83 FR 52147 - Amendment of Class E Airspace for Lancaster, PA; and Williamsport, PA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 200 (October 16, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 200 (October 16, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-22254 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 200 (Tuesday, October 16, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 52147-52148] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-22254] [[Page 52147]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9377; Airspace Docket No. 16-AEA-8] RIN 2120-AA66 Amendment of Class E Airspace for Lancaster, PA; and Williamsport, PA AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; technical amendment. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action amends the legal description of Class E surface airspace at Lancaster Airport, Lancaster, PA, by removing the Lancaster VORTAC from the header, and rewording the description for clarity. Also, this action amends the legal description of Class E surface airspace at Williamsport Regional Airport, Williamsport, PA, by removing the Williamsport Regional Airport ILS localizer from the header, and rewording the description for clarity. Finally, this action amends the legal description of Class E airspace designated as an extension to Class D airspace at Williamsport Regional Airport by rewording the description for clarity. This action does not affect the boundaries or operating requirements of the airspace. 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 7400.11.C Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/airtraffic/publications/. For further information, you can contact the Airspace Policy and Regulations 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 this material 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 U.S. Code. Subtitle 1, 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 makes a clerical correction to the headers and descriptions of Lancaster Airport, Lancaster, PA, and Williamsport Regional Airport, Williamsport, PA. History The FAA Aeronautical Information Services branch found the Class E surface airspace descriptors for Lancaster Airport, Lancaster, PA, and Williamsport Regional Airport, Williamsport, PA required clarification as published in FAA Order 7400.11C, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points. The headers of Class E surface area airspace were incorrect in the Order. Also, a clerical amendment in the legal description also is made to the airspace designation, by adding verbiage to the description, for clarity. Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6002, and 6004, respectively, 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 action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by correcting the headers and descriptors of Class E surface airspace of Lancaster Airport, Lancaster, PA, and Williamsport Regional Airport, Williamsport, PA. The Lancaster VORTAC is removed from Lancaster, PA header, and the Williamsport Regional Airport ILS localizer is removed from the Williamsport, PA, header, as neither are used in the descriptors. Also, ``That airspace extending from the surface'' is added to the Class E surface airspace descriptor of both airports, and ``to a 7-mile radius of the airport ``is added to the Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class D surface area of Williamsport Regional Airport's descriptor. This is an administrative change and does not affect the boundaries, or operating requirements of the airspace, therefore, notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary. 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 5-6.5.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). [[Page 52148]] 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(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 7400.11C, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 13, 2018, effective September 15, 2018, is amended as follows: Paragraph 6002 Class E Surface Area Airspace. * * * * * AEA PA E2 Lancaster, PA [Amended] Lancaster Airport, PA (Lat. 40[deg]07'21'' N, long. 76[deg]17'40'' W) That airspace extending from the surface within a 4.1-mile radius of Lancaster Airport, and that airspace extending upward from the surface. This Class E airspace area is effective during the specific dates and times established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective date and time will thereafter be continuously published in the Chart Supplement. * * * * * AEA PA E2 Williamsport, PA [Amended] Williamsport Regional Airport, PA (Lat. 41[deg]14'30'' N, long. 76[deg]55'19'' W) That airspace extending from the surface within a 4.2-mile radius of Williamsport Regional Airport. This Class E airspace area is effective during the specific dates and times established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective date and time will thereafter be continuously published in the Chart Supplement. Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Designated as an Extension to a Class D Surface Area. * * * * * AEA PA E4 Williamsport, PA [Amended] Williamsport Regional Airport, PA (Lat. 41[deg]14'30'' N, long. 76[deg]55'19'' W) Williamsport Regional Airport ILS localizer (Lat. 41[deg]14'17'' N, long. 76[deg]56'17'' W) That airspace extending upward from the surface from the 4.2- mile radius of Williamsport Regional Airport to a 7-mile radius of the airport, extending clockwise from a 270[deg] bearing to the 312[deg] bearing from the airport and within an 11.3-mile radius of the airport extending clockwise from the 312[deg] bearing to the 350[deg] bearing from the airport and within an 11.3-mile radius of the airport extending clockwise from the 004[deg] bearing to the 099[deg] bearing from the airport and within 3.5 miles south of the airport east localizer course extending from the 4.2-mile radius of the airport east to the 099[deg] bearing from the airport. Issued in College Park, Georgia, on October 3, 2018. Ryan W. Almasy, Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. [FR Doc. 2018-22254 Filed 10-15-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation The Rule
Administration, 1701 Columbia Avenue,
Federal Aviation Administration College Park, GA 30337; telephone (404) This action amends Title 14 Code of
305–6364. Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by
14 CFR Part 71 correcting the headers and descriptors
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: of Class E surface airspace of Lancaster
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9377; Airspace Airport, Lancaster, PA, and
Authority for This Rulemaking
Docket No. 16–AEA–8] Williamsport Regional Airport,
The FAA’s authority to issue rules Williamsport, PA. The Lancaster
RIN 2120–AA66
regarding aviation safety is found in VORTAC is removed from Lancaster, PA
Amendment of Class E Airspace for Title 49 of the U.S. Code. Subtitle 1, header, and the Williamsport Regional
Lancaster, PA; and Williamsport, PA Section 106, describes the authority of Airport ILS localizer is removed from
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, the Williamsport, PA, header, as neither
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Aviation Programs, describes in more
Administration (FAA), DOT. are used in the descriptors. Also, ‘‘That
detail the scope of the agency’s airspace extending from the surface’’ is
ACTION: Final rule; technical authority. This rulemaking is added to the Class E surface airspace
amendment. promulgated under the authority descriptor of both airports, and ‘‘to a 7-
described in Subtitle VII, Part A, mile radius of the airport ‘‘is added to
SUMMARY: This action amends the legal Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
description of Class E surface airspace at the Class E airspace designated as an
section, the FAA is charged with extension to a Class D surface area of
Lancaster Airport, Lancaster, PA, by prescribing regulations to assign the use
removing the Lancaster VORTAC from Williamsport Regional Airport’s
of airspace necessary to ensure the descriptor.
the header, and rewording the safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
description for clarity. Also, this action airspace. This regulation is within the This is an administrative change and
amends the legal description of Class E scope of that authority as it makes a does not affect the boundaries, or
surface airspace at Williamsport clerical correction to the headers and operating requirements of the airspace,
Regional Airport, Williamsport, PA, by descriptions of Lancaster Airport, therefore, notice and public procedure
removing the Williamsport Regional Lancaster, PA, and Williamsport under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary.
Airport ILS localizer from the header, Regional Airport, Williamsport, PA. Regulatory Notices and Analyses
and rewording the description for
clarity. Finally, this action amends the History The FAA has determined that this
legal description of Class E airspace The FAA Aeronautical Information regulation only involves an established
designated as an extension to Class D Services branch found the Class E body of technical regulations for which
airspace at Williamsport Regional surface airspace descriptors for frequent and routine amendments are
Airport by rewording the description for Lancaster Airport, Lancaster, PA, and necessary to keep them operationally
clarity. This action does not affect the Williamsport Regional Airport, current. Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is
boundaries or operating requirements of Williamsport, PA required clarification not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’
the airspace. as published in FAA Order 7400.11C, under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, November 8, Airspace Designations and Reporting a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT
2018. The Director of the Federal Points. The headers of Class E surface Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
Register approves this incorporation by area airspace were incorrect in the FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3)
reference action under title 1, Code of Order. Also, a clerical amendment in does not warrant preparation of a
Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to the legal description also is made to the regulatory evaluation as the anticipated
the annual revision of FAA Order airspace designation, by adding verbiage impact is so minimal. Since this is a
7400.11 and publication of conforming to the description, for clarity. routine matter that only affects air traffic
amendments. Class E airspace designations are procedures and air navigation, it is
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11.C published in paragraph 6002, and 6004, certified that this rule, when
Airspace Designations and Reporting respectively, of FAA Order 7400.11C promulgated, does not have a significant
Points, and subsequent amendments can dated August 13, 2018, and effective economic impact on a substantial
be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ September 15, 2018, which is number of small entities under the
airtraffic/publications/. For further incorporated by reference in 14 CFR criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
information, you can contact the part 71.1. The Class E airspace Environmental Review
Airspace Policy and Regulations Group, designations listed in this document
Federal Aviation Administration, 800 will be published subsequently in the The FAA has determined that this
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, Order. action qualifies for categorical exclusion
DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. under the National Environmental
The Order is also available for Availability and Summary of Policy Act in accordance with FAA
inspection at the National Archives and Documents for Incorporation by Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental
Records Administration (NARA). For Reference Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’
information on the availability of this This document amends FAA Order paragraph 5–6.5.a. This airspace action
material at NARA, call (202) 741–6030, 7400.11C, Airspace Designations and is not expected to cause any potentially
or go to https://www.archives.gov/ Reporting Points, dated August 13, significant environmental impacts, and
federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. 2018, and effective September 15, 2018. no extraordinary circumstances exist
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FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace FAA Order 7400.11C is publicly that warrant preparation of an
Designations and Reporting Points, is available as listed in the ADDRESSES environmental assessment.
published yearly and effective on section of this document. FAA Order Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
September 15. 7400.11C lists Class A, B, C, D, and E
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John airspace areas, air traffic service routes, Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Fornito, Operations Support Group, and reporting points. Navigation (air).
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Adoption of the Amendment and within an 11.3-mile radius of the airport roof repairs. The Borden Avenue Bridge
extending clockwise from the 004° bearing to across Dutch Kills, Queens, has a
In consideration of the foregoing, the the 099° bearing from the airport and within
Federal Aviation Administration vertical clearance in the closed position
3.5 miles south of the airport east localizer
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: of 4 feet at mean high water and 9 feet
course extending from the 4.2-mile radius of
the airport east to the 099° bearing from the
at mean low water. The existing bridge
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, airport. operating regulations are found at 33
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR CFR 117.801(c).
Issued in College Park, Georgia, on October This temporary deviation allows the
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND 3, 2018.
REPORTING POINTS Borden Avenue Bridge to stay in the
Ryan W. Almasy, closed position from 12:01 a.m. on
■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern September 28, 2018 to 11:59 p.m. on
continues to read as follows: Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. November 17, 2018. At no time can the
[FR Doc. 2018–22254 Filed 10–15–18; 8:45 am] bridge open to marine traffic. No one
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 40103, 40113,
40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959– BILLING CODE 4910–13–P has signaled to request that this bridge
1963 Comp., p. 389. open to marine traffic since December
15, 2014. The bridge will not be able to
§ 71.1 [Amended]
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND open for emergencies and there is no
■ 2. The incorporation by reference in SECURITY immediate alternate route for vessels to
14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation pass.
Administration Order 7400.11C, Coast Guard The Coast Guard will also inform the
Airspace Designations and Reporting users of the waterways through our
Points, dated August 13, 2018, effective 33 CFR Part 117 Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners
September 15, 2018, is amended as [Docket No. USCG–2018–0434] of the change in operating schedule for
follows: the bridge so that vessel operators can
Paragraph 6002 Class E Surface Area Drawbridge Operation Regulation; arrange their transits to minimize any
Airspace. Dutch Kills, Queens, NY impact caused by the temporary
* * * * * deviation.
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e),
AEA PA E2 Lancaster, PA [Amended] ACTION:Notice of deviation from the drawbridge must return to its regular
Lancaster Airport, PA drawbridge regulation. operating schedule immediately at the
(Lat. 40°07′21″ N, long. 76°17′40″ W) end of the effective period of this
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation. This deviation
That airspace extending from the surface
within a 4.1-mile radius of Lancaster Airport, temporary deviation from the operating from the operating regulations is
and that airspace extending upward from the schedule that governs the Borden authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
surface. This Class E airspace area is effective Avenue Bridge across Dutch Kills, mile
during the specific dates and times 1.2, at Queens, NY. The deviation is Dated: October 11, 2018.
established in advance by a Notice to necessary to facilitate bridge repairs. C.J. Bisignano,
Airmen. The effective date and time will This temporary deviation allows the Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist,
thereafter be continuously published in the bridge to remain in the closed-to- First Coast Guard District.
Chart Supplement. navigation position during bridge [FR Doc. 2018–22448 Filed 10–15–18; 8:45 am]
* * * * * repairs. BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
AEA PA E2 Williamsport, PA [Amended] DATES: This deviation is effective
Williamsport Regional Airport, PA without actual notice from October 16,
(Lat. 41°14′30″ N, long. 76°55′19″ W) 2018 to 11:59 p.m. on November 17, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
That airspace extending from the surface 2018. For enforcement purposes, actual
within a 4.2-mile radius of Williamsport notice will be used will be used from 34 CFR Parts 611, 614, 636, 649, 680,
Regional Airport. This Class E airspace area 12:01 a.m. on September 28, 2018 to 693, and 695–699
is effective during the specific dates and October 16, 2018. RIN 1840–AD32; 1840–AD33
times established in advance by a Notice to
Airmen. The effective date and time will ADDRESSES: The docket for this
deviation, USCG–2018–0434 is available Outdated Regulations—Teacher
thereafter be continuously published in the
Chart Supplement. at http://www.regulations.gov. Type the Quality Enhancement Grants Program
docket number in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and Preparing Tomorrow’s Teachers to
Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Use Technology (PT3) Program
Designated as an Extension to a Class D and click ‘‘SEARCH’’. Click on Open
Surface Area. Docket Folder on the line associated AGENCY: Office of Postsecondary
* * * * * with this deviation. Education, Department of Education.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If ACTION: Final regulations.
AEA PA E4 Williamsport, PA [Amended] you have questions on this temporary
Williamsport Regional Airport, PA deviation, call or email Stephanie E. SUMMARY: The Secretary removes
(Lat. 41°14′30″ N, long. 76°55′19″ W) Lopez, Bridge Management Specialist, outdated regulations for two programs
Williamsport Regional Airport ILS localizer First District Bridge Branch, U.S. Coast no longer authorized by Federal law:
(Lat. 41°14′17″ N, long. 76°56′17″ W) Guard; telephone 212–514–4335, email The Teacher Quality Enhancement
That airspace extending upward from the Stephanie.E.Lopez@uscg.mil. Grants (TQE) program and the Preparing
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surface from the 4.2-mile radius of
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Tomorrow’s Teachers to Use
Williamsport Regional Airport to a 7-mile Technology (PT3) program. Therefore,
radius of the airport, extending clockwise The owner of the bridge, the New
York City Department of Transportation, the associated regulations are
from a 270° bearing to the 312° bearing from unnecessary.
the airport and within an 11.3-mile radius of requested a temporary deviation to
the airport extending clockwise from the 312° facilitate punch list work involving the DATES: This action is effective October
bearing to the 350° bearing from the airport Borden Avenue Bridge control house 16, 2018.
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| Action | Final rule; technical amendment. | |
| 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 Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; telephone (404) 305-6364. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 52147 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA66 | |
| CFR Associated | Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (Air) |
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