83 FR 39583 - Establishment of Class E Airspace; Freeport, PA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 155 (August 10, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 155 (August 10, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-17099 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 155 (Friday, August 10, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 39583-39584] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-17099] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0426; Airspace Docket No. 17-AEA-8] RIN-2120-AA66 Establishment of Class E Airspace; Freeport, PA AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action establishes Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface in Freeport, PA, to accommodate new area navigation (RNAV) global positioning system (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures serving McVille Airport. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at this airport. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, November 8, 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, 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 McVille Airport, Freeport, PA, 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 22888, May 17, 2018) for Docket No. FAA-2017-0426 to establish Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 7.6-mile radius of McVille Airport, Freeport, PA. Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received. Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Order 7400.11B dated August 3, 2017, and effective September 15, 2017, which [[Page 39584]] 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 7.6-mile radius of McVille Airport, Freeport, PA, providing the controlled airspace required to support the new RNAV (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures. 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 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, 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. * * * * * AEA PA E5 Freeport, PA [New] McVille Airport, PA (Lat. 40[deg]44'04'' N, long. 79[deg]35'44'' W) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 7.6-mile radius of McVille Airport. Issued in College Park, Georgia, on July 31, 2018. Ryan W. Almasy, Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. [FR Doc. 2018-17099 Filed 8-9-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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After the maintenance or inspection Requirements (SEMR),’’ Revision 05, dated be viewed on line at http://
program has been revised as required by April 6, 2017. www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/.
paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative (ii) Reserved.
For further information, you can contact
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be (3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness the Airspace Policy Group, Federal
used unless the actions and intervals are Aviation Administration, 800
approved as an alternative method of Office—EIAS, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine
compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; Independence Avenue SW, Washington,
procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783.
this AD. 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ The Order is also available for
airbus.com; internet http://www.airbus.com. inspection at the National Archives and
(i) Terminating Action for AD 2017–19–24 (4) You may view this service information Records Administration (NARA). For
Accomplishing the actions required by this at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, information on the availability of FAA
AD terminates all requirements of AD 2017– 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
19–24.
Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202)
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. 741–6030, or go to https://
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
(5) You may view this service information
The following provisions also apply to this that is incorporated by reference at the ibr-locations.html.
AD: National Archives and Records FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Administration (NARA). For information on Designations and Reporting Points, is
(AMOCs): The Manager, International the availability of this material at NARA, call published yearly and effective on
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
September 15.
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
AD, if requested using the procedures found FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
locations.html.
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR Fornito, Operations Support Group,
39.19, send your request to your principal Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on July Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
inspector or local Flight Standards District 23, 2018.
Administration, 1701 Columbia Ave,
Office, as appropriate. If sending information James Cashdollar, College Park, GA 30337; telephone (404)
directly to the International Section, send it Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
to the attention of the person identified in 305–6364.
Aircraft Certification Service.
paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- [FR Doc. 2018–16735 Filed 8–9–18; 8:45 am]
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Authority for This Rulemaking
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate The FAA’s authority to issue rules
principal inspector, or lacking a principal regarding aviation safety is found in
inspector, the manager of the local flight DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Title 49 of the United States Code.
standards district office/certificate holding
district office. Federal Aviation Administration Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any authority of the FAA Administrator.
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective 14 CFR Part 71 Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
actions from a manufacturer, the action must describes in more detail the scope of the
be accomplished using a method approved [Docket No. FAA–2017–0426; Airspace agency’s authority. This proposed
by the Manager, International Section, Docket No. 17–AEA–8] rulemaking is promulgated under the
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part,
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or RIN–2120–AA66
A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
Airbus SAS’s EASA Design Organization
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, Establishment of Class E Airspace; section, the FAA is charged with
the approval must include the DOA- Freeport, PA prescribing regulations to assign the use
authorized signature. of airspace necessary to ensure the
AGENCY: Federal Aviation safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
(k) Related Information Administration (FAA), DOT. airspace. This regulation is within the
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing ACTION: Final rule. scope of that authority as it establishes
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Class E airspace at McVille Airport,
Airworthiness Directive 2017–0170, dated SUMMARY: This action establishes Class
September 7, 2017, for related information. E airspace extending upward from 700 Freeport, PA, to support IFR operations
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket feet above the surface in Freeport, PA, in standard instrument approach
on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov to accommodate new area navigation procedures at this airport.
by searching for and locating Docket No. (RNAV) global positioning system (GPS) History
FAA–2018–0168.
standard instrument approach
(2) For more information about this AD, The FAA published a notice of
contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, procedures serving McVille Airport.
proposed rulemaking in the Federal
International Section, Transport Standards Controlled airspace is necessary for the
Register (83 FR 22888, May 17, 2018)
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des safety and management of instrument
for Docket No. FAA–2017–0426 to
Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206– flight rules (IFR) operations at this
231–3223. establish Class E airspace extending
airport.
upward from 700 feet above the surface
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, November 8, within a 7.6-mile radius of McVille
(1) The Director of the Federal Register 2018. The Director of the Federal Airport, Freeport, PA. Interested parties
approved the incorporation by reference Register approves this incorporation by were invited to participate in this
(IBR) of the service information listed in this reference action under title 1, Code of rulemaking effort by submitting written
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paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to comments on the proposal to the FAA.
part 51. the annual revision of FAA Order
(2) You must use this service information
No comments were received.
7400.11 and publication of conforming Class E airspace designations are
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. amendments. published in paragraph 6005 of FAA
(i) Airbus SAS A318/A319/A320/A321 ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B, Order 7400.11B dated August 3, 2017,
Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part Airspace Designations and Reporting and effective September 15, 2017, which
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is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR that warrant preparation of an part-time status from Class E airspace
part 71.1. The Class E airspace environmental assessment. designated as an extension, and
designations listed in this document amending Class E airspace extending
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
will be published subsequently in the upward from 700 feet above the surface
Order. Airspace, Incorporation by reference, at Keesler Air Force Base (AFB), Biloxi,
Navigation (air). MS, and Gulfport-Biloxi International
Availability and Summary of
Adoption of the Amendment Airport, (formerly Gulfport-Biloxi
Documents for Incorporation by
Regional Airport), Gulfport, MS. The
Reference In consideration of the foregoing, the geographic coordinates for these airports
This document amends FAA Order Federal Aviation Administration and the Keesler TACAN navigation aid
7400.11B, Airspace Designations and amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: are adjusted in the associated Class D
Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, and E airspace to match the FAA’s
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
and effective September 15, 2017. FAA aeronautical database. Also, this action
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
Order 7400.11B is publicly available as replaces the outdated term ‘‘Airport/
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
listed in the ADDRESSES section of this Facility Directory’’ with the term ‘‘Chart
REPORTING POINTS
document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists Supplement’’ in the Class D and Class
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, ■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 E surface area legal descriptions. This
air traffic service routes, and reporting continues to read as follows: action enhances the safety and
points. management of instrument flight rules
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103,
(IFR) operations at these airports.
The Rule 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, November 8,
This amendment to Title 14, Code of 2018. The Director of the Federal
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 § 71.1 [Amended] Register approves this incorporation by
establishes Class E airspace extending ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in reference action under title 1, Code of
upward from 700 feet above the surface 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11B, Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
within a 7.6-mile radius of McVille Airspace Designations and Reporting the annual revision of FAA Order
Airport, Freeport, PA, providing the Points, dated August 3, 2017, effective 7400.11 and publication of conforming
controlled airspace required to support September 15, 2017, is amended as amendments.
the new RNAV (GPS) standard follows: ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B,
instrument approach procedures. These Airspace Designations and Reporting
changes are necessary for continued Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas
Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Points, and subsequent amendments can
safety and management of IFR Above the Surface of the Earth. be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/
operations at the airport. air_traffic/publications/. For further
* * * * *
Regulatory Notices and Analyses information, you can contact the
AEA PA E5 Freeport, PA [New] Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation
The FAA has determined that this McVille Airport, PA Administration, 800 Independence
regulation only involves an established (Lat. 40°44′04″ N, long. 79°35′44″ W) Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591;
body of technical regulations for which That airspace extending upward from 700 telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is
frequent and routine amendments are feet above the surface within a 7.6-mile also available for inspection at the
necessary to keep them operationally radius of McVille Airport. National Archives and Records
current. It, therefore: (1) Is not a Issued in College Park, Georgia, on July 31, Administration (NARA). For
‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under 2018. information on the availability of FAA
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a Ryan W. Almasy, Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202)
‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern 741–6030, or go to https://
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) [FR Doc. 2018–17099 Filed 8–9–18; 8:45 am] ibr-locations.html.
does not warrant preparation of a FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
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regulatory evaluation as the anticipated Designations and Reporting Points, is
impact is so minimal. Since this is a published yearly and effective on
routine matter that only affects air traffic DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION September 15.
procedures and air navigation, it is FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
certified that this rule, when Federal Aviation Administration Fornito, Operations Support Group,
promulgated, does not have a significant Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
economic impact on a substantial 14 CFR Part 71 Administration, 1701 Columbia Ave.,
number of small entities under the College Park, GA 30337; telephone (404)
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0865; Airspace
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Docket No. 17–ASO–19] 305–6364.
Environmental Review SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
RIN–2120–AA66
The FAA has determined that this Authority for This Rulemaking
action qualifies for categorical exclusion Amendment of Class D and Class E The FAA’s authority to issue rules
under the National Environmental Airspace; Biloxi, MS, and Gulfport, MS regarding aviation safety is found in
Policy Act in accordance with FAA Title 49 of the United States Code.
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AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental Administration (FAA), DOT. Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ ACTION: Final rule authority of the FAA Administrator.
paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
is not expected to cause any potentially SUMMARY: This action amends Class D describes in more detail the scope of the
significant environmental impacts, and airspace, and Class E surface airspace, agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
no extraordinary circumstances exist in addition to removing the NOTAM promulgated under the authority
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| Dates | Effective 0901 UTC, November 8, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments. | |
| Contact | John Fornito, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 1701 Columbia Ave, College Park, GA 30337; telephone (404) 305-6364. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 39583 | |
| CFR Associated | Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air) |
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