[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 131 (Monday, July 9, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 31653-31654]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-14529]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0087; Airspace Docket No. 18-AGL-3]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment of Class E Airspace; Mineral Point, WI

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E airspace designated as a surface 
area at Iowa County Airport, Mineral Point, WI, by making the airspace 
full-time and removing the part-time status and language from the 
airspace legal description. The Chicago Air Route Traffic Control 
Center (ARTCC) requested this action. This action also makes an 
editorial change to the airspace description by removing the city from 
the airport name.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, September 13, 2018. 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 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments.

ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and Reporting 
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can 
contact the Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783. The Order is also available for inspection at the National 
Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the 
availability of FAA Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go 
to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
    FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is 
published yearly and effective on September 15.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101 
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5711.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Authority for This Rulemaking

    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 Class E airspace designated as a surface area at Iowa 
County Airport, Mineral Point, WI, to support instrument flight rules 
(IFR) operations.

History

    The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal 
Register (83 FR 9451; March 6, 2018) for Docket No. FAA-2018-0087 to 
amend Class E airspace designated as a surface area at Iowa County 
Airport, Mineral Point, WI, by changing the airspace to full-time and 
removing the part-time status and language from the airspace 
description. Interested parties were invited to participate in this 
rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the 
FAA. One comment was received supporting the proposal with the 
understanding that the change would assist aircraft in the terminal 
environment with obstacle avoidance, separation services, and noise 
abatement. The FAA appreciates the support for this proposal and 
provides the following for clarification:
    The development of the Class E airspace designated as a surface 
area at Iowa County airport takes into consideration and provides for 
terrain clearance within the airspace and provides for the protection 
of instrument procedures, taking other obstacles, such as wind 
turbines, into consideration; however, obstacle avoidance is ultimately 
the responsibility of the pilot in command.
    The air traffic services currently provided by Chicago ARTCC will 
be the same as previously provided; however, those services will now be 
provided on a full-time basis.
    Airspace is not designed nor meant to support noise abatement 
policies. Airspace is designed to support air traffic services, provide 
protection for and improve the safety of IFR operations. Therefore, 
noise abatement policies were not taken into consideration in this 
airspace amendment.
    Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6002 of 
FAA Order 7400.11B, dated August 3, 2017, and effective September 15, 
2017, 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.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document amends FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, and effective September 15, 
2017. FAA Order 7400.11B is publicly available as listed in the 
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists Class A, 
B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and 
reporting points.

The Rule

    This amendment to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 modifies Class E airspace designated as a surface area at Iowa 
County Airport, Mineral Point, WI, by making the airspace full-time and 
removing the part-time status language from the airspace legal 
description. This amendment is made at the request of Chicago ARTCC.
    This action also makes an editorial change by removing the name of 
the city associated with the airport in the airspace legal description 
to comply with a change to FAA Order 7400.2L, Procedures for Handling 
Airspace Matters.

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Regulatory Notices and Analyses

    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 only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is 
certified that this rule, when promulgated, does 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 FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and 
Procedures,'' paragraph 5-6.5.a. 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:

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 part 71 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 
10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.


Sec.  71.1   [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11B, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, and 
effective September 15, 2017, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Designated as Surface Areas.

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AGL WI E2 Mineral Point, WI [Amended]

Iowa County Airport, WI
    (Lat. 42[deg]53'13'' N, long. 90[deg]14'12'' W)

    Within a 4.1-mile radius of Iowa County Airport.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on June 28, 2018.
Walter Tweedy,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2018-14529 Filed 7-6-18; 8:45 am]
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