83 FR 9243 - Proposed Amendment of Class D and E Airspace; Jacksonville, NC
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 43 (March 5, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 43 (March 5, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-04326 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 43 (Monday, March 5, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 9243-9245] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-04326] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA-2017-1159; Airspace Docket No. 17-ASO-23] Proposed Amendment of Class D and E Airspace; Jacksonville, NC AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend Class D airspace associated with New River Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS), at Jacksonville, NC, by establishing controlled airspace at Albert J. Ellis Airport. This proposal would provide the controlled airspace required for the new air traffic control tower at Albert J. Ellis Airport for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations. This action also would update the geographic coordinates of New River MCAS in Class D and E airspace, replace the outdated term ``Airport/Facility Directory'' with the term ``Chart Supplement'', and make an editorial change to the airspace designation. DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 19, 2018. [[Page 9244]] 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: (202) 366-9826. You must identify the Docket Number FAA-2017-1159; Airspace Docket No. 17-ASO-23, at the beginning of your comments. You may also submit and review received 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, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 305-6364. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority for This Rulemaking The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's authority. This 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 D airspace at Albert J. Ellis Airport, Jacksonville, NC, to support the new air traffic control tower at the airport. Comments Invited Interested persons are invited to comment on this rule by submitting such written data, views, or arguments, as they may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. Communications should identify both docket numbers and be submitted in triplicate to 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 Docket No. FAA-2017-1159; Airspace Docket No. 17-ASO-23.'' The postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter. All communications received before the specified closing date for comments will be considered before taking action on the proposed rule. The proposal contained in this notice may be changed in light of the comments received. 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 from and comments submitted through 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, Georgia 30337. Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference This document proposes to amend FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, and effective September 15, 2017. FAA Order 7400.11B is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and reporting points. The Proposal The FAA is considering an amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 to amend Class D airspace associated with New River MCAS, Jacksonville, NC. This proposal would establish Class D airspace up to and including 2,600 feet MSL within a 4.2-mile radius of Albert J. Ellis Airport, Jacksonville, NC, providing the controlled airspace required for IFR operations supporting the new air traffic control tower. The geographic coordinates of New River MCAS also would be adjusted to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database. Additionally, an editorial change would be made, removing the city associated with New River MCAS, in the airspace designation for Class D airspace and Class E airspace designated as an extension, to comply with a recent change to FAA Order 7400.2L, Procedures for Handling Airspace Matters, dated October 12, 2017. Finally, this action would make an editorial change in the legal description for the classes above replacing ``Airport/Facility Directory'' with ``Chart Supplement''. Class D and E airspace designations are published in Paragraphs 5000 and 6004, 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 airspace designation listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order. Regulatory Notices and Analyses The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. It, therefore; (1) is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February [[Page 9245]] 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: PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS 0 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] 0 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 NC D Jacksonville, NC [Amended] New River MCAS, NC (Lat. 34[deg]42'30'' N, long. 77[deg]26'23'' W) Albert J. Ellis Airport, NC (Lat. 34[deg]49'45'' N, long. 77[deg]36'44'' W) That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 2,500 feet MSL within a 5-mile radius of New River MCAS, and that airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 2,600 feet MSL within a 4.2-mile radius of Albert J. Ellis Airport. This Class D airspace area is effective during the specific days and times established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective days and times will thereafter be continuously published in the Chart Supplement. Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Designated as an Extension to a Class D Surface Area. * * * * * ASO NC E4 Jacksonville, NC [Amended] New River MCAS, NC (Lat. 34[deg]42'30'' N, long. 77[deg]26'23'' W) New River TACAN (Lat. 34[deg]42'26'' N, long. 77[deg]26'25'' W) That airspace extending upward from the surface within 3.2 miles each side of New River TACAN 239[deg] radial, extending from the 5- mile radius of New River MCAS to 7 miles southwest of the TACAN. This Class E airspace area is effective during the specific days and times established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective days and times will thereafter be continuously published in the Chart Supplement. Issued in College Park, Georgia, on February 23, 2018. Ryan W. Almasy, Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. [FR Doc. 2018-04326 Filed 3-2-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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air traffic service routes, and reporting proposed rule, when promulgated, will Santa Rosa TACAN
points. not have a significant economic impact (Lat. 30°36′55″ N, long. 86°56′15″ W)
on a substantial number of small entities That airspace extending upward from the
The Proposal surface within a 2.5-mile radius of Choctaw
under the criteria of the Regulatory
The FAA is considering an Flexibility Act. NOLF and within 1.5 miles each side of the
amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal Santa Rosa TACAN 188° radial, extending
Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by: Environmental Review from the 2.5-mile radius to 10.5 miles south
Amending Class D airspace at of the TACAN; excluding that airspace
This proposal will be subject to an within Restricted Area R–2915A. This Class
Choctaw NOLF, Milton, FL, by adjusting environmental analysis in accordance E airspace area is effective during the specific
the geographic coordinates of the airport with FAA Order 1050.1F, dates and times established by a Notice to
and the Santa Rosa TACAN navigation ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and Airmen. The effective date and time will
aid to be in concert with the FAA’s Procedures’’ prior to any FAA final thereafter be continuously published in the
aeronautical database. This proposal regulatory action. Chart Supplement.
also would make an editorial change
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas
replacing the city associated with the Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More
airport name in the airspace designation Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Above the Surface of the Earth.
from Pensacola, to Milton, to comply Navigation (air).
* * * * *
with a recent change to FAA Order The Proposed Amendment
7400.2L, Procedures for Handling ASO FL E5 Milton, FL [Amended]
Airspace Matters, dated October 12, In consideration of the foregoing, the Choctaw NOLF, FL
2017. Also, this action would replace Federal Aviation Administration (Lat. 30°30′25″ N, long. 86°57′35″ W)
the outdated term ‘‘Airport/Facility proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as That airspace extending upward from 700
Directory’’ with the term ‘‘Chart follows: feet above the surface within a 6.7-mile
Supplement’’ in the airspace legal radius of Choctaw NOLF.
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
description; Issued in College Park, Georgia, on
Establishing Class E surface area B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
February 23, 2018.
airspace at Choctaw NOLF, Milton, FL, TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
REPORTING POINTS Ryan W. Almasy,
for the safety of aircraft landing and Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern
departing the airport after the air traffic ■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 Service Center, Air Traffic Organization.
control tower closes; and continues to read as follows: [FR Doc. 2018–04324 Filed 3–2–18; 8:45 am]
Amending Class E airspace extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
at Choctaw NOLF, Milton, FL, by
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
adjusting the geographic coordinates of DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
the airport to be in concert with the § 71.1 [Amended]
FAA’s aeronautical database. This ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in Federal Aviation Administration
proposal also would make an editorial 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation
change in the airspace designation from Administration Order 7400.11B, 14 CFR Part 71
Choctaw Outlying Field, FL, to Milton, Airspace Designations and Reporting
FL. [Docket No. FAA–2017–1159; Airspace
Points, dated August 3, 2017, and Docket No. 17–ASO–23]
Class D and E airspace designations effective September 15, 2017, is
are published in Paragraphs 5000, 6002, amended as follows: Proposed Amendment of Class D and
and 6005, respectively of FAA Order E Airspace; Jacksonville, NC
7400.11B, dated August 3, 2017, and Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.
effective September 15, 2017, which is * * * * * AGENCY: Federal Aviation
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR ASO FL D Milton, FL [Amended] Administration (FAA), DOT.
71.1. The Class D and Class E airspace Choctaw NOLF, FL ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
designations listed in this document (Lat. 30°30′25″ N, long. 86°57′35″ W) (NPRM).
will be published subsequently in the Santa Rosa TACAN
Order. (Lat. 30°36′55″ N, long. 86°56′15″ W) SUMMARY: This action proposes to
amend Class D airspace associated with
Regulatory Notices and Analyses That airspace extending upward from the
surface to and including 2,600 feet MSL New River Marine Corps Air Station
The FAA has determined that this within a 2.5-mile radius of Choctaw NOLF (MCAS), at Jacksonville, NC, by
proposed regulation only involves an and within 1.5 miles each side of the Santa establishing controlled airspace at
established body of technical Rosa TACAN 188° radial, extending from the Albert J. Ellis Airport. This proposal
regulations for which frequent and 2.5-mile radius to 10.5 miles south of the would provide the controlled airspace
routine amendments are necessary to TACAN; excluding that airspace within required for the new air traffic control
keep them operationally current. It, Restricted Area R–2915A. This Class D tower at Albert J. Ellis Airport for the
airspace area is effective during the specific safety and management of instrument
therefore: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant dates and times established by a Notice to
regulatory action’’ under Executive Airmen. The effective date and time will flight rules (IFR) operations. This action
Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant also would update the geographic
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thereafter be continuously published in the
rule’’ under DOT Regulatory Policies Chart Supplement. coordinates of New River MCAS in
and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February Class D and E airspace, replace the
Paragraph 6002 Class E Surface Area
26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant outdated term ‘‘Airport/Facility
Airspace.
preparation of a Regulatory Evaluation Directory’’ with the term ‘‘Chart
* * * * * Supplement’’, and make an editorial
as the anticipated impact is so minimal.
Since this is a routine matter that will ASO FL E2 Milton, FL [New] change to the airspace designation.
only affect air traffic procedures and air Choctaw NOLF, FL DATES: Comments must be received on
navigation, it is certified that this (Lat. 30°30′25″ N, long. 86°57′35″ W) or before April 19, 2018.
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26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace eRulemaking Portal at http://
preparation of a Regulatory Evaluation Designated as an Extension to a Class D www.regulations.gov. See the ‘‘Public
as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Surface Area. Participation and Request for
Since this is a routine matter that will * * * * * Comments’’ portion of the
only affect air traffic procedures and air ASO NC E4 Jacksonville, NC [Amended] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for
navigation, it is certified that this further instructions on submitting
New River MCAS, NC
proposed rule, when promulgated, will (Lat. 34°42′30″ N, long. 77°26′23″ W)
comments.
not have a significant economic impact New River TACAN FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
on a substantial number of small entities (Lat. 34°42′26″ N, long. 77°26′25″ W) you have questions about this proposed
under the criteria of the Regulatory That airspace extending upward from the rulemaking, call or email Lieutenant
Flexibility Act. surface within 3.2 miles each side of New Justin Heck, Sector Charleston Office of
Environmental Review River TACAN 239° radial, extending from the Waterways Management, Coast Guard;
5-mile radius of New River MCAS to 7 miles telephone (843) 740–3184, email
This proposal would be subject to an southwest of the TACAN. This Class E
Justin.C.Heck@uscg.mil.
environmental analysis in accordance airspace area is effective during the specific
days and times established in advance by a SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
with FAA Order 1050.1F,
Notice to Airmen. The effective days and
‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and I. Table of Abbreviations
times will thereafter be continuously
Procedures’’ prior to any FAA final published in the Chart Supplement. CFR Code of Federal Regulations
regulatory action. DHS Department of Homeland Security
Issued in College Park, Georgia, on
E.O. Executive order
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 February 23, 2018.
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Ryan W. Almasy, NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Pub. L. Public Law
Navigation (air).
Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. § Section
The Proposed Amendment [FR Doc. 2018–04326 Filed 3–2–18; 8:45 am] U.S.C. United States Code
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In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration II. Background, Purpose, and Legal
proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as Basis
follows: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
On January 11, 2018, the Coast Guard
SECURITY
was notified by the City of Charleston
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, about the Cooper River Bridge 10–K
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR Coast Guard
Run, which will be held on April 7,
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND 2018, and will impact waters of the
REPORTING POINTS 33 CFR Part 165
Cooper River and Town Creek Reaches
[Docket Number USCG–2018–0032] in Charleston, South Carolina. The
■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 purpose of this proposed rule is to
RIN 1625–AA00
continues to read as follows: ensure the safety of the runners, the
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, Safety Zone; Cooper River Bridge Run, general public, and vessels on the
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, Cooper River, and Town Creek navigable waters during the scheduled
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. Reaches, Charleston, SC event.
The Coast Guard is requesting that
§ 71.1 [Amended] AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. interested parties provide comments
■ 2. The incorporation by reference in ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. within a shortened comment period of
14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation 15 days instead of a standard 30 days for
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to
Administration Order 7400.11B, this notice of proposed rulemaking.
establish a safety zone on the waters of
Airspace Designations and Reporting The Coast Guard believes a shortened
Cooper River and Town Creek Reaches
Points, dated August 3, 2017, and comment period is necessary and
in Charleston, South Carolina during the
effective September 15, 2017, is reasonable because the safety zone is
Cooper River Bridge Run. The Cooper
amended as follows: necessary to ensure the safety of event
River Bridge Run is a 10–K run across
Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace. the Arthur Ravenel Bridge. The safety participants, the general public, vessels
zone is necessary for the safety of the and these navigable waters during the
* * * * *
runners and the general public during race. Any delay in making this final rule
ASO NC D Jacksonville, NC [Amended] effective by allowing comments for
this event. This proposed rulemaking
New River MCAS, NC would prohibit persons and vessels more than 15 days would not be in the
(Lat. 34°42′30″ N, long. 77°26′23″ W) from entering, transiting through, best interest of public safety.
Albert J. Ellis Airport, NC
anchoring in, or remaining within the The Coast Guard proposes this
(Lat. 34°49′45″ N, long. 77°36′44″ W) rulemaking under authority in 33 U.S.C.
safety zone unless authorized by the
That airspace extending upward from the
Captain of the Port Charleston or a 1231.
surface to and including 2,500 feet MSL
within a 5-mile radius of New River MCAS, designated representative. We invite III. Discussion of Proposed Rule
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and that airspace extending upward from the your comments on this proposed The Coast Guard proposes to establish
surface to and including 2,600 feet MSL rulemaking. a safety zone on the waters of the
within a 4.2-mile radius of Albert J. Ellis DATES: Comments and related material Cooper River and Town Creek Reaches
Airport. This Class D airspace area is must be received by the Coast Guard on
effective during the specific days and times
in Charleston, South Carolina from 7:30
established in advance by a Notice to
or before March 20, 2018. a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on April 7, 2018,
Airmen. The effective days and times will ADDRESSES: You may submit comments during the Cooper River Bridge Run.
thereafter be continuously published in the identified by docket number USCG– The duration of the zone is intended to
Chart Supplement. 2018–0032 using the Federal ensure the safety of event participants,
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| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | Comments must be received on or before April 19, 2018. | |
| Contact | John Fornito, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 305-6364. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 9243 | |
| CFR Associated | Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air) |
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