83_FR_39739 83 FR 39584 - Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Biloxi, MS, and Gulfport, MS

83 FR 39584 - Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Biloxi, MS, and Gulfport, MS

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 155 (August 10, 2018)

Page Range39584-39586
FR Document2018-17088

This action amends Class D airspace, and Class E surface airspace, in addition to removing the NOTAM part-time status from Class E airspace designated as an extension, and amending Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Keesler Air Force Base (AFB), Biloxi, MS, and Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, (formerly Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport), Gulfport, MS. The geographic coordinates for these airports and the Keesler TACAN navigation aid are adjusted in the associated Class D and E airspace to match the FAA's aeronautical database. Also, this action replaces the outdated term ``Airport/Facility Directory'' with the term ``Chart Supplement'' in the Class D and Class E surface area legal descriptions. This action enhances the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at these airports.

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 155 (Friday, August 10, 2018) 
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 155 (Friday, August 10, 2018)]
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[FR Doc No: 2018-17088]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0865; Airspace Docket No. 17-ASO-19]
RIN-2120-AA66


Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Biloxi, MS, and 
Gulfport, MS

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule

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SUMMARY: This action amends Class D airspace, and Class E surface 
airspace, in addition to removing the NOTAM part-time status from Class 
E airspace designated as an extension, and amending Class E airspace 
extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Keesler Air Force 
Base (AFB), Biloxi, MS, and Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, 
(formerly Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport), Gulfport, MS. The 
geographic coordinates for these airports and the Keesler TACAN 
navigation aid are adjusted in the associated Class D and E airspace to 
match the FAA's aeronautical database. Also, this action replaces the 
outdated term ``Airport/Facility Directory'' with the term ``Chart 
Supplement'' in the Class D and Class E surface area legal 
descriptions. This action enhances the safety and management of 
instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at these airports.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, November 8, 2018. 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 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and Reporting 
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online 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 Ave., 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

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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 D and Class E airspace at Keesler AFB, 
Biloxi, MS, and Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, Gulfport, MS, to 
support IFR operations at these airports.

History

    The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal 
Register (83 FR 8208; February 26, 2018) for Docket No. FAA-2017-0865 
to amend Class D airspace, Class E surface airspace, Class E airspace 
designated as an extension to Class D surface area, and Class E 
airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Keesler 
AFB, Biloxi, MS, and Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport.
    Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking 
effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No 
comments were received.
    Class D and E airspace designations are published in paragraph 
5000, 6002, 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 part 71.1. The Class D and 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 7400.11B, 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 Rule

    This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 by amending Class D airspace, and Class E surface area 
airspace, in addition to removing the NOTAM part-time status from Class 
E airspace designated as an extension to a Class D surface area, and 
amending Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet or more above 
the surface at Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MS, and Gulfport-Biloxi 
International Airport (formerly Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, 
Gulfport, MS.
    This action also amends the geographic coordinates of these 
airports and the Keesler TACAN navigation aid in the noted airspace 
classes to be in concert with the FAA's aeronautical database.
    Additionally, this action notes the airport name change to 
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional 
Airport.
    Finally, this action makes an editorial change to the Class D and 
Class E surface area airspace legal descriptions replacing ``Airport/
Facility Directory'' with ``Chart Supplement'' for Keesler AFB, and 
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport.
    Class D and Class E airspace designations are published in 
Paragraph 5000, 6002, 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 regulation only involves an 
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and 
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. 
Therefore, this regulation: (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 Federal Aviation 
Administration 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

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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, effective September 15, 2017, is amended 
as follows:

Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.

* * * * *

ASO MS D Biloxi, MS [Amended]

Keesler AFB, MS
    (Lat. 30[deg]24'38'' N, long. 88[deg]55'28'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
2,500 feet MSL within a 4.2-mile radius of Keesler AFB, excluding 
the portion west of long. 89[deg]00'00'' W. This Class D 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.
* * * * *

ASO MS D Gulfport, MS [Amended]

Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, MS
    (Lat. 30[deg]24'26'' N, long. 89[deg]04'12'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
2,500 feet MSL within a 4.5-mile radius of Gulfport-Biloxi 
International Airport; excluding that portion of airspace within the 
Biloxi, MS, Class D airspace area. This Class D 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 6002 Class E Surface Area Airspace.

* * * * *

ASO MS E2 Biloxi, MS [Amended]

Keesler AFB, MS
    (Lat. 30[deg]24'38'' N, long. 88[deg]55'28'' W)

    Within a 4.2-mile radius of Keesler AFB, excluding the portion 
west of long. 89[deg]00'00'' W. 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.

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

* * * * *

ASO MS E4 Biloxi, MS [Amended]

Keesler AFB, MS
    (Lat. 30[deg]24'38'' N, long. 88[deg]55'28'' W)
Keesler TACAN
    (Lat. 30[deg]24'26'' N, long. 88[deg]55'47'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within 1.4 miles 
each side of the Keesler TACAN 204[deg] radial, extending from the 
4.2-mile radius of Keesler AFB to 6 miles southwest of the TACAN.
* * * * *

ASO MS E4 Gulfport, MS [Amended]

Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, MS
    (Lat. 30[deg]24'26'' N, long. 89[deg]04'12'' W)
Gulfport VORTAC
    (Lat. 30[deg]24'25'' N, long. 89[deg]04'36'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within 3.3 miles 
each side of Gulfport VORTAC 130[deg] and 322[deg] radials, 
extending from the 4.5-mile radius of Gulfport-Biloxi International 
Airport to 7 miles southeast and northwest of the VORTAC; excluding 
that portion within the Biloxi, MS, Class D and E airspace areas.

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

* * * * *

ASO MS E5 Gulfport, MS [Amended]

Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, MS
    (Lat. 30[deg]24'26'' N, long. 89[deg]04'12'' W)
Keesler AFB
    (Lat. 30[deg]24'38'' N, long. 88[deg]55'28'' W)
Keesler TACAN
    (Lat. 30[deg]24'26'' N, long. 88[deg]55'47'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 7-mile radius of Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport and 
within a 6.5-mile radius of Keesler AFB and within 2 miles each side 
of Keesler TACAN 204[deg] radial, extending from the 6.5-mile radius 
to 10.6 miles southwest of the TACAN.

    Issued in College Park, Georgia, on August 1, 2018.
Ryan W. Almasy,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic 
Organization.
[FR Doc. 2018-17088 Filed 8-9-18; 8:45 am]
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39584 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 155 / Friday, August 10, 2018 / Rules and Regulations is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR that warrant preparation of an part-time status from Class E airspace part 71.1. The Class E airspace environmental assessment. designated as an extension, and designations listed in this document amending Class E airspace extending Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 will be published subsequently in the upward from 700 feet above the surface Order. Airspace, Incorporation by reference, at Keesler Air Force Base (AFB), Biloxi, Navigation (air). MS, and Gulfport-Biloxi International Availability and Summary of Adoption of the Amendment Airport, (formerly Gulfport-Biloxi Documents for Incorporation by Regional Airport), Gulfport, MS. The Reference In consideration of the foregoing, the geographic coordinates for these airports This document amends FAA Order Federal Aviation Administration and the Keesler TACAN navigation aid 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: are adjusted in the associated Class D Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, and E airspace to match the FAA’s PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, and effective September 15, 2017. FAA aeronautical database. Also, this action B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR Order 7400.11B is publicly available as replaces the outdated term ‘‘Airport/ TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND listed in the ADDRESSES section of this Facility Directory’’ with the term ‘‘Chart REPORTING POINTS document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists Supplement’’ in the Class D and Class Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, ■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 E surface area legal descriptions. This air traffic service routes, and reporting continues to read as follows: action enhances the safety and points. management of instrument flight rules Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, (IFR) operations at these airports. The Rule 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, November 8, This amendment to Title 14, Code of 2018. The Director of the Federal Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 § 71.1 [Amended] Register approves this incorporation by establishes Class E airspace extending ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in reference action under title 1, Code of upward from 700 feet above the surface 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11B, Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to within a 7.6-mile radius of McVille Airspace Designations and Reporting the annual revision of FAA Order Airport, Freeport, PA, providing the Points, dated August 3, 2017, effective 7400.11 and publication of conforming controlled airspace required to support September 15, 2017, is amended as amendments. the new RNAV (GPS) standard follows: ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B, instrument approach procedures. These Airspace Designations and Reporting changes are necessary for continued Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Points, and subsequent amendments can safety and management of IFR Above the Surface of the Earth. be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ operations at the airport. air_traffic/publications/. For further * * * * * Regulatory Notices and Analyses information, you can contact the AEA PA E5 Freeport, PA [New] Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation The FAA has determined that this McVille Airport, PA Administration, 800 Independence regulation only involves an established (Lat. 40°44′04″ N, long. 79°35′44″ W) Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; body of technical regulations for which That airspace extending upward from 700 telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is frequent and routine amendments are feet above the surface within a 7.6-mile also available for inspection at the necessary to keep them operationally radius of McVille Airport. National Archives and Records current. It, therefore: (1) Is not a Issued in College Park, Georgia, on July 31, Administration (NARA). For ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under 2018. information on the availability of FAA Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a Ryan W. Almasy, Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202) ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern 741–6030, or go to https:// Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) [FR Doc. 2018–17099 Filed 8–9–18; 8:45 am] ibr-locations.html. does not warrant preparation of a FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace BILLING CODE 4910–13–P regulatory evaluation as the anticipated Designations and Reporting Points, is impact is so minimal. Since this is a published yearly and effective on routine matter that only affects air traffic DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION September 15. procedures and air navigation, it is FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John certified that this rule, when Federal Aviation Administration Fornito, Operations Support Group, promulgated, does not have a significant Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation economic impact on a substantial 14 CFR Part 71 Administration, 1701 Columbia Ave., number of small entities under the College Park, GA 30337; telephone (404) [Docket No. FAA–2017–0865; Airspace criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Docket No. 17–ASO–19] 305–6364. Environmental Review SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: RIN–2120–AA66 The FAA has determined that this Authority for This Rulemaking action qualifies for categorical exclusion Amendment of Class D and Class E The FAA’s authority to issue rules under the National Environmental Airspace; Biloxi, MS, and Gulfport, MS regarding aviation safety is found in Policy Act in accordance with FAA Title 49 of the United States Code. daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES AGENCY: Federal Aviation Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental Administration (FAA), DOT. Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ ACTION: Final rule authority of the FAA Administrator. paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, is not expected to cause any potentially SUMMARY: This action amends Class D describes in more detail the scope of the significant environmental impacts, and airspace, and Class E surface airspace, agency’s authority. 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Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 155 / Friday, August 10, 2018 / Rules and Regulations 39585 described in Subtitle VII, Part A, This action also amends the Adoption of the Amendment Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that geographic coordinates of these airports In consideration of the foregoing, the section, the FAA is charged with and the Keesler TACAN navigation aid Federal Aviation Administration prescribing regulations to assign the use in the noted airspace classes to be in amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: of airspace necessary to ensure the concert with the FAA’s aeronautical safety of aircraft and the efficient use of database. PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, airspace. This regulation is within the Additionally, this action notes the B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR scope of that authority as it amends airport name change to Gulfport-Biloxi TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND Class D and Class E airspace at Keesler International Airport from Gulfport- REPORTING POINTS AFB, Biloxi, MS, and Gulfport-Biloxi Biloxi Regional Airport. International Airport, Gulfport, MS, to Finally, this action makes an editorial ■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 support IFR operations at these airports. change to the Class D and Class E continues to read as follows: surface area airspace legal descriptions Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, History replacing ‘‘Airport/Facility Directory’’ 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, The FAA published a notice of with ‘‘Chart Supplement’’ for Keesler 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. proposed rulemaking in the Federal AFB, and Gulfport-Biloxi International Register (83 FR 8208; February 26, Airport. § 71.1 [Amended] 2018) for Docket No. FAA–2017–0865 to Class D and Class E airspace ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in amend Class D airspace, Class E surface designations are published in Paragraph 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation airspace, Class E airspace designated as 5000, 6002, 6004, and 6005, Administration Order 7400.11B, an extension to Class D surface area, and respectively, of FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and Reporting Class E airspace extending upward from dated August 3, 2017, and effective Points, dated August 3, 2017, effective 700 feet above the surface at Keesler September 15, 2017, which is September 15, 2017, is amended as AFB, Biloxi, MS, and Gulfport-Biloxi incorporated by reference in 14 CFR follows: International Airport. 71.1. The Class D and E airspace Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace. Interested parties were invited to designations listed in this document participate in this rulemaking effort by will be published subsequently in the * * * * * submitting written comments on the Order. ASO MS D Biloxi, MS [Amended] proposal to the FAA. No comments Keesler AFB, MS were received. Regulatory Notices and Analyses (Lat. 30°24′38″ N, long. 88°55′28″ W) Class D and E airspace designations The FAA has determined that this That airspace extending upward from the are published in paragraph 5000, 6002, regulation only involves an established surface to and including 2,500 feet MSL 6004, and 6005, respectively, of FAA body of technical regulations for which within a 4.2-mile radius of Keesler AFB, Order 7400.11B dated August 3, 2017, frequent and routine amendments are excluding the portion west of long. 89°00′00″ and effective September 15, 2017, which necessary to keep them operationally W. This Class D airspace area is effective is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR current. Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is during the specific dates and times part 71.1. The Class D and E airspace not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ established in advance by a Notice to designations listed in this document under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not Airmen. The effective date and time will thereafter be continuously published in the will be published subsequently in the a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT Chart Supplement. Order. Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) * * * * * Availability and Summary of does not warrant preparation of a ASO MS D Gulfport, MS [Amended] Documents for Incorporation by regulatory evaluation as the anticipated Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, MS Reference impact is so minimal. Since this is a (Lat. 30°24′26″ N, long. 89°04′12″ W) This document amends FAA Order routine matter that only affects air traffic That airspace extending upward from the 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and procedures and air navigation, it is surface to and including 2,500 feet MSL Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, certified that this rule, when within a 4.5-mile radius of Gulfport-Biloxi and effective September 15, 2017. FAA promulgated, does not have a significant International Airport; excluding that portion Order 7400.11B is publicly available as economic impact on a substantial of airspace within the Biloxi, MS, Class D listed in the ADDRESSES section of this number of small entities under the airspace area. This Class D airspace area is document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. effective during the specific dates and times Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, established in advance by a Notice to air traffic service routes, and reporting Environmental Review Airmen. The effective date and time will thereafter be continuously published in the points. The FAA has determined that this Chart Supplement. action qualifies for categorical exclusion The Rule Paragraph 6002 Class E Surface Area under the National Environmental This action amends Title 14 Code of Policy Act in accordance with FAA Airspace. Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental * * * * * amending Class D airspace, and Class E Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ ASO MS E2 Biloxi, MS [Amended] surface area airspace, in addition to paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action removing the NOTAM part-time status Keesler AFB, MS is not expected to cause any potentially (Lat. 30°24′38″ N, long. 88°55′28″ W) from Class E airspace designated as an significant environmental impacts, and extension to a Class D surface area, and Within a 4.2-mile radius of Keesler AFB, daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES no extraordinary circumstances exist excluding the portion west of long. 89°00′00″ amending Class E airspace extending that warrant preparation of an W. This Class E airspace area is effective upward from 700 feet or more above the environmental assessment. during the specific dates and times surface at Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MS, and established in advance by a Notice to Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Airmen. The effective date and time will (formerly Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airspace, Incorporation by reference, thereafter be continuously published in the Airport, Gulfport, MS. Navigation (air). 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39586 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 155 / Friday, August 10, 2018 / Rules and Regulations Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION agency’s authority. This rulemaking is Designated as an Extension to a Class D promulgated under the authority Surface Area. Federal Aviation Administration described in Subtitle VII, Part A, * * * * * Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that 14 CFR Part 71 section, the FAA is charged with ASO MS E4 Biloxi, MS [Amended] [Docket No. FAA–2018–0255; Airspace prescribing regulations to assign the use Keesler AFB, MS of airspace necessary to ensure the Docket No. 18–ASO–6] (Lat. 30°24′38″ N, long. 88°55′28″ W) safety of aircraft and the efficient use of Keesler TACAN RIN–2120–AA66 airspace. This regulation is within the (Lat. 30°24′26″ N, long. 88°55′47″ W) scope of that authority as it supports Revocation of Class E Airspace; St That airspace extending upward from the removal of Class E airspace due to the surface within 1.4 miles each side of the Marys, GA closure of St Marys Airport, St Marys, Keesler TACAN 204° radial, extending from AGENCY: Federal Aviation GA. the 4.2-mile radius of Keesler AFB to 6 miles Administration (FAA), DOT. southwest of the TACAN. History ACTION: Final rule. * * * * * The FAA published a notice of SUMMARY: This action removes Class E proposed rulemaking in the Federal ASO MS E4 Gulfport, MS [Amended] airspace extending upward from 700 Register (83 FR 23831, May 23, 2018) Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, MS feet above the surface at St Marys, GA, for Docket No. FAA–2018–0255 to (Lat. 30°24′26″ N, long. 89°04′12″ W) because St Marys Airport has closed, remove Class E airspace extending Gulfport VORTAC and controlled airspace is no longer upward from 700 feet above the surface (Lat. 30°24′25″ N, long. 89°04′36″ W) required at this location. at St Marys Airport, St Marys, GA. This That airspace extending upward from the DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, November 8, airport has closed. Therefore, the surface within 3.3 miles each side of Gulfport 2018. The Director of the Federal airspace is no longer necessary at this VORTAC 130° and 322° radials, extending Register approves this incorporation by site. from the 4.5-mile radius of Gulfport-Biloxi reference action under title 1, Code of Interested parties were invited to International Airport to 7 miles southeast and Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to participate in this rulemaking effort by northwest of the VORTAC; excluding that the annual revision of FAA Order submitting written comments on the portion within the Biloxi, MS, Class D and 7400.11 and publication of conforming proposal to the FAA. No comments E airspace areas. amendments. were received. Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B, Availability and Summary of Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Airspace Designations and Reporting Documents for Incorporation by Above the Surface of the Earth. Points, and subsequent amendments can Reference * * * * * be viewed on line at http:// This document amends FAA Order www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. ASO MS E5 Gulfport, MS [Amended] 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and For further information, you can contact Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, MS the Airspace Policy Group, Federal and effective September 15, 2017. FAA (Lat. 30°24′26″ N, long. 89°04′12″ W) Aviation Administration, 800 Order 7400.11B is publicly available as Keesler AFB Independence Avenue SW, Washington, listed in the ADDRESSES section of this (Lat. 30°24′38″ N, long. 88°55′28″ W) DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists Keesler TACAN The Order is also available for Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, (Lat. 30°24′26″ N, long. 88°55′47″ W) inspection at the National Archives and air traffic service routes, and reporting That airspace extending upward from 700 Records Administration (NARA). For points. feet above the surface within a 7-mile radius information on the availability of FAA of Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport and Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202) The Rule within a 6.5-mile radius of Keesler AFB and 741–6030, or go to https:// This amendment to Title 14, Code of within 2 miles each side of Keesler TACAN www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 204° radial, extending from the 6.5-mile ibr-locations.html. removes Class E airspace extending radius to 10.6 miles southwest of the FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace upward from 700 feet or more above the TACAN. Designations and Reporting Points, is surface due to the closure of St Marys published yearly and effective on Airport, St Marys, GA. Therefore, Issued in College Park, Georgia, on August September 15. controlled airspace is no longer 1, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John necessary at this site. Ryan W. Almasy, Fornito, Operations Support Group, Class E airspace designations are Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation published in Paragraph 6005, of FAA Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. Administration, 1701 Columbia Ave., Order 7400.11B, dated August 3, 2017, [FR Doc. 2018–17088 Filed 8–9–18; 8:45 am] College Park, GA 30337; telephone (404) and effective September 15, 2017, which BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 305–6364. is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 71.1. The Class E airspace designation listed in this document will be Authority for This Rulemaking published subsequently in the Order. 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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule
DatesEffective 0901 UTC, November 8, 2018. 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.
ContactJohn Fornito, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 1701 Columbia Ave., College Park, GA 30337; telephone (404) 305-6364.
FR Citation83 FR 39584 
CFR AssociatedAirspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)
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