Proposed Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace for the Following Pennsylvania Towns; Lancaster, PA; Reading, PA; and Williamsport, PA, 16955-16957 [2017-06759]
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Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 66 / Friday, April 7, 2017 / Proposed Rules
Issued in College Park, Georgia, on March
27, 2017
Joey L. Medders,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group,
Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic
Organization.
[FR Doc. 2017–06751 Filed 4–6–17; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9377; Airspace
Docket No. 16–AEA–8]
Proposed Amendment of Class D and
Class E Airspace for the Following
Pennsylvania Towns; Lancaster, PA;
Reading, PA; and Williamsport, PA
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
This action proposes to
amend Class E airspace designated as an
extension to Class D airspace by
removing the Notice to Airmen
(NOTAM) part-time status at Lancaster
Airport, Lancaster, PA; Reading
Regional Airport/Carl A. Spaatz Field,
Reading, PA; and Williamsport Regional
Airport, Williamsport, PA. This action
would also update the geographic
coordinates of these airports and the
Picture Rocks navigation aid listed in
this proposed rule. Controlled airspace
is necessary for the safety and
management of instrument flight rules
(IFR) operations at these airports.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before May 22, 2017.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this
proposal 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–
2016–9377; Airspace Docket No. 16–
AEA–8, at the beginning of your
comments. You may also submit and
review received comments through the
Internet at https://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.
The Docket is on the ground floor of the
building at the above address.
FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, and
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subsequent amendments can be viewed
on line at https://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 7400.11A at NARA, call 202–741–
6030, or go to https://www.archives.gov/
federal_register/code_of_federalregulations/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:
Communications should identify both
docket numbers and be submitted in
triplicate to the address listed above.
You may also submit comments through
the Internet at https://
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–2016–9377; Airspace
Docket No. 16–AEA–8.’’ 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. A
report summarizing each substantive
public contact with FAA personnel
concerned with this rulemaking will be
filed in the docket.
Authority for This Rulemaking
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
regarding aviation safety is found in
Title 49 of the United States Code.
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator.
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the
agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
promulgated under the authority
described in Subtitle VII, Part, A,
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
section, the FAA is charged with
prescribing regulations to assign the use
of airspace necessary to ensure the
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
airspace. This regulation is within the
scope of that authority as it would
amend controlled airspace in the
respective Class D and Class E airspace
areas at Lancaster Airport, Lancaster,
PA; Reading Regional Airport/Carl A.
Spaatz Field, Reading, PA; and
Williamsport Regional Airport,
(formerly Williamsport-Lycoming
County Airport), Williamsport, PA.
Availability of NPRMs
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.
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An electronic copy of this document
may be downloaded from and
comments submitted through https://
www.regulations.gov. Recently
published rulemaking documents can
also be accessed through the FAA’s Web
page at https://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 (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 7400.11A, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points,
dated August 3, 2016, and effective
September 15, 2016. FAA Order
7400.11A is publicly available as listed
in the ADDRESSES section of this
document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
air traffic service routes, and reporting
points.
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The Proposal
The FAA is considering an
amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal
Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by
removing the NOTAM part-time status
of the Class E airspace designated as an
extension to a Class D surface area at
Lancaster Airport, Lancaster, PA;
Reading Regional Airport/Carl A. Spaatz
Field, Reading, PA; and Williamsport
Regional Airport, Williamsport, PA.
Also, Class D airspace, Class E surface
airspace, and Class E airspace areas
extending upward from 700 feet or more
above the surface would be amended by
updating the geographic coordinates of
these airports, as well as the Picture
Rocks Non-directional radio beacon
(NDB). Also, this action would update
the name of Williamsport Regional
Airport (formerly WilliamsportLycoming County Airport).
Class D and Class E airspace
designations are published in Paragraph
5000, 6002, 6004, and 6005,
respectively, of FAA Order 7400.11A,
dated August 3, 2016, and effective
September 15, 2016, 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.
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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).
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The Proposed Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as
follows:
Paragraph 6002
Airspace.
Class E Surface Area
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2. The incorporation by reference in
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 3, 2016, effective
September 15, 2016, is amended as
follows:
AEA PA E2 Lancaster, PA [Amended]
Lancaster Airport, PA
(Lat. 40°07′20″ N., long. 76°17′40″ W.)
Lancaster VORTAC
(Lat. 40°07′12″ N., long. 76°17′29″ W.)
Within a 4.1-mile radius of Lancaster
Airport, and that airspace extending upward
from the surface within 2.7 miles each side
of the Lancaster VORTAC 260° radial
extending from the VORTAC to 7.4 miles
west of the VORTAC, and within 2.7 miles
each side of the Lancaster VORTAC 128°
radial extending from the VORTAC to 7.4
miles southeast of the VORTAC, and within
1.8 miles each side of the Lancaster VORTAC
055° radial extending from the VORTAC to
4.4 miles northeast of the VORTAC. 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
(previously called Airport/Facility Directory).
Paragraph 5000
Class D Airspace.
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AEA PA E2 Reading, PA [Amended]
Reading Regional Airport/Carl A Spaatz
Field, PA
(Lat. 40°22′43″ N., long. 75°57′55″ W.)
That airspace extending from the surface
within a 4.8-mile radius of Reading Regional/
Carl A. Spaatz Field, and within 4-miles
either side of the 172° bearing from the
airport, extending from the 4.8-mile radius,
to 10.1-miles south of the airport. This Class
E airspace area 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 (previously called
Airport/Facility Directory).
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
REPORTING POINTS
1. The authority citation for Part 71
continues to read as follows:
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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.
§ 71.1
[Amended]
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AEA PA D Lancaster, PA [Amended]
Lancaster Airport, PA
(Lat. 40°07′20″ N., long. 76°17′40″ W.)
That airspace extending upward from the
surface to and including 2,900 feet MSL
within a 4.1-mile radius of Lancaster Airport.
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
(previously called Airport/Facility Directory).
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AEA PA D Reading, PA [Amended]
Reading Regional Airport/Carl A Spaatz
Field, PA
(Lat. 40°22′43″ N., long. 75°57′55″ W.)
That airspace extending upward from the
surface to and including 2,800 feet MSL
within a 4.8-mile radius of Reading Regional/
Carl A. Spaatz Field. This Class D airspace
area 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 (previously called Airport/
Facility Directory).
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AEA PA D Williamsport, PA [Amended]
Williamsport Regional Airport, PA
(Lat. 41°14′30″ N., long. 76°55′18″ W.)
That airspace extending upward from the
surface to and including 3,000 feet MSL
within a 4.2-mile radius of Williamsport
Regional Airport. 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 (previously called Airport/
Facility Directory).
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AEA PA E2 Williamsport, PA [Amended]
Williamsport Regional Airport, PA
(Lat. 41°14′30″ N., long. 76°55′18″ W.)
Within a 4.2-mile radius of Williamsport
Regional Airport; and that airspace extending
upward from the surface within a 7-mile
radius of the airport extending clockwise
from the 270° bearing to the 312° bearing
from the airport and within an 11.3-mile
radius of the airport extending clockwise
from the 312° bearing to the 350° bearing
from the airport and within an 11.3-mile
radius of the airport extending clockwise
from the 004° bearing to the 099° bearing
from the airport and within 3.5 miles south
of the airport east localizer course extending
from the 4.2-mile radius of the airport east to
the 099° bearing from the airport. 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 (previously called
Airport/Facility Directory).
Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace
Designated as an Extension to a Class D
Surface Area.
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AEA PA E4 Lancaster, PA [Amended]
Lancaster Airport, PA
(Lat. 40°07′20″ N., long. 76°17′40″ W.)
Lancaster VORTAC
(Lat. 40°07′12″ N., long. 76°17′29″ W.)
That airspace extending upward from the
surface within 2.7 miles each side of the
Lancaster VORTAC 260° radial extending
from the VORTAC to 7.4 miles west of the
VORTAC, and within 2.7 miles each side of
the Lancaster VORTAC 128° radial extending
from the VORTAC to 7.4 miles southeast of
the VORTAC, and within 1.8 miles each side
of the Lancaster VORTAC 055° radial
extending from the VORTAC to 4.4 miles
northeast of the VORTAC.
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AEA PA E4 Reading, PA [Amended]
Reading Regional Airport/Carl A Spaatz
Field, PA
(Lat. 40°22′43″ N., long. 75°57′55″ W.)
That airspace extending upward from the
surface within 4 miles either side of the 172°
bearing from Reading Regional/Carl A.
Spaatz Field extending from the 4.8-mile
radius of the airport to 10.1 miles south of
the airport.
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AEA PA E4 Williamsport, PA [Amended]
Williamsport Regional Airport, PA
(Lat. 41°14′30″ N., long. 76°55′18″ W.)
That airspace extending upward from the
surface within a 7-mile radius of
Williamsport Regional Airport extending
clockwise from a 270° bearing to the 312°
bearing from the airport and within an 11.3mile radius of the airport extending
clockwise from the 312° bearing to the 350°
bearing from the airport and within an 11.3mile radius of the airport extending
clockwise from the 004° bearing to the 099°
bearing from the airport and within 3.5 miles
south of the airport east localizer course
extending from the 4.2-mile radius of the
airport east to the 099° bearing from the
airport.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0070; Airspace
Docket No. 17–ASO–2]
Proposed Amendment of Class E
Airspace, Fayetteville, TN
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John
Fornito, Operations Support Group,
Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
Administration, P.O. Box 20636,
Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone 404
305–6364.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Authority for This Rulemaking
This action proposes to
amend Class E airspace at Fayetteville,
TN, as the Kelso Non-Directional
Beacon (NDB) has been
decommissioned, requiring airspace
reconfiguration at Fayetteville
Municipal Airport. Controlled airspace
is necessary for the safety and
management of instrument flight rules
(IFR) operations at the airport. This
action also would update the geographic
coordinates of the airport.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before May 22, 2017.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this
proposal to: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., West Bldg
Ground Floor, Rm. W12–140,
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
regarding aviation safety is found in
Title 49 of the United States Code.
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator.
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the
agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
promulgated under the authority
described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
section, the FAA is charged with
prescribing regulations to assign the use
of airspace necessary to ensure the
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
airspace. This regulation is within the
scope of that authority as it would
amend Class E airspace at Fayetteville
Municipal Airport, Fayetteville, TN.
SUMMARY:
AEA PA E5 Williamsport, PA [Amended]
Williamsport Regional Airport, PA
(Lat. 41°14′30″ N., long. 76°55′18″ W.)
Picture Rocks NDB
(Lat. 41°16′37″ N., long. 76°42′36″ W.)
Williamsport Hospital, Point In Space
Coordinates
(Lat. 41°14′43″ N., long. 77°00′04″ W.)
That airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface within a 17.9-mile
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Washington, DC 20590; Telephone: 1–
800–647–5527, or 202–366–9826. You
must identify the Docket No. FAA–
2017–0070; Airspace Docket No. 17–
ASO–2, at the beginning of your
comments. You may also submit and
review received comments through the
Internet at https://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.
The Docket is on the ground floor of the
building at the above address.
FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, and
subsequent amendments can be viewed
on line at https://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 7400.11A at NARA, call 202–741–
6030, or go to https://www.archives.gov/
federal_register/code_of_federalregulations/ibr_locations.html.
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on
September 15.
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AEA PA E5 Reading, PA [Amended]
Reading Regional Airport/Carl A Spaatz
Field, PA
(Lat. 40°22′43″ N., long. 75°57′55″ W.)
That airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface within a 10.3-mile
radius of Reading Regional/Carl A. Spaatz
Field.
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Issued in College Park, Georgia, on March
27, 2017.
Joey L. Medders,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group,
Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic
Organization.
AGENCY:
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas
Extending Upward from 700 feet or More
Above the Surface of the Earth.
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radius of Williamsport Regional Airport
extending clockwise from the 025° bearing to
the 067° bearing from the airport, and within
a 12.6-mile radius of Williamsport Regional
Airport extending clockwise from the 067°
bearing to a 099° bearing from the airport,
and within a 6.7-mile radius of Williamsport
Regional Airport extending clockwise from
the 099° bearing to the 270° bearing from the
airport, and within a 17.9-mile radius of
Williamsport Regional Airport extending
clockwise from the 270° bearing to the 312°
bearing from the airport and within a 19.6mile radius of Williamsport Regional Airport
extending clockwise from the 312° bearing to
the 350° bearing from the airport and within
a 6.7-mile radius of Williamsport Regional
Airport extending clockwise from the 350°
bearing to the 025° bearing from the airport
and within 4.4 miles each side of the
Williamsport Regional Airport ILS localizer
east course extending from the Picture Rocks
NDB to 11.3 miles east of the NDB; and that
airspace within a 6-mile radius of the point
in space (lat. 41°14′43″ N., long. 77°00′04″
W.) serving Williamsport Hospital.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2016-9377; Airspace Docket No. 16-AEA-8]
Proposed Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace for the
Following Pennsylvania Towns; Lancaster, PA; Reading, PA; and
Williamsport, PA
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend Class E airspace designated as
an extension to Class D airspace by removing the Notice to Airmen
(NOTAM) part-time status at Lancaster Airport, Lancaster, PA; Reading
Regional Airport/Carl A. Spaatz Field, Reading, PA; and Williamsport
Regional Airport, Williamsport, PA. This action would also update the
geographic coordinates of these airports and the Picture Rocks
navigation aid listed in this proposed rule. Controlled airspace is
necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules
(IFR) operations at these airports.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 22, 2017.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal 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-
2016-9377; Airspace Docket No. 16-AEA-8, at the beginning of your
comments. You may also submit and review received comments through the
Internet at https://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. The Docket is on
the ground floor of the building at the above address.
FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, and
subsequent amendments can be viewed on line at https://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 7400.11A at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to
https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal-regulations/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 rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described
in Subtitle VII, Part, A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section,
the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority
as it would amend controlled airspace in the respective Class D and
Class E airspace areas at Lancaster Airport, Lancaster, PA; Reading
Regional Airport/Carl A. Spaatz Field, Reading, PA; and Williamsport
Regional Airport, (formerly Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport),
Williamsport, PA.
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 the address listed above. You may also submit comments
through the Internet at https://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-2016-9377; Airspace Docket No. 16-AEA-8.'' 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. 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 https://www.regulations.gov. Recently
published rulemaking documents can also be accessed through the FAA's
Web page at https://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 (see the ADDRESSES section for address and phone number) between
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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 7400.11A, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, and effective
September 15, 2016. FAA Order 7400.11A is publicly available as listed
in the ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and
reporting points.
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The Proposal
The FAA is considering an amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal
Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by removing the NOTAM part-time status of
the Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class D surface
area at Lancaster Airport, Lancaster, PA; Reading Regional Airport/Carl
A. Spaatz Field, Reading, PA; and Williamsport Regional Airport,
Williamsport, PA. Also, Class D airspace, Class E surface airspace, and
Class E airspace areas extending upward from 700 feet or more above the
surface would be amended by updating the geographic coordinates of
these airports, as well as the Picture Rocks Non-directional radio
beacon (NDB). Also, this action would update the name of Williamsport
Regional Airport (formerly Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport).
Class D and Class E airspace designations are published in
Paragraph 5000, 6002, 6004, and 6005, respectively, of FAA Order
7400.11A, dated August 3, 2016, and effective September 15, 2016, 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:
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 7400.11A,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016,
effective September 15, 2016, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.
* * * * *
AEA PA D Lancaster, PA [Amended]
Lancaster Airport, PA
(Lat. 40[deg]07'20'' N., long. 76[deg]17'40'' W.)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
2,900 feet MSL within a 4.1-mile radius of Lancaster Airport. 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 (previously called Airport/Facility Directory).
* * * * *
AEA PA D Reading, PA [Amended]
Reading Regional Airport/Carl A Spaatz Field, PA
(Lat. 40[deg]22'43'' N., long. 75[deg]57'55'' W.)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
2,800 feet MSL within a 4.8-mile radius of Reading Regional/Carl A.
Spaatz Field. This Class D airspace area 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 (previously called Airport/
Facility Directory).
* * * * *
AEA PA D Williamsport, PA [Amended]
Williamsport Regional Airport, PA
(Lat. 41[deg]14'30'' N., long. 76[deg]55'18'' W.)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
3,000 feet MSL within a 4.2-mile radius of Williamsport Regional
Airport. 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 (previously called Airport/Facility Directory).
* * * * *
Paragraph 6002 Class E Surface Area Airspace.
* * * * *
AEA PA E2 Lancaster, PA [Amended]
Lancaster Airport, PA
(Lat. 40[deg]07'20'' N., long. 76[deg]17'40'' W.)
Lancaster VORTAC
(Lat. 40[deg]07'12'' N., long. 76[deg]17'29'' W.)
Within a 4.1-mile radius of Lancaster Airport, and that airspace
extending upward from the surface within 2.7 miles each side of the
Lancaster VORTAC 260[deg] radial extending from the VORTAC to 7.4
miles west of the VORTAC, and within 2.7 miles each side of the
Lancaster VORTAC 128[deg] radial extending from the VORTAC to 7.4
miles southeast of the VORTAC, and within 1.8 miles each side of the
Lancaster VORTAC 055[deg] radial extending from the VORTAC to 4.4
miles northeast of the VORTAC. 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 (previously called
Airport/Facility Directory).
* * * * *
AEA PA E2 Reading, PA [Amended]
Reading Regional Airport/Carl A Spaatz Field, PA
(Lat. 40[deg]22'43'' N., long. 75[deg]57'55'' W.)
That airspace extending from the surface within a 4.8-mile
radius of Reading Regional/Carl A. Spaatz Field, and within 4-miles
either side of the 172[deg] bearing from the airport, extending from
the 4.8-mile radius, to 10.1-miles south of the airport. This Class
E airspace area 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 (previously called Airport/Facility Directory).
* * * * *
AEA PA E2 Williamsport, PA [Amended]
Williamsport Regional Airport, PA
(Lat. 41[deg]14'30'' N., long. 76[deg]55'18'' W.)
Within a 4.2-mile radius of Williamsport Regional Airport; and
that airspace extending upward from the surface within a 7-mile
radius of the airport extending clockwise from the 270[deg] bearing
to the 312[deg] bearing from the airport and within an 11.3-mile
radius of the airport extending clockwise from the 312[deg] bearing
to the 350[deg] bearing from the airport and within an 11.3-mile
radius of the airport extending clockwise from the 004[deg] bearing
to the 099[deg] bearing from the airport and within 3.5 miles south
of the airport east localizer course extending from the 4.2-mile
radius of the airport east to the 099[deg] bearing from the airport.
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 (previously called Airport/Facility Directory).
Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Designated as an Extension to a
Class D Surface Area.
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AEA PA E4 Lancaster, PA [Amended]
Lancaster Airport, PA
(Lat. 40[deg]07'20'' N., long. 76[deg]17'40'' W.)
Lancaster VORTAC
(Lat. 40[deg]07'12'' N., long. 76[deg]17'29'' W.)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within 2.7 miles
each side of the Lancaster VORTAC 260[deg] radial extending from the
VORTAC to 7.4 miles west of the VORTAC, and within 2.7 miles each
side of the Lancaster VORTAC 128[deg] radial extending from the
VORTAC to 7.4 miles southeast of the VORTAC, and within 1.8 miles
each side of the Lancaster VORTAC 055[deg] radial extending from the
VORTAC to 4.4 miles northeast of the VORTAC.
* * * * *
AEA PA E4 Reading, PA [Amended]
Reading Regional Airport/Carl A Spaatz Field, PA
(Lat. 40[deg]22'43'' N., long. 75[deg]57'55'' W.)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within 4 miles
either side of the 172[deg] bearing from Reading Regional/Carl A.
Spaatz Field extending from the 4.8-mile radius of the airport to
10.1 miles south of the airport.
* * * * *
AEA PA E4 Williamsport, PA [Amended]
Williamsport Regional Airport, PA
(Lat. 41[deg]14'30'' N., long. 76[deg]55'18'' W.)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 7-mile
radius of Williamsport Regional Airport extending clockwise from a
270[deg] bearing to the 312[deg] bearing from the airport and within
an 11.3-mile radius of the airport extending clockwise from the
312[deg] bearing to the 350[deg] bearing from the airport and within
an 11.3-mile radius of the airport extending clockwise from the
004[deg] bearing to the 099[deg] bearing from the airport and within
3.5 miles south of the airport east localizer course extending from
the 4.2-mile radius of the airport east to the 099[deg] bearing from
the airport.
* * * * *
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward from 700
feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.
* * * * *
AEA PA E5 Reading, PA [Amended]
Reading Regional Airport/Carl A Spaatz Field, PA
(Lat. 40[deg]22'43'' N., long. 75[deg]57'55'' W.)
That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 10.3-mile radius of Reading Regional/Carl A. Spaatz Field.
* * * * *
AEA PA E5 Williamsport, PA [Amended]
Williamsport Regional Airport, PA
(Lat. 41[deg]14'30'' N., long. 76[deg]55'18'' W.)
Picture Rocks NDB
(Lat. 41[deg]16'37'' N., long. 76[deg]42'36'' W.)
Williamsport Hospital, Point In Space Coordinates
(Lat. 41[deg]14'43'' N., long. 77[deg]00'04'' W.)
That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 17.9-mile radius of Williamsport Regional Airport extending
clockwise from the 025[deg] bearing to the 067[deg] bearing from the
airport, and within a 12.6-mile radius of Williamsport Regional
Airport extending clockwise from the 067[deg] bearing to a 099[deg]
bearing from the airport, and within a 6.7-mile radius of
Williamsport Regional Airport extending clockwise from the 099[deg]
bearing to the 270[deg] bearing from the airport, and within a 17.9-
mile radius of Williamsport Regional Airport extending clockwise
from the 270[deg] bearing to the 312[deg] bearing from the airport
and within a 19.6-mile radius of Williamsport Regional Airport
extending clockwise from the 312[deg] bearing to the 350[deg]
bearing from the airport and within a 6.7-mile radius of
Williamsport Regional Airport extending clockwise from the 350[deg]
bearing to the 025[deg] bearing from the airport and within 4.4
miles each side of the Williamsport Regional Airport ILS localizer
east course extending from the Picture Rocks NDB to 11.3 miles east
of the NDB; and that airspace within a 6-mile radius of the point in
space (lat. 41[deg]14'43'' N., long. 77[deg]00'04'' W.) serving
Williamsport Hospital.
Issued in College Park, Georgia, on March 27, 2017.
Joey L. Medders,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air
Traffic Organization.
[FR Doc. 2017-06759 Filed 4-6-17; 8:45 am]
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