[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 95 (Tuesday, May 17, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 28306-28307]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-11371]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2011-0023; Airspace Docket No. 11-ANM-2]
Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Idaho Falls, ID
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action amends existing Class D and Class E airspace at
Idaho Falls, ID, by changing the name of the airport to Idaho Falls
Regional Airport, and adjusting the geographic coordinates of the
airport. This action also adds additional Class E airspace necessary to
accommodate aircraft using new Area Navigation (RNAV) Required
Navigation Performance (RNP) standard instrument approach procedures at
Idaho Falls Regional Airport. This improves the safety and management
of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport.
DATES: Effective date, 0901 UTC, August 25, 2011. 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 7400.9 and
publication of conforming amendments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eldon Taylor, Federal Aviation
Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 1601
Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425) 203-4537.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
On February 17, 2011, the FAA published in the Federal Register a
notice of proposed rulemaking to amend controlled airspace at Idaho
Falls, ID (76 FR 9266). 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 D and Class E airspace designations are published in
paragraph 5000, 6002, 6004 and 6005, respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9U
dated August 18, 2010, and effective September 15, 2010, which is
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class D and Class E
airspace designations listed in this document will be published
subsequently in that Order. With the exception of editorial changes,
this rule is the same as that proposed in the NPRM.
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The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
Part 71 by amending Class D and Class E airspace by changing the
airport name from Fanning Field to Idaho Falls Regional Airport, and
adjusts the geographic coordinates of the airport to be in concert with
the FAA's Aeronautical Products Office. Also, existing Class E airspace
extending upward from 700 feet above the surface, at Idaho Falls
Regional Airport is modified to accommodate aircraft using new RNAV
(RNP) standard instrument approach procedures. This action is necessary
for the safety and management of IFR operations.
The FAA has determined this regulation only involves an established
body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments
are necessary to keep them operationally current. Therefore, this
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 rule, when promulgated, will 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 discusses 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 establishes
additional controlled airspace at Idaho Falls Regional Airport, Idaho
Falls, ID.
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(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 7400.9U, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 18, 2010, and effective September 15,
2010 is amended as follows:
Paragraph 5000 Class D airspace.
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ANM ID D Idaho Falls, ID [Amended]
Idaho Falls Regional Airport, ID
(Lat. 43[deg]30'52'' N., long. 112[deg]04'13'' W.)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
7,200 feet MSL within a 5.4-mile radius of Idaho Falls Regional
Airport excluding that airspace below 5,300 feet MSL within a 1-mile
radius of lat. 43[deg]28'16'' N., long. 111[deg]59'27'' W.; and
excluding that airspace 1 mile either side of the 127[deg] bearing
from lat. 43[deg]28'16'' N., long. 111[deg]59'27'' W., to the 5.4-
mile radius of Idaho Falls Regional Airport. 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 Airport/Facility
Directory.
Paragraph 6002 Class E airspace designated as surface areas.
* * * * *
ANM ID E2 Idaho Falls, ID [Amended]
Idaho Falls Regional Airport, ID
(Lat. 43[deg]30'52'' N., long. 112[deg]04'13'' W.)
Within a 5.4-mile radius of Idaho Falls Regional 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
Airport/Facility Directory.
Paragraph 6004 Class E airspace designated as an Extension to a
Class D surface area.
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ANM ID E4 Idaho Falls, ID [Amended]
Idaho Falls Regional Airport, ID
(Lat. 43[deg]30'52'' N., long. 112[deg]04'13'' W.)
Idaho Falls VOR/DME
(Lat. 43[deg]31'08'' N., long. 112[deg]03'50'' W.)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within 3.1 miles
each side of the Idaho Falls VOR/DME 223[deg] radial extending from
the 5.4-mile radius of Idaho Falls Regional Airport to 9.2 miles
southwest of the VOR/DME, and within 3.5 miles each side of the
Idaho Falls VOR/DME 030[deg] radial extending from the 5.4-mile
radius of the airport to 7 miles northeast of the VOR/DME.
Paragraph 6005 Class E airspace areas extending upward from 700
feet or more above the surface of the earth.
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ANM ID E5 Idaho Falls, ID [Modified]
Idaho Falls Regional Airport, ID
(Lat. 43[deg]30'52'' N., long. 112[deg]04'13'' W.)
Pocatello VORTAC
(Lat. 42[deg]52'13'' N., long. 112[deg]39'08'' W.)
Burley VOR/DME
(Lat. 42[deg]34'49'' N., long. 113[deg]51'57'' W.)
Idaho Falls VOR/DME
(Lat. 43[deg]31'08'' N., long. 112[deg]03'50'' W.)
That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 7.5-mile radius of Idaho Falls Regional Airport, and within
10.2 miles northwest and 4.3 miles southeast of the Idaho Falls VOR/
DME 036[deg] and 216[deg] radials extending from 27.2 miles
northeast to 16.1 miles southwest of the VOR/DME, and within 7.9
miles southeast and 5.3 miles northwest of the 029[deg] radial of
the Pocatello VORTAC extending from 20.1 to 40.9 miles northeast of
the VORTAC; that airspace extending from 1,200 feet above the
surface bounded by a line beginning at the intersection of long.
112[deg]30'03'' W., and the south edge of V-298, extending east
along V-298 to the intersection of the south edge of V-298 and long.
112[deg]02'00'' W., north along long. 112[deg]02'00'' W. to lat.
44[deg]20'00'' N., east along lat. 44[deg]20'00'' N. to long.
110[deg]37'00'' W., south along long. 110[deg]37'00'' W. to the
intersection of long. 110[deg]37'00'' W. and the northwest edge of
V-465, southwest on V-465 to the intersection of V-465 and long.
112[deg]00'00'' W., south along long. 112[deg]00'00'' W., to the
north edge of V-4, west on V-4 to the 24.4 mile radius of the Burley
VOR/DME, thence counterclockwise via the 24.4-mile radius to the
south edge of V-269, thence east along the south edge of V-269 to
the 25.3-mile radius of the Pocatello VORTAC, thence clockwise via
the 25.3-mile radius to lat. 43[deg]05'46'' N., long.
113[deg]08'15'' W.; to lat. 43[deg]20'30'' N., long. 112[deg]45'33''
W.; to lat. 43[deg]32'00'' N., long. 112[deg]35'03'' W.; to lat.
43[deg]50'20'' N., long. 112[deg]30'03'' W., thence to the point of
beginning.
Issued in Seattle, Washington, on May 2, 2011.
Christine Mellon,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2011-11371 Filed 5-16-11; 8:45 am]
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