83 FR 1537 - Amendment of Class D Airspace and Revocation of Class E Airspace; Fort Eustis, VA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 9 (January 12, 2018)

Page Range		1537-1538
FR Document		2018-00397

This action removes Class E airspace designated as an extension at Fort Eustis, VA, as the Felker non-directional beacon (NDB) has been decommissioned, and the approaches cancelled at Felker Army Airfield, (AAF). This action also updates the airport's geographic coordinates under Class D airspace.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0032; Airspace Docket No. 17-AEA-1]

Amendment of Class D Airspace and Revocation of Class E Airspace;
Fort Eustis, VA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action removes Class E airspace designated as an
extension at Fort Eustis, VA, as the Felker non-directional beacon
(NDB) has been decommissioned, and the approaches cancelled at Felker
Army Airfield, (AAF). This action also updates the airport's geographic
coordinates under Class D airspace.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, March 29, 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: 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 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 removes Class E airspace designated as an extension, and amends
Class D airspace at Felker AAF, Fort Eustis, VA, to support IFR
operations under standard instrument approach procedures at the
airport.

History

The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the
Federal Register (82 FR 16952, April 7, 2017) for Docket No. FAA-2017-
0032. The NPRM proposed to amend Class E airspace designated as an
extension at Felker AAF, Fort Eustis, VA, due to the decommissioning of
the Felker NDB and cancellation of the NDB approach. Interested parties
were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting
written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received.
This action also makes an editorial change to the Class D airspace
legal description removing the words ``(formerly the Airport/Facility
Directory)''. Except for this change, the rule is the same as published
in the NPRM.

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Class D and E airspace designations are published in paragraph
5000, 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 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 7400.11A 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 action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 by removing Class E airspace designated as an extension to a
Class D surface area at Felker Army Airfield, Fort Eustis, VA, due to
the decommissioning of the Felker NDB and cancellation of the NDB
approach, and for continued safety and management of IFR operations at
the airport. The geographic coordinates of the airport are adjusted
under Class D to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database.
Additionally, this action removes the words ``(formerly the
Airport/Facility Directory)'' from the Class D airspace legal
description.
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.

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 5000 Class D Airspace.

* * * * *

AEA VA D Fort Eustis, VA [Amended]

Felker Army Airfield, Fort Eustis, VA
(Lat. 37[deg]07'57'' N, long. 76[deg]36'32'' W)

That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
2,500 feet MSL within a 4.4-mile radius of Felker Army Airfield,
excluding the portion that coincides with the Newport News, VA,
Class D airspace area. This Class D airspace area is effective
during specific dates and times established in advance by a Notice
to Airmen. The effective dates and times will thereafter be
published continuously in the Chart Supplement.

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

* * * * *

AEA VA E4 Fort Eustis, VA [Removed]

Issued in College Park, Georgia, on January 4, 2018.
Ryan W. Almasy,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic
Organization.
[FR Doc. 2018-00397 Filed 1-11-18; 8:45 am]
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Class D and E airspace designations Adoption of the Amendment ACTION: Final rule.
are published in paragraph 5000, and In consideration of the foregoing, the
6005, respectively, of FAA Order Federal Aviation Administration SUMMARY: The Commodity Futures
7400.11B dated August 3, 2017, and amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: Trading Commission (‘‘CFTC’’ or
effective September 15, 2017, which is ‘‘Commission’’) is adopting certain
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, amendments to its rules that,
71.1. The Class E airspace designations B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR respectively, govern registration of
listed in this document will be TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND intermediaries and relate to the
published subsequently in the Order. REPORTING POINTS Commission’s review of exchange
Availability and Summary of disciplinary, access denial, or other
■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 adverse actions. Generally speaking,
Documents for Incorporation by
continues to read as follows: these amendments are technical in
Reference
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, nature. The amendments to both areas
This document proposes to amend 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, of the rules integrate existing advisory
FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. guidance. The amendments to the rules
Designations and Reporting Points, on review of exchange disciplinary,
dated August 3, 2017, and effective § 71.1 [Amended] access denial, or other adverse actions
September 15, 2017. FAA Order ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in also incorporate swap execution
7400.11A is publicly available as listed 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation facilities (‘‘SEFs’’) and update
in the ADDRESSES section of this Administration Order 7400.11B, provisions currently applicable to
document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists Airspace Designations and Reporting designated contract markets (‘‘DCMs’’).
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, Points, dated August 3, 2017, effective These final rules also remove numerous
air traffic service routes, and reporting September 15, 2017, is amended as outdated cross-references, and add
points. follows: citations to applicable parallel
The Rule Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.
provisions contained in other
Commission regulations pertaining to
This action amends Title 14 Code of * * * * * SEFs and DCMs. Additionally, the final
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by AEA VA D Fort Eustis, VA [Amended] rules address the publication of final
removing Class E airspace designated as Felker Army Airfield, Fort Eustis, VA disciplinary and access denial actions
an extension to a Class D surface area at (Lat. 37°07′57″ N, long. 76°36′32″ W) taken by the SEFs and DCMs on their
Felker Army Airfield, Fort Eustis, VA, That airspace extending upward from the exchange websites.
due to the decommissioning of the surface to and including 2,500 feet MSL
Felker NDB and cancellation of the NDB DATES: This final rule is effective March
within a 4.4-mile radius of Felker Army
approach, and for continued safety and Airfield, excluding the portion that coincides
13, 2018.
management of IFR operations at the with the Newport News, VA, Class D airspace FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
airport. The geographic coordinates of area. This Class D airspace area is effective Rachel Berdansky, Deputy Director,
the airport are adjusted under Class D to during specific dates and times established in
202–418–5429 or rberdansky@cftc.gov;
coincide with the FAA’s aeronautical advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective
dates and times will thereafter be published David Steinberg, Associate Director,
database. continuously in the Chart Supplement. 202–418–5102 or dsteinberg@cftc.gov;
Additionally, this action removes the Division of Market Oversight,
words ‘‘(formerly the Airport/Facility Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Commodity Futures Trading
Directory)’’ from the Class D airspace Designated as an Extension to a Class D
Commission, Three Lafayette Centre,
Surface Area.
legal description. 1151 21st Street NW, Washington, DC
The FAA has determined that this * * * * * 20581.
regulation only involves an established AEA VA E4 Fort Eustis, VA [Removed]
body of technical regulations for which SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
frequent and routine amendments are Issued in College Park, Georgia, on January
4, 2018. Table of Contents
necessary to keep them operationally
current. Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is Ryan W. Almasy, I. Background
Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern A. Description of Part 9
not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’
Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. B. DCM Final Rules and Part 8 Removal
under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not C. SEF Final Rules
a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT [FR Doc. 2018–00397 Filed 1–11–18; 8:45 am]
II. Summary of the Proposal
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
A. Amendments to Part 9: Rules Relating
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) to Review of Exchange Disciplinary,
does not warrant preparation of a Access Denial or Other Adverse Actions
regulatory evaluation as the anticipated COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING B. Amendment to Regulation 3.31:
impact is so minimal. Since this is a COMMISSION Deficiencies, Inaccuracies, and Changes
routine matter that only affects air traffic To Be Reported
procedures and air navigation, it is 17 CFR Parts 3 and 9 III. Comments on the Proposal
certified that this rule, when IV. Final Rules and Notice and Order
promulgated, does not have a significant RIN 3038–AE15 A. Final Rules
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B. Deletion of References to Commission
economic impact on a substantial Technical Amendments to Rules on Form 3–R
number of small entities under the Registration and Review of Exchange C. Notice and Order
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Disciplinary, Access Denial, or Other V. Related Matters
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Adverse Actions A. Regulatory Flexibility Act
B. Paperwork Reduction Act
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, AGENCY:Commodity Futures Trading C. Cost-Benefit Considerations
Navigation (air). Commission. D. Antitrust Considerations

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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, March 29, 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		John Fornito, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 305-6364.
FR Citation		83 FR 1537
CFR Associated		Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (Air)

83 FR 1537 - Amendment of Class D Airspace and Revocation of Class E Airspace; Fort Eustis, VA

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