83 FR 26566 - Establishment of Class E Airspace; Pago Pago, American Samoa

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 111 (June 8, 2018)

Page Range		26566-26568
FR Document		2018-12295

This action establishes Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Pago Pago International Airport, Pago Pago, American Samoa (AS), to accommodate new area navigation (RNAV) procedures at the airport. This action is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations within the National Airspace System.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0082; Airspace Docket No. 16-AWP-22]
RIN 2120-AA66

Establishment of Class E Airspace; Pago Pago, American Samoa

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes Class E airspace extending upward from
700 feet above the surface at Pago Pago International Airport, Pago
Pago, American Samoa (AS), to accommodate new area navigation (RNAV)
procedures at the airport. This action is necessary for the safety and
management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations within the
National Airspace System.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, September 13, 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 this material 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

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published yearly and effective on September 15.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kenneth Ready, Airspace Policy Group,
Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.

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 establishes Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above
the earth at Pago Pago International Airport, Pago Pago, American
Samoa, to support IFR operations at the airport.

History

The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the
Federal Register for Docket No. FAA-2018-0082 (83 FR 12289; March 21,
2018). The NPRM proposed to establish Class E airspace extending upward
from 700 feet above the surface at Pago Pago International Airport,
Pago Pago, American Samoa. Interested parties were invited to
participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on
the proposal to the FAA. One comment was received, supporting the
proposal.
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.

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

The FAA is amending Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 by establishing Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet
above the surface at Pago Pago International Airport, Pago Pago, AS.
This airspace is necessary to accommodate the redesign for IFR
operations in standard instrument approach and departure procedures at
the airport. Class E airspace is established within a 7-mile radius of
Pago Pago International Airport and within 4 miles either side of the
071[deg] bearing extending from the 7-mile radius to 10.6 miles
northeast, and within 4 miles either side of the 240[deg] bearing
extending from the 7-mile radius to 10.4 miles southwest; and that
airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface within a
20-mile radius of Pago Pago International Airport, excluding that
airspace extending beyond 12 miles of the shoreline.

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 of establishing Class E
airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Pago Pago
International Airport, Pago Pago, American Samoa (AS) to accommodate
new area navigation (RNAV) procedures at the airport qualifies for
categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act and
its implementing regulations at 40 CFR part 1500, and in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1F, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures,
Paragraph 5-6.5a, which categorically excludes from further
environmental impact review rulemaking actions that designate or modify
classes of airspace areas, airways, routes, and reporting points (see
14 CFR part 71, Designation of Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace Areas;
Air Traffic Service Routes; and Reporting Points). As such, this action
is not expected to cause any potentially significant environmental
impacts. In accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, paragraph 5-2 regarding
Extraordinary Circumstances, the FAA has reviewed this action for
factors and circumstances in which a normally categorically excluded
action may have a significant environmental impact requiring further
analysis. The FAA has determined that no extraordinary circumstances
exist that warrant preparation of an environmental assessment or
environmental impact study.

Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

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

0
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]

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.

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AWP AS E5 Pago Pago, AS [New]

Pago Pago International Airport, American Samoa
(Lat. 14[deg]19'54'' N, Long. 170[deg]42'41'' W)
That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 7-mile radius of Pago Pago International Airport, and
within 4 miles either side of the 071[deg] bearing of the Pago Pago
International Airport extending from the 7-mile radius to 10.6 miles
northeast of the airport, and within 4 miles either side of the
240[deg] bearing of the airport, and extending from 7-miles radius
to 10.4 miles southwest of the Pago Pago

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International Airport; and that airspace extending upward from 1,200
feet above the surface within a 20-mile radius of Pago Pago
International Airport, excluding that airspace extending beyond 12
miles of the shoreline.

Issued in Washington, DC, on May 30, 2018.
Rodger A. Dean Jr.,
Manager, Airspace Policy Group.
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (h) Parts Installation Prohibition National Archives and Records
As of the effective date of this AD, no Administration (NARA). For information on
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation person may install on any airplane, a Jamco the availability of this material at NARA, call
safety, Incorporation by reference, steam oven having P/N ASN2001–1 or P/N 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
Safety. ASN2001–12, unless the modification www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
required by paragraph (g) of this AD is locations.html.
Adoption of the Amendment accomplished for that steam oven. Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on May
Accordingly, under the authority (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance 29, 2018.
delegated to me by the Administrator, (AMOCs) Michael Kaszycki,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as (1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
follows: FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs Aircraft Certification Service.
for this AD, if requested using the procedures [FR Doc. 2018–12270 Filed 6–7–18; 8:45 am]
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DIRECTIVES 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
principal inspector or local Flight Standards
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 District Office, as appropriate. If sending DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
information directly to the manager of the
continues to read as follows: certification office, send it to the attention of Federal Aviation Administration
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. the person identified in paragraph (j) of this
AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-
§ 39.13 [Amended] Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. 14 CFR Part 71
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, [Docket No. FAA–2018–0082; Airspace
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding notify your appropriate principal inspector,
the following new airworthiness Docket No. 16–AWP–22]
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
directive (AD): of the local flight standards district office/ RIN 2120–AA66
2018–12–04 The Boeing Company: certificate holding district office.
Amendment 39–19308 ; Docket No. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Establishment of Class E Airspace;
FAA–2018–0507; Product Identifier level of safety may be used for any repair, Pago Pago, American Samoa
2018–NM–027–AD. modification, or alteration required by this
AD if it is approved by the Boeing AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(a) Effective Date Commercial Airplanes Organization Administration (FAA), DOT.
This AD is effective June 25, 2018. Designation Authorization (ODA) that has ACTION: Final rule.
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO
(b) Affected ADs Branch, to make those findings. To be SUMMARY: This action establishes Class
None. approved, the repair method, modification
E airspace extending upward from 700
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
(c) Applicability the certification basis of the airplane, and the feet above the surface at Pago Pago
This AD applies to The Boeing Company approval must specifically refer to this AD. International Airport, Pago Pago,
Model 777–300ER series airplanes, American Samoa (AS), to accommodate
(j) Related Information new area navigation (RNAV) procedures
certificated in any category, as identified in
Boeing Service Bulletin 777–25–0617, dated For more information about this AD, at the airport. This action is necessary
June 6, 2014. contact Stanley Chen, Aerospace Engineer, for the safety and management of
Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems instrument flight rules (IFR) operations
(d) Subject Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200
within the National Airspace System.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
America Code 25, Equipment/furnishings. phone and fax: 206–231–3565; email: DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, September
stanley.chen@faa.gov. 13, 2018. The Director of the Federal
(e) Unsafe Condition Register approves this incorporation by
This AD was prompted by a report that (k) Material Incorporated by Reference
reference action under Title 1, Code of
water can enter the steam oven cavity and (1) The Director of the Federal Register Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
become heated and then released when the approved the incorporation by reference
the annual revision of FAA Order
oven door is opened. This condition, if not (IBR) of the service information listed in this
addressed, could result in injury to the paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR 7400.11 and publication of conforming
cabincrew. part 51. amendments.
(2) You must use this service information ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B,
(f) Compliance as applicable to do the actions required by Airspace Designations and Reporting
Comply with this AD within the this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. Points, and subsequent amendments can
compliance times specified, unless already (i) Boeing Service Bulletin 777–25–0617, be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/
done. dated June 6, 2014.
air_traffic/publications/. For further
(ii) Reserved.
(g) Replacement of Water Filter Assembly information, you can contact the
(3) For Boeing service information
Within 375 days after the effective date of identified in this AD, contact Boeing Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation
this AD: Replace the water filter assembly for Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Administration, 800 Independence
Jamco steam ovens, part number (P/N) Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591;
ASN2001–1 and P/N ASN2001–12, at the Westminster Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is
locations identified in, and in accordance Beach, CA 90740–5600; telephone 562–797– also available for inspection at the
with the Accomplishment Instructions of 1717; internet https:// National Archives and Records
Boeing Service Bulletin 777–25–0617, dated www.myboeingfleet.com. Administration (NARA). For
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June 6, 2014. (4) You may view this service information
information on the availability of this
Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Boeing at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
Service Bulletin 777–25–0617, dated June 6, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For material at NARA, call (202) 741–6030,
2014, refers to Jamco Service Bulletin information on the availability of this or go to https://www.archives.gov/
ASN2001–25–3118, Revision 1, dated June 5, material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
2014, as an additional source of information (5) You may view this service information FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
for replacement of the water filter assembly. that is incorporated by reference at the Designations and Reporting Points, is

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published yearly and effective on air traffic service routes, and reporting 6.5a, which categorically excludes from
September 15. points. further environmental impact review
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: rulemaking actions that designate or
The Rule
Kenneth Ready, Airspace Policy Group, modify classes of airspace areas,
Office of Airspace Services, Federal The FAA is amending Title 14 Code airways, routes, and reporting points
Aviation Administration, 800 of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 (see 14 CFR part 71, Designation of
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, by establishing Class E airspace Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace Areas;
DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. extending upward from 700 feet above Air Traffic Service Routes; and
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
the surface at Pago Pago International Reporting Points). As such, this action
Airport, Pago Pago, AS. This airspace is is not expected to cause any potentially
Authority for This Rulemaking necessary to accommodate the redesign significant environmental impacts. In
The FAA’s authority to issue rules for IFR operations in standard accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F,
regarding aviation safety is found in instrument approach and departure paragraph 5–2 regarding Extraordinary
Title 49 of the United States Code. procedures at the airport. Class E Circumstances, the FAA has reviewed
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the airspace is established within a 7-mile this action for factors and circumstances
authority of the FAA Administrator. radius of Pago Pago International in which a normally categorically
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, Airport and within 4 miles either side excluded action may have a significant
describes in more detail the scope of the of the 071° bearing extending from the environmental impact requiring further
agency’s authority. This rulemaking is 7-mile radius to 10.6 miles northeast, analysis. The FAA has determined that
promulgated under the authority and within 4 miles either side of the no extraordinary circumstances exist
described in Subtitle VII, Part A, 240° bearing extending from the 7-mile that warrant preparation of an
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that radius to 10.4 miles southwest; and that environmental assessment or
section, the FAA is charged with airspace extending upward from 1,200 environmental impact study.
prescribing regulations to assign the use feet above the surface within a 20-mile
of airspace necessary to ensure the radius of Pago Pago International Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of Airport, excluding that airspace Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
airspace. This regulation is within the extending beyond 12 miles of the Navigation (air).
scope of that authority as it establishes shoreline.
Class E airspace extending upward from The Amendment
Regulatory Notices and Analyses
700 feet above the earth at Pago Pago In consideration of the foregoing, the
International Airport, Pago Pago, The FAA has determined that this Federal Aviation Administration
American Samoa, to support IFR regulation only involves an established amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
operations at the airport. body of technical regulations for which
frequent and routine amendments are PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
History necessary to keep them operationally B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
The FAA published a notice of current, is non-controversial and TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the unlikely to result in adverse or negative REPORTING POINTS
Federal Register for Docket No. FAA– comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a
2018–0082 (83 FR 12289; March 21, ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under ■ 1. The authority citation for part 71
2018). The NPRM proposed to establish Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a continues to read as follows:
Class E airspace extending upward from ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103,
700 feet above the surface at Pago Pago Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
International Airport, Pago Pago, FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
American Samoa. Interested parties does not warrant preparation of a
Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated § 71.1 [Amended]
were invited to participate in this
rulemaking effort by submitting written impact is so minimal. Since this is a ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in
comments on the proposal to the FAA. routine matter that only affects air traffic 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11B,
One comment was received, supporting procedures and air navigation, it is Airspace Designations and Reporting
the proposal. certified that this rule, when Points, dated August 3, 2017, and
Class E airspace designations are promulgated, does not have a significant effective September 15, 2017, is
published in paragraph 6005 of FAA economic impact on a substantial amended as follows:
Order 7400.11B, dated August 3, 2017, number of small entities under the Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas
and effective September 15, 2017, which criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR Above the Surface of the Earth.
Environmental Review
71.1. The Class E airspace designation * * * * *
listed in this document will be The FAA has determined that this
published subsequently in the Order. action of establishing Class E airspace AWP AS E5 Pago Pago, AS [New]
extending upward from 700 feet above Pago Pago International Airport, American
Availability and Summary of the surface at Pago Pago International Samoa
Documents for Incorporation by Airport, Pago Pago, American Samoa (Lat. 14°19′54″ N, Long. 170°42′41″ W)
Reference (AS) to accommodate new area That airspace extending upward from 700
This document amends FAA Order navigation (RNAV) procedures at the feet above the surface within a 7-mile radius
7400.11B, Airspace Designations and airport qualifies for categorical of Pago Pago International Airport, and
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Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, exclusion under the National within 4 miles either side of the 071° bearing
of the Pago Pago International Airport
and effective September 15, 2017. FAA Environmental Policy Act and its extending from the 7-mile radius to 10.6
Order 7400.11B is publicly available as implementing regulations at 40 CFR part miles northeast of the airport, and within 4
listed in the ADDRESSES section of this 1500, and in accordance with FAA miles either side of the 240° bearing of the
document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists Order 1050.1F, Environmental Impacts: airport, and extending from 7-miles radius to
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, Policies and Procedures, Paragraph 5– 10.4 miles southwest of the Pago Pago

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International Airport; and that airspace Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202) Class B airspace designations are
extending upward from 1,200 feet above the 741–6030, or go to https:// published in paragraph 3000 of FAA
surface within a 20-mile radius of Pago Pago www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ Order 7400.11B, dated August 3, 2017,
International Airport, excluding that airspace ibr-locations.html. and effective September 15, 2017, which
extending beyond 12 miles of the shoreline.
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
Issued in Washington, DC, on May 30, Designations and Reporting Points, is 71.1. The Class B airspace designations
2018. published yearly and effective on listed in this document will be
Rodger A. Dean Jr., September 15. subsequently published in the Order.
Manager, Airspace Policy Group. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Discussion of Comments
[FR Doc. 2018–12295 Filed 6–7–18; 8:45 am] Kenneth Ready, Airspace Policy Group,
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Office of Airspace Services, Federal In the response to the NPRM, several
Aviation Administration, 800 individuals and three aviation groups:
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, Airline Pilots Association, International
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. (ALPA), Aircraft Owners and Pilot
Association (AOPA), and Experimental
Federal Aviation Administration SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Aircraft Association (EAA) submitted
Authority for This Rulemaking comments expressing support for the
14 CFR Part 71 proposed design of the San Francisco
The FAA’s authority to issue rules Class B and provided substantive
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0653; Airspace regarding aviation safety is found in
Docket No. 17–AWA–2] comments and recommendations to
Title 49 of the United States Code. further the design. The comments were
RIN 2120–AA66 Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the grouped in the following:
authority of the FAA Administrator.
Amendment of Class B Airspace; San • Glider Operations
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
• Areas C and D
Francisco, CA describes in more detail the scope of the • Area B
agency’s authority. This rulemaking is • Area F
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
promulgated under the authority • Ceiling of class B at 10,000 feet
described in Subtitle VII, Part A, • ADS–B requirement
ACTION: Final rule. Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that Having considered the issues and
SUMMARY: This action modifies the San section, the FAA is charged with recommendations provided by the
Francisco, CA, Class B airspace area to prescribing regulations to assign the use commenters, the FAA offers the
contain aircraft conducting instrument of the airspace necessary to ensure the following responses.
flight rules (IFR) instrument approach safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
airspace. This regulation is within the Glider Operations
procedures to San Francisco
International Airport (SFO), San scope of that authority as it modifies the One individual commenter stated
Francisco, CA. The FAA is taking this San Francisco, CA, Class B airspace area glider operations are just outside of the
action to improve the flow of air traffic, to improve the flow of air traffic and current lateral limits of the airspace and
enhance safety, and reduce the potential enhance safety within the National expanding the airspace may cause
for midair collision in the SFO Class B Airspace System (NAS). issues for the operations that exist in
airspace area while accommodating the Availability and Summary of those locations.
concerns of airspace users. Further, this Prior to publishing the NPRM, the
Documents for Incorporation by
effort supports the FAA’s national FAA formed an ad-hoc committee and
Reference
airspace redesign goal of optimizing held informal airspace meetings to
terminal and enroute airspace to reduce This document amends FAA Order present a pre-rulemaking outline of the
aircraft delays and improve system 7400.11B, airspace Designations and revised Class B airspace. At that time,
capacity. Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, representatives from the glider
and effective September 15, 2017. FAA community expressed concern that the
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, August Order 7400.11B is publicly available as changes to the airspace would have a
16, 2018. The Director of the Federal listed in the ADDRESSES section of this negative impact on glider activity near
Register approves this incorporation by document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists Mount Diablo. Based on this input, the
reference action under Title 1, Code of Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, proposal put forth in the NPRM
Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to air traffic service routes, and reporting reflected changes to the Class B airspace
the annual revision of FAA Order points. over Mt. Diablo by eliminating some of
7400.11 and publication of conforming the Class B airspace previously
amendments. History
suggested during the pre-rulemaking
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B, The FAA published a notice of phase and raising the floor in other
Airspace Designations and Reporting proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the areas to 7000 feet. The FAA is retaining
Points, and subsequent amendments can Federal Register for Docket No. FAA– these changes in the final rule to
be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ 2017–0653 (83 FR 2747; January 19, accommodate glider operations in the
air_traffic/publications/. For further 2018). The NPRM proposed to modify Mount Diablo area. In addition, the
information, you can contact the the San Francisco, CA, Class B airspace airspace over Pacifica was raised in the
Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation area. Interested parties were invited to design proposal, accepted during the ad-
Administration, 800 Independence participate in this rulemaking effort by hoc and thereby accommodating hang
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Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; submitting written comments on the gliders.
telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is proposal. Ten written comments were
also available for inspection at the received in response to the NPRM. All Areas C and D
National Archives and Records comments received were considered Four comments were received
Administration (NARA). For before making a determination on the regarding the shape and altitudes
information on the availability of FAA final rule. associated with Area C and Area D. One

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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, September 13, 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		Kenneth Ready, Airspace Policy Group, Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267- 8783.
FR Citation		83 FR 26566
RIN Number		2120-AA66
CFR Associated		Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)

83 FR 26566 - Establishment of Class E Airspace; Pago Pago, American Samoa

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 111 (June 8, 2018)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration