83 FR 23798 - Amendment of Class D Airspace and Class E Airspace; Erie, PA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 100 (May 23, 2018)

Page Range		23798-23799
FR Document		2018-10939

This action amends Class D airspace, Class E surface area airspace and Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class D surface area, by updating the name to Erie International Airport/Tom Ridge Field, Erie, PA. This action also amends Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface in Erie, PA, by updating the name to St. Vincent Health Center Heliport. This action also updates the geographic coordinates of the airport and heliport, and replaces the outdated term ``Airport/Facility Directory'' with the term ``Chart Supplement'' in the legal descriptions of associated Class D and E airspace to match the FAA's aeronautical database. The Class E surface airspace is further clarified showing removal of the extensions, and the Class E extension airspace is further clarified showing removal of the part-time Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) language.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2017-1195; Airspace Docket No. 17-AEA-24]
RIN 2120-AA66

Amendment of Class D Airspace and Class E Airspace; Erie, PA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends Class D airspace, Class E surface area
airspace and Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class D
surface area, by updating the name to Erie International Airport/Tom
Ridge Field, Erie, PA. This action also amends Class E airspace
extending upward from 700 feet above the surface in Erie, PA, by
updating the name to St. Vincent Health Center Heliport. This action
also updates the geographic coordinates of the airport and heliport,
and replaces the outdated term ``Airport/Facility Directory'' with the
term ``Chart Supplement'' in the legal descriptions of associated Class
D and E airspace to match the FAA's aeronautical database. The Class E
surface airspace is further clarified showing removal of the
extensions, and the Class E extension airspace is further clarified
showing removal of the part-time Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) language.

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: John Fornito, Operations Support
Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 1701
Columbia Ave, College Park, GA 30337; 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 amends Class D and Class E airspace in the Erie, PA area, to
support IFR operations under standard instrument approach procedures at
Erie International Airport/Tom Ridge Field, and St. Vincent Health
Center Heliport.

History

The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the
Federal Register (83 FR 8210, February 26, 2018) for Docket No. FAA-
2017-1195 to amend Class D airspace and Class E surface airspace, Class
E airspace designated as an extension to a Class D surface area, and
Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet or more above the
surface at Erie International Airport/Tom Ridge Field and St. Vincent
Health Center Heliport, Erie, PA.
Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking
effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No
comments were received.
The FAA further clarifies the rule by adding that the Class E
surface airspace extensions are removed from the legal description, and
the part-time Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) language is removed from the
Class E extension airspace legal description. There is no practical
change to the airspace as proposed by the FAA, only that we are
revising it because it did not accurately describe what we proposed.
Except as described above, this rule is the same as published in
the NPRM.
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 part 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

This amendment to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 amends Class D airspace, and Class E surface area airspace, and
Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class D surface area,
by updating the airport name to Erie International Airport/Tom Ridge
Field (formerly Erie International Airport). The geographic coordinates
of the airport, in all airspace classes are adjusted to coincide with
the FAA's aeronautical database.
Also, this action removes the airspace extensions from the Class E
surface airspace legal description of the airport as it duplicates the
Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class D surface area
(which is now continuous). This action also removes the part-time NOTAM
language from the Class E airspace designated as an extension
(inadvertently omitted in the NPRM).
Additionally, this action makes an editorial change to the airspace
legal description replacing ``Airport/Facility Directory'' with ``Chart
Supplement'' in the associated airspace.
This action also amends Class E airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface by updating the airport name to Erie
International Airport/Tom Ridge Field (formerly Erie International Tom
Ridge Field Airport), and the heliport name to St. Vincent Health
Center Heliport (formerly Life Star Base Heliport), Erie, PA, to be in

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concert with the FAA's aeronautical database.

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.
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 5-6.5a. 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.

List 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 PA D Erie, PA [Amended]

Erie International Airport/Tom Ridge Field, PA
(Lat. 42[deg]04''59'' N, long. 80[deg]10'26'' W)

That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
3,200 feet MSL within a 4.2-mile radius of Erie International
Airport/Tom Ridge Field. This Class D airspace area is effective
during the specific days and times established in advance by a
Notice to Airmen. The effective days and times will thereafter be
continuously published in the Chart Supplement.

Paragraph 6002 Class E Surface Area Airspace.

* * * * *

AEA PA E2 Erie, PA [Amended]

Erie International Airport/Tom Ridge Field, PA
(Lat. 42[deg]04'59'' N, long. 80[deg]10'26'' W)

That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.2-
mile radius of Erie International Airport/Tom Ridge Field. This
Class E airspace area is effective during the specific days and
times established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective
days and times will thereafter be continuously published in the
Chart Supplement.

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

* * * * *

AEA PA E4 Erie, PA [Amended]

Erie International Airport/Tom Ridge Field, PA
(Lat. 42[deg]04'59'' N, long. 80[deg]10'26'' W)
Erie VORTAC
(Lat. 42[deg]01'03'' N, long. 80[deg]17'34'' W)
Erie Localizer RWY 6
(Lat. 42[deg]05'30'' N, long. 80[deg]09'22'' W)

That airspace extending upward from the surface extending
northeast of the Erie International Airport/Tom Ridge Field 4.2-mile
radius from within 4 miles northwest of the Erie VORTAC 054[deg]
radial to 3.5 miles southeast of the Erie ILS localizer northeast
course then extending southwest from a point located along the Erie
localizer northeast course 9.2 miles northeast of lat.
42[deg]07'30'' N, long. 80[deg]05'36''W, to the 4.2-mile radius of
the airport.

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

* * * * *

AEA PA E5 Erie, PA [Amended]

Erie International Airport/Tom Ridge Field, PA
(Lat. 42[deg]04'59'' N, long. 80[deg]10'26'' W)
St. Vincent Health Center Heliport, PA
(Lat. 42[deg]06'43'' N, long. 80[deg]04'51'' W)

That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 6.7-mile radius of Erie International Airport/Tom Ridge
Field, and within 4.4 miles each side of the 054[deg] bearing from
the airport extending from the 6.7-mile radius to 14 miles northeast
of the airport and within a 6-mile radius of St. Vincent Health
Center Heliport.

Issued in College Park, Georgia, on May 16, 2018.
Ryan W. Almasy,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic
Organization.
[FR Doc. 2018-10939 Filed 5-22-18; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

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concert with the FAA’s aeronautical Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace. from the 6.7-mile radius to 14 miles northeast
database. * * * * * of the airport and within a 6-mile radius of
St. Vincent Health Center Heliport.
Regulatory Notices and Analyses AEA PA D Erie, PA [Amended]
Issued in College Park, Georgia, on May 16,
The FAA has determined that this Erie International Airport/Tom Ridge Field, 2018.
PA
regulation only involves an established (Lat. 42°04″59″ N, long. 80°10′26″ W)
Ryan W. Almasy,
body of technical regulations for which Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern
That airspace extending upward from the
frequent and routine amendments are surface to and including 3,200 feet MSL
Service Center, Air Traffic Organization.
necessary to keep them operationally within a 4.2-mile radius of Erie International [FR Doc. 2018–10939 Filed 5–22–18; 8:45 am]
current. It, therefore: (1) Is not a Airport/Tom Ridge Field. This Class D BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under airspace area is effective during the specific
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a days and times established in advance by a
‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT Notice to Airmen. The effective days and DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 times will thereafter be continuously
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) published in the Chart Supplement. Federal Aviation Administration
does not warrant preparation of a Paragraph 6002 Class E Surface Area
regulatory evaluation as the anticipated Airspace. 14 CFR Part 97
impact is so minimal. Since this is a * * * * * [Docket No. 31194; Amdt. No. 3800]
routine matter that only affects air traffic
AEA PA E2 Erie, PA [Amended]
procedures and air navigation, it is Standard Instrument Approach
certified that this rule, when Erie International Airport/Tom Ridge Field,
PA
Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums
promulgated, does not have a significant and Obstacle Departure Procedures;
(Lat. 42°04′59″ N, long. 80°10′26″ W)
economic impact on a substantial Miscellaneous Amendments
That airspace extending upward from the
number of small entities under the surface within a 4.2-mile radius of Erie
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. AGENCY: Federal Aviation
International Airport/Tom Ridge Field. This
Administration (FAA), DOT.
Environmental Review Class E airspace area is effective during the
specific days and times established in ACTION: Final rule.
The FAA has determined that this advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective
action qualifies for categorical exclusion days and times will thereafter be SUMMARY: This rule amends, suspends,
under the National Environmental continuously published in the Chart or removes Standard Instrument
Policy Act in accordance with FAA Supplement. Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and
Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace associated Takeoff Minimums and
Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ Designated as an Extension to a Class D Obstacle Departure Procedures for
paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action Surface Area. operations at certain airports. These
is not expected to cause any potentially * * * * * regulatory actions are needed because of
significant environmental impacts, and the adoption of new or revised criteria,
AEA PA E4 Erie, PA [Amended] or because of changes occurring in the
no extraordinary circumstances exist
that warrant preparation of an Erie International Airport/Tom Ridge Field, National Airspace System, such as the
PA commissioning of new navigational
environmental assessment. (Lat. 42°04′59″ N, long. 80°10′26″ W) facilities, adding new obstacles, or
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Erie VORTAC changing air traffic requirements. These
(Lat. 42°01′03″ N, long. 80°17′34″ W)
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Erie Localizer RWY 6
changes are designed to provide for the
Navigation (air). (Lat. 42°05′30″ N, long. 80°09′22″ W) safe and efficient use of the navigable
That airspace extending upward from the airspace and to promote safe flight
Adoption of the Amendment surface extending northeast of the Erie operations under instrument flight rules
International Airport/Tom Ridge Field 4.2- at the affected airports.
In consideration of the foregoing, the
mile radius from within 4 miles northwest of DATES: This rule is effective May 23,
Federal Aviation Administration
the Erie VORTAC 054° radial to 3.5 miles 2018. The compliance date for each
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: southeast of the Erie ILS localizer northeast SIAP, associated Takeoff Minimums,
course then extending southwest from a
PART 71 —DESIGNATION OF CLASS point located along the Erie localizer
and ODP is specified in the amendatory
A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; northeast course 9.2 miles northeast of lat. provisions.
AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND 42°07′30″ N, long. 80°05’36’’W, to the 4.2- The incorporation by reference of
REPORTING POINTS mile radius of the airport. certain publications listed in the
regulations is approved by the Director
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas
■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More of the Federal Register as of May 23,
continues to read as follows: Above the Surface of the Earth. 2018.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, * * * * * ADDRESSES: Availability of matter
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, incorporated by reference in the
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. AEA PA E5 Erie, PA [Amended]
amendment is as follows:
Erie International Airport/Tom Ridge Field,
§ 71.1 [Amended] PA For Examination
(Lat. 42°04′59″ N, long. 80°10′26″ W)
2. The incorporation by reference in 1. U.S. Department of Transportation,
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St. Vincent Health Center Heliport, PA
14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation (Lat. 42°06′43″ N, long. 80°04′51″ W) Docket Ops–M30, 1200 New Jersey
Administration Order 7400.11B, That airspace extending upward from 700
Avenue SE, West Bldg., Ground Floor,
Airspace Designations and Reporting feet above the surface within a 6.7-mile Washington, DC, 20590–0001;
Points, dated August 3, 2017, effective radius of Erie International Airport/Tom 2. The FAA Air Traffic Organization
September 15, 2017, is amended as Ridge Field, and within 4.4 miles each side Service Area in which the affected
follows: of the 054° bearing from the airport extending airport is located;

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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		John Fornito, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 1701 Columbia Ave, College Park, GA 30337; telephone (404) 305-6364.
FR Citation		83 FR 23798
RIN Number		2120-AA66
CFR Associated		Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)

83 FR 23798 - Amendment of Class D Airspace and Class E Airspace; Erie, PA

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