[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 176 (Tuesday, September 11, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 55690-55691]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-22269]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2011-1213; Airspace Docket No. 11-ANM-23]
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Dillon, MT
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action amends Class E airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface, and adds controlled surface airspace at Dillon,
MT, to accommodate aircraft using new Area Navigation (RNAV) Global
positioning System (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures at
Dillon Airport. This improves the safety and management of Instrument
Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport. The geographic
coordinates of the airport also are adjusted.
DATES: Effective date, 0901 UTC, November 15, 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 March 15, 2012, the FAA published in the Federal Register a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend Class E airspace at
Dillon Airport, Dillon, MT (77 FR 15295). Interested parties were
invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written
comments on the proposal to the FAA. One comment was received.
The commenter recommended establishing Class E surface airspace and
also expanding the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet
above the surface for aircraft safety. The FAA found merit in this
comment and proposed to further amend the NPRM.
On July 11, 2012, the FAA published in the Federal Register a
supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to create Class E
surface airspace and further amend existing Class E airspace at Dillon
Airport, Dillon, MT (77 FR 40834). 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 6002 and
6005, respectively, 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 creating Class E surface airspace, and further modifying
Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface, at
Dillon Airport, Dillon, MT, to accommodate IFR aircraft executing new
RNAV (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures at the airport. This
action is necessary for the safety and management of IFR operations.
The geographic coordinates are adjusted to be in concert with the FAAs
aeronautical database.
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 and
amends controlled airspace at Dillon Airport, Dillon, MT.
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 6002 Class E airspace designated as surface areas.
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ANM MT E2 Dillon, MT [New]
Dillon Airport, MT
(Lat. 45[deg]15'19'' N., long. 112[deg]33'09'' W.)
Within a 6.1-mile radius of Dillon Airport. This Class E
airspace area is effective during 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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Paragraph 6005 Class E airspace areas extending upward from 700
feet or more above the surface of the earth.
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ANM MT E5 Dillon, MT [Modified]
Dillon Airport, MT
(Lat. 45[deg]15'19'' N., long. 112[deg]33'09'' W.)
That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 9.2-mile radius of Dillon Airport; that airspace extending
upward from 1,200 feet above the surface within a 45-mile radius of
Dillon Airport.
Issued in Seattle, Washington, on August 30, 2012.
Steven L. Vale,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2012-22269 Filed 9-10-12; 8:45 am]
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