### 75447 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 232 / Friday, December 2, 2011 / Rules and Regulations

**DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION**

**Federal Aviation Administration**

**14 CFR Part 71**

**[Docket No. FAA–2011–0830; Airspace Docket No. 11–ACE–16]** 

**Amendment of Class E Airspace; Centerville, IA** 

**AGENCY :**  Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

**ACTION :**  Final rule.

**SUMMARY :**  This action amends Class E airspace for Centerville, IA. Decommissioning of the Centerville non-directional beacon (NDB) and cancellation of the NDB approach, at Centerville Municipal Airport, as well as the addition of a new COPTER area navigation (RNAV) SIAP at Mercy Medical Center-Centerville Heliport, has made this action necessary to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations within the National Airspace System. The geographic coordinates of Centerville Municipal Airport are being updated also.

**DATES :**  Effective date: 0901 UTC, February 9, 2012. 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 :**  Scott Enander, Central Service Center, Operations Support Group, Federal Aviation Administration, Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76137; telephone (817) 321–
7716.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  History

On August 26, 2011, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking to amend Class E airspace for the Centerville, IA, area. (76 FR 53358) Docket No. FAA– 2011–0830. 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 7400.9V dated August 9, 2011, and effective September 15, 2011, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace designations listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order. The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 71 by amending Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface for the Centerville, IA area. Decommissioning of the Centerville NDB and cancellation of the NDB approach at Centerville Municipal Airport, as well as the creation of a new COPTER (RNAV) standard instrument approach procedure at Mercy Medical Center-Centerville Heliport, has made reconfiguration of the airspace necessary for the safety and management of IFR operations in the area. Also, the geographic coordinates of the airport are being updated to coincide with the FAA’s aeronautical database.

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. 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.

The FAA’s authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is found in Title 49 of the U.S. Code. Subtitle 1, 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 amends controlled airspace in the Centerville, IA area. 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 7400.9V, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 9, 2011, and effective September 15, 2011 is amended as follows:
Paragraph 6005 Class E airspace areas extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface of the earth.
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ACE IA E5 Centerville, IA [Amended] Centerville Municipal Airport, IA

(Lat. 40 ° 41 ′4′′ N., long. 92 ° 54 ′04′′ W.) Mercy Medical Center-Centerville Heliport, IA (Lat. 40 ° 45 ′ 23 ′′ N., long. 92 ° 51 ′ 25 ′′ W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile radius of Centerville Municipal Airport, and within a 6.5-mile radius of Mercy Medical Center-Centerville Heliport.

Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on November 9, 2011. Gail L. Kasson, Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2011–30527 Filed 12–1–11; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION**

**Federal Aviation Administration**

**14 CFR Part 71**

**[Docket No. FAA–2011–0880; Airspace Docket No. 11–AAL–17]** 

**Amendment of Class E Airspace; Emmonak, AK** 

**AGENCY :**  Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

**ACTION :**  Final rule.

**SUMMARY :**  This action modifies Class E airspace at Emmonak, AK. The revision of two standard instrument approach procedures at the Emmonak Airport has made this action necessary to enhance safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations.

**DATES :**  Effective date, 0901 UTC, February 9, 2012. The Director of the Federal Register approves this


### 75448 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 232 / Friday, December 2, 2011 / Rules and Regulations

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 :**  Jeanette Roller, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425) 203–4541.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  History

On August 31, 2011, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend controlled airspace at Emmonak, AK (76 FR 54148). 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 7400.9V dated August 9, 2011, and effective September 15, 2011, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR Part 71.1. The Class E airspace designations listed in this document will be published subsequently in that Order. Except for editorial changes, this rule is the same as published in the NPRM.

The Rule

This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 71 by modifying Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface, at Emmonak, Airport, to accommodate IFR aircraft executing the two revised standard instrument approach procedures at the airport. This action is necessary for the safety and management of IFR operations. The portion of the airspace that lies further than 12 miles offshore and overlaps Norton Sound Low will be amended in a future rulemaking.

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 modifies controlled airspace at Emmonak, Airport, Emmonak, AK. 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 7400.9V, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 9, 2011, and effective September 15, 2011 is amended as follows:
Paragraph 6005 Class E airspace areas extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface of the earth.
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AAL AK E5 Emmonak, AK [Modified] Emmonak Airport, AK

(Lat. 62 ° 47 ′ 10′′ N., long. 164 ° 29′27′′ W.) Emmonak VOR/DME

(Lat. 62 ° 47 ′05 ′′ N., long. 164 ° 29′ 15 ′′ W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile radius of the Emmonak Airport, and within 4 miles east and 8 miles west of the Emmonak VOR/DME 353 ° radial extending from the VOR/DME to 16 miles north, and within 4 miles east and 8 miles west of the Emmonak VOR/DME 182 ° radial extending from the VOR/DME to 16 miles south, and that airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface within a 73-mile radius of the Emmonak Airport, excluding that area outside 12 miles from the shoreline that overlies Norton Sound Low.

Issued in Seattle, Washington, on November 22, 2011. Robert Henry, Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2011–30893 Filed 12–1–11; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION**

**Federal Aviation Administration**

**14 CFR Part 71**

**[Docket No. FAA–2011–0455; Airspace Docket No. 11–AEA–4]** 

**Establishment of Class D and E Airspace; Frederick, MD** 

**AGENCY :**  Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

**ACTION :**  Final rule.

**SUMMARY :**  This action establishes Class D and E airspace at Frederick, MD, to accommodate new Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) at Frederick Municipal Airport. This action enhances the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations for SIAPs at the airport.

**DATES :**  Effective 0901 UTC, February 9, 2012. 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 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Rich Horrocks, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404)
305–5588.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  History

On August 12, 2011, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to establish Class D and E airspace for the new Frederick Municipal Airport, Frederick, MD (76 FR 50156) Docket No. FAA–2011–0455. 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 D and E airspace designations are published in Paragraphs 5000, 6002 and 6004, respectively, of FAA Order