Revocation of Class E Airspace; Creech Air Force Base Airport, NV, 55688-55689 [2021-21933]

Agencies

• Federal Aviation Administration
• DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 192 (Thursday, October 7, 2021)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 55688-55689]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-21933]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2021-0591; Airspace Docket No. 21-AWP-15]
RIN 2120-AA66


Revocation of Class E Airspace; Creech Air Force Base Airport, NV

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action revokes the Class E airspace extending upward from 
700 feet above the surface at Creech Air Force Base (AFB) Airport, 
Indian Springs, NV. This action also implements several administrative 
updates to the Class D legal description.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, January 27, 2022. The Director of the 
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 
1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order JO 7400.11 
and publication of conforming amendments.

ADDRESSES: FAA Order JO 7400.11F, 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 JO 7400.11F 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 revokes the Class E airspace at Creech AFB Airport, Indian 
Springs, NV, to ensure the safety and management of operations at the 
airport.

History

    The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal 
Register (86 FR 40790; July 29, 2021) for Docket No. FAA-2021-0591 to 
revoke the Class E airspace at Creech AFB Airport, Indian Springs, NV. 
Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking 
effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. Two 
comments were received. One comment is in favor of the Class E airspace 
revocation and the other comment is opposed to the airspace revocation.
    The commenter who opposes the Class E revocation discussed concerns 
about the airspace's future use. Class E airspace areas, extending 
upward from 700 feet or more above the surface of the earth, are 
designated for airports with approved instrument approach procedure. 
Creech AFB Airport does not have approved instrument approach 
procedures, as such, the Class E airspace is being revoked. If the 
airport develops instrument procedures, the FAA will reevaluate the 
airspace to ensure containment of the instrument procedures.
    Class D and Class E5 airspace designations are published in 
paragraphs 5000, and 6005, respectively, of FAA Order JO 7400.11F, 
dated August 10, 2021, and effective September 15, 2021, 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 JO 7400.11F, Airspace Designations 
and Reporting Points, dated August 10, 2021, and effective September 
15, 2021. FAA Order JO 7400.11F is publicly available as listed in the 
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order JO 7400.11F lists Class 
A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and 
reporting points.

The Rule

    This amendment to 14 CFR part 71 revokes the Class E airspace 
extending

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upward from 700 feet above the surface at Creech AFB Airport, Indian 
Springs, NV. This type of Class E airspace is designed to contain 
instrument approach procedures. This Class E airspace area is not 
required because there are no instrument procedures published for 
Creech AFB Airport.
    This action also implements two administrative updates to the Class 
D legal description. The second line of the text header is updated from 
``Indian Springs Air Force Auxiliary Field, NV'' to ``Creech AFB 
Airport, NV'', to match the FAA database. Additionally, the third line 
of the text header is updated from ``(lat. 36[deg]35'14'' N, long. 
115[deg]40'24'' W)'' to ``(lat. 36[deg]35'11'' N, long. 115[deg]40'39'' 
W)'', to match the FAA database.
    FAA Order JO 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 
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 the 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 JO 
7400.11F, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 10, 
2021, and effective September 15, 2021, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.

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AWP NV D Indian Springs, NV [Amended]

Creech AFB Airport, NV
    (Lat. 36[deg]35'11'' N, long. 115[deg]40'39'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
5,700 feet MSL within a 5-mile radius of the airport, excluding 
Restricted Area R-4806W. 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 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 
Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.

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AWP NV E5 Indian Springs, NV [Revoked]

Indian Springs Air Force Auxiliary Field, NV
    (Lat. 36[deg]35'14'' N, long. 115[deg]40'24'' W)

    Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on October 1, 2021.
B.G. Chew,
Acting Group Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2021-21933 Filed 10-6-21; 8:45 am]
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