Amendment of Class E Airspace; Altoona, PA, 21091-21093 [2023-07212]
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FAA Order JO 7400.11G, Airspace
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subsequent amendments can be viewed
online at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/
publications/. You may also contact the
Rules and Regulations Group, Office of
Policy, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
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 Sulphur
Springs Municipal Airport, Sulphur
Springs, TX, to support instrument
flight rule operations at this airport.
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History
The FAA published a notice of
proposed rulemaking for Docket No.
FAA–2023–0037 in the Federal Register
(88 FR 3936; January 23, 2023)
amending the Class E airspace at
Sulphur Springs, TX. Interested parties
were invited to participate in this
rulemaking effort by submitting written
comments on the proposal to the FAA.
No comments were received.
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. FAA Order JO
7400.11G is publicly available as listed
in the ADDRESSES section of this
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16:14 Apr 07, 2023
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document. These amendments will be
published in the next update to FAA
Order JO 7400.11.
FAA Order JO 7400.11G 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
modifies the Class E airspace extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface
at Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport,
Sulphur Springs, TX, by removing the
Brashear radio beacon (RBN) and
associated airspace extension as they are
no longer needed; and adds an
extension 2 miles each side of the 190°
bearing from the airport extending from
the 6.5-mile radius of the airport to 9.4
miles south of the airport.
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PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
REPORTING POINTS
1. The authority citation for 14 CFR
part 71 continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103,
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
§ 71.1
[Amended]
2. The incorporation by reference in
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO 7400.11G,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 19, 2022, and
effective September 15, 2022, is
amended as follows:
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Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas
Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More
Above the Surface of the Earth.
Regulatory Notices and Analyses
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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 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.
ASW TX E5 Sulphur Springs, TX
[Amended]
Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport, TX
(Lat. 33°09′35″ N, long. 95°37′16″ W)
That airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile
radius of Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport;
and within 2 miles each side of the 190°
bearing from the airport extending from the
6.5-mile radius to 9.4 miles south of the
airport.
Environmental Review
Federal Aviation Administration
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.
14 CFR Part 71
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR 71
SUMMARY:
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (air).
The Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
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Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 3,
2023.
Martin A. Skinner,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group,
ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2023–07216 Filed 4–7–23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
[Docket No. FAA–2023–0039; Airspace
Docket No. 23–AEA–1]
RIN 2120–AA66
Amendment of Class E Airspace;
Altoona, PA
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action amends the Class
E airspace at Altoona, PA. This action
is the result of an airspace review
caused by the decommissioning of the
Revloc very high frequency
omnidirectional range (VOR) navigation
aid as part of the VOR Minimum
Operating Network (MON) Program. The
name of the airport is also being
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Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 68 / Monday, April 10, 2023 / Rules and Regulations
ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with RULES1
updated to coincide with the FAA’s
aeronautical database.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, June
15, 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: A copy of the Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), all
comments received, this final rule, and
all background material may be viewed
online at www.regulations.gov using the
FAA Docket number. Electronic
retrieval help and guidelines are
available on the website. It is available
24 hours each day, 365 days each year.
FAA Order JO 7400.11G, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, and
subsequent amendments can be viewed
online at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/
publications/. You may also contact the
Rules and Regulations Group, Office of
Policy, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
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 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 amends the
Class E surface airspace and the Class E
airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface at Altoona/Blair
County Airport, Altoona, PA, to support
instrument flight rule operations at this
airport.
History
The FAA published an NPRM for
Docket No. FAA 2023–0039 in the
Federal Register (88 FR 8378; February
9, 2023), amending the Class E airspace
at Altoona, PA. Interested parties were
invited to participate in this rulemaking
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16:14 Apr 07, 2023
Jkt 259001
effort by submitting written comments
on the proposal to the FAA. No
comments were received.
Incorporation by Reference
Class E airspace designations are
published in paragraphs 6002 and 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. FAA Order JO
7400.11G is publicly available as listed
in the ADDRESSES section of this
document. These amendments will be
published in the next update to FAA
Order JO 7400.11.
FAA Order JO 7400.11G lists Class A,
B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic
service routes, and reporting points.
The Rule
This action amends 14 CFR part 71
by:
Modifying the Class E surface airspace
to within a 9.3-mile (increased from a
4.7-mile) radius of Altoona/Blair County
Airport, Altoona, PA; removing the
extension northeast of the airport as it
is no longer required; and updating the
name (previously Altoona-Blair County
Airport) of the airport to coincide with
the FAA’s aeronautical database;
And modifying the Class E airspace
extending upward from 700 feet above
the surface to within an 11.8-mile
(increased from an 11.2-mile) radius of
Altoona/Blair County Airport; adding an
extension 2 miles each side of the 196°
bearing from the airport extending from
the 11.8-mile radius to 12 miles south
of the airport; and updating the name
(previously Altoona-Blair County
Airport) of the airport to coincide with
the FAA’s aeronautical database.
This action is the result of an airspace
review caused by the decommissioning
of the Revloc VOR, which provided
navigation information for the
instrument procedures at this airport, as
part of the VOR MON Program, and will
support instrument flight rule
operations at this airport.
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)
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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).
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 14 CFR
part 71 continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40103,
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
§ 71.1
[Amended]
2. The incorporation by reference in
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO 7400.11G,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 19, 2022, and
effective September 15, 2022, is
amended as follows:
■
Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Areas
Designated as Surface Areas.
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AEA PA E2 Altoona, PA [Amended]
Altoona/Blair County Airport, PA
(Lat. 40°17′47″ N, long. 78°19′12″ W)
Within a 9.3-mile radius of Altoona/Blair
County 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 Altoona, PA [Amended]
Altoona/Blair County Airport, PA
(Lat. 40°17′47″ N, long. 78°19′12″ W)
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That airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface within an 11.8-mile
radius of Altoona/Blair County Airport; and
within 2 miles each side of the 196° bearing
from the airport extending from the 11.8-mile
radius to 12 miles south of the airport.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 3,
2023.
Martin A. Skinner,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group,
ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2023–07212 Filed 4–7–23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2023–0035; Airspace
Docket No. 23–AGL–4]
RIN 2120–AA66
Amendment of Class D and E
Airspace; Bloomington/Normal, IL
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action amends the Class
D and Class E airspace at Bloomington/
Normal, IL. This action is due to an
airspace review conducted as part of the
decommissioning of the Bloomington
very high frequency omnidirectional
range (VOR) as part of the VOR
Minimum Operating Network (MON)
Program. The name and geographic
coordinates of the airport are also being
updated to coincide with the FAA’s
aeronautical database.
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, June 15,
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: A copy of the Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), all
comments received, this final rule, and
all background material may be viewed
online at www.regulations.gov using the
FAA Docket number. Electronic
retrieval help and guidelines are
available on the website. It is available
24 hours each day, 365 days each year.
FAA Order JO 7400.11G, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, and
subsequent amendments can be viewed
online at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/
publications/. You may also contact the
Rules and Regulations Group, Office of
Policy, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267–8783.
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SUMMARY:
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16:14 Apr 07, 2023
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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 D airspace and the Class E
airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface at Central Illinois
Regional/Bloomington-Normal Airport,
Bloomington/Normal, IL, to support
instrument flight rule operations at this
airport.
History
The FAA published a notice of
proposed rulemaking for Docket No.
FAA–2023–0035 in the Federal Register
(88 FR 3935; January 23, 2023)
amending the Class D and Class E
airspace at Bloomington/Normal, IL.
Interested parties were invited to
participate in this rulemaking effort by
submitting written comments on the
proposal to the FAA. No comments
were received.
Incorporation by Reference
Class D and E airspace designations
are published in paragraphs 5000 and
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. FAA Order Jo
7400.11G is publicly available as listed
in the ADDRESSES section of this
document. These amendments will be
published in the next update to FAA
Order JO 7400.11.
FAA Order JO 7400.11G 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:
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Modifies the Class D airspace to
within a 4.4-mile (decreased from a 7mile) radius of Central Illinois Regional/
Bloomington-Normal Airport,
Bloomington/Normal, IL; updates the
header of the airspace legal description
from ‘‘Bloomington, IL’’ to
‘‘Bloomington/Normal, IL’’ to coincide
with the FAA’s aeronautical database;
updates the name (previously
Bloomington/Normal Airport) and
geographic coordinates of the airport to
coincide with the FAA’s aeronautical
database; and updates the outdated
terms ‘‘Notice to Airmen’’ to ‘‘Notice to
Air Missions’’ and ‘‘Airport/Facility
Directory’’ to ‘‘Chart Supplement’’;
And modifies the Class E airspace
extending upward from 700 feet above
the surface to within a 6.9-mile
(decreased from a 7.3-mile) radius of
Central Illinois Regional/BloomingtonNormal Airport; updates the header of
the airspace legal description from
‘‘Bloomington, IL’’ to ‘‘Bloomington/
Normal, IL’’ to coincide with the FAA’s
aeronautical database; and updates the
name (previously Central Illinois
Regional Airport at BloomingtonNormal) and geographic coordinates of
the airport to coincide with the FAA’s
aeronautical database.
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 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.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2023-0039; Airspace Docket No. 23-AEA-1]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Altoona, PA
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action amends the Class E airspace at Altoona, PA. This
action is the result of an airspace review caused by the
decommissioning of the Revloc very high frequency omnidirectional range
(VOR) navigation aid as part of the VOR Minimum Operating Network (MON)
Program. The name of the airport is also being
[[Page 21092]]
updated to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, June 15, 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: A copy of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), all
comments received, this final rule, and all background material may be
viewed online at www.regulations.gov using the FAA Docket number.
Electronic retrieval help and guidelines are available on the website.
It is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year.
FAA Order JO 7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points,
and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. You may also contact the Rules and
Regulations Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration,
800 Independence 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
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 amends the Class E surface airspace and the Class E
airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Altoona/
Blair County Airport, Altoona, PA, to support instrument flight rule
operations at this airport.
History
The FAA published an NPRM for Docket No. FAA 2023-0039 in the
Federal Register (88 FR 8378; February 9, 2023), amending the Class E
airspace at Altoona, PA. Interested parties were invited to participate
in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the
proposal to the FAA. No comments were received.
Incorporation by Reference
Class E airspace designations are published in paragraphs 6002 and
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. FAA Order JO 7400.11G is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. These amendments will be published
in the next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11.
FAA Order JO 7400.11G lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
air traffic service routes, and reporting points.
The Rule
This action amends 14 CFR part 71 by:
Modifying the Class E surface airspace to within a 9.3-mile
(increased from a 4.7-mile) radius of Altoona/Blair County Airport,
Altoona, PA; removing the extension northeast of the airport as it is
no longer required; and updating the name (previously Altoona-Blair
County Airport) of the airport to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical
database;
And modifying the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet
above the surface to within an 11.8-mile (increased from an 11.2-mile)
radius of Altoona/Blair County Airport; adding an extension 2 miles
each side of the 196[deg] bearing from the airport extending from the
11.8-mile radius to 12 miles south of the airport; and updating the
name (previously Altoona-Blair County Airport) of the airport to
coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database.
This action is the result of an airspace review caused by the
decommissioning of the Revloc VOR, which provided navigation
information for the instrument procedures at this airport, as part of
the VOR MON Program, and will support instrument flight rule operations
at this airport.
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 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).
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
0
1. The authority citation for 14 CFR part 71 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O.
10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.
Sec. 71.1 [Amended]
0
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 6002 Class E Airspace Areas Designated as Surface Areas.
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AEA PA E2 Altoona, PA [Amended]
Altoona/Blair County Airport, PA
(Lat. 40[deg]17'47'' N, long. 78[deg]19'12'' W)
Within a 9.3-mile radius of Altoona/Blair County 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 Altoona, PA [Amended]
Altoona/Blair County Airport, PA
(Lat. 40[deg]17'47'' N, long. 78[deg]19'12'' W)
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That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within an 11.8-mile radius of Altoona/Blair County Airport; and
within 2 miles each side of the 196[deg] bearing from the airport
extending from the 11.8-mile radius to 12 miles south of the
airport.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 3, 2023.
Martin A. Skinner,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2023-07212 Filed 4-7-23; 8:45 am]
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