82_FR_19086 82 FR 19008 - Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Albany, GA

82 FR 19008 - Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Albany, GA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 78 (April 25, 2017)

Page Range19008-19009
FR Document2017-08238

This action proposes to amend Class E airspace at Albany, GA, by removing the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) part-time status of the Class E airspace designated as an extension to Class D airspace, at Southwest Georgia Regional Airport. This action would amend differences between the descriptions of Class D airspace and Class E surface areas and their associated Class E surface area extensions.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 78 (Tuesday, April 25, 2017) 
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 78 (Tuesday, April 25, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 19008-19009]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-08238]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2016-9488; Airspace Docket No. 16-ASO-18]


Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Albany, GA

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 Albany, GA, 
by removing the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) part-time status of the Class 
E airspace designated as an extension to Class D airspace, at Southwest 
Georgia Regional Airport. This action would amend differences between 
the descriptions of Class D airspace and Class E surface areas and 
their associated Class E surface area extensions.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 9, 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-
2016-9488; Airspace Docket No. 16-ASO-18, 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, 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 designated as an extension to Class 
D airspace at Southwest Georgia Regional Airport, Albany, GA.

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

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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-2016-9488; Airspace Docket No. 16-ASO-18.'' 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.

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 by removing the NOTAM part-time status of 
the Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class D surface 
area at Southwest Georgia Regional Airport, Albany, GA. This action 
would bring the airspace description for the airport listed in FAA 
Order 7400.11A in line with the airspace hours listed in the applicable 
Chart Supplement (previously called Airport/Facility Directory).
    Class E airspace designations are published in Paragraphs 6004 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 6004 Class E Airspace Designated as an Extension to a 
Class D Surface Area.

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ASO GA E4 Albany-Southwest Georgia Regional Airport, GA [Amended]

Southwest Georgia Regional Airport, GA
    (Lat. 31[deg]32'08'' N., long. 84[deg]11'40'' W.)
Pecan VORTAC
    (Lat. 31[deg]39'19'' N., long. 84[deg]17'35'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within 1.3 miles 
each side of Pecan VORTAC 143[deg] radial, extending from the 4.2-
mile radius of Southwest Georgia Regional Airport to 1 mile 
southeast of the VORTAC.

    Issued in College Park, Georgia, on April 4, 2017.
Ryan W. Almasy,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic 
Organization.
[FR Doc. 2017-08238 Filed 4-24-17; 8:45 am]
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19008 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 78 / Tuesday, April 25, 2017 / Proposed Rules JO 7400.2K, Procedures for Handling Points, dated August 3, 2016, and FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace Airspace Matters. effective September 15, 2016, is Designations and Reporting Points, and Class E airspace designations are amended as follows: subsequent amendments can be viewed published in paragraph 6005 of FAA on line at http://www.faa.gov/air_ Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Order 7400.11A, dated August 3, 2016, Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More traffic/publications/. For further and effective September 15, 2016, which Above the Surface of the Earth. information, you can contact the is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation * * * * * 71.1. The Class E airspace designations Administration, 800 Independence listed in this document will be AGL MI E5 Eaton Rapids, MI [Removed] Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; published subsequently in the Order. telephone: 202–267–8783. The Order is Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 17, Regulatory Notices and Analyses 2017. also available for inspection at the National Archives and Records The FAA has determined that this Walter Tweedy, Administration (NARA). For regulation only involves an established Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, information on the availability of FAA body of technical regulations for which ATO Central Service Center. Order 7400.11A at NARA, call 202–741– frequent and routine amendments are [FR Doc. 2017–08240 Filed 4–24–17; 8:45 am] 6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/ necessary to keep them operationally BILLING CODE 4910–13–P federal_register/code_of_federal- current, is non-controversial and regulations/ibr_locations.html. unlikely to result in adverse or negative FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Designations and Reporting Points, is ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under published yearly and effective on Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a Federal Aviation Administration September 15. ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 14 CFR Part 71 Fornito, Operations Support Group, FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation does not warrant preparation of a [Docket No. FAA–2016–9488; Airspace Administration, P.O. Box 20636, regulatory evaluation as the anticipated Docket No. 16–ASO–18] Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone 404 impact is so minimal. Since this is a 305–6364. Proposed Amendment of Class E routine matter that will only affect air SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Airspace; Albany, GA traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when AGENCY: Federal Aviation Authority for This Rulemaking promulgated, would not have a Administration (FAA), DOT. The FAA’s authority to issue rules significant economic impact on a ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking regarding aviation safety is found in substantial number of small entities (NPRM). Title 49 of the United States Code. under the criteria of the Regulatory Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the Flexibility Act. SUMMARY: This action proposes to authority of the FAA Administrator. Environmental Review amend Class E airspace at Albany, GA, Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, by removing the Notice to Airmen describes in more detail the scope of the This proposal will be subject to an (NOTAM) part-time status of the Class agency’s authority. This rulemaking is environmental analysis in accordance E airspace designated as an extension to promulgated under the authority with FAA Order 1050.1F, Class D airspace, at Southwest Georgia described in Subtitle VII, Part A, ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and Regional Airport. This action would Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that Procedures’’ prior to any FAA final amend differences between the section, the FAA is charged with regulatory action. descriptions of Class D airspace and prescribing regulations to assign the use List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Class E surface areas and their of airspace necessary to ensure the associated Class E surface area safety of aircraft and the efficient use of Airspace, Incorporation by reference, extensions. airspace. This regulation is within the Navigation (air). scope of that authority as it would DATES: Comments must be received on The Proposed Amendment amend Class E airspace designated as an or before June 9, 2017. Accordingly, pursuant to the extension to Class D airspace at ADDRESSES: Send comments on this Southwest Georgia Regional Airport, authority delegated to me, the Federal proposal to: U.S. Department of Aviation Administration proposes to Albany, GA. Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 amend 14 CFR part 71 as follows: New Jersey Avenue SE., West Bldg. Comments Invited Ground Floor, Rm. W12–140, Interested persons are invited to PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, Washington, DC 20590; Telephone: 1– comment on this rule by submitting B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR 800–647–5527, or 202–366–9826. You such written data, views, or arguments, TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND must identify the Docket No. FAA– as they may desire. Comments that REPORTING POINTS 2016–9488; Airspace Docket No. 16– provide the factual basis supporting the ■ 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR ASO–18, at the beginning of your views and suggestions presented are part 71 continues to read as follows: comments. You may also submit and particularly helpful in developing nlaroche on DSK30NT082PROD with PROPOSALS review received comments through the reasoned regulatory decisions on the Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. proposal. Comments are specifically 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. You may review the public docket invited on the overall regulatory, containing the proposal, any comments aeronautical, economic, environmental, § 71.1 [Amended] received, and any final disposition in and energy-related aspects of the ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in person in the Dockets Office between proposal. 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A, 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday Communications should identify both Airspace Designations and Reporting through Friday, except Federal holidays. docket numbers and be submitted in VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:19 Apr 24, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\25APP1.SGM 25APP1

Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 78 / Tuesday, April 25, 2017 / Proposed Rules 19009 triplicate to the address listed above. The Proposal PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, You may also submit comments through B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR the Internet at http:// The FAA is considering an TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND www.regulations.gov. amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal REPORTING POINTS Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by Persons wishing the FAA to removing the NOTAM part-time status ■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 acknowledge receipt of their comments of the Class E airspace designated as an continues to read as follows: on this action must submit with those extension to a Class D surface area at comments a self-addressed stamped Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, Southwest Georgia Regional Airport, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, postcard on which the following Albany, GA. This action would bring 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. statement is made: ‘‘Comments to the airspace description for the airport Docket No. FAA–2016–9488; Airspace listed in FAA Order 7400.11A in line § 71.1 [Amended] Docket No. 16–ASO–18.’’ The postcard with the airspace hours listed in the ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in will be date/time stamped and returned applicable Chart Supplement 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation to the commenter. (previously called Airport/Facility Administration Order 7400.11A, All communications received before Directory). Airspace Designations and Reporting the specified closing date for comments Points, dated August 3, 2016, effective Class E airspace designations are will be considered before taking action September 15, 2016, is amended as published in Paragraphs 6004 of FAA on the proposed rule. The proposal follows: Order 7400.11A, dated August 3, 2016, contained in this notice may be changed Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace and effective September 15, 2016, which in light of the comments received. A Designated as an Extension to a Class D is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR report summarizing each substantive Surface Area. 71.1. The Class E airspace designation public contact with FAA personnel * * * * * listed in this document will be concerned with this rulemaking will be published subsequently in the Order. ASO GA E4 Albany-Southwest Georgia filed in the docket. Regional Airport, GA [Amended] Regulatory Notices and Analyses Availability of NPRMs Southwest Georgia Regional Airport, GA The FAA has determined that this (Lat. 31°32′08″ N., long. 84°11′40″ W.) An electronic copy of this document Pecan VORTAC proposed regulation only involves an may be downloaded from and (Lat. 31°39′19″ N., long. 84°17′35″ W.) established body of technical comments submitted through http:// That airspace extending upward from the regulations for which frequent and www.regulations.gov. Recently surface within 1.3 miles each side of Pecan routine amendments are necessary to published rulemaking documents can VORTAC 143° radial, extending from the 4.2- also be accessed through the FAA’s Web keep them operationally current. It, mile radius of Southwest Georgia Regional page at http://www.faa.gov/airports_ therefore: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant Airport to 1 mile southeast of the VORTAC. airtraffic/air_traffic/publications/ regulatory action’’ under Executive Issued in College Park, Georgia, on April 4, airspace_amendments/. Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant 2017. rule’’ under DOT Regulatory Policies You may review the public docket Ryan W. Almasy, and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February containing the proposal, any comments Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. received, and any final disposition in preparation of a Regulatory Evaluation person in the Dockets Office (see the [FR Doc. 2017–08238 Filed 4–24–17; 8:45 am] as the anticipated impact is so minimal. ADDRESSES section for address and Since this is a routine matter that will BILLING CODE 4910–13–P phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and only affect air traffic procedures and air 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, navigation, it is certified that this except Federal Holidays. An informal proposed rule, when promulgated, will FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION docket may also be examined between not have a significant economic impact 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday 16 CFR Part 312 on a substantial number of small entities through Friday, except Federal Holidays under the criteria of the Regulatory RIN 3084–AB20 at the office of the Eastern Service Flexibility Act. Center, Federal Aviation Children’s Online Privacy Protection Administration, Room 350, 1701 Environmental Review Rule Safe Harbor Proposed Self- Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia Regulatory Guidelines; TRUSTe 30337. This proposal would be subject to an COPPA Safe Harbor Program environmental analysis in accordance Application To Modify Program Availability and Summary of with FAA Order 1050.1F, Requirements Documents for Incorporation by ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and Reference Procedures’’ prior to any FAA final AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission regulatory action. (FTC or Commission). This document proposes to amend ACTION: Notification announcing FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 submission of modifications to Designations and Reporting Points, TRUSTe’s Commission-approved ‘‘safe nlaroche on DSK30NT082PROD with PROPOSALS dated August 3, 2016, and effective Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). harbor’’ guidelines, and requesting September 15, 2016. FAA Order public comment. 7400.11A is publicly available as listed The Proposed Amendment in the ADDRESSES section of this SUMMARY: The Federal Trade document. 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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesComments must be received on or before June 9, 2017.
ContactJohn Fornito, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone 404 305-6364.
FR Citation82 FR 19008 
CFR AssociatedAirspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)
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