83_FR_11458 83 FR 11407 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Massena, NY

83 FR 11407 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Massena, NY

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 51 (March 15, 2018)

Page Range11407-11408
FR Document2018-05045

This action amends 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 updates the geographic coordinates of this airport.

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 51 (Thursday, March 15, 2018) 
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[FR Doc No: 2018-05045]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0953; Airspace Docket No. 17-AEA-15]


Amendment of Class E Airspace; Massena, NY

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends 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 updates the geographic coordinates of this airport.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, May 24, 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 7400.11A at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
    FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is 
published yearly and effective on September 15.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Fornito, Operations Support 
Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 1701 
Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; 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 rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described 
in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, 
the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of 
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient 
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority 
as it amends Class E airspace at Massena International-Richards Field 
Airport., Massena, NY, to support IFR operations at the airport.

History

    The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal 
Register for Docket No. FAA-2017-0953 (82 FR 57888, December 8, 2017), 
proposing to amend Class E surface airspace and Class E airspace 
extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface at Massena 
International-Richards Field Airport., Massena, NY.
    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 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 part 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 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

[[Page 11408]]

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 action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 by amending 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 is 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 is 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 enhances 
the safety and management of IFR operations at the airport.
    The geographic coordinates of the airport are adjusted to coincide 
with the FAA's aeronautical database

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. 
Therefore, this regulation: (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 5-6.5a. 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 Federal Aviation 
Administration 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 March 6, 2018.
Ryan W. Almasy,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic 
Organization.
[FR Doc. 2018-05045 Filed 3-14-18; 8:45 am]
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Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 51 / Thursday, March 15, 2018 / Rules and Regulations 11407 appropriate. If sending information directly www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- published yearly and effective on to the manager of the certification office, locations.html. September 15. send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New March 6, 2018. York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Fornito, Operations Support Group, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone Michael Kaszycki, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. Before Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Administration, 1701 Columbia Avenue, using any approved AMOC, notify your Aircraft Certification Service. College Park, Georgia 30337; telephone appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a [FR Doc. 2018–05021 Filed 3–14–18; 8:45 am] (404) 305–6364. principal inspector, the manager of the local BILLING CODE 4910–13–P SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. Authority for This Rulemaking (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION The FAA’s authority to issue rules requirement in this AD to obtain corrective regarding aviation safety is found in actions from a manufacturer, the action must Federal Aviation Administration be accomplished using a method approved Title 49 of the United States Code. by the Manager, New York ACO Branch, Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the 14 CFR Part 71 authority of the FAA Administrator. FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design [Docket No. FAA–2017–0953; Airspace Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by Docket No. 17–AEA–15] describes in more detail the scope of the the DAO, the approval must include the agency’s authority. This rulemaking is DAO-authorized signature. Amendment of Class E Airspace; promulgated under the authority (k) Related Information Massena, NY described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing AGENCY: Federal Aviation section, the FAA is charged with Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian Administration (FAA), DOT. AD CF–2016–38, effective December 12, prescribing regulations to assign the use ACTION: Final rule. 2016, for related information. This MCAI of airspace necessary to ensure the may be found in the AD docket on the SUMMARY: This action amends Class E safety of aircraft and the efficient use of internet at http://www.regulations.gov by surface airspace and Class E airspace airspace. This regulation is within the searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– extending upward from 700 feet above scope of that authority as it amends 2017–0626. the surface at Massena, NY, as the Class E airspace at Massena (2) For more information about this AD, International-Richards Field Airport., Massena collocated VHF contact Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, Massena, NY, to support IFR operations Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section, omnidirectional range tactical air navigation system (VORTAC) has been at the airport. FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; decommissioned, requiring airspace History telephone 516–228–7318; fax 516–794–5531. reconfiguration at Massena The FAA published a notice of (3) Service information identified in this International-Richards Field Airport. AD that is not incorporated by reference is proposed rulemaking in the Federal Controlled airspace is necessary for the available at the addresses specified in Register for Docket No. FAA–2017–0953 safety and management of instrument paragraphs (l)(3) and (l)(4) of this AD. (82 FR 57888, December 8, 2017), flight rules (IFR) operations at the proposing to amend Class E surface (l) Material Incorporated by Reference airport. This action also updates the airspace and Class E airspace extending (1) The Director of the Federal Register geographic coordinates of this airport. upward from 700 feet or more above the approved the incorporation by reference DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, May 24, surface at Massena International- (IBR) of the service information listed in this 2018. The Director of the Federal Richards Field Airport., Massena, NY. paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Register approves this incorporation by part 51. Interested parties were invited to reference action under title 1, Code of participate in this rulemaking effort by (2) You must use this service information Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to as applicable to do the actions required by submitting written comments on the this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. the annual revision of FAA Order proposal to the FAA. No comments (i) Bombardier, Inc., Service Bulletin 604– 7400.11 and publication of conforming were received. 22–007, Revision 01, dated July 25, 2016. amendments. Class E airspace designations are (ii) Bombardier, Inc., Service Bulletin 605– ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B, published in paragraphs 6002 and 6005, 22–002, Revision 01, dated July 25, 2016. Airspace Designations and Reporting respectively, of FAA Order 7400.11B (3) For service information identified in Points, and subsequent amendments can dated August 3, 2017, and effective this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte- be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ September 15, 2017, which is Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, air_traffic/publications/. For further Canada; Widebody Customer Response incorporated by reference in 14 CFR Center North America toll-free telephone 1– information, you can contact the part 71.1. The Class E airspace 866–538–1247 or direct-dial telephone 1– Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation designations listed in this document 514–855–2999; fax 514–855–7401; email Administration, 800 Independence will be published subsequently in the ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; internet http:// Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; Order. www.bombardier.com. telephone (202) 267–8783. The Order is (4) You may view this service information also available for inspection at the Availability and Summary of at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, National Archives and Records Documents for Incorporation by 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For Administration (NARA). For Reference sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES information on the availability of this information on the availability of FAA This document proposes to amend material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace (5) You may view this service information Order 7400.11A at NARA, call (202) that is incorporated by reference at the 741–6030, or go to https:// Designations and Reporting Points, National Archives and Records www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ dated August 3, 2017, and effective Administration (NARA). For information on ibr-locations.html. September 15, 2017. 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11408 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 51 / Thursday, March 15, 2018 / Rules and Regulations document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and reporting Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Federal Aviation Administration points. Navigation (air). Adoption of the Amendment 14 CFR Part 71 The Rule [Docket No. FAA–2017–1064; Airspace This action amends Title 14 Code of In consideration of the foregoing, the Docket No. 17–ANM–32] Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by Federal Aviation Administration amending Class E surface airspace and amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: Establishment of Class E Airspace, Class E airspace extending upward from Yuma, CO 700 feet above the surface at Massena PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, International-Richards Field Airport, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR AGENCY: Federal Aviation Massena, NY. The segment within 1.8 Administration (FAA), DOT. TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND miles each side of the Massena REPORTING POINTS ACTION: Final rule. VORTAC 286° radial extending from the SUMMARY: This action establishes Class 4-mile radius to the VORTAC is ■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 E airspace extending upward from 700 removed in Class E surface airspace; and continues to read as follows: feet above the surface at Yuma the segment within 2.7 miles each side Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, Municipal Airport, Yuma, CO, to of the Massena VORTAC 106° radial 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, accommodate new area navigation extending from the 7.4-mile radius to 7 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. (RNAV) procedures at the airport. This miles east of the VORTAC is removed in action is necessary for the safety and Class E airspace extending upward from § 71.1 [Amended] management of instrument flight rules 700 feet above the surface, due to the (IFR) operations within the National decommissioning of the Massena ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in Airspace System. VORTAC, and cancelation of associated 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation approaches. This action enhances the DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, May 24, Administration Order 7400.11B, safety and management of IFR Airspace Designations and Reporting 2018. The Director of the Federal operations at the airport. Register approves this incorporation by Points, dated August 3, 2017, effective The geographic coordinates of the reference action under Title 1, Code of September 15, 2017, is amended as airport are adjusted to coincide with the Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to follows: the annual revision of FAA Order FAA’s aeronautical database Paragraph 6002 Class E Surface Area 7400.11 and publication of conforming Regulatory Notices and Analyses Airspace. amendments. The FAA has determined that this * * * * * ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B, regulation only involves an established Airspace Designations and Reporting AEA NY E2 Massena, NY [Amended] body of technical regulations for which Points, and subsequent amendments can Massena International-Richards Field be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ frequent and routine amendments are Airport, NY air_traffic/publications/. For further necessary to keep them operationally (Lat. 44°56′11″ N, long. 74°50′42″ W) information, you can contact the current. Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ Within a 4-mile radius of the Massena Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not International-Richards Field Airport, Administration, 800 Independence a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT excluding the airspace within Canada. Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is FR 11034; February 26, 1979) and (3) Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More also available for inspection at the does not warrant preparation of a Above the Surface of the Earth. National Archives and Records regulatory evaluation as the anticipated Administration (NARA). * * * * * For information on the availability of impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that only affects air traffic AEA NY E5 Massena, NY [Amended] this material at NARA, call (202) 741– procedures and air navigation, it is Massena International-Richards Field 6030, or go to https://www.archives.gov/ certified that this rule, when Airport, NY federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. promulgated, does not have a significant (Lat. 44°56′11″ N, long. 74°50′42″ W) FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace economic impact on a substantial Designations and Reporting Points, is That airspace extending upward from 700 number of small entities under the published yearly and effective on feet above the surface within a 7.4-mile criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. radius of Massena International-Richards September 15. Field Airport, excluding the airspace within FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Environmental Review Clark, Federal Aviation Administration, Canada. The FAA has determined that this Operations Support Group, Western Issued in College Park, Georgia, on March action qualifies for categorical exclusion Service Center, 2200 S. 216th Street, Des 6, 2018. under the National Environmental Moines, WA 98198; telephone (206) Policy Act in accordance with FAA Ryan W. Almasy, 231–2253. Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action [FR Doc. 2018–05045 Filed 3–14–18; 8:45 am] Authority for This Rulemaking is not expected to cause any potentially BILLING CODE 4910–13–P The FAA’s authority to issue rules significant environmental impacts, and regarding aviation safety is found in no extraordinary circumstances exist Title 49 of the United States Code. that warrant preparation of an Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the environmental assessment. authority of the FAA Administrator. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:08 Mar 14, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\15MRR1.SGM 15MRR1


Document Created: 2018-03-15 02:38:00
Document Modified: 2018-03-15 02:38:00
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesEffective 0901 UTC, May 24, 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.
ContactJohn Fornito, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; telephone (404) 305-6364.
FR Citation83 FR 11407 
CFR AssociatedAirspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)
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