83_FR_58967 83 FR 58742 - Amendment of Class D Airspace and Establishment of Class E Airspace; Tyndall AFB, FL

83 FR 58742 - 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 225 (November 21, 2018)

Page Range58742-58743
FR Document2018-25328

This action establishes 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this action amends Class D airspace by updating the geographic coordinates of this airport, as well as replacing the outdated term ``Airport/Facility Directory'' with ``Chart Supplement''.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.

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 225 (Wednesday, November 21, 2018) 
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 225 (Wednesday, November 21, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 58742-58743]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-25328]


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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


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

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes 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 amends 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coordinates of this airport, as well as replacing the outdated term 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: Effective 0901 UTC, January 3, 2019. 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 7400.11C, 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 7400.11C 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 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 establishes Class E surface airspace and amends Class D airspace 
at Tyndall AFB, FL, to support IFR operations at this airport.

History

    The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal 
Register (83 FR 45861, September 11, 2018) for Docket No. FAA-2018-0741 
to establish Class E surface airspace and amend Class D airspace at 
Tyndall AFB, FL, to support IFR operations at this airport.
    Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking 
effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. One 
comment supporting the action was received. After the comment period 
closed, two additional comments were received that did not clearly 
indicate a position in support of the proposal, or in opposition to the 
proposal.
    Class D and E airspace designations are published in Paragraphs 
5000 and 6002, respectively, dated August 13, 2018, and effective 
September 15, 2018, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR part 
71.1. The Class D and Class E

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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 7400.11C, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated August 13, 2018, and effective September 15, 
2018. FAA Order 7400.11C is publicly available as listed in the 
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11C lists Class A, 
B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and 
reporting points.

The Rule

    This amendment to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 establishes 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 are updated to coincide with the FAA's database.
    Finally, the outdated term `Airport/Facility Directory' is replaced 
with `Chart Supplement' under the Class D description.
    These changes are necessary for continued safety and management of 
IFR operations at this airport.

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. 
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 
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 FAA Order 7400.11C, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 13, 2018, 
effective September 15, 2018, 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 November 13, 2018.
Matthew Cathcart,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air 
Traffic Organization.
[FR Doc. 2018-25328 Filed 11-20-18; 8:45 am]
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For conditions ensure that the security (i.e., operator to ensure that continued information on the availability of FAA confidentiality, integrity, and airworthiness of the airplane is Order 7400.11C at NARA, call (202) availability) of airplane systems is not maintained, including all post-type- 741–6030, or go to https:// compromised by unauthorized wired or certification modifications that may www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ wireless electronic connections. have an impact on the approved ibr-locations.html. These special conditions contain the electronic-system security safeguards. FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace additional safety standards that the Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on Designations and Reporting Points, is Administrator considers necessary to November 15, 2018. published yearly and effective on establish a level of safety equivalent to Chris R. Parker, September 15. that established by the existing Acting Manager, Transport Standards FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John airworthiness standards. Branch, Policy and Innovation Division, Fornito, Operations Support Group, Applicability Aircraft Certification Service. Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation [FR Doc. 2018–25362 Filed 11–20–18; 8:45 am] Administration, 1701 Columbia Ave, As discussed above, these special BILLING CODE 4910–13–P College Park, GA 30337; telephone (404) conditions are applicable to the Textron 305–6364. Model 560XL airplane. Should Garmin SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: apply at a later date for a supplemental DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION type certificate to modify any other Authority for This Rulemaking model included on Type Certificate No. Federal Aviation Administration The FAA’s authority to issue rules A22CE to incorporate the same novel or regarding aviation safety is found in unusual design feature, these special 14 CFR Part 71 Title 49 of the United States Code. conditions would apply to that model as [Docket No. FAA–2018–0741; Airspace Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the well. Docket No. 18–ASO–13] authority of the FAA Administrator. Conclusion RIN 2120–AA66 Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the This action affects only certain novel agency’s authority. This rulemaking is or unusual design features on one model Amendment of Class D Airspace and Establishment of Class E Airspace; promulgated under the authority of airplane. It is not a rule of general described in Subtitle VII, Part A, applicability and affects only the Tyndall AFB, FL Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that applicant who applied to the FAA for AGENCY: Federal Aviation section, the FAA is charged with approval of the features on the airplane. Administration (FAA), DOT. prescribing regulations to assign the use List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 25 ACTION: Final rule. of airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient use of Aircraft, Aviation safety, Reporting SUMMARY: This action establishes Class airspace. This regulation is within the and recordkeeping requirements. E surface airspace at Tyndall Air Force scope of that authority as it establishes Base, (AFB), FL, for the safety of aircraft Class E surface airspace and amends Authority Citation landing and departing the airport when Class D airspace at Tyndall AFB, FL, to The authority citation for these the air traffic control tower is closed. support IFR operations at this airport. special conditions is as follows: Also, this action amends Class D Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40113, airspace by updating the geographic History 44701, 44702, 44704. coordinates of this airport, as well as The FAA published a notice of replacing the outdated term ‘‘Airport/ proposed rulemaking in the Federal The Special Conditions Facility Directory’’ with ‘‘Chart Register (83 FR 45861, September 11, Accordingly, pursuant to the Supplement’’. Controlled airspace is 2018) for Docket No. FAA–2018–0741 to authority delegated to me by the necessary for the safety and establish Class E surface airspace and Administrator, the following special management of instrument flight rules amend Class D airspace at Tyndall AFB, conditions are issued as part of the type (IFR) operations at this airport. FL, to support IFR operations at this certification basis for Textron Model DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, January 3, airport. 560XL airplanes, as modified by 2019. The Director of the Federal Interested parties were invited to Garmin, for airplane electronic-system Register approves this incorporation by participate in this rulemaking effort by security protection from unauthorized reference action under Title 1 Code of submitting written comments on the external access. Federal Regulations part 51, subject to proposal to the FAA. One comment 1. The applicant must ensure airplane the annual revision of FAA Order supporting the action was received. electronic-system security protection 7400.11 and publication of conforming After the comment period closed, two from access by unauthorized sources amendments. additional comments were received that external to the airplane, including those ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11C, did not clearly indicate a position in possibly caused by maintenance Airspace Designations and Reporting support of the proposal, or in opposition khammond on DSK30JT082PROD with RULES activity. Points, and subsequent amendments can to the proposal. 2. The applicant must ensure that be viewed on line at http:// Class D and E airspace designations electronic-system security threats are www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. are published in Paragraphs 5000 and identified and assessed, and that For further information, you can contact 6002, respectively, dated August 13, effective electronic-system security the Airspace Policy Group, Federal 2018, and effective September 15, 2018, protection strategies are implemented to Aviation Administration, 800 which is incorporated by reference in 14 protect the airplane from all adverse Independence Avenue SW, Washington, CFR part 71.1. The Class D and Class E VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:51 Nov 20, 2018 Jkt 247001 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\21NOR1.SGM 21NOR1

Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 225 / Wednesday, November 21, 2018 / Rules and Regulations 58743 airspace designations listed in this is not expected to cause any potentially DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION document will be published significant environmental impacts, and subsequently in the Order. no extraordinary circumstances exist Federal Aviation Administration that warrant preparation of an Availability and Summary of 14 CFR Part 71 environmental assessment. Documents for Incorporation by Reference Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2018–0745; Airspace Docket No. 18–ASO–15] This document amends FAA Order Airspace, Incorporation by reference, 7400.11C, Airspace Designations and Navigation (air). RIN 2120–AA66 Reporting Points, dated August 13, 2018, and effective September 15, 2018. Adoption of the Amendment Amendment of Class E Airspace, FAA Order 7400.11C is publicly Mountain City, TN; and Establishment In consideration of the foregoing, the available as listed in the ADDRESSES of Class E Airspace; Elizabethton, TN Federal Aviation Administration section of this document. FAA Order amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: AGENCY: Federal Aviation 7400.11C lists Class A, B, C, D, and E Administration (FAA), DOT. airspace areas, air traffic service routes, PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, ACTION: Final rule. and reporting points. B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND SUMMARY: This action amends Class E The Rule REPORTING POINTS airspace extending upward from 700 This amendment to Title 14 Code of feet above the surface in Mountain City, Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 ■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 TN, to accommodate new area establishes Class E surface airspace continues to read as follows: navigation (RNAV) global positioning within a 5.4-mile radius of Tyndall Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, system (GPS) standard instrument AFB, FL, for the safety of aircraft 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, approach procedures serving Johnson landing and departing the airport when 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. County Airport. In addition, Class E the air traffic control tower is closed. airspace extending upward from 700 In addition, the geographic § 71.1 [Amended] feet above the surface is established in coordinates of the airport in Class D ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in Elizabethton, TN, to accommodate area airspace are updated to coincide with 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11C, navigation (RNAV) global positioning the FAA’s database. Airspace Designations and Reporting system (GPS) standard instrument Finally, the outdated term ‘Airport/ Points, dated August 13, 2018, effective approach procedures at Elizabethton Facility Directory’ is replaced with September 15, 2018, is amended as Municipal Airport. Controlled airspace ‘Chart Supplement’ under the Class D follows: is necessary for the safety and description. management of instrument flight rules These changes are necessary for Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace. (IFR) operations at these airports. continued safety and management of * * * * * DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, January 3, IFR operations at this airport. ASO FL D Tyndall AFB, FL [Amended] 2019. The Director of the Federal Regulatory Notices and Analyses Tyndall AFB, FL Register approves this incorporation by The FAA has determined that this (Lat. 30°04′09″ N, long. 85°34′30″ W) reference action under Title 1 Code of regulation only involves an established That airspace extending upward from the Federal Regulations part 51, subject to body of technical regulations for which surface to and including 2,500 feet MSL the annual revision of FAA Order within a 5.4-mile radius of Tyndall AFB. 7400.11 and publication of conforming frequent and routine amendments are This Class D airspace area is effective during necessary to keep them operationally amendments. the specific dates and times established in current. It, therefore: (1) Is not a ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11C, advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under date and time will thereafter be continuously Airspace Designations and Reporting Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a published in the Chart Supplement. Points, and subsequent amendments can ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Areas Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 air_traffic/publications/. For further Designated as Surface Areas. FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) information, you can contact the * * * * * Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated ASO FL E2 Tyndall AFB, FL [New] Administration, 800 Independence impact is so minimal. Since this is a Tyndall AFB, FL Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; routine matter that only affects air traffic (Lat. 30°04′09″ N, long. 85°34′30″ W) telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is procedures and air navigation, it is That airspace extending upward from the also available for inspection at the certified that this rule, when surface within a 5.4-mile radius of Tyndall National Archives and Records promulgated, does not have a significant AFB. This Class E airspace is effective during Administration (NARA). For economic impact on a substantial specific dates and times established in information on the availability of FAA number of small entities under the advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective Order 7400.11C at NARA, call (202) date and time will thereafter be continuously 741–6030, or go to https:// criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. published in the Chart Supplement. www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ Environmental Review Issued in College Park, Georgia, on ibr-locations.html. khammond on DSK30JT082PROD with RULES The FAA has determined that this November 13, 2018. FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace action qualifies for categorical exclusion Matthew Cathcart, Designations and Reporting Points, is under the National Environmental Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, published yearly and effective on Policy Act in accordance with FAA Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic September 15. Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental Organization. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ [FR Doc. 2018–25328 Filed 11–20–18; 8:45 am] Fornito, Operations Support Group, paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:51 Nov 20, 2018 Jkt 247001 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\21NOR1.SGM 21NOR1


Document Created: 2018-11-21 03:11:59
Document Modified: 2018-11-21 03:11:59
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, January 3, 2019. 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 58742 
RIN Number2120-AA66
CFR AssociatedAirspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (Air)
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