Amendment of Class E Airspace; Mapleton, IA, 12505-12506 [2017-04186]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 42 / Monday, March 6, 2017 / Rules and Regulations management of the standard instrument approach procedures for IFR operations. 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 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ paragraph 5–6.5.a. 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 1. The authority citation for Part 71 continues to read as follows: asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES ■ 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 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, and effective September 15, 2016, is amended as follows: ■ VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:33 Mar 03, 2017 Jkt 241001 Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth. * * * * ASW AR E5 Paragould, AR [Amended] Kirk Field, AR (Lat. 36°03′50″ N., long. 90°30′33″ W.) Jonesboro VOR (Lat. 35°52′30″ N., long. 90°35′19″ W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile radius of Kirk Field, and within 3 miles each side of the 019° radial from the Jonesboro VOR extending from the 6.5-mile radius to 10.1 miles south of the airport. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on February 22, 2017. Walter Tweedy, Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center. [FR Doc. 2017–04191 Filed 3–3–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2016–8834; Airspace Docket No. 16–ACE–9] Amendment of Class E Airspace; Mapleton, IA Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: This action modifies Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at James G. Whiting Memorial Field Airport, Mapleton, IA. Decommissioning of the Mapleton non-directional radio beacon (NDB), cancellation of NDB approaches, and implementation of area navigation (RNAV) procedures have made this action necessary for the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, June 22, 2017. 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 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments. ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A, 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 Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 12505 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 FAA Order 7400.11A at NARA, call 202–741– 6030, or go to https://www.archives.gov/ federal_register/code_of_federalregulations/ibr_locations.html. FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is published yearly and effective on September 15. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222–5711. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 modifies Class E airspace at James G. Whiting Memorial Field Airport, Mapleton, IA. History On September 8, 2016, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), (81 FR 62040) Docket No. FAA–2016– 8834, to amend Class E airspace at James G. Whiting Memorial Field Airport, Mapleton, IA. 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 7400.11A, dated August 3, 2016, and effective September 15, 2016, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace designations 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 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, E:\FR\FM\06MRR1.SGM 06MRR1 12506 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 42 / Monday, March 6, 2017 / Rules and Regulations and effective September 15, 2016. FAA Order 7400.11A is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11A 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 extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.6-mile radius (increased from the 6.3-mile radius) of James G. Whiting Memorial Field Airport, Mapleton, IA, with an extension southwest of the airport from the 6.6-mile radius to 10.3 miles. The segment extending 10 miles northeast of the airport is removed. Airspace reconfiguration is necessary due to the decommissioning of the Mapleton NDB, cancellation of NDB approaches, and implementation of RNAV procedures at the airport and for the safety and management of the standard instrument approach procedures for IFR operations at the airport. Regulatory Notices and Analyses asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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: ■ 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 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, and effective September 15, 2016, is amended as follows: ■ Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth. * * * * ACE IA E5 Mapleton, IA [Amended] Mapleton, James G. Whiting Memorial Field Airport, IA (Lat. 42°10′42″ N., long. 95°47′37″ W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.6-mile radius of James G. Whiting Memorial Field Airport, and within 4 miles each side of the 204° bearing from the airport extending from the 6.6-mile radius to 10.3 miles southwest of the airport. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on February 22, 2017. Walter Tweedy Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center. Effective April 5, 2017. David A. Trissell, General Counsel, at 202–789–6820. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Regulatory History 81 FR 95069 (Dec. 27, 2016) Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Background III. Review of Comments IV. Changes to Proposed Rules V. Ordering Paragraphs I. Introduction On December 19, 2016, the Commission issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to revise its regulations governing requests for agency records made under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552, to comply with the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016 (the Act), Public Law 114–185, 130 Stat. 538 (2016).1 For the reasons discussed below, the Commission adopts the following final rules, which include minor revisions to the proposed rules. II. Background The FOIA Improvement Act of 2016 was signed into law on June 30, 2016. Among other things, the Act expands the dispute resolution process available to requesters, limits the use of FOIA exemptions, and codifies the so-called ‘‘Rule of 3’’ for frequently requested records. On December 19, 2016, the Commission issued Order No. 3671, introducing proposed revisions to its rules. As Order No. 3671 indicates, revisions to the affected sections of 39 CFR part 3004 are necessary to implement the Act. III. Review of Comments The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ paragraph 5–6.5.a. 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. Jkt 241001 39 CFR Part 3004 The Commission received two sets of comments on the proposed rules. The National Archives and Records Administration’s Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) and the Public Representative submitted comments.2 [Docket No. RM2017–2; Order No. 3812] Environmental Review 18:33 Mar 03, 2017 DATES: * 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. VerDate Sep<11>2014 Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 A. OGIS Comments [FR Doc. 2017–04186 Filed 3–3–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION Revising Procedures for the Freedom of Information Act Postal Regulatory Commission. Final rule. AGENCY: ACTION: The Commission issuing a set of rules amending existing regulations governing requests for agency records made under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), in accordance in with the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Comments. OGIS notes that it has a statutory mandate under FOIA to offer 1 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Revise Procedures for the Freedom of Information Act, December 19, 2016 (Order No. 3671). 2 Comments of National Archives and Records Administration on Proposed Rulemaking to Change its Freedom of Information Act Regulation, 39 CFR part 3004, Docket No. 2016–30905, January 26, 2017 (OGIS Comments); Public Representative Comments on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Revise Procedures for the Freedom of Information Act, January 26, 2017 (PR Comments). E:\FR\FM\06MRR1.SGM 06MRR1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 42 (Monday, March 6, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 12505-12506]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-04186]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2016-8834; Airspace Docket No. 16-ACE-9]


Amendment of Class E Airspace; Mapleton, IA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E airspace extending upward from 
700 feet above the surface at James G. Whiting Memorial Field Airport, 
Mapleton, IA. Decommissioning of the Mapleton non-directional radio 
beacon (NDB), cancellation of NDB approaches, and implementation of 
area navigation (RNAV) procedures have made this action necessary for 
the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations 
at the airport.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, June 22, 2017. 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 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments.

ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A, 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 Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; 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 
FAA Order 7400.11A at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_locations.html.
    FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is 
published yearly and effective on September 15.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101 
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5711.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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 modifies Class E airspace at James G. Whiting Memorial Field 
Airport, Mapleton, IA.

History

    On September 8, 2016, the FAA published in the Federal Register a 
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), (81 FR 62040) Docket No. FAA-
2016-8834, to amend Class E airspace at James G. Whiting Memorial Field 
Airport, Mapleton, IA. 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 7400.11A, dated August 3, 2016, and effective September 15, 
2016, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E 
airspace designations 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 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016,

[[Page 12506]]

and effective September 15, 2016. FAA Order 7400.11A is publicly 
available as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA 
Order 7400.11A 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 extending upward from 700 feet above 
the surface within a 6.6-mile radius (increased from the 6.3-mile 
radius) of James G. Whiting Memorial Field Airport, Mapleton, IA, with 
an extension southwest of the airport from the 6.6-mile radius to 10.3 
miles. The segment extending 10 miles northeast of the airport is 
removed.
    Airspace reconfiguration is necessary due to the decommissioning of 
the Mapleton NDB, cancellation of NDB approaches, and implementation of 
RNAV procedures at the airport and for the safety and management of the 
standard instrument approach procedures for IFR operations at the 
airport.

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 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and 
Procedures,'' paragraph 5-6.5.a. 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

0
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 7400.11A, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, and 
effective September 15, 2016, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 
Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.

* * * * *

ACE IA E5 Mapleton, IA [Amended]

Mapleton, James G. Whiting Memorial Field Airport, IA
    (Lat. 42[deg]10'42'' N., long. 95[deg]47'37'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 6.6-mile radius of James G. Whiting Memorial Field Airport, 
and within 4 miles each side of the 204[deg] bearing from the 
airport extending from the 6.6-mile radius to 10.3 miles southwest 
of the airport.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on February 22, 2017.
Walter Tweedy
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2017-04186 Filed 3-3-17; 8:45 am]
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