[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 185 (Wednesday, September 23, 2020)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 59665-59667]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-20923]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2020-0828; Airspace Docket No. 20-AWA-1]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of Phoenix Sky Harbor Class B Legal Description
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule, technical amendment.
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SUMMARY: This action amends the Phoenix Sky Harbor Class B legal
description by accurately reflecting the name of the geographical
reference point, I-10/Squaw Peak Stack to I-10/Stack contained in the
Area A and Area D legal description. The FAA is taking this action
because the local community removed Squaw Peak from the geographical
reference point and to ensure accurate information is reflected.
DATES: 0901 UTC, December 31, 2020. The Director of the Federal
Register approves this incorporation by reference action under Title 1
Code of Federal Regulation part 51, subject to the annual revision of
FAA Order 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments.
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11E, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can
contact the Rules and Regulations Group, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington,
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DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-8783. The Order is also available for
inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).
For information on the availability of FAA Order 7400.11E at NARA,
email: [email protected] or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher McMullin, Airspace Policy
Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Authority for This Rulemaking
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 modifies the Phoenix Sky Harbor Class B legal
description to preserve the safe and efficient flow of air traffic.
Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference
This document amends FAA Order 7400.11E, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated July 21, 2020, and effective September 15,
2020. FAA Order 7400.11E is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11E lists Class A,
B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and
reporting points.
The Rule
This action amends Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14
CFR) part 71 by amending the Phoenix Sky Harbor, Class B Area A and
Area D legal description, removing the terms Squaw Peak, due to the
same actions by local community legislation.
Since this action merely involves editorial changes in the legal
description of the Phoenix Sky Harbor, Class B, Area A and Area D and
does not involve a change in the dimensions or operating requirements
of that airspace, notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are
unnecessary.
Class B Airspace is published in paragraph 3000 Subpart B, of FAA
Order 7400.11E, signed July 21, 2020, and effective September 15, 2020,
which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class B Airspace
listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order.
Regulatory Notices and Analyses
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.
It, therefore: (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 only affects air traffic procedures
and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when promulgated,
does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of
small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this action of amending the airspace
descriptions of the Phoenix Sky Harbor, Class B area A and Area D legal
description, by removing the references to the term Squaw Peak as a
geographic reference point, qualifies for categorical exclusion under
the National Environmental Policy Act and its agency-specific
implementing regulations in FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts:
Policies and Procedures'' regarding categorical exclusions for
procedural actions at paragraph 5-6.5a, which categorically excludes
from full environmental impact review rulemaking actions that designate
or modify classes of airspace areas, airways, routes, and reporting
points (see 14 CFR part 71, Designation of Class A, B, C, D, and E
Airspace Areas; Air Traffic Service Routes; and Reporting Points). This
airspace action is an editorial change only and is not expected to
result in any potentially significant environmental impacts. In
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, paragraph 5-2 regarding
Extraordinary Circumstances, this action has been reviewed for factors
and circumstances in which a normally categorically excluded action may
have a significant environmental impact requiring further analysis, and
it is determined that 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 FAA Order 7400.11E,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, signed July 21, 2020, and
effective September 15, 2020, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 3000 Subpart B--Class B Airspace.
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AWP AZ B Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Primary Airport)
(Lat. 33[deg]26'03'' N, long. 112[deg]00'42'' W)
Phoenix VORTAC
(Lat. 33[deg]25'59'' N, long. 111[deg]58'13'' W)
Boundaries
Area A. That airspace extending upward from the surface to and
including 9,000 feet MSL defined by an east/west line along the
northern boundary defined by Camelback Road and the PXR 10 DME,
thence east to the intersection of Camelback Road and I-17; thence a
line direct to the I-10 Stack following the Loop 202 Freeway from
the I-10 Stack to the Red Mountain Hohokam Stack; thence northeast
to the intersection of Camelback Road and Hayden Wash (lat.
33[deg]30'07'' N, long. 111[deg]54'32'' W); thence east along
Camelback Road to the PXR 6 DME arc (lat. 33[deg]30'07'' N, long.
111[deg]53'00'' W); thence south to the Power Line/Canal (lat.
33[deg]21'25'' N, long. 111[deg]53'33'' W); thence west to a point
at lat. 33[deg]21'25'' N, long. 111[deg]54'55'' W, thence northwest
to the intersection of I-10 and SR-143 (lat. 33[deg]24'37'' N, long.
111[deg]58'38'' W); thence west to SR-51/I-10 extension to lat.
33[deg]24'34'' N, long. 112[deg]02'13''W, thence southwest to a
point at lat. 33[deg]21'45'' N, long. 112[deg]06'20'' W; thence west
along the lat. 33[deg]21'45'' N; thence north along the PXR 10 DME
arc until intersecting Camelback Road.
Area D. That airspace extending upward from 5,000 feet MSL to
and including 9,000 feet MSL defined by an east/west line along the
northern boundary using the Peoria Avenue/Shea Boulevard alignment
from the
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intersection of I-17 (lat. 33[deg]35'00'' N, long. 112[deg]07'00''
W); thence east along lat. 33[deg]35'00'' N to the intersection with
Pima Road (lat. 33[deg]35'00'' N, long. 111[deg]53'28 W); thence
south along Pima Road to the intersection of Camelback Road; thence
west along Camelback Road to Hayden Wash (lat. 33[deg]30'07'' N,
long. 111[deg]54'32'' W); thence southwest on a line direct to the
Red Mountain Hohokam Stack; thence west along the Loop 202 Freeway
to the I-10 Stack; thence northwest to the intersection of Camelback
Road and I-17; thence north along I-17 to the intersection of I-17
and Peoria Avenue/Shea Boulevard.
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Scott M. Rosenbloom,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2020-20923 Filed 9-22-20; 8:45 am]
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