83 FR 46434 - Proposed Modification of Class E Airspace; Atqasuk, AK
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 178 (September 13, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 178 (September 13, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-19726 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 178 (Thursday, September 13, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 46434-46435] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-19726] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0577; Airspace Docket No. 18-AAL-9] RIN 2120-AA66 Proposed Modification of Class E Airspace; Atqasuk, AK AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action proposes to modify Class E airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface at Atqasuk Edward Burnell Sr. Memorial Airport, Atqasuk, AK. This proposal would add exclusionary language to the legal description of the airport to ensure the safety and management of aircraft within the National Airspace System. Also, the geographic coordinates of the airport would be adjusted. DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 29, 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; telephone: (800) 647-5527, or (202) 366-9826. You must identify FAA Docket No. FAA-2018-0577; Airspace Docket No. 18-AAL-9, 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 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: Richard Roberts, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 2200 S 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198-6547; telephone (206) 231-2244. 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 would amend Class E airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface at Atqasuk Edward Burnell Sr. Memorial Airport, AK, to support IFR operations in standard instrument approach and departure procedures at the airport. Comments Invited Interested parties are invited to participate in 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 and be submitted in triplicate to the address listed above. Persons wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments on this notice must submit with those comments a self-addressed, stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ``Comments to Docket No. FAA-2018-0577; Airspace Docket No. 18-AAL-9''. 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 notice may be changed in light of the comments received. A report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the docket. [[Page 46435]] 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 the 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 during normal business hours at the Northwest Mountain Regional Office of the Federal Aviation Administration, Air Traffic Organization, Western Service Center, Operations Support Group, 2200 S 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198. 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 is proposing an amendment to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by modifying Class E airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface at Atqasuk Edward Burnell Sr. Memorial Airport, Atqasuk, AK. This action would add language to the legal description of the airport to exclude that airspace extending beyond 12 miles of the shoreline. This action is necessary to support IFR operations in standard instrument approach and departure procedures at the airport. An editorial change also would be made to the airport's geographic coordinates to bring them up to date with FAA's 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 regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current, and 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 will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when promulgated, would 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 would 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. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, 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 0 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR 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, 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 * * * * * AAL AK E5 Atqasuk, AK [Amended] Atqasuk Edward Burnell Sr. Memorial Airport, AK (Lat. 70[deg]28'02'' N, long. 157[deg]26'08'' W) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 7-mile radius of Atqasuk Edward Burnell Sr. Memorial Airport; and that airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface within a 73-mile radius of Atqasuk Edward Burnell Sr. Memorial Airport, excluding that airspace extending beyond 12 miles of the shoreline. Issued in Seattle, Washington, on September 5, 2018. Shawn M. Kozica, Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center. [FR Doc. 2018-19726 Filed 9-12-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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request to your principal inspector or local DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Group, Western Service Center, 2200 S
Flight Standards District Office, as 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198–6547;
appropriate. If sending information directly Federal Aviation Administration telephone (206) 231–2244.
to the manager of the certification office,
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
send it to ATTN: Program Manager, 14 CFR Part 71
Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New Authority for This Rulemaking
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0577; Airspace
York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
Docket No. 18–AAL–9] The FAA’s authority to issue rules
Suite 410, Westbury, New York 11590;
regarding aviation safety is found in
telephone: (516) 228–7300; fax: (516) 794– RIN 2120–AA66
Title 49 of the United States Code.
5531.
Proposed Modification of Class E Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
(i) Before using any approved AMOC,
Airspace; Atqasuk, AK authority of the FAA Administrator.
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager AGENCY: Federal Aviation
of the local flight standards district office/
describes in more detail the scope of the
Administration (FAA), DOT. agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
certificate holding district office.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking promulgated under the authority
(ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD
2012–25–02, are approved as AMOCs for the
(NPRM). described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
corresponding provisions in paragraphs (g), Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
SUMMARY: This action proposes to section, the FAA is charged with
(k), and (l) of this AD. modify Class E airspace extending
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any prescribing regulations to assign the use
upward from 1,200 feet above the of airspace necessary to ensure the
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective surface at Atqasuk Edward Burnell Sr.
actions from a manufacturer, the action must safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
Memorial Airport, Atqasuk, AK. This airspace. This regulation is within the
be accomplished using a method approved proposal would add exclusionary
by the Manager, New York ACO Branch, scope of that authority as it would
language to the legal description of the amend Class E airspace extending
FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier Inc.’s TCCA
airport to ensure the safety and upward from 1,200 feet above the
DAO. If approved by the DAO, the approval
management of aircraft within the surface at Atqasuk Edward Burnell Sr.
must include the DAO-authorized signature.
National Airspace System. Also, the Memorial Airport, AK, to support IFR
(q) Related Information geographic coordinates of the airport operations in standard instrument
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing would be adjusted. approach and departure procedures at
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian DATES: Comments must be received on the airport.
Airworthiness Directive CF–2011–30R2, or before October 29, 2018.
Comments Invited
dated June 12, 2017, for related information. ADDRESSES: Send comments on this
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket proposal to the U.S. Department of Interested parties are invited to
on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 participate in this proposed rulemaking
by searching for and locating Docket No. New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building by submitting such written data, views,
FAA–2018–0794. Ground Floor, Room W12–140, or arguments, as they may desire.
(2) For more information about this AD, Washington, DC 20590; telephone: (800) Comments that provide the factual basis
contact Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, 647–5527, or (202) 366–9826. You must supporting the views and suggestions
Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section, identify FAA Docket No. FAA–2018– presented are particularly helpful in
FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart 0577; Airspace Docket No. 18–AAL–9, developing reasoned regulatory
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; at the beginning of your comments. You decisions on the proposal. Comments
telephone 516–228–7329; fax 516–794–5531. may also submit comments through the are specifically invited on the overall
(3) For service information identified in internet at http://www.regulations.gov. regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte- FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace environmental, and energy-related
Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, Designations and Reporting Points, and aspects of the proposal.
Canada; Widebody Customer Response subsequent amendments can be viewed Communications should identify both
Center North America toll-free telephone online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/ docket numbers and be submitted in
514–855–5000; fax 514–855–7401; email publications/. For further information, triplicate to the address listed above.
ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; internet http:// you can contact the Airspace Policy Persons wishing the FAA to
www.bombardier.com; internet http:// Group, Federal Aviation acknowledge receipt of their comments
www.bombardier.com. You may view this Administration, 800 Independence on this notice must submit with those
service information at the FAA, Transport
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; comments a self-addressed, stamped
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is postcard on which the following
Moines, WA. For information on the
also available for inspection at the statement is made: ‘‘Comments to
availability of this material at the FAA, call
National Archives and Records Docket No. FAA–2018–0577; Airspace
206–231–3195.
Administration (NARA). For Docket No. 18–AAL–9’’. The postcard
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on information on the availability of FAA will be date/time stamped and returned
August 24, 2018. Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202) to the commenter.
James Cashdollar, 741–6030, or go to https:// All communications received before
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ the specified closing date for comments
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Aircraft Certification Service. ibr-locations.html. will be considered before taking action
[FR Doc. 2018–19735 Filed 9–12–18; 8:45 am] FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace on the proposed rule. The proposal
Designations and Reporting Points, is contained in this notice may be changed
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published yearly and effective on in light of the comments received. A
September 15. report summarizing each substantive
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: public contact with FAA personnel
Richard Roberts, Federal Aviation concerned with this rulemaking will be
Administration, Operations Support filed in the docket.
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Availability of NPRMs Regulatory Notices and Analyses AAL AK E5 Atqasuk, AK [Amended]
Atqasuk Edward Burnell Sr. Memorial
An electronic copy of this document The FAA has determined that this Airport, AK
may be downloaded through the regulation only involves an established (Lat. 70°28′02″ N, long. 157°26′08″ W)
internet at http://www.regulations.gov. body of technical regulations for which That airspace extending upward from 700
Recently published rulemaking frequent and routine amendments are feet above the surface within a 7-mile radius
documents can also be accessed through necessary to keep them operationally of Atqasuk Edward Burnell Sr. Memorial
the FAA’s web page at http:// current, and is non-controversial and Airport; and that airspace extending upward
www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/ unlikely to result in adverse or negative from 1,200 feet above the surface within a 73-
airspace_amendments/. comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a mile radius of Atqasuk Edward Burnell Sr.
You may review the public docket ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Memorial Airport, excluding that airspace
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a extending beyond 12 miles of the shoreline.
containing the proposal, any comments
received, and any final disposition in ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT Issued in Seattle, Washington, on
person in the Dockets Office (see the Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 September 5, 2018.
ADDRESSES section for the address and FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) Shawn M. Kozica,
phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and does not warrant preparation of a
Manager, Operations Support Group, Western
5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, regulatory evaluation as the anticipated Service Center.
except federal holidays. An informal impact is so minimal. Since this is a
[FR Doc. 2018–19726 Filed 9–12–18; 8:45 am]
docket may also be examined during routine matter that will only affect air
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normal business hours at the Northwest traffic procedures and air navigation, it
Mountain Regional Office of the Federal is certified that this rule, when
Aviation Administration, Air Traffic promulgated, would not have a DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Organization, Western Service Center, significant economic impact on a
Operations Support Group, 2200 S substantial number of small entities Federal Aviation Administration
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198. under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act. 14 CFR Part 71
Availability and Summary of
Documents for Incorporation by Environmental Review [Docket No. FAA–2018–0578; Airspace
Reference Docket No. 18–AAL–10]
This proposal would be subject to an
This document proposes to amend environmental analysis in accordance RIN 2120–AA66
FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace with FAA Order 1050.1F,
Designations and Reporting Points, ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and Proposed Modification of Class E
dated August 3, 2017, and effective Procedures’’ prior to any FAA final Airspace; Badami, AK
September 15, 2017. FAA Order regulatory action. AGENCY: Federal Aviation
7400.11B is publicly available as listed Administration (FAA), DOT.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
in the ADDRESSES section of this ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists Airspace, Incorporation by reference, (NPRM).
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, Navigation (air).
air traffic service routes, and reporting SUMMARY: This action proposes to
points. The Proposed Amendment modify Class E airspace extending
Accordingly, pursuant to the upward from 1,200 feet above the
The Proposal
authority delegated to me, the Federal surface at Badami Airport, AK. This
The FAA is proposing an amendment Aviation Administration proposes to proposal would add exclusionary
to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations amend 14 CFR part 71 as follows: language to the legal description of the
(14 CFR) part 71 by modifying Class E airport to ensure the safety and
airspace extending upward from 1,200 PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, management of aircraft within the
feet above the surface at Atqasuk B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR National Airspace System. Also, the
Edward Burnell Sr. Memorial Airport, TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND geographic coordinates of the airport
Atqasuk, AK. This action would add REPORTING POINTS would be adjusted.
language to the legal description of the DATES: Comments must be received on
airport to exclude that airspace ■ 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR or before October 29, 2018.
extending beyond 12 miles of the part 71 continues to read as follows: ADDRESSES: Send comments on this
shoreline. This action is necessary to proposal to the U.S. Department of
support IFR operations in standard Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40103,
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200
instrument approach and departure New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
procedures at the airport. Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
An editorial change also would be § 71.1 [Amended] Washington, DC 20590; telephone: (800)
made to the airport’s geographic ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in 647–5527, or (202) 366–9826. You must
coordinates to bring them up to date 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11B, identify FAA Docket No. FAA–2018–
with FAA’s aeronautical database. Airspace Designations and Reporting 0578; Airspace Docket No. 18–AAL–10,
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS
Class E airspace designations are Points, dated August 3, 2017, and at the beginning of your comments. You
published in paragraph 6005 of FAA effective September 15, 2017, is may also submit comments through the
Order 7400.11B, dated August 3, 2017, amended as follows: internet at http://www.regulations.gov.
and effective September 15, 2017, which FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Designations and Reporting Points, and
71.1. The Class E airspace designation Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More subsequent amendments can be viewed
listed in this document will be Above the Surface of the Earth online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/
published subsequently in the Order. * * * * * publications/. For further information,
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | Comments must be received on or before October 29, 2018. | |
| Contact | Richard Roberts, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 2200 S 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198-6547; telephone (206) 231-2244. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 46434 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA66 | |
| CFR Associated | Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air) |
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