83_FR_33300 83 FR 33163 - Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace, Belfast, ME

83 FR 33163 - Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace, Belfast, ME

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 137 (July 17, 2018)

Page Range33163-33164
FR Document2018-15153

This action proposes to amend Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Belfast Municipal Airport, Belfast, ME, to accommodate airspace reconfiguration due to the decommissioning of the Belfast non-directional radio beacon and cancellation of the NDB approach. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at this airport. This action also would update the geographic coordinates of this airport.

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 137 (Tuesday, July 17, 2018) 
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 137 (Tuesday, July 17, 2018)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 33163-33164]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-15153]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0199; Airspace Docket No. 18-ANE-3]
RIN 2120-AA66


Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace, Belfast, ME

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend Class E airspace extending 
upward from 700 feet above the surface at Belfast Municipal Airport, 
Belfast, ME, to accommodate airspace reconfiguration due to the 
decommissioning of the Belfast non-directional radio beacon and 
cancellation of the NDB approach. Controlled airspace is necessary for 
the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations 
at this airport. This action also would update the geographic 
coordinates of this airport.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 31, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to: The U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West 
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001; 
Telephone: (800) 647-5527, or (202) 366-9826. You must identify the 
Docket No. FAA-2018-0199; Airspace Docket No. 18-ANE-3, at the 
beginning of your comments. You may also submit comments through the 
internet at http://www.regulations.gov.
    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, 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

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airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority as it 
would amend Class E airspace at Belfast Municipal Airport, Belfast, NH, 
to support IFR operations at this airport.

Comments Invited

    Interested persons are invited to comment on this proposed 
rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments, as 
they may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the 
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing 
reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are 
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, 
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal.
    Communications should identify both docket numbers (Docket No. FAA-
2018-0199 and Airspace Docket No. 18-ANE-3) and be submitted in 
triplicate to DOT Docket Operations (see ADDRESSES section for the 
address and phone number.) You may also submit comments through the 
internet at http://www.regulations.gov.
    Persons wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments on 
this action must submit with those comments a self-addressed stamped 
postcard on which the following statement is made: ``Comments to FAA 
Docket No. FAA-2018-0199; Airspace Docket No. 18-ANE-3.'' The postcard 
will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter.
    All communications received before the specified closing date for 
comments will be considered before taking action on the proposed rule. 
The proposal contained in this document may be changed in light of the 
comments received. All comments submitted will be available for 
examination in the public docket both before and after the comment 
closing date. A report summarizing each substantive public contact with 
FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the 
docket.

Availability of NPRMs

    An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the 
internet at http://www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking 
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's web page at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/.
    You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any 
comments received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets 
Office (see the ADDRESSES section for address and phone number) between 
9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal 
holidays. An informal docket may also be examined between 8:00 a.m. and 
4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays at the office 
of the Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, Room 
350, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document proposes to amend 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 Proposal

    The FAA proposes an amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal 
Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 to modify Class E airspace extending 
upward from 700 feet or more above the surface within an 9.4-mile 
radius (increased from a 6.4-mile radius) of Belfast Municipal Airport, 
Belfast, NH, due to the decommissioning of the Belfast NDB, and 
cancellation of the NDB approach. The airspace redesign would enhance 
the safety and management of IFR operations at the airport. The 
geographic coordinates of the airport also would be adjusted to 
coincide with the FAAs aeronautical database.
    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.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

    The FAA has determined that this proposed 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 
will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is 
certified that this proposed rule, when promulgated, will not have a 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities 
under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

    This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in 
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies 
and Procedures'' prior to any FAA final regulatory action.

Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

The Proposed Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation 
Administration proposes to amend 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, 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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ANE ME E5 Belfast, ME [Amended]

Belfast Municipal Airport, ME
    (Lat. 44[deg]24'33'' N, long. 69[deg]00'43'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 9.4-mile radius of Belfast Municipal Airport.

    Issued in College Park, Georgia, on July 10, 2018.
Ryan W. Almasy,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic 
Organization.
[FR Doc. 2018-15153 Filed 7-16-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 137 / Tuesday, July 17, 2018 / Proposed Rules 33163 We are issuing this rulemaking under Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. cancellation of the NDB approach. the authority described in Subtitle VII, Controlled airspace is necessary for the § 39.13 [Amended] Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, safety and management of instrument ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by flight rules (IFR) operations at this section, Congress charges the FAA with removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) airport. This action also would update promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in AD 93–14–19, Amendment 39–8644 (58 the geographic coordinates of this air commerce by prescribing regulations FR 41177, August 3, 1993), and adding airport. for practices, methods, and procedures the following new AD: DATES: Comments must be received on the Administrator finds necessary for The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– or before August 31, 2018. safety in air commerce. This regulation 2018–0582; Product Identifier 2018– NM–085–AD. ADDRESSES: Send comments on this is within the scope of that authority. proposal to: The U.S. Department of This proposed AD is issued in (a) Comments Due Date Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 accordance with authority delegated by The FAA must receive comments on this New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building the Executive Director, Aircraft AD action by August 31, 2018. Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Certification Service, as authorized by Washington, DC 20590–0001; (b) Affected ADs FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance Telephone: (800) 647–5527, or (202) with that order, issuance of ADs is This AD removes AD 93–14–19, Amendment 39–8644 (58 FR 41177, August 366–9826. You must identify the Docket normally a function of the Compliance No. FAA–2018–0199; Airspace Docket 3, 1993). and Airworthiness Division, but during No. 18–ANE–3, at the beginning of your this transition period, the Executive (c) Applicability comments. You may also submit Director has delegated the authority to This AD applies to The Boeing Company comments through the internet at http:// issue ADs applicable to transport Model 767 series airplanes, certificated in www.regulations.gov. category airplanes and associated any category, line numbers 1 through 488 FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace appliances to the Director of the System inclusive. Designations and Reporting Points, and Oversight Division. (d) Subject subsequent amendments can be viewed Regulatory Findings Air Transport Association (ATA) of on line at http://www.faa.gov/air_ America Code 57, Wings. traffic/publications/. For further We have determined that this information, you can contact the proposed AD would not have federalism (e) Related Information Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation implications under Executive Order For more information about this AD, Administration, 800 Independence 13132. This proposed AD would not contact Wayne Lockett, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, Avenue SW, Washington, DC, 20591; have a substantial direct effect on the telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA States, on the relationship between the also available for inspection at the 98198; phone and fax: 206–231–3524; email: national Government and the States, or wayne.lockett@faa.gov. National Archives and Records on the distribution of power and Administration (NARA). For responsibilities among the various Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on June 22, 2018. information on the availability of FAA levels of government. Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202) For the reasons discussed above, I Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, 741–6030, or go to https:// certify that the proposed regulation: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018–14398 Filed 7–16–18; 8:45 am] ibr-locations.html. action’’ under Executive Order 12866, FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Designations and Reporting Points, is the DOT Regulatory Policies and published yearly and effective on Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, September 15. 1979), DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation Fornito, Operations Support Group, Federal Aviation Administration in Alaska, and Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation (4) Will not have a significant 14 CFR Part 71 Administration, 1701 Columbia Ave., economic impact, positive or negative, College Park, GA 30337; telephone (404) on a substantial number of small entities [Docket No. FAA–2018–0199; Airspace Docket No. 18–ANE–3] 305–6364. under the criteria of the Regulatory SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Flexibility Act. RIN 2120–AA66 List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Authority for This Rulemaking Proposed Amendment of Class E The FAA’s authority to issue rules Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Airspace, Belfast, ME regarding aviation safety is found in safety, Incorporation by reference, AGENCY: Federal Aviation Title 49 of the United States Code. Safety. Administration (FAA), DOT. Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the The Proposed Amendment ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking authority of the FAA Administrator. Accordingly, under the authority (NPRM). Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, delegated to me by the Administrator, describes in more detail the scope of the daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part SUMMARY: This action proposes to agency’s authority. This rulemaking is 39 as follows: amend Class E airspace extending promulgated under the authority upward from 700 feet above the surface described in Subtitle VII, Part A, PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS at Belfast Municipal Airport, Belfast, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that DIRECTIVES ME, to accommodate airspace section, the FAA is charged with reconfiguration due to the prescribing regulations to assign the use ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 decommissioning of the Belfast non- of airspace necessary to ensure the continues to read as follows: directional radio beacon and safety of aircraft and the efficient use of VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:23 Jul 16, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\17JYP1.SGM 17JYP1

33164 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 137 / Tuesday, July 17, 2018 / Proposed Rules airspace. This regulation is within the 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, navigation, it is certified that this scope of that authority as it would except federal holidays. An informal proposed rule, when promulgated, will amend Class E airspace at Belfast docket may also be examined between not have a significant economic impact Municipal Airport, Belfast, NH, to 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday on a substantial number of small entities support IFR operations at this airport. through Friday, except federal holidays under the criteria of the Regulatory at the office of the Eastern Service Flexibility Act. Comments Invited Center, Federal Aviation Interested persons are invited to Administration, Room 350, 1701 Environmental Review comment on this proposed rulemaking Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA by submitting such written data, views, 30337. This proposal will be subject to an or arguments, as they may desire. environmental analysis in accordance Comments that provide the factual basis Availability and Summary of with FAA Order 1050.1F, supporting the views and suggestions Documents for Incorporation by ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and presented are particularly helpful in Reference Procedures’’ prior to any FAA final developing reasoned regulatory This document proposes to amend regulatory action. decisions on the proposal. Comments FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace are specifically invited on the overall Designations and Reporting Points, Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 regulatory, aeronautical, economic, dated August 3, 2017, and effective Airspace, Incorporation by reference, environmental, and energy-related September 15, 2017. FAA Order Navigation (air). aspects of the proposal. 7400.11B is publicly available as listed Communications should identify both in the ADDRESSES section of this The Proposed Amendment docket numbers (Docket No. FAA– document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists 2018–0199 and Airspace Docket No. 18– Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, In consideration of the foregoing, the ANE–3) and be submitted in triplicate to air traffic service routes, and reporting Federal Aviation Administration DOT Docket Operations (see ADDRESSES points. proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as section for the address and phone follows: The Proposal number.) You may also submit comments through the internet at http:// The FAA proposes an amendment to PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, www.regulations.gov. Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR Persons wishing the FAA to (14 CFR) part 71 to modify Class E TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND acknowledge receipt of their comments airspace extending upward from 700 REPORTING POINTS on this action must submit with those feet or more above the surface within an comments a self-addressed stamped 9.4-mile radius (increased from a 6.4- ■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 postcard on which the following mile radius) of Belfast Municipal continues to read as follows: statement is made: ‘‘Comments to FAA Airport, Belfast, NH, due to the Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, Docket No. FAA–2018–0199; Airspace decommissioning of the Belfast NDB, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, Docket No. 18–ANE–3.’’ The postcard and cancellation of the NDB approach. 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. will be date/time stamped and returned The airspace redesign would enhance to the commenter. the safety and management of IFR § 71.1 [Amended] All communications received before operations at the airport. The geographic the specified closing date for comments coordinates of the airport also would be ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in will be considered before taking action adjusted to coincide with the FAAs 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation on the proposed rule. The proposal aeronautical database. Administration Order 7400.11B, contained in this document may be Class E airspace designations are Airspace Designations and Reporting changed in light of the comments published in Paragraph 6005 of FAA Points, dated August 3, 2017, and received. All comments submitted will Order 7400.11B, dated August 3, 2017, effective September 15, 2017, is be available for examination in the and effective September 15, 2017, which amended as follows: public docket both before and after the is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR comment closing date. A report 71.1. The Class E airspace designation Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas summarizing each substantive public listed in this document will be Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More contact with FAA personnel concerned published subsequently in the Order. Above the Surface of the Earth. with this rulemaking will be filed in the Regulatory Notices and Analyses * * * * * docket. ANE ME E5 Belfast, ME [Amended] The FAA has determined that this Availability of NPRMs proposed regulation only involves an Belfast Municipal Airport, ME An electronic copy of this document established body of technical (Lat. 44°24′33″ N, long. 69°00′43″ W) may be downloaded through the regulations for which frequent and That airspace extending upward from 700 internet at http://www.regulations.gov. routine amendments are necessary to feet above the surface within a 9.4-mile Recently published rulemaking keep them operationally current. It, radius of Belfast Municipal Airport. documents can also be accessed through therefore: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant Issued in College Park, Georgia, on July 10, the FAA’s web page at http:// regulatory action’’ under Executive 2018. daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/ Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT Regulatory Policies Ryan W. Almasy, airspace_amendments/. You may review the public docket and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern containing the proposal, any comments 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. received, and any final disposition in preparation of a Regulatory Evaluation [FR Doc. 2018–15153 Filed 7–16–18; 8:45 am] person in the Dockets Office (see the as the anticipated impact is so minimal. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P ADDRESSES section for address and Since this is a routine matter that will phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and only affect air traffic procedures and air VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:23 Jul 16, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\17JYP1.SGM 17JYP1


Document Created: 2018-07-17 01:38:55
Document Modified: 2018-07-17 01:38:55
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesComments must be received on or before August 31, 2018.
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 33163 
RIN Number2120-AA66
CFR AssociatedAirspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)
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