Amendment of Class E Airspace; Huntsville, AL, 5318-5320 [2020-01567]

Download as PDF 5318 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 20 / Thursday, January 30, 2020 / Rules and Regulations 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 5–6.5.a. 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 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 FAA Order 7400.11D, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 8, 2019, and effective September 15, 2019, is amended as follows: khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with RULES ■ Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace. * * * * * ASO MS D Meridian, MS [Amended] Joe Williams NOLF, MS (Lat. 32°47′56″ N, long. 88°50′04″ W) That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 3,000 feet MSL within a 4.2-mile radius of Joe Williams NOLF. This Class D airspace area is effective during the specific dates and times established by a Notice to Airmen. The effective date and time will thereafter be continuously published in the Chart Supplement. ASO MS D Meridian, MS [Amended] Key Field, MS (Lat. 32°19′57″ N, long. 88°45′07″ W) That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 2,800 feet MSL VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:52 Jan 29, 2020 Jkt 250001 within a 4.5-mile radius of Key Field. 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. ASO MS D Meridian, MS [Amended] NAS Meridian/McCain Field, MS (Lat. 32°33′13″ N, long. 88°33′19″ W) Meridian TACAN (Lat. 32°34′42″ N, long. 88°32′43″ W) That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 2,800 feet MSL within a 5.3-mile radius of NAS Meridian/ McCain Field, and within 1 mile each side of the 009° bearing from the airport extending from the 5.3 mile radius to 5.5 miles north of the airport, and within 1.5 miles each side of the 189° bearing from the airport extending from the 5.3-mile radius to 6 miles south of the airport, and within 1.6 miles each side of the Meridian TACAN 331° radial extending from the 5.3-mile radius to 5.6 miles northwest the Meridian TACAN. 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 6004 Class E Airspace Areas Designated as an Extension to a Class D or Class E Surface Area. * * * * * ASO MS E4 Meridian, MS [Amended] Key Field, MS (Lat. 32°19′57″ N, long. 88°45′07″ W) Meridian VORTAC (Lat. 32°22′42″ N, long. 88°48′15″ W) That airspace extending upward from the surface within 1 mile each side of the 009° bearing from Key Field extending from the 4.5-mile radius of Key Field to 4.9 miles north of Key Field, and within 1 mile each side of the 044° bearing from Key Field extending from the 4.5-mile radius of Key Field to 4.6 miles northeast of Key Field, and within 2.9 miles each side of the Meridian VORTAC 141° radial extending from the 4.5mile radius of Key Field to 11 miles southeast of the Meridian VORTAC, and within 1 mile each side of the 189° bearing from Key Field extending from the 4.5-mile radius of Key Field to 4.6 miles south of Key Field, and within 1 mile each side of the 224° bearing from Key Field extending from the 4.5-mile radius of Key Field to 4.6 miles southwest of Key Field. 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 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth. * * * * * ASO MS E5 Meridian, MS [Amended] Key Field, MS (Lat. 32°19′57″ N, long. 88°45′07″ W) Key Field: RWY 19–LOC (Lat. 32°18′54″ N, long. 88°45′25″ W) PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Meridian VORTAC (Lat. 32°22′42″ N, long. 88°48′15″ W) Key Field: RWY 01–LOC (Lat. 32°20′52″ N, long. 88°45′02″ W) Joe Williams NOLF, MS (Lat. 32°47′56″ N, long. 88°50′04″ W) NAS Meridian/McCain Field, MS (Lat. 32°33′13″ N, long. 88°33′19″ W) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 7-mile radius of Key Field, and within 1 mile west and 1.6 miles of the 009° bearing from Key Field extending from the 7-mile radius of Key Field to 12.5 miles north of Key Field, and within 3.4 miles each side of the 009° bearing from the Key Field: RWY 19–LOC extending from the 7-mile radius of Key Field to 11.1 miles north of the Key Field: RWY 19–LOC, and within 2.2 miles west and 2 miles east of the 044° bearing from Key Field extending from the 7-mile radius of Key Field to 11.6 miles northeast of Key Field, and within 3.6 miles each side of the Meridian VORTAC 141° radial extending from the 7-mile radius of Key Field to 13.9 miles southeast of the Meridian VORTAC, and within 1 mile each side of the 189° bearing from Key Field extending from the 7-mile radius of Key Field to 12.6 miles south of Key Field, and within 3.4 miles each side of the 189° bearing from the Key Field: RWY 01–LOC extending from the 7-mile radius of Key Field to 11.2 miles south of the Key Field: RWY 01–LOC, and within 1.5 miles each side of the Meridian VORTAC 311° radial extending from the 7mile radius of Key Field to 14.3 miles northwest of the Meridian VORTAC, and within a 6.7-mile radius of Joe Williams NOLF, and within a 7.8-mile radius of NAS Meridian/McCain Field, and within 6.7 miles each side of a line from Joe Williams NOLF to NAS Meridian/McCain Field. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 22, 2020. Steve Szukula, Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center. [FR Doc. 2020–01568 Filed 1–29–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2019–1011; Airspace Docket No. 19–ASO–25] RIN 2120–AA66 Amendment of Class E Airspace; Huntsville, AL Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: This action amends the Class E surface airspace and the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface airspace legal descriptions for Huntsville, AL, by SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\30JAR1.SGM 30JAR1 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 20 / Thursday, January 30, 2020 / Rules and Regulations updating the airport reference for Redstone AAF, AL, to include the state identifier ‘‘AL’’ to coincide with the FAA’s aeronautical database and comply with FAA Order 7400.2M, Procedures for Handling Airspace Matters. This action does not change the boundaries, altitudes, or operating requirements of the airspace. Effective 0901 UTC, March 26, 2020. 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. DATES: FAA Order 7400.11D, 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 7400.11D at NARA, email fedreg.legal@nara.gov or go to https:// www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ ibr-locations.html. ADDRESSES: Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222–5711. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with 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 amends the Class E surface airspace and the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface airspace legal descriptions for Huntsville, AL 15:52 Jan 29, 2020 Jkt 250001 The FAA published a Final Rule in the Federal Register (84 FR 49012; September 18, 2019) for Docket No. FAA–2019–0530 amending the Class E surface airspace and the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface and establishing a Class E airspace area designated as an extension to a Class C surface area at Huntsville International-Carl T. Jones Field, Huntsville, AL. In that action, the state identifier ‘‘AL’’ associated with Redstone AAF was inadvertently omitted from the airspace legal descriptions. This action corrects that error. This is an administrative change updating the airport reference for Redstone AAF to include the state identified ‘‘AL’’ in the airspace legal descriptions to coincide with the FAA’s aeronautical database and comply with FAA Order 7400.2M, and does not affect the boundaries, altitudes, or operating requirements of the airspace. Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6002 and 6005 of FAA Order 7400.11D dated August 8, 2019, and effective September 15, 2019, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR part 71.1. The Class E airspace designations listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order. Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: VerDate Sep<11>2014 History This document amends FAA Order 7400.11D, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 8, 2019, and effective September 15, 2019. FAA Order 7400.11D is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11D 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 the Class E surface airspace and the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface airspace legal descriptions for Huntsville, AL, by updating the airport references for Redstone AAF to include the state identifier ‘‘AL’’ to coincide with the FAA’s aeronautical database and comply with FAA Order 7400.2M. Section 553(b)(3)(B) of the Administrative Procedures Act (5. U.S.C.) authorizes agencies to dispense with notice and comment procedure when the agency for ‘‘good cause’’ finds PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 5319 that these procedures are ‘‘impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest.’’ This is an administrative change amending the name of Redstone AAF, AL, to coincide with the FAA’s aeronautical database and comply with FAA Order 7400.2M and does not affect the boundaries, altitudes, or operating requirements of the airspace; therefore, notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary. FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is published yearly and effective on September 15. 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 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 5–6.5.a. 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: E:\FR\FM\30JAR1.SGM 30JAR1 5320 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 20 / Thursday, January 30, 2020 / Rules and Regulations 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 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11D, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 8, 2019, effective September 15, 2019, is amended as follows: Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Areas Designated as a Surface Area. * * * Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with RULES [FR Doc. 2020–01567 Filed 1–29–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P * * * * ASO AL E5 Huntsville, AL [Amended] Huntsville International-Carl T. Jones Field, AL (Lat. 34°38′14″ N, long. 86°46′30″ W) Huntsville International-Carl T. Jones Field: RWY 36L–LOC (Lat. 34°39′20″ N, long. 86°46′55″ W) Redstone AAF, AL (Lat. 34°40′43″ N, long. 86°41′05″ W) Pryor Field Regional Airport, AL (Lat. 34°39′15″ N, long. 86°56′43″ W) Huntsville Executive Tom Sharp Jr. Field, AL (Lat. 34°51′34″ N, long. 86°33′27″ W) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 7.5-mile radius of Huntsville International-Carl T. Jones Field, and within 3 miles each side of the 001° bearing from Huntsville International-Carl T. Jones Field extending from the 7.5-mile radius to 12.3 miles north of Huntsville International-Carl T. Jones Field, and within 1.3 miles each side of the 181° bearing from the Huntsville International-Carl T. Jones Field: RWY 36L– LOC extending from the 7.5 mile radius of Huntsville International-Carl T. Jones Field to 8.3 miles south of the Huntsville International-Carl T. Jones Field: RWY 36L– LOC, and within a 9.5-mile radius of Redstone AAF, and within a 7-mile radius of VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:52 Jan 29, 2020 Jkt 250001 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2019–0476; Airspace Docket No. 19–AGL–7] RIN 2120–AA66 * ASO AL E2 Huntsville, AL [Amended] Huntsville International-Carl T. Jones Field, AL (Lat. 34°38′14″ N, long. 86°46′30″ W) Redstone AAF, AL (Lat. 34°40′43″ N, long. 86°41′05″ W) Within a 5-mile radius of the Huntsville International-Carl T. Jones Field, excluding that airspace within a 1-mile radius of the Redstone AAF. 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 Fort Worth, Texas, on January 22, 2020. Steve Szukala, Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center. [Amended] ■ * Pryor Field Regional Airport, and within a 6.3-mile radius of Huntsville Executive Tom Sharp Jr. Field. Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V–148, V–177, and V–345 in the Vicinity of Ely, MN, and Hayward, WI Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: This action amends VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airways V–148 and V–345 in the vicinity of Hayward, WI, and removes V–177 in the vicinity of Ely, MN, and Hayward, WI. The VOR Federal airways modifications and removal are necessary due to the planned decommissioning of the Ely, MN, and Hayward, WI, VOR navigation aids (NAVAIDs), which provide navigation guidance for portions of the affected air traffic service (ATS) routes. The Ely and Hayward VORs are being decommissioned as part of the FAA’s VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) program. DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, March 26, 2020. 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 7400.11D, 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 Rules and Regulations 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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Order 7400.11D at NARA, email fedreg.legal@nara.gov or go to https:// www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ ibr-locations.html. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colby Abbott, Rules and Regulations Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. 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 the 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 modifies the air traffic service route structure in the National Airspace System as necessary to preserve the safe and efficient flow of air traffic. History The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking for Docket No. FAA–2019–0476 in the Federal Register (84 FR 34078; July 17, 2019) amending VOR Federal airways V–148 and V–345, and removing V–177. Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal. No comments were received. VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010(a) of FAA Order 7400.11D dated August 8, 2019, and effective September 15, 2019, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The VOR Federal airway listed in this document will be subsequently published in the Order. FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is published yearly and effective on September 15. Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference This document amends FAA Order 7400.11D, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 8, 2019, and effective September 15, 2019. FAA Order 7400.11D is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11D lists E:\FR\FM\30JAR1.SGM 30JAR1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2019-1011; Airspace Docket No. 19-ASO-25]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment of Class E Airspace; Huntsville, AL

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends the Class E surface airspace and the Class 
E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface airspace 
legal descriptions for Huntsville, AL, by

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updating the airport reference for Redstone AAF, AL, to include the 
state identifier ``AL'' to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical 
database and comply with FAA Order 7400.2M, Procedures for Handling 
Airspace Matters. This action does not change the boundaries, 
altitudes, or operating requirements of the airspace.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, March 26, 2020. 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 7400.11D, 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 7400.11D at NARA, email [email protected] 
or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101 
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5711.

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 amends the Class E surface airspace and the Class E airspace 
extending upward from 700 feet above the surface airspace legal 
descriptions for Huntsville, AL

History

    The FAA published a Final Rule in the Federal Register (84 FR 
49012; September 18, 2019) for Docket No. FAA-2019-0530 amending the 
Class E surface airspace and the Class E airspace extending upward from 
700 feet above the surface and establishing a Class E airspace area 
designated as an extension to a Class C surface area at Huntsville 
International-Carl T. Jones Field, Huntsville, AL. In that action, the 
state identifier ``AL'' associated with Redstone AAF was inadvertently 
omitted from the airspace legal descriptions. This action corrects that 
error.
    This is an administrative change updating the airport reference for 
Redstone AAF to include the state identified ``AL'' in the airspace 
legal descriptions to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database and 
comply with FAA Order 7400.2M, and does not affect the boundaries, 
altitudes, or operating requirements of the airspace.
    Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6002 and 
6005 of FAA Order 7400.11D dated August 8, 2019, and effective 
September 15, 2019, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR part 
71.1. The Class 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 amends FAA Order 7400.11D, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated August 8, 2019, and effective September 15, 
2019. FAA Order 7400.11D is publicly available as listed in the 
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11D 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 the Class E surface airspace and the Class E 
airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface airspace 
legal descriptions for Huntsville, AL, by updating the airport 
references for Redstone AAF to include the state identifier ``AL'' to 
coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database and comply with FAA Order 
7400.2M.
    Section 553(b)(3)(B) of the Administrative Procedures Act (5. 
U.S.C.) authorizes agencies to dispense with notice and comment 
procedure when the agency for ``good cause'' finds that these 
procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public 
interest.'' This is an administrative change amending the name of 
Redstone AAF, AL, to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database and 
comply with FAA Order 7400.2M and does not affect the boundaries, 
altitudes, or operating requirements of the airspace; therefore, notice 
and public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary.
    FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is 
published yearly and effective on September 15.

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 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 5-6.5.a. 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:

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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 7400.11D, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 8, 2019, 
effective September 15, 2019, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Areas Designated as a Surface Area.

* * * * *

ASO AL E2 Huntsville, AL [Amended]

Huntsville International-Carl T. Jones Field, AL
    (Lat. 34[deg]38'14'' N, long. 86[deg]46'30'' W)
Redstone AAF, AL
    (Lat. 34[deg]40'43'' N, long. 86[deg]41'05'' W)

    Within a 5-mile radius of the Huntsville International-Carl T. 
Jones Field, excluding that airspace within a 1-mile radius of the 
Redstone AAF. 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 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 
Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.

* * * * *

ASO AL E5 Huntsville, AL [Amended]

Huntsville International-Carl T. Jones Field, AL
    (Lat. 34[deg]38'14'' N, long. 86[deg]46'30'' W)
Huntsville International-Carl T. Jones Field: RWY 36L-LOC
    (Lat. 34[deg]39'20'' N, long. 86[deg]46'55'' W)
Redstone AAF, AL
    (Lat. 34[deg]40'43'' N, long. 86[deg]41'05'' W)
Pryor Field Regional Airport, AL
    (Lat. 34[deg]39'15'' N, long. 86[deg]56'43'' W)
Huntsville Executive Tom Sharp Jr. Field, AL
    (Lat. 34[deg]51'34'' N, long. 86[deg]33'27'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 7.5-mile radius of Huntsville International-Carl T. Jones 
Field, and within 3 miles each side of the 001[deg] bearing from 
Huntsville International-Carl T. Jones Field extending from the 7.5-
mile radius to 12.3 miles north of Huntsville International-Carl T. 
Jones Field, and within 1.3 miles each side of the 181[deg] bearing 
from the Huntsville International-Carl T. Jones Field: RWY 36L-LOC 
extending from the 7.5 mile radius of Huntsville International-Carl 
T. Jones Field to 8.3 miles south of the Huntsville International-
Carl T. Jones Field: RWY 36L-LOC, and within a 9.5-mile radius of 
Redstone AAF, and within a 7-mile radius of Pryor Field Regional 
Airport, and within a 6.3-mile radius of Huntsville Executive Tom 
Sharp Jr. Field.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 22, 2020.
Steve Szukala,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2020-01567 Filed 1-29-20; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

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