81 FR 11136 - Proposed Establishment of Class D Airspace: Destin, FL; Duke Field, Eglin AFB, FL; Proposed Revocation of Class D Airspace; Eglin AF Aux No 3 Duke Field, FL; and Proposed Amendment of Class D and E Airspace; Eglin Air Force Base, FL; Eglin Hurlburt Field, FL; and Crestview, FL
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 42 (March 3, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 42 (March 3, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-04491 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 42 (Thursday, March 3, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 11136-11139] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-04491] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA-2015-7203; Airspace Docket No. 15-ASO-14] Proposed Establishment of Class D Airspace: Destin, FL; Duke Field, Eglin AFB, FL; Proposed Revocation of Class D Airspace; Eglin AF Aux No 3 Duke Field, FL; and Proposed Amendment of Class D and E Airspace; Eglin Air Force Base, FL; Eglin Hurlburt Field, FL; and Crestview, FL AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 11137]] SUMMARY: This action proposes to establish Class D airspace at Destin, FL, providing the controlled airspace required for the Air Traffic Control Tower at Destin Executive Airport, (formerly Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport). Additionally, this action would remove Eglin AF Aux No 3 Duke Field from the Class D designation, and establish Duke Field, Eglin AFB, FL in its place. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport. This action also would amend existing Class D and Class E airspace by recognizing the airport's name change. This action also would change the existing Class D airspace designation at Duke Field, Eglin Air Force Base (AFB), FL, and would adjust the geographic coordinates of Eglin AFB, Destin Executive Airport, Duke Field, and Hurlburt Field, to stay in concert with the FAA's database. DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 18, 2016. 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 20590-0001; Telephone: 1-800-647-5527; Fax: 202-493-2251. You must identify the Docket Number FAA-2015-7203; Airspace Docket No. 15-ASO-14, 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 7400.9Z, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/airtraffic/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 7400.9Z 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 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: 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 would establish Class D airspace at Destin Executive Airport, Destin, FL, and Duke Field Eglin AFB, FL; and remove Class D airspace at Eglin AF Aux No 3 Duke Field; and amend Class D and Class E airspace at Eglin Air Force Base, FL. 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-2015-7203; Airspace Docket No. 15-ASO-14) 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-2015-7203; Airspace Docket No. 15-ASO-14.'' 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 7400.9Z, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015, and effective September 15, 2015. FAA Order 7400.9Z is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.9Z 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 establish Class D airspace up to and including 1,600 feet within a 4.4 mile radius of at Destin Executive Airport, Destin, FL, providing the controlled airspace required to support the Air Traffic [[Page 11138]] Control Tower. Additionally, this action would remove the Class D designator for Eglin AF Aux No 3 Duke Field, FL, and replace it with Duke Field, Eglin AFB, FL. This action would also adjust the geographic coordinates in Class D airspace, Class E surface area airspace, and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface for Eglin Air Force Base, FL, Destin Executive Airport, Duke Field, and Hurlburt Field, to stay in concert with the FAA's database. Also, Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport would be changed to Destin Executive Airport. Class D and Class E airspace designations are published in Paragraphs 5000, 6002, and 6005, respectively of FAA Order 7400.9Z, dated August 6, 2015, and effective September 15, 2015, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class D and Class E airspace designation listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order. Regulatory Notices and Analyses 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. Environmental Review This proposal would be subject to an environmental analysis in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures'' prior to any FAA final regulatory action. Lists 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 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 Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9Z, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015, effective September 15, 2015, is amended as follows: Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace. * * * * * ASO FL D Destin, FL [New] Destin Executive Airport, FL (Lat. 30[deg]24'00'' N., long. 86[deg]28'17'' W.) Eglin Air Force Base, FL (Lat. 30[deg]29'00'' N., long. 86[deg]31'34'' W.) That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 1,600 feet MSL within a 4.4-mile radius of Destin Executive Airport, excluding that portion north of the triangle beginning at lat. 30[deg]23'39'' N., long. 86[deg]23'13'' W., to lat. 30[deg]27'00'' N., long. 86[deg]30'19'' W., to lat. 30[deg]20'54'' N., long. 86[deg]31'56'' W. This Class D airspace is effective during the operating hours of the Destin Executive Airport tower published in the Airport/Facility Directory. The airspace is incorporated into the Eglin Air Force Base, FL Class D airspace when the tower is closed. ASO FL D Eglin Air Force Base, FL [Amended] Eglin Air Force Base, FL (Lat. 30[deg]29'00'' N., long. 86[deg]31'34'' W.) Destin Executive Airport (Lat. 30[deg]24'00'' N., long. 86[deg]28'17'' W.) Duke Field (Lat. 30[deg]38'55'' N., long. 86[deg]31'19'' W.) Hurlburt Field (Lat. 30[deg]25'44'' N., long. 86[deg]41'20'' W.) That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 2,600 feet MSL within a 5.5-mile radius of Eglin AFB, and within a 4.4-mile radius of Destin Executive Airport, excluding the portion north of a line connecting the 2 points of intersection within a 5.2-mile radius centered on Duke Field; excluding the portion southwest of a line connecting the 2 points of intersection within a 5.3-mile radius of Hurlburt Field; excluding a portion east of a line beginning at lat. 30[deg]30'43'' N., long. 86[deg]26'21'' W. extending east to the 5.5-mile radius of Eglin AFB. When the tower at Destin Executive Airport is operational, it excludes Destin's Class D airspace defined as that airspace south of the triangle beginning at lat. 30[deg]23'39'' N., long. 86[deg]23'13'' W. to lat. 30[deg]27'00'' N., long. 86[deg]30'19'' W. to lat. 30[deg]20'54'' N., long. 86[deg]31'56'' W. from the surface to and including 1,600 feet MSL. ASO FL D Eglin AF Aux No 3 Duke Field, FL [Removed] ASO FL D Duke Field Eglin AFB, FL [New] Duke Field, FL (Lat. 30[deg]38'55'' N., long. 86[deg]31'19'' W.) Crestview, Bob Sikes Airport (Lat. 30[deg]46'44'' N., long. 86[deg]31'20'' W.) Eglin AFB (Lat. 30[deg]29'00'' N., long. 86[deg]31'34'' W.) That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 2,700 feet MSL within a 5.2-mile radius of Duke Field; excluding the portion north of a line connecting the 2 points of intersection with a 4.2-mile radius circle centered on Bob Sikes Airport; excluding the portion south of a line connecting the 2 points of intersection with a 5.5-mile radius circle centered on Eglin AFB. 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. ASO FL D Eglin Hurlburt Field, FL [Amended] Eglin, Hurlburt Field, FL (Lat. 30[deg]25'44'' N., long. 86[deg]41'20'' W.) Eglin AFB (Lat. 30[deg]29'00'' N., long. 86[deg]31'34'' W.) That airspace extending upward from the surface, to and including 2,500 feet MSL within a 5.3-mile radius of Hurlburt Field; excluding the portion northeast of a line connecting the 2 points of intersection with a 5.5-mile radius circle centered on Eglin AFB. 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 Surface Area Airspace. * * * * * ASO FL E2 Crestview, FL [Amended] Bob Sikes Airport, FL (Lat. 30[deg]46'44'' N., long. 86[deg]31'20'' W.) Duke Field, Eglin AFB (Lat. 30[deg]38'55'' N., long. 86[deg]31'19'' W.) Within a 4.2-mile radius of Bob Sikes Airport; excluding the portion south of a line connecting the 2 points of intersection with a 5.2-mile radius circle centered on Duke Field 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 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth. * * * * * ASO FL E5 Eglin Air Force Base, FL [Amended] Eglin Air Force Base, FL (Lat. 30[deg]29'00'' N., long. 86[deg]31'34'' W.) Destin Executive Airport (Lat. 30[deg]24'00'' N., long. 86[deg]28'17'' W.) [[Page 11139]] Duke Field (Lat. 30[deg]38'55'' N., long. 86[deg]31'19'' W.) Hurlburt Field (Lat. 30[deg]25'44'' N., long. 86[deg]41'20'' W.) Fort Walton Beach Airport (Lat. 30[deg]24'23'' N., long. 86[deg]49'45'' W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 7-mile radius of Eglin Air Force Base, and within a 7.8- mile radius of Destin Executive Airport, and within a 7-mile radius of Duke Field, and within a 7-mile radius of Hurlburt Field, excluding a 1.5-mile radius of Fort Walton Beach Airport. Issued in College Park, Georgia, on February 23, 2016. Ryan W. Almasy, Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. [FR Doc. 2016-04491 Filed 3-2-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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under Executive Order 13132. This (e) Reason FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
proposed AD would not have a This AD was prompted by mandatory for this AD, if requested using the procedures
substantial direct effect on the States, on continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
originated by an aviation authority of another ATTN: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer,
the relationship between the national FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Government and the States, or on the country to identify and correct an unsafe
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
distribution of power and telephone: (816) 329–4165; fax: (816) 329–
describes the unsafe condition as insufficient
responsibilities among the various material strength of the tail-fuselage 4090; email: jim.rutherford@faa.gov. Before
levels of government. attachment fitting. We are issuing this AD to using any approved AMOC on any airplane
detect and correct tail-fuselage fittings with to which the AMOC applies, notify your
For the reasons discussed above, I
insufficient material strength, which if left appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the
certify this proposed regulation: FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO),
uncorrected could result in detachment of
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory the tail from the fuselage with consequent or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, loss of control. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (f) Actions and Compliance a manufacturer or other source, use these
the DOT Regulatory Policies and actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
Unless already done, do the following
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, actions in paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this actions are considered FAA-approved if they
1979), AD, including all subparagraphs: are approved by the State of Design Authority
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (1) Model L–13 Blanik gliders: (or their delegated agent). You are required
in Alaska, and (i) Within the next 60 days after November to assure the product is airworthy before it
27, 2000 (the effective date retained from AD is returned to service.
(4) Will not have a significant 2000–20–11), inspect the tail-fuselage
economic impact, positive or negative, (h) Related Information
attachment fitting, part number
on a substantial number of small entities (P/N) A 102 021 N, for damage and material Refer to MCAI Civil Aviation Authority AD
under the criteria of the Regulatory hardness following the procedures in LET CAA–AD–T–112/1999R1, dated November
Flexibility Act. Mandatory Bulletin No.: L13/085a, dated 23, 1999, for related information. You may
November 17, 1999. examine the MCAI on the Internet at
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (ii) If you find the tail-fuselage attachment http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
fitting is damaged or the material does not and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–4231.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation meet the hardness requirements specified in For service information related to this AD,
safety, Incorporation by reference, the service bulletin during the inspection contact BLANIK LIMITED, 2nd Floor Beaux
Safety. required in paragraph (f)(1)(i) of this AD, Lane House, Mercer Street Lower, Dublin 2,
before further flight, you must contact the Republic of Ireland; phone: +420 733 662
The Proposed Amendment manufacturer to obtain an FAA-approved 194; email: info@blanik.aero; Internet:
replacement part for P/N A 102 021 N and http://www.blanik.aero/%EF%BB
Accordingly, under the authority %BFcustomer_support. You may review this
FAA-approved installation instructions and
delegated to me by the Administrator, install the replacement part. Use the contact referenced service information at the FAA,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part information found in paragraph (h) to contact Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
39 as follows: the manufacturer. Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information
(iii) As of November 27, 2000 (the effective on the availability of this material at the
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS date retained from AD 2000–20–11), do not FAA, call (816) 329–4148.
DIRECTIVES install, on any glider, a P/N A 102 021 N Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
attachment fitting that has not passed the February 24, 2016.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 inspection required in paragraph (f)(1)(i) of Robert P. Busto,
continues to read as follows: this AD.
(2) Model L–13 AC Blanik gliders: Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (i) Within the next 60 days after the Aircraft Certification Service.
effective date of this AD, inspect the tail- [FR Doc. 2016–04541 Filed 3–2–16; 8:45 am]
§ 39.13 [Amended] fuselage attachment fitting, part number BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by (P/N) A 102 021 N, for damage and material
removing Amendment 39–11922 (65 FR hardness following the procedures in LET
Mandatory Bulletin No.: L13/085a, dated DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
60845; October 13, 2000), and adding November 17, 1999.
the following new AD: (ii) If you find the tail-fuselage attachment Federal Aviation Administration
Blanik Limited: Docket No. FAA–2016–4231; fitting is damaged or the material does not
Directorate Identifier 2015–CE–042–AD. meet the hardness requirements specified in
14 CFR Part 71
the service bulletin during the inspection
(a) Comments Due Date required in paragraph (f)(2)(i) of this AD, [Docket No. FAA–2015–7203; Airspace
We must receive comments by April 18, before further flight, you must contact the Docket No. 15–ASO–14]
2016. manufacturer to obtain an FAA-approved
replacement part for P/N A 102 021 N and Proposed Establishment of Class D
(b) Affected ADs FAA-approved installation instructions and Airspace: Destin, FL; Duke Field, Eglin
This AD replaces AD 2000–20–11, install the replacement part. Use the contact AFB, FL; Proposed Revocation of
Amendment 39–11922 (65 FR 60845; October information found in paragraph (h) to contact
Class D Airspace; Eglin AF Aux No 3
13, 2000) (‘‘AD 2000–20–11’’). the manufacturer.
(iii) As of the effective date of this AD, do Duke Field, FL; and Proposed
(c) Applicability Amendment of Class D and E
mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
not install, on any glider, a P/N A 102 021N
This AD applies to BLANIK LIMITED attachment fitting that has not passed the Airspace; Eglin Air Force Base, FL;
Models L–13 Blanik and L–13 AC Blanik inspection required in paragraph (f)(2)(i) of Eglin Hurlburt Field, FL; and
gliders (type certificate previously held by this AD. Crestview, FL
LET Aeronautical Works), all serial numbers,
certificated in any category. (g) Other FAA AD Provisions AGENCY: Federal Aviation
The following provisions also apply to this Administration (FAA), DOT.
(d) Subject AD: ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
Air Transport Association of America (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (NPRM).
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Control Tower. Additionally, this action PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, ASO FL D Eglin AF Aux No 3 Duke Field,
would remove the Class D designator for B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR FL [Removed]
Eglin AF Aux No 3 Duke Field, FL, and TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND ASO FL D Duke Field Eglin AFB, FL [New]
replace it with Duke Field, Eglin AFB, REPORTING POINTS Duke Field, FL
FL. This action would also adjust the (Lat. 30°38′55″ N., long. 86°31′19″ W.)
geographic coordinates in Class D ■ 1. The authority citation for Part 71 Crestview, Bob Sikes Airport
airspace, Class E surface area airspace, continues to read as follows: (Lat. 30°46′44″ N., long. 86°31′20″ W.)
and Class E airspace extending upward Eglin AFB
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, (Lat. 30°29′00″ N., long. 86°31′34″ W.)
from 700 feet above the surface for Eglin 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
Air Force Base, FL, Destin Executive That airspace extending upward from the
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
Airport, Duke Field, and Hurlburt Field, surface to and including 2,700 feet MSL
to stay in concert with the FAA’s § 71.1 [Amended] within a 5.2-mile radius of Duke Field;
excluding the portion north of a line
database. Also, Destin-Fort Walton
■ 2. The incorporation by reference in connecting the 2 points of intersection with
Beach Airport would be changed to a 4.2-mile radius circle centered on Bob Sikes
14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation
Destin Executive Airport. Airport; excluding the portion south of a line
Administration Order 7400.9Z, Airspace
Class D and Class E airspace Designations and Reporting Points, connecting the 2 points of intersection with
designations are published in a 5.5-mile radius circle centered on Eglin
dated August 6, 2015, effective AFB. This Class D airspace area is effective
Paragraphs 5000, 6002, and 6005, September 15, 2015, is amended as during the specific dates and times
respectively of FAA Order 7400.9Z, follows: established in advance by a Notice to
dated August 6, 2015, and effective Airmen. The effective date and time will
Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.
September 15, 2015, which is thereafter be continuously published in the
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR * * * * * Airport/Facility Directory.
71.1. The Class D and Class E airspace ASO FL D Destin, FL [New] ASO FL D Eglin Hurlburt Field, FL
designation listed in this document will Destin Executive Airport, FL [Amended]
be published subsequently in the Order. (Lat. 30°24′00″ N., long. 86°28′17″ W.) Eglin, Hurlburt Field, FL
Regulatory Notices and Analyses Eglin Air Force Base, FL (Lat. 30°25′44″ N., long. 86°41′20″ W.)
(Lat. 30°29′00″ N., long. 86°31′34″ W.) Eglin AFB
The FAA has determined that this That airspace extending upward from the (Lat. 30°29′00″ N., long. 86°31′34″ W.)
proposed regulation only involves an surface to and including 1,600 feet MSL That airspace extending upward from the
established body of technical within a 4.4-mile radius of Destin Executive surface, to and including 2,500 feet MSL
regulations for which frequent and Airport, excluding that portion north of the within a 5.3-mile radius of Hurlburt Field;
triangle beginning at lat. 30°23′39″ N., long. excluding the portion northeast of a line
routine amendments are necessary to
86°23′13″ W., to lat. 30°27′00″ N., long. connecting the 2 points of intersection with
keep them operationally current. It, 86°30′19″ W., to lat. 30°20′54″ N., long.
therefore: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant a 5.5-mile radius circle centered on Eglin
86°31′56″ W. This Class D airspace is AFB. This Class D airspace area is effective
regulatory action’’ under Executive effective during the operating hours of the during the specific dates and times
Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant Destin Executive Airport tower published in established in advance by a Notice to
rule’’ under DOT Regulatory Policies the Airport/Facility Directory. The airspace is Airmen. The effective date and time will
and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February incorporated into the Eglin Air Force Base, thereafter be continuously published in the
26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant FL Class D airspace when the tower is closed. airport/Facility Directory.
preparation of a Regulatory Evaluation ASO FL D Eglin Air Force Base, FL Paragraph 6002 Class E Surface Area
as the anticipated impact is so minimal. [Amended] Airspace.
Since this is a routine matter that will Eglin Air Force Base, FL
only affect air traffic procedures and air * * * * *
(Lat. 30°29′00″ N., long. 86°31′34″ W.)
navigation, it is certified that this Destin Executive Airport ASO FL E2 Crestview, FL [Amended]
proposed rule, when promulgated, will (Lat. 30°24′00″ N., long. 86°28′17″ W.) Bob Sikes Airport, FL
not have a significant economic impact Duke Field (Lat. 30°46′44″ N., long. 86°31′20″ W.)
on a substantial number of small entities (Lat. 30°38′55″ N., long. 86°31′19″ W.) Duke Field, Eglin AFB
under the criteria of the Regulatory Hurlburt Field (Lat. 30°38′55″ N., long. 86°31′19″ W.)
(Lat. 30°25′44″ N., long. 86°41′20″ W.)
Flexibility Act. Within a 4.2-mile radius of Bob Sikes
That airspace extending upward from the Airport; excluding the portion south of a line
Environmental Review surface to and including 2,600 feet MSL connecting the 2 points of intersection with
within a 5.5-mile radius of Eglin AFB, and a 5.2-mile radius circle centered on Duke
This proposal would be subject to an within a 4.4-mile radius of Destin Executive Field This Class E airspace area is effective
environmental analysis in accordance Airport, excluding the portion north of a line during the specific dates and times
with FAA Order 1050.1F, connecting the 2 points of intersection within established in advance by a Notice to
‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and a 5.2-mile radius centered on Duke Field; Airmen. The effective date and time will
Procedures’’ prior to any FAA final excluding the portion southwest of a line thereafter be continuously published in the
regulatory action. connecting the 2 points of intersection within Airport/Facility Directory.
a 5.3-mile radius of Hurlburt Field; excluding
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 a portion east of a line beginning at lat. Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas
30°30′43″ N., long. 86°26′21″ W. extending Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More
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Airspace, Incorporation by reference, east to the 5.5-mile radius of Eglin AFB. Above the Surface of the Earth.
Navigation (air). When the tower at Destin Executive Airport * * * * *
is operational, it excludes Destin’s Class D
The Proposed Amendment airspace defined as that airspace south of the ASO FL E5 Eglin Air Force Base, FL
triangle beginning at lat. 30°23′39″ N., long. [Amended]
In consideration of the foregoing, the 86°23′13″ W. to lat. 30°27′00″ N., long. Eglin Air Force Base, FL
Federal Aviation Administration 86°30′19″ W. to lat. 30°20′54″ N., long. (Lat. 30°29′00″ N., long. 86°31′34″ W.)
proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as 86°31′56″ W. from the surface to and Destin Executive Airport
follows: including 1,600 feet MSL. (Lat. 30°24′00″ N., long. 86°28′17″ W.)
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Duke Field except Federal holidays. The Docket Communications should identify both
(Lat. 30°38′55″ N., long. 86°31′19″ W.) Office (telephone 1–800–647–5527), is docket numbers (FAA Docket No. FAA–
Hurlburt Field on the ground floor of the building at 2016–3108; Airspace Docket No. 15–
(Lat. 30°25′44″ N., long. 86°41′20″ W.)
the above address. ASO–16) and be submitted in triplicate
Fort Walton Beach Airport
(Lat. 30°24′23″ N., long. 86°49′45″ W.)
FAA Order 7400.9Z, Airspace to the Docket Management System (see
Designations and Reporting Points, and ADDRESSES section for address and
That airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface within a 7-mile radius
subsequent amendments can be viewed phone number). You may also submit
of Eglin Air Force Base, and within a 7.8-mile on line at http://www.faa.gov/airtraffic/ comments through the Internet at
radius of Destin Executive Airport, and publications/. For further information,
http://www.regulations.gov.
within a 7-mile radius of Duke Field, and you can contact the Airspace Policy
within a 7-mile radius of Hurlburt Field, Group, Federal Aviation Persons wishing the FAA to
excluding a 1.5-mile radius of Fort Walton Administration, 800 Independence acknowledge receipt of their comments
Beach Airport. Avenue SW., Washington, DC 29591; on this action must submit with those
Issued in College Park, Georgia, on telephone: 202–267–8783. The Order is comments a self-addressed stamped
February 23, 2016. also available for inspection at the postcard on which the following
Ryan W. Almasy, National Archives and Records statement is made: ‘‘Comments to
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Administration (NARA). For Docket No. FAA–2016–3108; Airspace
Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic information on the availability of FAA Docket No. 15–ASO–16.’’ The postcard
Organization. Order 7400.9Z at NARA, call 202–741– will be date/time stamped and returned
[FR Doc. 2016–04491 Filed 3–2–16; 8:45 am] 6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/ to the commenter.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P federal_register/code_of_federal-
regulations/ibr_locations.html. All communications received before
FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace the specified closing date for comments
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Designations and Reporting Points, is will be considered before taking action
published yearly and effective on on the proposed rule. The proposal
Federal Aviation Administration September 15. contained in this notice may be changed
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John in light of the comments received. A
14 CFR Part 71 Fornito, Operations Support Group, report summarizing each substantive
[Docket No. FAA–2016–3108; Airspace Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation public contact with FAA personnel
Docket No. 15–ASO–16] Administration, P.O. Box 20636, concerned with this rulemaking will be
Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) filed in the docket.
Proposed Establishment of Class E 305–6364.
Airspace; Harlan, KY Availability of NPRMs
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Authority for This Rulemaking An electronic copy of this document
Administration (FAA), DOT. may be downloaded from and
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking comments submitted through http://
regarding aviation safety is found in
(NPRM). www.regulations.gov. Recently
Title 49 of the United States Code.
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the published rulemaking documents can
SUMMARY: This action proposes to also be accessed through the FAA’s Web
establish Class E airspace at Harlan, KY, authority of the FAA Administrator.
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, page at http://www.faa.gov/airports_
to accommodate new Area Navigation airtraffic/air_traffic/publications/
(RNAV) Global Positioning System describes in more detail the scope of the
agency’s authority. This rulemaking is airspace_amendments/.
(GPS) Standard Instrument Approach
Procedures (SIAPs) serving Tucker- promulgated under the authority You may review the public docket
Guthrie Memorial Airport. Controlled described in Subtitle VII, Part A, containing the proposal, any comments
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that received, and any final disposition in
airspace is necessary for the safety and
section, the FAA is charged with person in the Dockets Office (see the
management of instrument flight rules
prescribing regulations to assign the use ADDRESSES section for address and
(IFR) operations at the airport.
of airspace necessary to ensure the phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and
DATES: Comments must be received on
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday,
or before April 18, 2016. airspace. This regulation is within the
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this rule except Federal Holidays. An informal
scope of that authority as it would
to: U.S. Department of Transportation, docket may also be examined between
establish Class E airspace at Tucker-
Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey Guthrie Memorial Airport, Harlan, KY. 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday
Avenue SE., West Bldg Ground Floor, through Friday, except Federal Holidays
Rm W12–140, Washington, DC 20590– Comments Invited at the office of the Eastern Service
0001; Telephone: 1–800–647–5527; Fax: Interested persons are invited to Center, Federal Aviation
202–493–2251. You must identify the comment on this rule by submitting Administration, Room 350, 1701
Docket Number FAA–2016–3108; such written data, views, or arguments, Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia
Airspace Docket No. 15–ASO–16, at the as they may desire. Comments that 30337.
beginning of your comments. You may provide the factual basis supporting the
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Persons interested in being placed on
also submit and review received views and suggestions presented are a mailing list for future NPRM’s should
comments through the Internet at particularly helpful in developing contact the FAA’s Office of Rulemaking,
http://www.regulations.gov. You may reasoned regulatory decisions on the
(202) 267–9677, to request a copy of
review the public docket containing the proposal. Comments are specifically
Advisory Circular No. 11–2A, Notice of
proposal, any comments received, and invited on the overall regulatory,
Proposed Rulemaking distribution
any final disposition in person in the aeronautical, economic, environmental,
Dockets Office between 9:00 a.m. and and energy-related aspects of the System, which describes the application
5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, proposal. procedure.
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| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | Comments must be received on or before April 18, 2016. | |
| 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 | 81 FR 11136 | |
| CFR Associated | Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air) |
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