Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Rock Springs, WY, 11796-11798 [2012-4705]

Download as PDF 11796 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 39 / Tuesday, February 28, 2012 / Proposed Rules Bulletin A300–57–0249, Revision 02, dated June 18, 2010 (for Model A300 B4–103, B4– 203, and B4–2C airplanes); or Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–6106, Revision 02, dated June 18, 2010 (for Model A300–600 series airplanes). (3) If damage or corrosion is detected during any inspection specified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD, or if dimension Y is outside the tolerance specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300–57–0249, Revision 02, dated June 18, 2010 (for Model A300 B4–103, B4–203, and B4–2C airplanes); or Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–6106, Revision 02, dated June 18, 2010 (for Model A300–600 series airplanes); repair using a method approved by either the Manager, International Branch, ANM 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) (or its delegated agent). (4) Install bushings with an increased interference fit in the aft bearing forward lugs, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300–57–0249, Revision 02, dated June 18, 2010 (for Model A300 B4–103, B4–203, and B4–2C airplanes); or Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–6106, Revision 02, dated June 18, 2010 (for Model A300–600 series airplanes). (k) Terminating Action for AD 2007–03–18, Amendment 39–14929 (72 FR 5919, February 8, 2007) Doing the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD terminates the requirements of AD 2007–03–18, Amendment 39–14929 (72 FR 5919, February 8, 2007), for that airplane. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS (l) Reporting Submit a report (including both positive and negative findings), using the applicable report sheet attached to Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300–57–0251, including Appendix 01, dated August 8, 2007 (for Model A300 B4–103, B4–203, and B4–2C airplanes); or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300–57–6107, including Appendix 01, August 8, 2007 (for Model A300–600 series airplanes); of the first inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD. Submit the report to Airbus, Customer Services Directorate, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex France, Attn: SEDCC1 Technical Data and Documentation Services; fax: (+33) 5 61 93 28 06; email: sb.reporting@ airbus.com; at the applicable time specified in paragraph (l)(1) or (l)(2) of this AD. (1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection. (2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. (m) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using the applicable service bulletins specified in paragraphs (m)(1), (m)(2), (m)(3), and (m)(4) of this AD. VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:48 Feb 27, 2012 Jkt 226001 (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–0249, dated May 22, 2007 (for Model A300 B4–2C, B4–103, and B4–203 airplanes). (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–0249, Revision 01, dated December 19, 2007 (for Model A300 B4–2C, B4–103, and B4–203 airplanes). (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–6106, dated May 22, 2007 (Model A300 B4–601, B4–603, B4–605R, B4–620, B4–622, B4– 622R, F4–605R, F4–622R, and Model A300 C4–605R Variant F airplanes). (4) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–6106, Revision 01, dated January 28, 2008 (Model A300 B4–601, B4–603, B4–605R, B4–620, B4–622, B4–622R, F4–605R, F4–622R, and Model A300 C4–605R Variant F airplanes). (n) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057– 3356; telephone (425) 227–2125; fax (425) 227–1149. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/ certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (3) Reporting Requirements: A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200. (o) Related Information Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness Directive 2010–0250, dated November 29, 2010, and the service information in paragraphs (o)(1), (o)(2), (o)(3), and (o)(4) of this AD, for related information. (1) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300–57–0249, Revision 02, dated June 18, 2010. (2) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300–57–0251, including Appendix 01, dated August 8, 2007. (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–6106, Revision 02, dated June 18, 2010. (4) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300–57–6107, including Appendix 01, August 8, 2007. Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 13, 2012. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2012–4644 Filed 2–27–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 Docket No. FAA–2012–0131; Airspace Docket No. 12–ANM–2 Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Rock Springs, WY Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: This action proposes to amend Class E airspace at Rock SpringsSweetwater County Airport, Rock Springs, WY. Decommissioning of the Rock Springs Tactical Air Navigation System (TACAN) has made this action necessary for the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport. This action also would adjust the geographic coordinates of the airport. DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 13, 2012. ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 366–9826. You must identify FAA Docket No. FAA–2012–0131; Airspace Docket No. 12–ANM–2, at the beginning of your comments. You may also submit comments through the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\28FEP1.SGM 28FEP1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 39 / Tuesday, February 28, 2012 / Proposed Rules 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: mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS Comments Invited Interested parties are invited to participate in 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 (FAA Docket No. FAA 2012–0131 and Airspace Docket No. 12– ANM–2) and be submitted in triplicate to the Docket Management System (see ADDRESSES section for address and phone number). You may also submit comments through the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov. Commenters 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–2012–0131 and Airspace Docket No. 12–ANM–2’’. The postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter. 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 action may be changed in light of comments received. All comments submitted will be available for examination in the public docket both before and after the closing date for comments. 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 https://www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking documents can also be accessed through the FAA’s web page at https:// www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/ air_traffic/publications/ airspace_amendments/. You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any comments received, and any final disposition in VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:48 Feb 27, 2012 Jkt 226001 person in the Dockets Office (see the section for the address and phone number) between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. An informal docket may also be examined during normal business hours at the Northwest Mountain Regional Office of the Federal Aviation Administration, Air Traffic Organization, Western Service Center, Operations Support Group, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057. Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future NPRMs should contact the FAA’s Office of Rulemaking, (202) 267–9677, for a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11–2A, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Distribution System, which describes the application procedure. ADDRESSES The Proposal The FAA is proposing an amendment to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 71 by amending Class E surface airspace and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport, Rock Springs, WY. Airspace reconfiguration is necessary due to the decommissioning of the Rock Springs TACAN. Also, the geographic coordinates of the airport would be updated to coincide with the FAA’s aeronautical database. This action would enhance the safety and management of IFR operations at Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport, Rock Springs, WY. Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6002 and 6005, respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9V, dated August 9, 2011, and effective September 15, 2011, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace designation listed in this document will be published subsequently in this Order. The FAA has determined this proposed regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. Therefore, this proposed 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 proposed rule, when promulgated, would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 11797 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, describes the authority for 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 would modify controlled airspace at Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport, Rock Springs, WY. This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E. ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures’’ prior to any FAA final regulatory action. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, 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 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. § 71.1 [Amended] 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9V, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 9, 2011, and effective September 15, 2011 is amended as follows: Paragraph 6002 Class E airspace designated as surface areas. * * * * * ANM WY E2 Rock Springs, WY [Modified] Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport, WY (Lat. 41°35′39″ N., long. 109°03′55″ W.) Within 4.8 miles each side of the Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport 095° and 275° bearings extending from the airport to 13.5 miles west and 13.2 miles east. E:\FR\FM\28FEP1.SGM 28FEP1 11798 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 39 / Tuesday, February 28, 2012 / Proposed Rules Paragraph 6005 Class E airspace areas extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface of the earth. * * * * * ANM WY E5 Rock Springs, WY [Modified] Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport, WY (Lat. 41°35′39″ N., long. 109°03′55″ W.) Rock Springs VOR/DME (Lat. 41°35′25″ N., long. 109°00′55″ W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 10.1-mile radius of the Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport, and within 8.5 miles north and 6.3 miles south of the Rock SpringsSweetwater County Airport 269° and 089° bearings extending from the 10.1-mile radius to 23.4 miles west and 20.4 miles east of the airport, and within 2.2 miles north and 4.4 miles south of the Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport 109° bearing extending to 18.6 miles east of the airport; that airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface within a 20.1-mile radius of the Rock Springs VOR/DME, including that airspace bounded on the north by V–4 and V–6, on the southeast by V–208, and on the southwest by V–328. Issued in Seattle, Washington, on February 22, 2012. Bill Buck, Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center [FR Doc. 2012–4705 Filed 2–27–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT 24 CFR Chapter II [Docket No. FR–5572–C–02] Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Risk Management Initiatives: Revised Seller Concessions; Addresses for the Submission of Public Comments AGENCY: Office of General Counsel, HUD. ACTION: Correction. On February 23, 2012 (77 FR 10695), HUD published a request for comments on its proposal to reduce the amount of closing costs a seller may pay on behalf of a homebuyer purchasing a home with financing insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). The document inadvertently omitted the ADDRESSES advising interested members of the public how to submit comments. This document corrects the omission. DATES: The due date for comments provided in the February 23, 2012, document is unchanged. Comments are due on or before: March 26, 2012. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:48 Feb 27, 2012 Jkt 226001 the February 23, 2012, document to the Regulations Division, Office of General Counsel, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW., Room 10276, Washington, DC 20410– 0500. Communications must refer to the above docket number and title. There are two methods for submitting public comments. All submissions must refer to the docket number (FR–5572–N–01) and title (Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Risk Management Initiatives: Revised Seller Concessions). 1. Submission of Comments by Mail. Comments may be submitted by mail to the Regulations Division, Office of General Counsel, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW., Room 10276, Washington, DC 20410–0500. 2. Electronic Submission of Comments. Interested persons may submit comments electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at www.regulations.gov. HUD strongly encourages commenters to submit comments electronically. Electronic submission of comments allows the commenter maximum time to prepare and submit a comment, ensures timely receipt by HUD, and enables HUD to make them immediately available to the public. Comments submitted electronically through the www.regulations.gov Web site can be viewed by other commenters and interested members of the public. Commenters should follow the instructions provided on that site to submit comments electronically. Note: To receive consideration as public comments, comments must be submitted through one of the two methods specified above. Again, all submissions must refer to the docket number and title of the rule. No Facsimile Comments. Facsimile (FAX) comments are not acceptable. Public Inspection of Public Comments. All properly submitted comments and communications submitted to HUD will be available for public inspection and copying between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays at the above address. Due to security measures at the HUD Headquarters building, an appointment to review the public comments must be scheduled in advance by calling the Regulations Division at 202–708–3055 (this is not a toll-free number). Individuals with speech or hearing impairments may access this number via TTY by calling the Federal Relay Service at 800–877– 8339. Copies of all comments submitted are available for inspection and downloading at www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karin Hill, Director, Office of Single PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Family Program Development, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW., Room 9278, Washington, DC 20410; telephone number 202–708–4308 (this is not a toll-free number). Persons with hearing or speech impairments may access this number through TTY by calling the toll-free Federal Relay Service at 800–877–8339. Dated: February 23, 2012. Aaron Santa Anna, Assistant General Counsel for Regulations. [FR Doc. 2012–4696 Filed 2–27–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R01–OAR–2009–0631 ; A–1–FRL– 9638–2] Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Rhode Island; Regional Haze Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: EPA is proposing approval of a revision to the Rhode Island State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RI DEM) on August 7, 2009, that addresses regional haze for the first planning period from 2008 through 2018. This revision addresses the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and EPA’s rules that require States to prevent any future, and remedy any existing, manmade impairment of visibility in mandatory Class I areas (also referred to as the ‘‘regional haze program’’). States are required to assure reasonable progress toward the national goal of achieving natural visibility conditions in Class I areas. DATES: Written comments must be received on or before March 29, 2012. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID Number EPA– R01–OAR–2009–0631 by one of the following methods: 1. www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. 2. Email: arnold.anne@epa.gov. 3. Fax: (617) 918–0047. 4. Mail: ‘‘Docket Identification Number EPA–R01–OAR–2009–0631,’’ Anne Arnold, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA New England Regional Office, Office of Ecosystem Protection, Air Quality Planning Unit, 5 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\28FEP1.SGM 28FEP1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 39 (Tuesday, February 28, 2012)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 11796-11798]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-4705]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

Docket No. FAA-2012-0131; Airspace Docket No. 12-ANM-2


Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Rock Springs, WY

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend Class E airspace at Rock 
Springs-Sweetwater County Airport, Rock Springs, WY. Decommissioning of 
the Rock Springs Tactical Air Navigation System (TACAN) has made this 
action necessary for the safety and management of Instrument Flight 
Rules (IFR) operations at the airport. This action also would adjust 
the geographic coordinates of the airport.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 13, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590; 
telephone (202) 366-9826. You must identify FAA Docket No. FAA-2012-
0131; Airspace Docket No. 12-ANM-2, at the beginning of your comments. 
You may also submit comments through the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov.

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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: 

Comments Invited

    Interested parties are invited to participate in 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 (FAA Docket No. 
FAA 2012-0131 and Airspace Docket No. 12-ANM-2) and be submitted in 
triplicate to the Docket Management System (see ADDRESSES section for 
address and phone number). You may also submit comments through the 
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
    Commenters 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-2012-0131 and Airspace Docket No. 12-ANM-2''. The 
postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter.
    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 action may be changed in light of 
comments received. All comments submitted will be available for 
examination in the public docket both before and after the closing date 
for comments. 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 https://www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking 
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's web page at https://www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/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 the address and phone number) 
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal 
holidays. An informal docket may also be examined during normal 
business hours at the Northwest Mountain Regional Office of the Federal 
Aviation Administration, Air Traffic Organization, Western Service 
Center, Operations Support Group, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 
98057.
    Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future 
NPRMs should contact the FAA's Office of Rulemaking, (202) 267-9677, 
for a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11-2A, Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking Distribution System, which describes the application 
procedure.

The Proposal

    The FAA is proposing an amendment to Title 14 Code of Federal 
Regulations (14 CFR) Part 71 by amending Class E surface airspace and 
Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at 
Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport, Rock Springs, WY. Airspace 
reconfiguration is necessary due to the decommissioning of the Rock 
Springs TACAN. Also, the geographic coordinates of the airport would be 
updated to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database. This action 
would enhance the safety and management of IFR operations at Rock 
Springs-Sweetwater County Airport, Rock Springs, WY.
    Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6002 and 
6005, respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9V, dated August 9, 2011, and 
effective September 15, 2011, which is incorporated by reference in 14 
CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace designation listed in this document will 
be published subsequently in this Order.
    The FAA has determined this proposed regulation only involves an 
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and 
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. 
Therefore, this proposed 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 proposed rule, when 
promulgated, would 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, describes 
the authority for 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 would modify controlled airspace at Rock Springs-Sweetwater 
County Airport, Rock Springs, WY.
    This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in 
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E. ``Environmental Impacts: Policies 
and Procedures'' prior to any FAA final regulatory action.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, 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

    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]

    2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal 
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9V, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated August 9, 2011, and effective September 15, 
2011 is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6002 Class E airspace designated as surface areas.

* * * * *

ANM WY E2 Rock Springs, WY [Modified]

Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport, WY
    (Lat. 41[deg]35'39'' N., long. 109[deg]03'55'' W.)

    Within 4.8 miles each side of the Rock Springs-Sweetwater County 
Airport 095[deg] and 275[deg] bearings extending from the airport to 
13.5 miles west and 13.2 miles east.

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

* * * * *

ANM WY E5 Rock Springs, WY [Modified]

Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport, WY
    (Lat. 41[deg]35'39'' N., long. 109[deg]03'55'' W.)
Rock Springs VOR/DME
    (Lat. 41[deg]35'25'' N., long. 109[deg]00'55'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 10.1-mile radius of the Rock Springs-Sweetwater County 
Airport, and within 8.5 miles north and 6.3 miles south of the Rock 
Springs-Sweetwater County Airport 269[deg] and 089[deg] bearings 
extending from the 10.1-mile radius to 23.4 miles west and 20.4 
miles east of the airport, and within 2.2 miles north and 4.4 miles 
south of the Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport 109[deg] bearing 
extending to 18.6 miles east of the airport; that airspace extending 
upward from 1,200 feet above the surface within a 20.1-mile radius 
of the Rock Springs VOR/DME, including that airspace bounded on the 
north by V-4 and V-6, on the southeast by V-208, and on the 
southwest by V-328.

    Issued in Seattle, Washington, on February 22, 2012.
Bill Buck,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center
[FR Doc. 2012-4705 Filed 2-27-12; 8:45 am]
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