Amendment of Class C Airspace; Flint, MI, 39145-39146 [2010-16469]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 130 / Thursday, July 8, 2010 / Rules and Regulations Offshores Construction): Amendment 39–16357. Docket No. FAA–2010–0565; Directorate Identifier 2010–SW–034–AD. Applicability: Model AH–1G, AH–1S, HH– 1K, TH–1F, TH–1L, UH–1A, UH–1B, UH–1E, UH–1F, UH–1H, UH–1L, and UH–1P Helicopters; and Southwest Florida Aviation Model UH–1B (SW204 and SW204HP) and UH–1H (SW205) helicopters, certificated in any category, with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. (AAI), Low Skid Landing Gear Forward Crosstube (crosstube), part number (P/N) 212–320–103, with a serial number (S/N) prefix of ‘‘AA’’ and an S/N of 574 through 628. Note 1: Crosstube, P/N 212–320–103, is also included as part of AAI Low Skid Gear Assembly Kits, P/N 412–320–500 and 412– 320–502. srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with RULES Note 2: Crosstube, P/N 212–320–103, is installed on Rotorcraft Development Corporation; S.M.T. Aircraft; Hagglund Helicopters, LLC; and Southwest Florida Aviation International, Inc., Model UH–1B and UH–1H helicopters, based on Supplemental Type Certificate No. SR01924AT. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless done previously. To prevent failure of a crosstube and subsequent collapse of the landing gear, do the following: (a) Within 25 hours time-in-service, replace any affected crosstube with an airworthy crosstube. Note 3: AAI Alert Service Bulletin ASB No. AA–10012, dated March 5, 2010, contains guidance that pertains to the subject of this AD and references AAI Instructions for Continued Airworthiness AA–01136, which contains the instructions for replacing the crosstubes. (b) To request a different method of compliance or a different compliance time for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19. Contact the Manager, Rotorcraft Certification Office: Attn: DOT/FAA Southwest Region, Martin R. Crane, ASW– 170, Aviation Safety Engineer, Rotorcraft Directorate, Rotorcraft Certification Office, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76137, telephone (817) 222–5170, fax (817) 222–5783, for information about previously approved alternative methods of compliance. (c) The Joint Aircraft System/Component (JASC) Code is 3250: Landing Gear System. (d) This amendment becomes effective on July 23, 2010. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on June 25, 2010. Mark R. Schilling, Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2010–16529 Filed 7–7–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:22 Jul 07, 2010 Jkt 220001 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2010–0599; Airspace Docket No. 10–AWA–3] RIN 2120–AA66 Amendment of Class C Airspace; Flint, MI AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This action amends the legal description of the Bishop International Airport, Flint, MI, Class C airspace area by amending the airport reference point (ARP) information for the airport. This amendment is necessitated by the removal of Runway 5/23 and installation of a parallel taxiway along a portion of Runway 9/27, which changed the configuration of the airport and, consequently, changed the ARP. This action is necessary for the safety of aircraft operating in the Flint, MI, airspace area. DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, September 23, 2010. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colby Abbott, Airspace and Rules Group, Office of System Operations Airspace and AIM, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: History In the autumn of 2009, a major construction project at Bishop International Airport, Flint, MI, was completed that entailed removing Runway 5/23, which was not an operating runway, and installing a ‘‘south parallel’’ taxiway along the eastern portion of Runway 9/27. Prior to construction, airport runway configuration made it possible for aircraft to mistake the 3,900 foot Runway 23 for the 7,200 foot Runway 27. There was also no capability for an aircraft to taxi to the approach end of Runway 27 from the south side of the airport without either back taxiing on the runway or crossing the runway and taxiing on the north side parallel to the approach end. As a result of the runway removal and taxiway installation, the airport layout changed enough to affect PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 39145 the ARP location, which defines the Class C airspace area’s center point. The Rule This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 71 by amending the ARP information contained in the legal description of the Bishop International Airport, Flint, MI, Class C airspace area to reflect current National Airspace System data. The correct ARP information, which the Class C airspace area is centered around, is latitude 42°57′56″ N., longitude 83°44′41″ W. Although the construction project affected the ARP, there are no other changes to the dimensions or altitudes of the Class C airspace area. Therefore, notice and public comment under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary. Class C airspace areas are published in paragraph 4000 of FAA Order 7400.9T signed August 27, 2009, and effective September 15, 2009, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class C airspace area listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order. 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 Department of Transportation (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, will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. 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 the 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 C airspace at Bishop International Airport, Flint, MI. E:\FR\FM\08JYR1.SGM 08JYR1 39146 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 130 / Thursday, July 8, 2010 / Rules and Regulations Environmental Review DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E, ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ paragraph 311a. 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. Federal Aviation Administration List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). Adoption of the Amendment In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: ■ PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS 1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959– 1963 Comp., p. 389. § 71.1 [Amended] 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9T, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, signed August 27, 2009, and effective September 15, 2009, is amended as follows: ■ Paragraph 4000 Airspace Subpart C—Class C * * * * * srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with RULES AGL MI C Flint, Bishop International Airport, MI [Amended] Bishop International Airport, MI (Lat. 42°57′56″ N., long. 83°44′41″ W.) That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 4,800 feet MSL within a 5-mile radius of the Bishop International Airport; and that airspace extending upward from 2,100 feet MSL to and including 4,800 feet MSL within a 10mile radius of the airport. This Class C airspace area is effective during the specific dates and times established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective date and time will thereafter be continuously published in the Airport/Facility Directory. Issued in Washington, DC, June 29, 2010. Paul Gallant, Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules Group. [FR Doc. 2010–16469 Filed 7–7–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:22 Jul 07, 2010 Jkt 220001 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2009–1141; Airspace Docket No. 09–AWP–12] Amendment of Class D and E Airspace; Yuma, AZ AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This action will modify existing Class D and Class E airspace in the Yuma, AZ, area to accommodate aircraft arriving and departing Somerton Airport, Somerton, AZ. This action will also make a minor correction to the legal description for Somerton Airport and Yuma MCAS-Yuma International Airport and will enhance the safety and management of aircraft operations at both airports. DATES: Effective date, 0901 UTC, September 23, 2010. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eldon Taylor, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, WA, 98057; telephone (425) 203–4537. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: History On March 25, 2010, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking to modify Class D and E airspace at Yuma, AZ (75 FR 14382). 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 D and E airspace designations are published in paragraph 5000 and 6002 respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9T signed August 27, 2009, and effective September 15, 2009, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR part 71.1. The Class D and E airspace designations listed in this document will be published subsequently in that Order. The Rule This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by modifying Class D airspace, and Class E airspace designated as surface area in the Yuma, AZ, area. The Yuma MCASYuma International Airport airspace PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 area will be modified to ensure the containment of aircraft arriving and departing Somerton Airport, Somerton, AZ. This action enhances the safety and management of instrument flight rules operations in the Yuma, AZ, area. This action will also make a minor correction to the legal description for both Class D and E airspace to coincide FAA’s National Aeronautical Charting Office. The FAA has determined 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 will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified 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. The FAA’s authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is found in Title 49 of the U.S. Code. Subtitle 1, Section 106 discusses 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 controlled airspace at Yuma, AZ. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). Adoption of the Amendment In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: ■ PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR part 71 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E. O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959– 1963 Comp., p. 389. E:\FR\FM\08JYR1.SGM 08JYR1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 130 (Thursday, July 8, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 39145-39146]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-16469]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2010-0599; Airspace Docket No. 10-AWA-3]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment of Class C Airspace; Flint, MI

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends the legal description of the Bishop 
International Airport, Flint, MI, Class C airspace area by amending the 
airport reference point (ARP) information for the airport. This 
amendment is necessitated by the removal of Runway 5/23 and 
installation of a parallel taxiway along a portion of Runway 9/27, 
which changed the configuration of the airport and, consequently, 
changed the ARP. This action is necessary for the safety of aircraft 
operating in the Flint, MI, airspace area.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, September 23, 2010. The Director of the 
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 
1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and 
publication of conforming amendments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colby Abbott, Airspace and Rules 
Group, Office of System Operations Airspace and AIM, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; 
telephone: (202) 267-8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

History

    In the autumn of 2009, a major construction project at Bishop 
International Airport, Flint, MI, was completed that entailed removing 
Runway 5/23, which was not an operating runway, and installing a 
``south parallel'' taxiway along the eastern portion of Runway 9/27. 
Prior to construction, airport runway configuration made it possible 
for aircraft to mistake the 3,900 foot Runway 23 for the 7,200 foot 
Runway 27. There was also no capability for an aircraft to taxi to the 
approach end of Runway 27 from the south side of the airport without 
either back taxiing on the runway or crossing the runway and taxiing on 
the north side parallel to the approach end. As a result of the runway 
removal and taxiway installation, the airport layout changed enough to 
affect the ARP location, which defines the Class C airspace area's 
center point.

The Rule

    This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 
71 by amending the ARP information contained in the legal description 
of the Bishop International Airport, Flint, MI, Class C airspace area 
to reflect current National Airspace System data. The correct ARP 
information, which the Class C airspace area is centered around, is 
latitude 42[deg]57'56'' N., longitude 83[deg]44'41'' W. Although the 
construction project affected the ARP, there are no other changes to 
the dimensions or altitudes of the Class C airspace area. Therefore, 
notice and public comment under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary.
    Class C airspace areas are published in paragraph 4000 of FAA Order 
7400.9T signed August 27, 2009, and effective September 15, 2009, which 
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class C airspace area 
listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order.
    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 Department of Transportation (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, will not have a significant economic impact on a 
substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    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 the 
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 C airspace at Bishop International Airport, Flint, 
MI.

[[Page 39146]]

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical 
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance 
with FAA Order 1050.1E, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and 
Procedures,'' paragraph 311a. 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.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

Adoption of the Amendment

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In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration 
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR 
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

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1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 
24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.


Sec.  71.1  [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9T, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, signed August 27, 2009, and 
effective September 15, 2009, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 4000 Subpart C--Class C Airspace
* * * * *

AGL MI C Flint, Bishop International Airport, MI [Amended]

Bishop International Airport, MI
    (Lat. 42[deg]57'56'' N., long. 83[deg]44'41'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
4,800 feet MSL within a 5-mile radius of the Bishop International 
Airport; and that airspace extending upward from 2,100 feet MSL to 
and including 4,800 feet MSL within a 10-mile radius of the airport. 
This Class C airspace area is effective during the specific dates 
and times established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The 
effective date and time will thereafter be continuously published in 
the Airport/Facility Directory.

    Issued in Washington, DC, June 29, 2010.
Paul Gallant,
Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules Group.
[FR Doc. 2010-16469 Filed 7-7-10; 8:45 am]
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