Establishment of Class E Airspace; Wilbur, WA, 17084-17085 [2013-06301]

Download as PDF 17084 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 54 / Wednesday, March 20, 2013 / Rules and Regulations List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 listed in this document will be published subsequently in that Order. Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). The Rule This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by modifying Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface, at Scammon Bay Airport, Scammon Bay, AK. Additional controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate aircraft using the new RNAV (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures at Scammon Bay Airport and 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 modifies controlled airspace at Scammon Bay Airport, Scammon Bay, AK. wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with RULES Environmental Review 15:24 Mar 19, 2013 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. § 71.1 [Amended] 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9W, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 8, 2012, and effective September 15, 2012 is amended as follows: ■ Paragraph 6005 Class E airspace areas extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface of the earth. * * * * * AAL AK E5 Scammon Bay, AK [Modified] Scammon Bay Airport, AK (Lat. 61°50′40″ N., long. 165°34′25″ W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.3-mile radius of Scammon Bay Airport, and within 4 miles either side of the 099° bearing of Scammon Bay Airport extending from the 6.3-mile radius to 11 miles east of the airport; that airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface with a 73-mile radius of Scammon Bay Airport, AK. Issued in Seattle, Washington, on March 12, 2013. Vered Lovett, Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center. [FR Doc. 2013–06299 Filed 3–19–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 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. VerDate Mar<14>2013 Adoption of the Amendment Jkt 229001 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2012–0768; Airspace Docket No. 12–ANM–22] Establishment of Class E Airspace; Wilbur, WA Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 SUMMARY: This action establishes Class E airspace at, Wilbur, WA, to accommodate aircraft using a new Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures at Wilbur Airport. This improves the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport. DATES: Effective date, 0901 UTC, June 27, 2013. 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 December 21, 2012, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to establish controlled airspace at Wilbur, WA (77 FR 75597). 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 E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6005, of FAA Order 7400.9W dated August 8, 2012, and effective September 15, 2012, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class 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 establishing Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface, at Wilbur Airport, to accommodate IFR aircraft executing new RNAV (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures at the airport. Controlled airspace is established within a 4-mile radius of the airport with a 6-mile extension southwest from the 4-mile radius for the safe operation of IFR aircraft to/from the en route environment. 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 E:\FR\FM\20MRR1.SGM 20MRR1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 54 / Wednesday, March 20, 2013 / Rules and Regulations 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 Wilbur Airport, Wilbur, WA. Points, dated August 8, 2012, and effective September 15, 2012 is amended as follows: Paragraph 6005 Class E airspace areas extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface of the earth. Eglin Range Complex was changed from ‘‘Armament Center’’ to ‘‘Test Wing.’’ This action is an administrative name change only and does not affect the current configuration or use of the restricted areas. * The Rule * * * * ANM WA E5 Wilbur, WA [New] Wilbur Airport, WA (Lat. 47°45′12″ N., long. 118°44′38″ W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 4-mile radius of Wilbur Airport and within 4 miles each side of the 216° bearing of Wilbur Airport extending from the 4-mile radius to 6 miles southwest of the airport. Issued in Seattle, Washington, on March 8, 2013. Clark Desing, Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center. [FR Doc. 2013–06301 Filed 3–19–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Environmental Review 14 CFR Part 73 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. [Docket No. FAA–2013–0178; Airspace Docket No. 13–ASO–1] 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: wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with RULES ■ 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 Part 71.1 of the Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9W, Airspace Designations and Reporting ■ VerDate Mar<14>2013 15:24 Mar 19, 2013 Jkt 229001 17085 RIN 2120–AA66 Amendment of Multiple Restricted Areas; Eglin AFB, FL Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This action changes the name of the using agency for Restricted Areas R–2914A and B; R–2915A, B and C; R– 2918; and R–2919A and B, with the Eglin Range Complex, FL, to read ‘‘U.S. Air Force, Commander 96th Test Wing, Eglin AFB, FL. This is an administrative change only and does not affect the boundaries; designated altitudes; time of designation; or activities conducted within the affected restricted areas. DATES: Effective date: 0901 UTC, May 2, 2013. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, Airspace Policy and ATC Procedures Group, Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background As a result of reorganization at Eglin AFB, FL, the name of the using agency for multiple restricted areas within the PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 73 by amending the using agency name for Restricted Areas R–2914A and B; R– 2915A, B and C; R–2918; and R–2919A and B, Eglin AFB, FL, from ‘‘U.S. Air Force, Commander, Air Armament Center, Eglin AFB, FL,’’ to ‘‘U.S. Air Force, Commander 96th Test Wing, Eglin AFB, FL.’’ This is an administrative change to update the title of the using agency. It does not affect the boundaries, designated altitudes, or activities conducted within the restricted area; therefore, notice and public procedures under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary. The FAA has determined that this action 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 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 makes an administrative change to the descriptions of Restricted Areas R– 2914A and B; R–2915A, B and C; R– 2918; and R–2919A and B, Eglin AFB, FL. E:\FR\FM\20MRR1.SGM 20MRR1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 54 (Wednesday, March 20, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 17084-17085]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-06301]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2012-0768; Airspace Docket No. 12-ANM-22]


Establishment of Class E Airspace; Wilbur, WA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes Class E airspace at, Wilbur, WA, to 
accommodate aircraft using a new Area Navigation (RNAV) Global 
Positioning System (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures at 
Wilbur Airport. This improves the safety and management of Instrument 
Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport.

DATES: Effective date, 0901 UTC, June 27, 2013. 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 December 21, 2012, the FAA published in the Federal Register a 
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to establish controlled airspace 
at Wilbur, WA (77 FR 75597). 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 E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6005, of 
FAA Order 7400.9W dated August 8, 2012, and effective September 15, 
2012, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class 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 establishing Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet 
above the surface, at Wilbur Airport, to accommodate IFR aircraft 
executing new RNAV (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures at the 
airport. Controlled airspace is established within a 4-mile radius of 
the airport with a 6-mile extension southwest from the 4-mile radius 
for the safe operation of IFR aircraft to/from the en route 
environment.
    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

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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 Wilbur Airport, Wilbur, 
WA.

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

    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 Part 71.1 of the Federal 
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9W, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated August 8, 2012, and effective September 15, 
2012 is amended as follows:

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

* * * * *

ANM WA E5 Wilbur, WA [New]

Wilbur Airport, WA
    (Lat. 47[deg]45'12'' N., long. 118[deg]44'38'' W.)

That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 4-mile radius of Wilbur Airport and within 4 miles each 
side of the 216[deg] bearing of Wilbur Airport extending from the 4-
mile radius to 6 miles southwest of the airport.

    Issued in Seattle, Washington, on March 8, 2013.
Clark Desing,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2013-06301 Filed 3-19-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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