Amendment of Class E Airspace; Independence and Pittsburg, KS, 72870-72871 [2022-25814]

Download as PDF 72870 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 227 / Monday, November 28, 2022 / Rules and Regulations DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2022–1007; Airspace Docket No. 22–ACE–17] RIN 2120–AA66 Amendment of Class E Airspace; Independence and Pittsburg, KS Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: This action amends the Class E airspace at Independence and Pittsburg, KS. This action is the result of an airspace review conducted as part of the decommissioning of the Oswego very high frequency (VHF) omnidirectional range (VOR) as part of the VOR Minimal Operational Network (MON) Program. The geographic coordinates of the airports are also being updated to coincide with the FAA’s aeronautical database. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, February 23, 2023. 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 7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at 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. 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: SUMMARY: khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with RULES 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:18 Nov 25, 2022 Jkt 259001 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 the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Independence Municipal Airport, Independence, KS, and Atkinson Municipal Airport, Pittsburg, KS, to support instrument flight rule operations at these airports. of the airspace legal description to comply with FAA Order JO 7400.2N, Procedures for Handling Airspace Matters. History FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is published yearly and effective on September 15. The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register (87 FR 52357; August 25, 2022) for Docket No. FAA–2022–1007 to amend the Class E airspace at Independence and Pittsburg, KS. 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 JO 7400.11G, dated August 19, 2022, and effective September 15, 2022, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace designations listed in this document will be published subsequently in FAA Order JO 7400.11. Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference This document amends FAA Order JO 7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 19, 2022, and effective September 15, 2022. FAA Order JO 7400.11G is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order JO 7400.11G 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: Amends the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.6-mile (decreased from a 7.6-mile) radius of Independence Municipal Airport, Independence, KS; and updates the geographic coordinates of the airport to coincide with the FAA’s aeronautical database; And amends the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Atkinson Municipal Airport, Pittsburgh, KS, by updating the geographic coordinates of the airport to coincide with the FAA’s aeronautical database; and removes the city associated with the airport in the header PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 This action is the result of airspace reviews conducted as part of the decommissioning of the Oswego VOR, which provided navigation information for the instrument procedures these airports, as part of the VOR MON Program. 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 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: E:\FR\FM\28NOR1.SGM 28NOR1 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 227 / Monday, November 28, 2022 / Rules and Regulations 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 JO 7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 19, 2022, and effective September 15, 2022, is amended as follows: ■ Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth. * * * * Background * ACE KS E5 Independence, KS [Amended] Independence Municipal Airport, KS (Lat. 37°09′29″ N, long. 95°46′44″ W) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.6-mile radius of Independence Municipal Airport. * * * * * ACE KS E5 Pittsburg, KS [Amended] Atkinson Municipal Airport, KS (Lat. 37°27′00″ N, long. 94°43′52″ W) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.6-mile radius of Atkinson Municipal Airport. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on November 22, 2022. Steven T. Phillips, Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center. [FR Doc. 2022–25814 Filed 11–25–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2022–0245; Airspace Docket No. 19–AAL–49] RIN 2120–AA66 Establishment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T–380; Emmonak, AK Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule, delay of effective date. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with RULES AGENCY: This action delays the effective date of a final rule published in the Federal Register on October 26, 2022, establishing area navigation (RNAV) route T–380 in the vicinity of SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:18 Nov 25, 2022 Emmonak, AK. The FAA is delaying the effective date to allow sufficient time for completion of the required flight inspection of the route. DATES: The effective date of the final rule published on October 26, 2022 (87 FR 64697) is delayed until April 20, 2023. The Director of the Federal Register approved this incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, Rules and Regulations Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Jkt 259001 The FAA published a final rule in the Federal Register for Docket No. FAA– 2022–0245 (85 FR 64697, October 26, 2022), establishing RNAV route T–380 in the vicinity of Emmonak, AK. The effective date for that final rule is December 29, 2022. Subsequent to the final rule, it was determined that the required flight inspection of T–380 was not completed due to weather conditions. The pending onset of winter weather conditions in Alaska will further impact the completion of flight inspections in the State. To facilitate the safe and continuous use of existing air traffic procedures and allow sufficient time for completion of the required flight inspection of route T–380, the effective date of this rule is delayed to April 20, 2023. United States Area Navigation Routes are published in paragraph 6011 of FAA Order JO 7400.11G dated August 19, 2022 and effective September 15, 2022, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The RNAV route listed in this document will be published subsequently in FAA Order JO 7400.11G. FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is published yearly and effective on September 15. Good Cause for No Notice and Comment Section 553(b)(3)(B) of Title 5, United States Code, (the Administrative Procedure Act) authorizes agencies to dispense with notice and comment procedures for rules when the agency for ‘‘good cause’’ finds that those procedures are ‘‘impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest.’’ Under this section, an agency, upon finding good cause, may issue a PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 72871 final rule without seeking comment prior to the rulemaking. The FAA finds that prior notice and public comment to this final rule is unnecessary due to the brief length of the extension of the effective date and the fact that there is no substantive change to the rule.’’ Delay of Effective Date Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, the effective date of the final rule, Airspace Docket 19–AAL–49, as published in the Federal Register on October 26, 2022 (87 FR 64697, FR Doc. 2022–22782), is hereby delayed until April 20, 2023. 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. * * * * * Issued in Washington, DC, on November 21, 2022. Scott M. Rosenbloom, Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations. [FR Doc. 2022–25802 Filed 11–25–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2022–1004; Airspace Docket No. 22–ACE–16] RIN 2120–AA66 Amendment of Class E Airspace; Liberal, KS Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: This action amends the Class E airspace at Liberal, KS. This action is the result of an airspace review conducted as part of the decommissioning of the Liberal very high frequency (VHF) omnidirectional range (VOR) as part of the VOR Minimal Operational Network (MON) Program. The name and geographic coordinates of the airport and the name of the navigational aid are also being updated to coincide with the FAA’s aeronautical database. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, February 23, 2023. 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 7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, and subsequent amendments can SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\28NOR1.SGM 28NOR1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2022-1007; Airspace Docket No. 22-ACE-17]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment of Class E Airspace; Independence and Pittsburg, KS

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends the Class E airspace at Independence and 
Pittsburg, KS. This action is the result of an airspace review 
conducted as part of the decommissioning of the Oswego very high 
frequency (VHF) omnidirectional range (VOR) as part of the VOR Minimal 
Operational Network (MON) Program. The geographic coordinates of the 
airports are also being updated to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical 
database.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, February 23, 2023. 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 7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting 
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at 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.

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 the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above 
the surface at Independence Municipal Airport, Independence, KS, and 
Atkinson Municipal Airport, Pittsburg, KS, to support instrument flight 
rule operations at these airports.

History

    The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal 
Register (87 FR 52357; August 25, 2022) for Docket No. FAA-2022-1007 to 
amend the Class E airspace at Independence and Pittsburg, KS. 
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 JO 7400.11G, dated August 19, 2022, and effective September 
15, 2022, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class 
E airspace designations listed in this document will be published 
subsequently in FAA Order JO 7400.11.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document amends FAA Order JO 7400.11G, Airspace Designations 
and Reporting Points, dated August 19, 2022, and effective September 
15, 2022. FAA Order JO 7400.11G is publicly available as listed in the 
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order JO 7400.11G 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:
    Amends the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above 
the surface within a 6.6-mile (decreased from a 7.6-mile) radius of 
Independence Municipal Airport, Independence, KS; and updates the 
geographic coordinates of the airport to coincide with the FAA's 
aeronautical database;
    And amends the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet 
above the surface at Atkinson Municipal Airport, Pittsburgh, KS, by 
updating the geographic coordinates of the airport to coincide with the 
FAA's aeronautical database; and removes the city associated with the 
airport in the header of the airspace legal description to comply with 
FAA Order JO 7400.2N, Procedures for Handling Airspace Matters.
    This action is the result of airspace reviews conducted as part of 
the decommissioning of the Oswego VOR, which provided navigation 
information for the instrument procedures these airports, as part of 
the VOR MON Program.
    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 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 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:

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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.


71.1   [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO 
7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 19, 
2022, and effective September 15, 2022, is amended as follows:

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

* * * * *

ACE KS E5 Independence, KS [Amended]

Independence Municipal Airport, KS
    (Lat. 37[deg]09'29'' N, long. 95[deg]46'44'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 6.6-mile radius of Independence Municipal Airport.
* * * * *

ACE KS E5 Pittsburg, KS [Amended]

Atkinson Municipal Airport, KS
    (Lat. 37[deg]27'00'' N, long. 94[deg]43'52'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 6.6-mile radius of Atkinson Municipal Airport.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on November 22, 2022.
Steven T. Phillips,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2022-25814 Filed 11-25-22; 8:45 am]
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