83 FR 5523 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Fort Scott, KS; and Phillipsburg, KS

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 27 (February 8, 2018)

Page Range		5523-5524
FR Document		2018-02136

This action modifies Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Fort Scott Municipal Airport, Fort Scott, KS, and Phillipsburg Municipal Airport, Phillipsburg, KS. This action is required due to the decommissioning of the Fort Scott non- directional radio beacon (NDB) and the Phillipsburg NDB, and the cancellation of the associated instrument approach procedures. This action enhances the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at these airports.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0523; Airspace Docket No. 17-ACE-9]

Amendment of Class E Airspace; Fort Scott, KS; and Phillipsburg,
KS

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E airspace extending upward from
700 feet above the surface at Fort Scott Municipal Airport, Fort Scott,
KS, and Phillipsburg Municipal Airport, Phillipsburg, KS. This action
is required due to the decommissioning of the Fort Scott non-
directional radio beacon (NDB) and the Phillipsburg NDB, and the
cancellation of the associated instrument approach procedures. This
action enhances the safety and management of instrument flight rules
(IFR) operations at these airports.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, May 24, 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: Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation
Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5711.

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 extending upward from 700 feet above the
surface at Fort Scott Municipal Airport, Fort Scott, KS, and
Phillipsburg Municipal Airport, Phillipsburg, KS, to support IFR
operations at these airports.

History

The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal
Register (82 FR 46426; October 5, 2017) for Docket No. FAA-2017-0523 to
modify Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the
surface at Fort Scott Municipal Airport, Fort Scott, KS, and
Phillipsburg Municipal Airport, Phillipsburg, KS. 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 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 7400.11B, 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)
part 71 modifies Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above
the surface:
Within a 6.4-mile radius (reduced from a 7-mile radius) of Fort
Scott Municipal Airport, Fort Scott, KS; removing the Fort Scott NDB
from the legal description; and removing the extension north of the
NDB;
And within a 6.5-mile radius (reduced from a 7.6-mile radius) of
Phillipsburg Municipal Airport, Phillipsburg, KS; removing the
Phillipsburg NDB from the legal description; and removing the extension
southeast of the NDB.
Airspace reconfiguration is necessary due to the decommissioning of
the Fort Scott NDB and the Phillipsburg NDB, the cancellation of the
associated instrument approach procedures, and to bring the airspace in
compliance with FAA Order 7400.2L, Procedures for Handling Airspace
Matters. Controlled airspace is necessary for safety and the management
of IFR operations at these airports.

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, 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 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 5-6.5.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).

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 7400.11B,
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.

* * * * *

ACE KS E5 Fort Scott, KS [Amended]

Fort Scott Municipal Airport, KS
(Lat. 37[deg]47'54'' N, long. 94[deg]46'10'' W)

That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 6.4-mile radius of Fort Scott Municipal Airport.

* * * * *

ACE KS E5 Phillipsburg, KS [Amended]

Phillipsburg Municipal Airport, KS
(Lat. 39[deg]44'09'' N, long. 99[deg]19'02'' W)

That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 6.5-mile radius of Phillipsburg Municipal Airport.

Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 29, 2018.
Christopher L. Southerland,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2018-02136 Filed 2-7-18; 8:45 am]
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Environmental Review Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 29, Authority for This Rulemaking
2018.
The FAA has determined that this The FAA’s authority to issue rules
Christopher L. Southerland,
action qualifies for categorical exclusion regarding aviation safety is found in
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Title 49 of the United States Code.
under the National Environmental ATO Central Service Center.
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
Policy Act in accordance with FAA [FR Doc. 2018–02136 Filed 2–7–18; 8:45 am] authority of the FAA Administrator.
Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ describes in more detail the scope of the
paragraph 5–6.5.a. This airspace action agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
is not expected to cause any potentially DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION promulgated under the authority
significant environmental impacts, and described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
no extraordinary circumstances exist Federal Aviation Administration
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
that warrant preparation of an section, the FAA is charged with
environmental assessment. 14 CFR Part 71
prescribing regulations to assign the use
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 of the airspace necessary to ensure the
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0344; Airspace safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
Docket No. 17–AWP–11]
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, airspace. This regulation is within the
Navigation (air). Modification of Air Traffic Service scope of that authority as it modifies the
(ATS) Routes; Western United States air traffic service route structure in the
Adoption of the Amendment western United States to maintain the
AGENCY:Federal Aviation efficient flow of air traffic.
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration Administration (FAA), DOT. History
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: ACTION: Final rule. The FAA published a notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, SUMMARY: This action modifies VOR
Federal Register for Docket No. FAA–
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR Federal Airways V–113 and V–244
2017–0344 (82 FR 41182; August 30,
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND which caused navigational aid gaps due
2017). The NPRM proposed to amend
REPORTING POINTS to the decommissioning of Manteca and
two VOR Federal airways, V–113 and
Maxwell VORs.
V–244, in the western United States.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, March Interested parties were invited to
continues to read as follows: 29, 2018. The Director of the Federal participate in this rulemaking effort by
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103,
Register approves this incorporation by submitting written comments on the
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
reference action under Title 1, Code of proposal. One comment was received.
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
the annual revision of FAA, Order Discussion of Comment
§ 71.1 [Amended] 7400.11 and publication of conforming The commenter wrote that V–113
amendments. should be further revised to remove the
■ 2. The incorporation by reference in Priest, CA, VOR from the route because
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B,
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11B, that VOR is decommissioned.
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Airspace Designations and Reporting FAA response: The Priest VOR is in
Points, and subsequent amendments can
Points, dated August 3, 2017, and a shutdown status pending formal
be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/
effective September 15, 2017, is decommissioning. This rule, in part,
air_traffic/publications/. For further
amended as follows: corrects the coordinates defining the
information, you can contact the
PATYY intersection in V–113, while
Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas further amendment of V–113 is being
Administration, 800 Independence
Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More developed for a later date. In the
Above the Surface of the Earth. Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591;
interim, RNAV-equipped aircraft can
telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is
* * * * * continue to navigate along V–113,1 or
also available for inspection at the
they can fly T–329 north-bound or
ACE KS E5 Fort Scott, KS [Amended] National Archives and Records
south-bound between the Paso Robles
Administration (NARA). For
Fort Scott Municipal Airport, KS VORTAC and the Panoche VORTAC, at
(Lat. 37°47′54″ N, long. 94°46′10″ W)
information on the availability of FAA
which point they can resume V–113.
Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202)
That airspace extending upward from 700 For non-RNAV equipped aircraft, ATC
741–6030, or go to http://
feet above the surface within a 6.4-mile could provide radar vectors or issue
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
radius of Fort Scott Municipal Airport. alternative airway routing.
ibr-locations.html.
* * * * * FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Availability and Summary of
Designations and Reporting Points, is Documents for Incorporation by
ACE KS E5 Phillipsburg, KS published yearly and effective on Reference
[Amended] September 15. This document amends FAA Order
Phillipsburg Municipal Airport, KS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 7400.11B, airspace Designations and
nshattuck on DSK9F9SC42PROD with RULES

Kenneth Ready, Airspace Policy Group, Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017,
(Lat. 39°44′09″ N, long. 99°19′02″ W) and effective September 15, 2017. FAA
Office of Airspace Services, Federal
That airspace extending upward from Aviation Administration, 800 Order 7400.11B is publicly available as
700 feet above the surface within a 6.5- Independence Avenue SW, Washington,
1 Advisory Circular 90–108, Use of Suitable Area
mile radius of Phillipsburg Municipal DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783.
Navigation (RNAV) Systems on Conventional
Airport. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Routes and Procedures.

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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, May 24, 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		Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5711.
FR Citation		83 FR 5523
CFR Associated		Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)

83 FR 5523 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Fort Scott, KS; and Phillipsburg, KS

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