Document ID: FAA-2011-0023-0001
Agency: faa
Document Type: Rule
Title: Proposed Amendments of Class D and Class E Airspace: Idaho Falls, ID
Posted Date: 2011-02-17T05:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 33 (Thursday, February 17, 2011)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 9266-9268]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-3557]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2011-0023; Airspace Docket No. 11-ANM-2]

Proposed Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Idaho Falls, 
ID

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend the Class D and Class E airspace 
areas at Idaho Falls, ID, by changing the name of the airport to Idaho 
Falls Regional Airport, and adjusting the geographic coordinates of the 
airport. This action also would add additional Class E airspace 
necessary to accommodate aircraft using new Area Navigation (RNAV) 
Required Navigation Performance (RNP) standard instrument approach 
procedures at the airport. This action would enhance the safety and 
management of aircraft operations at the airport.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 4, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590; 
telephone (202) 366-9826. You must identify FAA Docket No. FAA-2011-
0023; Airspace Docket No. 11-ANM-2, at the beginning of your comments. 
You may also submit comments through the Internet at  http://www.regulations.gov.

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:

Comments Invited

    Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed 
rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments, as 
they may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the 
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing 
reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are 
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, 
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal.
    Communications should identify both docket numbers (FAA Docket No. 
FAA 2011-0023 and Airspace Docket No. 11-ANM-2) and be submitted in 
triplicate to the Docket Management System (see ADDRESSES section for 
address and phone number). You may also submit comments through the 
Internet at  http://www.regulations.gov.
    Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments 
on this action must submit with those comments a self-addressed stamped 
postcard on which the following statement is made: ``Comments to FAA 
Docket No. FAA-2011-0023 and Airspace Docket No. 11-ANM-2''. The 
postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter.
    All communications received on or before the specified closing date 
for comments will be considered before taking action on the proposed 
rule. The proposal contained in this action may be changed in light of 
comments received. All comments submitted will be available for 
examination in the public docket both before and after the closing date 
for comments. A report summarizing each substantive public contact with 
FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the 
docket.

Availability of NPRMs

    An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the 
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking 
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's web page at http://www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/.

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    You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any 
comments received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets 
Office (see the ADDRESSES section for the address and phone number) 
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal 
holidays. An informal docket may also be examined during normal 
business hours at the Northwest Mountain Regional Office of the Federal 
Aviation Administration, Air Traffic Organization, Western Service 
Center, Operations Support Group, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, WA 
98057.
    Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future 
NPRMs should contact the FAA's Office of Rulemaking, (202) 267-9677, 
for a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11-2A, Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking Distribution System, which describes the application 
procedure.

The Proposal

    The FAA is proposing an amendment to Title 14 Code of Federal 
Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by amending the Class D and Class E 
airspace areas to change the airport name from Fanning Field to Idaho 
Falls Regional Airport, and also would adjust the geographic 
coordinates of the airport to be in concert with the FAA's Aeronautical 
Products office. Also, existing Class E airspace area extending upward 
from 700 feet above the surface at Idaho Falls Regional Airport would 
be adjusted to accommodate aircraft using the new RNAV (RNP) standard 
instrument approach procedures, and would enhance the safety and 
management of aircraft operations at the airport.
    Class D and Class E airspace designations are published in 
paragraph 5000, 6002, 6004 and 6005, respectively, of FAA Order 
7400.9U, dated August 18, 2010, and effective September 15, 2010, which 
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class D and Class E 
airspace designations listed in this document will be published 
subsequently in this Order.
    The FAA has determined this proposed regulation only involves an 
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and 
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. 
Therefore, this proposed 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 proposed rule, when 
promulgated, would 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 for 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 amends controlled airspace at Idaho Falls Regional Airport, Idaho 
Falls, ID.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, the Federal 
Aviation Administration proposes to amend 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.

Sec.  71.1  [Amended]

    2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal 
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9U, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated August 18, 2010, and effective September 15, 
2010 is amended as follows:

Paragraph 5000 Class D airspace.

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ANM ID D Idaho Falls, ID [Amended]

Idaho Falls Regional Airport, ID
    (Lat. 43[deg]30'52'' N., long. 112[deg]04'13'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
7,200 feet MSL within a 5.4-mile radius of Idaho Falls Regional 
Airport excluding that airspace below 5,300 feet MSL within a 1-mile 
radius of lat. 43[deg]28'16'' N., long. 111[deg]59'27'' W.; and 
excluding that airspace 1 mile either side of the 127[deg] bearing 
from lat. 43[deg]28'16'' N., long. 111[deg]59'27'' W., to the 5.4-
mile radius of Idaho Falls Regional Airport. This Class D 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 6002 Class E airspace designated as surface areas.

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ANM ID E2 Idaho Falls, ID [Amended]

Idaho Falls Regional Airport, ID
    (Lat. 43[deg]30'52'' N., long. 112[deg]04'13'' W.)

    Within a 5.4-mile radius of Idaho Falls Regional 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 6004 Class E airspace designated as an Extension to a 
Class D surface area.

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ANM ID E4 Idaho Falls, ID [Amended]

Idaho Falls Regional Airport, ID
    (Lat. 43[deg]30'52'' N., long. 112[deg]04'13'' W.)
Idaho Falls VOR/DME
    (Lat. 43[deg]31'08'' N., long. 112[deg]03'50'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within 3.1 miles 
each side of the Idaho Falls VOR/DME 223[deg] radial extending from 
the 5.4-mile radius of Idaho Falls Regional Airport to 9.2 miles 
southwest of the VOR/DME, and within 3.5 miles each side of the 
Idaho Falls VOR/DME 030[deg] radial extending from the 5.4-mile 
radius of the airport to 7 miles northeast of the VOR/DME.

Paragraph 6005 Class E airspace areas extending upward from 700 
feet or more above the surface of the earth.

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ANM ID E5 Idaho Falls, ID [Modified]

Idaho Falls Regional Airport, ID
    (Lat. 43[deg]30'52'' N., long. 112[deg]04'13'' W.)
Pocatello VORTAC
    (Lat. 42[deg]52'13'' N., long. 112[deg]39'08'' W.)
Burley VOR/DME
    (Lat. 42[deg]34'49'' N., long. 113[deg]51'57'' W.)
Idaho Falls VOR/DME
    (Lat. 43[deg]31'08'' N., long. 112[deg]03'50'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 7.5-mile radius of Idaho Falls Regional Airport, and within 
10.2 miles northwest and 4.3 miles southeast of the Idaho Falls VOR/
DME 036[deg] and 216[deg] radials extending from 27.2 miles 
northeast to 16.1 miles southwest of the VOR/DME, and within 7.9 
miles southeast and 5.3 miles northwest of the 029[deg] radial of 
the Pocatello VORTAC extending from 20.1 to 40.9 miles northeast of 
the VORTAC; that airspace extending from 1,200 feet above the 
surface bounded by a line beginning at the intersection of long. 
112[deg]30'03'' W., and the south edge of V-298, extending east 
along V-298 to the intersection of the south edge of V-298 and long. 
112[deg]02'00'' W., north along long. 112[deg]02'00'' W. to lat. 
44[deg]20'00'' N., east along lat. 44[deg]20'00'' N. to long. 
110[deg]37'00'' W., south along long. 110[deg]37'00'' W. to the 
intersection of long. 110[deg]37'00'' W. and the

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northwest edge of V-465, southwest on V-465 to the intersection of 
V-465 and long. 112[deg]00'00'' W., south along long. 
112[deg]00'00'' W., to the north edge of V-4, west on V-4 to the 
24.4 mile radius of the Burley VOR/DME, thence counterclockwise via 
the 24.4-mile radius to the south edge of V-269, thence east along 
the south edge of V-269 to the 25.3-mile radius of the Pocatello 
VORTAC, thence clockwise via the 25.3-mile radius to lat. 
43[deg]05'46'' N., long. 113[deg]08'15'' W.; to lat. 43[deg]20'30'' 
N., long. 112[deg]45'33'' W.; to lat. 43[deg]32'00'' N., long. 
112[deg]35'03'' W.; to lat. 43[deg]50'20'' N., long. 112[deg]30'03'' 
W., thence to the point of beginning; excluding that airspace within 
Federal airways, the Jackson Hole Airport, WY, the Rexburg/Madison 
County Airport, ID, and the West Yellowstone Airport, MT, Class E 
airspace areas.

    Issued in Seattle, Washington, on February 9, 2011.
Christine Mellon,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.

[FR Doc. 2011-3557 Filed 2-16-11; 8:45 am]
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