83 FR 19469 - Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Gustavus, AK

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 86 (May 3, 2018)

Page Range		19469-19471
FR Document		2018-09103

This action proposes to amend Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Gustavus Airport, Gustavus, AK. Airspace redesign is necessary as the FAA transitions from ground- based to satellite-based navigation for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at this airport.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0127; Airspace Docket No. 18-AAL-7]
RIN 2120-AA66

Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Gustavus, AK

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend Class E airspace extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface at Gustavus Airport, Gustavus,
AK. Airspace redesign is necessary as the FAA transitions from ground-
based to satellite-based navigation for the safety and management of
instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at this airport.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 18, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590; telephone: 1
(800) 647-5527, or (202) 366-9826. You must identify FAA Docket No.
FAA-2018-0127; Airspace Docket No. 18-AAL-7, at the beginning of your
comments. You may also submit comments through the internet at http://www.regulations.gov.
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.

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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 St., Des Moines, WA 98198-6547; 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 would amend Class E airspace at Gustavus Airport, Gustavus, AK,
to accommodate airspace redesign in support of IFR operations at the
airport.

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 (Docket No. FAA-
2018-0127; Airspace Docket No. 18-AAL-7) and be submitted in triplicate
to DOT Docket Operations (see ADDRESSES section for address and phone
number).
Persons 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-2018-0127; Airspace Docket No. 18-AAL-7.'' The postcard will be
date/time stamped and returned to the commenter.
All communications received on or 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 between 8:00 a.m. and
4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays, at the
Northwest Mountain Regional Office of the Federal Aviation
Administration, Air Traffic Organization, Western Service Center,
Operations Support Group, 2200 S 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198-6547.

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 modifying Class E airspace extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface at Gustavus Airport, Gustavus,
AK. The airspace would be redesigned to a polygon approximately 12
miles wide extending to approximately 7 miles northwest and 31 miles
southeast of the airport (from 4 miles each side of the 229[deg]
bearing of the airport extending from the 6.8-mile radius to 16.7 miles
southwest of the airport, and within 3 miles northeast and 7 miles
southwest of the airport 135[deg] bearing extending from the 6.8-mile
radius to 24 miles southeast of the airport). This airspace redesign is
necessary for the safety and management of IFR operations at the
airport.
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 proposed 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 will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this proposed 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]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11B,

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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.

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AAL AK E5 Gustavus, AK [Amended]

Gustavus Airport, AK
(Lat. 58[deg]25'31'' N, long. 135[deg]42'27'' W)

That airspace upward from 700 feet above the surface within the
area bounded by a line beginning at lat. 58[deg]32'19'' N, long.
135[deg]44'54'' W, to lat. 58[deg]11'58'' N, long. 135[deg]02'11''
W, to lat. 58[deg]10'08'' N, long. 135[deg]05'18'' W, to lat.
58[deg]03'38'' N, long. 134[deg]57'10'' W, to lat. 57[deg]59'34'' N,
long. 135[deg]10'49'' W, to lat. 57[deg]59'40'' N, long.
135[deg]25'05'' W, to lat. 58[deg]08'36'' N, long. 135[deg]26'55''
W, to lat. 58[deg]25'37'' N, long. 136[deg]00'20'' W, thence to the
point of beginning.

Issued in Seattle, Washington, on April 23, 2018.
B.G. Chew,
Acting Group Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2018-09103 Filed 5-2-18; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (h) No Alternative Actions and Intervals Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
After the maintenance or inspection April 20, 2018.
§ 39.13 [Amended] Michael Kaszycki,
program has been revised as required by
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
the following new airworthiness actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be Aircraft Certification Service.
used unless the actions and intervals are
directive (AD): approved as an alternative method of
[FR Doc. 2018–09070 Filed 5–2–18; 8:45 am]
Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2018–0361; Product compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the BILLING CODE 4910–13–P

Identifier 2017–NM–160–AD. procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of
this AD.
(a) Comments Due Date DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(i) Terminating Action for AD 2015–05–02
We must receive comments by June 18,
and AD 2015–22–08 Federal Aviation Administration
2018.
Accomplishing the actions required by this
(b) Affected ADs AD terminates all requirements of AD 2015– 14 CFR Part 71
This AD affects AD 2015–05–02, 05–02 and AD 2015–22–08.
Amendment 39–18112 (80 FR 15152, March [Docket No. FAA–2018–0127; Airspace
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions Docket No. 18–AAL–7]
23, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–05–02’’) and AD 2015–
22–08, Amendment 39–18313 (80 FR 68434, The following provisions also apply to this
AD: RIN 2120–AA66
November 5, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–22–08’’).
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(c) Applicability (AMOCs): The Manager, International Proposed Amendment of Class E
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, Airspace; Gustavus, AK
This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) AGENCY: Federal Aviation
AD, if requested using the procedures found
of this AD, certificated in any category, with in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR Administration (FAA), DOT.
an original certificate of airworthiness or 39.19, send your request to your principal ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
original export certificate of airworthiness inspector or local Flight Standards District
issued on or before April 19, 2017. (NPRM).
Office, as appropriate. If sending information
(1) Model A318–111, –112, –121, and –122 directly to the International Section, send it SUMMARY: This action proposes to
airplanes. to the attention of the person identified in
(2) Model A319–111, –112, –113, –114,
amend Class E airspace extending
paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may
–115, –131, –132, and –133 airplanes. be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
upward from 700 feet above the surface
(3) Model A320–211, –212, –214, –216, REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any at Gustavus Airport, Gustavus, AK.
–231, –232, –233, –251N, and –271N approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Airspace redesign is necessary as the
airplanes. principal inspector, or lacking a principal FAA transitions from ground-based to
(4) Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211, inspector, the manager of the local flight satellite-based navigation for the safety
–212, –213, –231, –232, –251N, –253N, and standards district office/certificate holding and management of instrument flight
–271N airplanes. district office. rules (IFR) operations at this airport.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
(d) Subject requirement in this AD to obtain corrective DATES: Comments must be received on
Air Transport Association (ATA) of actions from a manufacturer, the action must or before June 18, 2018.
America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance be accomplished using a method approved ADDRESSES: Send comments on this
Checks. by the Manager, International Section, proposal to the U.S. Department of
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200
(e) Reason European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
Airbus’s EASA Design Organization New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building
This AD was prompted by a determination
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
that more restrictive maintenance
requirements and airworthiness limitations the approval must include the DOA- Washington, DC 20590; telephone: 1
are necessary. We are issuing this AD to authorized signature. (800) 647–5527, or (202) 366–9826. You
prevent the failure of certain life-limited (k) Related Information
must identify FAA Docket No. FAA–
parts, which could result in reduced 2018–0127; Airspace Docket No. 18–
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing AAL–7, at the beginning of your
structural integrity of the airplane.
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
2017–0215, dated October 24, 2017, for
comments. You may also submit
(f) Compliance
related information. This MCAI may be comments through the internet at http://
Comply with this AD within the www.regulations.gov.
found in the AD docket on the internet at
compliance times specified, unless already FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
done. and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0361. Designations and Reporting Points, and
(g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection (2) For more information about this AD, subsequent amendments can be viewed
Program contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/
International Section, Transport Standards publications/. For further information,
Within 90 days after the effective date of
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des
this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206–
you can contact the Airspace Policy
program, as applicable, to incorporate Airbus 231–3223. Group, Federal Aviation
A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness (3) For service information identified in Administration, 800 Independence
Limitations Section (ALS) Part 1 Safe Life this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591;
Airworthiness Limitations (SL–ALI), Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS

Revision 05, Issue 02, dated April 19, 2017. Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; also available for inspection at the
The initial compliance times for new or telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 National Archives and Records
revised tasks are at the applicable times 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
specified in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321
Administration (NARA). For
airbus.com; internet http://www.airbus.com.
ALS Part 1 Safe Life Airworthiness You may view this service information at the
information on the availability of FAA
Limitations (SL–ALI), Revision 05, Issue 02, FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202)
dated April 19, 2017, or within 90 days after South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA. For 741–6030, or go to https://
the effective date of this AD, whichever information on the availability of this www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
occurs later. material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. ibr-locations.html.

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FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace taking action on the proposed rule. The necessary for the safety and
Designations and Reporting Points, is proposal contained in this notice may management of IFR operations at the
published yearly and effective on be changed in light of the comments airport.
September 15. received. A report summarizing each Class E airspace designations are
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom substantive public contact with FAA published in paragraph 6005 of FAA
Clark, Federal Aviation Administration, personnel concerned with this Order 7400.11B, dated August 3, 2017,
Operations Support Group, Western rulemaking will be filed in the docket. and effective September 15, 2017, which
Service Center, 2200 S 216th St., Des is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
Availability of NPRMs 71.1. The Class E airspace designation
Moines, WA 98198–6547; telephone
An electronic copy of this document listed in this document will be
(206) 231–2253.
may be downloaded through the published subsequently in the Order.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: internet at http://www.regulations.gov.
Recently published rulemaking Regulatory Notices and Analyses
Authority for This Rulemaking
documents can also be accessed through The FAA has determined that this
The FAA’s authority to issue rules the FAA’s web page at http:// proposed regulation only involves an
regarding aviation safety is found in www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/ established body of technical
Title 49 of the United States Code. airspace_amendments/. regulations for which frequent and
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the You may review the public docket routine amendments are necessary to
authority of the FAA Administrator. containing the proposal, any comments keep them operationally current, is non-
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, received, and any final disposition in controversial and unlikely to result in
describes in more detail the scope of the person in the Dockets Office (see the adverse or negative comments. It,
agency’s authority. This rulemaking is ADDRESSES section for the address and therefore: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant
promulgated under the authority phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and regulatory action’’ under Executive
described in Subtitle VII, Part A, 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that except federal holidays. An informal rule’’ under DOT Regulatory Policies
section, the FAA is charged with docket may also be examined between and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February
prescribing regulations to assign the use 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant
of airspace necessary to ensure the through Friday, except federal holidays, preparation of a regulatory evaluation as
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of at the Northwest Mountain Regional the anticipated impact is so minimal.
airspace. This regulation is within the Office of the Federal Aviation Since this is a routine matter that will
scope of that authority as it would Administration, Air Traffic only affect air traffic procedures and air
amend Class E airspace at Gustavus Organization, Western Service Center, navigation, it is certified that this
Airport, Gustavus, AK, to accommodate Operations Support Group, 2200 S proposed rule, when promulgated,
airspace redesign in support of IFR 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198–6547. would not have a significant economic
operations at the airport. impact on a substantial number of small
Availability and Summary of
Comments Invited entities under the criteria of the
Documents for Incorporation by
Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Interested parties are invited to Reference
participate in this proposed rulemaking This document proposes to amend Environmental Review
by submitting such written data, views, FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace This proposal will be subject to an
or arguments, as they may desire. Designations and Reporting Points, environmental analysis in accordance
Comments that provide the factual basis dated August 3, 2017, and effective with FAA Order 1050.1F,
supporting the views and suggestions September 15, 2017. FAA Order ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and
presented are particularly helpful in 7400.11B is publicly available as listed Procedures’’ prior to any FAA final
developing reasoned regulatory in the ADDRESSES section of this regulatory action.
decisions on the proposal. Comments document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists
are specifically invited on the overall List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
regulatory, aeronautical, economic, air traffic service routes, and reporting Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
environmental, and energy-related points. Navigation (air).
aspects of the proposal. The Proposed Amendment
Communications should identify both The Proposal
docket numbers (Docket No. FAA– The FAA is proposing an amendment Accordingly, pursuant to the
2018–0127; Airspace Docket No. 18– to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations authority delegated to me, the Federal
AAL–7) and be submitted in triplicate to (14 CFR) part 71 by modifying Class E Aviation Administration proposes to
DOT Docket Operations (see ADDRESSES airspace extending upward from 700 amend 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
section for address and phone number). feet above the surface at Gustavus
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
Persons wishing the FAA to Airport, Gustavus, AK. The airspace
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
acknowledge receipt of their comments would be redesigned to a polygon
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
on this notice must submit with those approximately 12 miles wide extending
REPORTING POINTS
comments a self-addressed, stamped to approximately 7 miles northwest and
postcard on which the following 31 miles southeast of the airport (from
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS

■ 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR
statement is made: ‘‘Comments to 4 miles each side of the 229° bearing of part 71 continues to read as follows:
Docket No. FAA–2018–0127; Airspace the airport extending from the 6.8-mile
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103,
Docket No. 18–AAL–7.’’ The postcard radius to 16.7 miles southwest of the 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
will be date/time stamped and returned airport, and within 3 miles northeast 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
to the commenter. and 7 miles southwest of the airport
All communications received on or 135° bearing extending from the 6.8- § 71.1 [Amended]
before the specified closing date for mile radius to 24 miles southeast of the ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in
comments will be considered before airport). This airspace redesign is 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11B,

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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		Proposed Rules
Action		Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
Dates		Comments must be received on or before June 18, 2018.
Contact		Tom Clark, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 2200 S 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198-6547; telephone (206) 231-2253.
FR Citation		83 FR 19469
RIN Number		2120-AA66
CFR Associated		Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)

83 FR 19469 - Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Gustavus, AK

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