Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Lewiston, ID, 11411-11413 [2018-05049]
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Notice to Airmen. The effective date and time
will thereafter be continuously published in
the Chart Supplement.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Federal Aviation Administration
Authority for This Rulemaking
Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Areas
Designated as Surface Areas.
14 CFR Part 71
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[Docket No. FAA–2017–0986; Airspace
Docket No. 17–ANM–16]
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ANM ID E2
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Twin Falls, ID [Amended]
Joslin Field-Magic Valley Regional Airport,
ID
(Lat. 42°28′55″ N, long. 114°29′16″ W)
That airspace within a 4.3-mile radius of
Joslin Field-Magic Valley Regional Airport.
This Class E 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 Chart Supplement.
Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Areas
Designated as an Extension to a Class D or
Class E Surface Area.
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Twin Falls, ID [Amended]
Joslin Field-Magic Valley Regional Airport,
ID
(Lat. 42°28′55″ N, long. 114°29′16″ W)
That airspace extending upward from the
surface within 2.5 miles each side of the 087°
bearing from Joslin Field-Magic Valley
Regional Airport extending from the 4.3 mile
radius of the airport to 7 miles east of the
airport, and within 2.5 miles each side of the
airport 274° bearing extending from the
airport 4.3-mile radius to 7.1 miles west of
the airport.
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Twin Falls, ID [Amended]
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Joslin Field-Magic Valley Regional Airport,
ID
(Lat. 42°28′55″ N, long. 114°29′16″ W)
That airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface within 4.3 miles south
and 8 miles north of the 091° bearing from
Joslin Field-Magic Valley Regional Airport
extending from the airport to 22 miles east
of the airport, and within 4.3 miles south and
8 miles north of the airport 275° bearing
extending from the airport to 16 miles west
of the airport. That airspace extending
upward from 1,200 feet above the surface
bounded by a line beginning at lat. 43°22′00″
N, long. 115°08′00″ W; to lat. 43°09′00″ N,
long. 114°03′00″ W; to lat. 42°33′00″ N, long.
114°03′00″ W; to lat. 42°18′00″ N, long.
114°06′00″ W; to lat. 41°48′00″ N, long.
115°00′00″ W; to lat. 43°01′00″ N, long.
115°20′00″ W, thence to the point of
beginning.
Issued in Seattle, Washington, on March 6,
2018.
Shawn M. Kozica,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Western
Service Center.
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Amendment of Class D and Class E
Airspace; Lewiston, ID
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This actions amends
controlled airspace at Lewiston-Nez
Perce County Airport, Lewiston, ID, by
enlarging Class D airspace, and Class E
surface airspace, and reducing Class E
airspace designated as an extension, and
Class E airspace extending upward from
700 feet above the surface. Also, this
action removes the part-time Notice to
Airmen (NOTAM) status from Class E
airspace designated as an extension.
Additionally, an editorial change is
made to the legal descriptions replacing
‘‘Airport/Facility Directory’’ with the
term ‘‘Chart Supplement’’. This action
enhances safety and management of
instrument flight rules (IFR) operations
at the airport.
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, May 24,
2018. 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 7400.11B,
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 this
material at NARA, call (202) 741–6030,
or go to https://www.archives.gov/
federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on
September 15.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
Clark, Federal Aviation Administration,
Operations Support Group, Western
Service Center, 2200 S. 216th Street, Des
Moines, WA 98198; telephone (206)
231–2253.
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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 D and E airspace at Lewiston-Nez
Perce County Airport, Lewiston, ID, in
support of IFR operations at the airport.
History
The FAA published in the Federal
Register (82 FR 57558; December 6,
2017) for Docket FAA–2017–0986, a
notice of proposed rulemaking to
modify Class D airspace, Class E surface
area airspace, Class E airspace
designated as an extension, and Class E
airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface at Lewiston-Nez
Perce County Airport, Lewiston, ID.
Interested parties were invited to
participate in this rulemaking effort by
submitting written comments on the
proposal to the FAA. One comment was
received.
Discussion of Comments
The commenter objected to the
expansion of Class D airspace based on
a belief that the FAA erred in
calculating the Class D area radius as
described in FAA Order 7400.2K,
Procedures for Handling Airspace
Matters, Chapter 17, Figure 17–2–1,
specifically by enlarging the Class D
area from a 4.1-mile radius to a 4.3-mile
radius. After a second review, the FAA
agrees a 4.1-mile radius for some areas
of the Class D is sufficient. The
proposed enlargement of Class D
airspace to a 4.3-mile radius was not
based on Figure 17–2–1, but instead was
intended to contain all IFR circling
aircraft utilizing an expanded circling
approach maneuvering airspace radius.
After a second review the FAA has
determined the proposed Class D
airspace east, southeast, and west would
adequately contain the circling aircraft.
The FAA will therefore preserve Class D
airspace within a 4.1-mile radius of the
airport where additional airspace is not
required.
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The commenter also objected to the
proposed expansion of Class D airspace
greater than 2 miles beyond the 4.1-mile
radius based on FAA Order 7400.2K
paragraph 17–2–7 (d) ARRIVAL
EXTENSIONS, stating all extensions
should be Class E. The FAA does not
agree. The proposed expansion areas of
Class D airspace east, southeast, and
west are not arrival extensions, but are
designed to contain the specific
departure procedures for the airport in
accordance with paragraph 17–2–6
DEPARTURES. The expanded areas are
therefore a part of the Class D and
should not be Class E extensions.
The commenter also states that ‘‘Class
D should be a basic round circle’’. The
FAA does not agree. Paragraph 17–2–1
CONFIGURATION states that the Class
D size and shape may vary to allow for
safe and efficient handling of
operations, and must be sized to contain
the intended operations. Use of a basic
circle of Class D airspace would result
in an excessive degree of airspace
restriction. The shape of the proposed
Class D airspace area is designed to
contain the existing IFR operations at
the airport with a minimum of airspace
restriction, thereby protecting the
public’s right to freedom of transit.
Lastly, the commenter suggests the
FAA has not complied with paragraph
17–1–2, REGIONAL/SERVICE AREA
OFFICE EVALUATION, by failing to
follow the policies and procedures
within FAA Order 7400.2L. The FAA
does not agree. The proposed airspace
modifications were designed based on
the requirements contained within FAA
Order 7400.2L. This action by its very
nature is intended to ensure the airspace
configuration at Lewiston-Nez Perce
County Airport, Lewiston, ID is in
compliance with FAA policies and
guidelines.
Class D and E airspace designations
are published in paragraph 5000, 6002,
6004, and 6005, respectively, of FAA
Order 7400.11B, dated August 3, 2017,
and effective September 15, 2017, which
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
71.1. The Class D and 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
7400.11B, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017,
and effective September 15, 2017. FAA
Order 7400.11B is publicly available as
listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
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air traffic service routes, and reporting
points.
The Rule
The FAA is amending Title 14 Code
of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71
by modifying Class D airspace, Class E
airspace designated as a surface area,
Class E airspace designated as an
extension, and Class E airspace
extending upward from 700 feet above
the surface at Lewiston-Nez Perce
County Airport, Lewiston, ID. This
airspace redesign is necessary for the
safety and management of instrument
flight rules operations at the airport.
Class D and Class E surface area
airspace are amended to within a 4.1mile radius of the airport (no change)
from the airport 290° bearing clockwise
to the airport 066° bearing; and within
a 5.1-mile radius of the airport (from the
4.1-mile radius) from the airport 066°
bearing clockwise to the airport 115°
bearing; and within a 6.6-mile radius of
the airport (from the 4.1-mile radius)
from the airport 115° bearing clockwise
to the airport 164° bearing; and within
a 4.3-mile radius of the airport (from the
4.1-mile radius) from the airport 164°
bearing clockwise to the airport 230°
bearing; and within a 6.6-mile radius of
the airport (from the 4.1-mile radius)
from the airport 230° bearing clockwise
to the airport 290° bearing. Also, the
class D airspace extending upward from
the surface is reduced to up to and
including 2,700 feet MSL (from 3,900
feet).
Class E airspace designated as an
extension is modified to within 1.0 mile
each side of the 100° bearing from the
airport extending from the 5.1-mile
radius of the airport to 7.9 miles east of
the airport (from 2.7 miles each side of
the Lewiston-Nez Perce ILS localizer
course extending from the 4.1-mile
radius of the airport to 14 miles east),
and within 1.0 mile each side of the
313° bearing from the airport extending
from the airport 4.1-mile radius to 6.1
miles northwest of the airport (from 3.5
miles each side of the Nez Perce VOR/
DME 266° radial extending from the 4.1mile radius of the airport to 13.1 miles
west of the airport). Also, the part-time
Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) status is
removed.
Class E airspace extending upward
from 700 feet above the surface is
modified to within a 6.3-mile radius of
the airport, and within 8.5 miles north
and 4.3 miles south of the airport 099°
and 279° bearings extending to 27.8
miles east and 22.5 miles west of the
airport (from an irregularly shaped
polygon generally extending to 19 miles
northeast, 24 miles east, 19 miles
southeast, and 25 miles west).
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Additionally, this action replaces the
term ‘‘Airport/Facility Directory’’ with
the term ‘‘Chart Supplement’’ in the
Class D and Class E surface 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, will 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 5–6.5a. 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:
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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 7400.11B,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 3, 2017, and
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effective September 15, 2017, is
amended as follows:
Paragraph 5000
Class D Airspace.
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ANM ID D Lewiston, ID [Amended]
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport, ID
(Lat. 46°22′28″ N, long. 117°00′55″ W)
That airspace extending upward from the
surface to and including 2,700 feet MSL
within a 4.1-mile radius from Lewiston-Nez
Perce County Airport clockwise from the
airport 290° bearing to the 066° bearing, and
within a 5.1-mile radius of the airport from
the 066° bearing to the airport 115° bearing
and within a 6.6-mile radius of the airport
from the 115° bearing to the airport 164°
bearing, and within a 4.1-mile radius of the
airport from the airport 164° bearing to the
airport 230° bearing, and within a 6.6-mile
radius of the airport from the 230° bearing to
the airport 290° bearing. 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 Chart Supplement.
Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace
Designated as Surface Areas
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ANM ID E5 Lewiston, ID [Amended]
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport, ID
(Lat. 46°22′28″ N, long. 117°00′55″ W)
That airspace upward from 700 feet above
the surface within a 6.3-mile radius of
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport, and
within 8.5 miles north and 4.3 miles south
of the airport 099° and 279° bearings
extending to 27.8 miles east and 22.5 miles
west of the airport; that airspace extending
upward from 1,200 feet above the surface
within a 62-mile radius of the Lewiston-Nez
Perce County Airport, and within 24 miles
each side of the 056° bearing from the airport
extending from the 62-mile radius to 92 miles
northeast of the airport.
Issued in Seattle, Washington, on March 5,
2018.
Shawn M. Kozica,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Western
Service Center.
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ANM ID E2 Lewiston, ID [Amended]
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport, ID
(Lat. 46°22′28″ N, long. 117°00′55″ W)
That airspace extending upward from the
surface within a 4.1-mile radius from the
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
clockwise from the airport 290° bearing to the
066° bearing, and within a 5.1-mile radius of
the airport from the 066° bearing to the
airport 115° bearing and within a 6.6-mile
radius of the airport from the 115° bearing to
the airport 164° bearing, and within a 4.1mile radius of the airport from the airport
164° bearing to the airport 230° bearing, and
within a 6.6-mile radius of the airport from
the 230° bearing to the airport 290° bearing.
This Class E 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 Chart Supplement.
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Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace
Designated as an Extension to a Class D or
Class E Surface Area
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(n) The employer must, within 15
working days after the receipt of the
results of any monitoring performed
under this section, notify each affected
employee of these results and the steps
being taken to reduce exposures within
the permissible exposure limit either
individually in writing or by posting the
results in an appropriate location that is
accessible to affected employees.
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ANM ID E4 Lewiston, ID [Amended]
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport, ID
(Lat. 46°22′28″ N, long. 117°00′55″ W)
That airspace within one mile each side of
the 100° bearing from the Lewiston-Nez Perce
County Airport extending from the airport
5.1-mile radius to 7.9 miles east of the
airport, and within 1.0 mile each side of the
313° bearing from the airport extending from
the airport 4.1-mile radius to 6.1 miles
northwest of the airport.
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas
Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More
Above the Surface of the Earth
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Paying Benefits
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Final rule.
This final rule amends the
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation’s
regulations on Benefits Payable in
Terminated Single-Employer Plans and
Allocation of Assets in Single-Employer
Plans to prescribe interest assumptions
under the benefit payments regulation
for valuation dates in April 2018 and
interest assumptions under the asset
allocation regulation for valuation dates
in the second quarter of 2018. The
interest assumptions are used for
valuing and paying benefits under
terminating single-employer plans
covered by the pension insurance
system administered by PBGC.
DATES: Effective April 1, 2018.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Hilary Duke (duke.hilary@PBGC.gov),
Assistant General Counsel for
Regulatory Affairs, Pension Benefit
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assumptions—including interest
assumptions—for valuing and paying
plan benefits under terminating singleemployer plans covered by title IV of
the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act of 1974. The interest
assumptions in the regulations are also
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The interest assumptions in appendix
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for allocation purposes under ERISA
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assumptions in appendix B to part 4022
to determine whether a benefit is
payable as a lump sum and to determine
the amount to pay. Appendix C to part
4022 contains interest assumptions for
private-sector pension practitioners to
refer to if they wish to use lump-sum
interest rates determined using PBGC’s
historical methodology. Currently, the
rates in appendices B and C of the
benefit payment regulation are the same.
The interest assumptions are intended
to reflect current conditions in the
financial and annuity markets.
Assumptions under the asset allocation
regulation are updated quarterly;
assumptions under the benefit payments
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2017-0986; Airspace Docket No. 17-ANM-16]
Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Lewiston, ID
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This actions amends controlled airspace at Lewiston-Nez Perce
County Airport, Lewiston, ID, by enlarging Class D airspace, and Class
E surface airspace, and reducing Class E airspace designated as an
extension, and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above
the surface. Also, this action removes the part-time Notice to Airmen
(NOTAM) status from Class E airspace designated as an extension.
Additionally, an editorial change is made to the legal descriptions
replacing ``Airport/Facility Directory'' with the term ``Chart
Supplement''. This action enhances safety and management of instrument
flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport.
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, May 24, 2018. 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 7400.11B, 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 this material at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to
https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on September 15.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Clark, Federal Aviation
Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 2200
S. 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone (206) 231-2253.
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 D and E airspace at Lewiston-Nez Perce County
Airport, Lewiston, ID, in support of IFR operations at the airport.
History
The FAA published in the Federal Register (82 FR 57558; December 6,
2017) for Docket FAA-2017-0986, a notice of proposed rulemaking to
modify Class D airspace, Class E surface area airspace, Class E
airspace designated as an extension, and Class E airspace extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface at Lewiston-Nez Perce County
Airport, Lewiston, ID. Interested parties were invited to participate
in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the
proposal to the FAA. One comment was received.
Discussion of Comments
The commenter objected to the expansion of Class D airspace based
on a belief that the FAA erred in calculating the Class D area radius
as described in FAA Order 7400.2K, Procedures for Handling Airspace
Matters, Chapter 17, Figure 17-2-1, specifically by enlarging the Class
D area from a 4.1-mile radius to a 4.3-mile radius. After a second
review, the FAA agrees a 4.1-mile radius for some areas of the Class D
is sufficient. The proposed enlargement of Class D airspace to a 4.3-
mile radius was not based on Figure 17-2-1, but instead was intended to
contain all IFR circling aircraft utilizing an expanded circling
approach maneuvering airspace radius. After a second review the FAA has
determined the proposed Class D airspace east, southeast, and west
would adequately contain the circling aircraft. The FAA will therefore
preserve Class D airspace within a 4.1-mile radius of the airport where
additional airspace is not required.
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The commenter also objected to the proposed expansion of Class D
airspace greater than 2 miles beyond the 4.1-mile radius based on FAA
Order 7400.2K paragraph 17-2-7 (d) ARRIVAL EXTENSIONS, stating all
extensions should be Class E. The FAA does not agree. The proposed
expansion areas of Class D airspace east, southeast, and west are not
arrival extensions, but are designed to contain the specific departure
procedures for the airport in accordance with paragraph 17-2-6
DEPARTURES. The expanded areas are therefore a part of the Class D and
should not be Class E extensions.
The commenter also states that ``Class D should be a basic round
circle''. The FAA does not agree. Paragraph 17-2-1 CONFIGURATION states
that the Class D size and shape may vary to allow for safe and
efficient handling of operations, and must be sized to contain the
intended operations. Use of a basic circle of Class D airspace would
result in an excessive degree of airspace restriction. The shape of the
proposed Class D airspace area is designed to contain the existing IFR
operations at the airport with a minimum of airspace restriction,
thereby protecting the public's right to freedom of transit.
Lastly, the commenter suggests the FAA has not complied with
paragraph 17-1-2, REGIONAL/SERVICE AREA OFFICE EVALUATION, by failing
to follow the policies and procedures within FAA Order 7400.2L. The FAA
does not agree. The proposed airspace modifications were designed based
on the requirements contained within FAA Order 7400.2L. This action by
its very nature is intended to ensure the airspace configuration at
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport, Lewiston, ID is in compliance with
FAA policies and guidelines.
Class D and E airspace designations are published in paragraph
5000, 6002, 6004, and 6005, respectively, of FAA Order 7400.11B, dated
August 3, 2017, and effective September 15, 2017, which is incorporated
by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class D and 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 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, and effective September 15,
2017. FAA Order 7400.11B is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists Class A,
B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and
reporting points.
The Rule
The FAA is amending Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 by modifying Class D airspace, Class E airspace designated as a
surface area, Class E airspace designated as an extension, and Class E
airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Lewiston-
Nez Perce County Airport, Lewiston, ID. This airspace redesign is
necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules
operations at the airport.
Class D and Class E surface area airspace are amended to within a
4.1-mile radius of the airport (no change) from the airport 290[deg]
bearing clockwise to the airport 066[deg] bearing; and within a 5.1-
mile radius of the airport (from the 4.1-mile radius) from the airport
066[deg] bearing clockwise to the airport 115[deg] bearing; and within
a 6.6-mile radius of the airport (from the 4.1-mile radius) from the
airport 115[deg] bearing clockwise to the airport 164[deg] bearing; and
within a 4.3-mile radius of the airport (from the 4.1-mile radius) from
the airport 164[deg] bearing clockwise to the airport 230[deg] bearing;
and within a 6.6-mile radius of the airport (from the 4.1-mile radius)
from the airport 230[deg] bearing clockwise to the airport 290[deg]
bearing. Also, the class D airspace extending upward from the surface
is reduced to up to and including 2,700 feet MSL (from 3,900 feet).
Class E airspace designated as an extension is modified to within
1.0 mile each side of the 100[deg] bearing from the airport extending
from the 5.1-mile radius of the airport to 7.9 miles east of the
airport (from 2.7 miles each side of the Lewiston-Nez Perce ILS
localizer course extending from the 4.1-mile radius of the airport to
14 miles east), and within 1.0 mile each side of the 313[deg] bearing
from the airport extending from the airport 4.1-mile radius to 6.1
miles northwest of the airport (from 3.5 miles each side of the Nez
Perce VOR/DME 266[deg] radial extending from the 4.1-mile radius of the
airport to 13.1 miles west of the airport). Also, the part-time Notice
to Airmen (NOTAM) status is removed.
Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
is modified to within a 6.3-mile radius of the airport, and within 8.5
miles north and 4.3 miles south of the airport 099[deg] and 279[deg]
bearings extending to 27.8 miles east and 22.5 miles west of the
airport (from an irregularly shaped polygon generally extending to 19
miles northeast, 24 miles east, 19 miles southeast, and 25 miles west).
Additionally, this action replaces the term ``Airport/Facility
Directory'' with the term ``Chart Supplement'' in the Class D and Class
E surface 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, will 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 5-6.5a. 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 7400.11B,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, and
[[Page 11413]]
effective September 15, 2017, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.
* * * * *
ANM ID D Lewiston, ID [Amended]
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport, ID
(Lat. 46[deg]22'28'' N, long. 117[deg]00'55'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
2,700 feet MSL within a 4.1-mile radius from Lewiston-Nez Perce
County Airport clockwise from the airport 290[deg] bearing to the
066[deg] bearing, and within a 5.1-mile radius of the airport from
the 066[deg] bearing to the airport 115[deg] bearing and within a
6.6-mile radius of the airport from the 115[deg] bearing to the
airport 164[deg] bearing, and within a 4.1-mile radius of the
airport from the airport 164[deg] bearing to the airport 230[deg]
bearing, and within a 6.6-mile radius of the airport from the
230[deg] bearing to the airport 290[deg] bearing. 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 Chart
Supplement.
Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Designated as Surface Areas
* * * * *
ANM ID E2 Lewiston, ID [Amended]
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport, ID
(Lat. 46[deg]22'28'' N, long. 117[deg]00'55'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.1-
mile radius from the Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport clockwise
from the airport 290[deg] bearing to the 066[deg] bearing, and
within a 5.1-mile radius of the airport from the 066[deg] bearing to
the airport 115[deg] bearing and within a 6.6-mile radius of the
airport from the 115[deg] bearing to the airport 164[deg] bearing,
and within a 4.1-mile radius of the airport from the airport
164[deg] bearing to the airport 230[deg] bearing, and within a 6.6-
mile radius of the airport from the 230[deg] bearing to the airport
290[deg] bearing. This Class E 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 Chart Supplement.
Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Designated as an Extension to a
Class D or Class E Surface Area
* * * * *
ANM ID E4 Lewiston, ID [Amended]
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport, ID
(Lat. 46[deg]22'28'' N, long. 117[deg]00'55'' W)
That airspace within one mile each side of the 100[deg] bearing
from the Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport extending from the
airport 5.1-mile radius to 7.9 miles east of the airport, and within
1.0 mile each side of the 313[deg] bearing from the airport
extending from the airport 4.1-mile radius to 6.1 miles northwest of
the airport.
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700
Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth
* * * * *
ANM ID E5 Lewiston, ID [Amended]
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport, ID
(Lat. 46[deg]22'28'' N, long. 117[deg]00'55'' W)
That airspace upward from 700 feet above the surface within a
6.3-mile radius of Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport, and within 8.5
miles north and 4.3 miles south of the airport 099[deg] and 279[deg]
bearings extending to 27.8 miles east and 22.5 miles west of the
airport; that airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the
surface within a 62-mile radius of the Lewiston-Nez Perce County
Airport, and within 24 miles each side of the 056[deg] bearing from
the airport extending from the 62-mile radius to 92 miles northeast
of the airport.
Issued in Seattle, Washington, on March 5, 2018.
Shawn M. Kozica,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2018-05049 Filed 3-14-18; 8:45 am]
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