82 FR 18855 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Atlantic City, NJ

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 77 (April 24, 2017)

Page Range		18855-18856
FR Document		2017-08100

This action amends Class E airspace at Atlantic City, NJ, as Atlantic City Municipal/Bader Field has closed, requiring airspace reconfiguration at Atlantic City International Airport. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations in the Atlantic City International Airport area.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2016-9344; Airspace Docket No. 16-AEA-7]

Amendment of Class E Airspace; Atlantic City, NJ

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends Class E airspace at Atlantic City, NJ, as
Atlantic City Municipal/Bader Field has closed, requiring airspace
reconfiguration at Atlantic City International Airport. Controlled
airspace is necessary for the safety and management of instrument
flight rules (IFR) operations in the Atlantic City International
Airport area.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, June 22, 2017. 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 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments.

ADDRESSES: 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: 1-800-647-
8927, or 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, 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 E airspace at Atlantic City International Airport,
Atlantic City, NJ for the safety and management of instrument flight
rules (IFR) operations in the Atlantic City International Airport area.

History

On January 17, 2017, the FAA published in the Federal Register a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) (82 FR 4798) Docket No. FAA-2016-
9344, to amend Class E airspace designated as an extension to Class C
surface area, and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above
the surface at Atlantic City International Airport, Atlantic City, NJ,
due to the closing of Atlantic City Municipal/Bader Field. Interested
parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking

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effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No
comments were received.
Class E airspace designations are published in paragraphs 6003 and
6005, respectively, of FAA Order 7400.11A dated August 3, 2016, and
effective September 15, 2016, which is incorporated by reference in 14
CFR part 71.1. The Class E airspace designations listed in this
document will be published subsequently in the Order.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

This document amends FAA Order 7400.11A, 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 Rule

This amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 amends Class E airspace designated as an extension to Class C
surface area, and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above
the surface at Atlantic City International Airport, Atlantic City, NJ,
by removing Atlantic City Municipal/Bader Field from the airspace
description as the airport has closed, no longer requiring controlled
airspace.

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 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 FAA 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]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016,
effective September 15, 2016, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6003 Class E Airspace Designated as an Extension to a
Class C Surface Area.

* * * * *

AEA NJ E3 Atlantic City, NJ [Amended]

Atlantic City International Airport, NJ
(Lat. 39[deg]27'27'' N., long. 74[deg]34'38'' W.)
Atlantic City VORTAC
(Lat. 39[deg]27'21'' N., long. 74[deg]34'35'' W.)

That airspace extending upward from the surface within 2.7 miles
either side of the Atlantic City VORTAC 303[deg] radial extending
from the 5-mile radius to 7.4 miles northwest of Atlantic City
International Airport.

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

* * * * *

AEA NJ E5 Atlantic City, NJ [Amended]

Atlantic City International Airport, NJ
(Lat. 39[deg]27'27'' N., long. 74[deg]34'38'' W.)

That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 7.2-mile radius of Atlantic City International Airport.

Issued in College Park, Georgia, on April 12, 2017.
Geoff Lelliott,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air
Traffic Organization.
[FR Doc. 2017-08100 Filed 4-21-17; 8:45 am]
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Environmental Review bearing of the airport clockwise to the 323° Points, and subsequent amendments can
bearing, and within 1.8 miles each side of the be viewed on-line at http://
The FAA has determined that this 341° bearing from the airport extending to 9.6
action qualifies for categorical exclusion www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/.
miles northwest of the airport.
under the National Environmental For further information, you can contact
Paragraph 6006 Class E En Route Airspace. the Airspace Policy Group, Federal
Policy Act in accordance with FAA
Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental * * * * * Aviation Administration, 800
Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ Independence Avenue SW.,
AWP CA E6 Paso Robles, CA [New]
paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action Washington, DC 20591; telephone: 1–
Paso Robles Municipal Airport, CA 800–647–8927, or 202–267–8783. The
is not expected to cause any potentially (Lat. 35°40′22″ N., long. 120°37′38″ W.)
significant environmental impacts, and Order is also available for inspection at
That airspace extending upward from the National Archives and Records
no extraordinary circumstances exist 1,200 feet above the surface at Paso Robles
that warrant preparation of an Municipal Airport within the area bounded Administration (NARA). For
environmental assessment. by lat. 35°34′54″ N., long. 120°4′52″ W.; to information on the availability of FAA
lat. 35°43′55″ N., long. 120°4′52″ W.; to lat. Order 7400.11A at NARA, call 202–741–
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 35°43′58″ N., long. 120°20′49″ W.; to lat. 6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, 36°8′51″ N., long. 120°39′41″ W.; to lat. federal_register/code_of_federal-
Navigation (air). 36°23′8″ N., long. 120°42′26″ W.; to lat. regulations/ibr_locations.html.
36°23′13″ N., long. 121°3′25″ W.; to lat. FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
Adoption of the Amendment 36°0′42″ N., long. 121°33′30″ W.; to lat.
35°37′48″ N., long. 121°21′48″ W.; to lat.
Designations and Reporting Points, is
In consideration of the foregoing, the 35°25′55″ N., long. 121°2′47″ W.; to lat. published yearly and effective on
Federal Aviation Administration 35°32′43″ N., long. 121°2′47″ W.; to lat. September 15.
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: 35°32′52″ N., long. 120°40′42″ W.; to lat. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
35°22′10″ N., long. 120°32′00″ W; to lat. Fornito, Operations Support Group,
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, 35°31′44″ N., long. 120°14′50″ W.; to lat. Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR 35°35′25″ N., long. 120°17′41″ W.; to the
point of beginning. Administration, P.O. Box 20636,
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404)
REPORTING POINTS Issued in Seattle, Washington, on April 13, 305–6364.
2017.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Sam S.L. Shrimpton,
continues to read as follows:
Acting Group Manager, Operations Support Authority for This Rulemaking
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, Group, Western Service Center.
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, The FAA’s authority to issue rules
[FR Doc. 2017–08106 Filed 4–21–17; 8:45 am]
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. regarding aviation safety is found in
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Title 49 of the United States Code.
§ 71.1 [Amended] Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
■ 2. The incorporation by reference in authority of the FAA Administrator.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A, Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Federal Aviation Administration describes in more detail the scope of the
Points, dated August 3, 2016, and agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
effective September 15, 2016, is 14 CFR Part 71 promulgated under the authority
amended as follows: described in Subtitle VII, Part, A,
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9344; Airspace Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Docket No. 16–AEA–7]
Designated as Surface Areas.
section, the FAA is charged with
Amendment of Class E Airspace; prescribing regulations to assign the use
* * * * * of airspace necessary to ensure the
Atlantic City, NJ
AWP CA E2 Paso Robles, CA [Modified] safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
Paso Robles Municipal Airport, CA AGENCY: Federal Aviation airspace. This regulation is within the
(Lat. 35°40′22″ N., long. 120°37′38″ W.) Administration (FAA), DOT. scope of that authority as it amends
That airspace within a 5.7-mile radius of ACTION: Final rule. Class E airspace at Atlantic City
Paso Robles Municipal Airport. International Airport, Atlantic City, NJ
SUMMARY: This action amends Class E for the safety and management of
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas airspace at Atlantic City, NJ, as Atlantic
Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More instrument flight rules (IFR) operations
City Municipal/Bader Field has closed, in the Atlantic City International
Above the Surface of the Earth.
requiring airspace reconfiguration at Airport area.
* * * * * Atlantic City International Airport.
AWP CA E5 Paso Robles, CA [Modified] Controlled airspace is necessary for the History
Paso Robles Municipal Airport, CA safety and management of instrument On January 17, 2017, the FAA
(Lat. 35°40′22″ N., long. 120°37′38″ W.) flight rules (IFR) operations in the published in the Federal Register a
That airspace extending upward from 700 Atlantic City International Airport area. notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
feet above the surface within a 10.5-mile DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, June 22, (82 FR 4798) Docket No. FAA–2016–
radius of Paso Robles Municipal Airport from 2017. The Director of the Federal 9344, to amend Class E airspace
the 351° bearing of the airport clockwise to Register approves this incorporation by designated as an extension to Class C
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the 040° bearing, and within a 5.7-mile reference action under title 1, Code of surface area, and Class E airspace
radius from the 040° bearing of the airport Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to extending upward from 700 feet above
clockwise to the 128° bearing, and within a the annual revision of FAA Order
9-mile radius from the 128° bearing of the
the surface at Atlantic City International
airport clockwise to the 168° bearing, and
7400.11 and publication of conforming Airport, Atlantic City, NJ, due to the
within a 7-mile radius from the 168° bearing amendments. closing of Atlantic City Municipal/
of the airport clockwise to the 209° bearing, ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A, Bader Field. Interested parties were
and within a 5.7-mile radius from the 209° Airspace Designations and Reporting invited to participate in this rulemaking

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effort by submitting written comments Policy Act in accordance with FAA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
on the proposal to the FAA. No Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental
comments were received. Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ Federal Aviation Administration
Class E airspace designations are paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action
published in paragraphs 6003 and 6005, is not expected to cause any potentially 14 CFR Part 71
respectively, of FAA Order 7400.11A significant environmental impacts, and [Docket No. FAA–2015–8128; Airspace
dated August 3, 2016, and effective no extraordinary circumstances exist Docket No. 15–AEA–14]
September 15, 2016, which is that warrant preparation of an
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR environmental assessment. Amendment of Class D and Class E
part 71.1. The Class E airspace Airspace; Elmira, NY
designations listed in this document Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
will be published subsequently in the Airspace, Incorporation by reference, AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Order. Navigation (air). Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
Availability and Summary of Adoption of the Amendment
Documents for Incorporation by In consideration of the foregoing, the SUMMARY: This action amends Class D
Reference FAA amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: and E airspace at Elmira, NY, as the
This document amends FAA Order ERINN Outer Marker (OM) has been
7400.11A, Airspace Designations and PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, decommissioned requiring airspace
Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR reconfiguration at Elmira/Corning
and effective September 15, 2016. FAA TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND Regional Airport. This action enhances
Order 7400.11A is publicly available as REPORTING POINTS the safety and airspace management of
listed in the ADDRESSES section of this Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations
■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 at the airport. This action also updates
document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists continues to read as follows:
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, the geographic coordinates of the
air traffic service routes, and reporting Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, airport, and eliminates the Notice to
40113, 40120, E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, Airmen (NOTAM) part-time status of
points. 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. the Class E airspace designated as an
The Rule extension to a Class D surface area.
§ 71.1 [Amended]
This amendment to Title 14, Code of Also, the FAA found the Class E
■ 2. The incorporation by reference in airspace designated as an extension to a
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A, class D surface area description was
amends Class E airspace designated as
Airspace Designations and Reporting inaccurate. This action corrects the
an extension to Class C surface area, and
Points, dated August 3, 2016, effective error.
Class E airspace extending upward from
September 15, 2016, is amended as
700 feet above the surface at Atlantic DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, June 22,
follows:
City International Airport, Atlantic City, 2017. The Director of the Federal
NJ, by removing Atlantic City Paragraph 6003 Class E Airspace
Register approves this incorporation by
Municipal/Bader Field from the Designated as an Extension to a Class C
Surface Area. reference action under title 1, Code of
airspace description as the airport has Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
closed, no longer requiring controlled * * * * *
the annual revision of FAA Order
airspace. AEA NJ E3 Atlantic City, NJ [Amended] 7400.11 and publication of conforming
Regulatory Notices and Analyses Atlantic City International Airport, NJ amendments.
(Lat. 39°27′27″ N., long. 74°34′38″ W.) ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A,
The FAA has determined that this Atlantic City VORTAC
regulation only involves an established Airspace Designations and Reporting
(Lat. 39°27′21″ N., long. 74°34′35″ W.)
body of technical regulations for which Points, and subsequent amendments can
That airspace extending upward from the be viewed on line at http://
frequent and routine amendments are surface within 2.7 miles either side of the
necessary to keep them operationally Atlantic City VORTAC 303° radial extending
www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/.
current. It, therefore: (1) Is not a from the 5-mile radius to 7.4 miles northwest For further information, you can contact
‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under of Atlantic City International Airport. the Airspace Policy Group, Federal
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a Aviation Administration, 800
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas
‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More
Independence Avenue SW.,
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 Above the Surface of the Earth. Washington, DC 20591; telephone:
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) 1–800–647–8927, or 202–267–8783. The
* * * * *
does not warrant preparation of a Order is also available for inspection at
AEA NJ E5 Atlantic City, NJ [Amended] the National Archives and Records
regulatory evaluation as the anticipated
impact is so minimal. Since this is a Atlantic City International Airport, NJ Administration (NARA). For
routine matter that only affects air traffic (Lat. 39°27′27″ N., long. 74°34′38″ W.) information on the availability of FAA
procedures and air navigation, it is That airspace extending upward from 700 Order 7400.11A at NARA, call 202–741–
feet above the surface within a 7.2-mile 6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/
certified that this rule, when
radius of Atlantic City International Airport. federal_register/code_of_federal-
promulgated, does not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial Issued in College Park, Georgia, on April regulations/ibr_locations.html.
jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES

number of small entities under the 12, 2017. FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Geoff Lelliott, Designations and Reporting Points, is
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, published yearly and effective on
Environmental Review Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic September 15.
The FAA has determined that this Organization. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
action qualifies for categorical exclusion [FR Doc. 2017–08100 Filed 4–21–17; 8:45 am] Fornito, Operations Support Group,
under the National Environmental BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation

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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		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule.
Dates		Effective 0901 UTC, June 22, 2017. 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 7400.11 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		82 FR 18855
CFR Associated		Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)

82 FR 18855 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Atlantic City, NJ

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