83_FR_45994 83 FR 45818 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Williamsport, PA

83 FR 45818 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Williamsport, PA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 176 (September 11, 2018)

Page Range45818-45819
FR Document2018-19487

This action amends Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface at Williamsport Regional Airport, Williamsport, PA. Airspace reconfiguration is necessary due to the decommissioning of Picture Rocks non-directional radio beacon (NDB), and cancellation of the NDB approaches. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at this airport. This action also recognizes the name change to Williamsport Hospital Medical Center Heliport (formerly Williamsport Hospital). The title of this rule is changed to only show that we are amending Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface with this rule. The Class D and remaining Class E airspace areas have been amended in a separate rulemaking.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0322; Airspace Docket No. 18-AEA-12]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment of Class E Airspace; Williamsport, PA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends Class E airspace extending upward from 700 
feet or more above the surface at Williamsport Regional Airport, 
Williamsport, PA. Airspace reconfiguration is necessary due to the 
decommissioning of Picture Rocks non-directional radio beacon (NDB), 
and cancellation of the NDB approaches. Controlled airspace is 
necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules 
(IFR) operations at this airport. This action also recognizes the name 
change to Williamsport Hospital Medical Center Heliport (formerly 
Williamsport Hospital). The title of this rule is changed to only show 
that we are amending Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet 
above the surface with this rule. The Class D and remaining Class E 
airspace areas have been amended in a separate rulemaking.

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 Avenue, 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 Williamsport Regional Airport, 
Williamsport, PA, and Williamsport Hospital Medical Center Heliport, to 
support standard instrument approach procedures for IFR operations in 
the area.

History

    The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the 
Federal Register (83 FR 25967, June 5, 2018) for Docket No. FAA-2018-
0322 to amend Class D airspace, Class E surface airspace, Class E 
airspace designated as an extension to a Class D surface area, and 
Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet or more above the 
surface at Williamsport Regional Airport, Williamsport, PA.
    Subsequent to publication, the FAA found that the name of 
Williamsport Hospital has changed to Williamsport Hospital Medical 
Center Heliport, and is corrected in this rule.
    Also, we are not retaining the proposal as stated, and only going 
forward with amending Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet 
above the surface at Williamsport Regional Airport. The previous 
amendments proposed in the NPRM have been executed in a final rule 
published August 3, 2018 (83 FR 38016).
    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 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) 
amends part 71 by amending Class E airspace extending upward from 700 
feet or more above the surface at Williamsport Regional Airport to 
within a 12.6-mile radius of the airport due to the decommissioning of 
the Picture Rocks NDB, and cancellation of the NDB approach. The 
Williamsport Regional Airport ILS localizer is removed as it is no 
longer needed to define the boundary. Also, the name of Williamsport 
Hospital is changed to Williamsport Hospital Medical Center Heliport.
    We have removed the amendments that were made for Williamsport 
Regional Airport noted in Class D airspace, Class E surface airspace, 
and Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class D surface 
area, as they were addressed in a separate rulemaking (FR 83 38016).

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.

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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 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.

* * * * *

AEA PA E5 Williamsport, PA [Amended]

Williamsport Regional Airport, PA
    (Lat. 41[deg]14'30'' N, long. 76[deg]55'19'' W)
Williamsport Hospital Medical Center Heliport, Point In Space 
Coordinates
    (Lat. 41[deg]14'51'' N, long. 77[deg]00'55'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 12.6-mile radius of Williamsport Regional Airport, and that 
airspace within a 6-mile radius of the point in space (lat. 
41[deg]14'51'' N, long. 77[deg]00'55'' W) serving Williamsport 
Hospital Medical Center Heliport.

    Is Issued in College Park, Georgia, on August 28, 2018.
Ryan W. Almasy,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic 
Organization.
[FR Doc. 2018-19487 Filed 9-10-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

45818 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 176 / Tuesday, September 11, 2018 / Rules and Regulations DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John 71.1. The E airspace designations listed Fornito, Operations Support Group, in this document will be published Federal Aviation Administration Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation subsequently in the Order. Administration, 1701 Columbia Avenue, 14 CFR Part 71 College Park, GA 30337; telephone (404) Availability and Summary of 305–6364. Documents for Incorporation by [Docket No. FAA–2018–0322; Airspace Reference Docket No. 18–AEA–12] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: RIN 2120–AA66 Authority for This Rulemaking This document amends FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and The FAA’s authority to issue rules Amendment of Class E Airspace; regarding aviation safety is found in Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, Williamsport, PA Title 49 of the United States Code. and effective September 15, 2017. FAA Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the Order 7400.11B is publicly available as AGENCY: Federal Aviation listed in the ADDRESSES section of this Administration (FAA), DOT. authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists ACTION: Final rule. Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, describes in more detail the scope of the SUMMARY: This action amends Class E agency’s authority. This rulemaking is air traffic service routes, and reporting airspace extending upward from 700 promulgated under the authority points. feet or more above the surface at described in Subtitle VII, Part A, The Rule Williamsport Regional Airport, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that Williamsport, PA. Airspace section, the FAA is charged with This amendment to Title 14 Code of reconfiguration is necessary due to the prescribing regulations to assign the use Federal Regulations (14 CFR) amends decommissioning of Picture Rocks non- of airspace necessary to ensure the part 71 by amending Class E airspace directional radio beacon (NDB), and safety of aircraft and the efficient use of extending upward from 700 feet or more cancellation of the NDB approaches. airspace. This regulation is within the above the surface at Williamsport Controlled airspace is necessary for the scope of that authority as it amends Regional Airport to within a 12.6-mile safety and management of instrument Class E airspace at Williamsport radius of the airport due to the flight rules (IFR) operations at this Regional Airport, Williamsport, PA, and decommissioning of the Picture Rocks airport. This action also recognizes the Williamsport Hospital Medical Center NDB, and cancellation of the NDB name change to Williamsport Hospital Heliport, to support standard approach. The Williamsport Regional Medical Center Heliport (formerly instrument approach procedures for IFR Airport ILS localizer is removed as it is Williamsport Hospital). The title of this operations in the area. no longer needed to define the rule is changed to only show that we are History boundary. Also, the name of amending Class E airspace extending Williamsport Hospital is changed to upward from 700 feet above the surface The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the Williamsport Hospital Medical Center with this rule. The Class D and Heliport. remaining Class E airspace areas have Federal Register (83 FR 25967, June 5, been amended in a separate rulemaking. 2018) for Docket No. FAA–2018–0322 to We have removed the amendments amend Class D airspace, Class E surface that were made for Williamsport DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, November 8, airspace, Class E airspace designated as Regional Airport noted in Class D 2018. The Director of the Federal an extension to a Class D surface area, airspace, Class E surface airspace, and Register approves this incorporation by and Class E airspace extending upward Class E airspace designated as an reference action under title 1, Code of from 700 feet or more above the surface extension to a Class D surface area, as Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to at Williamsport Regional Airport, they were addressed in a separate the annual revision of FAA Order Williamsport, PA. rulemaking (FR 83 38016). 7400.11 and publication of conforming Subsequent to publication, the FAA amendments. found that the name of Williamsport Regulatory Notices and Analyses ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B, Hospital has changed to Williamsport Airspace Designations and Reporting The FAA has determined that this Hospital Medical Center Heliport, and is Points, and subsequent amendments can regulation only involves an established corrected in this rule. be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ Also, we are not retaining the body of technical regulations for which air_traffic/publications/. For further proposal as stated, and only going frequent and routine amendments are information, you can contact the forward with amending Class E airspace necessary to keep them operationally Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation extending upward from 700 feet above current. It, therefore: (1) Is not a Administration, 800 Independence the surface at Williamsport Regional ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; Airport. The previous amendments Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is proposed in the NPRM have been ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT also available for inspection at the executed in a final rule published Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 National Archives and Records August 3, 2018 (83 FR 38016). FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) Administration (NARA). For Interested parties were invited to does not warrant preparation of a information on the availability of FAA participate in this rulemaking effort by regulatory evaluation as the anticipated Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202) submitting written comments on the impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that only affects air traffic daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES 741–6030, or go to https:// proposal to the FAA. No comments www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ were received. procedures and air navigation, it is ibr-locations.html. Class E airspace designations are certified that this rule, when FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace published in Paragraph 6005, of FAA promulgated, does not have a significant Designations and Reporting Points, is Order 7400.11B, dated August 3, 2017, economic impact on a substantial published yearly and effective on and effective September 15, 2017, which number of small entities under the September 15. is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:11 Sep 10, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\11SER1.SGM 11SER1

Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 176 / Tuesday, September 11, 2018 / Rules and Regulations 45819 Environmental Review DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, The FAA has determined that this Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Programs, describes in more action qualifies for categorical exclusion detail the scope of the agency’s under the National Environmental 14 CFR Part 71 authority. This rulemaking is Policy Act in accordance with FAA promulgated under the authority Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental [Docket No. FAA–2018–0727; Airspace Docket No. 18–AEA–15] described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action RIN 2120–AA66 section, the FAA is charged with is not expected to cause any potentially prescribing regulations to assign the use significant environmental impacts, and Amendment of Class E Airspace; of airspace necessary to ensure the no extraordinary circumstances exist Lynchburg, VA safety of aircraft and the efficient use of that warrant preparation of an AGENCY: Federal Aviation airspace. This regulation is within the environmental assessment. Administration (FAA), DOT. scope of that authority as it makes a Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 ACTION: Final rule; technical clerical correction removing the amendment. NOTAM part-time status from the Class Airspace, Incorporation by reference, E airspace area designated as an Navigation (air). SUMMARY: This action amends the legal extension at Lynchburg Regional description of the Class E airspace at Airport-Preston Glenn Field, Lynchburg, Adoption of the Amendment Lynchburg Regional Airport-Preston VA. In consideration of the foregoing, the Glenn Field Airport, Lynchburg, VA. The NOTAM part-time status is History Federal Aviation Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: removed from the Class E airspace area The FAA Aeronautical Information designated as an extension to a Class D Services branch found the Class E PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, surface area. This action does not affect airspace area designated as an extension B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR the boundaries or operating to a Class D surface area at Lynchburg TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND requirements of the airspace. Regional Airport-Preston Glenn Field REPORTING POINTS DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, November 8, Airport, Lynchburg, VA, was incorrectly 2018. The Director of the Federal identified as part time. This action also ■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 Register approves this incorporation by changes the airport name to Lynchburg continues to read as follows: reference action under title 1, Code of Regional Airport-Preston Glenn Field. Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to Class E airspace designations are Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, published in paragraph 6004 of FAA 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.11 and publication of conforming Order 7400.11B dated August 3, 2017, 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. amendments. and effective September 15, 2017, which § 71.1 [Amended] ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11.B is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR Airspace Designations and Reporting part 71.1. The Class E airspace ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in designations listed in this document Points, and subsequent amendments can 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation will be published subsequently in the be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ Administration Order 7400.11B, Order. airtraffic/publications/. For further Airspace Designations and Reporting information, you can contact the Availability and Summary of Points, dated August 3, 2017, and Airspace Policy and Regulations Group, Documents for Incorporation by effective September 15, 2017, is Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Reference amended as follows: Independence Avenue SW, Washington, This document amends FAA Order Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and The Order is also available for Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, Above the Surface of the Earth. inspection at the National Archives and and effective September 15, 2017. FAA * * * * * Records Administration (NARA). For Order 7400.11B is publicly available as AEA PA E5 Williamsport, PA [Amended] information on the availability of this listed in the ADDRESSES section of this material at NARA, call (202) 741–6030, document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists Williamsport Regional Airport, PA (Lat. 41°14′30″ N, long. 76°55′19″ W) or go to https://www.archives.gov/ Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, Williamsport Hospital Medical Center federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. air traffic service routes, and reporting Heliport, Point In Space Coordinates FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace points. (Lat. 41°14′51″ N, long. 77°00′55″ W) Designations and Reporting Points, is That airspace extending upward from 700 published yearly and effective on The Rule feet above the surface within a 12.6-mile September 15. This action amends Title 14 Code of radius of Williamsport Regional Airport, and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by that airspace within a 6-mile radius of the Fornito, Operations Support Group, removing the NOTAM part-time status point in space (lat. 41°14′51″ N, long. Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation from the Class E airspace area 77°00′55″ W) serving Williamsport Hospital Administration, 1701 Columbia Avenue, Medical Center Heliport. designated as an extension to a Class D College Park, GA 30337; telephone (404) airspace at Lynchburg Regional Airport- Is Issued in College Park, Georgia, on 305–6364. daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES Preston Glenn Field Airport, Lynchburg, August 28, 2018. VA. The airport name also is changed SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Ryan W. Almasy, from Lynchburg Regional-Preston Glenn Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Authority for This Rulemaking Field to Lynchburg Regional Airport- Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. The FAA’s authority to issue rules Preston Glenn Field. [FR Doc. 2018–19487 Filed 9–10–18; 8:45 am] regarding aviation safety is found in This is an administrative change and BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Title 49 of the U.S. Code. Subtitle 1, does not affect the boundaries, or VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:11 Sep 10, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\11SER1.SGM 11SER1


Document Created: 2018-09-11 01:02:59
Document Modified: 2018-09-11 01:02:59
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.
ContactJohn Fornito, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; telephone (404) 305-6364.
FR Citation83 FR 45818 
RIN Number2120-AA66
CFR AssociatedAirspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)
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