83 FR 45861 - Proposed Amendment of Class D Airspace and Establishment of Class E Airspace; Tyndall AFB, FL

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 176 (September 11, 2018)

Page Range		45861-45863
FR Document		2018-19488

This action proposes to establish Class E surface airspace at Tyndall Air Force Base, (AFB), FL, for the safety of aircraft landing and departing the airport when the air traffic control tower is closed. Also, this action proposes to amend Class D airspace by updating the geographic coordinates of this airport, as well as replacing the outdated term ``Airport/Facility Directory'' with ``Chart Supplement''. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at this airport.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0741; Airspace Docket No. 18-ASO-13]
RIN 2120-AA66


Proposed Amendment of Class D Airspace and Establishment of Class 
E Airspace; Tyndall AFB, FL

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to establish Class E surface airspace at 
Tyndall Air Force Base, (AFB), FL, for the safety of aircraft landing 
and departing the airport when the air traffic control tower is closed. 
Also, this action proposes to amend Class D airspace by updating the 
geographic coordinates of this airport, as well as replacing the 
outdated term ``Airport/Facility Directory'' with ``Chart Supplement''. 
Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of 
instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at this airport.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 26, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this rule 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-
2018-0741; Airspace Docket No. 18-ASO-13, 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

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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 proposed 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 establish Class E surface airspace and amend 
Class D airspace at Tyndall AFB, FL, to support IFR operations at this 
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-
2018-0741 and Airspace Docket No. 18-ASO-13) and be submitted in 
triplicate to DOT Docket Operations (see ADDRESSES 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-2018-0741; Airspace Docket No. 18-ASO-13.'' 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. All communications received on or 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 establish Class E surface airspace 
within a 5.4-mile radius of Tyndall AFB, FL, for the safety of aircraft 
landing and departing the airport when the air traffic control tower is 
closed.
    In addition, the geographic coordinates of the airport in Class D 
airspace would be updated to coincide with the FAA's database.
    Finally, the outdated term `Airport/Facility Directory' would be 
replaced with `Chart Supplement' under the Class D description.
    Class E airspace designations are published in Paragraphs 5000 and 
6002, 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 Class 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 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:

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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.

* * * * *

ASO FL D Tyndall AFB, FL [Amended]

Tyndall AFB, FL
    (Lat. 30[deg]04'09'' N, long. 85[deg]34'30'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
2,500 feet MSL within a 5.4-mile radius of Tyndall AFB. 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 Airspace Areas Designated as Surface Areas.

* * * * *

ASO FL E2 Tyndall AFB, FL [New]

Tyndall AFB, FL
    (Lat. 30[deg]04'09'' N, long. 85[deg]34'30'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 5.4-
mile radius of Tyndall AFB. This Class E airspace is effective 
during 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.

    Issued in College Park, Georgia, on August 29, 2018.
Ryan W. Almasy,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic 
Organization.
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Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202) Docket No. FAA–2018–0741; Airspace The Proposal
741–6030, or go to https:// Docket No. 18–ASO–13.’’ The postcard The FAA is considering an
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ will be date/time stamped and returned amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal
ibr-locations.html. to the commenter. Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 to establish
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace All communications received before Class E surface airspace within a 5.4-
Designations and Reporting Points, is the specified closing date for comments mile radius of Tyndall AFB, FL, for the
published yearly and effective on will be considered before taking action safety of aircraft landing and departing
September 15. on the proposed rule. The proposal the airport when the air traffic control
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John contained in this document may be tower is closed.
Fornito, Operations Support Group, changed in light of the comments In addition, the geographic
Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation received. All comments submitted will coordinates of the airport in Class D
Administration, 1701 Columbia Avenue, be available for examination in the airspace would be updated to coincide
College Park, GA 30337; telephone (404) public docket both before and after the with the FAA’s database.
305–6364. comment closing date. A report Finally, the outdated term ‘Airport/
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: summarizing each substantive public Facility Directory’ would be replaced
contact with FAA personnel concerned with ‘Chart Supplement’ under the
Authority for This Rulemaking with this rulemaking will be filed in the Class D description.
The FAA’s authority to issue rules docket. All communications received on Class E airspace designations are
regarding aviation safety is found in title or before the specified closing date for published in Paragraphs 5000 and 6002,
49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, comments will be considered before respectively, of FAA Order 7400.11B,
Section 106 describes the authority of taking action on the proposed rule. The dated August 3, 2017, and effective
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, proposal contained in this notice may September 15, 2017, which is
Aviation Programs, describes in more be changed in light of the comments incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
detail the scope of the agency’s received. A report summarizing each 71.1. The Class D and Class E airspace
authority. This proposed rulemaking is substantive public contact with FAA designations listed in this document
promulgated under the authority personnel concerned with this will be published subsequently in the
described in Subtitle VII, Part A, rulemaking will be filed in the docket. Order.
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that Availability of NPRMs Regulatory Notices and Analyses
section, the FAA is charged with
An electronic copy of this document The FAA has determined that this
prescribing regulations to assign the use
may be downloaded through the proposed regulation only involves an
of airspace necessary to ensure the
internet at http://www.regulations.gov. established body of technical
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
Recently published rulemaking regulations for which frequent and
airspace. This regulation is within the
documents can also be accessed through routine amendments are necessary to
scope of that authority as it would
the FAA’s web page at http:// keep them operationally current. It,
establish Class E surface airspace and
www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/ therefore: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant
amend Class D airspace at Tyndall AFB,
airspace_amendments/. regulatory action’’ under Executive
FL, to support IFR operations at this
You may review the public docket Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant
airport.
containing the proposal, any comments rule’’ under DOT Regulatory Policies
Comments Invited received and any final disposition in and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February
Interested persons are invited to person in the Dockets Office (see the 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant
comment on this proposed rulemaking ADDRESSES section for address and
preparation of a regulatory evaluation as
by submitting such written data, views, phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and the anticipated impact is so minimal.
or arguments, as they may desire. 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, Since this is a routine matter that will
Comments that provide the factual basis except federal holidays. An informal only affect air traffic procedures and air
supporting the views and suggestions docket may also be examined between navigation, it is certified that this
presented are particularly helpful in 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday proposed rule, when promulgated, will
developing reasoned regulatory through Friday, except federal holidays not have a significant economic impact
decisions on the proposal. Comments at the office of the Eastern Service on a substantial number of small entities
are specifically invited on the overall Center, Federal Aviation under the criteria of the Regulatory
regulatory, aeronautical, economic, Administration, Room 350, 1701 Flexibility Act.
environmental, and energy-related Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA Environmental Review
aspects of the proposal. 30337. This proposal would be subject to an
Communications should identify both environmental analysis in accordance
Availability and Summary of
docket numbers (Docket No. FAA– with FAA Order 1050.1F,
Documents for Incorporation by
2018–0741 and Airspace Docket No. 18– ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Reference
ASO–13) and be submitted in triplicate Procedures’’ prior to any FAA final
to DOT Docket Operations (see This document proposes to amend regulatory action.
ADDRESSES section for the address and FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace
phone number.) You may also submit Designations and Reporting Points, Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS

comments through the internet at http:// dated August 3, 2017, and effective Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
www.regulations.gov. September 15, 2017. FAA Order Navigation (air).
Persons wishing the FAA to 7400.11B is publicly available as listed
acknowledge receipt of their comments in the ADDRESSES section of this The Proposed Amendment
on this action must submit with those document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists In consideration of the foregoing, the
comments a self-addressed stamped Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, Federal Aviation Administration
postcard on which the following air traffic service routes, and reporting proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as
statement is made: ‘‘Comments to FAA points. follows:

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PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, Notice of proposed rulemaking
ACTION: 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I,
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR (NPRM). Section 106 describes the authority of
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
SUMMARY: This action proposes to Aviation Programs, describes in more
REPORTING POINTS
establish Class E airspace extending detail the scope of the agency’s
■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 upward from 700 feet above the surface authority. This proposed rulemaking is
continues to read as follows: at Breckinridge County Airport, promulgated under the authority
Hardinsburg, KY, to accommodate new 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,
area navigation (RNAV) global Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. positioning system (GPS) standard section, the FAA is charged with
instrument approach procedures serving prescribing regulations to assign the use
§ 71.1 [Amended] the airport. Controlled airspace is of airspace necessary to ensure the
■ 2. The incorporation by reference in necessary for the safety and safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation management of instrument flight rules airspace. This regulation is within the
Administration Order 7400.11B, (IFR) operations at this airport. scope of that authority, as it would
Airspace Designations and Reporting DATES: Comments must be received on establish Class E airspace extending
Points, dated August 3, 2017, and or before October 26, 2018. upward from 700 feet above the surface
effective September 15, 2017, is ADDRESSES: Send comments on this rule at Breckinridge County Airport,
amended as follows: to: U.S. Department of Transportation, Hardinsburg, KY to support standard
Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace. Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey instrument approach procedures for IFR
* * * * * Avenue SE, West Bldg. Ground Floor, operations at this airport.
Rm. W12–140, Washington, DC 20590;
ASO FL D Tyndall AFB, FL [Amended] Telephone: 1–800–647–5527, or (202)- Comments Invited
Tyndall AFB, FL 366–9826. You must identify the Docket Interested persons are invited to
(Lat. 30°04′09″ N, long. 85°34′30″ W) No. FAA–2018–0486; Airspace Docket comment on this proposed rulemaking
That airspace extending upward from the No. 18–ASO–11, at the beginning of by submitting such written data, views,
surface to and including 2,500 feet MSL your comments. You may also submit or arguments, as they may desire.
within a 5.4-mile radius of Tyndall AFB. and review received comments through Comments that provide the factual basis
This Class D airspace area is effective during the internet at http:// supporting the views and suggestions
the specific dates and times established in presented are particularly helpful in
advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective
www.regulations.gov. You may review
date and time will thereafter be continuously the public docket containing the developing reasoned regulatory
published in the Chart Supplement. proposal, any comments received, and decisions on the proposal. Comments
any final disposition in person in the are specifically invited on the overall
Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Areas regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
Dockets Office between 9:00 a.m. and
Designated as Surface Areas.
5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, environmental, and energy-related
* * * * * except federal holidays. aspects of the proposal.
ASO FL E2 Tyndall AFB, FL [New] FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace Communications should identify both
Tyndall AFB, FL Designations and Reporting Points, and docket numbers (Docket No. FAA–
(Lat. 30°04′09″ N, long. 85°34′30″ W) subsequent amendments can be viewed 2018–0486 and Airspace Docket No. 18–
That airspace extending upward from the on line at http://www.faa.gov/air_ ASO–11) and be submitted in triplicate
surface within a 5.4-mile radius of Tyndall traffic/publications/. For further to DOT Docket Operations (see
AFB. This Class E airspace is effective during information, you can contact the ADDRESSES section for the address and
specific dates and times established in Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation phone number.) You may also submit
advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective Administration, 800 Independence comments through the internet at http://
date and time will thereafter be continuously Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; www.regulations.gov.
published in the Chart Supplement. telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is Persons wishing the FAA to
Issued in College Park, Georgia, on August also available for inspection at the acknowledge receipt of their comments
29, 2018. National Archives and Records on this action must submit with those
Ryan W. Almasy, Administration (NARA). For comments a self-addressed stamped
Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern information on the availability of FAA postcard on which the following
Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202) statement is made: ‘‘Comments to FAA
[FR Doc. 2018–19488 Filed 9–10–18; 8:45 am] 741–6030, or go to https:// Docket No. FAA–2018–0486; Airspace
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ Docket No. 18–ASO–11.’’ The postcard
ibr-locations.html. will be date/time stamped and returned
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace to the commenter.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Designations and Reporting Points, is All communications received before
published yearly and effective on the specified closing date for comments
Federal Aviation Administration September 15. will be considered before taking action
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John on the proposed rule. The proposal
14 CFR Part 71 Fornito, Operations Support Group, contained in this document may be
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0486; Airspace Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation changed in light of the comments
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS

Docket No. 18–ASO–11] Administration, 1701 Columbia Ave., received. All comments submitted will
College Park, GA 30337; telephone (404) be available for examination in the
RIN 2120–AA66 305–6364. public docket both before and after the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: comment closing date. A report
Proposed Establishment of Class E
summarizing each substantive public
Airspace; Hardinsburg, KY Authority for This Rulemaking contact with FAA personnel concerned
AGENCY:Federal Aviation The FAA’s authority to issue rules with this rulemaking will be filed in the
Administration (FAA), DOT. regarding aviation safety is found in title docket. All communications received on

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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 October 26, 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 45861
RIN Number		2120-AA66
CFR Associated		Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)

83 FR 45861 - Proposed Amendment of Class D Airspace and Establishment of Class E Airspace; Tyndall AFB, FL

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