83 FR 16259 - Proposed Amendment of Class D Airspace and Class E Airspace; Aberdeen, MD

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 73 (April 16, 2018)

Page Range		16259-16261
FR Document		2018-07649

This action proposes to amend Class D airspace, Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class D surface area, and Class E airspace area extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface at Phillips Army Air Field, (AAF), Aberdeen, MD. This action would accommodate airspace reconfiguration due to the decommissioning of Aberdeen non-directional beacon (NDB), and cancellation of the NDB approaches. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at this airport. This action also would update the geographic coordinates of the airport, and would replace the outdated term Airport/Facility Directory with the term Chart Supplement in the legal descriptions of associated Class D and E airspace.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0128; Airspace Docket No. 18-AEA-3]
RIN 2120-AA66

Proposed Amendment of Class D Airspace and Class E Airspace;
Aberdeen, MD

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend Class D airspace, Class E
airspace designated as an extension to a Class D surface area, and
Class E airspace area extending upward from 700 feet or more above the
surface at Phillips Army Air Field, (AAF), Aberdeen, MD. This action
would accommodate airspace reconfiguration due to the decommissioning
of Aberdeen non-directional beacon (NDB), and cancellation of the NDB
approaches. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and
management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at this airport.
This action also would update the geographic coordinates of the
airport, and would replace the outdated term Airport/Facility Directory
with the term Chart Supplement in the legal descriptions of associated
Class D and E airspace.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 31, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590; telephone:
(800) 647-5527, or (202) 366-9826. You must identify the Docket No.
FAA-2018-0128; Airspace Docket No. 18-AEA-3, at the beginning of your
comments. You may also submit comments through the internet at http://www.regulations.gov.
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, 1701
Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; 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 D and Class E airspace at Phillips AAF,
Aberdeen, MD to support IFR operations at the airport.

Comments Invited

Interested persons are invited to comment on this proposed
rulemaking 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 (Docket No. FAA-
2018-0128 and Airspace Docket No. 18-AEA-3) and be submitted in
triplicate to DOT Docket Operations (see ADDRESSES

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section for the address and phone number.) 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 FAA
Docket No. FAA-2018-0128; Airspace Docket No. 18-AEA-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 document may be changed in light of the
comments received. All comments submitted will be available for
examination in the public docket both before and after the comment
closing date. 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 by:
Amending Class D airspace at Phillips AAF, Aberdeen, MD, by
updating the geographic coordinates of the airfield; and
Amending Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class D
surface area to within a 4.4-mile radius of Phillips AAF, and within 2
miles each side of the 028[deg] bearing from Phillips AAF, extending
from the 4.4-mile radius to 9 miles northeast of the airport. The
northeast extension from the Aberdeen NDB would be removed due to the
decommissioning of the navigation aid and cancelation of the NDB
approach.
The geographic coordinates of Phillips AAF would be adjusted in the
associated airspace areas to be in concert with the FAA's aeronautical
database. These changes would enhance the safety and management of IFR
operations at the airport.
In addition, an editorial change would be made replacing the
outdated term Airport/Facility Directory with the term Chart Supplement
in the associated Class D and E airspace legal descriptions.
Class D and Class E airspace designations are published in
Paragraphs 5000, 6004, and 6005, respectively, of FAA Order 7400.11B,
dated August 3, 2017, and effective September 15, 2017, which is
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class D and E airspace
designations 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 5000 Class D Airspace.

* * * * *

AEA MD D Aberdeen, MD [Amended]

Phillips AAF, MD
(Lat. 39[deg]27'58'' N, long. 76[deg]10'07'' W)

That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
2,600 feet MSL within a 4.4-mile radius of Phillips AAF; excluding
that airspace in Restricted Area R-4001A when it is in effect. This
Class D airspace area is effective during the specific dates and
times established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The specific
date and time will thereafter be continuously published in the Chart
Supplement.

Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Designated as an Extension to a
Class D Surface Area.

* * * * *

AEA MD E4 Aberdeen, MD [Amended]

Phillips AAF, Aberdeen, MD
(Lat. 39[deg]27'58'' N, long. 76[deg]10'07'' W)

That airspace extending upward from the surface within 2 miles
each side of the 028[deg] bearing from Phillips AAF, extending from
the 4.4-mile radius of the airport to 9 miles northeast of the
airport; excluding that airspace in Restricted Area R-4001A when it
is in effect. This Class E airspace area is effective during the
specific dates and times established in advance by a Notice to

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Airmen. The specific 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.

* * * * *

AEA MD E5 Aberdeen, MD

Phillips AAF, MD
(Lat. 39[deg]27'58'' N, long. 76[deg]10'07'' W)

That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 6.7-mile radius of Phillips AAF and within an 8.3-mile
radius of Phillips AAF extending clockwise from the 260[deg] bearing
to the 030[deg] bearing from the airport, excluding the airspace in
Restricted Areas R-4001A and R-4001B when they are in effect.

Issued in College Park, Georgia, on April 5, 2018.
Ryan W. Almasy,
Manager, Operations Support Group Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic
Operations.
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section for the address and phone The Proposal Environmental Review
number.) You may also submit This proposal will be subject to an
The FAA is considering an
comments through the internet at http:// environmental analysis in accordance
www.regulations.gov. amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal
Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by: with FAA Order 1050.1F,
Persons wishing the FAA to
Amending Class D airspace at Phillips ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and
acknowledge receipt of their comments
AAF, Aberdeen, MD, by updating the Procedures’’ prior to any FAA final
on this action must submit with those
geographic coordinates of the airfield; regulatory action.
comments a self-addressed stamped
postcard on which the following and Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
statement is made: ‘‘Comments to FAA Amending Class E airspace designated
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Docket No. FAA–2018–0128; Airspace as an extension to a Class D surface area
Navigation (air).
Docket No. 18–AEA–3.’’ The postcard to within a 4.4-mile radius of Phillips
will be date/time stamped and returned AAF, and within 2 miles each side of The Proposed Amendment
to the commenter. the 028° bearing from Phillips AAF, In consideration of the foregoing, the
All communications received before extending from the 4.4-mile radius to 9 Federal Aviation Administration
the specified closing date for comments miles northeast of the airport. The proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as
will be considered before taking action northeast extension from the Aberdeen follows:
on the proposed rule. The proposal NDB would be removed due to the
contained in this document may be decommissioning of the navigation aid PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
changed in light of the comments and cancelation of the NDB approach. B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
received. All comments submitted will The geographic coordinates of TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
be available for examination in the Phillips AAF would be adjusted in the REPORTING POINTS
public docket both before and after the associated airspace areas to be in
comment closing date. A report concert with the FAA’s aeronautical ■ 1. The authority citation for part 71
summarizing each substantive public database. These changes would enhance continues to read as follows:
contact with FAA personnel concerned the safety and management of IFR Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103,
with this rulemaking will be filed in the operations at the airport. 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
docket. In addition, an editorial change would 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
Availability of NPRMs be made replacing the outdated term
§ 71.1 [Amended]
An electronic copy of this document Airport/Facility Directory with the term
Chart Supplement in the associated ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in
may be downloaded through the 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation
internet at http://www.regulations.gov. Class D and E airspace legal
descriptions. Administration Order 7400.11B,
Recently published rulemaking Airspace Designations and Reporting
documents can also be accessed through Class D and Class E airspace
Points, dated August 3, 2017, and
the FAA’s web page at http:// designations are published in
effective September 15, 2017, is
www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/ Paragraphs 5000, 6004, and 6005,
amended as follows:
airspace_amendments/. respectively, of FAA Order 7400.11B,
You may review the public docket dated August 3, 2017, and effective Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.
containing the proposal, any comments September 15, 2017, which is * * * * *
received and any final disposition in incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
AEA MD D Aberdeen, MD [Amended]
person in the Dockets Office (see the 71.1. The Class D and E airspace
designations listed in this document Phillips AAF, MD
ADDRESSES section for address and
will be published subsequently in the (Lat. 39°27′58″ N, long. 76°10′07″ W)
phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and
Order. That airspace extending upward from the
5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, surface to and including 2,600 feet MSL
except federal holidays. An informal Regulatory Notices and Analyses within a 4.4-mile radius of Phillips AAF;
docket may also be examined between excluding that airspace in Restricted Area R–
8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday The FAA has determined that this 4001A when it is in effect. This Class D
through Friday, except federal holidays proposed regulation only involves an airspace area is effective during the specific
at the office of the Eastern Service established body of technical dates and times established in advance by a
Center, Federal Aviation regulations for which frequent and Notice to Airmen. The specific date and time
Administration, room 350, 1701 routine amendments are necessary to will thereafter be continuously published in
Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA keep them operationally current. It, the Chart Supplement.
30337. therefore: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace
regulatory action’’ under Executive Designated as an Extension to a Class D
Availability and Summary of Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant Surface Area.
Documents for Incorporation by rule’’ under DOT Regulatory Policies * * * * *
Reference and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February
This document proposes to amend 26, 1979) and (3) does not warrant AEA MD E4 Aberdeen, MD [Amended]
FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace preparation of a regulatory evaluation as Phillips AAF, Aberdeen, MD
Designations and Reporting Points, the anticipated impact is so minimal. (Lat. 39°27′58″ N, long. 76°10′07″ W)
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dated August 3, 2017, and effective Since this is a routine matter that will That airspace extending upward from the
September 15, 2017. FAA Order only affect air traffic procedures and air surface within 2 miles each side of the 028°
7400.11B is publicly available as listed navigation, it is certified that this bearing from Phillips AAF, extending from
the 4.4-mile radius of the airport to 9 miles
in the ADDRESSES section of this proposed rule, when promulgated, will northeast of the airport; excluding that
document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists not have a significant economic impact airspace in Restricted Area R–4001A when it
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, on a substantial number of small entities is in effect. This Class E airspace area is
air traffic service routes, and reporting under the criteria of the Regulatory effective during the specific dates and times
points. Flexibility Act. established in advance by a Notice to

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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 31, 2018.
Contact		John Fornito, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; telephone (404) 305-6364.
FR Citation		83 FR 16259
RIN Number		2120-AA66
CFR Associated		Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)

83 FR 16259 - Proposed Amendment of Class D Airspace and Class E Airspace; Aberdeen, MD

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