[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 95 (Tuesday, May 17, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 29823-29825]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-10555]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2022-0347; Airspace Docket No. 22-AWA-1]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment of Class B Airspace; Kansas City, MO

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends the Kansas City, MO, Class B airspace 
description to update the Kansas City International Airport airport 
reference point (ARP) geographic coordinates information, the Noah's 
Ark Private Airport airport name, and the Fort Leavenworth, Sherman 
Army Airfield airport name and ARP geographic coordinates information 
to match the FAA's aeronautical database. Additionally, this action 
amends the Class B airspace header information and

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sub-area descriptions for clarity and readability and to match the 
charted airspace. This action does not change the Class B airspace's 
boundaries, altitudes, or operating requirements.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, July 14, 2022. 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 JO 7400.11 
and publication of conforming amendments.

ADDRESSES: FAA Order JO 7400.11F, 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 Rules and Regulations Group, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; 
telephone: (202) 267-8783.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colby Abbott, Rules and Regulations 
Group, Policy Directorate, 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 updates airport names and ARP geographic coordinates 
information contained in the Kansas City, MO, Class B airspace 
description, and corrects the Class B subarea descriptions.

History

    The primary purpose of a Class B airspace area is to reduce the 
potential for midair collisions in the airspace surrounding airports 
with high density air traffic operations by providing an area in which 
all aircraft are subject to certain operating rules and equipment 
requirements. The configuration of each Class B airspace area is 
individually tailored and consists of a surface area and two or more 
airspace shelves, and is designed to contain all published instrument 
procedures. An air traffic control (ATC) clearance is required for all 
aircraft to operate in the area, and all aircraft that receive 
clearance receive separation services within the area.
    During a recent review of the Kansas City, MO, Class B airspace, 
the FAA identified that the Kansas City International Airport ARP 
geographic coordinates information are incorrect, the Noah's Ark 
Private Airport name is incorrect, and the Fort Leavenworth, Sherman 
Army Airfield name and ARP geographic coordinates are incorrect in the 
Class B airspace description. This action updates the ARP geographic 
coordinates information and airport names to coincide with the FAA's 
aeronautical database information. There are no changes to the Class B 
airspace's boundaries, altitudes, or operating requirements.
    Class B airspace areas are published in paragraph 3000 of FAA Order 
JO 7400.11F, dated August 10, 2021, and effective September 15, 2021, 
which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class B airspace 
listed in this document will be published subsequently in FAA Order JO 
7400.11.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document amends FAA Order JO 7400.11F, Airspace Designations 
and Reporting Points, dated August 10, 2021, and effective September 
15, 2021. FAA Order JO 7400.11F is publicly available as listed in the 
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order JO 7400.11F lists Class 
A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and 
reporting points.

The Rule

    This action amends 14 CFR part 71 by amending the Kansas City, MO, 
Class B airspace description to update the incorrect ARP geographic 
coordinates information and airport names contained in the description. 
The Kansas City International Airport ARP geographic coordinate 
information for the airport are changed from ``lat. 39[deg]17'57'' N, 
long. 94[deg]43'05'' W'' to ``lat. 39[deg]17'51'' N, long. 
094[deg]42'50'' W'' the airport name ``Noah's Ark Private Airport'' is 
changed to ``Noah's Ark Airport''; and the airport name ``Fort 
Leavenworth, Sherman Army Airfield'' is changed to ``Sherman Army 
Airfield'' with the associated ARP geographic coordinates information 
for the airport changed from ``lat. 39[deg]22'06'' N, long. 
94[deg]54'53'' W'' to ``lat. 39[deg]22'03'' N, long. 094[deg]54'52'' 
W''. These changes to the ARP geographic coordinates information and 
airport names reflect the current information in the FAA's aeronautical 
database. Finally, this action amends the Class B airspace header 
information and subarea descriptions for clarity and readability and to 
match the charted airspace.
    Accordingly, since this is an administrative change, and does not 
affect the boundaries, altitudes, or operating requirements of the 
airspace, notice and public procedures under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are 
unnecessary. FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting 
Points, is published yearly and effective on September 15th.

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 making administrative edits 
to the Kansas City, MO, Class B airspace description qualifies for 
categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act (42 
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and its implementing regulations at 40 CFR part 
1500, and in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, Environmental Impacts: 
Policies and Procedures, paragraph 5-6.5a, which categorically excludes 
from further 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). As such, this action is not expected to result in any 
potentially significant environmental impacts. In accordance with FAA 
Order 1050.1F, paragraph 5-2 regarding Extraordinary Circumstances, the 
FAA has reviewed this action for factors and circumstances in which a 
normally categorically excluded action may have

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a significant environmental impact requiring further analysis. The FAA 
has determined that no extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant 
preparation of an environmental assessment or environmental impact 
study.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

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 JO 
7400.11F, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 10, 
2021, and effective September 15, 2021, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 3000 Class B Airspace.

ACE MO B Kansas City, MO

Kansas City International Airport, MO (Primary Airport)
    (Lat. 39[deg]17'51'' N, long. 094[deg]42'50'' W)
Noah's Ark Airport, MO (Pvt)
    (Lat. 39[deg]13'50'' N, long. 094[deg]48'16'' W)
Sherman Army Airfield, KS
    (Lat. 39[deg]22'03'' N, long. 094[deg]54'52'' W)

    Boundaries.
    Area A. That airspace extending upward from the surface to and 
including 8,000 feet MSL within a 6-mile radius of the Kansas City 
International Airport, excluding that airspace within a 1-mile 
radius arc of Noah's Ark Airport and that airspace between the 4-
mile radius arc and 6-mile radius arc of the Kansas City 
International Airport, bounded on the south by a line parallel to, 
and 2 miles north of the Kansas City International Airport Runway 9 
ILS localizer course, and on the north by a line parallel to, and 2 
miles west of the Kansas City International Airport Runway 19R ILS 
localizer course.
    Area B. That airspace extending upward from 2,400 feet MSL to 
and including 8,000 feet MSL within a 10-mile radius of the Kansas 
City International Airport, excluding that airspace designated as 
Area A, that airspace within a 1\1/2\-mile radius arc of Sherman 
Army Airfield, and that airspace bounded by lat. 39[deg]08'00'' N, 
long. 94[deg]40'34'' W located on the 10-mile radius arc of the 
Kansas City International Airport, then northeastward to lat. 
39[deg]11'30'' N, long. 94[deg]37'00'' W, then eastward to lat. 
39[deg]12'04'' N, long. 94[deg]32'20'' W located on the 10-mile 
radius arc of the Kansas City International Airport, then clockwise 
along the 10-mile radius arc of the Kansas City International 
Airport to lat. 39[deg]08'00'' N, long. 94[deg]40'34'' W.
    Area C. That airspace extending upward from 3,000 feet MSL to 
and including 8,000 feet MSL within a 15-mile radius of the Kansas 
City International Airport, excluding that airspace designated as 
Area A and Area B, and that airspace bounded by lat. 39[deg]02'56'' 
N, long. 094[deg]40'44'' W located at the intersection of Interstate 
Highway 635 and the 15-mile radius arc of the Kansas City 
International Airport, then northward to lat. 39[deg]08'00'' N, 
long. 94[deg]40'34'' W located on the 10-mile radius arc of the 
Kansas City International Airport, then northeastward to lat. 
39[deg]11'30'' N, long. 94[deg]37'00'' W, then eastward over lat. 
39[deg]12'04'' N, long. 94[deg]32'20'' W located on the 10-mile 
radius arc of the Kansas City International Airport to lat. 
39[deg]13'00'' N, long. 094[deg]24'34'' W located on the 15-mile 
radius arc of the Kansas City International Airport, then clockwise 
along the 15-mile radius arc of the Kansas City International 
Airport to lat. 39[deg]02'56'' N, long. 094[deg]40'44'' W.
    Area D. That airspace extending upward from 4,000 feet MSL to 
and including 8,000 feet MSL within a 20-mile radius of the Kansas 
City International Airport excluding that airspace designated as 
Area A, Area B, and Area C.
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    Issued in Washington, DC.
Scott M. Rosenbloom,
Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2022-10555 Filed 5-16-22; 8:45 am]
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