Amendment of Class D Airspace; Smyrna, TN, 28986-28987 [2023-08759]
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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 airspace
designated as surface area at Visalia
Municipal Airport, CA. The Class E
surface area airspace radius is expanded
from a 3.5-mile radius of the airport to
a 4-mile radius to properly contain
aircraft conducting circling maneuvers.
Additionally, the Class E surface area
airspace extension northwest of the
airport is no longer needed and is
removed. The modified lateral boundary
of the Class E surface area is sufficient
to contain IFR arrival operations while
between the surface and 1,000 feet
above the surface.
The Class E airspace extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface
at Visalia Municipal Airport, CA, is also
modified. The Class E airspace is
reduced from a 5-mile radius to a 4.5mile radius of the airport as the
additional airspace is no longer
required. The extensions to the Class E
airspace are now described in relation to
the airport reference point, as the
Visalia very high frequency
omnidirectional range (VOR)
navigational aid (NAVAID) was
decommissioned on March 25, 2022.
Furthermore, the existing Class E
extensions are modified to properly
contain IFR departures until reaching
1,200 feet above the surface. The
extension to the southeast of the airport
is modified to be within 2.1 miles each
side of the airport’s 138° bearing
extending from the 4.5-mile radius to
6.6 miles southeast of the airport, and
the extension to the northwest is
modified to be within 1.8 miles each
side of the airport’s 314° bearing
extending from the 4.5-mile radius to
6.6 miles northwest of the airport.
Finally, this action makes several
administrative modifications to the
airport’s legal descriptions. The Visalia
VOR NAVAID is removed from the
Class E surface area text header and
airspace description. It was
decommissioned and is no longer
needed to describe the airspace.
Additionally, the Class E surface area
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legal description is updated to replace
the outdated use of the phrases ‘‘Notice
to Airmen’’ and ‘‘Airport/Facility
Directory.’’ These phrases are amended
to read ‘‘Notice to Air Missions’’ and
‘‘Chart Supplement,’’ respectively, to
match the FAA’s current nomenclature.
Finally, reference to the Swanson Ranch
NR1 Airport, CA, is removed from the
legal description and text header of the
Class E airspace extending upward from
700 feet of the surface, as the airport no
longer exists.
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.
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 will only affect air traffic
procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this rule, when
promulgated, would not have a
significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
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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 the preparation of an
environmental assessment.
§ 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 6002 Class E Airspace Areas
Designated as a Surface Area.
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AWP CA E2 Visalia, CA [Amended]
Visalia Municipal Airport, CA
(Lat. 36°19′07″ N, long. 119°23′34″ W)
That airspace extending upward from the
surface within a 4-mile radius of the airport.
This Class E 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
continuously published in the Chart
Supplement.
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Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas
Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More
Above the Surface of the Earth.
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AWP CA E5 Visalia, CA [Amended]
Visalia Municipal Airport, CA
(Lat. 36°19′07″ N, long. 119°23′34″ W)
That airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface within a 4.5-mile
radius of the airport, and within 2.1 miles
each side of the 138° bearing from the airport
extending from the 4.5-mile radius to 6.6
miles southeast of the airport, and within 1.8
miles each side of the 314° bearing from the
4.5-mile radius to 6.6 miles northwest of the
airport.
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Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
April 27, 2023.
B.G. Chew,
Group Manager, Operations Support Group,
Western Service Center.
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (air).
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
14 CFR Part 71
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:
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Federal Aviation Administration
[Docket No. FAA–2023–1013; Airspace
Docket No. 23–ASO–20]
RIN 2120–AA66
Amendment of Class D Airspace;
Smyrna, TN
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
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This action amends the
Smyrna, TN Class D airspace
description by replacing the term Notice
to Airmen with the term Notice to Air
Missions. This action does not change
the boundaries, altitudes, or operating
requirements of the Class D airspace
area.
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 a day, 365 days a 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:
Jennifer Ledford, Operations Support
Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal
Aviation Administration, 1701
Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA
30337; Telephone: (404) 305–5649.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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SUMMARY:
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 description in Smyrna,
TN, by replacing the Notice to Airmen
with the Notice to Air Missions.
Incorporation by Reference
Class D airspace designations are
published in Paragraph 5000 of FAA
Order JO 7400.11, Airspace
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Designations and Reporting Points,
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
71.1 annually. This document amends
the current version of that order, FAA
Order JO 7400.11G, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points,
dated August 19, 2022, and effective
September 15, 2022. These updates will
subsequently be published 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 service routes, and reporting
points.
The Rule
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.
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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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:
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 warrant
the preparation of an environmental
assessment.
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (air).
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Paragraph 5000
Class D Airspace.
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ASO TN D Smyrna, TN
Smyrna Airport, TN
(Lat 36°00′32″ N, long 86°31′12″ W)
That airspace extending upward from the
surface to but not including 2,500 feet MSL
within a 3.9-mile radius of the Smyrna
Airport, and within 1.2 miles each side of the
139° bearing from the airport, extending from
the 3.9-mile radius to 5.5-miles southeast of
the airport, and within 1.2-miles each side of
the 184° bearing from the airport, extending
from the 3.9-mile radius to 5.5-miles south 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 dates and times will
thereafter be continuously published in the
Chart Supplement.
Issued in College Park, Georgia, on April
20, 2023.
Andreese C. Davis,
Manager, Airspace & Procedures Team South,
Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic
Organization.
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The Amendment
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This action amends 14 CFR part 71 by
amending Class D airspace for Smyrna
Airport, Smyrna, TN, by replacing
Notice to Airmen with Notice to Air
Missions. This action does not affect the
airspace’s boundaries, altitudes, or
operating requirements. Therefore,
notice and public procedure under 5
U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2022–1455; Airspace
Docket No. 21–AWP–42]
RIN 2120–AA66
Amendment of Class D and Class E
Airspace; Lemoore Naval Air Station
(NAS) (Reeves Field), CA
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2023-1013; Airspace Docket No. 23-ASO-20]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of Class D Airspace; Smyrna, TN
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action amends the Smyrna, TN Class D airspace description
by replacing the term Notice to Airmen with the term Notice to Air
Missions. This action does not change the boundaries, altitudes, or
operating requirements of the Class D airspace area.
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 a day, 365 days a 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: Jennifer Ledford, Operations Support
Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 1701
Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; Telephone: (404) 305-5649.
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 description in Smyrna, TN, by
replacing the Notice to Airmen with the Notice to Air Missions.
Incorporation by Reference
Class D airspace designations are published in Paragraph 5000 of
FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points,
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 annually. This document amends
the current version of that order, FAA Order JO 7400.11G, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 19, 2022, and effective
September 15, 2022. These updates will subsequently be published 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 service routes, and reporting points.
The Rule
This action amends 14 CFR part 71 by amending Class D airspace for
Smyrna Airport, Smyrna, TN, by replacing Notice to Airmen with Notice
to Air Missions. This action does not affect the airspace's boundaries,
altitudes, or operating requirements. Therefore, notice and public
procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary.
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 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 5000 Class D Airspace.
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ASO TN D Smyrna, TN
Smyrna Airport, TN
(Lat 36[deg]00'32'' N, long 86[deg]31'12'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to but not
including 2,500 feet MSL within a 3.9-mile radius of the Smyrna
Airport, and within 1.2 miles each side of the 139[deg] bearing from
the airport, extending from the 3.9-mile radius to 5.5-miles
southeast of the airport, and within 1.2-miles each side of the
184[deg] bearing from the airport, extending from the 3.9-mile
radius to 5.5-miles south 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 dates and times
will thereafter be continuously published in the Chart Supplement.
Issued in College Park, Georgia, on April 20, 2023.
Andreese C. Davis,
Manager, Airspace & Procedures Team South, Eastern Service Center, Air
Traffic Organization.
[FR Doc. 2023-08759 Filed 5-4-23; 8:45 am]
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