83 FR 7363 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Hanford, CA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 35 (February 21, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 35 (February 21, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-03409 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 35 (Wednesday, February 21, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 7363-7365] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-03409] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0856; Airspace Docket No. 17-AWP-10] Amendment of Class E Airspace; Hanford, CA AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 7364]] SUMMARY: This action amends Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Hanford Municipal Airport, Hanford, CA, by enlarging the airspace to accommodate area navigation (RNAV) procedures at the airport, removing the Visalia VHF omnidirectional range/distance measuring equipment (VOR/DME) from the airspace description, and amending the geographic coordinates of the airport. This action also removes Blair Airport from the airport description as the airport no longer exists. This action is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport. 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 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: Tom Clark, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425) 203-4511. 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 at Hanford Municipal Airport, Hanford, CA, to support instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport. History The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register for Docket No. FAA-2017-0856 (82 FR 50594; November 1, 2017) proposing to amend Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Hanford Municipal Airport, Hanford, CA. Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received. The FAA inadvertently omitted in the NPRM that the geographic coordinates of the airport are adjusted and makes the notation in the rule. Except for this notation, this rule is the same as published in the NPRM. 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 designation 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 The FAA is amending title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by amending Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Hanford Municipal Airport, Hanford, CA, to accommodate area navigation (RNAV) procedures at the airport. The Class E airspace area is modified to within 1.8 miles southwest and 3.2 miles northeast of the 332[deg] bearing from the airport extending to 6.2 miles northwest of the airport (from within a 2.6-mile radius), and within 1.8 miles southwest and 3.2 miles northeast (from within 1.5 miles each side) of the 152[deg] bearing from the airport extending to 6.2 miles southeast of the airport (from 5 miles southeast), and within 1.3 miles each side of the 067[deg] bearing from the airport (from 1.8 miles north and 2.3 miles south of the Visalia VOR/DME) extending to 7.7 miles northeast of the airport. Also, this action amends the geographic coordinates for the airport, removes the reference to the Visalia VOR/DME in the legal description as the FAA transitions from ground-based to satellite-based navigation; and removes Blair Airport from the legal description as the airport no longer exists. 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, will 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 Federal Aviation Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: [[Page 7365]] 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 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. * * * * * AWP CA E5 Hanford, CA [Amended] Hanford Municipal Airport, CA (Lat. 36[deg]19'00'' N, long. 119[deg]37'40'' W) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within 1.8 miles southwest and 3.2 miles northeast of a 332[deg] bearing from Hanford Municipal Airport extending to 6.2 miles northwest of the airport, and within 1.8 miles southwest and 3.2 miles northeast of a 152[deg] bearing from the airport extending to 6.2 miles southeast of the airport, and within 1.3 miles each side of a 067[deg] bearing from the airport extending to 7.7 miles northeast of the airport. Issued in Seattle, Washington, on February 7, 2018. B.G. Chew, Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center. [FR Doc. 2018-03409 Filed 2-20-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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respectively, rounded to the nearest Executive Order 13771 § 107.665 [Amended]
dollar. ■ 2. In § 107.665, remove ‘‘$254’’ and
This rule is not an Executive Order
III. Justification for Final Rule 13771 regulatory action because this add in its place ‘‘$259’’.
The Inflation Adjustment Act rule is not significant under Executive
PART 120—BUSINESS LOANS
provides that agencies shall annually Order 12866.
adjust civil monetary penalties for Paperwork Reduction Act ■ 3. The authority citation for part 120
inflation notwithstanding Section 553 of continues to read as follows:
the APA. Additionally, the Inflation SBA has determined that this rule Authority: 15 U.S.C. 634(b)(6), (b)(7),
Adjustment Act provides a does not impose additional reporting or (b)(14), (h) and note, 636(a), (h) and (m), 650,
nondiscretionary cost-of-living formula recordkeeping requirements. 687(f), 696(3) and 697(a) and (e); Pub. L. 111–
for annual adjustment of the civil 5, 123 Stat. 115; Pub. L. 111–240, 124 Stat.
Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)
monetary penalties. For these reasons, 2504; Pub. L. 114–38, 129 Stat. 437.
the requirements in sections 553(b), (c), The RFA requires agencies to consider
and (d) of the APA, relating to notice § 120.465 [Amended]
the effect of their regulatory actions on
and comment and requiring that a rule small entities, including small non- ■ 4. In § 120.465, amend paragraph (b)
be effective 30 days after publication in profit businesses, and small local by removing ‘‘$6,331’’ and adding in its
the Federal Register, are inapplicable. governments. Pursuant to the RFA, place ‘‘$6,460’’.
IV. Justification for Immediate Effective when an agency issues a rule the agency
must prepare an analysis that describes PART 142—PROGRAM FRAUD CIVIL
Date REMEDIES ACT REGULATIONS
whether the impact of the rule will have
Section 553(d) requires agencies to a significant economic impact on a
publish their rules at least 30 days ■ 5. The authority citation for part 142
substantial number of such small continues to read as follows:
before their effective dates, except if the entities. However, the RFA requires
agency finds for good cause that the such analysis only where notice and Authority: 15 U.S.C. 634(b); 31 U.S.C.
delay is impracticable, unnecessary, or comment rulemaking is required. As 3803(g)(2).
contrary to the public interest. By stated above, SBA has express statutory
expressly exempting this rule from § 142.1 [Amended]
authority to issue this rule without
section 553, the 2015 Inflation regard to the notice and comment ■ 6. In § 142.1, amend paragraph (b) by
Adjustment Improvements Act has requirement of the Administrative removing ‘‘$10,781’’ and adding in its
provided SBA with the good cause Procedure Act. Since notice and place ‘‘$11,181’’.
justification for this rule to become comment is not required before this rule
effective on the date it is published in PART 146—NEW RESTRICTIONS ON
is issued, SBA is not required to prepare LOBBYING
the Federal Register. a regulatory analysis.
Compliance With Executive Orders List of Subjects ■ 7. The authority citation for part 146
12866, 12988, 13132, 13771, and the continues to read as follows:
Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Ch. 13 CFR Part 107
Authority: Section 319, Pub. L. 101–121
35) and the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 (31 U.S.C. 1352); 15 U.S.C. 634(b)(6).
Investment companies, Loan
U.S.C. 601–612)
programs—business, Reporting and § 146.400 [Amended]
Executive Order 12866 recordkeeping requirements, Small
The Office of Management and Budget businesses. ■ 8. In § 146.400, amend paragraphs (a),
has determined that this final rule is not (b), and (e) by removing ‘‘$19,246’’
13 CFR Part 120 wherever it appears and adding in its
a significant regulatory action under
Executive Order 12866. This is also not Loan programs—business, Reporting place ‘‘$19,639’’ and by removing
a major rule under the Congressional and recordkeeping requirements, Small ‘‘$192,459’’ and adding in its place
Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 800. businesses. ‘‘$196,387’’.
Dated: February 12, 2018.
Executive Order 12988 13 CFR Part 142
Linda E. McMahon,
This action meets applicable Administrative practice and Administrator.
standards set forth in Sections 3(a) and procedure, Claims, Fraud, Penalties. [FR Doc. 2018–03490 Filed 2–20–18; 8:45 am]
3(b)(2) of Executive Order 12988, Civil
13 CFR Part 146 BILLING CODE 8025–01–P
Justice Reform, to minimize litigation,
eliminate ambiguity, and reduce Government contracts, Grant
burden. The action does not have programs, Loan programs, Lobbying,
retroactive or preemptive effect. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Penalties, Reporting and recordkeeping
Executive Order 13132 requirements. Federal Aviation Administration
For the purpose of Executive Order For the reasons set forth in the
13132, SBA has determined that the rule preamble, SBA amends 13 CFR parts 14 CFR Part 71
will not have substantial direct effects 107, 120, 142, and 146 as follows: [Docket No. FAA–2017–0856; Airspace
on the States, on the relationship Docket No. 17–AWP–10]
between the national government and PART 107—SMALL BUSINESS
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the States, or on the distribution of INVESTMENT COMPANIES Amendment of Class E Airspace;
power and responsibilities among the Hanford, CA
various levels of government. Therefore, ■ 1. The authority citation for part 107
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
this final rule has no federalism continues to read as follows:
Administration (FAA), DOT.
implications warranting preparation of a Authority: 15 U.S.C. 681, 683, 687(c), 687b, ACTION: Final rule.
federalism assessment. 687d, 687g, 687m.
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PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, May 24, Interested parties were invited to
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR 2018. The Director of the Federal participate in this rulemaking effort by
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND Register approves this incorporation by submitting written comments on the
REPORTING POINTS reference action under Title 1, Code of proposal to the FAA. No comments
Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to were received.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 the annual revision of FAA Order Class E airspace designations are
continues to read as follows: 7400.11 and publication of conforming published in paragraph 6005 of FAA
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, amendments. Order 7400.11B, dated August 3, 2017,
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B, and effective September 15, 2017, which
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. Airspace Designations and Reporting is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
Points, and subsequent amendments can 71.1. The Class E airspace designation
§ 71.1 [Amended]
be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ listed in this document will be
■ 2. The incorporation by reference in air_traffic/publications/. For further published subsequently in the Order.
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11B, information, you can contact the
Airspace Designations and Reporting Availability and Summary of
Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Documents for Incorporation by
Points, dated August 3, 2017, and Administration, 800 Independence
effective September 15, 2017, is Reference
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591;
amended as follows: telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is This document amends FAA Order
also available for inspection at the 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas
Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More National Archives and Records Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017,
Above the Surface of the Earth. Administration (NARA). For and effective September 15, 2017. FAA
* * * * * information on the availability of this Order 7400.11B is publicly available as
material at NARA, call (202) 741–6030, listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
AWP CA E5 Hanford, CA [Amended] document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists
or go to https://www.archives.gov/
Hanford Municipal Airport, CA federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
(Lat. 36°19′00″ N, long. 119°37′40″ W) air traffic service routes, and reporting
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
That airspace extending upward from 700 Designations and Reporting Points, is points.
feet above the surface within 1.8 miles
southwest and 3.2 miles northeast of a 332° published yearly and effective on The Rule
bearing from Hanford Municipal Airport September 15. The FAA is amending Title 14 Code
extending to 6.2 miles northwest of the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71
airport, and within 1.8 miles southwest and Clark, Federal Aviation Administration, by establishing Class E airspace
3.2 miles northeast of a 152° bearing from the Operations Support Group, Western
airport extending to 6.2 miles southeast of
extending upward from 700 feet above
Service Center, 2200 S 216th Street, Des the surface at Rangely Airport, Rangely,
the airport, and within 1.3 miles each side of
Moines, WA 98198; telephone (206) CO, within an area approximately 10
a 067° bearing from the airport extending to
7.7 miles northeast of the airport. 231–2253. miles wide, from north to south, and
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: extending to approximately 10 miles
Issued in Seattle, Washington, on February
7, 2018. Authority for This Rulemaking east and 12 miles west of the airport.
B.G. Chew, The FAA’s authority to issue rules Regulatory Notices and Analyses
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, regarding aviation safety is found in The FAA has determined that this
Western Service Center. Title 49 of the United States Code. regulation only involves an established
[FR Doc. 2018–03409 Filed 2–20–18; 8:45 am] Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the body of technical regulations for which
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P authority of the FAA Administrator. frequent and routine amendments are
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, necessary to keep them operationally
describes in more detail the scope of the current, is non-controversial and
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION agency’s authority. This rulemaking is unlikely to result in adverse or negative
Federal Aviation Administration promulgated under the authority comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a
described in Subtitle VII, Part A, ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under
14 CFR Part 71 Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a
section, the FAA is charged with ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0972; Airspace prescribing regulations to assign the use Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
Docket No. 16–ANM–9] of airspace necessary to ensure the FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3)
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of does not warrant preparation of a
Establishment of Class E Airspace, airspace. This regulation is within the Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated
Rangely, CO scope of that authority as it establishes impact is so minimal. Since this is a
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Class E airspace extending upward from routine matter that only affects air traffic
Administration (FAA), DOT. 700 feet above the earth at Rangely procedures and air navigation, it is
ACTION: Final rule. Airport, Rangely, CO, to support IFR certified that this rule, when
operations at the airport. promulgated, will not have a significant
SUMMARY: This action establishes Class economic impact on a substantial
E airspace extending upward from 700 History
number of small entities under the
feet above the surface, at Rangely The FAA published a notice of
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Airport, Rangely, CO, to accommodate proposed rulemaking in the Federal
new area navigation (RNAV) procedures Register (82 FR 57554; December 6, Environmental Review
at the airport. This action ensures the 2017) for Docket No. FAA–2017–0972 to The FAA has determined that this
safety and management of instrument establish Class E airspace extending action qualifies for categorical exclusion
flight rules (IFR) operations within the upward from 700 feet above the surface under the National Environmental
National Airspace System. at Rangely Airport, Rangely, CO. Policy Act in accordance with FAA
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| 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 | Tom Clark, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425) 203-4511. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 7363 | |
| CFR Associated | Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air) |
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