Amendment of Class D Airspace; Grand Forks AFB, ND, 48292-48293 [2013-18714]
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to the need to exclude active military
restricted airspace at Sparta/Fort McCoy
Airport. The FAA is taking this action
to enhance the safety and management
of Instrument Flight Rule (IFR)
operations at the airport.
DATES: Effective date: 0901 UTC,
October 17, 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:
Scott Enander, Central Service Center,
Operations Support Group, Federal
Aviation Administration, Southwest
Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort
Worth, TX 76137; telephone 817–321–
7716.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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History
On May 1, 2013, the FAA published
in the Federal Register a notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend
Class D airspace for Sparta/Fort McCoy
Airport (78 FR 25402) Docket No. FAA–
2013–0165. 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
airspace designations are published in
paragraph 5000 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 D airspace designations
listed in this document will be
published subsequently in the Order.
The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 71 by
amending Class D airspace at Sparta/
Fort McCoy Airport, Sparta, WI, to
reflect the exclusion of that airspace
within Restricted Areas R–6901 A/B.
This action enhances the safety and
management of IFR operations at the
airport.
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 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 only affects air traffic
procedures and air navigation, it is
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certified that this rule, when
promulgated, does 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 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 Sparta/Fort
McCoy Airport, Sparta, WI.
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
1. The authority citation for 14 CFR
Part 71 continues to read as follows:
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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:
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Paragraph 5000
Class D airspace.
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AGL WI D Sparta, WI [Amended]
Sparta, Sparta/Fort McCoy Airport, WI
(Lat. 43°57′30″ N., long. 90°44′16″ W.)
That airspace extending upward from the
surface to and including 3,300 feet MSL
within a 4-mile radius of Sparta/Fort McCoy
Airport, excluding that airspace within
Restricted Area R–6901 A/B. 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.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on July 19,
2013.
David P. Medina,
Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO
Central Service Center.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2013–0261; Airspace
Docket No. 13–AGL–14]
Amendment of Class D Airspace;
Grand Forks AFB, ND
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action amends Class D
airspace at Grand Forks Air Force Base
(AFB), ND. Changes to the airspace
description are necessary due to
changes in air traffic control tower
operating hours. The FAA is taking this
action to enhance the safety and
management of Instrument Flight Rule
(IFR) operations at the airport.
DATES: Effective date: 0901 UTC,
October 17, 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:
Scott Enander, Central Service Center,
Operations Support Group, Federal
Aviation Administration, Southwest
Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort
Worth, TX 76137; telephone 817–321–
7716.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
History
On June 3, 2013, the FAA published
in the Federal Register a notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend
Class D airspace for Grand Forks AFB,
ND (78 FR 33016) Docket No. FAA–
2013–0261. Interested parties were
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invited to participate in this rulemaking
effort by submitting written comments
on the proposal to the FAA. No
comments were received. Class D
airspace designations are published in
paragraph 5000 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 D airspace designations
listed in this document will be
published subsequently in the Order.
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The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 71 by
amending Class D airspace at Grand
Forks AFB, ND, amending the operating
hours to reflect removal of the specific
effective dates and times established by
a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for Grand
Forks AFB, Grand Forks, ND. Operating
hours are now continuous, 24 hours at
Grand Forks AFB. Controlled airspace is
needed for the safety and management
of IFR operations at the airport.
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 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 only affects air traffic
procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this rule, when
promulgated, does 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 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 Grand Forks AFB,
Grand Forks, ND.
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16:04 Aug 07, 2013
Jkt 229001
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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 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 5000
Class D airspace.
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AGL ND D Grand Forks AFB, ND
[Amended]
Grand Forks AFB, ND
(Lat. 47°57′41″ N., long. 97°24′03″ W.)
That airspace extending upward from the
surface to and including 3,400 feet MSL
within a 4.9-mile radius of Grand Forks AFB,
and within 2.3 miles each side of the 174°
bearing from the airport extending from the
4.9-mile radius to 5.6 nm south of the airport,
excluding that airspace within the Grand
Forks, ND, Class D airspace area.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on July 25,
2013.
David P. Medina,
Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO
Central Service Center.
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14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2013–0273; Airspace
Docket No. 13–ASW–9]
Amendment of Class D and Class E
Airspace; San Marcos, TX
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action amends Class D
and Class E airspace at San Marcos, TX.
Additional controlled airspace is
necessary to accommodate new Area
Navigation (RNAV) Standard Instrument
Approach Procedures at San Marcos
Municipal Airport and the
decommissioning of the Garys Locator
Outer Marker (LOM). This action
enhances the safety and management of
Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations
at the airport. Geographic coordinates
are also updated.
DATES: Effective date: 0901 UTC,
October 17, 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:
Scott Enander, Central Service Center,
Operations Support Group, Federal
Aviation Administration, Southwest
Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort
Worth, TX 76137; telephone 817–321–
7716.
SUMMARY:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
On June 4, 2013, the FAA published
in the Federal Register a notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend
Class D and Class E airspace for the San
Marcos, TX, area, creating additional
controlled airspace at San Marcos
Municipal Airport (78 FR 33263) Docket
No. FAA–2013–0273. 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 paragraphs 5000, and
6005, respectively, 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 D and Class E airspace
designations listed in this document
will be published subsequently in the
Order.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2013-0261; Airspace Docket No. 13-AGL-14]
Amendment of Class D Airspace; Grand Forks AFB, ND
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action amends Class D airspace at Grand Forks Air Force
Base (AFB), ND. Changes to the airspace description are necessary due
to changes in air traffic control tower operating hours. The FAA is
taking this action to enhance the safety and management of Instrument
Flight Rule (IFR) operations at the airport.
DATES: Effective date: 0901 UTC, October 17, 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: Scott Enander, Central Service Center,
Operations Support Group, Federal Aviation Administration, Southwest
Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76137; telephone 817-321-
7716.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
On June 3, 2013, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice
of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend Class D airspace for Grand Forks
AFB, ND (78 FR 33016) Docket No. FAA-2013-0261. Interested parties were
[[Page 48293]]
invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written
comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received. Class D
airspace designations are published in paragraph 5000 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 D airspace
designations listed in this document will be published subsequently in
the Order.
The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
Part 71 by amending Class D airspace at Grand Forks AFB, ND, amending
the operating hours to reflect removal of the specific effective dates
and times established by a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for Grand Forks
AFB, Grand Forks, ND. Operating hours are now continuous, 24 hours at
Grand Forks AFB. Controlled airspace is needed for the safety and
management of IFR operations at the airport.
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 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 only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this rule, when promulgated, does 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 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 Grand Forks AFB, Grand Forks, ND.
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 5000 Class D airspace.
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AGL ND D Grand Forks AFB, ND [Amended]
Grand Forks AFB, ND
(Lat. 47[deg]57'41'' N., long. 97[deg]24'03'' W.)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
3,400 feet MSL within a 4.9-mile radius of Grand Forks AFB, and
within 2.3 miles each side of the 174[deg] bearing from the airport
extending from the 4.9-mile radius to 5.6 nm south of the airport,
excluding that airspace within the Grand Forks, ND, Class D airspace
area.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on July 25, 2013.
David P. Medina,
Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2013-18714 Filed 8-7-13; 8:45 am]
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