[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 24 (Monday, February 6, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 5691-5693]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-2485]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
Docket No. FAA-2011-1406; Airspace Docket No. 11-AWA-5
Amendment of Class C Airspace; Springfield, MO; Lincoln, NE;
Grand Rapids, MI
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule, technical amendment.
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SUMMARY: This action modifies the Springfield, MO; Lincoln, NE; and
Grand Rapids, MI, Class C airspace areas by amending the legal
descriptions to contain the current airport names and updated airport
reference point (ARP) information. This action does not change the
boundaries of the controlled airspace areas.
DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, April 5, 2012. 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: Colby Abbott, Airspace, Regulations
and ATC Procedures Group, Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
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Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
Class C airspace areas are designed to improve air safety by
reducing the risk of midair collisions in high volume airport terminal
areas and to enhance the management of air traffic operations in that
area. The FAA Central Service Center recently completed its biennial
evaluation of existing Class C airspace areas in the Central Service
Area and determined three Class C airspace areas required description
amendments to match the FAA's aeronautical database. Specifically, this
amendment corrects the airport names for Springfield, MO; Lincoln, NE;
and Grand Rapids, MI, and makes minor adjustments to the ARP geographic
position information for Springfield, MO, and Grand Rapids, MI.
The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 by amending Class C airspace at Springfield, MO; Lincoln, NE;
and Grand Rapids, MI. The airport formerly known as Springfield-Branson
Regional Airport in Springfield, MO, is renamed Springfield-Branson
National Airport. The airport formerly known as Lincoln Municipal
Airport in Lincoln, NE., is renamed Lincoln Airport. The airport
formerly known as Grand Rapids Kent County International Airport in
Grand Rapids, MI, is renamed Gerald R. Ford International Airport.
Additionally, the ARP geographic position for the Springfield-Branson
National Airport is changed from lat. 37[deg]14'40'' N., long.
93[deg]23'13'' W. to lat. 37[deg]14'44'' N., long. 93[deg]23'19'' W.,
and the ARP geographic position for the Gerald R. Ford International
Airport is changed from lat. 42[deg]52'57'' N., long. 85[deg]31'26'' W.
to lat. 42[deg]52'51'' N., long. 85[deg]31'22'' W. These minor
adjustments to the geographic coordinates reflect the current
information in the FAA's aeronautical database.
There are no changes to routing or air traffic control procedures
resulting from this action. Accordingly, since this is an
administrative change and does not affect the boundaries, altitudes, or
operating requirements of the airspace, notice and public procedures
under Title 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary.
Class C airspace areas are published in paragraph 4000 of FAA Order
7400.9V, dated August 9, 2011 and effective September 15, 2011, which
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class C airspace area
amendment in this document will be published subsequently in the Order.
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.
Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory
action'' under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule''
under Department of Transportation (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, 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 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 the
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 descriptions of the Class C airspace areas established
in the vicinity of Springfield, MO, Lincoln, NE, and Grand Rapids, MI.
Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1E, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures,'' paragraph 311a. 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.
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 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 FAA Order 7400.9V,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 9, 2011 and
effective September 15, 2011, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 4000 Class C Airspace.
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ACE MO C Springfield-Branson National Airport, MO
Springfield-Branson National Airport, MO
(Lat. 37[deg]14'44'' N., long. 93[deg]23'19'' W.)
Bird Field Airport
(Lat. 37[deg]19'12'' N., long. 93[deg]25'12'' W.)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
5,300 feet MSL within a 5-mile radius of Springfield-Branson
National Airport, excluding that airspace within a 1-mile radius of
the Bird Field Airport; and that airspace extending upward from
2,500 feet MSL to and including 5,300 feet MSL within a 10-mile
radius of Springfield-Branson National Airport.
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ACE NE C Lincoln Airport, NE
Lincoln Airport, NE
(Lat. 40[deg]51'03'' N., long. 96[deg]45'33'' W.)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
5,200 feet MSL within a 5-mile radius of the Lincoln Airport; and
that airspace extending upward from 2,700 feet MSL to and including
5,200 feet MSL within a 10-mile radius of the airport. This Class C
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.
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AGL MI C Gerald R. Ford International Airport, MI
Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Grand Rapids, MI
(Lat. 42[deg] 52'51'' N., long. 85[deg]31'22'' W.)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
4,800 feet MSL within a 5-mile radius of the Gerald R. Ford
International Airport; and that airspace extending upward from 2,000
feet MSL to and including 4,800 feet MSL within a 10-mile radius of
the airport. This Class C airspace area is effective during the
specific dates and times established in advance by a Notice to
Airmen. The effective dates and times will thereafter be
continuously published in the Airport/Facility Directory.
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Issued in Washington, DC, on January 26, 2012.
Gary A. Norek,
Acting Manager, Airspace, Regulations and ATC Procedures Group.
[FR Doc. 2012-2485 Filed 2-3-12; 8:45 am]
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