80 FR 29937 - Revocation of Class E Airspace; Lexington, TN
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 100 (May 26, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 100 (May 26, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-12354 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 100 (Tuesday, May 26, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 29937-29938] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-12354] ======================================================================== Rules and Regulations Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents. Prices of new books are listed in the first FEDERAL REGISTER issue of each week. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 100 / Tuesday, May 26, 2015 / Rules and Regulations [[Page 29937]] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA-2014-0969; Airspace Docket No. 14-ASO-20] Revocation of Class E Airspace; Lexington, TN AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action removes Class E Airspace at Lexington, TN, as the Franklin Wilkins Airport has been abandoned, and controlled airspace is no longer required. This action enhances the safety and airspace management around the Lexington, TN, area. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, August 20, 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: FAA Order 7400.9Y, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed on line at http://www.faa.gov/airtraffic/publications/. The Order is also available for inspection at 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. 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 ATC Regulations Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 29591; 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: History On March 9, 2015, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to remove Class E airspace at Franklin Wilkins Airport, Lexington, TN., as the airport has been abandoned, and controlled airspace no longer necessary (80 FR 12354). Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received. Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Order 7400.9Y dated August 6, 2014, and effective September 15, 2014, 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 the Order. Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference This document amends 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 final rule. FAA Order 7400.9Y 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 removes Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.6-mile radius of Franklin Wilkins Airport. The airport has been abandoned, and controlled airspace no longer necessary. 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. 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 removes controlled airspace at Franklin Wilkins Airport, Lexington, TN. 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: [[Page 29938]] PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS 0 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] 0 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9Y, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2014, 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. * * * * * ASO TN E5 Lexington, TN [Removed] Issued in College Park, Georgia, on May 13, 2015. Joey Medders, Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. 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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER Aviation Administration, 800 frequent and routine amendments are
contains regulatory documents having general Independence Avenue SW., necessary to keep them operationally
applicability and legal effect, most of which Washington, DC 29591; telephone: 202– current, is non-controversial and
are keyed to and codified in the Code of 267–8783. unlikely to result in adverse or negative
Federal Regulations, which is published under comments. It, therefore, (1) is not a
50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
Fornito, Operations Support Group, ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under
The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a
the Superintendent of Documents. Prices of Administration, P.O. Box 20636, ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT
new books are listed in the first FEDERAL Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
REGISTER issue of each week. 305–6364. FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3)
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: does not warrant preparation of a
Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION History impact is so minimal. Since this is a
On March 9, 2015, the FAA published routine matter that only affects air traffic
Federal Aviation Administration procedures and air navigation, it is
in the Federal Register a notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to remove certified that this rule, when
14 CFR Part 71 promulgated, does not have a significant
Class E airspace at Franklin Wilkins
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0969; Airspace Airport, Lexington, TN., as the airport economic impact on a substantial
Docket No. 14–ASO–20] has been abandoned, and controlled number of small entities under the
airspace no longer necessary (80 FR criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Revocation of Class E Airspace; 12354). The FAA’s authority to issue rules
Lexington, TN Interested parties were invited to regarding aviation safety is found in
AGENCY: Federal Aviation participate in this rulemaking effort by Title 49 of the United States Code.
Administration (FAA), DOT. submitting written comments on the Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
proposal to the FAA. No comments authority of the FAA Administrator.
ACTION: Final rule.
were received. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
SUMMARY: This action removes Class E Class E airspace designations are describes in more detail the scope of the
Airspace at Lexington, TN, as the published in paragraph 6005 of FAA agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
Franklin Wilkins Airport has been Order 7400.9Y dated August 6, 2014, promulgated under the authority
abandoned, and controlled airspace is and effective September 15, 2014, which described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
no longer required. This action is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
enhances the safety and airspace part 71.1. The Class E airspace section, the FAA is charged with
management around the Lexington, TN, designations listed in this document prescribing regulations to assign the use
area. will be published subsequently in the of airspace necessary to ensure the
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, August 20, Order. safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
2015. The Director of the Federal airspace. This regulation is within the
Availability and Summary of
Register approves this incorporation by scope of that authority as it removes
Documents for Incorporation by
reference action under title 1, Code of controlled airspace at Franklin Wilkins
Reference
Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to Airport, Lexington, TN.
This document amends FAA Order
the annual revision of FAA Order Environmental Review
7400.9Y, airspace Designations and
7400.9 and publication of conforming
Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2014, The FAA has determined that this
amendments.
and effective September 15, 2014. FAA action qualifies for categorical exclusion
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Y, Order 7400.9Y is publicly available as under the National Environmental
Airspace Designations and Reporting listed in the ADDRESSES section of this Policy Act in accordance with FAA
Points, and subsequent amendments can final rule. FAA Order 7400.9Y lists Order 1050.1E, ‘‘Environmental
be viewed on line at http:// Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’
www.faa.gov/airtraffic/publications/. air traffic service routes, and reporting paragraph 311a. This airspace action is
The Order is also available for points. not expected to cause any potentially
inspection at the National Archives and significant environmental impacts, and
Records Administration (NARA). For The Rule
no extraordinary circumstances exist
information on the availability of this This amendment to Title 14, Code of that warrant preparation of an
material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 environmental assessment.
or go to http://www.archives.gov/ removes Class E airspace extending
federal_register/code_of_federal- upward from 700 feet above the surface Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
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regulations/ibr_locations.html. within a 6.6-mile radius of Franklin Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace Wilkins Airport. The airport has been Navigation (air).
Designations and Reporting Points, is abandoned, and controlled airspace no
published yearly and effective on longer necessary. Adoption of the Amendment:
September 15. For further information, The FAA has determined that this In consideration of the foregoing, the
you can contact the Airspace Policy and regulation only involves an established Federal Aviation Administration
ATC Regulations Group, Federal body of technical regulations for which amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
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PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, 7400.9 and publication of conforming Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR amendments. air traffic service routes, and reporting
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Y, points.
REPORTING POINTS Airspace Designations and Reporting The Rule
Points, and subsequent amendments can This amendment to Title 14, Code of
■ 1. The authority citation for Part 71 be viewed on line at http://
continues to read as follows: Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71
www.faa.gov/airtraffic/publications/. amends Class E airspace designated as
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40103, The Order is also available for
40113, 40120, E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, an extension to Class D at North Central
inspection at the National Archives and West Virginia Airport, formerly known
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. Records Administration (NARA). For as Benedum Airport. A segment of the
information on the availability of this airspace is amended from a 4.1-mile
§ 71.1 [Amended]
material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, radius of the airport to 11 miles
■ or go to http://www.archives.gov/ southwest of the airport. Class E
2. The incorporation by reference in federal_register/code_of_federal- airspace extending upward from 700
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9Y, regulations/ibr_locations.html. feet above the surface is amended to
Airspace Designations and Reporting FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace within an 8.9-mile radius of the airport.
Points, dated August 6, 2014, effective Designations and Reporting Points, is Decommissioning of the Clarksburg
September 15, 2014, is amended as published yearly and effective on VOR/DME and cancellation of the VOR
follows: September 15. For further information, approaches has made this action
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace you can contact the Airspace Policy and necessary for continued safety and
Areas Extending Upward from 700 feet ATC Regulations Group, Federal management of IFR operations at the
or More Above the Surface of the Earth. Aviation Administration, 800 airport. The geographic coordinates of
Independence Avenue SW., the airport are adjusted to coincide with
* * * * * Washington, DC 29591; telephone: 202– the FAAs aeronautical database. The
ASO TN E5 Lexington, TN [Removed] 267–8783. airport name is changed from Benedum
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Airport to North Central West Virginia
Issued in College Park, Georgia, on May 13, Fornito, Operations Support Group, Airport in the Class D and E airspace
2015. Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation areas listed above.
Joey Medders, Administration, P.O. Box 20636, The FAA has determined that this
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) regulation only involves an established
Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic 305–6364. body of technical regulations for which
Organization. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: frequent and routine amendments are
[FR Doc. 2015–12354 Filed 5–22–15; 8:45 am] necessary to keep them operationally
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
History current, is non-controversial and
On March 20, 2015, the FAA unlikely to result in adverse or negative
published in the Federal Register a comments. It, therefore, (1) is not a
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under
to amend Class D and Class E airspace Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a
Federal Aviation Administration at North Central West Virginia Airport, ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT
Clarksburg, WV., (80 FR 14878). Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
14 CFR Part 71 Interested parties were invited to FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3)
[Docket No. FAA–2014–1003; Airspace participate in this rulemaking effort by does not warrant preparation of a
Docket No. 14–AEA–9] submitting written comments on the Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated
proposal to the FAA. No comments impact is so minimal. Since this is a
Amendment of Class D and Class E were received. Also, the airport routine matter that only affects air traffic
Airspace; Clarksburg, WV coordinates are further adjusted from procedures and air navigation, it is
the NPRM. certified that this rule, when
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Class E airspace designations are promulgated, does not have a significant
Administration (FAA), DOT. published in paragraphs 5000, 6004, economic impact on a substantial
ACTION: Final rule. and 6005, respectively of FAA Order number of small entities under the
7400.9Y dated August 6, 2014, and criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
SUMMARY: This action amends Class E effective September 15, 2014, which is The FAA’s authority to issue rules
Airspace at Clarksburg, WV, as the incorporated by reference in 14 CFR regarding aviation safety is found in
Clarksburg VOR/DME has been part 71.1. The Class D and Class E Title 49 of the United States Code.
decommissioned, requiring airspace airspace designations listed in this Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
redesign at North Central West Virginia document will be published authority of the FAA Administrator.
Airport, formerly Benedum Airport. subsequently in the Order. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
This action enhances the safety and describes in more detail the scope of the
management of Instrument Flight Rules Availability and Summary of agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
(IFR) operations at the airport. This Documents for Incorporation by promulgated under the authority
action also updates the geographic Reference described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with RULES
coordinates of the airport. This document amends FAA Order Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, August 20, 7400.9Y, airspace Designations and section, the FAA is charged with
2015. The Director of the Federal Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2014, prescribing regulations to assign the use
Register approves this incorporation by and effective September 15, 2014. FAA of airspace necessary to ensure the
reference action under title 1, Code of Order 7400.9Y is publicly available as safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to listed in the ADDRESSES section of this airspace. This regulation is within the
the annual revision of FAA Order final rule. FAA Order 7400.9Y lists scope of that authority as it amends
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| Dates | Effective 0901 UTC, August 20, 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. | |
| Contact | John Fornito, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 305-6364. | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 29937 | |
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