[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 125 (Thursday, June 28, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 38473-38474]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-15754]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2012-0196; Airspace Docket No. 12-AWP-2]
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Fairfield, CA
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action amends Class E airspace at Travis Air Force Base
(AFB), Fairfield, CA. The projected decommissioning of the Travis VHF
Omni-Directional Radio Range (VOR) has made this action necessary for
the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations
at the airport.
DATES: Effective date, 0901 UTC, September 20, 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: 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 April 18, 2012, the FAA published in the Federal Register a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend controlled airspace at
Fairfield, CA (77 FR 23171). Interested parties were invited to
participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on
the proposal to the FAA. Two comments were received in favor of the
airspace amendment. Except for a minor editorial change, this rule is
the same as published in the NPRM.
Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6004, 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 E
airspace designations listed in this document will be published
subsequently in that Order.
The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
Part 71 by amending Class E airspace designated as an extension to
Class D surface area at Travis AFB, Fairfield, CA. Airspace
reconfiguration is necessary due to the
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projected decommissioning of the Travis VOR, and enhances the safety
and management of IFR operations at the airport.
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 amends
controlled airspace at Travis AFB, Fairfield, CA.
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 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 7400.9V, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 9, 2011, and effective September 15,
2011 is amended as follows:
Paragraph 6004 Class E airspace designated as an extension to a
class D surface area.
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AWP CA E4 Fairfield, CA [Amended]
Fairfield, Travis AFB, CA
(Lat. 38[deg]15'46'' N., long. 121[deg]55'39'' W.)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within 1.8 miles
each side of the Travis AFB 047[deg] bearing, extending from the
4.3-mile radius of Travis AFB to 8.7 miles northeast of Travis AFB,
and within 1.8 miles each side of the Travis AFB 227[deg] bearing
extending from the 4.3-mile radius of the airport to 8.7 miles
southwest of Travis AFB, and within 3.7 miles northwest and 1.8
miles southeast of the Travis AFB 236[deg] bearing extending from
the 4.3-mile radius of the airport to 5.6 miles southwest of Travis
AFB.
Issued in Seattle, Washington, on June 15, 2012.
John Warner,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2012-15754 Filed 6-27-12; 8:45 am]
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