Amendment of Class E Airspace; Portland, OR, 58199-58201 [2015-24434]
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14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2015–1137; Airspace
Docket No. 15–ANM–4]
Amendment of Class E Airspace;
Portland, OR
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
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This action modifies Class E
surface area airspace designated as an
extension to Class C airspace, and Class
E airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface at Portland
International Airport, Portland, OR.
After reviewing the airspace, the FAA
found the Portland VHF
omnidirectional radio range/distance
measuring equipment (VOR/DME) and
Laker non-directional beacon (NDB) has
been decommissioned, thereby
necessitating airspace redesign for the
safety and management of Instrument
Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the
airport. This action also corrects the
geographic coordinates of the airport.
SUMMARY:
Effective 0901 UTC, December
10, 2015. The Director of the Federal
Register approves this incorporation by
reference action under title 1, Code of
Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
the annual revision of FAA Order
7400.9 and publication of conforming
amendments.
DATES:
FAA Order 7400.9Z,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can
be viewed online at https://www.faa.gov/
air_traffic/publications/. For further
information, you can contact the
Airspace Policy and ATC Regulations
Group, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue SW., Washington DC 29591;
telephone: 202–267–8783. The Order is
also available for inspection at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this
material at NARA, call 202–741–6030,
or go to https://www.archives.gov/
federal_register/code_of_federalregulations/ibr_locations.html.
FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on
September 15.
ADDRESSES:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Steve Haga, Federal Aviation
Administration, Operations Support
Group, Western Service Center, 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057;
telephone (425) 203–4563.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Authority for This Rulemaking
The Rule
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 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 Portland
International Airport, Portland, OR.
This amendment to Title 14, Code of
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71
modifies Class E airspace designated as
an extension to Class C airspace, and
Class E airspace extending upward from
700 feet above the surface at Portland
International Airport, Portland, OR. A
review of the airspace revealed
modification necessary due to the
decommissioned Portland VOR/DME
and Laker NDB navigation aids. Also,
the geographic coordinates of the airport
are amended to coincide with the FAA’s
aeronautical database.
Class E airspace designated as an
extension to Class C airspace is
modified to an area 4.7 miles west and
4 miles east of the 044° bearing from
Portland International Airport extending
to 18 miles northeast of the airport. The
lateral boundary for Class E airspace
extending upward from 700 feet above
the surface is defined utilizing
latitudinal and longitudinal reference
points instead of navigation aids. This
does not change the lateral boundaries
or operating requirements of the
airspace.
History
On July 20, 2015, the FAA published
in the Federal Register a notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to modify
Class E surface area airspace designated
as an extension to the Class C airspace,
and Class E airspace extending upward
from 700 feet above the surface at
Portland International Airport, Portland,
OR, (80 FR 42760). Interested parties
were invited to participate in this
rulemaking effort by submitting written
comments on the proposal to the FAA.
No comments were received.
Subsequent to publication, the FAA
found minor latitudinal and
longitudinal adjustments were required
to ensure sectional chart accuracy. The
2.7 mile references are changed to 3
miles to compensate for calculation
differences between nautical and statute
miles. These errors have been corrected
in this document.
Class E airspace designations are
published in paragraph 6003 and 6005,
respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9Z,
dated August 6, 2015, and effective
September 15, 2015, 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.
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Documents for Incorporation by
Reference
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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, is non-controversial and
unlikely to result in adverse or negative
comments. It, therefore, (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.
Environmental Review
This document amends FAA Order
7400.9Z, airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015,
and effective September 15, 2015. FAA
Order 7400.9Z is publicly available as
listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
final rule. FAA Order 7400.9Z lists
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
air traffic service routes, and reporting
points.
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Regulatory Notices and Analyses
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.
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Lists 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 Part 71
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 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 FAA Order 7400.9Z,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 6, 2015, and
effective September 15, 2015, is
amended as follows:
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Paragraph 6003 Class E Airspace Areas
Designated as an Extension
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ANM OR E3 Portland, OR [Modified]
Portland International Airport, OR
(Lat. 45°35′19″ N., long. 122°35′49″ W.)
That airspace extending upward from the
surface bounded by a line beginning at lat.
45°40′12″ N., long. 122°37′24″ W.; to lat.
45°41′14″ N., long. 122°37′21″ W.; to lat.
45°51′45″ N., long. 122°22′16″ W.; to lat.
45°45′40″ N., long. 122°13′32″ W.; to lat.
45°35′13″ N., long. 122°28′42″ W.; thence
counter-clockwise along the 5-mile radius of
Portland International Airport to the point of
beginning.
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas
Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More
Above the Surface of the Earth
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ANM OR E5 Portland, OR [Modified]
Portland International Airport, OR
(Lat. 45°35′19″ N., long. 22°35′49″ W.)
McMinnville, McMinnville Municipal
Airport, OR
(Lat. 45°11′40″ N., long. 123°08′10″ W.)
That airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface bounded by a line
beginning at lat. 45°59′59″ N., long.
123°30′04″ W.; to lat. 46°00′00″ N., long.
122°13′00″ W.; thence via an 8.5-mile radius
centered at lat. 45°55′07″ N., long. 122°03′02″
W. clockwise to lat. 45°46′39″ N., long.
122°04′00″ W.; thence via a line south to lat.
45°09′59″ N., long. 122°04′00″ W.; thence to
lat. 45°09′59″ N., long. 123°02′34″ W.; to lat.
45°09′59″ N., long. 123°30′04″ W.; thence to
the point of beginning; and within a 4.3-mile
radius of McMinnville Municipal Airport;
and within 2 miles each side of the 215°
bearing from McMinnville Municipal Airport
to 8.1 miles south of the airport; and that
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airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet
above the surface bounded by a line
beginning at lat. 46°30′29″ N., long.
124°06′51″ W.; to lat. 46°30′29″ N., long.
120°29′40″ W.; to lat. 45°42′49″ N., long.
121°06′03″ W.; to lat. 44°15′10″ N., long.
121°18′13″ W.; to lat. 44°29′59″ N., long.
123°17′38″ W.; to lat. 44°29′59″ N., long.
124°08′036″ W. to a point 3 miles offshore;
thence along a line 3 miles offshore to the
point of beginning.
Issued in Seattle, Washington, on
September 21, 2015.
Christopher Ramirez,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Western
Service Center.
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Copyright Royalty Board
37 CFR Part 380
[Docket No. 2014–CRB–0001–WR (2016–
2020) (Web IV)]
Digital Performance Right in Sound
Recordings and Ephemeral
Recordings
Copyright Royalty Board,
Library of Congress.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The Copyright Royalty Judges
publish final regulations that set the
rates and terms for the digital
performances of sound recordings by
certain noncommercial educational
webcasters and for the making of
ephemeral recordings necessary to
facilitate those transmissions for the
period commencing January 1, 2016,
and ending on December 31, 2020.
DATES: Effective: January 1, 2016.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
LaKeshia Keys, Program Specialist, at
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Copyright Royalty Judges (Judges)
received a joint motion from
SoundExchange, Inc. (SoundExchange),
and College Broadcasters, Inc. (CBI) in
which they announced a partial
settlement of the above proceeding for
certain internet transmissions by college
radio stations and other noncommercial
webcasters.1 SoundExchange and CBI
requested that the Judges adopt their
agreement as a partial settlement of rates
and terms under Section 112(e) and 114
of the Copyright Act (Act) for eligible
nonsubscription transmissions by
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SUMMARY:
1 Joint Motion to Adopt Partial Settlement, Docket
No. 2014–CRB–0001–WR (2016–2020) (Oct. 7,
2014) (Joint Motion).
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noncommercial educational webcasters
(NEWs) over the internet, and related
ephemeral recordings. The Judges
published the proposed settlement and
requested comments from the public.2
For the reasons discussed below, the
Judges hereby adopt the proposed
settlement, with the exception of a
single provision that would identify
SoundExchange as the designated
Collective for the upcoming license
period. The Judges defer designation of
the Collective for the upcoming
licensing period until the conclusion of
the proceeding.
Background
The proposed SoundExchange/CBI
settlement (Settlement) generally
continues in effect, with certain
adjustments, the extant rates for eligible
NEWs that were codified in 37 CFR part
380 Subpart C. The Judges adopted
those rates and terms pursuant to
Section 801(b)(7)(A) of the Act as part
of the prior webcasting determination.
See Digital Performance Right in Sound
Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings,
76 FR 13026 (Web-III).
Under the proposed Settlement, an
eligible NEW would pay a $500 annual
fee for each of the individual channels,
side channels, or stations through which
it makes Eligible Transmissions.
Proposed Rule 37 CFR 380.22(a). The
$500 fee would also serve as the
minimum fee for eligible NEWs. All
other NEWs would pay the royalties
established under Part 380 Subpart A
applicable to noncommercial
webcasters. Proposed Rule 37 CFR
380.22(c).
To qualify for the rates under the
Settlement, a NEW’s total monthly per
channel or per station transmissions
must remain below 159,140 aggregate
tuning hours (ATH). If a NEW’s
transmissions exceed that threshold, the
NEW must pay royalties for the relevant
month, and for the remainder of the
relevant year, in accordance with the
otherwise applicable noncommercial
rates to be determined in this
proceeding. In subsequent years, a NEW
that wishes to pay the rates under the
Settlement must take affirmative steps
not to exceed the 159,140 ATH
threshold. Proposed Rule 37 CFR
380.22(b).
Commercial webcasters are required
to make detailed, census reports of all
sound recordings they transmit. NEWs
with limited listenership may pay the
Collective a proxy fee to avoid the
burden of census reporting. The
Settlement increases the listenership
cap (from 55,000 ATH to 80,000 ATH)
2 See
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for services electing the proxy fee in lieu
of the census reporting option provided
in 37 CFR 380.23(g)(1). See Proposed
Rule 37 CFR 380.22(g)(1).3 A NEW
electing the reporting waiver in 37 CFR
380.23(g)(1) must pay a $100 annual
proxy fee to the Collective. Proposed
Rule 37 CFR 380.22(a).
Comment Summary
The Judges received nearly 60
comments—some supporting and some
opposing adoption of the Settlement—in
response to their request for comments
published in the Federal Register. Many
of the comments appeared to be form
letters; hence, the number of
commenters exceeded the number of
substantive comments. Some of the
comments came from affiliated entities.
The Judges considered the views of all
commenters in reaching their decision
and all comments are posted to the
CRB’s Web site. The Judges discuss
illustrative examples here.
Comments Supporting Adoption of the
Settlement
In its comment supporting adoption
of the joint proposal, CBI noted that the
Settlement contains
the same terms that NEWs have been
successfully using for several years to comply
with the statutory license for webcasting
copyright works. Keeping these rates and
terms in place will prevent disruption of
their operation and ensure the
noncommercial educational webcasters
[remain able to provide] creators of musical
recordings access to the noncommercial
educational listener market.
Comment by College Broadcasters, Inc.
in Support of Adopting The Joint
Settlement Between College
Broadcasters, Inc. and SoundExchange
at 1 (Nov. 26, 2014) (CBI Comment).
CBI further noted that
[T]he current Settlement continues
essentially the same recordkeeping terms that
have been integral for NEWs to be able to
comply with the statutory license. In
particular, these recordkeeping terms include
an optional proxy fee, which allows NEWs to
pay an additional $100 in lieu of complying
with ordinarily-applicable recordkeeping
rules, which are frequently impossible for
NEWs to comply with due to their more
limited budgets, older broadcasting
technology, and other operational
limitations. [T]he new Settlement makes this
extremely necessary reporting option
available for more stations than the previous
one did. It also continues to provide
recordkeeping relief for those stations whose
audience size makes them ineligible for this
3 The Settlement also ‘‘makes a handful of further
minor changes to the current rates and terms for
NEWs.’’ [SoundExchange’s] Comments Concerning
Proposed Settlement at n.1 (Nov. 26, 2014)
(SoundExchange Comments).
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2015-1137; Airspace Docket No. 15-ANM-4]
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Portland, OR
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E surface area airspace designated
as an extension to Class C airspace, and Class E airspace extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface at Portland International
Airport, Portland, OR. After reviewing the airspace, the FAA found the
Portland VHF omnidirectional radio range/distance measuring equipment
(VOR/DME) and Laker non-directional beacon (NDB) has been
decommissioned, thereby necessitating airspace redesign for the safety
and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the
airport. This action also corrects the geographic coordinates of the
airport.
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, December 10, 2015. The Director of the
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under
title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to the annual
revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments.
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Z, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can
contact the Airspace Policy and ATC Regulations Group, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington DC 29591;
telephone: 202-267-8783. The Order is also available for inspection at
the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-
6030, or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_locations.html.
FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on September 15.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Haga, Federal Aviation
Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425) 203-4563.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Authority for This Rulemaking
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
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 Portland International Airport,
Portland, OR.
History
On July 20, 2015, the FAA published in the Federal Register a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to modify Class E surface area
airspace designated as an extension to the Class C airspace, and Class
E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Portland
International Airport, Portland, OR, (80 FR 42760). Interested parties
were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting
written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received.
Subsequent to publication, the FAA found minor latitudinal and
longitudinal adjustments were required to ensure sectional chart
accuracy. The 2.7 mile references are changed to 3 miles to compensate
for calculation differences between nautical and statute miles. These
errors have been corrected in this document.
Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6003 and
6005, respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9Z, dated August 6, 2015, and
effective September 15, 2015, 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.
Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference
This document amends FAA Order 7400.9Z, airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015, and effective September 15,
2015. FAA Order 7400.9Z is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this final rule. FAA Order 7400.9Z lists Class A,
B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and
reporting points.
The Rule
This amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 modifies Class E airspace designated as an extension to Class C
airspace, and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the
surface at Portland International Airport, Portland, OR. A review of
the airspace revealed modification necessary due to the decommissioned
Portland VOR/DME and Laker NDB navigation aids. Also, the geographic
coordinates of the airport are amended to coincide with the FAA's
aeronautical database.
Class E airspace designated as an extension to Class C airspace is
modified to an area 4.7 miles west and 4 miles east of the 044[deg]
bearing from Portland International Airport extending to 18 miles
northeast of the airport. The lateral boundary for Class E airspace
extending upward from 700 feet above the surface is defined utilizing
latitudinal and longitudinal reference points instead of navigation
aids. This does not change the lateral boundaries or operating
requirements of the airspace.
Regulatory Notices and Analyses
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, is
non-controversial and unlikely to result in adverse or negative
comments. It, therefore, (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.
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.
Lists 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 Part 71 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 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 FAA Order 7400.9Z,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015, and
effective September 15, 2015, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 6003 Class E Airspace Areas Designated as an Extension
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ANM OR E3 Portland, OR [Modified]
Portland International Airport, OR
(Lat. 45[deg]35'19'' N., long. 122[deg]35'49'' W.)
That airspace extending upward from the surface bounded by a
line beginning at lat. 45[deg]40'12'' N., long. 122[deg]37'24'' W.;
to lat. 45[deg]41'14'' N., long. 122[deg]37'21'' W.; to lat.
45[deg]51'45'' N., long. 122[deg]22'16'' W.; to lat. 45[deg]45'40''
N., long. 122[deg]13'32'' W.; to lat. 45[deg]35'13'' N., long.
122[deg]28'42'' W.; thence counter-clockwise along the 5-mile radius
of Portland International Airport to the point of beginning.
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700
Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth
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ANM OR E5 Portland, OR [Modified]
Portland International Airport, OR
(Lat. 45[deg]35'19'' N., long. 22[deg]35'49'' W.)
McMinnville, McMinnville Municipal Airport, OR
(Lat. 45[deg]11'40'' N., long. 123[deg]08'10'' W.)
That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
bounded by a line beginning at lat. 45[deg]59'59'' N., long.
123[deg]30'04'' W.; to lat. 46[deg]00'00'' N., long. 122[deg]13'00''
W.; thence via an 8.5-mile radius centered at lat. 45[deg]55'07''
N., long. 122[deg]03'02'' W. clockwise to lat. 45[deg]46'39'' N.,
long. 122[deg]04'00'' W.; thence via a line south to lat.
45[deg]09'59'' N., long. 122[deg]04'00'' W.; thence to lat.
45[deg]09'59'' N., long. 123[deg]02'34'' W.; to lat. 45[deg]09'59''
N., long. 123[deg]30'04'' W.; thence to the point of beginning; and
within a 4.3-mile radius of McMinnville Municipal Airport; and
within 2 miles each side of the 215[deg] bearing from McMinnville
Municipal Airport to 8.1 miles south of the airport; and that
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airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface bounded
by a line beginning at lat. 46[deg]30'29'' N., long. 124[deg]06'51''
W.; to lat. 46[deg]30'29'' N., long. 120[deg]29'40'' W.; to lat.
45[deg]42'49'' N., long. 121[deg]06'03'' W.; to lat. 44[deg]15'10''
N., long. 121[deg]18'13'' W.; to lat. 44[deg]29'59'' N., long.
123[deg]17'38'' W.; to lat. 44[deg]29'59'' N., long.
124[deg]08'036'' W. to a point 3 miles offshore; thence along a line
3 miles offshore to the point of beginning.
Issued in Seattle, Washington, on September 21, 2015.
Christopher Ramirez,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2015-24434 Filed 9-25-15; 8:45 am]
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