[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 247 (Wednesday, December 23, 2020)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 83763-83764]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-28219]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2018-1001; Airspace Docket No. 18-AWP-24]
RIN 2120-AA66
Revocation of Class E3 Airspace; Fresno, CA
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action removes the Class E airspace extending upward from
the surface designated as an extension to a Class C surface area at
Fresno Yosemite International Airport, Fresno, CA, as it is no longer
needed. This action will support the operation of Instrument Flight
Rules (IFR) under standard instrument approach and departure procedures
in the National Airspace System.
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: Richard Roberts, Federal Aviation
Administration, Western Service Center, Operations Support Group, 2200
S 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone (206) 231-2245.
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 (U.S.C.). 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 will remove Class E airspace extending upward from the
surface designated as an extension to a Class C surface area for the
Fresno Yosemite International Airport, Fresno, CA, to support IFR
operations in standard instrument approach and departure procedures at
this airport.
History
The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal
Register (85 FR 64424; October 13, 2020) for Docket No. FAA-2018-1001
to remove the Class E airspace extending upward from the surface
designated as an extension to a Class C surface area for the Fresno
Yosemite International Airport, Fresno, CA. 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 E3 airspace designations are published in paragraph 6003 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
The FAA is amending 14 CFR part 71 by removing the Fresno Yosemite
International Airport Class E3 airspace extending upward from the
surface of the earth. The Clovis VORTAC was decommissioned and requires
the legal descriptions in FAA Order 7400.11E be rewritten to eliminate
reference to this navigational aid. In addition, during review of the
Class E airspace extending upward from the surface as an extension to
the Class C surface area, it was identified that the airspace is no
longer needed to support approaches into the airport. This action will
support the operation of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) under standard
instrument approach and departure procedures in the National Airspace
System.
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 (E.O.) 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 only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that 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.
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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.
Lists 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 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 6003. Class E Airspace Areas Designated as an Extension.
The Class E airspace areas listed below consist of airspace
extending upward from the surface designated as an extension to a
Class C surface area.
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AWP CA E3 Fresno, CA [Remove]
Fresno Air Terminal, CA
(Lat. 36[deg]46'34'' N, long. 119[deg]43'06'' W)
Clovis VORTAC
(Lat. 36[deg]53'04'' N, long. 119[deg]48'55'' W)
Issued in Seattle, Washington, on December 14, 2020.
Byron Chew,
Acting Group Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2020-28219 Filed 12-22-20; 8:45 am]
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