80_FR_12404 80 FR 12359 - Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Eufaula, AL

80 FR 12359 - Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Eufaula, AL

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 45 (March 9, 2015)

Page Range12359-12360
FR Document2015-05113

This action proposes to amend Class E Airspace at Eufaula, AL as the Eufaula VORTAC has been decommissioned, requiring airspace redesign at Weedon Field Airport. This action would enhance the safety and airspace management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport.

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 45 (Monday, March 9, 2015) 
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 45 (Monday, March 9, 2015)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 12359-12360]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-05113]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2014-0970; Airspace Docket No. 14-ASO-18]


Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Eufaula, AL

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend Class E Airspace at Eufaula, AL 
as the Eufaula VORTAC has been decommissioned, requiring airspace 
redesign at Weedon Field Airport. This action would enhance the safety 
and airspace management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at 
the airport.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 23, 2015. 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.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this rule to: U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West 
Bldg. Ground Floor Rm. W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-000; Telephone: 1-
800-647-5527; Fax: 202-493-2251. You must identify the Docket Number 
FAA-2014-0970; Airspace Docket No. 14-ASO-18, at the beginning of your 
comments. You may also submit and review received comments through the 
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. You may review the public 
docket containing the proposal, any comments received, and any final 
disposition in person in the Dockets Office between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The Docket Office 
(telephone 1-800-647-5527), is on the ground floor of the building at 
the above address.
    FAA Order 7400.9Y, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, and 
subsequent amendments can be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. The Order is also available for inspection 
at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For 
information on the availability of this proposed incorporation by 
reference material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_locations.html.
    FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is 
published yearly and effective on September 15. For further 
information, you can contact the Airspace Policy and Regulations Group, 
Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20591; telephone: 202-267-8783.

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: 

Comments Invited

    Interested persons are invited to comment on this rule 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-2014-0970; Airspace Docket No. 14-ASO-18) 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.
    Persons 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 Docket 
No. FAA-2014-0970; Airspace Docket No. 14-ASO-18.'' The postcard will 
be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter.
    All communications received before the specified closing date for 
comments will be considered before taking action on the proposed rule. 
The proposal contained in this notice may be changed in light of the 
comments received. 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 from and 
comments submitted through 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/.
    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 address and phone number) between 
9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
Holidays. An informal docket may also be examined between 8:00 a.m. and 
4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays at the office 
of the Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, Room 
350, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337.
    Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future 
NPRM's should contact the FAA's Office of Rulemaking, (202) 267-9677, 
to request a copy of Advisory circular No. 11-2A, Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking Distribution System, which describes the application 
procedure.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document proposes to amend FAA Order 7400.9Y, Airspace 
Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2014, and effective 
September 15, 2014. FAA Order 7400.9Y is publicly available as listed 
in the ADDRESSES section of this proposed rule. FAA Order 7400.9Y lists 
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and 
reporting points.

The Proposal

    The FAA is considering an amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal 
Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 to amend Class E airspace extending upward 
from 700 feet above the surface at Weedon Field Airport, Eufaula, AL. 
Airspace reconfiguration to within a 7.3-mile radius of the airport is 
necessary due to the decommissioning of the Eufaula VORTAC and 
cancellation of the VOR approach, and for continued safety and 
management of IFR operations at the airport.
    Class E airspace designations are published in Paragraph 6005 of 
FAA Order 7400.9Y, dated August 6, 2014,

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and effective September 15, 2014, which is incorporated by reference in 
14 CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace designation listed in this document 
will be published subsequently in the Order.
    The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves 
an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and 
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. 
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 proposed 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 proposed 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 proposed regulation is within the scope 
of that authority as it would amend Class E airspace at Weedon Field 
Airport, Eufaula, AL.
    This proposal would be subject to an environmental analysis in 
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies 
and Procedures'' prior to any FAA final regulatory action.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

The Proposed Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, 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

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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.


Sec.  71.1  [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9Y, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2014, and 
effective September 15, 2014, 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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ASO AL E5 Eufaula, AL [Amended]

Weedon Field Airport, AL
    (Lat. 31[deg]57'05'' N., long. 85[deg]07'44'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 7.3-mile radius of Weedon Field Airport.

    Issued in College Park, Georgia, on February 25, 2015.
Gerald E. Lynch,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air 
Traffic Organization.
[FR Doc. 2015-05113 Filed 3-6-15; 8:45 am]
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Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 45 / Monday, March 9, 2015 / Proposed Rules 12359 Issued in College Park, Georgia, on publications/. The Order is also concerned with this rulemaking will be February 25, 2015. available for inspection at the National filed in the docket. Gerald E. Lynch, Archives and Records Administration Availability of NPRMs Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, (NARA). For information on the Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic availability of this proposed An electronic copy of this document Organization. incorporation by reference material at may be downloaded from and [FR Doc. 2015–05111 Filed 3–6–15; 8:45 am] NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go to comments submitted through http:// BILLING CODE 4910–13–P http://www.archives.gov/federal_ www.regulations.gov. Recently register/code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_ published rulemaking documents can locations.html. also be accessed through the FAA’s Web DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace page at http://www.faa.gov/airports_ Designations and Reporting Points, is airtraffic/air_traffic/publications/ Federal Aviation Administration airspace_amendments/. published yearly and effective on September 15. For further information, You may review the public docket 14 CFR Part 71 containing the proposal, any comments you can contact the Airspace Policy and [Docket No. FAA–2014–0970; Airspace Regulations Group, Federal Aviation received, and any final disposition in Docket No. 14–ASO–18] Administration, 800 Independence person in the Dockets Office (see the Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; ADDRESSES section for address and Proposed Amendment of Class E telephone: 202–267–8783. phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and Airspace; Eufaula, AL 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John AGENCY: Federal Aviation Fornito, Operations Support Group, except Federal Holidays. An informal Administration (FAA), DOT. Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation docket may also be examined between Administration, P.O. Box 20636, 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) through Friday, except Federal Holidays (NPRM). 305–6364. at the office of the Eastern Service SUMMARY: This action proposes to Center, Federal Aviation SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: amend Class E Airspace at Eufaula, AL Administration, Room 350, 1701 as the Eufaula VORTAC has been Comments Invited Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia decommissioned, requiring airspace 30337. Interested persons are invited to Persons interested in being placed on redesign at Weedon Field Airport. This comment on this rule by submitting action would enhance the safety and a mailing list for future NPRM’s should such written data, views, or arguments, contact the FAA’s Office of Rulemaking, airspace management of Instrument as they may desire. Comments that Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the (202) 267–9677, to request a copy of provide the factual basis supporting the Advisory circular No. 11–2A, Notice of airport. views and suggestions presented are Proposed Rulemaking Distribution DATES: Comments must be received on particularly helpful in developing System, which describes the application or before April 23, 2015. The Director of reasoned regulatory decisions on the procedure. the Federal Register approves this proposal. Comments are specifically incorporation by reference action under invited on the overall regulatory, Availability and Summary of title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, part aeronautical, economic, environmental, Documents for Incorporation by 51, subject to the annual revision of and energy-related aspects of the Reference FAA, Order 7400.9 and publication of proposal. This document proposes to amend conforming amendments. Communications should identify both FAA Order 7400.9Y, Airspace ADDRESSES: Send comments on this rule docket numbers (FAA Docket No. FAA– Designations and Reporting Points, to: U.S. Department of Transportation, 2014–0970; Airspace Docket No. 14– dated August 6, 2014, and effective Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey ASO–18) and be submitted in triplicate September 15, 2014. FAA Order Avenue SE., West Bldg. Ground Floor to the Docket Management System (see 7400.9Y is publicly available as listed in Rm. W12–140, Washington, DC 20590– ADDRESSES section for address and the ADDRESSES section of this proposed 000; Telephone: 1–800–647–5527; Fax: phone number). You may also submit rule. FAA Order 7400.9Y lists Class A, 202–493–2251. You must identify the comments through the Internet at B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic Docket Number FAA–2014–0970; http://www.regulations.gov. service routes, and reporting points. Airspace Docket No. 14–ASO–18, at the Persons wishing the FAA to beginning of your comments. You may acknowledge receipt of their comments The Proposal also submit and review received on this action must submit with those The FAA is considering an comments through the Internet at comments a self-addressed stamped amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal http://www.regulations.gov. You may postcard on which the following Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 to amend review the public docket containing the statement is made: ‘‘Comments to Class E airspace extending upward from proposal, any comments received, and Docket No. FAA–2014–0970; Airspace 700 feet above the surface at Weedon any final disposition in person in the Docket No. 14–ASO–18.’’ The postcard Field Airport, Eufaula, AL. Airspace Dockets Office between 9:00 a.m. and will be date/time stamped and returned reconfiguration to within a 7.3-mile 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, to the commenter. radius of the airport is necessary due to tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS except Federal holidays. The Docket All communications received before the decommissioning of the Eufaula Office (telephone 1–800–647–5527), is the specified closing date for comments VORTAC and cancellation of the VOR on the ground floor of the building at will be considered before taking action approach, and for continued safety and the above address. on the proposed rule. The proposal management of IFR operations at the FAA Order 7400.9Y, Airspace contained in this notice may be changed airport. Designations and Reporting Points, and in light of the comments received. 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12360 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 45 / Monday, March 9, 2015 / Proposed Rules and effective September 15, 2014, which PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, limitations are necessary. This action is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR revises the NPRM by proposing to 71.1. The Class E airspace designation TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND supersede AD 2007–05–12, AD 2009– listed in this document will be REPORTING POINTS 18–20, and AD 2010–15–02 in addition published subsequently in the Order. to those ADs already identified in the ■ 1. The authority citation for Part 71 NPRM, as well as to require more The FAA has determined that this continues to read as follows: restrictive limitations and to add Airbus proposed regulation only involves an Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 40103, 40113, Model A330–323 airplanes to the established body of technical 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959– applicability. We are proposing this regulations for which frequent and 1963 Comp., p. 389. supplemental NPRM (SNPRM) to routine amendments are necessary to address the aging effects of aircraft keep them operationally current. It, § 71.1 [Amended] systems. Such aging effects could therefore, (1) is not a ‘‘significant ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in change the characteristics of those regulatory action’’ under Executive 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9Y, systems, which, in isolation or in Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant Airspace Designations and Reporting combination with one or more other rule’’ under DOT Regulatory Policies Points, dated August 6, 2014, and specific failures or events, could result and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February effective September 15, 2014, is in failure of certain life limited parts, 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant amended as follows: which could reduce the structural preparation of a Regulatory Evaluation Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas integrity of the airplane or reduce the as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More controllability of the airplane. Since Since this is a routine matter that will Above the Surface of the Earth. these actions impose an additional only affect air traffic procedures and air * * * * * burden over those proposed in the navigation, it is certified that this ASO AL E5 Eufaula, AL [Amended] NPRM, we are reopening the comment proposed rule, when promulgated, will period to allow the public the chance to Weedon Field Airport, AL not have a significant economic impact comment on these proposed changes. (Lat. 31°57′05″ N., long. 85°07′44″ W.) on a substantial number of small entities That airspace extending upward from 700 DATES: We must receive comments on under the criteria of the Regulatory feet above the surface within a 7.3-mile this SNPRM by April 23, 2015. Flexibility Act. radius of Weedon Field Airport. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, The FAA’s authority to issue rules Issued in College Park, Georgia, on using the procedures found in 14 CFR regarding aviation safety is found in February 25, 2015. 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following Title 49 of the United States Code. Gerald E. Lynch, methods: Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the authority of the FAA Administrator. Organization. instructions for submitting comments. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, [FR Doc. 2015–05113 Filed 3–6–15; 8:45 am] • Fax: (202) 493–2251. describes in more detail the scope of the • Mail: U.S. Department of agency’s authority. This proposed BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Transportation, Docket Operations, M– rulemaking is promulgated under the 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room authority described in Subtitle VII, Part, W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that Washington, DC 20590. section, the FAA is charged with Federal Aviation Administration • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of prescribing regulations to assign the use Transportation, Docket Operations, M– of airspace necessary to ensure the 14 CFR Part 39 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room safety of aircraft and the efficient use of W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., [Docket No. FAA–2013–0834; Directorate airspace. This proposed regulation is Identifier 2012–NM–045–AD] Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 within the scope of that authority as it p.m., Monday through Friday, except would amend Class E airspace at RIN 2120–AA64 Federal holidays. Weedon Field Airport, Eufaula, AL. For service information identified in Airworthiness Directives; Airbus this proposed AD, contact Airbus SAS, This proposal would be subject to an Airplanes environmental analysis in accordance Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond AGENCY: Federal Aviation Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac with FAA Order 1050.1E, Administration (FAA), DOT. Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and ACTION: Supplemental notice of 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email Procedures’’ prior to any FAA final airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; regulatory action. proposed rulemaking (NPRM); reopening of comment period. Internet http://www.airbus.com. You List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 may view this referenced service SUMMARY: We are revising an earlier information at the FAA, Transport Airspace, Incorporation by reference, proposed Airworthiness Directive (AD) Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue Navigation (air). for certain Airbus Model A330 series SW., Renton, WA. For information on airplanes. The NPRM proposed to the availability of this material at the The Proposed Amendment tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS require revising the maintenance FAA, call 425–227–1221. In consideration of the foregoing, the program or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate certain Examining the AD Docket Federal Aviation Administration proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as maintenance requirements and You may examine the AD docket on airworthiness limitations. The NPRM the Internet at http:// follows: was prompted by a determination that www.regulations.gov/ more restrictive maintenance #!docketDetail;D=FAA-2013-0834 or in requirements and airworthiness person at the Docket Management VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:26 Mar 06, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\09MRP1.SGM 09MRP1


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesComments must be received on or before April 23, 2015. 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.
ContactJohn Fornito, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 305-6364.
FR Citation80 FR 12359 
CFR AssociatedAirspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)
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