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118 ° 48 ′ 52 ′′ W.; to lat. 38 ° 37 ′03 ′′ N., long.
118 ° 40 ′45 ′′ W.; to lat. 38 ° 23 ′ 17 ′′ N., long.
118 ° 20 ′ 35 ′′ W.; to lat. 38 ° 16 ′ 55 ′′ N., long.
118 ° 13 ′ 39 ′′ W.; to lat. 38 ° 02 ′ 23 ′′ N., long.
117 ° 56 ′00 ′′ W.; to lat. 37 ° 45 ′08 ′′ N., long.
117 ° 41 ′ 19 ′′ W.; to lat. 37 ° 45 ′ 58 ′′ N., long.
117 ° 39 ′ 55 ′′ W.; to lat. 37 ° 29 ′ 37 ′′ N., long.
117 ° 25 ′ 57 ′′ W.; to lat. 37 ° 15 ′ 12 ′′ N., long.
117 ° 13 ′46 ′′ W.; to lat. 37 ° 12 ′00′′ N., long.
117 ° 20 ′00 ′′ W.; to lat. 37 ° 12 ′02 ′′ N., long.
117 ° 38 ′40 ′′ W.; to lat. 37 ° 19 ′09 ′′ N., long.
117 ° 58 ′ 15 ′′ W.; to lat. 37 ° 28 ′ 23 ′′ N., long.
117 ° 54 ′ 28 ′′ W.; to lat. 37 ° 55 ′00′′ N., long.
118 ° 10 ′ 30 ′′ W.; to lat. 38 ° 04 ′06 ′′ N., long.
119 ° 15 ′00 ′′ W.; thence to the point of origin.

Issued in Seattle, Washington, on October 23, 2012. Vered Lovett, Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2012–27666 Filed 11–14–12; 8:45 am]

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### DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

**Federal Aviation Administration**

**14 CFR Part 71**

**[Docket No. FAA–2012–0648; Airspace Docket No. 12–ANM–19]** 


### Modification of Class E Airspace; **Pullman, WA**

**AGENCY** 

### : Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

**ACTION** 

### : Final rule.

**SUMMARY** 

### : This action modifies Class E airspace at Pullman/Moscow Regional Airport, Pullman, WA. Controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate aircraft using Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures at Pullman/Moscow Regional Airport. This action also makes a minor change to the legal description in reference to Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface. This improves the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport.

**DATES** 

### : Effective date, 0901 UTC, January 10, 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 August 21, 2012, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to modify controlled airspace at Pullman, WA (77 FR 50419). Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received.

The FAA’s Aeronautical Products Office requested the legal description for the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface be rewritten for clarity. With the exception of editorial changes and the changes described above, this rule is the same as that proposed in the NPRM.

Class E airspace designations are published in paragraphs 6002 and 6005, respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9W dated August 8, 2012, and effective September 15, 2012, 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.

The Rule

This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by modifying Class E surface airspace, and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface, at Pullman/ Moscow Regional Airport, to accommodate IFR aircraft executing RNAV (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures at the airport. 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 modifies controlled airspace at Pullman/Moscow Regional Airport, Pullman, WA.

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** 

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### 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]**

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### 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR Part 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 6002 Class E airspace designated as surface areas.


### * * * * *
ANM WA E2 Pullman, WA [Modified] Pullman/Moscow Regional Airport, WA

(Lat. 46 ° 44 ′ 38 ′′ N., long. 117 ° 06 ′ 35 ′′ W.) Within a 4-mile radius of Pullman/Moscow Regional Airport, and within 1.7 miles each side of the Pullman/Moscow Regional Airport 046 ° bearing extending from the 4- mile radius to 8 miles northeast of the airport, and within 1.7 miles each side of the Pullman/Moscow Regional Airport 227 °


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bearing extending from the 4-mile radius to 6 miles southwest of the 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 Airport/Facility Directory. Paragraph 6005 Class E airspace areas extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface of the earth.


### * * * * *
ANM WA E5 Pullman, WA [Modified] Pullman/Moscow Regional Airport, WA

(Lat. 46 ° 44 ′ 38 ′′ N., long. 117 ° 06 ′ 35 ′′ W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 10-mile radius of the Pullman/Moscow Regional Airport, and within 1.7 miles each side of the Pullman/Moscow Regional Airport 229 ° bearing extending from the 10-mile radius to 13 miles southwest of the airport, and that airspace bounded by a line beginning at the intersection of the 10-mile radius of the airport and the Pullman/Moscow Regional Airport 307 ° bearing to the intersection of the of the 23-mile radius of the airport and the Pullman/Moscow Regional Airport 328 ° bearing extending clockwise within a 23-mile radius of the Pullman/Moscow Regional Airport; thence to the intersection of the 23- mile radius of the airport and the Pullman/ Moscow Regional Airport 064 ° bearing of the airport to the intersection of the 10-mile radius of the airport and the Pullman/ Moscow Regional Airport 066 ° bearing of the airport; thence clockwise along the 10-mile radius to the point of origin. That airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface bounded by a line beginning at lat.
46 ° 46 ′00′′ N., long. 117 ° 51 ′00′′ W.; to lat.
47 ° 06 ′00′′ N., long. 117 ° 29 ′00′′ W.; to lat.
47 ° 10 ′00′′ N., long. 117 ° 13 ′00′′ W.; to lat.
47 ° 07 ′00′′ N., long. 116 ° 50 ′00′′ W.; to lat.
46 ° 57 ′00′′ N., long. 116 ° 28 ′00′′ W.; to lat.
46 ° 38 ′00′′ N., long. 116 ° 41 ′00′′ W.; to lat.
46 ° 31 ′00′′ N., long. 116 ° 23 ′00′′ W., to lat.
46 ° 12 ′00′′ N., long. 116 ° 25 ′00′′ W.; to lat.
46 ° 19 ′00′′ N., long. 116 ° 57 ′00′′ W.; to lat.
46 ° 24 ′00′′ N., long. 117 ° 30 ′00′′ W.; thence to the point of origin.

Issued in Seattle, Washington, on October 23, 2012. Vered Lovett, Manager, Operations Support Group,

Western Service Center. [FR Doc. 2012–27668 Filed 11–14–12; 8:45 am]

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### POSTAL SERVICE

**39 CFR Part 20**
**Outbound International Mailings of Lithium Batteries** 

**AGENCY** 

### : Postal Service TM



### . **ACTION** 

### : Final rule.

**SUMMARY** 

### : The Postal Service is revising the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM ® 

### ) to new standards when mailing primary and secondary lithium cells or lithium batteries internationally, or to and from an APO, FPO, or DPO destinations.

**DATES** 

### : Effective date: November 15,
2012.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT** 

### : Rick Klutts at 813–877–0372.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION** 

### : In the final rule published on May 14, 2012, (77 FR 28259–28261), the Postal Service implemented new international standards effective May 16, 2012, that prohibited the mailing of lithium batteries and cells internationally and when sent to and from any Army Post Office TM 

### (APO), Fleet Post Office (FPO), or Diplomatic Post Office (DPO) location. The Postal Service took this action to bring its international mailing standards into compliance with international standards for the acceptance of dangerous goods in international mail. We also stated in that notice that we anticipated on January 1, 2013, customers would be able to mail specific quantities of lithium batteries internationally (including to and from an APO, FPO, or DPO location) when the batteries are properly installed in the personal electronic devices they are intended to operate. Through recent discussions with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the Universal Postal Union (UPU), we are pleased to announce that we will be able to implement the following changes effective November 15, 2012. In addition, we will also make parallel changes to other USPS publications that make reference to the international mailing of lithium batteries such as Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) and Publication 52, Hazardous, Restricted, and Perishable Mail.

The Postal Service hereby adopts the following changes to Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM), which is incorporated by reference in the Code of Federal Regulations. See 39 CFR 20.1. List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 20

Foreign relations, International postal services.

Accordingly, 39 CFR part 20 is revised to read as follows:

**PART 20—[AMENDED]**

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### 1. The authority citation for 39 CFR part 20 continues to read as follows: Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 13 U.S.C. 301– 307; 18 U.S.C. 1692–1737; 39 U.S.C. 101, 401, 403, 404, 407, 414, 416, 3001–3011, 3201–3219, 3403–3406, 3621, 3622, 3626, 3632, 3633, and 5001.

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### 2. Revise the following sections of Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM), as follows: Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM)
1 International Mail Services

* * * * * 130 Mailability

* * * * * 135 Mailable Dangerous Goods

* * * * *

[Insert new 135.6 to read as follows:]

135.6 Batteries
135.61 General

Only lithium cells and batteries under 135.62 and 135.63 that are properly installed in the equipment they are intended to operate may be sent internationally or to APO, FPO, or DPO locations when not restricted or prohibited by the destination country or APO, FPO, or DPO location. For specific country restrictions, see the applicable Individual Country Listing. For specific APO, FPO, or DPO restrictions, see the information for the destination ZIP Code in the article titled ‘‘Overseas Military/ Diplomatic Mail’’ published in each issue of the Postal Bulletin.

Lithium batteries packed with equipment and lithium batteries sent separate from equipment are prohibited. Damaged or recalled batteries are prohibited and may not be mailed internationally under any circumstances.135.62 Primary Lithium (NonRechargeable) Cells and Batteries

Small consumer-type primary lithium cells and batteries (lithium metal or lithium alloy) like those used to power cameras and flashlights are mailable in a single shipment with the following restrictions:

a. The batteries must be installed in the equipment being shipped.

b. Each shipment may contain a maximum of only four lithium cells or two lithium batteries.

c. The lithium content must not exceed 1 gram (g) per cell.

d. The total aggregate lithium content must not exceed 2 g per battery.

e. The batteries installed in the equipment must be protected from damage and short circuit.