Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Idaho Falls, ID, 28306-28307 [2011-11371]

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• Federal Aviation Administration
• DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 95 (Tuesday, May 17, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 28306-28307]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-11371]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2011-0023; Airspace Docket No. 11-ANM-2]


Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Idaho Falls, ID

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends existing Class D and Class E airspace at 
Idaho Falls, ID, by changing the name of the airport to Idaho Falls 
Regional Airport, and adjusting the geographic coordinates of the 
airport. This action also adds additional Class E airspace necessary to 
accommodate aircraft using new Area Navigation (RNAV) Required 
Navigation Performance (RNP) standard instrument approach procedures at 
Idaho Falls Regional Airport. This improves the safety and management 
of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport.

DATES: Effective date, 0901 UTC, August 25, 2011. 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 February 17, 2011, the FAA published in the Federal Register a 
notice of proposed rulemaking to amend controlled airspace at Idaho 
Falls, ID (76 FR 9266). 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 Class E airspace designations are published in 
paragraph 5000, 6002, 6004 and 6005, respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9U 
dated August 18, 2010, and effective September 15, 2010, which is 
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class D and Class E 
airspace designations listed in this document will be published 
subsequently in that Order. With the exception of editorial changes, 
this rule is the same as that proposed in the NPRM.

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The Rule

    This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
Part 71 by amending Class D and Class E airspace by changing the 
airport name from Fanning Field to Idaho Falls Regional Airport, and 
adjusts the geographic coordinates of the airport to be in concert with 
the FAA's Aeronautical Products Office. Also, existing Class E airspace 
extending upward from 700 feet above the surface, at Idaho Falls 
Regional Airport is modified to accommodate aircraft using new RNAV 
(RNP) standard instrument approach procedures. This action is necessary 
for the safety and management of IFR operations.
    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 establishes 
additional controlled airspace at Idaho Falls Regional Airport, Idaho 
Falls, ID.

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

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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.


Sec.  71.1  [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal 
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9U, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated August 18, 2010, and effective September 15, 
2010 is amended as follows:

Paragraph 5000 Class D airspace.

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ANM ID D Idaho Falls, ID [Amended]

Idaho Falls Regional Airport, ID
    (Lat. 43[deg]30'52'' N., long. 112[deg]04'13'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
7,200 feet MSL within a 5.4-mile radius of Idaho Falls Regional 
Airport excluding that airspace below 5,300 feet MSL within a 1-mile 
radius of lat. 43[deg]28'16'' N., long. 111[deg]59'27'' W.; and 
excluding that airspace 1 mile either side of the 127[deg] bearing 
from lat. 43[deg]28'16'' N., long. 111[deg]59'27'' W., to the 5.4-
mile radius of Idaho Falls Regional Airport. This Class D 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.

Paragraph 6002 Class E airspace designated as surface areas.

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ANM ID E2 Idaho Falls, ID [Amended]

Idaho Falls Regional Airport, ID
    (Lat. 43[deg]30'52'' N., long. 112[deg]04'13'' W.)

    Within a 5.4-mile radius of Idaho Falls Regional Airport. This 
Class E 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.

Paragraph 6004 Class E airspace designated as an Extension to a 
Class D surface area.

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ANM ID E4 Idaho Falls, ID [Amended]

Idaho Falls Regional Airport, ID
    (Lat. 43[deg]30'52'' N., long. 112[deg]04'13'' W.)

Idaho Falls VOR/DME
    (Lat. 43[deg]31'08'' N., long. 112[deg]03'50'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within 3.1 miles 
each side of the Idaho Falls VOR/DME 223[deg] radial extending from 
the 5.4-mile radius of Idaho Falls Regional Airport to 9.2 miles 
southwest of the VOR/DME, and within 3.5 miles each side of the 
Idaho Falls VOR/DME 030[deg] radial extending from the 5.4-mile 
radius of the airport to 7 miles northeast of the VOR/DME.

Paragraph 6005 Class E airspace areas extending upward from 700 
feet or more above the surface of the earth.

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ANM ID E5 Idaho Falls, ID [Modified]

Idaho Falls Regional Airport, ID
    (Lat. 43[deg]30'52'' N., long. 112[deg]04'13'' W.)
Pocatello VORTAC
    (Lat. 42[deg]52'13'' N., long. 112[deg]39'08'' W.)
Burley VOR/DME
    (Lat. 42[deg]34'49'' N., long. 113[deg]51'57'' W.)
Idaho Falls VOR/DME
    (Lat. 43[deg]31'08'' N., long. 112[deg]03'50'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 7.5-mile radius of Idaho Falls Regional Airport, and within 
10.2 miles northwest and 4.3 miles southeast of the Idaho Falls VOR/
DME 036[deg] and 216[deg] radials extending from 27.2 miles 
northeast to 16.1 miles southwest of the VOR/DME, and within 7.9 
miles southeast and 5.3 miles northwest of the 029[deg] radial of 
the Pocatello VORTAC extending from 20.1 to 40.9 miles northeast of 
the VORTAC; that airspace extending from 1,200 feet above the 
surface bounded by a line beginning at the intersection of long. 
112[deg]30'03'' W., and the south edge of V-298, extending east 
along V-298 to the intersection of the south edge of V-298 and long. 
112[deg]02'00'' W., north along long. 112[deg]02'00'' W. to lat. 
44[deg]20'00'' N., east along lat. 44[deg]20'00'' N. to long. 
110[deg]37'00'' W., south along long. 110[deg]37'00'' W. to the 
intersection of long. 110[deg]37'00'' W. and the northwest edge of 
V-465, southwest on V-465 to the intersection of V-465 and long. 
112[deg]00'00'' W., south along long. 112[deg]00'00'' W., to the 
north edge of V-4, west on V-4 to the 24.4 mile radius of the Burley 
VOR/DME, thence counterclockwise via the 24.4-mile radius to the 
south edge of V-269, thence east along the south edge of V-269 to 
the 25.3-mile radius of the Pocatello VORTAC, thence clockwise via 
the 25.3-mile radius to lat. 43[deg]05'46'' N., long. 
113[deg]08'15'' W.; to lat. 43[deg]20'30'' N., long. 112[deg]45'33'' 
W.; to lat. 43[deg]32'00'' N., long. 112[deg]35'03'' W.; to lat. 
43[deg]50'20'' N., long. 112[deg]30'03'' W., thence to the point of 
beginning.

    Issued in Seattle, Washington, on May 2, 2011.
Christine Mellon,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2011-11371 Filed 5-16-11; 8:45 am]
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