Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace for the Following Pennsylvania Towns; Lancaster, PA; Reading, PA; and Williamsport, PA, 38016-38018 [2018-16607]
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2018–16–08 Leonardo S.p.A. (Type
Certificate Previously Held By
Finmeccanica S.p.A., AgustaWestland
S.p.A): Amendment 39–19348; Docket
No. FAA–2018–0720; Product Identifier
2017–SW–012–AD.
(a) Applicability
This AD applies to Leonardo S.p.A. (Type
Certificate previously held by Finmeccanica
S.p.A., AgustaWestland S.p.A) Model A109E,
A109S, and AW109SP helicopters with an oil
cooler fan assembly (fan assembly) part
number (P/N) 109–0455–01–103 installed,
certificated in any category.
(b) Unsafe Condition
This AD defines the unsafe condition as
failure of an oil cooler system pulley
assembly (pulley assembly) bearing. This
condition could lead to failure of a fan
assembly, resulting in engine power loss,
transmission failure, and loss of control of
the helicopter.
(c) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective August 20,
2018.
(d) Compliance
You are responsible for performing each
action required by this AD within the
specified compliance time unless it has
already been accomplished prior to that time.
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(e) Required Actions
(1) Within 5 hours time-in-service (TIS),
remove the fan belt from each pulley
assembly and, using a borescope inspect the
grease shield of each bearing P/N
109G6320L01–101 for a crack, leaking grease,
and position of the grease shield.
(i) If there is a crack, any leaking grease,
or if the grease shield is out of position,
before further flight, replace each fan
assembly P/N 109–0455–01–103 on both
sides of the helicopter with a fan assembly
P/N 109–0455–01–101.
(ii) If there are no cracks, no leaking grease,
and the grease shield is correctly positioned,
inspect each bearing P/N 109G6320L01–101
for axial and radial play and freedom of
rotation.
(A) If there is any axial or radial play,
rotation resistance, or binding, before further
flight, replace each fan assembly P/N 109–
0455–01–103 on both sides of the helicopter
with a fan assembly P/N 109–0455–01–101.
(B) If there is no play, no rotation
resistance, and no binding, within 20 hours
TIS, replace each fan assembly P/N 109–
0455–01–103 on both sides of the helicopter
with a fan assembly P/N 109–0455–01–101.
(2) After the effective date of this AD, do
not install a fan assembly P/N 109–0455–01–
103 on any helicopter.
(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Safety Management
Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA,
may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your
proposal to: Eric Haight, Aviation Safety
Engineer, Regulations and Policy Section,
Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, 10101
Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177;
telephone (817) 222 5110; email 9-ASWFTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
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(2) For operations conducted under a 14
CFR part 119 operating certificate or under
14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that
you notify your principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
the local flight standards district office or
certificate holding district office, before
operating any aircraft complying with this
AD through an AMOC.
(g) Additional Information
(1) Leonardo Helicopters Emergency Alert
Service Bulletin (EASB) No. 109EP–153,
EASB No. 109S–075, and EASB No 109SP–
112, all dated March 8, 2017, and which are
not incorporated by reference, contain
additional information about the subject of
this AD. For service information identified in
this AD, contact Leonardo S.p.A. Helicopters,
Matteo Ragazzi, Head of Airworthiness, Viale
G.Agusta 520, 21017 C.Costa di Samarate
(Va) Italy; telephone +39–0331–711756; fax
+39–0331–229046; or at https://
www.leonardocompany.com/-/bulletins. You
may review a copy of the service information
at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy,
Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177.
(2) The subject of this AD is addressed in
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
Emergency AD No. 2017–0046–E, dated
March 10, 2017. You may view the EASA AD
on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating it in Docket No.
FAA–2018–0720.
(h) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
Code: 6322 Rotorcraft Cooling Fan System.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on July 26,
2018.
Scott A. Horn,
Deputy Director for Regulatory Operations,
Compliance & Airworthiness Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9377; Airspace
Docket No. 16–AEA–8]
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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: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action amends 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;
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Reading Regional Airport/Carl A. Spaatz
Field, Reading, PA; and Williamsport
Regional Airport, Williamsport, PA.
This action also updates the geographic
coordinates of these airports and the
Picture Rocks navigation aid listed in
the associated Class D and E airspace.
This action enhances the safety and
airspace management of instrument
flight rules (IFR) operations at the
airport. Also, this action replaces the
outdated term Airport/Facility Directory
with the term Chart Supplement in the
associated Class D and E legal
descriptions.
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, November 8,
2018. The Director of the Federal
Register approves this incorporation by
reference action under title 1, Code of
Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
the annual revision of FAA Order
7400.11 and publication of conforming
amendments.
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can
be viewed online 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 7400.11B at NARA, call (202)
741–6030, or go to https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
ibr-locations.html.
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on
September 15.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
Fornito, Operations Support Group,
Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
Administration, 1701 Columbia Avenue,
College Park, GA 30337; telephone
(404) 305–6364.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Authority for This Rulemaking
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
regarding aviation safety is found in
Title 49 of the United States Code.
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator.
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the
agency’s authority. This 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
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safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
airspace. This regulation is within the
scope of that authority as it amends
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, for
continued safety and management of
IFR operations at these airports.
History
The FAA published a notice of
proposed rulemaking in the Federal
Register (82 FR 16955, April 7, 2017) for
Docket No. FAA–2016–9377 to amend
Class D and Class E airspace at
Lancaster Airport, Lancaster, PA;
Reading Regional Airport/Carl A. Spaatz
Field, Reading, PA; and Williamsport
Regional Airport, Williamsport, PA.
Interested parties were invited to
participate in this rulemaking effort by
submitting written comments on the
proposal to the FAA. One comment was
received supporting the proposal.
Class D and E airspace designations
are published in paragraph 5000, 6002,
6004, and 6005, respectively, of FAA
Order 7400.11B dated August 3, 2017,
and effective September 15, 2017, which
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
part 71.1. The Class D and E airspace
designations listed in this document
will be published subsequently in the
Order.
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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 Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by
amending Class E airspace to remove
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. These
changes are necessary for continued
safety and management of IFR
operations at these airports. The
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geographic coordinates of these airports,
as well as the Picture Rocks nondirectional radio beacon (NDB) are
amended in the associated Class D and
E airspace to coincide with the FAA’s
aeronautical database. This action also
updates the airport name to
Williamsport Regional Airport (formerly
Williamsport-Lycoming County
Airport).
Additionally, an editorial change is
made to the Class D and Class E airspace
legal descriptions replacing Airport/
Facility Directory with the term Chart
Supplement.
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. Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is
not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’
under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not
a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3)
does not warrant preparation of a
regulatory evaluation as the anticipated
impact is so minimal. Since this is a
routine matter that only affects air traffic
procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this rule, when
promulgated, does not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
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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]
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, effective
September 15, 2017, is amended as
follows:
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Paragraph 5000
Class D Airspace.
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AEA PA D Lancaster, PA [Amended]
Lancaster Airport, PA
(Lat. 40°07′21″ 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.
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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.
Environmental Review
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The FAA has determined that this
action qualifies for categorical exclusion
under the National Environmental
Policy Act in accordance with FAA
Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental
Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’
paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action
is not expected to cause any potentially
significant environmental impacts, and
no extraordinary circumstances exist
that warrant preparation of an
environmental assessment.
AEA PA D Williamsport, PA [Amended]
Williamsport Regional Airport, PA
(Lat. 41°14′30″ N, long. 76°55′19″ 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.
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (air).
Adoption of the Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
REPORTING POINTS
1. The authority citation for part 71
continues to read as follows:
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Paragraph 6002
Airspace.
Class E Surface Area
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AEA PA E2 Lancaster, PA [Amended]
Lancaster Airport, PA
(Lat. 40°07′21″ 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. 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.
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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. 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.
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.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas
Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More
Above the Surface of the Earth.
RIN 0694–AH49
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AEA PA E2 Williamsport, PA [Amended]
Williamsport Regional Airport, PA
(Lat. 41°14′30″ N, long. 76°55′19″ W)
Williamsport Regional Airport ILS localizer
(Lat. 41°14′17″ N, long. 76°56′17″ W)
Within a 4.2-mile radius of Williamsport
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.
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AEA PA E4 Lancaster, PA [Amended]
Lancaster Airport, PA
(Lat. 40°07′21″ 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′19″ W)
Williamsport Regional Airport ILS localizer
(Lat. 41°14′17″ N, long. 76°56′17″ W)
That airspace extending upward from the
surface from the 4.2-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°
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AEA PA E5
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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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AEA PA E5
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Williamsport, PA [Amended]
Williamsport Regional Airport, PA
(Lat. 41°14′30″ N, long. 76°55′19″ 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)
Williamsport Regional Airport ILS localizer
(Lat. 41°14′17″ N, long. 76°56′17″ 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° 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.
Issued in College Park, Georgia, on July 26,
2018.
Shawn Reddinger,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group,
Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic
Organization.
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Bureau of Industry and Security
15 CFR Parts 738, 740, 743, 758 and
772
[Docket No. 180228229–8229–01]
U.S.-India Major Defense Partners:
Implementation Under the Export
Administration Regulations of India’s
Membership in the Wassenaar
Arrangement and Addition of India to
Country Group A:5
Bureau of Industry and
Security, Commerce.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
In this rule, the Bureau of
Industry and Security (BIS) amends the
Export Administration Regulations
(EAR) to formally recognize and
implement India’s membership in the
Wassenaar Arrangement (Wassenaar or
WA). Further, BIS removes India from
Country Group A:6 and places it in
Country Group A:5. This action befits
India’s status as a Major Defense Partner
and recognizes the country’s
membership in three of the four export
control regimes: Missile Technology
Control Regime (MTCR), WA and
Australia Group (AG). This rule is
another in the series of rules that
implement reforms to which the United
States and India mutually agreed to
promote global nonproliferation, expand
high technology cooperation and trade,
and ultimately facilitate India’s full
membership in the four multilateral
export control regimes (Nuclear
Suppliers Group, MTCR, WA, and AG).
This rule also makes conforming
amendments.
SUMMARY:
DATES:
This rule is effective August 3,
2018.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Chantal Lakatos, Office of
Nonproliferation and Treaty
Compliance, Bureau of Industry and
Security, by phone: 202–482–1739 or by
email: Chantal.Lakatos@bis.doc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The United States and India continue
their commitment to work together to
strengthen the global nonproliferation
and export control framework and
further transform bilateral export
control cooperation to recognize the full
potential of the global strategic
partnership between the two countries.
This commitment has been realized in
the two countries’ mutually agreed upon
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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]
RIN-2120-AA66
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: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action amends 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 also updates the geographic coordinates
of these airports and the Picture Rocks navigation aid listed in the
associated Class D and E airspace. This action enhances the safety and
airspace management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the
airport. Also, this action replaces the outdated term Airport/Facility
Directory with the term Chart Supplement in the associated Class D and
E legal descriptions.
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, November 8, 2018. The Director of the
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under
title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to the annual
revision of FAA Order 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments.
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online 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 7400.11B at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go
to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on September 15.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Fornito, Operations Support
Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 1701
Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; telephone (404) 305-6364.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Authority for This Rulemaking
The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106
describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's
authority. This 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
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safety of aircraft and the efficient use of airspace. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority as it amends 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, for continued safety and
management of IFR operations at these airports.
History
The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal
Register (82 FR 16955, April 7, 2017) for Docket No. FAA-2016-9377 to
amend Class D and Class E airspace at Lancaster Airport, Lancaster, PA;
Reading Regional Airport/Carl A. Spaatz Field, Reading, PA; and
Williamsport Regional Airport, Williamsport, PA.
Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking
effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. One
comment was received supporting the proposal.
Class D and E airspace designations are published in paragraph
5000, 6002, 6004, and 6005, respectively, of FAA Order 7400.11B dated
August 3, 2017, and effective September 15, 2017, which is incorporated
by reference in 14 CFR part 71.1. The Class D and E airspace
designations listed in this document will be published subsequently in
the Order.
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 Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 by amending Class E airspace to remove 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. These changes are necessary for continued
safety and management of IFR operations at these airports. The
geographic coordinates of these airports, as well as the Picture Rocks
non-directional radio beacon (NDB) are amended in the associated Class
D and E airspace to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database. This
action also updates the airport name to Williamsport Regional Airport
(formerly Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport).
Additionally, an editorial change is made to the Class D and Class
E airspace legal descriptions replacing Airport/Facility Directory with
the term Chart Supplement.
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.
Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory
action'' under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule''
under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26,
1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation
as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter
that only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures,'' paragraph 5-6.5a. This airspace action is not expected to
cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no
extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an
environmental assessment.
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).
Adoption of the Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS
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1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O.
10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.
Sec. 71.1 [Amended]
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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation
Administration Order 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 3, 2017, effective September 15, 2017, is amended
as follows:
Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.
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AEA PA D Lancaster, PA [Amended]
Lancaster Airport, PA
(Lat. 40[deg]07'21'' 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.
* * * * *
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.
* * * * *
AEA PA D Williamsport, PA [Amended]
Williamsport Regional Airport, PA
(Lat. 41[deg]14'30'' N, long. 76[deg]55'19'' 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.
Paragraph 6002 Class E Surface Area Airspace.
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AEA PA E2 Lancaster, PA [Amended]
Lancaster Airport, PA
(Lat. 40[deg]07'21'' 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. 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.
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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. 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.
* * * * *
AEA PA E2 Williamsport, PA [Amended]
Williamsport Regional Airport, PA
(Lat. 41[deg]14'30'' N, long. 76[deg]55'19'' W)
Williamsport Regional Airport ILS localizer
(Lat. 41[deg]14'17'' N, long. 76[deg]56'17'' W)
Within a 4.2-mile radius of Williamsport 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.
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AEA PA E4 Lancaster, PA [Amended]
Lancaster Airport, PA
(Lat. 40[deg]07'21'' 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.
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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.
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AEA PA E4 Williamsport, PA [Amended]
Williamsport Regional Airport, PA
(Lat. 41[deg]14'30'' N, long. 76[deg]55'19'' W)
Williamsport Regional Airport ILS localizer
(Lat. 41[deg]14'17'' N, long. 76[deg]56'17'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface from the 4.2-
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.
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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.
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AEA PA E5 Williamsport, PA [Amended]
Williamsport Regional Airport, PA
(Lat. 41[deg]14'30'' N, long. 76[deg]55'19'' 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)
Williamsport Regional Airport ILS localizer
(Lat. 41[deg]14'17'' N, long. 76[deg]56'17'' 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 July 26, 2018.
Shawn Reddinger,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air
Traffic Organization.
[FR Doc. 2018-16607 Filed 8-2-18; 8:45 am]
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