Amendment of Class E Airspace; Astoria, OR, 22415-22416 [2013-08825]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 73 / Tuesday, April 16, 2013 / Rules and Regulations 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 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2012–0853; Airspace Docket No. 12–ANM–23] Amendment of Class E Airspace; Astoria, OR In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration amends 14 CFR Part 71 as follows: AGENCY: PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS Paragraph 6003 Class E Airspace Designated as an Extension to Class C Surface Areas. SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E airspace at Astoria Regional Airport, Astoria, OR, to accommodate aircraft using Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures at the 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 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 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: ■ * * AWP NV E3 * * Reno, NV [Amended] Reno/Tahoe International Airport, NV (Lat. 39°29′57″ N., long. 119°46′05″ W.) That airspace extending upward from the surface within 1.8 miles each side of the Reno/Tahoe International Airport 360° bearing extending from the 5-mile radius of the airport to 12 miles north of the airport, and within 1.8 miles each side of the Reno/ Tahoe International Airport 180° bearing extending from the 5-mile radius of the airport to 10.5 miles south of the airport. Issued in Seattle, Washington, on April 2, 2013. Clark Desing, Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center. [FR Doc. 2013–08810 Filed 4–15–13; 8:45 am] wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with RULES BILLING CODE 4910–13–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:24 Apr 15, 2013 Jkt 229001 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. On October 9, 2012, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to modify controlled airspace at Astoria, OR (77 FR 61306). 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 Western Flight Procedures Office reassessed the proposal and on January 25, 2013, the FAA published in the Federal Register a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to also modify the north extension west of Astoria Regional Airport, Astoria, OR (78 FR 5325). Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received. This action modifies the north extension west of the airport from within 6 miles north to within 11 miles north of the airport 268° degree bearing. The airspace extension will accommodate missed approach holding for RNAV (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures. This PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 22415 will add a small area of airspace 700 feet above the surface to the west of Astoria Regional Airport, Astoria, OR. 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 modifying Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface, at Astoria Regional Airport, to accommodate IFR aircraft executing RNAV (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures at the airport. Also, to accommodate the modified procedure design missed approach holding for the RNAV (GPS) standard instrument approach procedure the FAA has added Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface to the west of Astoria Regional Airport. Extending from the airport 268° bearing to 17.5 miles west, the airspace is changed from within 6 miles north of the 268° bearing to 11 miles north. Except for the airspace modification mentioned above, this rule is the same as published in the NPRM. 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 E:\FR\FM\16APR1.SGM 16APR1 22416 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 73 / Tuesday, April 16, 2013 / Rules and Regulations 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 Astoria Regional Airport, Astoria, OR. 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 PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E. O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959– 1963 Comp., p. 389. [Amended] wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with RULES * * 15:24 Apr 15, 2013 Jkt 229001 14 CFR Part 71 Amendment of Class E Airspace; St. Helena, CA Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This action changes the name of the heliport listed in the Class E airspace for St. Helena, CA. St. Helena Fire Department Heliport has been changed to Napa County Fire Department Heliport, St. Helena, CA. This action does not change the boundaries of the airspace. ANM OR E5 Astoria, OR [Modified] Astoria Regional Airport, Astoria, OR (Lat. 46°09′29″ N., long. 123°52′43″ W.) Seaside Municipal Airport (Lat. 46°00′54″ N., long. 123°54′28″ W.) That airspace extending from 700 feet above the surface within a 7-mile radius of Astoria Regional Airport; and within 11 miles north and 8.3 miles south of the Astoria Regional Airport 268° bearing extending from the 7-mile radius to 17.5 miles west of Astoria Regional Airport, excluding the portion within a 1.8-mile radius of Seaside Municipal Airport; and within 4 miles northeast and 8.3 miles VerDate Mar<15>2010 Federal Aviation Administration Final rule; technical amendment. Paragraph 6005 Class E airspace areas extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface of the earth. * DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ACTION: 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: ■ * [FR Doc. 2013–08825 Filed 4–15–13; 8:45 am] Docket FAA No. FAA–2013–0283; Airspace Docket No. 13–AWP–3 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR part 71 continues to read as follows: ■ * Issued in Seattle, Washington, on April 2, 2013. Clark Desing, Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: § 71.1 southwest of the Astoria Regional Airport 326° bearing extending from the 7-mile radius to 21.4 miles northwest of Astoria Regional Airport; and within 4 miles each side of the Astoria Regional Airport 096° bearing extending from the 7-mile radius to 12 miles east of Astoria Regional Airport; and within 8.3 miles north and 4 miles south of the Astoria Regional Airport 096° bearing from 12 miles east, to 28.3 miles east of Astoria Regional Airport; and within a 15.9mile radius of Astoria Regional Airport extending clockwise from the 326° bearing to the 347° bearing of the airport; and within a 23.1-mile radius of Astoria Regional Airport extending clockwise from the 347° bearing to the 039° bearing of the airport extending from the 15.9-mile radius to a 23.1-mile radius of Astoria Regional Airport extending clockwise from the airport 039° bearing to the airport 185° bearing. 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. DATES: 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: PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 History The FAA’s Aeronautical Products Office requested the change to the airport name of Napa County Fire Department Heliport, St. Helena, CA. The 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 designation listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order. The Rule The FAA amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 71 by changing the airport name described in Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at St. Helena, CA, to Napa County Fire Department Heliport, formerly St. Helena Fire Department Heliport. Accordingly, since this is an administrative change and does not involve a change in the dimensions or operation requirements of that airspace, notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553 (b) are unnecessary. 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, 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 amends E:\FR\FM\16APR1.SGM 16APR1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 73 (Tuesday, April 16, 2013)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-08825]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2012-0853; Airspace Docket No. 12-ANM-23]


Amendment of Class E Airspace; Astoria, OR

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E airspace at Astoria Regional 
Airport, Astoria, OR, to accommodate aircraft using Area Navigation 
(RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) standard instrument approach 
procedures at the 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 October 9, 2012, the FAA published in the Federal Register a 
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to modify controlled airspace at 
Astoria, OR (77 FR 61306). 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 Western Flight 
Procedures Office reassessed the proposal and on January 25, 2013, the 
FAA published in the Federal Register a supplemental notice of proposed 
rulemaking (SNPRM) to also modify the north extension west of Astoria 
Regional Airport, Astoria, OR (78 FR 5325). Interested parties were 
invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written 
comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received. This 
action modifies the north extension west of the airport from within 6 
miles north to within 11 miles north of the airport 268[deg] degree 
bearing. The airspace extension will accommodate missed approach 
holding for RNAV (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures. This 
will add a small area of airspace 700 feet above the surface to the 
west of Astoria Regional Airport, Astoria, OR.
    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 modifying Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet 
above the surface, at Astoria Regional Airport, to accommodate IFR 
aircraft executing RNAV (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures 
at the airport. Also, to accommodate the modified procedure design 
missed approach holding for the RNAV (GPS) standard instrument approach 
procedure the FAA has added Class E airspace extending upward from 700 
feet above the surface to the west of Astoria Regional Airport. 
Extending from the airport 268[deg] bearing to 17.5 miles west, the 
airspace is changed from within 6 miles north of the 268[deg] bearing 
to 11 miles north. Except for the airspace modification mentioned 
above, this rule is the same as published in the NPRM. 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

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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 Astoria Regional Airport, Astoria, OR.

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

0
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 7400.9W, 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 OR E5 Astoria, OR [Modified]

Astoria Regional Airport, Astoria, OR
    (Lat. 46[deg]09'29'' N., long. 123[deg]52'43'' W.)
Seaside Municipal Airport
    (Lat. 46[deg]00'54'' N., long. 123[deg]54'28'' W.)

    That airspace extending from 700 feet above the surface within a 
7-mile radius of Astoria Regional Airport; and within 11 miles north 
and 8.3 miles south of the Astoria Regional Airport 268[deg] bearing 
extending from the 7-mile radius to 17.5 miles west of Astoria 
Regional Airport, excluding the portion within a 1.8-mile radius of 
Seaside Municipal Airport; and within 4 miles northeast and 8.3 
miles southwest of the Astoria Regional Airport 326[deg] bearing 
extending from the 7-mile radius to 21.4 miles northwest of Astoria 
Regional Airport; and within 4 miles each side of the Astoria 
Regional Airport 096[deg] bearing extending from the 7-mile radius 
to 12 miles east of Astoria Regional Airport; and within 8.3 miles 
north and 4 miles south of the Astoria Regional Airport 096[deg] 
bearing from 12 miles east, to 28.3 miles east of Astoria Regional 
Airport; and within a 15.9-mile radius of Astoria Regional Airport 
extending clockwise from the 326[deg] bearing to the 347[deg] 
bearing of the airport; and within a 23.1-mile radius of Astoria 
Regional Airport extending clockwise from the 347[deg] bearing to 
the 039[deg] bearing of the airport extending from the 15.9-mile 
radius to a 23.1-mile radius of Astoria Regional Airport extending 
clockwise from the airport 039[deg] bearing to the airport 185[deg] 
bearing.

    Issued in Seattle, Washington, on April 2, 2013.
Clark Desing,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2013-08825 Filed 4-15-13; 8:45 am]
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