Amendment, Revocation, and Establishment of Class D and E Airspace; Enid Vance AFB, OK; Enid Woodring Municipal Airport, OK; Enid, OK; and Vance AFB, OK, 14574-14576 [2018-06756]

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 66 (Thursday, April 5, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 14574-14576]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-06756]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2016-9378; Airspace Docket No. 16-ASW-16]


Amendment, Revocation, and Establishment of Class D and E 
Airspace; Enid Vance AFB, OK; Enid Woodring Municipal Airport, OK; 
Enid, OK; and Vance AFB, OK

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action: Removes the Class D airspace for Enid Woodring 
Municipal Airport, OK, and Enid Vance AFB, OK; establishes Class D 
airspace for Enid Woodring Regional Airport, Enid, OK, and Vance AFB, 
OK; amends the Class E airspace designated as a surface area for Enid 
Woodring Regional Airport; establishes Class E airspace designated as a 
surface area for Vance AFB; removes the Class E airspace designated as 
an extension of Class D and Class E surface areas at Enid Woodring 
Municipal Airport, OK, and Enid Vance AFB, OK; establishes Class E 
airspace designated as an extension of Class D and Class E surface 
areas at Enid Woodring Regional Airport and Vance AFB; and amends the 
Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at 
Enid Woodring Regional Airport and Vance AFB. Due to the differing 
operating hours of the two airports, the airspace descriptions are 
being separated for safety and management of instrument flight rules 
(IFR) operations at these airports. Additionally, airspace redesign is 
necessary to accommodate new instrument procedures at Enid Woodring 
Regional Airport.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, July 19, 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 FAA Order 7400.11B 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: 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 amends Class D and Class E airspace in the Enid, OK, area to 
support IFR operations.

History

    The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal 
Register (82 FR 28794; June 26, 2017) for Docket No. FAA-2016-9378 to 
remove the Class D and Class E airspace at Enid Woodring Municipal 
Airport, OK, and Enid Vance AFB, OK, and establish and amend Class D 
and E airspace at Enid Woodring Regional Airport, OK, and Vance AFB, 
OK, to enhance the safety and management of IFR operations at these 
airports. 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 Class 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 Class E 
airspace designations listed in this document will be published 
subsequently in the Order.

Differences From the NPRM

    The description for the Class E airspace designated as an extension 
to Class D or Class E surface area at Enid Woodring Regional Airport, 
Enid, OK, has been updated to include the radial and width information 
for the extensions that was inadvertently omitted from the NPRM.
    The description for the Class E airspace designated as an extension 
to Class D or Class E surface area at Vance AFB, OK, has been updated 
to include the radial and width information for the extensions that was 
inadvertently omitted from the NPRM.
    The airspace description for the Class D airspace at Vance AFB, OK, 
has been simplified to provide a clearer description of the airspace.
    The airspace description for the Class E airspace designated as a 
surface area at Vance AFB, OK, has been simplified to provide a clearer 
description of the airspace.
    The eastern boundary for the Class E airspace area extending upward 
from 700 feet or more above the surface for Enid, OK, has been changed 
from ``8.7 miles east and west of Vance AFB'' to ``9.1 miles east and 
8.7 miles west of Vance AFB'' to fully contain the new southern Class E 
airspace area designated as an extension to Class D or Class E surface 
areas at Enid Woodring Regional Airport within this airspace. 
Additionally, the exclusionary language in the airspace description is 
no longer required and has been removed.
    Additionally, the geographic coordinates for Vance AFB are being 
updated to coincide with a recent change to the FAA aeronautical 
database.

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    Except for the changes noted above, the actions in this final rule 
are the same as published in the NPRM.

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:
    Removing the Class D airspace at Enid Vance AFB, OK;
    Removing the Class D airspace at Enid Woodring Municipal Airport, 
OK;
    Establishing Class D airspace at Enid Woodring Regional Airport, 
Enid, OK, within a 4.5-mile radius of the airport;
    Establishing Class D airspace at Vance AFB, OK, within a 5.1-mile 
radius of the airport;
    Amending the Class E airspace designated as a surface area within a 
4.5-mile radius (increased from a 4.1-mile radius) of Enid Woodring 
Regional Airport, Enid, OK, removing the airspace within a 5.1-mile 
radius of Vance AFB, and removing references to Vance AFB from the 
airspace description;
    Establishing Class E airspace designated as a surface area within a 
5.1-mile radius of Vance AFB, OK;
    Removing the Class E airspace designated as an extension to Class D 
or Class E surface area at Enid Vance AFB, OK;
    Removing the Class E airspace designated as an extension to Class D 
or Class E surface area at Enid Woodring Municipal Airport, OK;
    Establishing Class E airspace designated as an extension to Class D 
or Class E surface area at Enid Woodring Regional Airport, Enid, OK, 
within 2.4 miles each side of the 347[deg] radial of the Woodring VOR/
DME extending from the 4.5-mile radius of the airport to 7 miles north 
of the airport, and within 2.4 miles each side of the 177[deg] radial 
of the Woodring VOR/DME extending from the 4.5-mile radius to 7 miles 
south of the airport;
    Establishing Class E airspace designated as an extension to Class D 
or Class E surface area at Vance AFB, OK, with a segment 1.3 miles each 
side of the 188[deg] radial of the Vance VORTAC extending from the 5.1-
mile radius to 6.1 miles south of the airport; and
    Amending the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above 
the surface at Enid, OK, within 9.1 miles east (increased from 8.7 
miles) and 8.7 miles east of Vance AFB, and within a 7-mile radius 
(increasing from a 6.6-mile radius) of Enid Woodring Regional Airport, 
removing the Woodring VOR/DME extensions, and updating the name of the 
airport to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database.
    The FAA has determined that due to the differing operating hours of 
the two airports, the airspace descriptions should be separated for 
safety and management of IFR operations at these airports. Also, after 
an airspace review of the Enid Woodring Regional Airport, the FAA found 
airspace redesign was necessary at Enid Woodring Regional Airport to 
accommodate new instrument procedures at the airport and for the safety 
and management of IFR operations at this 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

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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 
effective September 15, 2017, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.

* * * * *

ASW OK D Enid Vance AFB, OK [Removed]

ASW OK D Enid Woodring Municipal Airport, OK [Removed]

* * * * *

ASW OK D Enid, OK [New]

Enid Woodring Regional Airport, OK
    (Lat. 36[deg]22'33'' N, long. 97[deg]47'22'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
3,800 feet within a 4.5-mile radius of Enid Woodring Regional 
Airport, excluding that portion of airspace west of long. 
97[deg]51'01'' W. 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.
* * * * *

ASW OK D Vance AFB, OK [New]

Vance AFB, OK
    (Lat. 36[deg]20'23'' N, long. 97[deg]55'02'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
3,800 feet within a 5.1-mile radius of Vance AFB, excluding the 
Enid, OK, Class D and Class E airspace designated as surface areas. 
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 a Surface Area.

* * * * *

ASW OK E2 Enid, OK [Amended]

Enid Woodring Regional Airport, OK
    (Lat. 36[deg]22'33'' N, long. 97[deg]47'22'' W)

    That airspace within a 4.5-mile radius of Enid Woodring Regional 
Airport excluding that portion of airspace west of long.

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97[deg]51'01'' W. 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.
* * * * *

ASW OK E2 Vance AFB, OK [New]

Vance AFB, OK
    (Lat. 36[deg]20'23'' N, long. 97[deg]55'02'' W)

    That airspace within a 5.1-mile radius of Vance AFB, excluding 
the Enid, OK, Class D and Class E airspace designated as surface 
areas. 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 
Class D or Class E Surface Areas.

* * * * *

ASW OK E4 Enid Vance AFB, OK [Removed]

ASW OK E4 Enid Woodring Municipal Airport, OK [Removed]

* * * * *

ASW OK E4 Enid, OK [New]

Enid Woodring Regional Airport, OK
    (Lat. 36[deg]22'33'' N, long. 97[deg]47'22'' W)
Woodring VOR/DME
    (Lat. 36[deg]22'26'' N, long. 97[deg]47'17'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within 2.4 miles 
each side of the 347[deg] radial of the Woodring VOR/DME extending 
from the 4.5-mile radius of Enid Woodring Regional Airport to 7 
miles north of the airport, and within 2.4 miles each side of the 
177[deg] radial of the Woodring VOR/DME extending from the 4.5-mile 
radius of the airport to 7 miles south of the airport.
* * * * *

ASW OK E4 Vance AFB, OK [New]

Vance AFB, OK
    (Lat. 36[deg]20'23'' N, long. 97[deg]55'02'' W)
Vance VORTAC
    (Lat. 36[deg]20'42'' N, long. 97[deg]55'06'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within 1.3 miles 
each side of the 188[deg] radial of the Vance VORTAC extending from 
the 5.1-mile radius of Vance AFB to 6.1 miles south of the airport.

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

* * * * *

ASW OK E5 Enid, OK [Amended]

Vance AFB, OK
    (Lat. 36[deg]20'23'' N, long. 97[deg]55'02'' W)
Enid Woodring Regional Airport, OK
    (Lat. 36[deg]22'33'' N, long. 97[deg]47'22'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within 9.1 miles east and 8.7 miles west of Vance AFB extending to 
15.2 miles north and south of Vance AFB, and within a 7-mile radius 
of Enid Woodring Regional Airport.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on March 28, 2018.
Walter Tweedy,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2018-06756 Filed 4-4-18; 8:45 am]
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