83 FR 63447 - Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Auburn, AL
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 236 (December 10, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 236 (December 10, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-26560 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 236 (Monday, December 10, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 63447-63449] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-26560] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0987; Airspace Docket No. 18-ASO-19] RIN 2120-AA66 Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Auburn, AL AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend Class E airspace extending [[Page 63448]] upward from 700 feet above the surface at Auburn University Regional Airport, Auburn, AL, to accommodate new area navigation (RNAV) global positioning system (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures serving this airport. Also, this action would recognize the airport's name change and update the airport's geographic coordinates. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at this airport. DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 24, 2019. ADDRESSES: Send comments on this rule to: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Bldg. Ground Floor, Rm. W12-140, Washington, DC 20590; Telephone: 1- 800-647-5527, or (202) 366-9826. You must identify the Docket No. FAA- 2018-0987; Airspace Docket No. 18-ASO-19, at the beginning of your comments. You may also submit and review received 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 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 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 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 would amend Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Auburn University Regional Airport, Auburn, AL, to support standard instrument approach procedures for IFR operations at this airport. Comments Invited Interested persons are invited to comment on 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 (Docket No. FAA- 2018-0987 and Airspace Docket No. 18-ASO-19) and be submitted in triplicate to DOT Docket Operations (see ADDRESSES section for the address and phone number). You may also submit comments through the internet at http://www.regulations.gov. Persons wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments on this action must submit with those comments a self-addressed stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ``Comments to FAA Docket No. FAA-2018-0987; Airspace Docket No. 18-ASO-19.'' 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 document may be changed in light of the comments received. All comments submitted will be available for examination in the public docket both before and after the comment closing date. A report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the docket. All communications received on or 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 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 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays at the office of the Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, Room 350, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337. 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 considering an amendment to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 to amend Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.9-mile radius (increased from a 6.5 mile radius) and adding an extension of 11-miles southwest of Auburn University Regional Airport, Auburn, AL, providing the controlled airspace required to support the new RNAV (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures for IFR operations at this airport. Also, this action would recognize the airport's name change to Auburn University Regional Airport, (from Auburn-Opelika Robert G. Pitts Airport), [[Page 63449]] and the geographic coordinates of the airport would be adjusted to be in concert with the FAA's aeronautical database. 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 designations listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order. Regulatory Notices and Analyses The FAA has determined that this proposed 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 will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this proposed rule, when promulgated, will 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 would 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. Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). The Proposed Amendment In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration proposes to amend 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 7400.11C, 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. * * * * * ASO AL E5 Auburn, AL [Amended] Auburn University Regional Airport, AL (Lat. 32[deg]36'54'' N, long. 85[deg]26'02'' W) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.9-mile radius of Auburn University Regional Airport, and within 1.6-miles each side of the 237[deg] bearing from the airport, extending from the 6.9-mile radius to 11 miles southwest of the airport. Issued in College Park, Georgia, on November 29, 2018. Ryan W. Almasy, Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. [FR Doc. 2018-26560 Filed 12-7-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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revised service information. If, during the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus (3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except
inspection required by paragraph (j) of this Service Bulletin A330–53–3228, dated as required by paragraphs (i), (l), (m), and (o)
AD, an affected structural part in the cabin August 18, 2015: Before exceeding 108 of this AD: If any service information
compartment is identified to have a months since the airplane’s first flight, do an contains procedures or tests that are
measured value greater than 26 MS/m or eddy current conductivity test of the forward identified as RC, those procedures and tests
greater than 44.8% IACS, before further cabin overhead compartment, and do all must be done to comply with this AD; any
flight, replace the affected structural part applicable related investigative and procedures or tests that are not identified as
with a serviceable part, in accordance with corrective actions, in accordance with the RC are recommended. Those procedures and
the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus applicable ‘‘additional work’’ task in the tests that are not identified as RC may be
Service Bulletin A330–53–3228, dated Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus deviated from using accepted methods in
August 18, 2015; or Airbus Service Bulletin Service Bulletin A330–53–3228, Revision 01, accordance with the operator’s maintenance
A330–53–3228, Revision 01, dated April 11, dated April 11, 2018. Do all applicable or inspection program without obtaining
2018. As of the effective date of this AD, only related investigative and corrective actions approval of an AMOC, provided the
Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53–3228, before further flight. Where Airbus Service procedures and tests identified as RC can be
Revision 01, dated April 11, 2018, may be Bulletin A330–53–3228, Revision 01, dated done and the airplane can be put back in an
used. April 11, 2018, specifies to contact Airbus for airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
changes to procedures or tests identified as
appropriate action: Before further flight,
(l) Retained Repair of Non-Conforming Parts RC require approval of an AMOC.
accomplish corrective actions in accordance
in the Cabin Compartment, With Revised
with the procedures specified in paragraph (q) Related Information
Service Information and New Alternative
(p)(2) of this AD. (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Actions
(n) No Reporting Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
This paragraph restates the requirements of
Airworthiness Directive 2018–0147, dated
paragraph (l) of AD 2016–16–01, with revised Although Airbus Service Bulletin A330– July 13, 2018, for related information. This
service information and new alternative 53–3227, Revision 02, dated July 25, 2018, MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
actions. If, during the inspection required by and Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53–3228, internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
paragraph (j) of this AD, an affected Revision 01, dated April 11, 2018, specify to searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
structural part in the cabin compartment is submit certain information to the 2018–1005.
identified to have a measured value other manufacturer, and specify that action as (2) For more information about this AD,
than those specified in Figure A–GFAAA, ‘‘RC’’ (required for compliance), this AD does contact Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace
Sheet 01, ‘‘Inspection Flowchart,’’ of Airbus not include that requirement. Engineer, International Section, Transport
Service Bulletin A330–53–3228, dated Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th
August 18, 2015; or to have to a measured (o) Credit for Previous Actions
St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and
value between 22 MS/m and 26 MS/m or This paragraph provides credit for the fax 206–231–3229.
between 37.9 and 44.8% IACS, as specified actions specified in paragraphs (g), (h), and (3) For service information identified in
in Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53–3228, (i) of this AD, if those actions were performed this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
Revision 01, dated April 11, 2018, before before the effective date of this AD using Office—EIAS, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine
further flight, do the actions specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53–3227, No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France;
paragraph (l)(1) or (l)(2) of this AD. As of the Revision 01, dated July 5, 2016. telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
effective date of this AD, only Airbus Service 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
(p) Other FAA AD Provisions
Bulletin A330–53–3228, Revision 01, dated airbus.com; internet http://www.airbus.com.
April 11, 2018, may be used to identify the (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance You may view this service information at the
measured value. (AMOCs): The Manager, International FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
(1) Repair using a method approved by the Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
Manager, International Section, Transport has the authority to approve AMOCs for this information on the availability of this
Standards Branch, FAA; or the EASA; or AD, if requested using the procedures found material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
Airbus SAS’s EASA DOA. If approved by the in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
DOA, the approval must include the DOA- November 23, 2018.
authorized signature. inspector or local Flight Standards District
(2) Do an eddy current inspection to verify Office, as appropriate. If sending information John P. Piccola,
the measurement, in accordance with the directly to the International Section, send it Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus to the attention of the person identified in Aircraft Certification Service.
Service Bulletin A330–53–3228, Revision 01, paragraph (q)(2) of this AD. Information may [FR Doc. 2018–26462 Filed 12–7–18; 8:45 am]
dated April 11, 2018. be emailed to 9-ANM-116-AMOC- BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(i) If an affected structural part in the cabin REQUESTS@faa.gov.
compartment is identified to have a (i) Before using any approved AMOC,
measured value between 22 MS/m and 26 notify your appropriate principal inspector,
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MS/m or between 37.9 and 44.8% IACS, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
before further flight, repair using a method of the local flight standards district office/
Federal Aviation Administration
approved by the Manager, International certificate holding district office.
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; (ii) AMOC letters ANM–116–17–118, dated
or the EASA; or Airbus SAS’s EASA DOA. February 2, 2017, and AIR–676–18–369, 14 CFR Part 71
If approved by the DOA, the approval must dated September 17, 2018, approved [Docket No. FAA–2018–0987; Airspace
include the DOA-authorized signature. previously for AD 2016–16–01, are approved Docket No. 18–ASO–19]
(ii) If an affected structural part in the as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions
cabin compartment is identified to have a of this AD. RIN 2120–AA66
measured value greater than 26 MS/m or (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the
greater than 44.8% IACS, before further effective date of this AD, for any requirement Proposed Amendment of Class E
flight, do the replacement specified in in this AD to obtain corrective actions from Airspace; Auburn, AL
paragraph (k) of this AD. a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(m) New Requirement of This AD: Inspection the Manager, International Section, Transport Administration (FAA), DOT.
of Additional Cabin Locations Standards Branch, FAA; or the EASA; or ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
For an airplane on which the cabin Airbus SAS’s EASA Design Organization (NPRM).
compartment structure was inspected and Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,
corrective actions were done before the the approval must include the DOA- SUMMARY: This action proposes to
effective date of this AD as specified in the authorized signature. amend Class E airspace extending
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and the geographic coordinates of the Airspace Designations and Reporting 366–9826. You must identify the Docket
airport would be adjusted to be in Points, dated August 13, 2018, and No. FAA–2018–0998; Airspace Docket
concert with the FAA’s aeronautical effective September 15, 2018, is No. 18–AEA–19, at the beginning of
database. amended as follows: your comments. You may also submit
Class E airspace designations are comments through the internet at http://
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas
published in Paragraph 6005 of FAA Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More www.regulations.gov.
Order 7400.11C, dated August 13, 2018, Above the Surface of the Earth. FAA Order 7400.11C, Airspace
and effective September 15, 2018, which Designations and Reporting Points, and
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR * * * * *
subsequent amendments can be viewed
71.1. The Class E airspace designations ASO AL E5 Auburn, AL [Amended] on line at http://www.faa.gov/air_
listed in this document will be Auburn University Regional Airport, AL traffic/publications/. For further
published subsequently in the Order. (Lat. 32°36′54″ N, long. 85°26′02″ W) information, you can contact the
Regulatory Notices and Analyses That airspace extending upward from 700 Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation
feet above the surface within a 6.9-mile Administration, 800 Independence
The FAA has determined that this radius of Auburn University Regional Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591;
proposed regulation only involves an Airport, and within 1.6-miles each side of the telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is
established body of technical 237° bearing from the airport, extending from also available for inspection at the
regulations for which frequent and the 6.9-mile radius to 11 miles southwest of
the airport.
National Archives and Records
routine amendments are necessary to Administration (NARA). For
keep them operationally current. It, Issued in College Park, Georgia, on information on the availability of FAA
therefore: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant November 29, 2018. Order 7400.11C at NARA, call (202)
regulatory action’’ under Executive Ryan W. Almasy, 741–6030, or go to https://
Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
rule’’ under DOT Regulatory Policies Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. ibr-locations.html.
and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February [FR Doc. 2018–26560 Filed 12–7–18; 8:45 am] FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Designations and Reporting Points, is
preparation of a regulatory evaluation as published yearly and effective on
the anticipated impact is so minimal. September 15.
Since this is a routine matter that will DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
only affect air traffic procedures and air FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
navigation, it is certified that this Federal Aviation Administration Fornito, Operations Support Group,
proposed rule, when promulgated, will Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
not have a significant economic impact 14 CFR Part 71 Administration, 1701 Columbia Avenue,
on a substantial number of small entities College Park, GA 30337; telephone (404)
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0998; Airspace 305–6364.
under the criteria of the Regulatory Docket No. 18–AEA–19]
Flexibility Act. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
RIN 2120–AA66
Environmental Review Authority for This Rulemaking
This proposal would be subject to an Proposed Amendment of Class E The FAA’s authority to issue rules
environmental analysis in accordance Airspace, Corry, PA regarding aviation safety is found in
with FAA Order 1050.1F, AGENCY: Federal Aviation Title 49 of the United States Code.
‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and Administration (FAA), DOT. Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
Procedures’’ prior to any FAA final authority of the FAA Administrator.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
regulatory action. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
(NPRM). describes in more detail the scope of the
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
SUMMARY: This action proposes to agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, promulgated under the authority
amend Class E airspace extending
Navigation (air). described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
upward from 700 feet above the surface
The Proposed Amendment at Corry-Lawrence Airport, Corry, PA, to Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
accommodate airspace reconfiguration section, the FAA is charged with
In consideration of the foregoing, the prescribing regulations to assign the use
Federal Aviation Administration due to the decommissioning of the
Corry non-directional radio beacon and of airspace necessary to ensure the
proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
follows: cancellation of the NDB approach.
Controlled airspace is necessary for the airspace. This regulation is within the
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, safety and management of instrument scope of that authority, as it would
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR flight rules (IFR) operations at this amend Class E airspace at Corry-
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND airport. This action also would update Lawrence Airport, Corry, PA, to support
REPORTING POINTS the geographic coordinates of this IFR operations at this airport.
airport. Comments Invited
■ 1. The authority citation for part 71
DATES: Comments must be received on Interested persons are invited to
continues to read as follows:
or before January 24, 2019. comment on this proposed rulemaking
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103,
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this by submitting such written data, views,
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. proposal to: The U.S. Department of or arguments, as they may desire.
Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 Comments that provide the factual basis
§ 71.1 [Amended] New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building supporting the views and suggestions
■ 2. The incorporation by reference in Ground Floor, Room W12–140, presented are particularly helpful in
14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation Washington, DC 20590–0001; developing reasoned regulatory
Administration Order 7400.11C, Telephone: (800) 647–5527, or (202) decisions on the proposal. Comments
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| 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 | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | Comments must be received on or before January 24, 2019. | |
| 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 63447 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA66 | |
| CFR Associated | Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (Air) |
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