[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 73 (Tuesday, April 16, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 22415-22416]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-08825]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2012-0853; Airspace Docket No. 12-ANM-23]
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Astoria, OR
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E airspace at Astoria Regional
Airport, Astoria, OR, to accommodate aircraft using Area Navigation
(RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) standard instrument approach
procedures at the airport. This improves the safety and management of
Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport.
DATES: Effective date, 0901 UTC, June 27, 2013. 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 October 9, 2012, the FAA published in the Federal Register a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to modify controlled airspace at
Astoria, OR (77 FR 61306). Interested parties were invited to
participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on
the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received. The Western Flight
Procedures Office reassessed the proposal and on January 25, 2013, the
FAA published in the Federal Register a supplemental notice of proposed
rulemaking (SNPRM) to also modify the north extension west of Astoria
Regional Airport, Astoria, OR (78 FR 5325). Interested parties were
invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written
comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received. This
action modifies the north extension west of the airport from within 6
miles north to within 11 miles north of the airport 268[deg] degree
bearing. The airspace extension will accommodate missed approach
holding for RNAV (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures. This
will add a small area of airspace 700 feet above the surface to the
west of Astoria Regional Airport, Astoria, OR.
Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6005, 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 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 modifying Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet
above the surface, at Astoria Regional Airport, to accommodate IFR
aircraft executing RNAV (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures
at the airport. Also, to accommodate the modified procedure design
missed approach holding for the RNAV (GPS) standard instrument approach
procedure the FAA has added Class E airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface to the west of Astoria Regional Airport.
Extending from the airport 268[deg] bearing to 17.5 miles west, the
airspace is changed from within 6 miles north of the 268[deg] bearing
to 11 miles north. Except for the airspace modification mentioned
above, this rule is the same as published in the NPRM. 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
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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 modifies
controlled airspace at Astoria Regional Airport, Astoria, OR.
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 7400.9W, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 8, 2012, and effective September 15,
2012 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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ANM OR E5 Astoria, OR [Modified]
Astoria Regional Airport, Astoria, OR
(Lat. 46[deg]09'29'' N., long. 123[deg]52'43'' W.)
Seaside Municipal Airport
(Lat. 46[deg]00'54'' N., long. 123[deg]54'28'' W.)
That airspace extending from 700 feet above the surface within a
7-mile radius of Astoria Regional Airport; and within 11 miles north
and 8.3 miles south of the Astoria Regional Airport 268[deg] bearing
extending from the 7-mile radius to 17.5 miles west of Astoria
Regional Airport, excluding the portion within a 1.8-mile radius of
Seaside Municipal Airport; and within 4 miles northeast and 8.3
miles southwest of the Astoria Regional Airport 326[deg] bearing
extending from the 7-mile radius to 21.4 miles northwest of Astoria
Regional Airport; and within 4 miles each side of the Astoria
Regional Airport 096[deg] bearing extending from the 7-mile radius
to 12 miles east of Astoria Regional Airport; and within 8.3 miles
north and 4 miles south of the Astoria Regional Airport 096[deg]
bearing from 12 miles east, to 28.3 miles east of Astoria Regional
Airport; and within a 15.9-mile radius of Astoria Regional Airport
extending clockwise from the 326[deg] bearing to the 347[deg]
bearing of the airport; and within a 23.1-mile radius of Astoria
Regional Airport extending clockwise from the 347[deg] bearing to
the 039[deg] bearing of the airport extending from the 15.9-mile
radius to a 23.1-mile radius of Astoria Regional Airport extending
clockwise from the airport 039[deg] bearing to the airport 185[deg]
bearing.
Issued in Seattle, Washington, on April 2, 2013.
Clark Desing,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2013-08825 Filed 4-15-13; 8:45 am]
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