83 FR 55306 - Proposed Revocation of Class E Airspace; Beeville-Chase Field, TX
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 214 (November 5, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 214 (November 5, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-23893 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 214 (Monday, November 5, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 55306-55308] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-23893] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0917; Airspace Docket No. 18-ASW-14] RIN 2120-AA66 Proposed Revocation of Class E Airspace; Beeville-Chase Field, TX AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action proposes to remove Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Chase Field Industrial Airport, Beeville-Chase Field, TX. The FAA is proposing this action due to the cancellation of the standard instrument approach procedures at the airport making the airspace no longer necessary. DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 20, 2018. ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 366-9826, or (800) 647-5527. You must identify FAA Docket No. FAA-2018-0917; Airspace Docket No. 18-ASW-14, [[Page 55307]] at the beginning of your comments. You may also submit comments through the internet at http://www.regulations.gov. You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any comments received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets Office between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. FAA Order 7400.11C, 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 7400.11C at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to http://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: Rebecca Shelby, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5857. 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 remove Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Chase Field Industrial Airport, Beeville-Chase Field, TX, that is no longer required. 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. Commenters 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-2018-0917/ Airspace Docket No. 18-ASW-14.'' 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. 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 Federal Aviation Administration, Air Traffic Organization, Central Service Center, Operations Support Group, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177. Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference This document proposes to amend 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 Proposal The FAA is proposing an amendment to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by removing Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Chase Field Industrial Airport, Beeville-Chase Field, TX. The FAA is proposing this action due to the cancellation of the standard instrument approach procedures at the airport making the airspace no longer necessary. 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 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, 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 will 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: [[Page 55308]] 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 7400.11C, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 13, 2018, and 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. * * * * * ASW TX E5 Beeville-Chase Field, TX [Removed] Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on October 25, 2018. Walter Tweedy, Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center. [FR Doc. 2018-23893 Filed 11-2-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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attached bolts and nuts that are loose, (k) Other FAA AD Provisions 2018–0151, dated July 16, 2018, for related
broken, or missing) are detected, before The following provisions also apply to this information. This MCAI may be found in the
further flight, replace each affected part with AD: AD docket on the internet at http://
a serviceable part in accordance with the (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance www.regulations.gov by searching for and
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus (AMOCs): The Manager, International locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0904.
Service Bulletin A330–27–3226, dated April Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, (2) For more information about this AD,
5, 2018; Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27– has the authority to approve AMOCs for this contact Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace
4206, dated April 3, 2018; or Airbus Service AD, if requested using the procedures found Engineer, International Section, Transport
Bulletin A340–27–5071, dated April 3, 2018; in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th
as applicable, or using a method approved by 39.19, send your request to your principal St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax:
the Manager, International Section, Transport inspector or local Flight Standards District 206–231–3229.
Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Office, as appropriate. If sending information (3) For service information identified in
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus directly to the International Section, send it this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
SAS’s EASA Design Organization Approval to the attention of the person identified in Office—EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine
(DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. Information may No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; phone:
must include the DOA-authorized signature. be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80;
(2) If, during any general visual inspection REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any email: airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate internet: http://www.airbus.com. You may
corrosion is detected or any ruptured, loose, principal inspector, or lacking a principal view this service information at the FAA,
or missing components (including any inspector, the manager of the local flight Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South
attached bolts that are loose, broken, or standards district office/certificate holding 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information
missing) are detected, before further flight, district office. on the availability of this material at the
replace each affected part with a serviceable (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any FAA, call 206–231–3195.
part in accordance with the Accomplishment requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330–
be accomplished using a method approved October 19, 2018.
27–3226, dated April 5, 2018; Airbus Service
Bulletin A340–27–4206, dated April 3, 2018; by the Manager, International Section, Michael Kaszycki,
or Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27–5071, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or using Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
dated April 3, 2018; as applicable, or using a method approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Service.
a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards [FR Doc. 2018–23692 Filed 11–2–18; 8:45 am]
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus SAS’s
EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus SAS’s
EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized
approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
signature. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(3) If, during any detailed inspection service information contains procedures or
required by paragraph (h)(2) of this AD, any tests that are identified as RC, those Federal Aviation Administration
corrosion is detected or any ruptured, loose, procedures and tests must be done to comply
or missing components (including any with this AD; any procedures or tests that are 14 CFR Part 71
attached bolts and nuts that are loose, not identified as RC are recommended. Those
procedures and tests that are not identified [Docket No. FAA–2018–0917; Airspace
broken, or missing) are detected, before Docket No. 18–ASW–14]
as RC may be deviated from using accepted
further flight, replace each affected part with
methods in accordance with the operator’s
a serviceable part in accordance with the RIN 2120–AA66
maintenance or inspection program without
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
Service Bulletin A330–27–3226, dated April
the procedures and tests identified as RC can Proposed Revocation of Class E
5, 2018; Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27– be done and the airplane can be put back in Airspace; Beeville-Chase Field, TX
4206, dated April 3, 2018; or Airbus Service an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
Bulletin A340–27–5071, dated April 3, 2018; AGENCY: Federal Aviation
changes to procedures or tests identified as
as applicable, or using a method approved by RC require approval of an AMOC. Administration (FAA), DOT.
the Manager, International Section, Transport (4) Reporting Requirements: A federal ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a (NPRM).
SAS’s EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, person is not required to respond to, nor
the approval must include the DOA- shall a person be subject to a penalty for SUMMARY: This action proposes to
authorized signature. failure to comply with a collection of remove Class E airspace extending
(j) Reporting information subject to the requirements of upward from 700 feet above the surface
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that at Chase Field Industrial Airport,
At the applicable time specified in collection of information displays a current
paragraph (k)(1) or (k)(2) of this AD: Report Beeville-Chase Field, TX. The FAA is
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
the results (positive or negative) of each Control Number for this information
proposing this action due to the
inspection required by paragraphs (h)(1) and collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for cancellation of the standard instrument
(h)(2) of this AD to Airbus Service Bulletin this collection of information is estimated to approach procedures at the airport
Reporting Online Application on Airbus be approximately 1 hour per response, making the airspace no longer
World (https://w3.airbus.com/), or submit the including the time for reviewing instructions, necessary.
results to Airbus in accordance with the completing and reviewing the collection of
instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330– DATES: Comments must be received on
information. All responses to this collection
27–3226, dated April 5, 2018; Airbus Service of information are mandatory. Comments or before December 20, 2018.
Bulletin A340–27–4206, dated April 3, 2018; concerning the accuracy of this burden and ADDRESSES: Send comments on this
or Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27–5071, suggestions for reducing the burden should proposal to the U.S. Department of
dated April 3, 2018. be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Transportation, Docket Operations,
(1) If the inspection was done on or after Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20591, Attn: West Building Ground Floor, Room
the effective date of this AD: Submit the Information Collection Clearance Officer,
report within 90 days after the inspection. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
AES–200.
(2) If the inspection was done before the Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202)
effective date of this AD: Submit the report (l) Related Information 366–9826, or (800) 647–5527. You must
within 90 days after the effective date of this (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing identify FAA Docket No. FAA–2018–
AD. Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 0917; Airspace Docket No. 18–ASW–14,
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PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, DATES: Comments must be received on Comments Invited
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR or before December 20, 2018. Interested parties are invited to
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND ADDRESSES: Send comments on this participate in this proposed rulemaking
REPORTING POINTS proposal to the U.S. Department of by submitting such written data, views,
Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 or arguments as they may desire.
■ 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR
New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building Comments that provide the factual basis
part 71 continues to read as follows:
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, supporting the views and suggestions
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, Washington, DC 20590; telephone: presented are particularly helpful in
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1(800) 647–5527, or (202) 366–9826. developing reasoned regulatory
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. You must identify FAA Docket No. decisions on the proposal. Comments
§ 71.1 [Amended] FAA–2018–0713; Airspace Docket No. are specifically invited on the overall
■ 2. The incorporation by reference in 18–AWP–10 at the beginning of your regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11C, comments. You may also submit environmental, and energy-related
Airspace Designations and Reporting comments through the internet at http:// aspects of the proposal.
Points, dated August 13, 2018, and www.regulations.gov. Communications should identify both
effective September 15, 2018, is FAA Order 7400.11C, Airspace docket numbers (FAA Docket No. FAA–
amended as follows: Designations and Reporting Points, and 2018–0713; Airspace Docket No. 18–
subsequent amendments can be viewed AWP–10) and be submitted in triplicate
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/ to the Docket Management Facility (see
Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More publications/. For further information, ADDRESSES section for address and
Above the Surface of the Earth. you can contact the Airspace Policy phone number). You may also submit
* * * * * Group, Federal Aviation comments through the internet at http://
Administration, 800 Independence www.regulations.gov.
ASW TX E5 Beeville-Chase Field, TX
[Removed] Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; Commenters wishing the FAA to
telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is acknowledge receipt of their comments
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on October 25, also available for inspection at the on this action must submit with those
2018. National Archives and Records comments a self-addressed, stamped
Walter Tweedy, Administration (NARA). For postcard on which the following
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, information on the availability of FAA statement is made: ‘‘Comments to FAA
ATO Central Service Center. Order 7400.11C at NARA, call (202) Docket No. FAA–2018–0713; Airspace
[FR Doc. 2018–23893 Filed 11–2–18; 8:45 am] 741–6030, or go to https:// Docket No. 18–AWP–10.’’ The postcard
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ will be date/time stamped and returned
ibr-locations.html. to the commenter.
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace All communications received on or
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Designations and Reporting Points, is before the specified comment closing
published yearly and effective on date will be considered before taking
Federal Aviation Administration September 15. action on the proposed rule. The
proposal contained in this action may
14 CFR Part 71 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
be changed in light of comments
Kenneth Ready, Airspace Policy Group,
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0713; Airspace received. All comments submitted will
Office of Airspace Services, Federal
Docket No. 18–AWP–10] be available for examination in the
Aviation Administration, 800
public docket both before and after the
RIN 2120–AA66 Independence Avenue SW, Washington,
comment closing date. A report
DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783.
summarizing each substantive public
Proposed Amendment of Air Traffic SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: contact with FAA personnel concerned
Service (ATS) Routes; Western United
Authority for This Rulemaking with this rulemaking will be filed in the
States
docket.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation The FAA’s authority to issue rules
regarding aviation safety is found in Availability of NPRMs
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code. An electronic copy of this document
(NPRM). Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the may be downloaded through the
authority of the FAA Administrator. internet at http://www.regulations.gov.
SUMMARY: This action proposes to Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, Recently published rulemaking
amend two jet routes (J–65 and J–110), describes in more detail the scope of the documents can also be accessed through
and three domestic VOR Federal agency’s authority. This rulemaking is the FAA’s web page at http://
airways (V–23, V–165, and V–230) in promulgated under the authority www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/
the western United States. These described in Subtitle VII, Part A, airspace_amendments/.
modifications are necessary due to the Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that You may review the public docket
planned decommissioning of the Clovis, section, the FAA is charged with containing the proposal, any comments
CA, VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) prescribing regulations to assign the use received and any final disposition in
portion of the VOR/tactical air of the airspace necessary to ensure the person in the Dockets Office (see
navigation (VORTAC) navigation aid safety of aircraft and the efficient use of ADDRESSES section for address and
(NAVAID), which provides navigation airspace. This regulation is within the phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and
guidance for portions of the affected air scope of that authority as it would 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday,
traffic service (ATS) routes. The Clovis, support the route structure as necessary except federal holidays. An informal
CA, VOR is being decommissioned as to preserve the safe and efficient flow of docket may also be examined during
part of the FAA’s VOR Minimum air traffic within the National Airspace normal business hours at the office of
Operational Network (MON) program. System. the Western Service Center, Operations
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| Collection | Federal Register | |
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| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | Comments must be received on or before December 20, 2018. | |
| Contact | Rebecca Shelby, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5857. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 55306 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA66 | |
| CFR Associated | Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (Air) |
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