83 FR 16802 - Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Lansing, MI
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 74 (April 17, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 74 (April 17, 2018)
| Page Range | 16802-16804 | |
| FR Document | 2018-07903 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 74 (Tuesday, April 17, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 16802-16804] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-07903] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0101; Airspace Docket No. 18-AGL-4] RIN 2120-AA66 Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Lansing, MI AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Capital Region International Airport, Lansing, MI. The FAA is proposing this action as a result of an airspace review do to the decommissioning of the Lansing VHF omnidirectional range (VOR) navigation aid as part of the VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program. The geographic coordinates and name of the airport would also be updated to coincide with the FAA's [[Page 16803]] aeronautical database. An editorial change would also be made to the legal designation by removing the city from the airport name. DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 1, 2018. ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 366-9826, or (800) 647-5527. You must identify FAA Docket No. FAA-2018-0101; Airspace Docket No. 18-AGL-4, at the beginning of your comments. You may also submit 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 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 http://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: Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5711. 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 would amend Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Capital Region International Airport, Lansing, MI, to support instrument flight rule operations. Comments Invited Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed rulemaking 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 and be submitted in triplicate to the address listed above. Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments on this notice must submit with those comments a self-addressed, stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ``Comments to Docket No. FAA-2018-0101; Airspace Docket No. 18-AGL-4.'' 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 through the internet at http://www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking documents can also be accessed through the FAA's web page at http://www.faa.gov/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 the 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 during normal business hours at the Federal Aviation Administration, Air Traffic Organization, Central Service Center, Operations Support Group, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177. 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 proposing an amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by amending the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface to within a 6.8-mile radius (increased from a 6.7-mile radius) at Capital Region International Airport (formerly Capital City Airport), Lansing, MI; removing the extension to the east of the airport associated with the ARTDA LOM; adding an extension within 2 miles each side of the 091[deg] bearing from the airport from the 6.8-mile radius to 10.4 mile east of the airport; and adding an extension within 4 miles each side of the 233[deg] from the airport from the 6.8-mile radius to 10.5 miles southwest of the airport. The name of the airport would also be updated from Capital City Airport to Capital Region International Airport, and the geographic coordinates of the airport would be updated to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database. Additionally, an editorial change would be made removing the name of the city associated with the airport in the legal designation to comply with a recent change to FAA Order 7400.2L, Procedures for Handling Airspace Matters. This action is necessary as the result of airspace review do to the decommissioning of the Lansing VOR as part of the VOR MON Program. Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Order 7400.11B, dated August 3, 2017, and effective September 15, 2017, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace designation listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order. 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 [[Page 16804]] necessary to keep them operationally current, is non-controversial and unlikely to result in adverse or negative comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when promulgated, would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Environmental Review This proposal will 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. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, 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 14 CFR part 71 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389. Sec. 71.1 [Amended] 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, and effective September 15, 2017, is amended as follows: Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth. * * * * * AGL MI E5 Lansing, MI [Amended] Capital Region International Airport, MI (Lat. 42[deg]46'43'' N, long. 84[deg]35'10'' W) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.8-mile radius of Capital Region International Airport, and within 2.0 miles each side of the 091[deg] bearing from the airport extending from the 6.8-mile radius to 10.4 mile east of the airport, and within 4.0 miles each side of the 233[deg] bearing from the airport extending from the 6.8-mile radius to 10.5 miles southwest of the airport. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 9, 2018. Christopher L. Southerland, Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center. [FR Doc. 2018-07903 Filed 4-16-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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necessary to keep them operationally the 6.8-mile radius to 10.4 mile east of the Administration, 800 Independence
current, is non-controversial and airport, and within 4.0 miles each side of the Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591;
unlikely to result in adverse or negative 233° bearing from the airport extending from telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is
the 6.8-mile radius to 10.5 miles southwest also available for inspection at the
comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a
of the airport.
‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under National Archives and Records
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 9, Administration (NARA). For
‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT 2018. information on the availability of FAA
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 Christopher L. Southerland, Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202)
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, 741–6030, or go to https://
does not warrant preparation of a ATO Central Service Center. www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
regulatory evaluation as the anticipated [FR Doc. 2018–07903 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am] ibr-locations.html.
impact is so minimal. Since this is a BILLING CODE 4910–13–P FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
routine matter that will only affect air Designations and Reporting Points, is
traffic procedures and air navigation, it published yearly and effective on
is certified that this rule, when DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION September 15.
promulgated, would not have a FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
significant economic impact on a Federal Aviation Administration Colby Abbott, Airspace Policy Group,
substantial number of small entities Office of Airspace Services, Federal
under the criteria of the Regulatory 14 CFR Part 71 Aviation Administration, 800
Flexibility Act. [Docket No. FAA–2018–0280; Airspace Independence Avenue SW, Washington,
Docket No. 17–AGL–27] DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783.
Environmental Review
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
This proposal will be subject to an RIN 2120–AA66
environmental analysis in accordance Authority for This Rulemaking
Proposed Amendment of VOR Federal
with FAA Order 1050.1F, Airways V–170 and V–219 in the The FAA’s authority to issue rules
‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and Vicinity of Fairmont, MN regarding aviation safety is found in
Procedures’’ prior to any FAA final Title 49 of the United States Code.
regulatory action. AGENCY: Federal Aviation Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
Administration (FAA), DOT. authority of the FAA Administrator.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, (NPRM). describes in more detail the scope of the
Navigation (air). agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
The Proposed Amendment SUMMARY: This action proposes to promulgated under the authority
amend VHF Omnidirectional Range described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
Accordingly, pursuant to the (VOR) Federal airways V–170 and V– Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
authority delegated to me, the Federal 219 in the vicinity of Fairmont, MN. section, the FAA is charged with
Aviation Administration proposes to The modifications are necessary due to prescribing regulations to assign the use
amend 14 CFR part 71 as follows: the planned decommissioning of the of the airspace necessary to ensure the
Fairmont, MN (FRM), VOR navigation safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, airspace. This regulation is within the
aid (NAVAID), which provides
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR scope of that authority as it would
navigation guidance for portions of the
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND modify the route structure as necessary
affected air traffic service (ATS) routes.
REPORTING POINTS to preserve the safe and efficient flow of
The Fairmont VOR is being
■ 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR decommissioned as part of the VOR air traffic within the National Airspace
part 71 continues to read as follows: Minimum Operational Network (MON) System.
program. Comments Invited
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103,
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, DATES: Comments must be received on Interested parties are invited to
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. or before June 1, 2018. participate in this proposed rulemaking
§ 71.1 [Amended] ADDRESSES: Send comments on this by submitting such written data, views,
proposal to the U.S. Department of or arguments as they may desire.
■ 2. The incorporation by reference in
Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 Comments that provide the factual basis
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11B,
New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building supporting the views and suggestions
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, presented are particularly helpful in
Points, dated August 3, 2017, and
Washington, DC 20590; telephone: developing reasoned regulatory
effective September 15, 2017, is
1(800) 647–5527, or (202) 366–9826. decisions on the proposal. Comments
amended as follows:
You must identify FAA Docket No. are specifically invited on the overall
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas FAA–2018–0280; Airspace Docket No. regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More 17–AGL–27 at the beginning of your environmental, and energy-related
Above the Surface of the Earth. comments. You may also submit aspects of the proposal.
* * * * * comments through the internet at http:// Communications should identify both
amozie on DSK30RV082PROD with PROPOSALS
AGL MI E5 Lansing, MI [Amended] www.regulations.gov. docket numbers (FAA Docket No. FAA–
FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace 2018–0280; Airspace Docket No. 17–
Capital Region International Airport, MI
(Lat. 42°46′43″ N, long. 84°35′10″ W) Designations and Reporting Points, and AGL–27) and be submitted in triplicate
That airspace extending upward from 700
subsequent amendments can be viewed to the Docket Management Facility (see
feet above the surface within a 6.8-mile online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/ ADDRESSES section for address and
radius of Capital Region International publications/. For further information, phone number). You may also submit
Airport, and within 2.0 miles each side of the you can contact the Airspace Policy comments through the internet at http://
091° bearing from the airport extending from Group, Federal Aviation www.regulations.gov.
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| Collection | Federal Register | |
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| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | Comments must be received on or before June 1, 2018. | |
| Contact | Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5711. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 16802 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA66 | |
| CFR Associated | Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air) |
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