82 FR 16953 - Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace, Laurel, MS

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 66 (April 7, 2017)

Page Range		16953-16955
FR Document		2017-06751

This action proposes to amend Class E airspace at Laurel, MS, as the Tallahala Non-Directional Radio Beacon (NDB) has been decommissioned, requiring airspace reconfiguration at Hesler-Noble Field Airport. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport. This action also would update the geographic coordinates of the airport.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0071; Airspace Docket No. 17-ASO-3]

Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace, Laurel, MS

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend Class E airspace at Laurel, MS,
as the Tallahala Non-Directional Radio Beacon (NDB) has been
decommissioned, requiring airspace reconfiguration at Hesler-Noble
Field Airport. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and
management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport.
This action also would update the geographic coordinates of the
airport.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 22, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to: U. S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West
Bldg. Ground Floor, Rm. W12-140, Washington, DC 20590; Telephone: 1-
800-647-5527, or 202-366-9826. You must identify the Docket No. FAA-
2017-0071; Airspace Docket No. 17-ASO-3, 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.
FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, and
subsequent amendments can be viewed on line 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 7400.11A at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to
http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_locations.html.
FAA Order 7400.11, 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,

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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 amend Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the
surface at Hesler-Noble Field Airport, Laurel, MS.

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 and be submitted
in triplicate to the address listed above. 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-2017-0071; Airspace Docket No. 17-ASO-3.'' 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/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.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

This document proposes to amend FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, and effective
September 15, 2016. FAA Order 7400.11A is publicly available as listed
in the ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11A 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 modify Class E airspace extending
upward from 700 feet or more above the surface within a 8.4-mile radius
(increased from 7.5 miles) of Hesler-Noble Field Airport, due to the
decommissioning of the Tallahala NDB and cancellation of the NDB
approach, and for continued safety and management of IFR operations at
the airport. In addition, the FAA proposes to remove the 5-mile wide
segment from the Tallahala NDB extending from the current 7.5-mile
radius to 7 miles northwest of the NDB (excluding that airspace within
the Hattiesburg, MS Class E airspace area). The geographic coordinates
of the airport would be adjusted to coincide with the FAA's
aeronautical database.
Class E airspace designations are published in Paragraph 6005 of
FAA Order 7400.11A, dated August 3, 2016, and effective September 15,
2016, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E
airspace designation listed in this document will be published
subsequently in the Order.

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

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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 Federal Aviation
Administration Order 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 3, 2016, effective September 15, 2016, is amended
as follows:

Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700
Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.

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ASO MS E5 Laurel, MS [Amended]

Laurel, Hesler-Noble Field Airport, MS
(Lat. 31[deg]40'23'' N., long. 89[deg]10'22'' W.)

That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within an 8.4-mile radius of Hesler-Noble Field Airport.

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Issued in College Park, Georgia, on March 27, 2017
Joey L. Medders,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air
Traffic Organization.
[FR Doc. 2017-06751 Filed 4-6-17; 8:45 am]
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describes in more detail the scope of the person in the Dockets Office (see the Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant
agency’s authority. This rulemaking is ADDRESSES section for address and rule’’ under DOT Regulatory Policies
promulgated under the authority phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February
described in Subtitle VII, Part A, 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that except Federal Holidays. An informal preparation of a Regulatory Evaluation
section, the FAA is charged with docket may also be examined between as the anticipated impact is so minimal.
prescribing regulations to assign the use 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday Since this is a routine matter that will
of airspace necessary to ensure the through Friday, except Federal Holidays only affect air traffic procedures and air
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of at the office of the Eastern Service navigation, it is certified that this
airspace. This regulation is within the Center, Federal Aviation proposed rule, when promulgated, will
scope of that authority as it would Administration, Room 350, 1701
not have a significant economic impact
amend Class E airspace extending Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia
30337. on a substantial number of small entities
upward from 700 feet above the surface
at Hesler-Noble Field Airport, Laurel, under the criteria of the Regulatory
Availability and Summary of Flexibility Act.
MS. Documents for Incorporation by
Comments Invited Reference Environmental Review
Interested persons are invited to This document proposes to amend This proposal would be subject to an
comment on this rule by submitting FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace environmental analysis in accordance
such written data, views, or arguments, Designations and Reporting Points, with FAA Order 1050.1F,
as they may desire. Comments that dated August 3, 2016, and effective ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and
provide the factual basis supporting the September 15, 2016. FAA Order Procedures’’ prior to any FAA final
views and suggestions presented are 7400.11A is publicly available as listed regulatory action.
particularly helpful in developing in the ADDRESSES section of this
reasoned regulatory decisions on the document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
proposal. Comments are specifically Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
invited on the overall regulatory, air traffic service routes, and reporting Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
aeronautical, economic, environmental, points. Navigation (air).
and energy-related aspects of the The Proposal The Proposed Amendment
proposal.
Communications should identify both The FAA is considering an In consideration of the foregoing, the
docket numbers and be submitted in amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal Federal Aviation Administration
triplicate to the address listed above. Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 to modify proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as
You may also submit comments through Class E airspace extending upward from follows:
the Internet at http:// 700 feet or more above the surface
www.regulations.gov. within a 8.4-mile radius (increased from PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
Persons wishing the FAA to 7.5 miles) of Hesler-Noble Field Airport, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
acknowledge receipt of their comments due to the decommissioning of the TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
on this action must submit with those Tallahala NDB and cancellation of the REPORTING POINTS
comments a self-addressed stamped NDB approach, and for continued safety
postcard on which the following and management of IFR operations at ■ 1. The authority citation for Part 71
statement is made: ‘‘Comments to the airport. In addition, the FAA
continues to read as follows:
Docket No. FAA–2017–0071; Airspace proposes to remove the 5-mile wide
Docket No. 17–ASO–3.’’ The postcard segment from the Tallahala NDB Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103,
will be date/time stamped and returned extending from the current 7.5-mile 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
to the commenter. radius to 7 miles northwest of the NDB 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
All communications received before (excluding that airspace within the
§ 71.1 [Amended]
the specified closing date for comments Hattiesburg, MS Class E airspace area).
will be considered before taking action The geographic coordinates of the ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in
on the proposed rule. The proposal airport would be adjusted to coincide 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation
contained in this notice may be changed with the FAA’s aeronautical database. Administration Order 7400.11A,
in light of the comments received. A Class E airspace designations are Airspace Designations and Reporting
report summarizing each substantive published in Paragraph 6005 of FAA Points, dated August 3, 2016, effective
public contact with FAA personnel Order 7400.11A, dated August 3, 2016, September 15, 2016, is amended as
concerned with this rulemaking will be and effective September 15, 2016, which follows:
filed in the docket. is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
71.1. The Class E airspace designation Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas
Availability of NPRMs listed in this document will be Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More
An electronic copy of this document published subsequently in the Order. Above the Surface of the Earth.
may be downloaded from and * * * * *
comments submitted through http:// Regulatory Notices and Analyses
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The FAA has determined that this ASO MS E5 Laurel, MS [Amended]
www.regulations.gov. Recently
published rulemaking documents can proposed regulation only involves an Laurel, Hesler-Noble Field Airport, MS
also be accessed through the FAA’s Web established body of technical (Lat. 31°40′23″ N., long. 89°10′22″ W.)
page at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/ regulations for which frequent and That airspace extending upward from 700
publications/airspace_amendments/. routine amendments are necessary to feet above the surface within an 8.4-mile
You may review the public docket keep them operationally current. It, radius of Hesler-Noble Field Airport.
containing the proposal, any comments therefore: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant
received, and any final disposition in regulatory action’’ under Executive

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Issued in College Park, Georgia, on March subsequent amendments can be viewed Communications should identify both
27, 2017 on line at http://www.faa.gov/air_ docket numbers and be submitted in
Joey L. Medders, traffic/publications/. For further triplicate to the address listed above.
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, information, you can contact the You may also submit comments through
Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation the Internet at http://
Organization. Administration, 800 Independence www.regulations.gov.
[FR Doc. 2017–06751 Filed 4–6–17; 8:45 am] Avenue SW., Washington, DC, 20591;
Persons wishing the FAA to
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acknowledge receipt of their comments
also available for inspection at the
National Archives and Records on this action must submit with those
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Administration (NARA). For comments a self-addressed stamped
information on the availability of FAA postcard on which the following
Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.11A at NARA, call 202–741– statement is made: ‘‘Comments to
6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/ Docket No. FAA–2016–9377; Airspace
14 CFR Part 71 federal_register/code_of_federal- Docket No. 16–AEA–8.’’ The postcard
regulations/ibr_locations.html. will be date/time stamped and returned
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9377; Airspace
Docket No. 16–AEA–8] FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace to the commenter.
Designations and Reporting Points, is All communications received before
Proposed Amendment of Class D and published yearly and effective on the specified closing date for comments
Class E Airspace for the Following September 15. will be considered before taking action
Pennsylvania Towns; Lancaster, PA; FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John on the proposed rule. The proposal
Reading, PA; and Williamsport, PA Fornito, Operations Support Group, contained in this notice may be changed
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation in light of the comments received. A
Administration (FAA), DOT. Administration, P.O. Box 20636, report summarizing each substantive
Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) public contact with FAA personnel
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
305–6364. concerned with this rulemaking will be
(NPRM).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: filed in the docket.
SUMMARY: This action proposes to Authority for This Rulemaking Availability of NPRMs
amend Class E airspace designated as an
extension to Class D airspace by The FAA’s authority to issue rules
An electronic copy of this document
removing the Notice to Airmen regarding aviation safety is found in
may be downloaded from and
(NOTAM) part-time status at Lancaster Title 49 of the United States Code.
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the comments submitted through http://
Airport, Lancaster, PA; Reading www.regulations.gov. Recently
Regional Airport/Carl A. Spaatz Field, authority of the FAA Administrator.
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, published rulemaking documents can
Reading, PA; and Williamsport Regional also be accessed through the FAA’s Web
Airport, Williamsport, PA. This action describes in more detail the scope of the
agency’s authority. This rulemaking is page at http://www.regulations.gov.
would also update the geographic
coordinates of these airports and the promulgated under the authority You may review the public docket
Picture Rocks navigation aid listed in described in Subtitle VII, Part, A, containing the proposal, any comments
this proposed rule. Controlled airspace Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that received, and any final disposition in
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 these airports. of airspace necessary to ensure the phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday,
DATES: Comments must be received on
airspace. This regulation is within the except Federal holidays. An informal
or before May 22, 2017. scope of that authority as it would docket may also be examined between
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this amend controlled airspace in the 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday
proposal to: U.S. Department of respective Class D and Class E airspace through Friday, except Federal holidays
Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 areas at Lancaster Airport, Lancaster, at the office of the Eastern Service
New Jersey Avenue SE., West Bldg., PA; Reading Regional Airport/Carl A. Center, Federal Aviation
Ground Floor, Rm. W12–140, Spaatz Field, Reading, PA; and Administration, Room 350, 1701
Washington, DC 20590; Telephone: 1– Williamsport Regional Airport, Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia
800–647–5527, or (202) 366–9826. You (formerly Williamsport-Lycoming 30337.
must identify the Docket No. FAA– County Airport), Williamsport, PA.
2016–9377; Airspace Docket No. 16– Availability and Summary of
AEA–8, at the beginning of your Comments Invited Documents for Incorporation by
comments. You may also submit and Interested persons are invited to Reference
review received comments through the comment on this rule by submitting
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. such written data, views, or arguments, This document proposes to amend
You may review the public docket as they may desire. Comments that FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace
containing the proposal, any comments provide the factual basis supporting the Designations and Reporting Points,
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received, and any final disposition in views and suggestions presented are dated August 3, 2016, and effective
person in the Dockets Office between particularly helpful in developing September 15, 2016. FAA Order
9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday reasoned regulatory decisions on the 7400.11A is publicly available as listed
through Friday, except Federal holidays. proposal. Comments are specifically in the ADDRESSES section of this
The Docket is on the ground floor of the invited on the overall regulatory, document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists
building at the above address. aeronautical, economic, environmental, Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace and energy-related aspects of the air traffic service routes, and reporting
Designations and Reporting Points, and proposal. points.

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Category		Regulatory Information
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 May 22, 2017.
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		82 FR 16953
CFR Associated		Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)

82 FR 16953 - Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace, Laurel, MS

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