83 FR 19930 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Charlotte, MI

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 88 (May 7, 2018)

Page Range		19930-19931
FR Document		2018-09562

This action modifies Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Fitch H. Beach Airport, Charlotte, MI, due to the decommissioning of the Lansing VHF omnidirectional range (VOR) and collocated tactical air navigation (TACAN) which provided navigation guidance for the instrument procedures to this airport. The Lansing VOR/TACAN is being decommissioned as part of the VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program. This action enhances safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at this airport. Additionally, the geographic coordinates of the airport are being adjusted to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database. An editorial change is also being made removing the city associated with the airport name in the airspace legal designation.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0721; Airspace Docket No. 17-AGL-15]

Amendment of Class E Airspace; Charlotte, MI

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E airspace extending upward from
700 feet above the surface at Fitch H. Beach Airport, Charlotte, MI,
due to the decommissioning of the Lansing VHF omnidirectional range
(VOR) and collocated tactical air navigation (TACAN) which provided
navigation guidance for the instrument procedures to this airport. The
Lansing VOR/TACAN is being decommissioned as part of the VOR Minimum
Operational Network (MON) Program. This action enhances safety and
management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at this airport.
Additionally, the geographic coordinates of the airport are being
adjusted to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database. An editorial
change is also being made removing the city associated with the airport
name in the airspace legal designation.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, July 19, 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: 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 amends the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above
the surface at Fitch H. Beach Airport, Charlotte, MI, to support IFR
operations for instrument approach procedures at the airport.

History

The FAA published notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the
Federal Register (82 FR 44541; September 25, 2017) for Docket No. FAA-
2017-0721 to modify the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet
above the surface at Fitch H. Beach Airport, Charlotte, MI. Interested
parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by
submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. One comment was
received stating ``. . . increasing one class of airspace would
diminish the boundary between two. This would require the Pilot In
Command to request access in their airspace.''
The FAA does not agree. The airspace classification, currently
Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface, is
being amended to increase the radius of the airspace by 0.1 mile to
fully protect the transitional IFR requirements to and from the
terminal and en route environments at Fitch H. Beach Airport,
Charlotte, MI, as required by FAA Order 7400.2L, Procedures for
Handling Airspace Matters. This amendment only affects the class E
airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Fitch H.
Beach Airport and does not affect or impact any other airspace within
the area. This amendment does not change the class of airspace, and
therefore does not change any of the current

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requirements on the pilot in command when operating at Fitch H. Beach
Airport.
Due to a recent change to FAA Order 7400.2L, dated October 12,
2017, the name of the city associated with the airport is removed from
the airspace legal designation.
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 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

This amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 modifies Class E airspace area extending upward from 700 feet
above the surface within a 6.4-mile radius (increased from a 6.3-mile
radius) at Fitch H. Beach, Charlotte, MI, and updates the geographic
coordinates of the airport to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical
database.
The name of the city associated with the airport is removed from
the airspace legal designation to comply with a recent change to FAA
Order 7400.2L. Except for the change noted above, this rule is the same
as published in the NPRM.
Airspace reconfiguration is necessary due to the decommissioning of
the Lansing VOR/TACAN, which provided navigation guidance for the
instrument procedures to this airport, as part of the VOR MON Program.
This action enhances safety and the management of IFR operations at
this airport.

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, does not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures,'' paragraph 5-6.5.a. 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
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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AGL MI E5 Charlotte, MI [Amended]

Fitch H. Beach Airport, MI
(Lat. 42[deg]34'27'' N, long. 84[deg]48'44'' W)

That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 6.4-mile radius of the Fitch H. Beach Airport.

Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 30, 2018.
Christopher L. Southerland,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2018-09562 Filed 5-4-18; 8:45 am]
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engine thrust control and reduced control of DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
the helicopter. Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation
(f) Compliance Federal Aviation Administration Administration, Operations Support
Group, Central Service Center, 10101
Comply with this AD within the
14 CFR Part 71 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX
compliance times specified, unless already
done. [Docket No. FAA–2017–0721; Airspace
76177; telephone (817) 222–5711.
Docket No. 17–AGL–15] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(g) Required Actions
Before the accessory gearbox and Authority for This Rulemaking
Amendment of Class E Airspace;
transmission shaft module (Module 01) Charlotte, MI The FAA’s authority to issue rules
accumulates 1,600 engine operating hours regarding aviation safety is found in
since new, or within 80 engine operating AGENCY: Federal Aviation Title 49 of the United States Code.
hours after the effective date of this AD, Administration (FAA), DOT. Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
whichever occurs later, replace the front ACTION: Final rule. authority of the FAA Administrator.
support with a part eligible for installation. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
(h) Definition SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E describes in more detail the scope of the
airspace extending upward from 700 agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
For the purpose of this AD, a part eligible
for installation is a Module 01 with a pre-
feet above the surface at Fitch H. Beach promulgated under the authority
mod TU 197 front support, that has not Airport, Charlotte, MI, due to the described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
accumulated more than 1,680 engine decommissioning of the Lansing VHF Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
operating hours since new; or a Module 01 omnidirectional range (VOR) and section, the FAA is charged with
with a post-mod TU 197 front support. collocated tactical air navigation prescribing regulations to assign the use
(TACAN) which provided navigation of airspace necessary to ensure the
(i) Installation Prohibition
guidance for the instrument procedures safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
As of the effective date of this AD, you may to this airport. The Lansing VOR/ airspace. This regulation is within the
not install a pre-mod TU 197 front support TACAN is being decommissioned as scope of that authority as it amends the
on any engine with a post-mod TU 197 front
part of the VOR Minimum Operational Class E airspace extending upward from
support installed.
Network (MON) Program. This action 700 feet above the surface at Fitch H.
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance enhances safety and management of Beach Airport, Charlotte, MI, to support
(AMOCs) instrument flight rules (IFR) operations IFR operations for instrument approach
(1) The Manager, FAA, ECO Branch, has at this airport. Additionally, the procedures at the airport.
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, geographic coordinates of the airport are
if requested using the procedures found in 14 History
being adjusted to coincide with the
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, FAA’s aeronautical database. An The FAA published notice of
send your request to your principal inspector editorial change is also being made proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the
or local Flight Standards District Office, as removing the city associated with the Federal Register (82 FR 44541;
appropriate. If sending information directly September 25, 2017) for Docket No.
airport name in the airspace legal
to the manager of the ECO Branch, send it to FAA–2017–0721 to modify the Class E
the attention of the person identified in
designation.
airspace extending upward from 700
paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. You may email DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, July 19,
your request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov.
feet above the surface at Fitch H. Beach
2018. The Director of the Federal Airport, Charlotte, MI. Interested parties
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, Register approves this incorporation by
notify your appropriate principal inspector, were invited to participate in this
reference action under Title 1, Code of rulemaking effort by submitting written
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
of the local flight standards district office/ comments on the proposal to the FAA.
certificate holding district office.
the annual revision of FAA Order One comment was received stating
7400.11 and publication of conforming ‘‘. . . increasing one class of airspace
(k) Related Information amendments. would diminish the boundary between
(1) For more information about this AD, ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B, two. This would require the Pilot In
contact Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer, Airspace Designations and Reporting Command to request access in their
ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Points, and subsequent amendments can airspace.’’
Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238– be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ The FAA does not agree. The airspace
7754; fax: 781–238–7199; email:
air_traffic/publications/. For further classification, currently Class E airspace
robert.green@faa.gov.
(2) Refer to EASA AD 2016–0235, dated information, you can contact the extending upward from 700 feet above
November 24, 2016, for more information. Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation the surface, is being amended to
You may examine the EASA AD in the AD Administration, 800 Independence increase the radius of the airspace by 0.1
docket on the internet at http:// Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; mile to fully protect the transitional IFR
www.regulations.gov by searching for and telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is requirements to and from the terminal
locating it in Docket No. FAA–2017–0838. also available for inspection at the and en route environments at Fitch H.
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference National Archives and Records Beach Airport, Charlotte, MI, as
Administration (NARA). For required by FAA Order 7400.2L,
None.
information on the availability of FAA Procedures for Handling Airspace
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202) Matters. This amendment only affects
May 1, 2018. 741–6030, or go to https:// the class E airspace extending upward
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Karen M. Grant, www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ from 700 feet above the surface at Fitch
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller ibr-locations.html. H. Beach Airport and does not affect or
Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace impact any other airspace within the
Service. Designations and Reporting Points, is area. This amendment does not change
[FR Doc. 2018–09466 Filed 5–4–18; 8:45 am] published yearly and effective on the class of airspace, and therefore does
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requirements on the pilot in command ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 30,
when operating at Fitch H. Beach Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 2018.
Airport. FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) Christopher L. Southerland,
Due to a recent change to FAA Order does not warrant preparation of a Acting Manager, Operations Support Group,
7400.2L, dated October 12, 2017, the regulatory evaluation as the anticipated ATO Central Service Center.
name of the city associated with the impact is so minimal. Since this is a [FR Doc. 2018–09562 Filed 5–4–18; 8:45 am]
airport is removed from the airspace routine matter that only affects air traffic BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
legal designation. procedures and air navigation, it is
Class E airspace designations are certified that this rule, when
published in paragraph 6005 of FAA promulgated, does not have a significant DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Order 7400.11B, dated August 3, 2017, economic impact on a substantial
and effective September 15, 2017, which number of small entities under the Federal Aviation Administration
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
71.1. The Class E airspace designations 14 CFR Part 71
listed in this document will be Environmental Review
[Docket No. FAA–2017–1002; Airspace
published subsequently in the Order. The FAA has determined that this Docket No. 17–ACE–12]
Availability and Summary of action qualifies for categorical exclusion RIN 2120–AA66
Documents for Incorporation by under the National Environmental
Reference Policy Act in accordance with FAA Amendment of Class E Airspace;
This document amends FAA Order Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental Muscatine, IA
7400.11B, Airspace Designations and Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’
paragraph 5–6.5.a. This airspace action AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, Administration (FAA), DOT.
and effective September 15, 2017. FAA is not expected to cause any potentially
significant environmental impacts, and ACTION: Final rule.
Order 7400.11B is publicly available as
listed in the ADDRESSES section of this no extraordinary circumstances exist SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E
document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists that warrant preparation of an airspace designated as a surface area
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, environmental assessment. and Class E airspace extending upward
air traffic service routes, and reporting Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 from 700 feet above the surface at
points. Muscatine Municipal Airport,
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Muscatine, IA. This action is required
The Rule Navigation (air). due to the decommissioning of the Port
This amendment to Title 14, Code of City VHF omnidirectional range (VOR)
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 Adoption of the Amendment
facility, which provided navigation
modifies Class E airspace area extending In consideration of the foregoing, the guidance for the instrument procedures
upward from 700 feet above the surface Federal Aviation Administration to this airport. The VOR has been
within a 6.4-mile radius (increased from amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: decommissioned as part of the VOR
a 6.3-mile radius) at Fitch H. Beach, Minimum Operational Network (MON)
Charlotte, MI, and updates the PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, Program.
geographic coordinates of the airport to B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, July 19,
coincide with the FAA’s aeronautical TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND 2018. The Director of the Federal
database. REPORTING POINTS
The name of the city associated with Register approves this incorporation by
the airport is removed from the airspace reference action under Title 1, Code of
■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
legal designation to comply with a continues to read as follows:
recent change to FAA Order 7400.2L. the annual revision of FAA Order
Except for the change noted above, this Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 7400.11 and publication of conforming
rule is the same as published in the 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, amendments.
NPRM. 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B,
Airspace reconfiguration is necessary Airspace Designations and Reporting
§ 71.1 [Amended] Points, and subsequent amendments can
due to the decommissioning of the
Lansing VOR/TACAN, which provided ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/
navigation guidance for the instrument 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11B, air_traffic/publications/. For further
procedures to this airport, as part of the Airspace Designations and Reporting information, you can contact the
VOR MON Program. This action Points, dated August 3, 2017, and Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation
enhances safety and the management of effective September 15, 2017, is Administration, 800 Independence
IFR operations at this airport. amended as follows: Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is
Regulatory Notices and Analyses also available for inspection at the
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas
The FAA has determined that this Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More National Archives and Records
regulation only involves an established Above the Surface of the Earth. Administration (NARA). For
body of technical regulations for which * * * * * information on the availability of FAA
frequent and routine amendments are Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202)
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES

necessary to keep them operationally AGL MI E5 Charlotte, MI [Amended] 741–6030, or go to https://
current, is non-controversial and Fitch H. Beach Airport, MI www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
unlikely to result in adverse or negative (Lat. 42°34′27″ N, long. 84°48′44″ W) ibr-locations.html. FAA Order 7400.11,
comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a That airspace extending upward from 700 Airspace Designations and Reporting
‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under feet above the surface within a 6.4-mile Points, is published yearly and effective
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a radius of the Fitch H. Beach Airport. on September 15.

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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, July 19, 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		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 19930
CFR Associated		Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)

83 FR 19930 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Charlotte, MI

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