83 FR 50255 - Amendment of Class E Airspace, Belfast, ME

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 194 (October 5, 2018)

Page Range		50255-50256
FR Document		2018-21657

This action amends Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Belfast Municipal Airport, Belfast, ME, to accommodate airspace reconfiguration due to the decommissioning of the Belfast non-directional radio beacon and cancellation of the NDB approach. Controlled airspace 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.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0199; Airspace Docket No. 18-ANE-3]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment of Class E Airspace, Belfast, ME

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 above the surface at Belfast Municipal Airport, Belfast, ME, to 
accommodate airspace reconfiguration due to the decommissioning of the 
Belfast non-directional radio beacon and cancellation of the NDB 
approach. Controlled airspace 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, January 3, 2019. 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 7400.11C, Airspace Designations and Reporting 
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed on line at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can 
contact the Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783. The Order is also available for inspection at the National 
Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the 
availability of FAA Order 7400.11C at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go 
to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
    FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is 
published yearly and effective on September 15.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Fornito, Operations Support 
Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 1701 
Columbia Ave, College Park, GA 30337; telephone (404) 305-6364.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Authority for This Rulemaking

    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is 
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106 
describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, 
Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's 
authority. This proposed rulemaking is promulgated under the authority 
described in Subtitle VII, Part, A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under 
that section, the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign 
the use of airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the 
efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that 
authority as it amends Class E airspace at Belfast Municipal Airport, 
Belfast, ME to support IFR operations in standard instrument approach 
procedures at this airport.

History

    The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal 
Register (83 FR 33163, July 17, 2018) for Docket No. FAA-2018-0199 to 
amend Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
at Belfast Municipal Airport, Belfast, ME. 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 7400.11C dated August 13, 2018, and effective September 15, 
2018, 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.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document amends FAA Order 7400.11C, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated August 13, 2018, and effective September 15, 
2018. FAA Order 7400.11C is publicly available as listed in the 
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11C lists Class A, 
B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and 
reporting points.

The Rule

    This amendment to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 amends Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above 
the surface to within a 9.4-mile (increased from a 6.4-mile) radius of 
Belfast Municipal Airport, Belfast, ME, due to the decommissioning of 
the Belfast NDB and cancellation of the NDB approach. These changes are 
necessary for continued safety and management of IFR operations at this 
airport. The geographic coordinates also are updated to be in concert 
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. 
It, therefore: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under 
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT 
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); 
and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the 
anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that 
only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified 
that this rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant economic 
impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of 
the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical 
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance 
with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and 
Procedures,'' paragraph 5-6.5a. This airspace action

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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 7400.11C, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 13, 2018, 
effective September 15, 2018, is amended as follows:

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

* * * * *

ANE ME E5 Belfast, ME [Amended]

Belfast Municipal Airport, ME
    (Lat. 44[deg]24'34'' N, long. 69[deg]00'43'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 9.4-mile radius of Belfast Municipal Airport.

    Issued in College Park, Georgia, on September 27, 2018.
Christopher Cox,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air 
Traffic Organization.
[FR Doc. 2018-21657 Filed 10-4-18; 8:45 am]
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is not expected to cause any potentially Final rule, technical
ACTION: County Airport, Lewiston, ID to support
significant environmental impacts, and amendment. IFR operations at the airport.
no extraordinary circumstances exist
SUMMARY: This action amends Class D History
that warrant preparation of an
environmental assessment. airspace at Lewiston-Nez Perce County The FAA published a final rule in the
Airport, Lewiston, ID, by increasing the Federal Register (83 FR 11411; March
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 upward extension of Class D airspace 15, 2018) for Docket No. FAA–2017–
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, from 2,700 feet MSL to 3,900 feet MSL. 0986 amending Class D airspace, and
Navigation (air). The upward extension was incorrectly Class E surface airspace at Lewiston-Nez
lowered in the final rule published Perce County Airport, Lewiston, ID.
Adoption of the Amendment March 15, 2018. Subsequent to publication, the FAA
In consideration of the foregoing, the DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, November 8, discovered the upward extension of
Federal Aviation Administration 2018. The Director of the Federal Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: Register approves this incorporation by Class D airspace was incorrectly
reference action under title 1 Code of reduced from 3,900 feet MSL to 2,700
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, Federal Regulations part 51, subject to feet MSL. This rule corrects that error
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR the annual revision of FAA Order and restores the upward extension of
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND 7400.11 and publication of conforming Class D airspace to 3,900 feet MSL.
REPORTING POINTS amendments. Class D airspace designations are
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11C, published in paragraph 5000 of FAA
■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 Order 7400.11C dated August 13, 2018,
continues to read as follows: Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can and effective September 15, 2018, which
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, part 71.1. The Class D airspace
air_traffic/publications/. For further
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. designation listed in this document will
information, you can contact the
§ 71.1 [Amended] Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation be published subsequently in the Order.
Administration, 800 Independence Availability and Summary of
■ 2. The incorporation by reference in
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; Documents for Incorporation by
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11C,
telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is Reference
Airspace Designations and Reporting
also available for inspection at the
Points, dated August 13, 2018, effective This document amends FAA Order
National Archives and Records
September 15, 2018, is amended as 7400.11C, Airspace Designations and
Administration (NARA). For
follows: Reporting Points, dated August 13,
information on the availability of FAA
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas 2018, and effective September 15, 2018.
Order 7400.11C at NARA, call (202)
Extending Upward From 700 feet or More FAA Order 7400.11C is publicly
741–6030, or go to https://
Above the Surface of the Earth. available as listed in the ADDRESSES
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
* * * * * section of this document. FAA Order
ibr-locations.html.
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace 7400.11C lists Class A, B, C, D, and E
ANE ME E5 Belfast, ME [Amended] airspace areas, air traffic service routes,
Designations and Reporting Points, is
Belfast Municipal Airport, ME
published yearly and effective on and reporting points.
(Lat. 44°24′34″ N, long. 69°00′43″ W)
September 15. The Rule
That airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface within a 9.4-mile FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom This action amends Title 14 Code of
radius of Belfast Municipal Airport. Clark, Operations Support Group, Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by
Issued in College Park, Georgia, on
Western Service Center, Federal modifying the Class D airspace legal
September 27, 2018. Aviation Administration, 2200 S 216th description for Lewiston-Nez Perce
Christopher Cox,
St., Des Moines, WA 98198–6547; County Airport, Lewiston, ID. The Class
telephone (206) 231–2253. D airspace is retained up to 3,900 feet
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group,
Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: MSL, not 2,750 feet MSL, as stated in a
Organization. Authority for This Rulemaking final rule published in the Federal
[FR Doc. 2018–21657 Filed 10–4–18; 8:45 am] Register of March 15, 2018 (83 FR
The FAA’s authority to issue rules 11411).
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regarding aviation safety is found in Accordingly, action taken herein to
Title 49 of the United States Code. amend the upward extension of Class D
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the airspace at Lewiston-Nez Perce County
authority of the FAA Administrator. Airport, Lewiston, ID, is in the interest
Federal Aviation Administration Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, of flight safety. Therefore, I find that
describes in more detail the scope of the notice and public procedure under 5
14 CFR Part 71 agency’s authority. This rulemaking is U.S.C. 553(b) are impracticable and
promulgated under the authority contrary to the public interest.
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0896; Airspace described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
Docket No. 18–ANM–14] Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that Regulatory Notices and Analyses
section, the FAA is charged with The FAA has determined that this
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RIN 2120–AA66 prescribing regulations to assign the use regulation only involves an established
Amendment of Class D Airspace; of airspace necessary to ensure the body of technical regulations for which
Lewiston, ID safety of aircraft and the efficient use of frequent and routine amendments are
airspace. This regulation is within the necessary to keep them operationally
AGENCY:Federal Aviation scope of that authority as it amends current. Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is
Administration (FAA), DOT. Class D airspace at Lewiston-Nez Perce not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’

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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		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule.
Dates		Effective 0901 UTC, January 3, 2019. 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 50255
RIN Number		2120-AA66
CFR Associated		Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (Air)

83 FR 50255 - Amendment of Class E Airspace, Belfast, ME

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