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procedures at the airport. This improves 

the safety and management of 

Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations 

at the airport. Also, the geographic 

coordinates of the airport are updated at 

the request of National Aeronautical 

Navigation Services. 

DATES: Effective date, 0901 UTC, March 

7, 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 September 11, 2012, the FAA 

published in the Federal Register a 

notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) 

to establish controlled airspace at 

Spanish Peaks Airfield, Walsenburg, CO 

(77 FR 55776). 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 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 

establishing Class E airspace extending 

upward from 700 and 1,200 feet above 

the surface, at Spanish Peaks Airfield, 

Walsenburg, CO, to accommodate IFR 

aircraft executing new RNAV (GPS) 

standard instrument approach 

procedures at the airport. Also, the 

geographic coordinates of the airport are 

updated to coincide with the FAA’s 

aeronautical database. 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 

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 establishes 

controlled airspace at Spanish Peaks 

Airfield, Walsenburg, CO. 

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 

■ 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. 

§ 71.1 [Amended] 

■ 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. 

* * * * * 

ANM CO E5 Walsenburg, CO [New] 

Walsenburg, Spanish Peaks Airfield, CO 

(Lat. 37°41′47′′ N., long. 104°47′05′′ W.) 

That airspace extending upward from 700 

feet above the surface within a 9.7-mile 

radius of the Spanish Peaks Airfield; that 

airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet 

above the surface within an area bounded by 

lat. 37°58′00′′ N., long. 105°00′00′′ W.; to lat. 

37°52′00′′ N., long. 104°13′00′′ W.; to lat. 

37°17′00′′ N., long. 104°10′00′′ W.; to lat. 

37°22′00′′ N., long. 105°22′00′′ W., thence to 

the point of beginning. 

Issued in Seattle, Washington, on 

November 8, 2012. 

John Warner, 

Manager, Operations Support Group, Western 

Service Center. 

[FR Doc. 2012–30792 Filed 12–21–12; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 73 

[Docket No. FAA–2012–1150; Airspace 

Docket No. 12–ANE–16] 

RIN 2120–AA66 

Amendment of Time of Designation for 

Restricted Area R–6501B; Underhill, VT 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: This action amends the time 

of designation for restricted area R– 

6501B, Underhill, VT by adding a 

requirement for issuance of a Notice to 

Airmen (NOTAM) 24 hours in advance 

of any activation of the restricted area. 

This action does not affect the 

boundaries, altitudes or activities 

conducted within the area. 

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, January 

10, 2013. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul 

Gallant, Airspace Policy and ATC 

Procedures Group, AJV–11, Office of 

Airspace Services, Federal Aviation 

Administration, 800 Independence 

Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; 

telephone: (202) 267–8783. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background 

The current time of designation of 

restricted area R–6501B reads 


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‘‘Intermittent.’’ The term ‘‘intermittent’’ 

signifies limited or infrequent use the 

area. FAA Order 7400.2 requires that an 

‘‘intermittent’’ time of designation for 

special use airspace areas must include 

either an associated time period or a ‘‘by 

NOTAM’’ provision. In all cases, an 

‘intermittent’’ time of designation must 

not be used for restricted areas without 

a ‘‘by NOTAM’’ provision. 

The Rule 

This action amends Title 14 Code of 

Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 73 by 

changing the time of designation for 

Restricted area R–6501B, Underhill, VT, 

from ‘‘Intermittent’’ to ‘‘Intermittent by 

NOTAM 24 hours in advance.’’ This 

change brings the time of designation 

into compliance with FAA Order 7400.2 

requirements. 

This change adds a NOTAM 

requirement to the time of designation 

of R–6501B. The change benefits the 

flying public by providing advance 

notice of planned activation periods of 

the restricted area. Because the 

amendment does not affect the 

boundaries, designated altitudes, or 

activities conducted within the 

restricted area and provides the public 

with advance notice of restricted area 

usage, notice and public procedures 

under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary. 

The FAA has determined that this 

action 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 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. 

Environmental Review 

The FAA has determined that this 

action qualifies for categorical exclusion 

under the National Environmental 

Policy Act in accordance with 311d., 

FAA Order 1050.1E, Environmental 

Impacts: Policies and Procedures. This 

airspace action is an administrative 

change to the description of the affected 

restricted area to clarify the time of 

designation. It does not alter the 

dimensions, altitudes, or activities 

conducted within the airspace; 

therefore, it is not expected to cause any 

potentially significant environmental 

impacts, and no extraordinary 

circumstances exists that warrant 

preparation of an environmental 

assessment. 

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 73 

Airspace, Prohibited areas, Restricted 

areas. 

Adoption of the Amendment 

In consideration of the foregoing, the 

Federal Aviation Administration 

amends 14 CFR part 73 as follows: 

PART 73—SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE 

■ 1. The authority citation for part 73 

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. 

§ 73.65 [Amended] 

■ 2. Section 73.65 is amended as 

follows: 

* * * * * 

R–6501B Underhill, VT [Amended] 

* * * * * 

By removing the word ‘‘Intermittent’’ 

under Time of designation. and 

inserting the words ‘‘Intermittent by 

NOTAM 24 hours in advance.’’ 

* * * * * 

Issued in Washington, DC, on November 

14, 2012. 

Gary A. Norek, 

Manager, Airspace Policy and ATC 

Procedures Group. 

[FR Doc. 2012–30806 Filed 12–21–12; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 

18 CFR Part 40 

[Docket No. RM12–9–000; Order No. 772] 

Regional Reliability Standard PRC– 

006–SERC–01; Automatic 

Underfrequency Load Shedding 

Requirements 

AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory 

Commission. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: Under section 215 of the 

Federal Power Act, the Federal Energy 

Regulatory Commission (Commission) 

approves regional Reliability Standard 

PRC–006–SERC–01 (Automatic 

Underfrequency Load Shedding 

Requirements), submitted to the 

Commission for approval by the North 

American Electric Reliability 

Corporation (NERC). Regional 

Reliability Standard PRC–006–SERC–01 

is designed to ensure that automatic 

underfrequency load shedding 

protection schemes, designed by 

planning coordinators and implemented 

by applicable distribution providers and 

transmission owners in the SERC 

Reliability Corporation Region, are 

coordinated to mitigate the 

consequences of an underfrequency 

event effectively. The Commission 

approves the related violation risk 

factors, with one modification, violation 

severity levels, implementation plan, 

and effective date proposed by NERC. 

DATES: This rule will become effective 

February 25, 2013. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Susan Morris (Technical Information), 

Office of Electric Reliability, Division 

of Reliability Standards, Federal 

Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 

First Street, NE., Washington, DC 

20426, Telephone: (202) 502–6803, 

Susan.Morris@ferc.gov. 

Matthew Vlissides (Legal Information), 

Office of the General Counsel, Federal 

Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 

First Street, NE., Washington, DC 

20426, Telephone: (202) 502–8408, 

Matthew.Vlissides@ferc.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Final Rule 

Order No. 772 

(Issued December 20, 2012) 

1. Under section 215 of the Federal 

Power Act (FPA), the Commission 

approves regional Reliability Standard 

PRC–006–SERC–01 (Automatic 

Underfrequency Load Shedding 

Requirements) in the SERC Reliability 

Corporation (SERC) Region. The 

Commission also approves the related 

violation risk factors (VRF), with one 

modification, violation severity levels 

(VSL), implementation plan, and 

effective date proposed by the North 

American Electric Reliability 

Corporation (NERC). NERC submitted 

regional Reliability Standard PRC–006– 

SERC–01 to the Commission for 

approval and the new standard is 

designed to ensure that automatic 

underfrequency load shedding (UFLS) 

protection schemes, designed by 

planning coordinators and implemented 

by applicable distribution providers and 

transmission owners in the SERC 

Region, are coordinated to mitigate the 

consequences of an underfrequency 

event effectively. 


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