83 FR 45814 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Bloomsburg, PA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 176 (September 11, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 176 (September 11, 2018)
| Page Range | 45814-45815 | |
| FR Document | 2018-19489 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 176 (Tuesday, September 11, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 45814-45815] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-19489] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA-2017-1043; Airspace Docket No. 17-AEA-18] RIN 2120-AA66 Amendment of Class E Airspace; Bloomsburg, PA AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action amends Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface at Bloomsburg Municipal Airport, Bloomsburg, PA, due to the decommissioning of the Milton VHF omni- directional range tactical air navigation aid (VORTAC). Airspace reconfiguration is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at this airport. This action also updates the geographic coordinates of 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 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: 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 airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority as it amends Class E airspace at Bloomsburg Municipal Airport, Bloomsburg, PA, to support IFR operations at the airport. History The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register for Docket No. FAA-2017-1043 (83 FR 29066, June 22, 2018) proposing to amend Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface within an 11.8-mile radius at Bloomsburg Municipal Airport, Bloomsburg, 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 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. [[Page 45815]] 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 Rule This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by amending Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface within an 11.8-mile radius (increased from a 6.3-mile radius) of Bloomsburg Municipal Airport, Bloomsburg, PA, due to the decommissioning of the Milton VORTAC, and cancellation of the VOR approach. These changes enhance the safety and management of IFR operations at the airport. The geographic coordinates of the airport also are adjusted to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database. 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. Therefore, this regulation: (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 Federal Aviation Administration 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 AL E5 Bloomsburg, PA [Amended] Bloomsburg Municipal Airport, PA (Lat. 40[deg]59'52'' N, long. 76[deg]26'07'' W) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within an 11.8-mile radius of Bloomsburg Municipal Airport. Issued in College Park, Georgia, on August 29, 2018. Ryan W. Almasy, Manager Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. [FR Doc. 2018-19489 Filed 9-10-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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required to support the new RNAV September 15, 2017, is amended as telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is
(GPS) standard instrument approach follows: also available for inspection at the
procedures. These changes are Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas
National Archives and Records
necessary for continued safety and Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Administration (NARA). For
management of IFR operations at Above the Surface of the Earth. information on the availability of FAA
Chebeague Island Heliport. * * * * * Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202)
741–6030, or go to https://
Regulatory Notices and Analyses ANE ME E5 Chebeague Island, ME [New] www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
The FAA has determined that this Chebeague Island Heliport, ME ibr-locations.html.
regulation only involves an established (Lat. 43°43′45″ N, long. 70°07′37″ W)
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
body of technical regulations for which That airspace extending upward from 700 Designations and Reporting Points, is
frequent and routine amendments are feet above the surface within a 6-mile radius
published yearly and effective on
necessary to keep them operationally of Chebeague Island Heliport.
September 15.
current. It, therefore: (1) Is not a Issued in College Park, Georgia, on August
‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under 29, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a Ryan W. Almasy, Fornito, Operations Support Group,
‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. Administration, 1701 Columbia Ave.,
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) [FR Doc. 2018–19476 Filed 9–10–18; 8:45 am]
College Park, GA 30337; telephone (404)
does not warrant preparation of a 305–6364.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
regulatory evaluation as the anticipated
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
impact is so minimal. Since this is a
routine matter that only affects air traffic DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Authority for This Rulemaking
procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this rule, when Federal Aviation Administration The FAA’s authority to issue rules
promulgated, does not have a significant regarding aviation safety is found in
economic impact on a substantial 14 CFR Part 71 Title 49 of the United States Code.
number of small entities under the Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
[Docket No. FAA–2017–1043; Airspace authority of the FAA Administrator.
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Docket No. 17–AEA–18] Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
Environmental Review RIN 2120–AA66 describes in more detail the scope of the
The FAA has determined that this agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
action qualifies for categorical exclusion Amendment of Class E Airspace; promulgated under the authority
under the National Environmental Bloomsburg, PA described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
Policy Act in accordance with FAA AGENCY: Federal Aviation Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental Administration (FAA), DOT. section, the FAA is charged with
Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ prescribing regulations to assign the use
ACTION: Final rule.
paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action of airspace necessary to ensure the
is not expected to cause any potentially SUMMARY: This action amends Class E safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
significant environmental impacts, and airspace extending upward from 700 airspace. This regulation is within the
no extraordinary circumstances exist feet or more above the surface at scope of that authority as it amends
that warrant preparation of an Bloomsburg Municipal Airport, Class E airspace at Bloomsburg
environmental assessment. Bloomsburg, PA, due to the Municipal Airport, Bloomsburg, PA, to
decommissioning of the Milton VHF support IFR operations at the airport.
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
omni-directional range tactical air History
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, navigation aid (VORTAC). Airspace
Navigation (air). reconfiguration is necessary for the The FAA published a notice of
Adoption of the Amendment safety and management of instrument proposed rulemaking in the Federal
flight rules (IFR) operations at this Register for Docket No. FAA–2017–1043
In consideration of the foregoing, the airport. This action also updates the (83 FR 29066, June 22, 2018) proposing
Federal Aviation Administration geographic coordinates of this airport. to amend Class E airspace extending
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: upward from 700 feet or more above the
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, November 8,
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, 2018. The Director of the Federal surface within an 11.8-mile radius at
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR Register approves this incorporation by Bloomsburg Municipal Airport,
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND reference action under title 1, Code of Bloomsburg, PA. Interested parties were
REPORTING POINTS Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to invited to participate in this rulemaking
the annual revision of FAA Order effort by submitting written comments
■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 7400.11 and publication of conforming on the proposal to the FAA. No
continues to read as follows: amendments. comments were received.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B, Class E airspace designations are
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, Airspace Designations and Reporting published in paragraph 6005, of FAA
Points, and subsequent amendments can Order 7400.11B dated August 3, 2017,
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ and effective September 15, 2017, which
§ 71.1 [Amended] air_traffic/publications/. For further is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
■ 2. The incorporation by reference in information, you can contact the part 71.1. The Class E airspace
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation designations listed in this document
Airspace Designations and Reporting Administration, 800 Independence will be published subsequently in the
Points, dated August 3, 2017, effective Avenue SW, Washington, DC, 20591; Order.
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Availability and Summary of Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 required due to the decommissioning of
Documents for Incorporation by Airspace, Incorporation by reference, the GAMIE locator outer marker (LOM)
Reference Navigation (air). and collocated outer marker (OM)
This document proposes to amend which provided navigation guidance to
FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace Adoption of the Amendment the airport. This action enhances the
Designations and Reporting Points, In consideration of the foregoing, the safety and management of instrument
dated August 3, 2017, and effective Federal Aviation Administration flight rules (IFR) operations at the
September 15, 2017. FAA Order amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: airport. Also, the airport name and
7400.11B is publicly available as listed geographic coordinates are adjusted to
in the ADDRESSES section of this PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, coincide with the FAA’s aeronautical
document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR database. Additionally, this action
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND replaces the outdated term ‘‘Airport/
air traffic service routes, and reporting REPORTING POINTS Facility Directory’’ with the term ‘‘Chart
points. Supplement’’ in the legal description,
■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 and removes the city associated with the
The Rule continues to read as follows: airport name in the airspace
This action amends Title 14 Code of Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, designation.
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, November 8,
amending Class E airspace extending 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. 2018. The Director of the Federal
upward from 700 feet or more above the Register approves this incorporation by
surface within an 11.8-mile radius § 71.1 [Amended]
reference action under Title 1, Code of
(increased from a 6.3-mile radius) of ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
Bloomsburg Municipal Airport, 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation the annual revision of FAA Order
Bloomsburg, PA, due to the Administration Order 7400.11B, 7400.11 and publication of conforming
decommissioning of the Milton Airspace Designations and Reporting amendments.
VORTAC, and cancellation of the VOR Points, dated August 3, 2017, effective ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B,
approach. These changes enhance the September 15, 2017, is amended as Airspace Designations and Reporting
safety and management of IFR follows: Points, and subsequent amendments can
operations at the airport. be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/
The geographic coordinates of the Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas
Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More air_traffic/publications/. For further
airport also are adjusted to coincide Above the Surface of the Earth. information, you can contact the
with the FAA’s aeronautical database.
* * * * * Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation
Regulatory Notices and Analyses Administration, 800 Independence
ASO AL E5 Bloomsburg, PA [Amended]
The FAA has determined that this Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591;
Bloomsburg Municipal Airport, PA telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is
regulation only involves an established (Lat. 40°59′52″ N, long. 76°26′07″ W)
body of technical regulations for which also available for inspection at the
That airspace extending upward from 700 National Archives and Records
frequent and routine amendments are feet above the surface within an 11.8-mile
necessary to keep them operationally Administration (NARA). For
radius of Bloomsburg Municipal Airport.
current. Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is information on the availability of FAA
Issued in College Park, Georgia, on August Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202)
not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’
29, 2018. 741–6030, or go to https://
under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not
a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT Ryan W. Almasy, www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 Manager Operations Support Group, Eastern ibr-locations.html.
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
does not warrant preparation of a [FR Doc. 2018–19489 Filed 9–10–18; 8:45 am] Designations and Reporting Points, is
regulatory evaluation as the anticipated BILLING CODE 4910–13–P published yearly and effective on
impact is so minimal. Since this is a September 15.
routine matter that only affects air traffic FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
procedures and air navigation, it is DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Walter Tweedy, Federal Aviation
certified that this rule, when Administration, Operations Support
Federal Aviation Administration Group, Central Service Center, 10101
promulgated, does not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX
14 CFR Part 71 76177; telephone (817) 222–5900.
number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. [Docket No. FAA–2018–0006; Airspace SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Docket No. 18–AGL–1]
Environmental Review Authority for This Rulemaking
The FAA has determined that this RIN 2120–AA66 The FAA’s authority to issue rules
action qualifies for categorical exclusion regarding aviation safety is found in
Amendment of Class D Airspace;
under the National Environmental Title 49 of the United States Code.
Appleton, WI
Policy Act in accordance with FAA Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental AGENCY: Federal Aviation authority of the FAA Administrator.
Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES
Administration (FAA), DOT.
paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action ACTION: Final rule. describes in more detail the scope of the
is not expected to cause any potentially agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
significant environmental impacts, and SUMMARY: This action modifies Class D promulgated under the authority
no extraordinary circumstances exist airspace at Appleton International described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
that warrant preparation of an Airport (formerly Outagamie County Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
environmental assessment. Airport), Appleton, WI. This action is section, the FAA is charged with
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
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| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| 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 45814 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA66 | |
| CFR Associated | Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air) |
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