Amendment of Class E Airspace; Raleigh, NC, 51239-51241 [2022-18015]
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Availability and Summary of
Documents for Incorporation by
Reference
This document amends FAA Order JO
7400.11F, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 10,
2021, and became effective September
15, 2021. FAA Order JO 7400.11F is
publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document.
FAA Order JO 7400.11F lists Class A, B,
C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic
routes, and reporting points.
The Rule
The FAA is amending 14 CFR part 71
by amending Class D airspace and Class
E surface airspace, by increasing the
radius to 4.4 miles (previously 4.0
miles), and amending the surface
extensions. Also, this action removes
Class E airspace designated as an
extension to a Class D surface area for
Hudson Valley Regional Airport,
Poughkeepsie, NY, as the extensions are
included in the Class D description.
This action updates the airport’s name
to Hudson Valley Regional Airport
(formerly Dutchess County Airport), and
removes Kingston VORTAC from the
Class E surface airspace description, as
well as replaces the term Airport/
Facility Directory with Chart
Supplement in the descriptions. In
addition, the city name is removed from
the airport header, as per FAA Order
7400.2. This action enhances the safety
and management of controlled airspace
within the national airspace system.
Class D and Class E airspace
designations are published in
Paragraphs 5000, 6002, and 6004,
respectively, of FAA Order JO 7400.11F,
dated August 10, 2021, and effective
September 15, 2021, 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 FAA
Order JO 7400.11. FAA Order JO
7400.11, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, is published yearly
and effective on September 15.
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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. 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
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impact is 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
1. The authority citation for part 71
continues to read as follows:
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continuously published in the Chart
Supplement.
Paragraph 6002
Class E Surface Airspace.
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AEA NY E2 Poughkeepsie, NY [Amended]
Hudson Valley Regional Airport, NY
(Lat. 41°37′36″ N, long. 73°53′03″ W)
That airspace extending upward from the
surface within a 4.4-mile radius of Hudson
Valley Regional Airport, and within 1.8 miles
each side of the 051° bearing of the airport,
extending from the 4.4-mile radius to 6.2
miles northeast of the airport, and within 1.0miles each side of the 231° bearing of the
airport, extending from the 4.4-mile radius to
6.2-miles southwest of the airport. This Class
E airspace is effective during the specific
dates and times established in advance by a
Notice to Air Missions. The effective date
and time will thereafter be continuously
published in the Chart Supplement.
Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace
Designated as an Extension to Class D or E
Surface Area.
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AEA NY E4
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Poughkeepsie, NY [Removed]
Issued in College Park, Georgia, on August
15, 2022.
Andreese C. Davis,
Manager, Airspace & Procedures Team South,
Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic
Organization.
[FR Doc. 2022–18003 Filed 8–19–22; 8:45 am]
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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 FAA Order 7400.11F,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 10, 2021, and
effective September 15, 2021, is
amended as follows:
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Paragraph 5000
Class D Airspace.
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AEA NY D Poughkeepsie, NY [Amended]
Hudson Valley Regional Airport, NY
(Lat. 41°37′36″ N, long. 73°53′03″ W)
That airspace extending upward from the
surface to and including 2,700 feet MSL
within a 4.4-mile radius of Hudson Valley
Regional Airport, and within 1.8 miles each
side of the 051° bearing of the airport,
extending from the 4.4-mile radius to 6.2
miles northeast of the airport, and within 1.0miles each side of the 231° bearing of the
airport, extending from the 4.4-mile radius to
6.2-miles southwest of the airport. This Class
D airspace area is effective during the
specific dates and times established in
advance by a Notice to Air Missions. The
effective date and time will thereafter be
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2022–0525; Airspace
Docket No. 22–ASO–7]
RIN 2120–AA66
Amendment of Class E Airspace;
Raleigh, NC
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action amends Class E
airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface at RaleighDurham International Airport, Raleigh,
NC, due to the decommissioning of the
Leevy non-directional beacon (NDB)
and cancellation of associated
approaches. In addition, Class E
airspace designated as an extension to a
Class C surface area is amended by
updating the airport geographic
coordinates and updating the name of
the Raleigh/Durham VORTAC. Also,
Horace Williams Airport has been
abandoned, and is no longer in need of
SUMMARY:
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controlled airspace. Controlled airspace
is necessary for the safety and
management of instrument flight rules
(IFR) operations in the area.
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, November 3,
2022. The Director of the Federal
Register approves this incorporation by
reference action under 1 CFR part 51,
subject to the annual revision of FAA
Order JO 7400.11 and publication of
conforming amendments.
ADDRESSES: FAA Order JO 7400.11F,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can
be viewed online at 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.
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:
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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 amends
Class E airspace for Raleigh-Durham
International Airport, Raleigh, NC, to
support IFR operations in the area.
History
The FAA published a notice of
proposed rulemaking in the Federal
Register (87 FR 29238, May 13, 2022)
for Docket No. FAA–2022–0525 to
amend Class E airspace for RaleighDurham International Airport, Raleigh,
NC.
Interested parties were invited to
participate in this rulemaking effort by
submitting written comments on the
proposal to the FAA. One comment was
received advising the FAA that a group
is researching the possible reopening of
the now closed Horace Williams
Airport. The FAA will remove the Class
E airspace surrounding this airport, and
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establish modified airspace when/if the
airport does reopen.
Class E airspace designations are
published in Paragraphs 6003 and 6005,
respectively, of FAA Order JO 7400.11F,
dated August 10, 2021, and effective
September 15, 2021, which is
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
71.1. The Class E airspace designations
listed in this document will be
published subsequently in FAA Order
JO 7400.11.
Availability and Summary of
Documents for Incorporation by
Reference
This document amends FAA Order JO
7400.11F, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 10,
2021, and effective September 15, 2021.
FAA Order JO 7400.11F is publicly
available as listed in the ADDRESSES
section of this document. FAA Order JO
7400.11F lists Class A, B, C, D, and E
airspace areas, air traffic routes, and
reporting points.
‘‘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 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.
The Rule
The FAA is amending 14 CFR part 71
by amending Class E airspace extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface
at Raleigh-Durham International
Airport, Raleigh, NC, due to the
decommissioning of the Leevy NDB and
cancellation of associated approaches.
This action eliminates the northeast
extension. Also, Class E airspace
designated as an extension to a Class C
surface area is amended by updating the
airport’s geographic coordinates and
updating the name of the Raleigh/
Durham VORTAC, (formerly Raleigh
VORTAC). This action also removes the
airspace surrounding Horace Williams
Airport, as the airport has closed.
Class E airspace designations are
published in Paragraphs 6003 and 6005,
respectively, of FAA Order JO 7400.11F,
dated August 10, 2021, and effective
September 15, 2021, which is
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
71.1. The Class E airspace designations
listed in this document will be
published subsequently in FAA Order
JO 7400.11.
FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on
September 15.
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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. It, therefore: (1) is not a
‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a
ASO NC E3 Raleigh, NC [Amended]
Raleigh-Durham International Airport, NC
(Lat. 35°52′40″ N, long. 78°47′15″ W)
Raleigh/Durham VORTAC
(Lat. 35°52′21″ N, long. 78°47′00″ W)
That airspace extending upward from the
surface within 3 miles each side of the
Raleigh/Durham VORTAC 036°, 128° and
231° radials extending from a 5-mile radius
of the Raleigh-Durham International Airport
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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 7400.11F,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 10, 2021, and
effective September 15, 2021, is
amended as follows:
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Paragraph 6003 Class E Airspace
Designated as an Extension to Class C Area.
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to 7 miles northeast, southeast and southwest
of the VORTAC.
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 Raleigh, NC [Amended]
Raleigh-Durham International Airport, NC
(Lat. 35°52′40″ N, long. 78°47′15″ W)
Duke Medical Center, Point In Space
Coordinates
(Lat. 35°59′48″ N, long. 78°55′49″ W)
That airspace extending upward from 700
feet or more above the surface within a 10mile radius of Raleigh-Durham International
Airport; and that airspace within a 6-mile
radius of the point in space (lat. 35°59′48″ N,
long. 78°55′49″ W) serving Duke Medical
Center.
Issued in College Park, Georgia, on August
15, 2022.
Andreese C. Davis,
Manager, Airspace & Procedures Team South,
Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic
Organization.
[FR Doc. 2022–18015 Filed 8–19–22; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2022–1005; Airspace
Docket No. 22–AGL–29]
RIN 2120–AA66
Amendment of Class E Airspace;
Sturgeon Bay, WI
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action amends the Class
E airspace at Sturgeon Bay, WI. The
geographic coordinates of the airport are
being updated to coincide with the
FAA’s aeronautical database. This
action does not change the airspace
boundaries or operating requirements.
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, November 3,
2022. The Director of the Federal
Register approves this incorporation by
reference action under 1 CFR part 51,
subject to the annual revision of FAA
Order JO 7400.11 and publication of
conforming amendments.
ADDRESSES: FAA Order JO 7400.11F,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can
be viewed online at www.faa.gov/air_
traffic/publications/. For further
information, you can contact the
Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
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SUMMARY:
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Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267–8783.
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 airspace extending upward from
700 feet above the surface at Door
County Cherryland Airport, Sturgeon
Bay, WI, by updating geographic
coordinates of the airport in the airspace
legal description to coincide with the
FAA’s aeronautical database. This
update is administrative change and
does not change the airspace boundaries
or operating requirements.
Availability and Summary of
Documents for Incorporation by
Reference
This document amends FAA Order JO
7400.11F, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 10,
2021, and effective September 15, 2021.
FAA Order JO 7400.11F is publicly
available as listed in the ADDRESSES
section of this document. FAA Order JO
7400.11F lists Class A, B, C, D, and E
airspace areas, air traffic service routes,
and reporting points.
The Rule
This amendment to 14 CFR part 71
amends the Class E airspace extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface
at Door County Cherryland Airport,
Sturgeon Bay, WI, by updating the
geographic coordinates of the airport to
coincide with the FAA’s aeronautical
database; and removes the city
associated with the airport in the header
of the airspace legal description to
comply with changes to FAA Order JO
7400.2N, Procedures for Handling
Airspace Matters.
This action is an administrative
change and does not affect the airspace
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boundaries or operating requirements;
therefore, notice and public procedure
under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) is unnecessary.
FAA Order JO 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:
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 JO 7400.11F,
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2022-0525; Airspace Docket No. 22-ASO-7]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Raleigh, NC
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action amends Class E airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface at Raleigh-Durham International Airport,
Raleigh, NC, due to the decommissioning of the Leevy non-directional
beacon (NDB) and cancellation of associated approaches. In addition,
Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class C surface area
is amended by updating the airport geographic coordinates and updating
the name of the Raleigh/Durham VORTAC. Also, Horace Williams Airport
has been abandoned, and is no longer in need of
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controlled airspace. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety
and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations in the area.
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, November 3, 2022. The Director of the
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under
1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order JO 7400.11
and publication of conforming amendments.
ADDRESSES: FAA Order JO 7400.11F, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at 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.
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 safety of aircraft and the efficient
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority
as it amends Class E airspace for Raleigh-Durham International Airport,
Raleigh, NC, to support IFR operations in the area.
History
The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal
Register (87 FR 29238, May 13, 2022) for Docket No. FAA-2022-0525 to
amend Class E airspace for Raleigh-Durham International Airport,
Raleigh, NC.
Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking
effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. One
comment was received advising the FAA that a group is researching the
possible reopening of the now closed Horace Williams Airport. The FAA
will remove the Class E airspace surrounding this airport, and
establish modified airspace when/if the airport does reopen.
Class E airspace designations are published in Paragraphs 6003 and
6005, respectively, of FAA Order JO 7400.11F, dated August 10, 2021,
and effective September 15, 2021, which is incorporated by reference in
14 CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace designations listed in this document
will be published subsequently in FAA Order JO 7400.11.
Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference
This document amends FAA Order JO 7400.11F, Airspace Designations
and Reporting Points, dated August 10, 2021, and effective September
15, 2021. FAA Order JO 7400.11F is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order JO 7400.11F lists Class
A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic routes, and reporting
points.
The Rule
The FAA is amending 14 CFR part 71 by amending Class E airspace
extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Raleigh-Durham
International Airport, Raleigh, NC, due to the decommissioning of the
Leevy NDB and cancellation of associated approaches. This action
eliminates the northeast extension. Also, Class E airspace designated
as an extension to a Class C surface area is amended by updating the
airport's geographic coordinates and updating the name of the Raleigh/
Durham VORTAC, (formerly Raleigh VORTAC). This action also removes the
airspace surrounding Horace Williams Airport, as the airport has
closed.
Class E airspace designations are published in Paragraphs 6003 and
6005, respectively, of FAA Order JO 7400.11F, dated August 10, 2021,
and effective September 15, 2021, which is incorporated by reference in
14 CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace designations listed in this document
will be published subsequently in FAA Order JO 7400.11.
FAA Order JO 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.
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 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 FAA Order 7400.11F,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 10, 2021, and
effective September 15, 2021, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 6003 Class E Airspace Designated as an Extension to Class
C Area.
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ASO NC E3 Raleigh, NC [Amended]
Raleigh-Durham International Airport, NC
(Lat. 35[deg]52'40'' N, long. 78[deg]47'15'' W)
Raleigh/Durham VORTAC
(Lat. 35[deg]52'21'' N, long. 78[deg]47'00'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within 3 miles
each side of the Raleigh/Durham VORTAC 036[deg], 128[deg] and
231[deg] radials extending from a 5-mile radius of the Raleigh-
Durham International Airport
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to 7 miles northeast, southeast and southwest of the VORTAC.
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 Raleigh, NC [Amended]
Raleigh-Durham International Airport, NC
(Lat. 35[deg]52'40'' N, long. 78[deg]47'15'' W)
Duke Medical Center, Point In Space Coordinates
(Lat. 35[deg]59'48'' N, long. 78[deg]55'49'' W)
That airspace extending upward from 700 feet or more above the
surface within a 10-mile radius of Raleigh-Durham International
Airport; and that airspace within a 6-mile radius of the point in
space (lat. 35[deg]59'48'' N, long. 78[deg]55'49'' W) serving Duke
Medical Center.
Issued in College Park, Georgia, on August 15, 2022.
Andreese C. Davis,
Manager, Airspace & Procedures Team South, Eastern Service Center, Air
Traffic Organization.
[FR Doc. 2022-18015 Filed 8-19-22; 8:45 am]
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