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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2020–0296; Airspace
Docket No. 18–ANM–1]
RIN 2120–AA66
Amendment of Class E Airspace;
Durango, CO
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action modifies Class E
airspace, designated as a surface area, at
Durango-La Plata County Airport, CO.
This action also modifies the Class E
airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface. Additionally, this
action revokes the Class E airspace
extending upward from 1,200 feet above
the surface. Further, this action removes
the Durango VOR/DME from the
airspace legal descriptions. Lastly, this
action makes several administrative
amendments to the airspace legal
descriptions.
SUMMARY:
Effective 0901 UTC, September
10, 2020. 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 7400.11D,
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 7400.11D at NARA, email
fedreg.legal@nara.gov or go to https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
ibr-locations.html.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Matthew Van Der Wal, Federal Aviation
Administration, Western Service Center,
Operations Support Group, 2200 S
216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone (206) 231–3695.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DATES:
Authority for This Rulemaking
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
regarding aviation safety is found in
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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 E airspace at Durango-La Plata
County Airport, CO, to ensure the safety
and management of Instrument Flight
Rules (IFR) operations at the airport.
History
The FAA published a notice of
proposed rulemaking in the Federal
Register (85 FR 20450; April 13, 2020)
for Docket No. FAA–2020–0296 to
amend Class E airspace at Durango-La
Plata County Airport, CO. Interested
parties were invited to participate in
this rulemaking effort by submitting
written comments on the proposal to the
FAA. One comment was received, the
comment was not germane to the
proposed airspace modification.
Class E2 and E5 airspace designations
are published in paragraphs 6002 and
6005, respectively, of FAA Order
7400.11D, dated August 8, 2019, and
effective September 15, 2019, 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
7400.11D, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 8, 2019,
and effective September 15, 2019. FAA
Order 7400.11D is publicly available as
listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
document. FAA Order 7400.11D 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 the Class E airspace,
designated as a surface area, at DurangoLa Plata County Airport, CO. To
properly contain arriving IFR aircraft
descending below 1,000 feet above the
surface, an extension has been added
northeast of the airport. The extension
southwest of the airport has been
reduced. The airspace is described as
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follows: That airspace extending
upward from the surface within a 4.3mile radius of the airport, and within 1
mile each side of the 040° bearing from
the airport, extending from the 4.3-mile
radius to 6.3 miles northeast of the
airport, and within 1 mile each side of
the 217° bearing from the airport,
extending from the 4.3-mile radius to
4.7 miles southwest of the Durango-La
Plata County 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.
This action also modifies Class E
airspace, extending upward from 700
feet above the surface, to properly
contain arriving IFR aircraft descending
below 1,500 feet above the surface and
departing IFR aircraft until reaching
1,200 feet above the surface. The area is
described as follows: That airspace
extending upward from 700 feet above
the surface within a 6.1-mile radius of
the airport, and within 1.6 miles each
side of the 044° bearing from the airport,
extending from the 6.1-mile radius to
12.4 miles northeast of the airport, and
within 1 mile each side of the 217°
bearing from the airport, extending from
the 6.1-mile radius to 6.7 miles
southwest of Durango-La Plata County
Airport.
Additionally, this action revokes the
Class E airspace extending upward from
1,200 feet above the surface, this
airspace is wholly contained within the
Denver en route airspace and
duplication is not necessary.
Further, this action removed the
Durango VOR/DME and associated
extensions from the airspace legal
descriptions. The Navigational Aid is
not required to define the airspace.
Lastly, this action makes several
administrative amendments to the
airspace legal descriptions. The
geographic coordinates are updated to
lat. 37°09′06″ N, long. 107°45′14″ W.
The term ‘‘Airport/Facility Directory’’ in
the Class E airspace, designated as a
surface area, is outdated and has been
replaced with ‘‘Chart Supplement’’.
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on
September 15.
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
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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 will only affect air
traffic procedures and air navigation, it
is certified that this rule, when
promulgated, would 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.
radius to 6.3 miles northeast of the airport,
and within 1 mile each side of the 217°
bearing from the airport, extending from the
4.3-mile radius to 4.7 miles southwest of the
Durango-La Plata County 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 6005 Class E Airspace Areas
Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More
Above the Surface of the Earth.
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ANM CO E5 Durango, CO [Amended]
Durango-La Plata County Airport, CO
(Lat. 37°09′06″ N, long. 107°45′14″ W)
That airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface within a 6.1-mile
radius of the airport, and within 1.6 miles
each side of the 044° bearing from the airport,
extending from the 6.1-mile radius to 12.4
miles northeast of the airport, and within 1
mile each side of the 217° bearing from the
airport, extending from the 6.1-mile radius to
6.7 miles southwest of the Durango-La Plata
County Airport.
Issued in Seattle, Washington, on June 25,
2020.
Shawn M. Kozica,
Group Manager, Western Service Center,
Operations Support Group.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
[FR Doc. 2020–14089 Filed 6–30–20; 8:45 am]
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (air).
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Adoption of the Amendment
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
Federal Aviation Administration
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
REPORTING POINTS
1. The authority citation for 14 CFR
part 71 continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40103,
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
§ 71.1
[Amended]
Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Areas
Designated as Surface Areas.
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ANM CO E2 Durango, CO [Amended]
Durango-La Plata County Airport, CO
(Lat. 37°09′06″ N, long. 107°45′14″ W)
Within a 4.3-mile radius of the airport, and
within 1 mile each side of the 040° bearing
from the airport, extending from the 4.3-mile
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[Docket No. FAA–2019–1022; Airspace
Docket No. 19–ANM–81]
RIN 2120–AA66
Amendment of Class E Airspace and
Establishment of Class E Airspace
Extension; Port Angeles, WA
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action modifies the Class
E surface area, Class E airspace
extending upward from 700 feet above
the surface and creates Class E airspace
as an extension to the Class E surface
area at William R Fairchild International
Airport, Port Angeles, WA. Following a
review of the airspace, the FAA found
it necessary to modify the existing
airspace for William R Fairchild Airport
for the safety and management of
Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations
at the Airport.
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, September
10, 2020. The Director of the Federal
Register approves this incorporation by
SUMMARY:
2. The incorporation by reference in
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11D,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 8, 2019, and
effective September 15, 2019, is
amended as follows:
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14 CFR Part 71
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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 7400.11D,
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 7400.11D at NARA, email
fedreg.legal@nara.gov or go to https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
ibr-locations.html.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Richard Roberts, Federal Aviation
Administration, Western Service Center,
Operations Support Group, 2200 S
216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone (206) 231–2245.
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 the
existing Class E airspace and establishes
new Class E airspace as an extension to
the Class E surface area at William R
Fairchild International Airport, Port
Angeles, WA, in support of IFR
operations at the airport.
History
The FAA published a notice of
proposed rulemaking in the Federal
Register (85 FR 8779; February 18,
2020) for Docket No. FAA–2019–1022 to
modify the existing Class E airspace and
establish new Class E airspace as an
extension to the Class E surface area at
William R Fairchild International
Airport, Port Angeles, WA. Interested
parties were invited to participate in
this rulemaking effort by submitting
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2020-0296; Airspace Docket No. 18-ANM-1]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Durango, CO
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E airspace, designated as a surface
area, at Durango-La Plata County Airport, CO. This action also modifies
the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface.
Additionally, this action revokes the Class E airspace extending upward
from 1,200 feet above the surface. Further, this action removes the
Durango VOR/DME from the airspace legal descriptions. Lastly, this
action makes several administrative amendments to the airspace legal
descriptions.
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, September 10, 2020. 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 7400.11D, 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 7400.11D at NARA, email [email protected]
or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matthew Van Der Wal, Federal Aviation
Administration, Western Service Center, Operations Support Group, 2200
S 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone (206) 231-3695.
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 E airspace at Durango-La Plata County Airport, CO,
to ensure the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)
operations at the airport.
History
The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal
Register (85 FR 20450; April 13, 2020) for Docket No. FAA-2020-0296 to
amend Class E airspace at Durango-La Plata County Airport, CO.
Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking
effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. One
comment was received, the comment was not germane to the proposed
airspace modification.
Class E2 and E5 airspace designations are published in paragraphs
6002 and 6005, respectively, of FAA Order 7400.11D, dated August 8,
2019, and effective September 15, 2019, 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 7400.11D, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 8, 2019, and effective September 15,
2019. FAA Order 7400.11D is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11D 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 the Class E airspace, designated as a surface area, at
Durango-La Plata County Airport, CO. To properly contain arriving IFR
aircraft descending below 1,000 feet above the surface, an extension
has been added northeast of the airport. The extension southwest of the
airport has been reduced. The airspace is described as follows: That
airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.3-mile radius of
the airport, and within 1 mile each side of the 040[deg] bearing from
the airport, extending from the 4.3-mile radius to 6.3 miles northeast
of the airport, and within 1 mile each side of the 217[deg] bearing
from the airport, extending from the 4.3-mile radius to 4.7 miles
southwest of the Durango-La Plata County 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.
This action also modifies Class E airspace, extending upward from
700 feet above the surface, to properly contain arriving IFR aircraft
descending below 1,500 feet above the surface and departing IFR
aircraft until reaching 1,200 feet above the surface. The area is
described as follows: That airspace extending upward from 700 feet
above the surface within a 6.1-mile radius of the airport, and within
1.6 miles each side of the 044[deg] bearing from the airport, extending
from the 6.1-mile radius to 12.4 miles northeast of the airport, and
within 1 mile each side of the 217[deg] bearing from the airport,
extending from the 6.1-mile radius to 6.7 miles southwest of Durango-La
Plata County Airport.
Additionally, this action revokes the Class E airspace extending
upward from 1,200 feet above the surface, this airspace is wholly
contained within the Denver en route airspace and duplication is not
necessary.
Further, this action removed the Durango VOR/DME and associated
extensions from the airspace legal descriptions. The Navigational Aid
is not required to define the airspace.
Lastly, this action makes several administrative amendments to the
airspace legal descriptions. The geographic coordinates are updated to
lat. 37[deg]09'06'' N, long. 107[deg]45'14'' W. The term ``Airport/
Facility Directory'' in the Class E airspace, designated as a surface
area, is outdated and has been replaced with ``Chart Supplement''.
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on September 15.
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
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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 will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this rule, when promulgated, would 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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).
Adoption of the Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS
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1. The authority citation for 14 CFR 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 7400.11D,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 8, 2019, and
effective September 15, 2019, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Areas Designated as Surface Areas.
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ANM CO E2 Durango, CO [Amended]
Durango-La Plata County Airport, CO
(Lat. 37[deg]09'06'' N, long. 107[deg]45'14'' W)
Within a 4.3-mile radius of the airport, and within 1 mile each
side of the 040[deg] bearing from the airport, extending from the
4.3-mile radius to 6.3 miles northeast of the airport, and within 1
mile each side of the 217[deg] bearing from the airport, extending
from the 4.3-mile radius to 4.7 miles southwest of the Durango-La
Plata County 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 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700
Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.
* * * * *
ANM CO E5 Durango, CO [Amended]
Durango-La Plata County Airport, CO
(Lat. 37[deg]09'06'' N, long. 107[deg]45'14'' W)
That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 6.1-mile radius of the airport, and within 1.6 miles each
side of the 044[deg] bearing from the airport, extending from the
6.1-mile radius to 12.4 miles northeast of the airport, and within 1
mile each side of the 217[deg] bearing from the airport, extending
from the 6.1-mile radius to 6.7 miles southwest of the Durango-La
Plata County Airport.
Issued in Seattle, Washington, on June 25, 2020.
Shawn M. Kozica,
Group Manager, Western Service Center, Operations Support Group.
[FR Doc. 2020-14089 Filed 6-30-20; 8:45 am]
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