83_FR_31986 83 FR 31854 - Establishment of Class E Airspace; Ellijay, GA

83 FR 31854 - Establishment of Class E Airspace; Ellijay, GA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 132 (July 10, 2018)

Page Range31854-31855
FR Document2018-14663

This action establishes Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Ellijay, GA, to accommodate new area navigation (RNAV) global positioning system (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures serving Gilmer County Airport. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at this airport.

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 132 (Tuesday, July 10, 2018) 
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 132 (Tuesday, July 10, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 31854-31855]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-14663]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0217; Airspace Docket No. 17-ASO-4]
RIN 2120-AA66


Establishment of Class E Airspace; Ellijay, GA

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 Ellijay, GA, to accommodate new area 
navigation (RNAV) global positioning system (GPS) standard instrument 
approach procedures serving Gilmer County Airport. Controlled airspace 
is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules 
(IFR) operations at this airport.

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 on line 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,

[[Page 31855]]

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 proposed 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 at Gilmer County Airport, 
Ellijay, GA, to support IFR operations in standard instrument approach 
procedures at this airport.

History

    The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal 
Register (83 FR 14608, April 5, 2018) for Docket No. FAA-2018-0217 to 
establish Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the 
surface at Gilmer County Airport, Ellijay, GA. 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 part 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 establishes Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet 
above the surface within a 7.3-mile radius of Gilmer County Airport, 
Ellijay, GA providing the controlled airspace required to support the 
new RNAV (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures for the airport. 
These changes are necessary for continued safety and management of IFR 
operations at the 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. 
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.

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, 
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.

* * * * *

ASO GA E5 Ellijay, GA [New]

Gilmer County Airport, GA
    (Lat. 34[deg]37'42'' N, long. 84[deg]31'36'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 7.3-mile radius of Gilmer County Airport.

    Issued in College Park, Georgia, on July 2, 2018.
Ryan W. Almasy,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic 
Organization.
[FR Doc. 2018-14663 Filed 7-9-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

31854 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 132 / Tuesday, July 10, 2018 / Rules and Regulations decommissioning of the navigation aid PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, Issued in College Park, Georgia, on July 2, and cancelation of the NDB approach. B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR 2018. TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND Ryan W. Almasy, The geographic coordinates of Phillips AAF are adjusted in the REPORTING POINTS Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. associated airspace areas to be in ■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 [FR Doc. 2018–14664 Filed 7–9–18; 8:45 am] concert with the FAA’s aeronautical continues to read as follows: BILLING CODE 4910–13–P database. These changes enhance the safety and management of IFR Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, operations at the airport. 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION An editorial change is made removing the city from the airport name to comply § 71.1 [Amended] Federal Aviation Administration with a change to FAA Order 7400.2L, ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in Procedures for Handling Airspace 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation 14 CFR Part 71 Matters, in the Class E airspace areas. Administration Order 7400.11B, [Docket No. FAA–2018–0217; Airspace Also, an editorial change is made Airspace Designations and Reporting Docket No. 17–ASO–4] Points, dated August 3, 2017, and replacing the outdated term Airport/ RIN 2120–AA66 effective September 15, 2017, is Facility Directory with the term Chart amended as follows: Supplement in the associated Class D Establishment of Class E Airspace; and E airspace legal descriptions. Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace. Ellijay, GA * * * * * Regulatory Notices and Analyses AGENCY: Federal Aviation AEA MD D Aberdeen, MD [Amended] Administration (FAA), DOT. The FAA has determined that this Phillips AAF, MD ACTION: Final rule. regulation only involves an established (Lat. 39°27′56″ N, long. 76°10′06″ W) body of technical regulations for which That airspace extending upward from the SUMMARY: This action establishes Class frequent and routine amendments are surface to and including 2,600 feet MSL E airspace extending upward from 700 necessary to keep them operationally within a 4.4-mile radius of Phillips AAF; feet above the surface at Ellijay, GA, to current. It, therefore: (1) Is not a excluding that airspace in Restricted Area R– accommodate new area navigation ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under 4001A when it is in effect. This Class D (RNAV) global positioning system (GPS) Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a airspace area is effective during the specific standard instrument approach dates and times established in advance by a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT procedures serving Gilmer County Notice to Airmen. The specific date and time Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 will thereafter be continuously published in Airport. Controlled airspace is necessary FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) the Chart Supplement. for the safety and management of does not warrant preparation of a instrument flight rules (IFR) operations Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace at this airport. regulatory evaluation as the anticipated Designated as an Extension to a Class D impact is so minimal. Since this is a Surface Area. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, September routine matter that only affects air traffic 13, 2018. The Director of the Federal * * * * * procedures and air navigation, it is Register approves this incorporation by certified that this rule, when AEA MD E4 Aberdeen, MD [Amended] reference action under title 1, Code of promulgated, does not have a significant Phillips AAF, MD Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to economic impact on a substantial (Lat. 39°27′56″ N, long. 76°10′06″ W) the annual revision of FAA Order number of small entities under the That airspace extending upward from the 7400.11 and publication of conforming criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. surface within 2 miles each side of the 028° amendments. bearing from Phillips AAF, extending from ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B, Environmental Review the 4.4-mile radius of the airport to 9 miles Airspace Designations and Reporting northeast of the airport; excluding that The FAA has determined that this airspace in Restricted Area R–4001A when it Points, and subsequent amendments can action qualifies for categorical exclusion is in effect. This Class E airspace area is be viewed on line at http:// under the National Environmental effective during the specific dates and times www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. Policy Act in accordance with FAA established in advance by a Notice to For further information, you can contact Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental Airmen. The specific date and time will the Airspace Policy Group, Federal Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ thereafter be continuously published in the Aviation Administration, 800 Chart Supplement. Independence Avenue SW, Washington, paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action is not expected to cause any potentially Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. significant environmental impacts, and Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More The Order is also available for no extraordinary circumstances exist Above the Surface of the Earth. inspection at the National Archives and that warrant preparation of an * * * * * Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of FAA environmental assessment. AEA MD E5 Aberdeen, MD Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202) Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Phillips AAF, MD 741–6030, or go to https:// (Lat. 39°27′56″ N, long. 76°10′06″ W) www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ Airspace, Incorporation by reference, That airspace extending upward from 700 ibr-locations.html. amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES Navigation (air). feet above the surface within a 6.7-mile FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace radius of Phillips AAF and within an 8.3- Designations and Reporting Points, is Adoption of the Amendment mile radius of Phillips AAF extending published yearly and effective on clockwise from the 260° bearing to the 030° In consideration of the foregoing, the bearing from the airport, excluding the September 15. Federal Aviation Administration airspace in Restricted Areas R–4001A and R– FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: 4001B when they are in effect. 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Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 132 / Tuesday, July 10, 2018 / Rules and Regulations 31855 Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation upward from 700 feet above the surface Airspace Designations and Reporting Administration, 1701 Columbia Ave., within a 7.3-mile radius of Gilmer Points, dated August 3, 2017, effective College Park, GA 30337; telephone (404) County Airport, Ellijay, GA providing September 15, 2017, is amended as 305–6364. the controlled airspace required to follows: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: support the new RNAV (GPS) standard Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas instrument approach procedures for the Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Authority for This Rulemaking airport. These changes are necessary for Above the Surface of the Earth. The FAA’s authority to issue rules continued safety and management of * * * * * regarding aviation safety is found in IFR operations at the airport. Title 49 of the United States Code. ASO GA E5 Ellijay, GA [New] Regulatory Notices and Analyses Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the Gilmer County Airport, GA authority of the FAA Administrator. The FAA has determined that this (Lat. 34°37′42″ N, long. 84°31′36″ W) Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, regulation only involves an established That airspace extending upward from 700 describes in more detail the scope of the body of technical regulations for which feet above the surface within a 7.3-mile agency’s authority. This proposed frequent and routine amendments are radius of Gilmer County Airport. rulemaking is promulgated under the necessary to keep them operationally Issued in College Park, Georgia, on July 2, authority described in Subtitle VII, Part, current. It, therefore: (1) Is not a 2018. A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Ryan W. Almasy, section, the FAA is charged with Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern prescribing regulations to assign the use ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. of airspace necessary to ensure the Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 [FR Doc. 2018–14663 Filed 7–9–18; 8:45 am] safety of aircraft and the efficient use of FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) BILLING CODE 4910–13–P airspace. This regulation is within the does not warrant preparation of a scope of that authority as it establishes regulatory evaluation as the anticipated Class E airspace at Gilmer County impact is so minimal. Since this is a DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Airport, Ellijay, GA, to support IFR routine matter that only affects air traffic operations in standard instrument procedures and air navigation, it is Federal Aviation Administration approach procedures at this airport. certified that this rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant 14 CFR Part 71 History economic impact on a substantial The FAA published a notice of number of small entities under the [Docket No. FAA–2018–0050; Airspace criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Docket No. 17–AEA–3] proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register (83 FR 14608, April 5, 2018) for Environmental Review RIN 2120–AA66 Docket No. FAA–2018–0217 to establish Class E airspace extending upward from The FAA has determined that this Establishment of Canadian Area 700 feet above the surface at Gilmer action qualifies for categorical exclusion Navigation (RNAV) Route T–705; County Airport, Ellijay, GA. Interested under the National Environmental Northeastern United States parties were invited to participate in Policy Act in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental AGENCY: Federal Aviation this rulemaking effort by submitting Administration (FAA), DOT. written comments on the proposal to the Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action ACTION: Final rule. FAA. No comments were received. Class E airspace designations are is not expected to cause any potentially SUMMARY: This action establishes published in paragraph 6005 of FAA significant environmental impacts, and Canadian area navigation (RNAV) route Order 7400.11B dated August 3, 2017, no extraordinary circumstances exist T–705 in the Northeastern United States and effective September 15, 2017, which that warrant preparation of an environmental assessment. (U.S.) by extending the route into U.S. is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR airspace. The FAA is taking this action part 71.1. The Class E airspace Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 to expand the availability of RNAV designations listed in this document Airspace, Incorporation by reference, routing and fill a gap in routing in will be published subsequently in the Navigation (air). northeastern New York that resulted Order. from the decommissioning of the Adoption of the Amendment Plattsburgh, NY, VHF Omnidirectional Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by In consideration of the foregoing, the Range Tactical Air Navigation Reference Federal Aviation Administration (VORTAC). amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, This document amends FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and September 13, 2018. The Director of the PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, Federal Register approves this B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR and effective September 15, 2017. FAA incorporation by reference action under TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND Order 7400.11B is publicly available as Title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, REPORTING POINTS listed in the ADDRESSES section of this part 51, subject to the annual revision of document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists ■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 FAA Order 7400.11 and publication of Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, continues to read as follows: conforming amendments. ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B, amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES air traffic service routes, and reporting Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, points. 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, Airspace Designations and Reporting 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. Points, and subsequent amendments can The Rule be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ This amendment to Title 14, Code of § 71.1 [Amended] air_traffic/publications/. For further Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 ■ 2. 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Document Created: 2018-11-06 10:18:54
Document Modified: 2018-11-06 10:18:54
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesEffective 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.
ContactJohn Fornito, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 1701 Columbia Ave., College Park, GA 30337; telephone (404) 305-6364.
FR Citation83 FR 31854 
RIN Number2120-AA66
CFR AssociatedAirspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (Air)
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