82_FR_50806 82 FR 50596 - Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace, Greenville, NC

82 FR 50596 - Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace, Greenville, NC

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 210 (November 1, 2017)

Page Range50596-50597
FR Document2017-23252

This action proposes to amend Class E surface airspace at Greenville, NC, by removing Pitt County Memorial Hospital Heliport from the Class E surface area airspace associated with Pitt-Greenville Airport. Helicopters departing from the heliport must now receive clearance. Consequently, the cut out from Class E surface airspace is no longer required. 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 under Class E surface airspace and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface of the earth, to coincide with the FAAs aeronautical database.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 210 (Wednesday, November 1, 2017) 
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 210 (Wednesday, November 1, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 50596-50597]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-23252]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0801; Airspace Docket No. 17-ASO-17]


Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace, Greenville, NC

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend Class E surface airspace at 
Greenville, NC, by removing Pitt County Memorial Hospital Heliport from 
the Class E surface area airspace associated with Pitt-Greenville 
Airport. Helicopters departing from the heliport must now receive 
clearance. Consequently, the cut out from Class E surface airspace is 
no longer required. 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 
under Class E surface airspace and Class E airspace extending upward 
from 700 feet or more above the surface of the earth, to coincide with 
the FAAs aeronautical database.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 18, 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-2017-0801; Airspace Docket No. 17-ASO-17, 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 7400.11B, 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 7400.11B at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go 
to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/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 at Pitt-Greenville Airport, 
Greenville, NC to support IFR operation at the airport.

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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-2017-0801; Airspace Docket No. 17-ASO-17.'' 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 through the 
internet at 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, GA 30337.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document proposes to amend FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace 
Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, and effective 
September 15, 2017. FAA Order 7400.11B is publicly available as listed 
in the ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11B 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 amend Class E surface airspace within a 
4.4-mile radius of Pitt-Greenville Airport, Greenville, NC. The Pitt 
County Memorial Hospital Heliport no longer requires the southwest area 
below 200 feet from the airport for departures from the heliport. This 
action is for continued safety and management of IFR operations at the 
airport. The geographic coordinates of the airport also would be 
adjusted to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database.
    Class E airspace designations are published in Paragraphs 6002 and 
6005, respectively, of FAA Order 7400.11B, dated August 3, 201B, and 
effective September 15, 201B, 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 will 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 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and Reporting 
Points, dated August 3, 2017, and effective September 15, 2017, is 
amended as follows:

Paragraph 6002 Class E Surface Area Airspace.

* * * * *

ASO NC E2 Greenville, NC [Amended]

Pitt-Greenville Airport, NC
    (Lat. 35[deg]38'09'' N., long. 77[deg]23'03'' W.)

    Within a 4.4-mile radius of the Pitt-Greenville 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 Chart 
Supplement.

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

* * * * *

ASO NC E5 Greenville, NC [Amended]

Pitt-Greenville Airport, NC
    (Lat. 35[deg]38'09'' N., long. 77[deg]23'03'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 6.4-mile radius of Pitt-Greenville Airport.

    Issued in College Park, Georgia, on October 18, 2017.
Ryan W. Almasy,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic 
Organization.
[FR Doc. 2017-23252 Filed 10-31-17; 8:45 am]
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50596 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 210 / Wednesday, November 1, 2017 / Proposed Rules is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Ground Floor, Rm W12–140, 71.1. The Class E airspace designation Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Washington, DC 20590; Telephone: 1– listed in this document will be Above the Surface of the Earth. (800) 647–5527, or (202) 366–9826. You published subsequently in the Order. * * * * * must identify the Docket No. FAA– AWP CA E5 Hanford, CA [Amended] 2017–0801; Airspace Docket No. 17– Regulatory Notices and Analyses Hanford Municipal Airport, CA ASO–17, at the beginning of your The FAA has determined that this (Lat. 36°19′00″ N., long. 119°37′40″ W.) comments. You may also submit and proposed regulation only involves an That airspace extending upward from 700 review received comments through the established body of technical feet above the surface within 1.8 miles Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. regulations for which frequent and southwest and 3.2 miles northeast of a 332° You may review the public docket routine amendments are necessary to bearing from the Hanford Municipal Airport containing the proposal, any comments keep them operationally current, is non- extending to 6.2 miles northwest of the received, and any final disposition in controversial and unlikely to result in airport, and within 1.8 miles southwest and person in the Dockets Office between 3.2 miles northeast of a 152° bearing from the 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday adverse or negative comments. It, airport extending to 6.2 miles southeast of therefore: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant the airport, and within 1.3 miles each side of through Friday, except federal holidays. regulatory action’’ under Executive a 067° bearing from the airport extending to FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant 7.7 miles northeast of the airport. Designations and Reporting Points, and rule’’ under DOT Regulatory Policies Issued in Seattle, Washington, on October subsequent amendments can be viewed and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 18, 2017. on line at http://www.faa.gov/air_ 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant B.G. Chew, traffic/publications/. For further preparation of a regulatory evaluation as Acting Group Manager, Operations Support information, you can contact the the anticipated impact is so minimal. Group, Western Service Center. Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Since this is a routine matter that will [FR Doc. 2017–23244 Filed 10–31–17; 8:45 am] Administration, 800 Independence only affect air traffic procedures and air Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; BILLING CODE 4910–13–P navigation, it is certified that this telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is proposed rule, when promulgated, also available for inspection at the would not have a significant economic DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Archives and Records impact on a substantial number of small Administration (NARA). For entities under the criteria of the Federal Aviation Administration information on the availability of FAA Regulatory Flexibility Act. Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202) Environmental Review 14 CFR Part 71 741–6030, or go to https:// [Docket No. FAA–2017–0801; Airspace www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ This proposal will be subject to an Docket No. 17–ASO–17] ibr-locations.html. environmental analysis in accordance FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace with FAA Order 1050.1F, Proposed Amendment of Class E Designations and Reporting Points, is ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and Airspace, Greenville, NC published yearly and effective on Procedures’’ prior to any FAA final September 15. AGENCY: Federal Aviation regulatory action. Administration (FAA), DOT. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Fornito, Operations Support Group, (NPRM). Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). SUMMARY: This action proposes to Administration, P.O. Box 20636, amend Class E surface airspace at Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) The Proposed Amendment 305–6364. Greenville, NC, by removing Pitt County Accordingly, pursuant to the Memorial Hospital Heliport from the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: authority delegated to me, the Federal Class E surface area airspace associated with Pitt-Greenville Airport. Helicopters Authority for This Rulemaking Aviation Administration proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as follows: departing from the heliport must now The FAA’s authority to issue rules receive clearance. Consequently, the cut regarding aviation safety is found in PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, out from Class E surface airspace is no Title 49 of the United States Code. B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR longer required. Controlled airspace is Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND necessary for the safety and authority of the FAA Administrator. REPORTING POINTS management of instrument flight rules Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, (IFR) operations at the airport. This describes in more detail the scope of the ■ 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR action also would update the geographic agency’s authority. This rulemaking is part 71 continues to read as follows: coordinates of the airport under Class E promulgated under the authority surface airspace and Class E airspace described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, extending upward from 700 feet or more Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. above the surface of the earth, to section, the FAA is charged with sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS coincide with the FAAs aeronautical prescribing regulations to assign the use § 71.1 [Amended] database. of airspace necessary to ensure the ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in DATES: Comments must be received on safety of aircraft and the efficient use of 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11B, or before December 18, 2017. airspace. This regulation is within the Airspace Designations and Reporting ADDRESSES: Send comments on this scope of that authority as it would Points, dated August 3, 2017, and proposal to: U.S. Department of amend Class E airspace at Pitt- effective September 15, 2017, is Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 Greenville Airport, Greenville, NC to amended as follows: New Jersey Avenue SE., West Bldg. support IFR operation at the airport. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:05 Oct 31, 2017 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\01NOP1.SGM 01NOP1

Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 210 / Wednesday, November 1, 2017 / Proposed Rules 50597 Comments Invited Availability and Summary of ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and Documents for Incorporation by Procedures’’ prior to any FAA final Interested persons are invited to Reference regulatory action. comment on this rule by submitting such written data, views, or arguments, This document proposes to amend Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 as they may desire. Comments that FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace provide the factual basis supporting the Designations and Reporting Points, Airspace, Incorporation by reference, dated August 3, 2017, and effective Navigation (air). views and suggestions presented are September 15, 2017. FAA Order particularly helpful in developing The Proposed Amendment 7400.11B is publicly available as listed reasoned regulatory decisions on the in the ADDRESSES section of this In consideration of the foregoing, the proposal. Comments are specifically document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists Federal Aviation Administration invited on the overall regulatory, Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, aeronautical, economic, environmental, proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as air traffic service routes, and reporting and energy-related aspects of the follows: points. proposal. Communications should identify both The Proposal PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, docket numbers and be submitted in The FAA is considering an B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR triplicate to the address listed above. amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND You may also submit comments through Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 to amend REPORTING POINTS the Internet at http:// Class E surface airspace within a 4.4- www.regulations.gov. mile radius of Pitt-Greenville Airport, ■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 Greenville, NC. The Pitt County continues to read as follows: Persons wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments Memorial Hospital Heliport no longer Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, on this action must submit with those requires the southwest area below 200 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, comments a self-addressed stamped feet from the airport for departures from 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. postcard on which the following the heliport. This action is for continued safety and management of IFR § 71.1 [Amended] statement is made: ‘‘Comments to operations at the airport. The geographic 2. The incorporation by reference in Docket No. FAA–2017–0801; Airspace ■ coordinates of the airport also would be 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation Docket No. 17–ASO–17.’’ The postcard adjusted to coincide with the FAA’s Administration Order 7400.11B, will be date/time stamped and returned aeronautical database. to the commenter. Airspace Designations and Reporting Class E airspace designations are All communications received before published in Paragraphs 6002 and 6005, Points, dated August 3, 2017, and the specified closing date for comments respectively, of FAA Order 7400.11B, effective September 15, 2017, is will be considered before taking action dated August 3, 201B, and effective amended as follows: on the proposed rule. The proposal September 15, 201B, which is Paragraph 6002 Class E Surface Area contained in this notice may be changed incorporated by reference in 14 CFR Airspace. in light of the comments received. A 71.1. The Class E airspace designation * * * * * report summarizing each substantive listed in this document will be public contact with FAA personnel published subsequently in the Order. ASO NC E2 Greenville, NC [Amended] concerned with this rulemaking will be Pitt-Greenville Airport, NC Regulatory Notices and Analyses filed in the docket. (Lat. 35°38′09″ N., long. 77°23′03″ W.) The FAA has determined that this Availability of NPRMs Within a 4.4-mile radius of the Pitt- proposed regulation only involves an Greenville Airport. This Class E airspace area An electronic copy of this document established body of technical is effective during the specific dates and may be downloaded through the regulations for which frequent and times established in advance by a Notice to internet at http://www.regulations.gov. routine amendments are necessary to Airmen. The effective date and time will Recently published rulemaking keep them operationally current. It, thereafter be continuously published in the documents can also be accessed through therefore: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant Chart Supplement. regulatory action’’ under Executive the FAA’s Web page at http:// Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/ Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More rule’’ under DOT Regulatory Policies airspace_amendments/. Above the Surface of the Earth. and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February You may review the public docket 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant * * * * * containing the proposal, any comments preparation of a Regulatory Evaluation received, and any final disposition in ASO NC E5 Greenville, NC [Amended] as the anticipated impact is so minimal. person in the Dockets Office (see the Since this is a routine matter that will Pitt-Greenville Airport, NC ADDRESSES section for address and only affect air traffic procedures and air (Lat. 35°38′09″ N., long. 77°23′03″ W.) phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and navigation, it is certified that this That airspace extending upward from 700 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, proposed rule, when promulgated, will feet above the surface within a 6.4-mile except federal holidays. An informal radius of Pitt-Greenville Airport. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS not have a significant economic impact docket may also be examined between on a substantial number of small entities Issued in College Park, Georgia, on October 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday under the criteria of the Regulatory 18, 2017. through Friday, except federal holidays Flexibility Act. at the office of the Eastern Service Ryan W. Almasy, Center, Federal Aviation Environmental Review Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Administration, Room 350, 1701 This proposal will be subject to an Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA environmental analysis in accordance [FR Doc. 2017–23252 Filed 10–31–17; 8:45 am] 30337. with FAA Order 1050.1F, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:05 Oct 31, 2017 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\01NOP1.SGM 01NOP1


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
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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 December 18, 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 50596 
CFR AssociatedAirspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)
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