Establishment of Class E Airspace; Union Springs, AL, 8750-8751 [2023-02842]

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Christina Underwood, Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2023–02783 Filed 2–9–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2022–1262; Airspace Docket No. 22–ASO–21] RIN 2120–AA66 Establishment of Class E Airspace; Union Springs, AL Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: This action establishes Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Franklin Field Airport, Union Springs, AL, to accommodate area navigation (RNAV) global positioning system (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures (SIAPs) serving this airport. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, April 20, 2023. 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 7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at www.faa.gov/air_ traffic/publications/. For further information, contact the Rules and Regulations 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, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 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 establishes airspace in Union Springs, AL, to support IFR operations in the area. History The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking for Docket No. FAA–2022–1262 in the Federal Register (87 FR 65180, October 28, 2022) to establish Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Franklin Field Airport, Union Springs, AL, to accommodate RNAV GPS standard instrument approach procedures (SIAPs) serving this airport. 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 this action. Class E airspace designations are published in Paragraph 6005 of FAA Order JO 7400.11G, dated August 19, 2022, and effective September 15, 2022, 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. Incorporation by Reference Class E airspace designations are published in Paragraph 6005 of FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 on an annual basis. This document amends the current version of that order, FAA Order JO 7400.11G, dated August 19, 2022, and effective September 15, 2022. These updates will be published subsequently in the next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11. FAA Order JO 7400.11G is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order JO 7400.11G lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic routes, and reporting points. E:\FR\FM\10FER1.SGM 10FER1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 28 / Friday, February 10, 2023 / Rules and Regulations The Rule The FAA is amending 14 CFR part 71 by establishing Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within an 8.1-mile radius of Franklin Field Airport, Union Springs, AL, to accommodate RNAV GPS standard instrument approach procedures (SIAPs) serving this airport. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations in the area. 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 Department of Transportation (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. 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 the preparation of an environmental assessment. Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). The Amendment lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES1 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: ■ VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:43 Feb 09, 2023 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. Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: § 71.1 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 updates the using agency listed for restricted areas R–2204 Oliktok Point High, AK, and R– 2204 Oliktok Point Low, AK. [Amended] 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO 7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 19, 2022, and effective September 15, 2022, is amended as follows: ■ Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth. * * * * * ASO AL E5 Union Springs, AL [Established] Franklin Field Airport, AL (Lat. 32°10′03″ N, long. 85°48′40″ W) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within an 8.1-mile radius of Franklin Field Airport. Issued in College Park, Georgia, on February 3, 2023. Andreese C. Davis, Manager, Airspace & Procedures Team South, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. Background The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) requested that the Federal Aviation Administration amend the descriptions of restricted areas R–2204 Oliktok Point High, AK, and R–2204 Oliktok Point Low, AK, by changing the using agency listed for each from ‘‘Department of Energy, Office of Science, Washington, DC’’ to ‘‘Department of Energy, Arctic Energy Office, Washington, DC’’. The request is the result of the DOE reestablishing the Arctic Energy Office with an office in Fairbanks, AK, and determining it to be in the best interest of the DOE that the Arctic Energy Office undertake the using agency responsibilities for the R–2204 Oliktok Point High and R–2204 Oliktok Point Low restricted areas. Both DOE offices, the Office of Science, Biological and Environmental Research and the Arctic Energy Office, support the using agency change. This action amends the using agency listed for restricted areas R–2204 Oliktok Point High, AK, and R–2204 Oliktok Point Low, AK, from ‘‘Department of Energy, Office of Science, Washington DC’’ to ‘‘Department of Energy, Arctic Energy Office, Washington, DC.’’ This action does not change any boundaries, altitudes, times of designation, or activities conducted within the restricted areas. DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, April 20, 2023. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven Roff, Rules and Regulations Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 The Rule This action amends 14 CFR part 73 by changing the using agency name listed for restricted areas R–2204 Oliktok Point High and R–2204 Oliktok Point Low, AK, from ‘‘Department of Energy, Office of Science, Washington DC’’ to ‘‘Department of Energy, Arctic Energy Office, Washington, DC’’. This action is necessary in order to reflect the current organization tasked with using agency responsibilities for the restricted areas. This is an administrative change that does not affect the boundaries, designated altitudes, times of designation, or activities conducted within restricted areas R–2204 Oliktok Point High and R–2204 Oliktok Point [FR Doc. 2023–02842 Filed 2–9–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 73 Environmental Review Jkt 259001 8751 [Docket No. FAA–2023–0307; Airspace Docket No. 22–AAL–78] RIN 2120–AA66 Amendment of Restricted Areas R– 2204 Oliktok Point High and R–2204 Oliktok Point Low; AK AGENCY: SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\10FER1.SGM 10FER1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 28 (Friday, February 10, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 8750-8751]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-02842]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2022-1262; Airspace Docket No. 22-ASO-21]
RIN 2120-AA66


Establishment of Class E Airspace; Union Springs, AL

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes Class E airspace extending upward from 
700 feet above the surface at Franklin Field Airport, Union Springs, 
AL, to accommodate area navigation (RNAV) global positioning system 
(GPS) standard instrument approach procedures (SIAPs) serving this 
airport.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, April 20, 2023. 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 7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting 
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, contact the Rules 
and Regulations 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 establishes airspace in Union Springs, AL, to support IFR 
operations in the area.

History

    The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking for Docket No. 
FAA-2022-1262 in the Federal Register (87 FR 65180, October 28, 2022) 
to establish Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the 
surface at Franklin Field Airport, Union Springs, AL, to accommodate 
RNAV GPS standard instrument approach procedures (SIAPs) serving this 
airport.
    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 this action.
    Class E airspace designations are published in Paragraph 6005 of 
FAA Order JO 7400.11G, dated August 19, 2022, and effective September 
15, 2022, 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.

Incorporation by Reference

    Class E airspace designations are published in Paragraph 6005 of 
FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, which 
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 on an annual basis. This 
document amends the current version of that order, FAA Order JO 
7400.11G, dated August 19, 2022, and effective September 15, 2022. 
These updates will be published subsequently in the next update to FAA 
Order JO 7400.11. FAA Order JO 7400.11G is publicly available as listed 
in the ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order JO 7400.11G lists 
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic routes, and 
reporting points.

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The Rule

    The FAA is amending 14 CFR part 71 by establishing Class E airspace 
extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within an 8.1-mile 
radius of Franklin Field Airport, Union Springs, AL, to accommodate 
RNAV GPS standard instrument approach procedures (SIAPs) serving this 
airport. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management 
of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations in the area.

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 
Department of Transportation (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 the preparation of an environmental assessment.

Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

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 JO 
7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 19, 
2022, and effective September 15, 2022, is amended as follows:

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

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ASO AL E5 Union Springs, AL [Established]

Franklin Field Airport, AL
    (Lat. 32[deg]10'03'' N, long. 85[deg]48'40'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within an 8.1-mile radius of Franklin Field Airport.

    Issued in College Park, Georgia, on February 3, 2023.
Andreese C. Davis,
Manager, Airspace & Procedures Team South, Eastern Service Center, Air 
Traffic Organization.
[FR Doc. 2023-02842 Filed 2-9-23; 8:45 am]
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