March 7, 2018, from 9:00 a.m.
associated approaches. This action § 71.1 [Amended] until 5:00 p.m., at the Constitution
would enhance the safety and ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in Center Conference Center, located at 400
management of IFR operations at the 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11B, 7th Street SW., Washington, DC.
airport. The geographic coordinates of Airspace Designations and Reporting Requests to participate as a panelist
the airport also would be adjusted to Points, dated August 3, 2017, effective must be received by January 5, 2018.
coincide with the FAAs aeronautical September 15, 2017, is amended as Any written comments related to the
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database. follows: agenda topics or the issues discussed by
Class E airspace designations are the panelists at the workshop must be
Paragraph 6002 Class E Surface Area received by April 6, 2018.
published in Paragraphs 6002 and 6005 Airspace.
respectively, of FAA Order 7400.11B, ADDRESSES: Interested parties may file a
dated August 3, 2017, and effective * * * * * comment or a request to participate as
September 15, 2017, which is AEA NY E2 Massena, NY [Amended] a panelist online or on paper, by
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR Massena International-Richards Field following the instructions in the Filing
71.1. The Class E airspace designation Airport, NY Comments and Requests to Participate
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| Collection | Federal Register | |
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| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | Comments must be received on or before January 22, 2018. | |
| Contact | John Fornito, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 305-6364. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 57888 | |
| CFR Associated | Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air) |
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