[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 132 (Wednesday, July 10, 2013)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 41335-41336]
[FR Doc No: 2013-16573]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2013-0530; Airspace Docket No. 13-AWP-9]

Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Battle Mountain, NV

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to establish Class E airspace at the
Battle Mountain VHF Omni-Directional Radio Range Tactical Air
Navigational Aid (VORTAC) navigation aid, Battle Mountain, NV, to
facilitate vectoring of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) aircraft under
control of Salt Lake City, Oakland, and Los Angeles Air Route Traffic
Control Centers (ARTCCs). The FAA is proposing this action to enhance
the safety and management of aircraft operations within the National
Airspace System.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 26, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>. You must identify FAA Docket No. FAA-2013-
0530; Airspace Docket No. 13-AWP-9, at the beginning of your comments.
You may also submit comments through the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eldon Taylor, Federal Aviation
Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed
rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments, as
they may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing
reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal.
    Communications should identify both docket numbers (FAA Docket No.
FAA 2013-0530 and Airspace Docket No. 13-AWP-9) and be submitted in
triplicate to the Docket Management System (see ADDRESSES section for
address and phone number). You may also submit comments through the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov.
    Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments
on this action must submit with those comments a self-addressed stamped
postcard on which the following statement is made: ``Comments to FAA
Docket No. FAA-2013-0530 and Airspace Docket No. 13-AWP-9''. The
postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter.
    All communications received on or before the specified closing date
for comments will be considered before taking action on the proposed
rule. The proposal contained in this action may be changed in light of
comments received. All comments submitted will be available for
examination in the public docket both before and after the closing date
for comments. A report summarizing each substantive public contact with
FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the
docket.

Availability of NPRM's

    An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's Web page at http://www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/.
    You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any
comments received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets
Office (see the ADDRESSES section for the address and phone number)
between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal
holidays. An informal docket may also be examined during normal
business hours at the Northwest Mountain Regional Office of the Federal
Aviation Administration, Air Traffic Organization, Western Service
Center, Operations Support Group, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057.
    Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future
NPRM's should contact the FAA's Office of Rulemaking,<PHONE_NUMBER>,
for a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11-2A, Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking Distribution System, which describes the application
procedure.

The Proposal

    The FAA is proposing an amendment to Title 14 Code of Federal
Regulations (14 CFR) Part 71 by establishing Class E en route domestic
airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface at the
Battle Mountain VORTAC navigation aid, Battle Mountain, NV. This action
would contain aircraft while in IFR conditions under control of Salt
Lake City, Oakland, and Los Angeles ARTCCs by vectoring aircraft from
en route airspace to terminal areas.
    Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6006, of
FAA Order 7400.9W, dated August 8, 2012, and effective September 15,
2012, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E
airspace designation listed in this document will be published
subsequently in this Order.
    The FAA has determined this proposed regulation only involves an
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current.
Therefore, this proposed regulation; (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 this proposed 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.
    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the U.S. Code. Subtitle 1, Section 106, describes
the authority for 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 the airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the
efficient use of airspace. This proposed regulation is within the scope
of that authority as it would establish controlled airspace at the
Battle Mountain VORTAC, Battle Mountain, NV.
    This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies
and Procedures'' prior to any FAA final regulatory action.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, the Federal
Aviation Administration proposes to amend 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(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 the Federal
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9W, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 8, 2012, and effective September 15,
2012 is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6006 En Route Domestic Airspace Areas.

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ANM NV E6 Battle Mountain, NV [New]

Battle Mountain VORTAC, NV
    (Lat. 40[deg]34[min]09[sec] N., long. 116[deg]55[min]20[sec] W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface
within an area bounded by lat. 41[deg]08[min]22[sec] N., long.
114[deg]57[min]44[sec] W.; to lat. 40[deg]40[min]40[sec] N., long.
114[deg]28[min]45[sec] W.; to lat. 40[deg]06[min]57[sec] N., long.
114[deg]37[min]44[sec] W.; to lat. 39[deg]38[min]25[sec] N., long.
114[deg]42[min]19[sec] W.; to lat. 38[deg]28[min]04[sec] N., long.
114[deg]21[min]28[sec] W.; to lat. 38[deg]19[min]56[sec] N., long.
114[deg]09[min]07[sec] W.; to lat. 38[deg]23[min]43[sec] N., long.
113[deg]12[min]48[sec] W.; to lat. 37[deg]48[min]00[sec] N., long.
113[deg]30[min]00[sec] W.; to lat. 37[deg]49[min]25[sec] N., long.
113[deg]42[min]01[sec] W.; to lat. 37[deg]53[min]44[sec] N., long.
113[deg]42[min]03[sec] W.; to lat. 38[deg]01[min]00[sec] N., long.
114[deg]12[min]03[sec] W.; to lat. 38[deg]01[min]00[sec] N., long.
114[deg]30[min]03[sec] W.; to lat. 37[deg]59[min]59[sec] N., long.
114[deg]42[min]06[sec] W.; to lat. 37[deg]53[min]00[sec] N., long.
116[deg]11[min]03[sec] W.; to lat. 37[deg]53[min]00[sec] N., long.
116[deg]26[min]03[sec] W.; to lat. 37[deg]53[min]00[sec] N., long.
116[deg]50[min]00[sec] W.; to lat. 38[deg]13[min]30[sec] N., long.
117[deg]00[min]00[sec] W.; to lat. 38[deg]13[min]30[sec] N., long.
117[deg]16[min]30[sec] W.; to lat. 37[deg]55[min]11[sec] N., long.
117[deg]53[min]37[sec] W.; to lat. 39[deg]39[min]28[sec] N., long.
117[deg]59[min]55[sec] W.; to lat. 40[deg]04[min]38[sec] N., long.
118[deg]49[min]42[sec] W., thence to the point of beginning.

    Issued in Seattle, Washington, on June 26, 2013.
Rex MacLean,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center
[FR Doc. 2013-16573 Filed 7-9-13; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 216 (Friday, November 12, 2021)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 62723-62724]
[FR Doc No: 2021-24460]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2021-0703; Airspace Docket No. 21-AGL-28]
RIN 2120-AA66

Amendment of Class E Airspace; Frankfort, MI

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends the Class E airspace extending upward from
700 feet above the surface at Frankfort Dow Memorial Field, Frankfort,
MI. This action is the result of an airspace review caused by the
decommissioning of the Manistee 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 are also being updated to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical
database.

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. FAA Order JO 7400.11F 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: Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation
Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

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 Frankfort Dow Memorial Field, Frankfort, MI, to support
instrument flight rule operations at this airport.

History

    The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the
Federal Register (86 FR 48921; September 1, 2021) for Docket No. FAA-
2021-0703 to amend the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet
above the surface at Frankfort Dow Memorial Field, Frankfort, MI.
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 7400.11F, dated August 10, 2021, and effective September
15, 2021, 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 7400.11F, 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 amends the Class E airspace
extending upward from 700 feet above the surface to within a 7.2-mile
(increased from a 6.4-mile) radius of Frankfort Dow Memorial Field,
Frankfort, MI; removes the Manistee VOR/DME and associated extension
from the airspace legal description; and updates the name (previously
Frankfort Dow Memorial Field Airport) and the geographic coordinates of
the airport to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database.
    This action is due to an airspace review caused by the
decommissioning of the Manistee VOR, which provided navigation
information for the instrument procedures this airport, 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 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 JO
7400.11F, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 10,
2021, and effective September 15, 2021, is amended as follows:

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

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AGL MI E5 Frankfort, MI [Amended]

Frankfort Dow Memorial Field, MI
    (Lat. 44[deg]37'31'' N, long. 86[deg]12'03'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 7.2-mile radius of the Frankfort Dow Memorial Field.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on November 4, 2021.
Martin A. Skinner,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2021-24460 Filed 11-10-21; 8:45 am]
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