80_FR_30038 80 FR 29938 - Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Clarksburg, WV

80 FR 29938 - Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Clarksburg, WV

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 100 (May 26, 2015)

Page Range29938-29939
FR Document2015-12357

This action amends Class E Airspace at Clarksburg, WV, as the Clarksburg VOR/DME has been decommissioned, requiring airspace redesign at North Central West Virginia Airport, formerly Benedum Airport. This action enhances the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport. This action also updates the geographic coordinates of the airport.

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 100 (Tuesday, May 26, 2015) 
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 100 (Tuesday, May 26, 2015)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 29938-29939]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-12357]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2014-1003; Airspace Docket No. 14-AEA-9]


Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Clarksburg, WV

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends Class E Airspace at Clarksburg, WV, as the 
Clarksburg VOR/DME has been decommissioned, requiring airspace redesign 
at North Central West Virginia Airport, formerly Benedum Airport. This 
action enhances the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules 
(IFR) operations at the airport. This action also updates the 
geographic coordinates of the airport.

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 20, 2015, the FAA published in the Federal Register a 
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend Class D and Class E 
airspace at North Central West Virginia Airport, Clarksburg, WV., (80 
FR 14878). Interested parties were invited to participate in this 
rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the 
FAA. No comments were received. Also, the airport coordinates are 
further adjusted from the NPRM.
    Class E airspace designations are published in paragraphs 5000, 
6004, and 6005, respectively 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 D and 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 amends Class E airspace designated as an extension to Class D 
at North Central West Virginia Airport, formerly known as Benedum 
Airport. A segment of the airspace is amended from a 4.1-mile radius of 
the airport to 11 miles southwest of the airport. Class E airspace 
extending upward from 700 feet above the surface is amended to within 
an 8.9-mile radius of the airport. Decommissioning of the Clarksburg 
VOR/DME and cancellation of the VOR approaches has made this action 
necessary for continued safety and management of IFR operations at the 
airport. The geographic coordinates of the airport are adjusted to 
coincide with the FAAs aeronautical database. The airport name is 
changed from Benedum Airport to North Central West Virginia Airport in 
the Class D and E airspace areas listed above.
    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 amends

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Class D and Class E airspace at North Central West Virginia Airport, 
Clarksburg, WV.

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:

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 7400.9Y, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2014, 
effective September 15, 2014, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace

* * * * *

AEA WV D Clarksburg, WV [Amended]

North Central West Virginia Airport, WV
    (Lat. 39[deg]17'52'' N., long. 80[deg]13'39'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface up to and 
including 3,700 feet within a 4.1-mile radius of North Central West 
Virginia Airport. This Class D 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 6004 Class E Airspace Designated as an Extension to a 
Class D Surface Area

* * * * *

AEA WV E4 Clarksburg, WV [Amended]

North Central West Virginia Airport, WV
    (Lat. 39[deg]17'52'' N., long. 80[deg]13'39'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within 2.7 miles 
each side of the 220[deg] bearing from North Central West Virginia 
Airport extending from the 4.1-mile radius of the airport to 11 
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 WV E5 Clarksburg, WV [Amended]

North Central West Virginia Airport, WV
    (Lat. 39[deg]17'52'' N., long. 80[deg]13'39'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within an 8.9-mile radius of North Central West Virginia Airport.

    Issued in College Park, Georgia, on May 13, 2015.
Joey Medders,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air 
Traffic Organization.
[FR Doc. 2015-12357 Filed 5-22-15; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

29938 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 100 / Tuesday, May 26, 2015 / Rules and Regulations 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:03 May 22, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\26MYR1.SGM 26MYR1

Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 100 / Tuesday, May 26, 2015 / Rules and Regulations 29939 Class D and Class E airspace at North bearing from North Central West Virginia information on the availability of this Central West Virginia Airport, Airport extending from the 4.1-mile radius of material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, Clarksburg, WV. the airport to 11 miles southwest of the or go to http://www.archives.gov/ airport. This Class E airspace area is effective federal_register/code_of_federal- Environmental Review during specific dates and times established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective regulations/ibr_locations.html. The FAA has determined that this FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace date and time will thereafter be continuously action qualifies for categorical exclusion published in the Airport/Facility Directory. Designations and Reporting Points, is under the National Environmental published yearly and effective on Policy Act in accordance with FAA Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas September 15. For further information, Order 1050.1E, ‘‘Environmental Extending Upward from 700 feet or More you can contact the Airspace Policy and Above the Surface of the Earth Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ ATC Regulations Group, Federal paragraph 311a. This airspace action is * * * * * Aviation Administration, 800 not expected to cause any potentially AEA WV E5 Clarksburg, WV [Amended] Independence Avenue SW., significant environmental impacts, and North Central West Virginia Airport, WV Washington, DC, 29591; telephone: 202– no extraordinary circumstances exist (Lat. 39°17′52″ N., long. 80°13′39″ W.) 267–8783. that warrant preparation of an That airspace extending upward from 700 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John environmental assessment. feet above the surface within an 8.9-mile Fornito, Operations Support Group, Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 radius of North Central West Virginia Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Airport. Administration, P.O. Box 20636, Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) Issued in College Park, Georgia, on May 13, Navigation (air). 305–6364. 2015. Adoption of the Amendment Joey Medders, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In consideration of the foregoing, the Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, History Federal Aviation Administration Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. On March 9, 2015, the FAA published amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: in the Federal Register a notice of [FR Doc. 2015–12357 Filed 5–22–15; 8:45 am] proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Class E airspace at Weedon Field B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR Airport, Eufaula, AL. (80 FR 12359). TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Interested parties were invited to REPORTING POINTS participate in this rulemaking effort by ■ 1. The authority citation for Part 71 Federal Aviation Administration submitting written comments on the continues to read as follows: proposal to the FAA. No comments 14 CFR Part 71 were received. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120, E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, Class E airspace designations are [Docket No. FAA–2014–0970; Airspace published in paragraph 6005 of FAA 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. Docket No. 14–ASO–18] Order 7400.9Y dated August 6, 2014, § 71.1 [Amended] Amendment of Class E Airspace; and effective September 15, 2014, which ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in Eufaula, AL is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9Y, part 71.1. The Class E airspace Airspace Designations and Reporting AGENCY: Federal Aviation designations listed in this document Points, dated August 6, 2014, effective Administration (FAA), DOT. will be published subsequently in the September 15, 2014, is amended as ACTION: Final rule. Order. follows: Availability and Summary of SUMMARY: This action amends Class E Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace Airspace at Eufaula, AL as the Eufaula Documents for Incorporation by * * * * * VORTAC has been decommissioned, Reference AEA WV D Clarksburg, WV [Amended] requiring airspace redesign at Weedon This document amends FAA Order Field Airport. This action enhances the 7400.9Y, airspace Designations and North Central West Virginia Airport, WV safety and management of Instrument Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2014, (Lat. 39°17′52″ N., long. 80°13′39″ W.) Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the and effective September 15, 2014. FAA That airspace extending upward from the airport. Order 7400.9Y is publicly available as surface up to and including 3,700 feet within a 4.1-mile radius of North Central West DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, August 20, listed in the ADDRESSES section of this Virginia Airport. This Class D airspace area 2015. The Director of the Federal final rule. FAA Order 7400.9Y lists is effective during specific dates and times Register approves this incorporation by Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, established in advance by a Notice to reference action under title 1, Code of air traffic service routes, and reporting Airmen. The effective date and time will Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to points. thereafter be continuously published in the the annual revision of FAA Order The Rule Airport/Facility Directory. 7400.9 and publication of conforming This amendment to Title 14, Code of Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace amendments. Designated as an Extension to a Class D Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Y, wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with RULES Surface Area amends Class E airspace extending Airspace Designations and Reporting upward from 700 feet above the surface * * * * * Points, and subsequent amendments can within a 7.3-mile radius of Weedon AEA WV E4 Clarksburg, WV [Amended] be viewed on line at http:// Field. North Central West Virginia Airport, WV www.faa.gov/airtraffic/publications/. Airspace reconfiguration is necessary (Lat. 39°17′52″ N., long. 80°13′39″ W.) The Order is also available for due to the decommissioning of the That airspace extending upward from the inspection at the National Archives and Eufaula VORTAC and cancellation of surface within 2.7 miles each side of the 220° Records Administration (NARA). For the VOR approach, and for continued VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:03 May 22, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\26MYR1.SGM 26MYR1


Document Created: 2018-02-21 10:31:40
Document Modified: 2018-02-21 10:31:40
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesEffective 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.
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 29938 
CFR AssociatedAirspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)
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