83 FR 2535 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Charles City, IA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 12 (January 18, 2018)

Page Range		2535-2536
FR Document		2018-00713

This action modifies Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Northeast Iowa Regional Airport, Charles City, IA. This action is required due to the decommissioning of the Charles City non-directional radio beacon (NDB), and the cancellation of the associated instrument approach procedures. Additionally, the name of the airport is being updated to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database. This action enhances the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0949; Airspace Docket No. 17-ACE-11]

Amendment of Class E Airspace; Charles City, IA

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 Northeast Iowa Regional Airport, Charles
City, IA. This action is required due to the decommissioning of the
Charles City non-directional radio beacon (NDB), and the cancellation
of the associated instrument approach procedures. Additionally, the
name of the airport is being updated to coincide with the FAA's
aeronautical database. This action enhances the safety and management
of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport.

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: 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 Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the
surface at Northeast Iowa Regional Airport, Charles City, IA, to
support IFR operations at this airport.

History

The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal
Register (82 FR 48010; October 16, 2017) for Docket No. FAA-2017-0949
to modify Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the
surface at Northeast Iowa Regional Airport, Charles City, IA.
Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking
effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No
comments were received.
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 extending upward from 700 feet above
the surface to within a 6.4-mile radius (reduced from a 7-mile radius)
of Northeast Iowa Regional Airport (formerly Charles City Municipal
Airport), Charles City, IA, and updates the name of the airport to

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coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database.
Airspace reconfiguration is necessary due to cancellation of the
instrument approach procedures associated with the decommissioned
Charles City NDB, and to bring the airspace in compliance with FAA
Order 7400.2L, Procedures for Handling Airspace Matters. Controlled
airspace is necessary for the safety and 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.
* * * * *

ACE IA E5 Charles City, IA [Amended]

Northeast Iowa Regional Airport, IA
(Lat. 43[deg]04'21'' N, long. 92[deg]36'39'' W)

That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 6.4-mile radius of Northeast Iowa Regional Airport.

Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 10, 2018.
Christopher L. Southerland,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
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coincide with the FAA’s aeronautical Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, at (202) 663–4191 (voice) or (202) 663–
database. 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 4494 (TTY), or to the Publications
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. Information Center at 1–800–669–3362
Airspace reconfiguration is necessary
due to cancellation of the instrument § 71.1 [Amended] (toll free).
approach procedures associated with SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
■ 2. The incorporation by reference in
the decommissioned Charles City NDB, I. Background
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11B,
and to bring the airspace in compliance
Airspace Designations and Reporting Under section 711 of the Civil Rights
with FAA Order 7400.2L, Procedures for
Points, dated August 3, 2017, and Act of 1964 (Title VII), which is
Handling Airspace Matters. Controlled
effective September 15, 2017, is incorporated by reference in section 105
airspace is necessary for the safety and
amended as follows: of the Americans with Disabilities Act
management of IFR operations at this
airport. Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas (ADA) and section 207 of the Genetic
Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Information Non-Discrimination Act
Regulatory Notices and Analyses Above the Surface of the Earth. (GINA), and 29 CFR 1601.30(a), every
The FAA has determined that this * * * * * employer, employment agency, labor
regulation only involves an established organization, and joint labor-
ACE IA E5 Charles City, IA [Amended] management committee controlling an
body of technical regulations for which Northeast Iowa Regional Airport, IA
frequent and routine amendments are apprenticeship or other training
(Lat. 43°04′21″ N, long. 92°36′39″ W) program covered by Title VII, ADA, or
necessary to keep them operationally That airspace extending upward from 700 GINA must post notices describing the
current, is non-controversial and feet above the surface within a 6.4-mile pertinent provisions of Title VII, ADA,
unlikely to result in adverse or negative radius of Northeast Iowa Regional Airport. or GINA. Such notices must be posted
comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 10, in prominent and accessible places
‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under 2018. where notices to employees, applicants,
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a
Christopher L. Southerland, and members are customarily
‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, maintained.
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 The EEOC first adjusted the civil
ATO Central Service Center.
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) monetary penalty for violations of the
[FR Doc. 2018–00713 Filed 1–17–18; 8:45 am]
does not warrant preparation of a notice posting requirements in 1997
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regulatory evaluation as the anticipated pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties
impact is so minimal. Since this is a Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990
routine matter that only affects air traffic (FCPIA Act), 28 U.S.C. 2461 note, as
procedures and air navigation, it is EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
amended by the Debt Collection
certified that this rule, when COMMISSION Improvement Act of 1996 (DCIA), Public
promulgated, does not have a significant Law 104–134, Sec. 31001(s)(1), 110 Stat.
economic impact on a substantial 29 CFR Part 1601
1373. A final rule was published in the
number of small entities under the RIN 3046–AB12 Federal Register on May 16, 1997, at 62
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. FR 26934, which raised the maximum
The 2018 Adjustment of the Penalty for penalty per violation from $100 to $110.
Environmental Review
Violation of Notice Posting The EEOC’s second adjustment, made
The FAA has determined that this Requirements pursuant to the FCPIA Act, as amended
action qualifies for categorical exclusion by the DCIA, was published in the
under the National Environmental AGENCY: Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission. Federal Register on March 19, 2014, at
Policy Act in accordance with FAA 79 FR 15220 and raised the maximum
Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental ACTION: Final rule.
penalty per violation from $110 to $210.
Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ The Federal Civil Penalties Inflation
SUMMARY: In accordance with the
paragraph 5–6.5.a. This airspace action Adjustment Act Improvements Act of
Federal Civil Penalties Inflation
is not expected to cause any potentially 2015 (2015 Act), Public Law 114–74,
Adjustment Act Improvements Act of
significant environmental impacts, and Sec. 701(b), 129 Stat. 599, further
2015, which further amended the
no extraordinary circumstances exist amended the FCPIA Act, to require each
Federal Civil Penalties Inflation
that warrant preparation of an federal agency, not later than July 1,
Adjustment Act of 1990, this final rule
environmental assessment. 2016, and not later than January 15 of
adjusts for inflation the civil monetary
every year thereafter, to issue
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 penalty for violation of the notice-
regulations adjusting for inflation the
posting requirements in Title VII of the
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, maximum civil penalty that may be
Civil Rights act of 1964, the Americans
Navigation (air). imposed pursuant to each agency’s
with Disabilities Act, and the Genetic
statutes. The EEOC’s initial adjustment
Adoption of the Amendment Information Non-Discrimination Act.
made pursuant to the 2015 Act was
DATES: This final rule is effective published in the Federal Register on
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration February 20, 2018. June 2, 2016, at 81 FR 35269 and raised
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: the maximum penalty per violation
Kathleen Oram, Acting Assistant Legal from $210 to $525. The EEOC’s second
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PART 71 —DESIGNATION OF CLASS Counsel, (202) 663–4681, or Ashley M. adjustment made pursuant to the 2015
A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; Martin, General Attorney, (202) 663– Act was published in the Federal
AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND 4695, Office of Legal Counsel, 131 M St. Register on January 31, 2017, at 82 FR
REPORTING POINTS NE, Washington, DC 20507. Requests for 8812 and raised the maximum penalty
this notice in an alternative format per violation from $525 to $534. The
■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 should be made to the Office of purpose of the annual adjustment for
continues to read as follows: Communications and Legislative Affairs inflation is to maintain the remedial

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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		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 2535
CFR Associated		Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)

83 FR 2535 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Charles City, IA

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