83 FR 5705 - Establishment of Class E Airspace; Johnson City, TN
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 28 (February 9, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 28 (February 9, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-02324 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 28 (Friday, February 9, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 5705-5706] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-02324] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0279; Airspace Docket No. 17-ASO-10] Establishment of Class E Airspace; Johnson City, TN AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action establishes Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Johnson City, TN, to accommodate new area navigation (RNAV) global positioning system (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures (SIAPs) serving Johnson City Medical Center Heliport. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the heliport. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, March 29, 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: John Fornito, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; 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 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 establishes Class E airspace at Johnson City Medical Center Heliport, Johnson City, TN, to support IFR operations under standard instrument approach procedures at the heliport. History The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register (82 FR 24268, May 26, 2017) for Docket No. FAA-2017-0279 to establish Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Johnson City Medical Center Heliport, Johnson City, TN, due to the new RNAV (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures for IFR operations at the heliport. 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 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 [[Page 5706]] 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 action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by establishing Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile radius of Johnson City Medical Center Heliport, Johnson City, TN. This action provides the controlled airspace required to support the new RNAV (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures for IFR operations at Johnson City Medical Center Heliport. 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 5-6.5a. 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 FAA 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(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 Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, 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. * * * * * ASO KY E5 Johnson City, TN [New] Johnson City Medical Center Heliport, TN (Lat. 36[deg]18'26'' N, long. 82[deg]23'10'' W) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile radius of Johnson City Medical Center Heliport. Issued in College Park, Georgia, on January 30, 2018. Ryan W. Almasy, Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. [FR Doc. 2018-02324 Filed 2-8-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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2018 (the effective date of this AD), then only Fort Worth ACO Branch, FAA, 10101 published yearly and effective on
paragraph (h)(2) of this AD applies. Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas 76177– September 15.
1524; telephone: (817) 222–5131; fax: (817)
(g) Determine Number of Affected Pitot FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
222–5245; email: jonathan.kim@faa.gov.
Probes Installed Fornito, Operations Support Group,
Within 30 days after March 16, 2018 (the Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
effective date of this AD), inspect the February 2, 2018. Administration, P.O. Box 20636,
airplane to determine the number of pitot Melvin J. Johnson, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404)
probes identified in paragraph (c)(1) of this Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, 305–6364.
AD that are installed on the airplane. This Aircraft Certification Service. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
inspection can be performed through a [FR Doc. 2018–02550 Filed 2–8–18; 8:45 am]
review of maintenance records in lieu of a
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Authority for This Rulemaking
physical inspection of the product if the
serial number and repair date can be
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
positively identified from the review. If the regarding aviation safety is found in
serial number cannot be positively identified DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Title 49 of the United States Code.
from a review of the aircraft’s maintenance Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
records or from the outside of the airplane, Federal Aviation Administration authority of the FAA Administrator.
this may require the pitot probe to be Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
removed from the fuselage to view the serial 14 CFR Part 71 describes in more detail the scope of the
number at the inner base of the probe. If it agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
is determined that no more than one pitot [Docket No. FAA–2017–0279; Airspace
Docket No. 17–ASO–10] promulgated under the authority
probe identified in paragraph (c)(1) of this
AD is installed on the airplane, no further described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
action is required except for the ongoing Establishment of Class E Airspace; Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
requirement in paragraph (h)(2) of this AD. Johnson City, TN section, the FAA is charged with
prescribing regulations to assign the use
(h) Replace Affected Pitot Probes AGENCY: Federal Aviation of airspace necessary to ensure the
(1) If it is determined that more than one Administration (FAA), DOT. safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
pitot probe identified in paragraph (c)(1) of ACTION: Final rule. airspace. This regulation is within the
this AD is installed on the airplane during
scope of that authority as it establishes
the inspection required in paragraph (g) of SUMMARY: This action establishes Class
this AD, within the next 2 months after Class E airspace at Johnson City Medical
E airspace extending upward from 700 Center Heliport, Johnson City, TN, to
March 16, 2018 (the effective date of this
AD), do one of the following so that no more feet above the surface at Johnson City, support IFR operations under standard
than one pitot probe identified in paragraph TN, to accommodate new area instrument approach procedures at the
(c)(1) of this AD is installed on any aircraft navigation (RNAV) global positioning heliport.
simultaneously. system (GPS) standard instrument
(i) Replace the pitot probes that are listed approach procedures (SIAPs) serving History
with pitot probes that do not have a serial Johnson City Medical Center Heliport. The FAA published a notice of
number listed in paragraph (c)(1) of this AD; Controlled airspace is necessary for the proposed rulemaking in the Federal
or safety and management of instrument Register (82 FR 24268, May 26, 2017)
(ii) Replace the pitot probes that are listed
with one that has been properly repaired, and flight rules (IFR) operations at the for Docket No. FAA–2017–0279 to
if repaired by CSI, has a repair date of August heliport. establish Class E airspace extending
1, 2014, or later. This can be done by having upward from 700 feet above the surface
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, March 29,
the existing pitot probe repaired by CSI at Johnson City Medical Center Heliport,
2018. The Director of the Federal
Aerospace, Inc. Johnson City, TN, due to the new RNAV
Register approves this incorporation by
(2) As of March 16, 2018 (the effective date (GPS) standard instrument approach
of this AD), do not install on any airplane a reference action under title 1, Code of
procedures for IFR operations at the
pitot probe having a serial number listed in Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
heliport. Interested parties were invited
paragraph (c)(1) of this AD, unless it has been the annual revision of FAA Order
to participate in this rulemaking effort
properly repaired, and if repaired by CSI 7400.11 and publication of conforming
Aerospace, Inc., has a repair date of August
by submitting written comments on the
amendments.
1, 2014, or later. proposal to the FAA. No comments
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B, were received.
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance Airspace Designations and Reporting Class E airspace designations are
(AMOCs) Points, and subsequent amendments can published in paragraph 6005 of FAA
(1) The Manager, Fort Worth ACO Branch, be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ Order 7400.11B dated August 3, 2017,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs air_traffic/publications/. For further and effective September 15, 2017, which
for this AD, if requested using the procedures information, you can contact the is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
71.1. The Class E airspace designations
Administration, 800 Independence listed in this document will be
principal inspector or local Flight Standards
District Office, as appropriate. If sending Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; published subsequently in the Order.
information directly to the manager of the telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is
also available for inspection at the Availability and Summary of
ACO Branch, send it to the attention of the
person identified in paragraph (j) of this AD. National Archives and Records Documents for Incorporation by
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, Administration (NARA). For Reference
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notify your appropriate principal inspector, information on the availability of FAA This document proposes to amend
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202) FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace
of the local flight standards district office/ 741–6030, or go to https:// Designations and Reporting Points,
certificate holding district office.
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ dated August 3, 2017, and effective
(i) Related Information ibr-locations.html. September 15, 2017. FAA Order
For more information about this AD, FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace 7400.11B is publicly available as listed
contact Jonathan Kim, Aerospace Engineer, Designations and Reporting Points, is in the ADDRESSES section of this
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document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, air_traffic/publications/. For further
air traffic service routes, and reporting 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. information, you can contact the
points. § 71.1 [Amended] Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
The Rule ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591;
This action amends Title 14 Code of 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by Administration Order 7400.11B, also available for inspection at the
establishing Class E airspace extending Airspace Designations and Reporting National Archives and Records
upward from 700 feet above the surface Points, dated August 3, 2017, effective Administration (NARA). For
within a 6.5-mile radius of Johnson City September 15, 2017, is amended as information on the availability of this
Medical Center Heliport, Johnson City, follows: material at NARA, call (202) 741–6030,
TN. This action provides the controlled Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas or go to https://www.archives.gov/
airspace required to support the new Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
RNAV (GPS) standard instrument Above the Surface of the Earth. FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
approach procedures for IFR operations * * * * * Designations and Reporting Points, is
at Johnson City Medical Center Heliport. published yearly and effective on
ASO KY E5 Johnson City, TN [New]
Regulatory Notices and Analyses September 15.
Johnson City Medical Center Heliport, TN
The FAA has determined that this (Lat. 36°18′26″ N, long. 82°23′10″ W) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
regulation only involves an established That airspace extending upward from 700
Clark, Federal Aviation Administration,
body of technical regulations for which feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile Operations Support Group, Western
frequent and routine amendments are radius of Johnson City Medical Center Service Center, 2200 S 216th Street, Des
necessary to keep them operationally Heliport. Moines, WA 98198–6547; telephone
current. Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is Issued in College Park, Georgia, on January
(206) 223–2253.
not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ 30, 2018. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not Ryan W. Almasy, Authority for This Rulemaking
a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. The FAA’s authority to issue rules
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) [FR Doc. 2018–02324 Filed 2–8–18; 8:45 am]
regarding aviation safety is found in
does not warrant preparation of a Title 49 of the United States Code.
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regulatory evaluation as the anticipated Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
impact is so minimal. Since this is a authority of the FAA Administrator.
routine matter that only affects air traffic DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
procedures and air navigation, it is describes in more detail the scope of the
certified that this rule, when Federal Aviation Administration agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
promulgated, does not have a significant promulgated under the authority
economic impact on a substantial 14 CFR Part 71 described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
number of small entities under the Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0897; Airspace
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. section, the FAA is charged with
Docket No. 17–ANM–22]
prescribing regulations to assign the use
Environmental Review
Establishment of Class E Airspace, of airspace necessary to ensure the
The FAA has determined that this safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
Spanish Fork, UT
action qualifies for categorical exclusion airspace. This regulation is within the
under the National Environmental AGENCY: Federal Aviation scope of that authority as it establishes
Policy Act in accordance with FAA Administration (FAA), DOT. Class E airspace extending upward from
Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental ACTION: Final rule. 700 feet above the surface at Spanish
Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ Fork Airport Springville-Woodhouse
paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action SUMMARY: This action establishes Class Field, Spanish Fork, UT, to support
is not expected to cause any potentially E airspace extending upward from 700 standard instrument approach
significant environmental impacts, and feet above the surface, at Spanish Fork procedures for IFR operations at the
no extraordinary circumstances exist Airport Springville-Woodhouse Field, airport.
that warrant preparation of an Spanish Fork, UT, to accommodate new
environmental assessment. area navigation (RNAV) procedures at History
the airport. This action ensures the The FAA published a notice of
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 safety and management of Instrument proposed rulemaking in the Federal
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Flight Rules (IFR) operations within the Register (82 FR 55965; November 27,
Navigation (air). National Airspace System. 2017) for Docket No. FAA–2017–0897 to
Adoption of the Amendment DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, March 29, establish Class E airspace extending
2018. The Director of the Federal upward from 700 feet above the surface
In consideration of the foregoing, the Register approves this incorporation by at Spanish Fork Airport Springville-
FAA amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: reference action under Title 1, Code of Woodhouse Field, Spanish Fork, UT.
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PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to Interested parties were invited to
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR the annual revision of FAA Order participate in this rulemaking effort by
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND 7400.11 and publication of conforming submitting written comments on the
REPORTING POINTS amendments. proposal to the FAA. No comments
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B, were received.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 Airspace Designations and Reporting Class E airspace designations are
continues to read as follows: Points, and subsequent amendments can published in paragraph 6005 of FAA
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| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | Effective 0901 UTC, March 29, 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, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 305-6364. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 5705 | |
| CFR Associated | Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air) |
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