Amendment of Class E Airspace; Beloit, KS, 73272-73273 [2024-20207]

Download as PDF 73272 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 175 / Tuesday, September 10, 2024 / Rules and Regulations inadvertently and incorrectly set forth certain regulatory text in 14 CFR part 61 that the FAA did not intend to include. Specifically, the FAA adopted the requirement for instrument proficiency checks (IPC) under § 61.57(d) to consist of the areas of operation (AOO) contained in the applicable ACS, as appropriate to the rating held, intending to remove the list of AOOs set forth in § 61.57(d)(1)(i) through (vi).2 As discussed in the final rule, the applicable ACS sets forth the AOOs to be included in the IPC with an accompanying task table in the appendix. The preamble to both the NPRM and the final rule clearly communicated that the final rule intended to remove § 61.57(d)(1)(i) through (vi) (i.e., the AOOs) because the ACS incorporated by reference would set forth the AOOs in the appendix task table.3 However, the amendatory instructions to the final rule inadvertently maintained § 61.57(d)(1)(i) through (vi), which duplicates the AOO tasking table in the applicable ACS, as incorporated by reference. This correction remedies that error by removing those paragraphs. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 61 Aircraft, Airmen, Aviation safety, Recreation and recreation areas, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Teachers. Accordingly, 14 CFR part 61 is corrected by making the following correcting amendment: PART 61—CERTIFICATION: PILOTS, FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS, AND GROUND INSTRUCTORS 1. The authority citation for part 61 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40113, 44701–44703, 44707, 44709–44711, 44729, 44903, 45102–45103, 45301–45302; Sec. 2307 Pub. L. 114–190, 130 Stat. 615 (49 U.S.C. 44703 note); and sec. 318, Pub. L. 115–254, 132 Stat. 3186 (49 U.S.C. 44703 note). § 61.57 [Amended] 2. Amend § 61.57 by removing paragraphs (d)(1)(i) through (vi). khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with RULES ■ 2 The AOOs include: air traffic control clearances and procedures; flight by reference to instruments; navigation systems; instrument approach procedures; emergency operations; and postflight procedures. 3 See 89 FR 22496, stating that the FAA simply proposed to remove the specific AOOs from the regulation itself and, instead, provide a table within the applicable ACS in the appendix with the specific AOOs and tasks to be tested. See also 87 FR 75963. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:13 Sep 09, 2024 Jkt 262001 Issued under authority provided by 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 44701(a), and 44703 in Washington, DC. Brandon Roberts, Executive Director, Office of Rulemaking. [FR Doc. 2024–20216 Filed 9–9–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2024–1119; Airspace Docket No. 24–ACE–2] RIN 2120–AA66 Amendment of Class E Airspace; Beloit, KS Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: This action amends the Class E airspace at Beloit, KS. This action is the result of an airspace review conducted due to the decommissioning of the Mankato very high frequency omnidirectional range (VOR) as part of the VOR Minimum Operating Network (MON) Program. The geographic coordinates of the airport are also being updated to coincide with the FAA’s aeronautical database. This action brings the airspace into compliance with FAA orders to support instrument flight rule (IFR) operations. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, December 26, 2024. 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: A copy of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), all comments received, this final rule, and all background material may be viewed online at www.regulations.gov using the FAA Docket number. Electronic retrieval help and guidelines are available on the website. It is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. FAA Order JO 7400.11H, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/ publications/. You may also contact the Rules and Regulations Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 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 Moritz Memorial Airport, Beloit, KS, to support IFR operations at this airport. History The FAA published an NPRM for Docket No. FAA–2024–1119 in the Federal Register (89 FR 35027; May 1, 2024) proposing to amend the Class E airspace at Beloit, 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. Incorporation by Reference Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 on an annual basis. This document amends the current version of that order, FAA Order JO 7400.11H, dated August 11, 2023, and effective September 15, 2023. FAA Order JO 7400.11H is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document. These amendments will be published in the next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11. FAA Order JO 7400.11H 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 modifies the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface to within a 7-mile (increased from a 6.5mile) radius of Moritz Memorial Airport, Beloit, KS; corrects the state associated with the airport from IA to KS; and updates the geographic E:\FR\FM\10SER1.SGM 10SER1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 175 / Tuesday, September 10, 2024 / Rules and Regulations Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth. coordinates of the airport to coincide with the FAA’s aeronautical database. 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. 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). 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 14 CFR part 71 continues to read as follows: ■ khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with RULES 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 7400.11H, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 11, 20243, and effective September 15, 2023, is amended as follows: ■ VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:13 Sep 09, 2024 Jkt 262001 * * * * ACE KS E5 Beloit, KS [Amended] Moritz Memorial Airport, KS (Lat. 39°28′18″ N, long. 98°07′44″ W) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 7-mile radius of Moritz Memorial Airport. * * * * * Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on September 4, 2024. Martin A. Skinner, Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center. [FR Doc. 2024–20207 Filed 9–9–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2024–2119; Airspace Docket No. 24–ASW–15] RIN 2120–AA66 Amendment of Class D Airspace; Fort Worth, TX Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: This action amends the Class D airspace at Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport, Fort Worth, TX. This action is the result of a biennial airspace review. This action updates the name and geographic coordinates of the airport to coincide with the FAA’s aeronautical database. This action does not change the airspace boundaries or operating requirements. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, December 26, 2024. 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: A copy of this final rule and all background material may be viewed online at www.regulations.gov using the FAA Docket number. Electronic retrieval help and guidelines are available on the website. It is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. FAA Order JO 7400.11H, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/ publications/. You may also contact the Rules and Regulations Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 73273 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 D airspace at Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport, Fort Worth, TX, to support instrument flight rule operations at this airport. History The airspace at Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport, Fort Worth, TX, was reviewed as part a biennial airspace review. The airspace review revealed that the name and geographic coordinates of the airport had been changed, but the airspace legal description had not been updated. This action updates the name and geographic coordinates of the airport to coincide with the FAA’s aeronautical database. This action is an administrative change and does not affect the airspace boundaries or operating requirements. Incorporation by Reference Class D airspace designations are published in paragraph 5000 of FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 on an annual basis. This document amends the current version of that order, FAA Order JO 7400.11H, dated August 11, 2023, and effective September 15, 2023. FAA Order JO 7400.11J is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document. These amendments will be published in the next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11. FAA Order JO 7400.11H lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and reporting points. E:\FR\FM\10SER1.SGM 10SER1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 175 (Tuesday, September 10, 2024)]
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[FR Doc No: 2024-20207]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2024-1119; Airspace Docket No. 24-ACE-2]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment of Class E Airspace; Beloit, KS

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends the Class E airspace at Beloit, KS. This 
action is the result of an airspace review conducted due to the 
decommissioning of the Mankato very high frequency omnidirectional 
range (VOR) as part of the VOR Minimum Operating Network (MON) Program. 
The geographic coordinates of the airport are also being updated to 
coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database. This action brings the 
airspace into compliance with FAA orders to support instrument flight 
rule (IFR) operations.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, December 26, 2024. 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: A copy of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), all 
comments received, this final rule, and all background material may be 
viewed online at www.regulations.gov using the FAA Docket number. 
Electronic retrieval help and guidelines are available on the website. 
It is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year.
    FAA Order JO 7400.11H, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, 
and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. You may also contact the Rules and 
Regulations Group, Office of Policy, 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 Moritz Memorial Airport, Beloit, KS, to support IFR 
operations at this airport.

History

    The FAA published an NPRM for Docket No. FAA-2024-1119 in the 
Federal Register (89 FR 35027; May 1, 2024) proposing to amend the 
Class E airspace at Beloit, 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.

Incorporation by Reference

    Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6005 of 
FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, which 
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 on an annual basis. This 
document amends the current version of that order, FAA Order JO 
7400.11H, dated August 11, 2023, and effective September 15, 2023. FAA 
Order JO 7400.11H is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES 
section of this document. These amendments will be published in the 
next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11.
    FAA Order JO 7400.11H 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 modifies the Class E airspace 
extending upward from 700 feet above the surface to within a 7-mile 
(increased from a 6.5-mile) radius of Moritz Memorial Airport, Beloit, 
KS; corrects the state associated with the airport from IA to KS; and 
updates the geographic

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coordinates of the airport to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical 
database.

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. 
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).

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 
7400.11H, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 11, 
20243, and effective September 15, 2023, 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 Beloit, KS [Amended]

Moritz Memorial Airport, KS
    (Lat. 39[deg]28'18'' N, long. 98[deg]07'44'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 7-mile radius of Moritz Memorial Airport.
* * * * *

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on September 4, 2024.
Martin A. Skinner,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2024-20207 Filed 9-9-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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