[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 235 (Monday, December 7, 2020)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 78705-78707]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-26816]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2020-0810; Airspace Docket No. 19-ANM-101]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Helena, MT
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action modifies the Class D airspace at Helena Regional
Airport. This action also modifies the Class E airspace, designated as
a surface area. Additionally, this action establishes Class E airspace,
designated as an extension to a Class D or Class E surface area.
Further, this action modifies the Class E airspace, extending upward
from 700 feet above the surface. Also, this action modifies the Class E
airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface. This
action removes the Helena VORTAC from the airspace legal descriptions.
Lastly, this action implements administrative corrections to the
airspaces' legal descriptions.
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, February 25, 2021. The Director of the
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under
Title 1 Code of Federal Regulations 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 https://www.faa.gov//air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you
can contact the Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration,
800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, 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: Matthew Van Der Wal, Federal Aviation
Administration, Western Service Center, Operations Support Group, 2200
S. 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone (206) 231-3695.
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
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 Class D and Class E airspace at Helena Regional Airport,
Helena, MT, to ensure the safety and management of Instrument Flight
Rules (IFR) operations at the airport.
History
The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal
Register (85 FR 59700; September 23, 2020) for Docket No. FAA-2020-
00810 to modify Class D and Class E airspace at Helena Regional
Airport, Helena, MT. Interested parties were invited to participate in
this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal
to the FAA. One comment, that is not germane to the proposed airspace
action, was received.
Class D, E2, E4, and E5 airspace designations are published in
paragraphs 5000, 6002, 6004, and 6005, respectively, of FAA Order
7400.11E, dated July 21, 2020, and effective September 15, 2020, which
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace
designation listed in this document will be published subsequently in
the Order.
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 amendment to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations part 71
modifies the Class D airspace at Helena Regional Airport, Helena, MT.
The action modifies the Class D airspace by adding extensions to the
east and west of the airport, to properly contain IFR departures to 700
feet above the surface. The airspace area is described as follows: That
airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 6,400 feet
within a 4.4-mile radius of the airport, and within 2 miles each side
of the 091[deg] bearing from the airport, extending from the 4.4-mile
radius to 5.2 miles east of the airport, and within 2 miles each side
of 292[deg] bearing from the airport, extending from the 4.4-mile
radius to 5.8 miles west of Helena Regional Airport. This Class D
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 Chart Supplement.
This action also modifies the Class E airspace, designated as a surface
area, to be coincident with the new Class D dimensions. The airspace
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area is as follows: That airspace extending upward from the surface
within a 4.4-mile radius of the airport, and within 2 miles each side
of the 091[deg] bearing from the airport, extending from the 4.4-mile
radius to 5.2 miles east of the airport, and within 2 miles each side
of 292[deg] bearing from the airport, extending from the 4.4-mile
radius to 5.8 miles west of Helena Regional Airport. This Class E
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 Chart Supplement.
Additionally, this action establishes Class E airspace, designated
as an extension to a Class D or Class E surface area. This airspace
area is designed to contain IFR aircraft descending below 1,000 feet
above the surface. The airspace area is described as follows: That
airspace extending upward from the surface within an area bounded by a
line beginning at lat. 46[deg]34'18.57'' N, Long. 111[deg]51'30.319''
W, to lat. 46[deg]38'5.89'' N, Long. 111[deg]51'24.53'' W, to lat.
46[deg]37'12.53'' N, Long. 111[deg]45'24.67'' W, to lat.
46[deg]32'22.72'' N, Long. 111[deg]46'31.44'' W, to lat.
46[deg]33'24.13'' N, Long. 111[deg]54'20.01'' W, then counter-clockwise
along. the 4.4-mile radius of the airport to lat. 46[deg]34'20.01'' N,
Long. 111[deg]53'22.03'' W, then to the point of beginning, and within
an area bounded by a line beginning at lat. 46[deg]38'39.95'' N, Long.
112[deg]06'47.50''W, to lat. 46[deg]36'47.49'' N, Long.
112[deg]07'53.41'' W, to lat. 46[deg]37'22.52'' N, Long.
112[deg]11'37.80'' W, to lat. 46[deg]39'19.40'' N, Long.
112[deg]10'58.64'' W, then to the point of beginning west of Helena
Regional Airport.
Further, this action modifies the Class E airspace extending upward
from 700 feet above the surface. The action properly sizes the airspace
to contain IFR departures to 1,200 feet above the surface and IFR
arrivals descending below 1,500 feet above the surface. The airspace
area is described as follows: That airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface within an 8.3-mile radius of the airport, and
within 1 mile each side of the 103[deg] bearing from the airport,
extending from the 8.3-mile radius to 10.7 miles east of the airport,
and within 1.8 miles each side of the 281[deg] bearing from the
airport, extending from the 8.3-mile radius to 18.1 miles west of
Helena Regional Airport. This action also modifies the Class E airspace
extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface to properly contain
IFR aircraft transitioning to/from the terminal and en route
environments. The airspace area is described as follows: That airspace
extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface within a 36-mile
radius of Helena Regional Airport. The action also removes the Helena
VORTAC and all references to the VORTAC from the Class D, E2, and E5
legal descriptions. The navigational aid is not needed to define the
airspace. Removal of the navigational aid allows the airspace to be
defined from a single reference point which simplifies how the airspace
is described. The action also updates the airport's geographic
coordinates to match the FAA database. The coordinates should read lat.
46[deg]36'24'' N, Long. 111[deg]59'0.0'' W. Additionally, the term
``Airport/Facility Directory'' in the last sentence of the Class D and
Class E2 airspace legal descriptions is outdated, the term is updated
to ``Chart Supplement''. FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, is published yearly and effective on September 15.
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, is
non-controversial and unlikely to result in adverse or negative
comments. It, therefore: (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 that this rule, when promulgated, would 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 qualifies for categorical
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures,'' paragraph 5-6.5a. 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(f), 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, dated July 21, 2020, and
effective September 15, 2020, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 5000. Class D Airspace.
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ANM MT D Helena, MT [Amended]
Helena Regional Airport, MT
(Lat. 46[deg]36'24'' N, long. 111[deg]59'0.0'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
6,400 feet within a 4.4-mile radius of the airport, and within 2
miles each side of the 091[deg] bearing from the airport, extending
from the 4.4-mile radius to 5.2 miles east of the airport, and
within 2 miles each side of 292[deg] bearing from the airport,
extending from the 4.4-mile radius to 5.8 miles west of Helena
Regional Airport. This Class D 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 Chart Supplement.
Paragraph 6002. Class E Airspace Areas Designated as a Surface
Area.
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ANM MT E2 Helena, MT [Amended]
Helena Regional Airport, MT
(Lat. 46[deg]36'24'' N, long. 111[deg]59'0.0'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.4-
mile radius of the airport, and within 2 miles each side of the
091[deg] bearing from the airport, extending from the 4.4-mile
radius to 5.2 miles east of the airport, and within 2 miles each
side of 292[deg] bearing from the airport, extending from the 4.4-
mile radius to 5.8 miles west of Helena Regional Airport. This Class
E 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 Chart
Supplement.
Paragraph 6004. Class E Airspace Areas Designated as an Extension
to a Class D or Class E Surface Area.
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ANM MT E4 Helena, MT [New]
Helena Regional Airport, MT
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(Lat. 46[deg]36'24'' N, long. 111[deg]59'0.0'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within an area
bounded by a line beginning at Lat. 46[deg]34'18.57'' N, long.
111[deg]51'30.319'' W, to Lat. 46[deg]38'5.89'' N, Long.
111[deg]51'24.53 '' W, to Lat. 46[deg]37'12.53'' N, long.
111[deg]45'24.67 '' W, to Lat. 46[deg]32'22.72'' N, Long.
111[deg]46'31.44'' W, to Lat. 46[deg]33'24.13'' N, Long.
111[deg]54'20.01'' W, then counter-clockwise along the 4.4-mile
radius of the airport to Lat. 46[deg]34'20.01'' N, long.
111[deg]53'22.03'' W, then to the point of beginning, and within an
area bounded by a line beginning at Lat. 46[deg]38'39.95'' N, long.
112[deg]06'47.50'' W, to Lat. 46[deg]36'47.49'' N, long.
112[deg]07'53.41'' W, to Lat. 46[deg]37'22.52'' N, long.
112[deg]11'37.80'' W, to Lat. 46[deg]39'19.40'' N, long.
112[deg]10'58.64'' W, then to the point of beginning west of Helena
Regional Airport.
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 Helena, MT [Amended]
Helena Regional Airport, MT
(Lat. 46[deg]36'24'' N, long. 111[deg]59'0.0'' W)
That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within an 8.3-mile radius of the airport, and within 1 mile each
side of the 103[deg] bearing from the airport, extending from the
8.3-mile radius to 10.7 miles east of the airport, and within 1.8
miles each side of the 281[deg] bearing from the airport, extending
from the 8.3-mile radius to 18.1 miles west of the airport; and that
airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface within a
36-mile radius of Helena Regional Airport.
Issued in Seattle, Washington, on December 1, 2020.
B. G. Chew,
Acting Group Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2020-26816 Filed 12-4-20; 8:45 am]
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