83_FR_39742 83 FR 39587 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Lansing, MI

83 FR 39587 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Lansing, MI

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 155 (August 10, 2018)

Page Range39587-39588
FR Document2018-17100

This action modifies Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Capital Region International Airport, Lansing, MI. This action is the result of an airspace review due to the decommissioning of the Lansing VHF omnidirectional range (VOR) navigation aid as part of the VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program. The geographic coordinates and name of the airport are also updated to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database. An editorial change is also made to the airspace legal designation by removing the city from the airport name.

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 155 (Friday, August 10, 2018) 
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 155 (Friday, August 10, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 39587-39588]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-17100]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0101; Airspace Docket No. 18-AGL-4]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment of Class E Airspace; Lansing, MI

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E airspace extending upward from 
700 feet above the surface at Capital Region International Airport, 
Lansing, MI. This action is the result of an airspace review due to the 
decommissioning of the Lansing VHF omnidirectional range (VOR) 
navigation aid as part of the VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) 
Program. The geographic coordinates and name of the airport are also 
updated to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database. An editorial 
change is also made to the airspace legal designation by removing the 
city from the airport name.

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 online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can 
contact the Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783. The Order is also available for inspection at the National 
Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the 
availability of FAA Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go 
to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
    FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is 
published yearly and effective on September 15.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101 
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5711.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Authority for This Rulemaking

    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is 
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106 
describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, 
Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's 
authority. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described 
in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, 
the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of 
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient 
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority 
as it amends Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the 
surface at Capital Region International Airport, Lansing, MI, to 
support instrument flight rule operations.

History

    The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal 
Register (83 FR 16802; April 17, 2018) for Docket No. FAA-2018-0101 to 
amend Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
at Capital Region International Airport, Lansing, MI. Interested 
parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by 
submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments 
were received.
    Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6005 of 
FAA Order 7400.11B, dated August 3, 2017, and effective September 15, 
2017, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E 
airspace designations listed in this document will be published 
subsequently in the Order.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document amends FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, and effective September 15, 
2017. FAA Order 7400.11B is publicly available as listed in the 
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists Class A, 
B, C, D, and E airspace areas,

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air traffic service routes, and reporting points.

The Rule

    This amendment to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 modifies Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above 
the surface to within a 6.8-mile radius (increased from a 6.7-mile 
radius) at Capital Region International Airport (formerly Capital City 
Airport), Lansing, MI; removes the extension to the east of the airport 
associated with the ARTDA LOM; adds an extension within 2.0 miles each 
side of the 091[deg] bearing from the airport from the 6.8-mile radius 
to 10.4 mile east of the airport; and adds an extension within 4.0 
miles each side of the 233[deg] from the airport from the 6.8-mile 
radius to 10.5 miles southwest of the airport.
    The name of the airport is also updated from Capital City Airport 
to Capital Region International Airport, and the geographic coordinates 
of the airport are updated to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical 
database. Additionally, an editorial change is made removing the name 
of the city associated with the airport in the airspace legal 
designation to comply with a recent change to FAA Order 7400.2L, 
Procedures for Handling Airspace Matters.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

    The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an 
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and 
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current, is 
non-controversial and unlikely to result in adverse or negative 
comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' 
under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under 
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 
1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation 
as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter 
that only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is 
certified that this rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant 
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the 
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical 
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance 
with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and 
Procedures,'' paragraph 5-6.5.a. This airspace action is not expected 
to cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no 
extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an 
environmental assessment.

Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

Adoption of the Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation 
Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR 
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

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1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 
10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.


Sec.  71.1  [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11B, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, and 
effective September 15, 2017, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 
Feet or More Above The Surface of The Earth.

* * * * *

AGL MI E5 Lansing, MI [Amended]

Capital Region International Airport, MI
    (Lat. 42[deg]46'43'' N, long. 84[deg]35'10'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 6.8-mile radius of Capital Region International Airport, 
and within 2.0 miles each side of the 091[deg] bearing from the 
airport extending from the 6.8-mile radius to 10.4 mile east of the 
airport, and within 4.0 miles each side of the 233[deg] bearing from 
the airport extending from the 6.8-mile radius to 10.5 miles 
southwest of the airport.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on July 30, 2018.
Walter Tweedy,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2018-17100 Filed 8-9-18; 8:45 am]
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Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 155 / Friday, August 10, 2018 / Rules and Regulations 39587 current. It, therefore: (1) Is not a ASO GA E5 St Marys, GA [Removed] FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Designations and Reporting Points, is Issued in College Park, Georgia, on July 31, Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a 2018. published yearly and effective on ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT September 15. Ryan W. Almasy, Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Manager, Operations Support Group Eastern FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation does not warrant preparation of a [FR Doc. 2018–17089 Filed 8–9–18; 8:45 am] Administration, Operations Support regulatory evaluation as the anticipated Group, Central Service Center, 10101 BILLING CODE 4910–13–P impact is so minimal. Since this is a Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX routine matter that only affects air traffic 76177; telephone (817) 222–5711. procedures and air navigation, it is DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: certified that this rule, when Authority for This Rulemaking promulgated, does not have a significant Federal Aviation Administration The FAA’s authority to issue rules economic impact on a substantial regarding aviation safety is found in number of small entities under the 14 CFR Part 71 Title 49 of the United States Code. criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. [Docket No. FAA–2018–0101; Airspace Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the Docket No. 18–AGL–4] Environmental Review authority of the FAA Administrator. RIN 2120–AA66 Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, The FAA has determined that this describes in more detail the scope of the action qualifies for categorical exclusion Amendment of Class E Airspace; agency’s authority. This rulemaking is under the National Environmental Lansing, MI promulgated under the authority Policy Act in accordance with FAA AGENCY: Federal Aviation described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental Administration (FAA), DOT. Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ section, the FAA is charged with ACTION: Final rule. paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action prescribing regulations to assign the use is not expected to cause any potentially SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E of airspace necessary to ensure the significant environmental impacts, and airspace extending upward from 700 safety of aircraft and the efficient use of feet above the surface at Capital Region airspace. This regulation is within the no extraordinary circumstances exist International Airport, Lansing, MI. This scope of that authority as it amends that warrant preparation of an action is the result of an airspace review Class E airspace extending upward from environmental assessment. 700 feet above the surface at Capital due to the decommissioning of the Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Lansing VHF omnidirectional range Region International Airport, Lansing, (VOR) navigation aid as part of the VOR MI, to support instrument flight rule Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Minimum Operational Network (MON) operations. Navigation (air). Program. The geographic coordinates History Adoption of the Amendment and name of the airport are also updated to coincide with the FAA’s aeronautical The FAA published a notice of database. An editorial change is also proposed rulemaking in the Federal In consideration of the foregoing, the made to the airspace legal designation Register (83 FR 16802; April 17, 2018) Federal Aviation Administration by removing the city from the airport for Docket No. FAA–2018–0101 to amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: amend Class E airspace extending name. upward from 700 feet above the surface PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, November 8, at Capital Region International Airport, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR 2018. The Director of the Federal Lansing, MI. Interested parties were TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND Register approves this incorporation by invited to participate in this rulemaking REPORTING POINTS reference action under Title 1 Code of effort by submitting written comments Federal Regulations part 51, subject to on the proposal to the FAA. No ■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 the annual revision of FAA Order comments were received. continues to read as follows: 7400.11 and publication of conforming Class E airspace designations are amendments. published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B, Order 7400.11B, dated August 3, 2017, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. Airspace Designations and Reporting and effective September 15, 2017, which Points, and subsequent amendments can is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR § 71.1 [Amended] be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ 71.1. The Class E airspace designations air_traffic/publications/. For further listed in this document will be ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in information, you can contact the published subsequently in the Order. 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.11B, Administration, 800 Independence Availability and Summary of Airspace Designations and Reporting Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; Documents for Incorporation by Points, dated August 3, 2017, and telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is Reference effective September 15, 2017, is also available for inspection at the This document amends FAA Order amended as follows: National Archives and Records 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES Administration (NARA). For Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More information on the availability of FAA and effective September 15, 2017. FAA Above the Surface of the Earth. Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202) Order 7400.11B is publicly available as 741–6030, or go to https:// listed in the ADDRESSES section of this * * * * * www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists ibr-locations.html. Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:07 Aug 09, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\10AUR1.SGM 10AUR1

39588 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 155 / Friday, August 10, 2018 / Rules and Regulations air traffic service routes, and reporting significant environmental impacts, and DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE points. no extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an Office of the Secretary The Rule environmental assessment. This amendment to Title 14 Code of 15 CFR Part 4 Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 [160801675–7593–02] modifies Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface Airspace, Incorporation by reference, RIN 0605–AA45 to within a 6.8-mile radius (increased Navigation (air). from a 6.7-mile radius) at Capital Region Public Information, Freedom of Adoption of the Amendment International Airport (formerly Capital Information Act and Privacy Act City Airport), Lansing, MI; removes the In consideration of the foregoing, the Regulations extension to the east of the airport Federal Aviation Administration AGENCY: Department of Commerce. associated with the ARTDA LOM; adds amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: an extension within 2.0 miles each side ACTION: Final rule. of the 091° bearing from the airport from PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, SUMMARY: This rule amends the the 6.8-mile radius to 10.4 mile east of B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR Department of Commerce’s the airport; and adds an extension TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND (Department) regulations under the within 4.0 miles each side of the 233° REPORTING POINTS Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and from the airport from the 6.8-mile radius Privacy Act. The FOIA regulations are to 10.5 miles southwest of the airport. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 being revised to clarify, update and The name of the airport is also continues to read as follows: streamline the language of several updated from Capital City Airport to procedural provisions, including Capital Region International Airport, Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, methods for submitting FOIA requests and the geographic coordinates of the and appeals and the time limits for airport are updated to coincide with the 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. filing an administrative appeal, and to FAA’s aeronautical database. § 71.1 [Amended] incorporate certain changes brought Additionally, an editorial change is about by the amendments to the FOIA made removing the name of the city ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in under the FOIA Improvement Act of associated with the airport in the 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11B, 2016. Additionally, the FOIA airspace legal designation to comply Airspace Designations and Reporting regulations are being updated to reflect with a recent change to FAA Order Points, dated August 3, 2017, and developments in the case law. 7400.2L, Procedures for Handling effective September 15, 2017, is DATES: These amendments are effective Airspace Matters. amended as follows: August 10, 2018. Regulatory Notices and Analyses Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. The FAA has determined that this Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Michael J. Toland, Deputy Chief regulation only involves an established Above The Surface of The Earth. Freedom of Information Act Officer and body of technical regulations for which * * * * * Department Privacy Act Officer, Office frequent and routine amendments are of Privacy and Open Government, 1401 necessary to keep them operationally AGL MI E5 Lansing, MI [Amended] Constitution Ave. NW, Room 61013, current, is non-controversial and Capital Region International Airport, MI Washington, DC 20230. unlikely to result in adverse or negative (Lat. 42°46′43″ N, long. 84°35′10″ W) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a That airspace extending upward from 700 Background Information ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under feet above the surface within a 6.8-mile Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a radius of Capital Region International On February 6, 2018, the Department ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT Airport, and within 2.0 miles each side of the published a proposed rule revising its Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 091° bearing from the airport extending from existing regulations under the FOIA and FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) the 6.8-mile radius to 10.4 mile east of the Privacy Act. See 83 FR 5215. This rule does not warrant preparation of a airport, and within 4.0 miles each side of the proposed revisions to the Department’s regulatory evaluation as the anticipated 233° bearing from the airport extending from regulations under the Freedom of impact is so minimal. Since this is a the 6.8-mile radius to 10.5 miles southwest Information Act to incorporate certain routine matter that only affects air traffic of the airport. changes made to the FOIA, 5 U.S.C. 552, procedures and air navigation, it is by the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016, Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on July 30, certified that this rule, when Public Law 114–185, 130 Stat. 538 (June 2018. promulgated, does not have a significant 30, 2016). The FOIA Improvement Act Walter Tweedy, of 2016 provides that agencies must economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, allow a minimum of 90 days for ATO Central Service Center. requesters to file an administrative criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. [FR Doc. 2018–17100 Filed 8–9–18; 8:45 am] appeal. The Act also requires that Environmental Review BILLING CODE 4910–13–P agencies notify requesters of the The FAA has determined that this availability of dispute resolution action qualifies for categorical exclusion services at various times throughout the daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES under the National Environmental FOIA process. This rule updated the Policy Act in accordance with FAA Department’s regulations in 15 CFR part Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental 4, subpart A, to reflect those statutory Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ changes. Additionally, this rule revises paragraph 5–6.5.a. This airspace action the Department’s regulations under the is not expected to cause any potentially FOIA to clarify, update and streamline VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:07 Aug 09, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\10AUR1.SGM 10AUR1


Document Created: 2018-08-10 01:57:59
Document Modified: 2018-08-10 01:57:59
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, 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.
ContactJeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5711.
FR Citation83 FR 39587 
RIN Number2120-AA66
CFR AssociatedAirspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)
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