83_FR_11462 83 FR 11411 - Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Lewiston, ID

83 FR 11411 - Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Lewiston, ID

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

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

Page Range11411-11413
FR Document2018-05049

This actions amends controlled airspace at Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport, Lewiston, ID, by enlarging Class D airspace, and Class E surface airspace, and reducing Class E airspace designated as an extension, and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface. Also, this action removes the part-time Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) status from Class E airspace designated as an extension. Additionally, an editorial change is made to the legal descriptions replacing ``Airport/Facility Directory'' with the term ``Chart Supplement''. This action enhances safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport.

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 51 (Thursday, March 15, 2018) 
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 51 (Thursday, March 15, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-05049]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0986; Airspace Docket No. 17-ANM-16]


Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Lewiston, ID

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This actions amends controlled airspace at Lewiston-Nez Perce 
County Airport, Lewiston, ID, by enlarging Class D airspace, and Class 
E surface airspace, and reducing Class E airspace designated as an 
extension, and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above 
the surface. Also, this action removes the part-time Notice to Airmen 
(NOTAM) status from Class E airspace designated as an extension. 
Additionally, an editorial change is made to the legal descriptions 
replacing ``Airport/Facility Directory'' with the term ``Chart 
Supplement''. This action enhances safety and management of instrument 
flight rules (IFR) operations at the 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 this material 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: Tom Clark, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 2200 
S. 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone (206) 231-2253.

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 modifies Class D and E airspace at Lewiston-Nez Perce County 
Airport, Lewiston, ID, in support of IFR operations at the airport.

History

    The FAA published in the Federal Register (82 FR 57558; December 6, 
2017) for Docket FAA-2017-0986, a notice of proposed rulemaking to 
modify Class D airspace, Class E surface area airspace, Class E 
airspace designated as an extension, and Class E airspace extending 
upward from 700 feet above the surface at Lewiston-Nez Perce County 
Airport, Lewiston, ID. Interested parties were invited to participate 
in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the 
proposal to the FAA. One comment was received.

Discussion of Comments

    The commenter objected to the expansion of Class D airspace based 
on a belief that the FAA erred in calculating the Class D area radius 
as described in FAA Order 7400.2K, Procedures for Handling Airspace 
Matters, Chapter 17, Figure 17-2-1, specifically by enlarging the Class 
D area from a 4.1-mile radius to a 4.3-mile radius. After a second 
review, the FAA agrees a 4.1-mile radius for some areas of the Class D 
is sufficient. The proposed enlargement of Class D airspace to a 4.3-
mile radius was not based on Figure 17-2-1, but instead was intended to 
contain all IFR circling aircraft utilizing an expanded circling 
approach maneuvering airspace radius. After a second review the FAA has 
determined the proposed Class D airspace east, southeast, and west 
would adequately contain the circling aircraft. The FAA will therefore 
preserve Class D airspace within a 4.1-mile radius of the airport where 
additional airspace is not required.

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    The commenter also objected to the proposed expansion of Class D 
airspace greater than 2 miles beyond the 4.1-mile radius based on FAA 
Order 7400.2K paragraph 17-2-7 (d) ARRIVAL EXTENSIONS, stating all 
extensions should be Class E. The FAA does not agree. The proposed 
expansion areas of Class D airspace east, southeast, and west are not 
arrival extensions, but are designed to contain the specific departure 
procedures for the airport in accordance with paragraph 17-2-6 
DEPARTURES. The expanded areas are therefore a part of the Class D and 
should not be Class E extensions.
    The commenter also states that ``Class D should be a basic round 
circle''. The FAA does not agree. Paragraph 17-2-1 CONFIGURATION states 
that the Class D size and shape may vary to allow for safe and 
efficient handling of operations, and must be sized to contain the 
intended operations. Use of a basic circle of Class D airspace would 
result in an excessive degree of airspace restriction. The shape of the 
proposed Class D airspace area is designed to contain the existing IFR 
operations at the airport with a minimum of airspace restriction, 
thereby protecting the public's right to freedom of transit.
    Lastly, the commenter suggests the FAA has not complied with 
paragraph 17-1-2, REGIONAL/SERVICE AREA OFFICE EVALUATION, by failing 
to follow the policies and procedures within FAA Order 7400.2L. The FAA 
does not agree. The proposed airspace modifications were designed based 
on the requirements contained within FAA Order 7400.2L. This action by 
its very nature is intended to ensure the airspace configuration at 
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport, Lewiston, ID is in compliance with 
FAA policies and guidelines.
    Class D and E airspace designations are published in paragraph 
5000, 6002, 6004, 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 D and 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

    The FAA is amending Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 by modifying Class D airspace, Class E airspace designated as a 
surface area, Class E airspace designated as an extension, and Class E 
airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Lewiston-
Nez Perce County Airport, Lewiston, ID. This airspace redesign is 
necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules 
operations at the airport.
    Class D and Class E surface area airspace are amended to within a 
4.1-mile radius of the airport (no change) from the airport 290[deg] 
bearing clockwise to the airport 066[deg] bearing; and within a 5.1-
mile radius of the airport (from the 4.1-mile radius) from the airport 
066[deg] bearing clockwise to the airport 115[deg] bearing; and within 
a 6.6-mile radius of the airport (from the 4.1-mile radius) from the 
airport 115[deg] bearing clockwise to the airport 164[deg] bearing; and 
within a 4.3-mile radius of the airport (from the 4.1-mile radius) from 
the airport 164[deg] bearing clockwise to the airport 230[deg] bearing; 
and within a 6.6-mile radius of the airport (from the 4.1-mile radius) 
from the airport 230[deg] bearing clockwise to the airport 290[deg] 
bearing. Also, the class D airspace extending upward from the surface 
is reduced to up to and including 2,700 feet MSL (from 3,900 feet).
    Class E airspace designated as an extension is modified to within 
1.0 mile each side of the 100[deg] bearing from the airport extending 
from the 5.1-mile radius of the airport to 7.9 miles east of the 
airport (from 2.7 miles each side of the Lewiston-Nez Perce ILS 
localizer course extending from the 4.1-mile radius of the airport to 
14 miles east), and within 1.0 mile each side of the 313[deg] bearing 
from the airport extending from the airport 4.1-mile radius to 6.1 
miles northwest of the airport (from 3.5 miles each side of the Nez 
Perce VOR/DME 266[deg] radial extending from the 4.1-mile radius of the 
airport to 13.1 miles west of the airport). Also, the part-time Notice 
to Airmen (NOTAM) status is removed.
    Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
is modified to within a 6.3-mile radius of the airport, and within 8.5 
miles north and 4.3 miles south of the airport 099[deg] and 279[deg] 
bearings extending to 27.8 miles east and 22.5 miles west of the 
airport (from an irregularly shaped polygon generally extending to 19 
miles northeast, 24 miles east, 19 miles southeast, and 25 miles west).
    Additionally, this action replaces the term ``Airport/Facility 
Directory'' with the term ``Chart Supplement'' in the Class D and Class 
E surface airspace.

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, will 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 FAA Order 7400.11B, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, and

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effective September 15, 2017, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.

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ANM ID D Lewiston, ID [Amended]

Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport, ID
    (Lat. 46[deg]22'28'' N, long. 117[deg]00'55'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
2,700 feet MSL within a 4.1-mile radius from Lewiston-Nez Perce 
County Airport clockwise from the airport 290[deg] bearing to the 
066[deg] bearing, and within a 5.1-mile radius of the airport from 
the 066[deg] bearing to the airport 115[deg] bearing and within a 
6.6-mile radius of the airport from the 115[deg] bearing to the 
airport 164[deg] bearing, and within a 4.1-mile radius of the 
airport from the airport 164[deg] bearing to the airport 230[deg] 
bearing, and within a 6.6-mile radius of the airport from the 
230[deg] bearing to the airport 290[deg] bearing. This Class D 
airspace area is effective during the specific dates and times 
established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective date and 
time will thereafter be continuously published in the Chart 
Supplement.

Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Designated as Surface Areas

* * * * *

ANM ID E2 Lewiston, ID [Amended]

Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport, ID
    (Lat. 46[deg]22'28'' N, long. 117[deg]00'55'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.1-
mile radius from the Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport clockwise 
from the airport 290[deg] bearing to the 066[deg] bearing, and 
within a 5.1-mile radius of the airport from the 066[deg] bearing to 
the airport 115[deg] bearing and within a 6.6-mile radius of the 
airport from the 115[deg] bearing to the airport 164[deg] bearing, 
and within a 4.1-mile radius of the airport from the airport 
164[deg] bearing to the airport 230[deg] bearing, and within a 6.6-
mile radius of the airport from the 230[deg] bearing to the airport 
290[deg] bearing. This Class E airspace area is effective during the 
specific dates and times established in advance by a Notice to 
Airmen. The effective date and time will thereafter be continuously 
published in the Chart Supplement.

Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Designated as an Extension to a 
Class D or Class E Surface Area

* * * * *

ANM ID E4 Lewiston, ID [Amended]

Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport, ID
    (Lat. 46[deg]22'28'' N, long. 117[deg]00'55'' W)

    That airspace within one mile each side of the 100[deg] bearing 
from the Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport extending from the 
airport 5.1-mile radius to 7.9 miles east of the airport, and within 
1.0 mile each side of the 313[deg] bearing from the airport 
extending from the airport 4.1-mile radius to 6.1 miles northwest of 
the airport.

Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 
Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth

* * * * *

ANM ID E5 Lewiston, ID [Amended]

Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport, ID
    (Lat. 46[deg]22'28'' N, long. 117[deg]00'55'' W)

    That airspace upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 
6.3-mile radius of Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport, and within 8.5 
miles north and 4.3 miles south of the airport 099[deg] and 279[deg] 
bearings extending to 27.8 miles east and 22.5 miles west of the 
airport; that airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the 
surface within a 62-mile radius of the Lewiston-Nez Perce County 
Airport, and within 24 miles each side of the 056[deg] bearing from 
the airport extending from the 62-mile radius to 92 miles northeast 
of the airport.

    Issued in Seattle, Washington, on March 5, 2018.
Shawn M. Kozica,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2018-05049 Filed 3-14-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 51 / Thursday, March 15, 2018 / Rules and Regulations 11411 Notice to Airmen. The effective date and time DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: will thereafter be continuously published in the Chart Supplement. Federal Aviation Administration Authority for This Rulemaking Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Areas The FAA’s authority to issue rules Designated as Surface Areas. 14 CFR Part 71 regarding aviation safety is found in [Docket No. FAA–2017–0986; Airspace Title 49 of the United States Code. * * * * * Docket No. 17–ANM–16] Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the ANM ID E2 Twin Falls, ID [Amended] authority of the FAA Administrator. Joslin Field-Magic Valley Regional Airport, Amendment of Class D and Class E Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, ID Airspace; Lewiston, ID describes in more detail the scope of the (Lat. 42°28′55″ N, long. 114°29′16″ W) agency’s authority. This rulemaking is AGENCY: Federal Aviation promulgated under the authority That airspace within a 4.3-mile radius of Administration (FAA), DOT. Joslin Field-Magic Valley Regional Airport. described in Subtitle VII, Part A, ACTION: Final rule. Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that This Class E airspace area is effective during the specific dates and times established in section, the FAA is charged with SUMMARY: This actions amends advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective prescribing regulations to assign the use controlled airspace at Lewiston-Nez date and time will thereafter be continuously of airspace necessary to ensure the Perce County Airport, Lewiston, ID, by published in the Chart Supplement. safety of aircraft and the efficient use of enlarging Class D airspace, and Class E airspace. This regulation is within the Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Areas surface airspace, and reducing Class E scope of that authority as it modifies Designated as an Extension to a Class D or airspace designated as an extension, and Class D and E airspace at Lewiston-Nez Class E Surface Area. Class E airspace extending upward from Perce County Airport, Lewiston, ID, in * * * * * 700 feet above the surface. Also, this support of IFR operations at the airport. action removes the part-time Notice to ANM ID E4 Twin Falls, ID [Amended] Airmen (NOTAM) status from Class E History Joslin Field-Magic Valley Regional Airport, airspace designated as an extension. The FAA published in the Federal ID Additionally, an editorial change is Register (82 FR 57558; December 6, (Lat. 42°28′55″ N, long. 114°29′16″ W) made to the legal descriptions replacing 2017) for Docket FAA–2017–0986, a That airspace extending upward from the ‘‘Airport/Facility Directory’’ with the notice of proposed rulemaking to surface within 2.5 miles each side of the 087° term ‘‘Chart Supplement’’. This action modify Class D airspace, Class E surface bearing from Joslin Field-Magic Valley enhances safety and management of area airspace, Class E airspace Regional Airport extending from the 4.3 mile instrument flight rules (IFR) operations designated as an extension, and Class E radius of the airport to 7 miles east of the at the airport. airspace extending upward from 700 airport, and within 2.5 miles each side of the DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, May 24, feet above the surface at Lewiston-Nez airport 274° bearing extending from the 2018. The Director of the Federal Perce County Airport, Lewiston, ID. airport 4.3-mile radius to 7.1 miles west of Register approves this incorporation by Interested parties were invited to the airport. reference action under Title 1, Code of participate in this rulemaking effort by ANM ID E5 Twin Falls, ID [Amended] Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to submitting written comments on the the annual revision of FAA Order proposal to the FAA. One comment was Joslin Field-Magic Valley Regional Airport, 7400.11 and publication of conforming ID received. amendments. (Lat. 42°28′55″ N, long. 114°29′16″ W) Discussion of Comments ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B, That airspace extending upward from 700 Airspace Designations and Reporting feet above the surface within 4.3 miles south The commenter objected to the Points, and subsequent amendments can expansion of Class D airspace based on and 8 miles north of the 091° bearing from be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ a belief that the FAA erred in Joslin Field-Magic Valley Regional Airport air_traffic/publications/. For further calculating the Class D area radius as extending from the airport to 22 miles east information, you can contact the described in FAA Order 7400.2K, of the airport, and within 4.3 miles south and Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Procedures for Handling Airspace 8 miles north of the airport 275° bearing Administration, 800 Independence Matters, Chapter 17, Figure 17–2–1, extending from the airport to 16 miles west Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; specifically by enlarging the Class D of the airport. That airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is area from a 4.1-mile radius to a 4.3-mile bounded by a line beginning at lat. 43°22′00″ also available for inspection at the radius. After a second review, the FAA N, long. 115°08′00″ W; to lat. 43°09′00″ N, National Archives and Records agrees a 4.1-mile radius for some areas long. 114°03′00″ W; to lat. 42°33′00″ N, long. Administration (NARA). For of the Class D is sufficient. The 114°03′00″ W; to lat. 42°18′00″ N, long. information on the availability of this proposed enlargement of Class D 114°06′00″ W; to lat. 41°48′00″ N, long. material at NARA, call (202) 741–6030, airspace to a 4.3-mile radius was not 115°00′00″ W; to lat. 43°01′00″ N, long. or go to https://www.archives.gov/ based on Figure 17–2–1, but instead was 115°20′00″ W, thence to the point of federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. intended to contain all IFR circling beginning. FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace aircraft utilizing an expanded circling Designations and Reporting Points, is approach maneuvering airspace radius. Issued in Seattle, Washington, on March 6, published yearly and effective on 2018. After a second review the FAA has sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES September 15. determined the proposed Class D Shawn M. Kozica, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom airspace east, southeast, and west would Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Clark, Federal Aviation Administration, adequately contain the circling aircraft. Service Center. Operations Support Group, Western The FAA will therefore preserve Class D [FR Doc. 2018–05050 Filed 3–14–18; 8:45 am] Service Center, 2200 S. 216th Street, Des airspace within a 4.1-mile radius of the BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Moines, WA 98198; telephone (206) airport where additional airspace is not 231–2253. required. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:08 Mar 14, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\15MRR1.SGM 15MRR1

11412 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 51 / Thursday, March 15, 2018 / Rules and Regulations The commenter also objected to the air traffic service routes, and reporting Additionally, this action replaces the proposed expansion of Class D airspace points. term ‘‘Airport/Facility Directory’’ with greater than 2 miles beyond the 4.1-mile the term ‘‘Chart Supplement’’ in the The Rule radius based on FAA Order 7400.2K Class D and Class E surface airspace. paragraph 17–2–7 (d) ARRIVAL The FAA is amending Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 Regulatory Notices and Analyses EXTENSIONS, stating all extensions should be Class E. The FAA does not by modifying Class D airspace, Class E The FAA has determined that this agree. The proposed expansion areas of airspace designated as a surface area, regulation only involves an established Class D airspace east, southeast, and Class E airspace designated as an body of technical regulations for which west are not arrival extensions, but are extension, and Class E airspace frequent and routine amendments are designed to contain the specific extending upward from 700 feet above necessary to keep them operationally departure procedures for the airport in the surface at Lewiston-Nez Perce current, is non-controversial and accordance with paragraph 17–2–6 County Airport, Lewiston, ID. This unlikely to result in adverse or negative DEPARTURES. The expanded areas are airspace redesign is necessary for the comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a therefore a part of the Class D and safety and management of instrument ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under should not be Class E extensions. flight rules operations at the airport. Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a The commenter also states that ‘‘Class Class D and Class E surface area ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT D should be a basic round circle’’. The airspace are amended to within a 4.1- Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FAA does not agree. Paragraph 17–2–1 mile radius of the airport (no change) FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) CONFIGURATION states that the Class from the airport 290° bearing clockwise does not warrant preparation of a D size and shape may vary to allow for to the airport 066° bearing; and within Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated safe and efficient handling of a 5.1-mile radius of the airport (from the impact is so minimal. Since this is a operations, and must be sized to contain 4.1-mile radius) from the airport 066° routine matter that only affects air traffic the intended operations. Use of a basic bearing clockwise to the airport 115° procedures and air navigation, it is circle of Class D airspace would result bearing; and within a 6.6-mile radius of certified that this rule, when in an excessive degree of airspace the airport (from the 4.1-mile radius) promulgated, will not have a significant restriction. The shape of the proposed from the airport 115° bearing clockwise economic impact on a substantial Class D airspace area is designed to to the airport 164° bearing; and within number of small entities under the contain the existing IFR operations at a 4.3-mile radius of the airport (from the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. the airport with a minimum of airspace 4.1-mile radius) from the airport 164° restriction, thereby protecting the bearing clockwise to the airport 230° Environmental Review public’s right to freedom of transit. bearing; and within a 6.6-mile radius of The FAA has determined that this Lastly, the commenter suggests the the airport (from the 4.1-mile radius) action qualifies for categorical exclusion FAA has not complied with paragraph from the airport 230° bearing clockwise under the National Environmental 17–1–2, REGIONAL/SERVICE AREA to the airport 290° bearing. Also, the Policy Act in accordance with FAA OFFICE EVALUATION, by failing to class D airspace extending upward from Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental follow the policies and procedures the surface is reduced to up to and Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ within FAA Order 7400.2L. The FAA including 2,700 feet MSL (from 3,900 paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action does not agree. The proposed airspace feet). is not expected to cause any potentially modifications were designed based on Class E airspace designated as an significant environmental impacts, and the requirements contained within FAA extension is modified to within 1.0 mile no extraordinary circumstances exist Order 7400.2L. This action by its very each side of the 100° bearing from the that warrant preparation of an nature is intended to ensure the airspace airport extending from the 5.1-mile environmental assessment. configuration at Lewiston-Nez Perce radius of the airport to 7.9 miles east of County Airport, Lewiston, ID is in the airport (from 2.7 miles each side of Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 compliance with FAA policies and the Lewiston-Nez Perce ILS localizer Airspace, Incorporation by reference, guidelines. course extending from the 4.1-mile Navigation (air). Class D and E airspace designations radius of the airport to 14 miles east), are published in paragraph 5000, 6002, and within 1.0 mile each side of the Adoption of the Amendment 6004, and 6005, respectively, of FAA 313° bearing from the airport extending In consideration of the foregoing, the Order 7400.11B, dated August 3, 2017, from the airport 4.1-mile radius to 6.1 Federal Aviation Administration and effective September 15, 2017, which miles northwest of the airport (from 3.5 amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR miles each side of the Nez Perce VOR/ 71.1. The Class D and E airspace DME 266° radial extending from the 4.1- PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, designations listed in this document mile radius of the airport to 13.1 miles B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR will be published subsequently in the west of the airport). Also, the part-time TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND Order. Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) status is REPORTING POINTS removed. Availability and Summary of Class E airspace extending upward ■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 Documents for Incorporation by from 700 feet above the surface is continues to read as follows: Reference modified to within a 6.3-mile radius of Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, This document amends FAA Order the airport, and within 8.5 miles north 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and and 4.3 miles south of the airport 099° 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, and 279° bearings extending to 27.8 and effective September 15, 2017. FAA miles east and 22.5 miles west of the § 71.1 [Amended] Order 7400.11B is publicly available as airport (from an irregularly shaped ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in listed in the ADDRESSES section of this polygon generally extending to 19 miles 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11B, document. 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Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 51 / Thursday, March 15, 2018 / Rules and Regulations 11413 effective September 15, 2017, is ANM ID E5 Lewiston, ID [Amended] ACTION: Final rule. amended as follows: Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport, ID (Lat. 46°22′28″ N, long. 117°00′55″ W) SUMMARY: This final rule amends the Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace. Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation’s That airspace upward from 700 feet above * * * * * the surface within a 6.3-mile radius of regulations on Benefits Payable in ANM ID D Lewiston, ID [Amended] Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport, and Terminated Single-Employer Plans and within 8.5 miles north and 4.3 miles south Allocation of Assets in Single-Employer Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport, ID (Lat. 46°22′28″ N, long. 117°00′55″ W) of the airport 099° and 279° bearings Plans to prescribe interest assumptions extending to 27.8 miles east and 22.5 miles under the benefit payments regulation That airspace extending upward from the west of the airport; that airspace extending surface to and including 2,700 feet MSL for valuation dates in April 2018 and upward from 1,200 feet above the surface within a 4.1-mile radius from Lewiston-Nez interest assumptions under the asset within a 62-mile radius of the Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport clockwise from the Perce County Airport, and within 24 miles allocation regulation for valuation dates airport 290° bearing to the 066° bearing, and each side of the 056° bearing from the airport in the second quarter of 2018. The within a 5.1-mile radius of the airport from extending from the 62-mile radius to 92 miles interest assumptions are used for the 066° bearing to the airport 115° bearing northeast of the airport. valuing and paying benefits under and within a 6.6-mile radius of the airport terminating single-employer plans from the 115° bearing to the airport 164° Issued in Seattle, Washington, on March 5, bearing, and within a 4.1-mile radius of the 2018. covered by the pension insurance airport from the airport 164° bearing to the Shawn M. Kozica, system administered by PBGC. airport 230° bearing, and within a 6.6-mile Manager, Operations Support Group, Western DATES: Effective April 1, 2018. radius of the airport from the 230° bearing to Service Center. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: the airport 290° bearing. This Class D Hilary Duke (duke.hilary@PBGC.gov), [FR Doc. 2018–05049 Filed 3–14–18; 8:45 am] airspace area is effective during the specific dates and times established in advance by a BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Assistant General Counsel for Notice to Airmen. The effective date and time Regulatory Affairs, Pension Benefit will thereafter be continuously published in Guaranty Corporation, 1200 K Street the Chart Supplement. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR NW, Washington, DC 20005, 202–326– 4400, ext. 3839. (TTY users may call the Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Designated as Surface Areas Occupational Safety and Health Federal relay service toll free at 1–800– Administration 877–8339 and ask to be connected to * * * * * 202–326–4400, ext. 3839.) ANM ID E2 Lewiston, ID [Amended] 29 CFR Part 1910 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PBGC’s Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport, ID regulations on Allocation of Assets in (Lat. 46°22′28″ N, long. 117°00′55″ W) Vinyl Chloride Single-Employer Plans (29 CFR part That airspace extending upward from the CFR Correction 4044) and Benefits Payable in surface within a 4.1-mile radius from the Terminated Single-Employer Plans (29 Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport ■ In Title 29 of the Code of Federal CFR part 4022) prescribe actuarial clockwise from the airport 290° bearing to the Regulations, Part 1910.1000 to End, assumptions—including interest 066° bearing, and within a 5.1-mile radius of revised as of July 1, 2017, on page 81, assumptions—for valuing and paying the airport from the 066° bearing to the in § 1910.1017, paragraph (n) is airport 115° bearing and within a 6.6-mile plan benefits under terminating single- reinstated to read as follows: employer plans covered by title IV of radius of the airport from the 115° bearing to the airport 164° bearing, and within a 4.1- § 1910.1017 Vinyl chloride. the Employee Retirement Income mile radius of the airport from the airport Security Act of 1974. The interest * * * * * 164° bearing to the airport 230° bearing, and assumptions in the regulations are also within a 6.6-mile radius of the airport from (n) The employer must, within 15 published on PBGC’s website (http:// the 230° bearing to the airport 290° bearing. working days after the receipt of the www.pbgc.gov). This Class E airspace area is effective during results of any monitoring performed The interest assumptions in appendix the specific dates and times established in under this section, notify each affected B to part 4044 are used to value benefits advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective employee of these results and the steps date and time will thereafter be continuously for allocation purposes under ERISA being taken to reduce exposures within published in the Chart Supplement. section 4044. PBGC uses the interest the permissible exposure limit either assumptions in appendix B to part 4022 Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace individually in writing or by posting the to determine whether a benefit is Designated as an Extension to a Class D or results in an appropriate location that is payable as a lump sum and to determine Class E Surface Area accessible to affected employees. the amount to pay. Appendix C to part * * * * * [FR Doc. 2018–05312 Filed 3–14–18; 8:45 am] 4022 contains interest assumptions for ANM ID E4 Lewiston, ID [Amended] BILLING CODE 1301–00–D private-sector pension practitioners to Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport, ID refer to if they wish to use lump-sum (Lat. 46°22′28″ N, long. 117°00′55″ W) interest rates determined using PBGC’s That airspace within one mile each side of PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY historical methodology. Currently, the the 100° bearing from the Lewiston-Nez Perce CORPORATION rates in appendices B and C of the County Airport extending from the airport benefit payment regulation are the same. 5.1-mile radius to 7.9 miles east of the 29 CFR Parts 4022 and 4044 The interest assumptions are intended airport, and within 1.0 mile each side of the to reflect current conditions in the Allocation of Assets in Single- sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES 313° bearing from the airport extending from financial and annuity markets. the airport 4.1-mile radius to 6.1 miles Employer Plans; Benefits Payable in Assumptions under the asset allocation northwest of the airport. Terminated Single-Employer Plans; regulation are updated quarterly; Interest Assumptions for Valuing and Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas assumptions under the benefit payments Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Paying Benefits regulation are updated monthly. This Above the Surface of the Earth AGENCY: Pension Benefit Guaranty final rule updates the benefit payments * * * * * Corporation. interest assumptions for April 2018 and VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:27 Mar 14, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\15MRR1.SGM 15MRR1


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Document Modified: 2018-03-15 02:37:39
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.
ContactTom Clark, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 2200 S. 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone (206) 231-2253.
FR Citation83 FR 11411 
CFR AssociatedAirspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)
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