81 FR 41211 - Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Charlottesville, VA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 122 (June 24, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 122 (Friday, June 24, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 41211-41212] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-14881] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA-2015-8304; Airspace Docket No. 15-AEA-15] Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Charlottesville, VA AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action amends Class E Airspace Designated as an Extension to a Class D at Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport, Charlottesville, VA, as the Azalea Park Non-Directional Radio Beacon (NDB) has been decommissioned requiring airspace reconfiguration at the airport. Also, the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) part time status is removed from this airspace. This action also updates the geographic coordinates of the above airport and the University of Virginia Medical Center Heliport in Class D and E airspace listed in this final rule. This action enhances the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations in the area. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, September 15, 2016. 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 7400.9Z, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can contact the Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC, 20591; telephone: 202-267- 8783. The Order is also available for inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of FAA Order 7400.9Z 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 amends Class D and Class E airspace at Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport, Charlottesville, VA. History On March 28, 2016, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend Class D airspace, Class E Surface Area Airspace, Class E Airspace Designated as an Extension to a Class D, and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport, Charlottesville, VA (81 FR 17118). The Azalea Park NDB has been decommissioned requiring airspace reconfiguration at the airport. This action also to updates the geographic coordinates of the airport and University of Virginia Medical Center Heliport, and eliminates the NOTAM information that reads, ``This Class E airspace area is effective during the specific dates and time established in advance by Notice to Airmen. The effective date and time will thereafter be continuously published in the Airport/Facility Directory'' from the regulatory text of the Class E airspace designated as an extension to Class D at Charlottesville- Albemarle Airport, Charlottesville, VA. 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 D and E airspace designations are published in paragraphs 5000, 6002, 6004, 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 part 71.1. The Class D and 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 7400.9Z, 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 Rule This amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 amends Class D airspace, Class E Surface Area Airspace, Class E Airspace Designated as an Extension to a Class D, and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Charlottesville- Albemarle Airport, Charlottesville, VA. The Azalea Park NDB has been decommissioned requiring airspace reconfiguration at the airport. This action also updates the geographic coordinates of the airport and University of Virginia Medical Center Heliport, and eliminates the NOTAM information that reads, ``This Class E airspace area is effective during the specific dates and time established in advance by Notice to Airmen. The effective date and time will thereafter be continuously published in the Airport/Facility Directory'' from the regulatory text of the Class E airspace designated as an extension to Class D at Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport, Charlottesville, VA. Regulatory Notices and Analyses The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. 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 [[Page 41212]] regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Environmental Review The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures,'' paragraph 5-6.5a. 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 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 7400.9Z, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015, effective September 15, 2015, is amended as follows: Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace. * * * * * AEA VA D Charlottesville, VA [Amended] Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport, VA (Lat. 38[deg]08'23'' N., long 78[deg]27'08'' W.) That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 3,100 MSL within a 4.2-mile radius of the Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport. 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. * * * * * AEA VA E2 Charlottesville, VA [Amended] Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport, VA (Lat. 38[deg]08'23'' N., long 78[deg]27'08'' W.) That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.2- mile radius of Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport. 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 6004 Class E Airspace Designated as an Extension to a Class D Surface Area. * * * * * AEA VA E4 Charlottesville, VA [Amended] Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport, VA (Lat. 38[deg]08'23'' N., long 78[deg]27'08'' W.) That airspace extending upward from the surface within 2.2 miles each side of the 202[deg] bearing from Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport extending from the 4.2-mile radius to 6-miles southwest of the airport. Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth. * * * * * AEA VA E5 Charlottesville, VA [Amended] Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport, VA (Lat. 38[deg]08'23'' N., long 78[deg]27'08'' W.) University of Virginia Medical Center Heliport (Lat. 38[deg]01'52'' N., long 78[deg]29'54'' W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.8-mile radius of Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport, and within a 6-mile radius of the University of Virginia Medical Center Heliport. Issued in College Park, Georgia, on June 16, 2016. Debra L. Hogan, Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. [FR Doc. 2016-14881 Filed 6-23-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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phone: 781–238–7756; fax: 781–238–7199; Order 7400.9Z at NARA, call 202–741– rulemaking effort by submitting written
email: john.frost@faa.gov. 6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/ comments on the proposal to the FAA.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference federal_register/code_of_federal- No comments were received.
None. regulations/ibr_locations.html. Class D and E airspace designations
FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace are published in paragraphs 5000, 6002,
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on Designations and Reporting Points, is 6004, and 6005, respectively, of FAA
June 15, 2016. Order 7400.9Z dated August 6, 2015,
published yearly and effective on
Colleen M. D’Alessandro, and effective September 15, 2015, which
September 15.
Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
Aircraft Certification Service. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
Fornito, Operations Support Group, part 71.1. The Class D and E airspace
[FR Doc. 2016–14474 Filed 6–23–16; 8:45 am] designations listed in this document
Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Administration, P.O. Box 20636, will be published subsequently in the
Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) Order.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 305–6364. Availability and Summary of
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Documents for Incorporation by
Federal Aviation Administration Reference
Authority for This Rulemaking
This document amends FAA Order
14 CFR Part 71 The FAA’s authority to issue rules 7400.9Z, Airspace Designations and
regarding aviation safety is found in Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015,
[Docket No. FAA–2015–8304; Airspace
Docket No. 15–AEA–15] Title 49 of the United States Code. and effective September 15, 2015. FAA
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the Order 7400.9Z is publicly available as
Amendment of Class D and Class E authority of the FAA Administrator. listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
Airspace; Charlottesville, VA Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, document. FAA Order 7400.9Z lists
describes in more detail the scope of the Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
AGENCY: Federal Aviation agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
Administration (FAA), DOT. air traffic service routes, and reporting
promulgated under the authority points.
ACTION: Final rule. described in Subtitle VII, Part, A,
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that The Rule
SUMMARY: This action amends Class E
section, the FAA is charged with This amendment to Title 14, Code of
Airspace Designated as an Extension to
prescribing regulations to assign the use Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71
a Class D at Charlottesville-Albemarle
of airspace necessary to ensure the amends Class D airspace, Class E
Airport, Charlottesville, VA, as the
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of Surface Area Airspace, Class E Airspace
Azalea Park Non-Directional Radio
airspace. This regulation is within the Designated as an Extension to a Class D,
Beacon (NDB) has been
scope of that authority as it amends and Class E airspace extending upward
decommissioned requiring airspace
Class D and Class E airspace at from 700 feet above the surface at
reconfiguration at the airport. Also, the
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport, Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport,
Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) part time
Charlottesville, VA. Charlottesville, VA. The Azalea Park
status is removed from this airspace.
This action also updates the geographic History NDB has been decommissioned
coordinates of the above airport and the requiring airspace reconfiguration at the
On March 28, 2016, the FAA airport. This action also updates the
University of Virginia Medical Center published in the Federal Register a
Heliport in Class D and E airspace listed geographic coordinates of the airport
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) and University of Virginia Medical
in this final rule. This action enhances to amend Class D airspace, Class E
the safety and management of Center Heliport, and eliminates the
Surface Area Airspace, Class E Airspace NOTAM information that reads, ‘‘This
Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations Designated as an Extension to a Class D,
in the area. Class E airspace area is effective during
and Class E airspace extending upward the specific dates and time established
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, September from 700 feet above the surface at in advance by Notice to Airmen. The
15, 2016. The Director of the Federal Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport, effective date and time will thereafter be
Register approves this incorporation by Charlottesville, VA (81 FR 17118). The continuously published in the Airport/
reference action under Title 1, Code of Azalea Park NDB has been Facility Directory’’ from the regulatory
Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to decommissioned requiring airspace text of the Class E airspace designated
the annual revision of FAA Order reconfiguration at the airport. This as an extension to Class D at
7400.9 and publication of conforming action also to updates the geographic Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport,
amendments. coordinates of the airport and Charlottesville, VA.
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Z, University of Virginia Medical Center
Airspace Designations and Reporting Heliport, and eliminates the NOTAM Regulatory Notices and Analyses
Points, and subsequent amendments can information that reads, ‘‘This Class E The FAA has determined that this
be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ airspace area is effective during the regulation only involves an established
air_traffic/publications/. For further specific dates and time established in body of technical regulations for which
information, you can contact the advance by Notice to Airmen. The frequent and routine amendments are
Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation effective date and time will thereafter be necessary to keep them operationally
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Administration, 800 Independence continuously published in the Airport/ current. It, therefore: (1) Is not a
Avenue SW., Washington, DC, 20591; Facility Directory’’ from the regulatory ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under
telephone: 202–267–8783. The Order is text of the Class E airspace designated Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a
also available for inspection at the as an extension to Class D at ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT
National Archives and Records Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport, Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
Administration (NARA). For Charlottesville, VA. Interested parties FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3)
information on the availability of FAA were invited to participate in this does not warrant preparation of a
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regulatory evaluation as the anticipated AEA VA E2 Charlottesville, VA [Amended] taking this action to enhance the safety
impact is so minimal. Since this is a Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport, VA and management of Instrument Flight
routine matter that only affects air traffic (Lat. 38°08′23″ N., long 78°27′08″ W.) Rule (IFR) operations at the airport.
procedures and air navigation, it is That airspace extending upward from the DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, September
certified that this rule, when surface within a 4.2-mile radius of 15, 2016. The Director of the Federal
promulgated, does not have a significant Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport. This Class Register approves this incorporation by
economic impact on a substantial E airspace area is effective during the specific
dates and times established in advance by a
reference action under title 1, Code of
number of small entities under the Notice to Airmen. The effective date and time Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. will thereafter be continuously published in the annual revision of FAA Order
Environmental Review the Airport/Facility Directory. 7400.9 and publication of conforming
amendments.
The FAA has determined that this Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace
Designated as an Extension to a Class D ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Z,
action qualifies for categorical exclusion
under the National Environmental
Surface Area. Airspace Designations and Reporting
Policy Act in accordance with FAA * * * * * Points, and subsequent amendments can
Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental be viewed on line at http://
AEA VA E4 Charlottesville, VA [Amended]
Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ www.faa.gov/airtraffic/publications/.
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport, VA For further information, you can contact
paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action (Lat. 38°08′23″ N., long 78°27′08″ W.)
is not expected to cause any potentially the Airspace Policy Group, Federal
That airspace extending upward from the Aviation Administration, 800
significant environmental impacts, and surface within 2.2 miles each side of the 202°
no extraordinary circumstances exist Independence Avenue SW.,
bearing from Charlottesville-Albemarle
that warrant preparation of an Airport extending from the 4.2-mile radius to Washington, DC 20591; telephone: 202–
environmental assessment. 6-miles southwest of the airport. 267–8783. The Order is also available
for inspection at the National Archives
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas and Records Administration (NARA).
Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Above the Surface of the Earth.
For information on the availability of
Navigation (air). this material at NARA, call 202–741–
* * * * * 6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/
Adoption of the Amendment AEA VA E5 Charlottesville, VA [Amended] federal_register/code_of_federal-
In consideration of the foregoing, the Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport, VA regulations/ibr_locations.html.
Federal Aviation Administration (Lat. 38°08′23″ N., long 78°27′08″ W.) FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: University of Virginia Medical Center Designations and Reporting Points, is
Heliport published yearly and effective on
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, (Lat. 38°01′52″ N., long 78°29′54″ W.) September 15.
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR That airspace extending upward from 700 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Raul
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND feet above the surface within a 6.8-mile Garza, Jr., Central Service Center,
REPORTING POINTS radius of Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport,
Operations Support Group, Federal
and within a 6-mile radius of the University
of Virginia Medical Center Heliport. Aviation Administration, Southwest
■ 1. The authority citation for Part 71 Region, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort
continues to read as follows: Issued in College Park, Georgia, on June 16, Worth, TX 76177; telephone: (817) 222–
2016.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 5874.
40113, 40120, E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, Debra L. Hogan,
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. Acting Manager, Operations Support Group,
Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic Authority for This Rulemaking
§ 71.1 [Amended] Organization. The FAA’s authority to issue rules
■ 2. The incorporation by reference in [FR Doc. 2016–14881 Filed 6–23–16; 8:45 am] regarding aviation safety is found in
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9Z, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Title 49 of the United States Code.
Airspace Designations and Reporting Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
Points, dated August 6, 2015, effective authority of the FAA Administrator.
September 15, 2015, is amended as DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
follows: describes in more detail the scope of the
Federal Aviation Administration
Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace. agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
14 CFR Part 71 promulgated under the authority
* * * * *
described in Subtitle VII, Part, A,
AEA VA D Charlottesville, VA [Amended] [Docket No. FAA–2015–5800; Airspace Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport, VA Docket No. 15–AGL–21] section, the FAA is charged with
(Lat. 38°08′23″ N., long 78°27′08″ W.) prescribing regulations to assign the use
Establishment of Class E Airspace;
That airspace extending upward from the of airspace necessary to ensure the
Lisbon, ND
surface to and including 3,100 MSL within safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
a 4.2-mile radius of the Charlottesville- AGENCY: Federal Aviation airspace. This regulation is within the
Albemarle Airport. This Class D airspace area Administration (FAA), DOT. scope of that authority as it establishes
is effective during the specific dates and controlled airspace at Lisbon Municipal
ACTION: Final rule.
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times established in advance by a Notice to Airport, Lisbon, ND.
Airmen. The effective date and time will SUMMARY: This action establishes Class
thereafter be continuously published in the E airspace in Lisbon, ND. Controlled History
Airport/Facility Directory.
airspace is necessary to accommodate On February 17, 2016, the FAA
Paragraph 6002 Class E Surface Area new Area Navigation (RNAV) Standard published in the Federal Register a
Airspace. Instrument Approach Procedures at notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
* * * * * Lisbon Municipal Airport. The FAA is to establish Class E Airspace in the
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| Dates | Effective 0901 UTC, September 15, 2016. 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 | 81 FR 41211 | |
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