Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 16 / Thursday, January 24, 2013 / Rules and Regulations 5129 

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. 

* * * * * 

AAL AK E5 Savoonga, AK [Modified] 

Savoonga Airport, AK 

(Lat. 63°41′11′′ N., long. 170°29′35′′ W.) 

That airspace extending upward from 700 

feet above the surface within a 6.4-mile 

radius of Savoonga Airport, and within 4 

miles each side of the 059° bearing of the 

airport extending from the 6.4-mile radius to 

11 miles northeast of the airport; that 

airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet 

above the surface within a 30-mile radius of 

lat. 63°38′25′′ N., long. 170°57′44′′ W., 

starting at the 303° bearing of the airport 

counterclockwise to the 171° bearing of the 

airport then northeast to lat. 63°20′35′′ N., 

long. 169°36′56′′ W., and within a 30-mile 

radius of lat.63°47′53′′ N., long.170°03′36′′ 

W., starting at the 121° bearing of Savoonga 

Airport counterclockwise to the 352° bearing 

of the airport, thence to the point of origin. 

Issued in Seattle, Washington, on 

December 31, 2012. 

Clark Desing, 

Manager, Operations Support Group, Western 

Service Center. 

[FR Doc. 2013–01359 Filed 1–23–13; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 71 

[Docket No. FAA–2012–0341; Airspace 

Docket No. 12–AEA–4] 

Amendment of Class E Airspace; 

Wilkes-Barre, PA 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: This action amends Class E 

Airspace at Wilkes-Barre, PA, creating 

controlled airspace to accommodate 

new area navigation (RNAV) Standard 

Instrument Approach Procedures at 

Wilkes-Barre Wyoming Valley Airport. 

Airspace reconfiguration is necessary 

for the continued safety and 

management of instrument flight rules 

(IFR) operations in the Wilkes-Barre, 

PA, area. This action also recognizes the 

name change of Hanover Township Fire 

Station #5 Heliport. The BARTY LOM 

navigation aid is removed, as this 

navigation aid has been 

decommissioned. 

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, March 7, 

2013. 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: John 

Fornito, Operations Support Group, 

Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation 

Administration, P. O. Box 20636, 

Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 

305–6364. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

History 

On July 18, 2012, the FAA published 

in the Federal Register a notice of 

proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 

Class E airspace in the Wilkes-Barre, 

PA, area by creating controlled airspace 

at Wilkes-Barre/Wyoming Valley 

Airport, Wilkes-Barre, PA (77 FR 

42228). Interested parties were invited 

to participate in this rulemaking effort 

by submitting written comments on the 

proposal to the FAA. One positive 

comment was received. Subsequent to 

publication the FAA found that the 

BARTY LOM navigation aid was 

decommissioned and, therefore, is being 

removed from the Class E airspace 

designation of Class E airspace 

designated as an extension. 

Class E airspace designations are 

published in paragraph 6004 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 

71.1. The Class E airspace designations 

listed in this document will be 

published subsequently in the Order. 

The Rule 

This amendment to Title 14, Code of 

Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 

amends Class E airspace in the WilkesBarre, PA, area by creating controlled 

airspace extending upward form 700 

feet above the surface at Wilkes-Barre/ 

Wyoming Valley Airport to support the 

new RNAV standard instrument 

approach procedures for the airport. 

Additionally, the BARTY LOM has been 

decommissioned, and is removed from 

the Class E airspace designated as an 

extension to Class D surface area and 

the Class E airspace extending upward 

from 700 feet above the surface. These 

modifications are necessary for the 

safety and management of IFR 

operations in the Wilkes-Barre, PA, area. 

Also, the heliport formerly known as 

Fire Station Helipad at Mercy Hospital 

is renamed Hanover Township Fire 

Station #5 Heliport. Except for editorial 

changes and the changes listed above, 

this rule is the same as that proposed in 

the NPRM. 

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 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 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 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 

Wilkes-Barre, PA area. 

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 

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: 


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5130 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 16 / Thursday, January 24, 2013 / Rules and Regulations 

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 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 Federal Aviation 

Administration Order 7400.9W, 

Airspace Designations and Reporting 

Points, dated August 8, 2012, effective 

September 15, 2012, is amended as 

follows: 

Paragraph 6004 Class E airspace designated 

as an extension to a Class D surface area. 

* * * * * 

AEA PA E4 Wilkes-Barre, PA [Amended] 

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport 

(lat. 41°20′19′′ N., long 75°43′24′′ W.) 

That airspace extending upward from the 

surface within 3.4 miles each side of a 033° 

bearing from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 

International Airport extending from the 4.1- 

mile radius to 11 miles northeast of the 

airport, and within 1 mile either side of a 

213° bearing from the airport extending from 

the 4.1-mile radius to 7.3 miles southwest of 

the airport. This Class E airspace area is 

effective during 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. 

* * * * * 

AEA PA E5 Wilkes-Barre, PA [Amended] 

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport 

(Lat. 41°20′19′′ N., long 75°43′24′′ W.) 

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International ILS 

Localizer Northeast Course 

(Lat. 41°19′54′′ N., long 75°43′49′′ W.) 

Wilkes-Barre Wyoming Valley Airport 

(Lat. 41°17′50′′ N., long. 75°51′09′′ W.) 

Wyoming Valley Medical Center 

(Lat. 41°15′45′′ N., long 75°48′40′′ W.) 

ZIGAL Waypoint 

(Lat. 41°16′08′′ N., long 75°48′36′′ W.) 

Scranton, Community Medical Center, PA 

(Lat. 41°24′00′′ N., long 75°38′49′′ W.) 

ZESMA Waypoint 

(Lat. 41°24′00′′ N., long 75°39′39′′ W.) 

Hanover Township Fire Station #5 Heliport 

(Lat. 41°14′08′′ N., long 75°56′03′′ W.) 

ZIDKA Waypoint 

(Lat. 41°14′14′′ N., long 75°55′12′′ W.) 

That airspace extending upward from 700 

feet above the surface of the Earth within a 

11.8-mile radius of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 

International Airport, and within an 11.6- 

mile radius of Wilkes-Barre Wyoming Valley 

Airport, and including that airspace within a 

6-mile radius of each of the Point in Space 

Waypoints ZIGAL, ZESMA, and ZIDKA 

serving the Wyoming Medical Center, the 

Community Medical Center, and the Hanover 

Township Fire Station #5 Heliport, 

respectively. 

Issued in College Park, Georgia, on 

December 12, 2012. 

Barry A. Knight, 

Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern 

Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. 

[FR Doc. 2013–01363 Filed 1–23–13; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 97 

[Docket No. 30876; Amdt. No. 3511] 

Standard Instrument Approach 

Procedures and Takeoff Minimums and 

Obstacle Departure Procedures; 

Miscellaneous Amendments 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: This rule establishes, amends, 

suspends, or revokes Standard 

Instrument Approach Procedures 

(SIAPs) and associated Takeoff 

Minimums and Obstacle Departure 

Procedures for operations at certain 

airports. These regulatory actions are 

needed because of the adoption of new 

or revised criteria, or because of changes 

occurring in the National Airspace 

System, such as the commissioning of 

new navigational facilities, adding new 

obstacles, or changing air traffic 

requirements. These changes are 

designed to provide safe and efficient 

use of the navigable airspace and to 

promote safe flight operations under 

instrument flight rules at the affected 

airports. 

DATES: This rule is effective January 24, 

2013. The compliance date for each 

SIAP, associated Takeoff Minimums, 

and ODP is specified in the amendatory 

provisions. 

The incorporation by reference of 

certain publications listed in the 

regulations is approved by the Director 

of the Federal Register as of January 24, 

2013. 

ADDRESSES: Availability of matter 

incorporated by reference in the 

amendment is as follows: 

For Examination— 

1. FAA Rules Docket, FAA 

Headquarters Building, 800 

Independence Avenue SW., 

Washington, DC 20591; 

2. The FAA Regional Office of the 

region in which the affected airport is 

located; 

3. The National Flight Procedures 

Office, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd., 

Oklahoma City, OK 73169 or, 

4. The National Archives and Records 

Administration (NARA). For 

information on the availability of this 

material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, 

or go to: http://www.archives.gov/ 

federal_register/ 

code_of_federal_regulations/ 

ibr_locations.html. 

Availability—All SIAPs are available 

online free of charge. Visit nfdc.faa.gov 

to register. Additionally, individual 

SIAP and Takeoff Minimums and ODP 

copies may be obtained from: 

1. FAA Public Inquiry Center (APA– 

200), FAA Headquarters Building, 800 

Independence Avenue SW., 

Washington, DC 20591; or 

2. The FAA Regional Office of the 

region in which the affected airport is 

located. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Richard A. Dunham III, Flight Procedure 

Standards Branch (AFS–420) Flight 

Technologies and Programs Division, 

Flight Standards Service, Federal 

Aviation Administration, Mike 

Monroney Aeronautical Center, 6500 

South MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, 

OK 73169 (Mail Address: P.O. Box 

25082 Oklahoma City, OK 73125) 

telephone: (405) 954–4164. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This rule 

amends Title 14, Code of Federal 

Regulations, Part 97 (14 CFR part 97) by 

amending the referenced SIAPs. The 

complete regulatory description of each 

SIAP is listed on the appropriate FAA 

Form 8260, as modified by the National 

Flight Data Center (FDC)/Permanent 

Notice to Airmen (P–NOTAM), and is 

incorporated by reference in the 

amendment under 5 U.S.C. 552(a), 1 

CFR part 51, and § 97.20 of Title 14 of 

the Code of Federal Regulations. 

The large number of SIAPs, their 

complex nature, and the need for a 

special format make their verbatim 

publication in the Federal Register 

expensive and impractical. Further, 

airmen do not use the regulatory text of 

the SIAPs, but refer to their graphic 

depiction on charts printed by 

publishers of aeronautical materials. 

Thus, the advantages of incorporation 

by reference are realized and 

publication of the complete description 

of each SIAP contained in FAA form 

documents is unnecessary. This 

amendment provides the affected CFR 

sections and specifies the types of SIAP 

and the corresponding effective dates. 

This amendment also identifies the 


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