Proposed Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace, Elizabeth City, NC, 33837-33839 [2017-15288]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 139 / Friday, July 21, 2017 / Proposed Rules List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). The Proposal The FAA is proposing an amendment to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by establishing Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.4-mile radius of Woodruff County Airport, Augusta, AR, to accommodate new special instrument approach procedures. Controlled airspace is needed for the safety and management of IFR operations at the airport. Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6005 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 E airspace designations listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS Availability and Summary of Documents Proposed 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. ■ 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, is non-controversial and unlikely to result in adverse or negative comments. 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 rule, when promulgated, would 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 will 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. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:40 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 241001 The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, 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 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR 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. § 71.1 [Amended] 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, and effective September 15, 2016, is amended as follows: ■ Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth. * * * * * ASW AR E5 Augusta, AR [New] Woodruff County Airport, AR (Lat. 35°16′19″ N., long. 091°16′13″ W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.4-mile radius of Woodruff County Airport. Issued in Fort Worth, TX, on July 12, 2017. Walter Tweedy, Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center. [FR Doc. 2017–15285 Filed 7–20–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2016–0384; Airspace Docket No. 17–ASO–14] Proposed Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace, Elizabeth City, NC Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: This action proposes to remove the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) part-time status from the legal description of the Class E airspace area designated as an extension at Elizabeth City CGAS/Regional Airport, Elizabeth SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 33837 City, NC, and add NOTAM part-time language information to Class E surface area airspace. This proposal would bring the airspace descriptions in line with the airspace hours listed in the applicable Chart Supplement. This action also would update the geographic coordinates of the airport and the Woodville non-directional radio beacon (NDB) in the associated Class D and E airspace. Also, an editorial change would be made to the Class D and E surface area airspace legal descriptions replacing Airport/Facility Directory with the term Chart Supplement. Comments must be received on or before September 5, 2017. DATES: 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– 2016–0384; Airspace Docket No. 17– ASO–14, 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. 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. ADDRESSES: 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: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\21JYP1.SGM 21JYP1 33838 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 139 / Friday, July 21, 2017 / Proposed Rules 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 Class D and Class E airspace at Elizabeth City CGAS/Regional Airport, Elizabeth City, NC, to ensure the efficient use of airspace within the National Airspace System. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS 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–2016–0384; Airspace Docket No. 17–ASO–14.’’ 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:40 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 241001 comments submitted through https:// www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking documents can also be accessed through the FAA’s Web page at https://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 7400.11A, 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. The Proposal The FAA is considering an amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by eliminating the NOTAM information that reads, ‘‘This Class D airspace 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 Airport/Facility Directory.’’ from the regulatory text of Class E airspace designated as an extension to Class D, Elizabeth City CGAS/Regional Airport, Elizabeth City, NC. This proposal also would add NOTAM part-time status information to the regulatory text in Class E surface area airspace. This would bring the airspace descriptions in Order 7400.11A in line with the airspace hours listed in the applicable Chart Supplement. Additionally, the geographic coordinates of the airport and Woodville NDB would be adjusted to coincide with the FAAs aeronautical database. Class D and Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 5000, 6002, 6004, and 6005, respectively, of FAA Order 7400.11A, PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 dated August 3, 2016, and effective September 15, 2016, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class D and E airspace designations listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order. Regulatory Notices and Analyses The FAA has determined that this 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 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. § 71.1 [Amended] 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, effective September 15, 2016, is amended as follows: ■ E:\FR\FM\21JYP1.SGM 21JYP1 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 139 / Friday, July 21, 2017 / Proposed Rules Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace. * * * * ASO NC D * Elizabeth City, NC [Amended] Elizabeth City CGAS/Regional Airport, NC (Lat. 36°15′38″ N., long. 76°10′28″ W.) That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 2,500 feet within a 4.1-mile radius of Elizabeth City CGAS/ 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. Paragraph 6002 Airspace. Class E Surface Area * * * * ASO NC E2 * Elizabeth City, NC [Amended] Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Designated as an Extension to a Class D Surface Area. * * ASO NC E4 * * Elizabeth City, NC [Amended] Elizabeth City CGAS/Regional Airport, NC (Lat. 36°15′38″ N., long. 76°10′28″ W.) Elizabeth City VOR/DME (Lat. 36°15′27″ N., long. 76°10′32″ W.) Woodville NDB (Lat. 36°15′47″ N., long. 76°17′53″ W.) That airspace extending upward from the surface within 1.6 miles each side of Elizabeth City VOR/DME 189° radial, extending from the 4.1-mile radius of Elizabeth City CGAS/Regional Airport to 9.5 miles south of the VOR/DME; within 3.3 miles each side of Elizabeth City VOR/DME 357° radial, extending from the 4.1-mile radius of Elizabeth City CGAS/Regional Airport to 7 miles north of the VOR/DME; within 1.2 miles each side of the 079° bearing from the Woodville NDB, extending from 4.1mile radius of the airport to the NDB. Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth. * * * sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS ASO NC E5 * Elizabeth City, NC [Amended] 16:40 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 241001 BILLING CODE 4910–13–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 17 CFR Part 230 [Release No. 33–10390; File No. S7–06–17] Covered Securities Pursuant to Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1933 Securities and Exchange Commission. ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: The Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) proposes for comment an amendment to Rule 146 under Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1933 (‘‘Securities Act’’), as amended, to designate certain securities on Investors Exchange LLC (‘‘IEX’’ or ‘‘Exchange’’) as covered securities for purposes of Section 18(b) of the Securities Act. Covered securities under Section 18(b) of the Securities Act are exempt from state law registration requirements. SUMMARY: Comments should be received on or before August 21, 2017. ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: DATES: Electronic Comments • Use the Commission’s Internet comment form (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/proposed.shtml); or • Send an email to rule-comments@ sec.gov. Please include File Number S7–06–17 on the subject line. • Use the Federal eRulemaking Portal (https://www.regulations.gov). Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Paper Comments * Elizabeth City CGAS/Regional Airport, NC (Lat. 36°15′38″ N., long. 76°10′28″ W.) Elizabeth City VOR/DME (Lat. 36°15′27″ N., long. 76°10′32″ W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 7-mile radius of Elizabeth City CGAS/Regional Airport, and within 8 miles east and 4 miles west of Elizabeth City VOR/DME 189° radial, extending from the VOR/DME to 9.5 miles south of the VOR/DME. VerDate Sep<11>2014 [FR Doc. 2017–15288 Filed 7–20–17; 8:45 am] RIN 3235–AM07 Elizabeth City CGAS/Regional Airport, NC (Lat. 36°15′38″ N., long. 76°10′28″ W.) Within a 4.1-mile radius of Elizabeth City CGAS/Regional 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. * Issued in College Park, Georgia, on July 10, 2017. Ryan W. Almasy, Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. • Send paper comments in triplicate to Brent J. Fields, Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549– 1090. All submissions should refer to File Number S7–06–17. This file number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently, please use only one method. The Commission will PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 33839 post all comments on the Commission’s Internet Web site (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/proposed.shtml). Comments are also available for Web site viewing and printing in the Commission’s Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549, on official business days between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. All comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. Studies, memoranda or other substantive items may be added by the Commission or staff to the comment file during this rulemaking. A notification of the inclusion in the comment file of any such materials will be made available on the Commission’s Web site. To ensure direct electronic receipt of such notifications, sign up through the ‘‘Stay Connected’’ option at www.sec.gov to receive notifications by email. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard Holley III, Assistant Director; Edward Cho, Special Counsel; or Michael Ogershok, Attorney-Adviser, Office of Market Supervision, at (202) 551–5777, Division of Trading and Markets, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549–7010. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Introduction In 1996, Congress amended Section 18 of the Securities Act to exempt from state registration requirements securities listed, or authorized for listing, on the New York Stock Exchange LLC (‘‘NYSE’’), the American Stock Exchange LLC (‘‘Amex’’) (now known as NYSE American LLC),1 or the National 1 On October 1, 2008, NYSE Euronext acquired The Amex Membership Corporation (‘‘AMC’’) pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated January 17, 2008 (‘‘Merger’’). In connection with the Merger, NYSE Amex’s predecessor, Amex, a subsidiary of AMC, became a subsidiary of NYSE Euronext called NYSE Alternext US LLC (‘‘NYSE Alternext’’). See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 58673 (September 29, 2008), 73 FR 57707 (October 3, 2008) (SR–NYSE–2008–60 and SR– Amex 2008–62) (approving the Merger). In 2009, NYSE Alternext changed its name to NYSE Amex LLC (‘‘NYSE Amex’’). See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 59575 (March 13, 2009), 74 FR 11803 (March 19, 2009) (SR–NYSEALTR–2009–24) (approving the name change). In 2012, NYSE Amex changed its name from NYSE Amex LLC to NYSE MKT LLC (‘‘NYSE MKT’’). See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 67037 (May 21, 2012), 77 FR 31415 (May 25, 2012) (SR–NYSEAmex–2012–32) (publishing notice of the name change to NYSE MKT LLC). Effective July 24, 2017, NYSE MKT intends to change its name from NYSE MKT LLC to NYSE American LLC (‘‘NYSE American’’). See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 80283 (March E:\FR\FM\21JYP1.SGM Continued 21JYP1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 139 (Friday, July 21, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 33837-33839]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-15288]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2016-0384; Airspace Docket No. 17-ASO-14]


Proposed Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace, Elizabeth 
City, NC

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to remove the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) 
part-time status from the legal description of the Class E airspace 
area designated as an extension at Elizabeth City CGAS/Regional 
Airport, Elizabeth City, NC, and add NOTAM part-time language 
information to Class E surface area airspace. This proposal would bring 
the airspace descriptions in line with the airspace hours listed in the 
applicable Chart Supplement. This action also would update the 
geographic coordinates of the airport and the Woodville non-directional 
radio beacon (NDB) in the associated Class D and E airspace. Also, an 
editorial change would be made to the Class D and E surface area 
airspace legal descriptions replacing Airport/Facility Directory with 
the term Chart Supplement.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 5, 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-
0384; Airspace Docket No. 17-ASO-14, 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.
    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:

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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 Class D and Class E airspace at Elizabeth City CGAS/
Regional Airport, Elizabeth City, NC, to ensure the efficient use of 
airspace within the National Airspace System.

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-2016-0384; Airspace Docket No. 17-ASO-14.'' 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.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 7400.11A, 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.

The Proposal

    The FAA is considering an amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal 
Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by eliminating the NOTAM information that 
reads, ``This Class D airspace 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 Airport/
Facility Directory.'' from the regulatory text of Class E airspace 
designated as an extension to Class D, Elizabeth City CGAS/Regional 
Airport, Elizabeth City, NC.
    This proposal also would add NOTAM part-time status information to 
the regulatory text in Class E surface area airspace. This would bring 
the airspace descriptions in Order 7400.11A in line with the airspace 
hours listed in the applicable Chart Supplement. Additionally, the 
geographic coordinates of the airport and Woodville NDB would be 
adjusted to coincide with the FAAs aeronautical database.
    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 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 Federal Aviation 
Administration Order 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and Reporting 
Points, dated August 3, 2016, effective September 15, 2016, is amended 
as follows:

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Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.

* * * * *

ASO NC D Elizabeth City, NC [Amended]

Elizabeth City CGAS/Regional Airport, NC
    (Lat. 36[deg]15'38'' N., long. 76[deg]10'28'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
2,500 feet within a 4.1-mile radius of Elizabeth City CGAS/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.

Paragraph 6002 Class E Surface Area Airspace.

* * * * *

ASO NC E2 Elizabeth City, NC [Amended]

Elizabeth City CGAS/Regional Airport, NC
    (Lat. 36[deg]15'38'' N., long. 76[deg]10'28'' W.)

    Within a 4.1-mile radius of Elizabeth City CGAS/Regional 
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.

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

* * * * *

ASO NC E4 Elizabeth City, NC [Amended]

Elizabeth City CGAS/Regional Airport, NC
    (Lat. 36[deg]15'38'' N., long. 76[deg]10'28'' W.)
Elizabeth City VOR/DME
    (Lat. 36[deg]15'27'' N., long. 76[deg]10'32'' W.)
Woodville NDB
    (Lat. 36[deg]15'47'' N., long. 76[deg]17'53'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within 1.6 miles 
each side of Elizabeth City VOR/DME 189[deg] radial, extending from 
the 4.1-mile radius of Elizabeth City CGAS/Regional Airport to 9.5 
miles south of the VOR/DME; within 3.3 miles each side of Elizabeth 
City VOR/DME 357[deg] radial, extending from the 4.1-mile radius of 
Elizabeth City CGAS/Regional Airport to 7 miles north of the VOR/
DME; within 1.2 miles each side of the 079[deg] bearing from the 
Woodville NDB, extending from 4.1-mile radius of the airport to the 
NDB.

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

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ASO NC E5 Elizabeth City, NC [Amended]

Elizabeth City CGAS/Regional Airport, NC
    (Lat. 36[deg]15'38'' N., long. 76[deg]10'28'' W.)
Elizabeth City VOR/DME
    (Lat. 36[deg]15'27'' N., long. 76[deg]10'32'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 7-mile radius of Elizabeth City CGAS/Regional Airport, and 
within 8 miles east and 4 miles west of Elizabeth City VOR/DME 
189[deg] radial, extending from the VOR/DME to 9.5 miles south of 
the VOR/DME.

    Issued in College Park, Georgia, on July 10, 2017.
Ryan W. Almasy,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic 
Organization.
[FR Doc. 2017-15288 Filed 7-20-17; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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