Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Eastman, GA, 54249-54251 [2023-16763]
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Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 153 / Thursday, August 10, 2023 / Proposed Rules
effective September 15, 2022. These
updates will be published in the next
FAA Order JO 7400.11 update. 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 Proposal
Regulatory Notices and Analyses
The FAA has determined that this
proposed 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
so minimal. Since this is a routine
matter that will only affect air traffic
procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this proposed rule, when
promulgated, will not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Environmental Review
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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.
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas
Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More
Above the Surface of the Earth.
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AEA VA E5 Warrenton, VA [Established]
Fauquier Hospital Emergency Transport
Heliport, VA
(Lat. 38°42′47″ N, long. 77°48′35″ W)
That airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface within a 6.0-mile
radius of Fauquier Hospital Emergency
Transport Heliport.
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Issued in College Park, Georgia, on August
3, 2023.
Lisa E. Burrows,
Manager, Airspace & Procedures Team North,
Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic
Organization.
[FR Doc. 2023–16959 Filed 8–9–23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2023–1674; Airspace
Docket No. 23–ASO–33]
RIN 2120–AA66
Authority for This Rulemaking
This action proposes to
amend Class D airspace and Class E
airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface for Heart of
Georgia Regional Airport, Eastman, GA.
This action would increase the radius of
the Class D airspace and the Class E
airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface, as well as amend
verbiage in the Class D description. This
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,
SUMMARY:
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (air).
The Proposed Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as
follows:
action would also update the airport’s
name and geographic coordinates for the
Class E airspace extending upward from
700 feet above the surface.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before September 25, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified
by FAA Docket No. FAA–2023–1674
and Airspace Docket No. 23–ASO–33
using any of the following methods:
* Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
www.regulations.gov and follow the
online instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
* Mail: Send comments to Docket
Operations, M–30; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, Room W12–140, West
Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC
20590–0001.
* Hand Delivery or Courier: Take
comments to Docket Operations in
Room W12–140 of the West Building
Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except for Federal holidays.
* Fax: Fax comments to Docket
Operations at (202) 493–2251.
Docket: Background documents or
comments received may be read at
www.regulations.gov anytime. Follow
the online instructions for accessing the
docket or go to the Docket Operations in
Room W12–140 of the West Building
Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except for Federal holidays.
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: John
Fornito, Operations Support Group,
Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
Administration, 1701 Columbia Avenue,
College Park, GA 30337; Telephone:
(404) 305–6364.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
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[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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Amendment of Class D and Class E
Airspace; Eastman, GA
This proposal will be subject to an
environmental analysis in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1F,
‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures,’’ prior to any FAA final
regulatory action.
15:46 Aug 09, 2023
1. The authority citation for part 71
continues to read as follows:
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§ 71.1
The FAA proposes an amendment to
14 CFR part 71 by establishing Class E
airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface within a 6.0-mile
radius of Fauquier Hospital Emergency
Transport Heliport, Warrenton, VA, as
new instrument approach procedures
have been designed for the heliport.
Controlled airspace is necessary for
the area’s safety and management of
instrument flight rules (IFR) operations.
This action is necessary to support IFR
operations in the area.
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PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
REPORTING POINTS
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Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 153 / Thursday, August 10, 2023 / Proposed Rules
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 would
amend Class D and Class E airspace in
Eastman, GA. An airspace evaluation
determined that this update is necessary
to support IFR operations in the area.
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Comments Invited
The FAA invites interested persons to
participate in this rulemaking by
submitting written comments, data, or
views. Comments are specifically
invited on the proposal’s overall
regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related
aspects. The most helpful comments
reference a specific portion of the
proposal, explain the reason for any
recommended change, and include
supporting data. To ensure the docket
does not contain duplicate comments,
commenters should submit only once if
comments are filed electronically, or
commenters should send only one copy
of written comments if comments are
filed in writing.
The FAA will file in the docket all
comments it receives and a report
summarizing each substantive public
contact with FAA personnel concerning
this proposed rulemaking. Before acting
on this proposal, the FAA will consider
all comments it receives on or before the
closing date for comments. The FAA
will consider comments filed after the
comment period has closed if it is
possible without incurring expense or
delay. The FAA may change this
proposal in light of the comments it
receives.
Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C.
553(c), DOT solicits comments from the
public to better inform its rulemaking
process. DOT posts these comments,
without edit, including any personal
information the commenter provides, to
www.regulations.gov, as described in
the system of records notice (DOT/ALL–
14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at
www.dot.gov/privacy.
Availability of Rulemaking Documents
An electronic copy of this document
may be downloaded through the
internet at www.regulations.gov.
Recently published rulemaking
documents can be accessed through the
FAA’s web page at www.faa.gov/air_
traffic/publications/airspace_
amendments/.
You may review the public docket
containing the proposal, any comments
received, and any final disposition in
person in the Dockets Operations office
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15:46 Aug 09, 2023
Jkt 259001
(see ADDRESSES section for address,
phone number, and hours of
operations). An informal docket may
also be examined during normal
business hours at the office of the
Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
Administration, Room 210, 1701
Columbia Ave., College Park, GA 30337.
Incorporation by Reference
Class D and Class 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 annually.
This document proposes to amend 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 be published in the
next FAA Order JO 7400.11 update.
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 Proposal
The FAA proposes an amendment to
14 CFR part 71 to amend Class D
airspace and Class E airspace extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface
for Heart of Georgia Regional Airport,
Eastman, GA, by increasing the Class D
radius to 4.6-miles (previously 4.4
miles) and the Class E airspace
extending upward from 700 feet above
the surface to 7.1-miles (previously 7.0
miles), and update the geographic
coordinates to coincide with the FAA’s
database. This action would also replace
Notice to Airmen with Notice to Air
Missions and Airport/Facility Directory
with Chart Supplement in the Class D
description. Finally, this action would
update the airport name to Heart of
Georgia Regional Airport (formerly
Eastman-Dodge County Airport) in the
Class E airspace extending upward from
700 feet above the surface. Controlled
airspace is necessary for the area’s safety
and management of instrument flight
rules (IFR) operations.
Regulatory Notices and Analyses
The FAA has determined that this
proposed 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
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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 proposed rule, when
promulgated, will not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Environmental Review
This proposal will be subject to an
environmental analysis in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1F,
‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures,’’ prior to any FAA final
regulatory action.
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (air).
The Proposed Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
proposes to amend 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:
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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:
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Paragraph 5000
Class D Airspace.
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ASO GA D Eastman, GA [Amended]
Heart of Georgia Regional Airport, GA
(Lat. 32°12′59″ N, long. 83°07′43″ W)
That airspace extends upward from the
surface to and including 2,500 feet MSL
within a 4.6-mile radius of the Heart of
Georgia Regional 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 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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ASO GA E5 Eastman, GA [Amended]
Heart of Georgia Regional Airport, GA
(Lat. 32°12′59″ N, long. 83°07′43″ W)
That airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface within a 7.1-mile
radius of Heart of Georgia Regional Airport.
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Issued in College Park, Georgia, on August
2, 2023.
Andreese C. Davis,
Manager, Airspace & Procedures Team South,
Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic
Organization.
[FR Doc. 2023–16763 Filed 8–9–23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2023–1147; Airspace
Docket No. 22–AAL–55]
RIN 2120–AA66
Amendment of Alaskan Very High
Frequency (VHF) Omnidirectional
Range (VOR) Federal Airway V–333 in
the Vicinity of Shishmaref, AK, and
Revocation of Alaskan VOR Federal
Airway V–401 in the Vicinity of Ambler,
AK
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
This action proposes to
amend Alaskan VOR Federal Airway V–
333 and to revoke Alaskan VOR Federal
Airway V–401. The FAA is taking this
action due to the pending
decommissioning of the Shishmaref,
AK, and Ambler, AK, Nondirectional
Radio Beacons (NDB). The identifier V–
333 is also used as an identifier for
Domestic VOR Federal Airway V–333 in
the vicinity of Rome, GA. The identifier
V–401 is also used as an identifier for
Domestic VOR Federal Airway V–401 in
the vicinity of Worland, WY. This
proposed airspace action only pertains
to the Alaskan V–333 and V–401. The
V–333 near Rome, GA and V–401 near
Worland, WY, would not be affected by
this proposed airspace action.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before September 25, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified
by FAA Docket No. FAA–2023–1147
and Airspace Docket No. 22–AAL–55
using any of the following methods:
* Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
www.regulations.gov and follow the
online instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
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SUMMARY:
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15:46 Aug 09, 2023
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* Mail: Send comments to Docket
Operations, M–30; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, Room W12–140, West
Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC
20590–0001.
* Hand Delivery or Courier: Take
comments to Docket Operations in
Room W12–140 of the West Building
Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays.
* Fax: Fax comments to Docket
Operations at (202) 493–2251.
Docket: Background documents or
comments received may be read at
www.regulations.gov at any time.
Follow the online instructions for
accessing the docket or go to the Docket
Operations in Room W12–140 of the
West Building Ground Floor at 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington,
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
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:
Steven Roff, Rules and Regulations
Group, Office of Policy, Federal
Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington,
DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Authority for This Rulemaking
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
regarding aviation safety is found in
Title 49 of the United States Code.
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator.
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the
agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
promulgated under the authority
described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
section, the FAA is charged with
prescribing regulations to assign the use
of the airspace necessary to ensure the
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
airspace. This regulation is within the
scope of that authority as it proposes to
amend Alaskan VOR Federal Airway V–
333 and revoke Alaskan VOR Federal
Airway V–401.
Comments Invited
The FAA invites interested persons to
participate in this rulemaking by
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submitting written comments, data, or
views. Comments are specifically
invited on the overall regulatory,
aeronautical, economic, environmental,
and energy-related aspects of the
proposal. The most helpful comments
reference a specific portion of the
proposal, explain the reason for any
recommended change, and include
supporting data. To ensure the docket
does not contain duplicate comments,
commenters should submit only one
time if comments are filed
electronically, or commenters should
send only one copy of written
comments if comments are filed in
writing.
The FAA will file in the docket all
comments it receives, as well as a report
summarizing each substantive public
contact with FAA personnel concerning
this proposed rulemaking. Before acting
on this proposal, the FAA will consider
all comments it receives on or before the
closing date for comments. The FAA
will consider comments filed after the
comment period has closed if it is
possible to do so without incurring
expense or delay. The FAA may change
this proposal in light of the comments
it receives.
Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C.
553(c), DOT solicits comments from the
public to better inform its rulemaking
process. DOT posts these comments,
without edit, including any personal
information the commenter provides, to
www.regulations.gov, as described in
the system of records notice (DOT/ALL–
14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at
www.dot.gov/privacy.
Availability of Rulemaking Documents
An electronic copy of this document
may be downloaded through the
internet at www.regulations.gov.
Recently published rulemaking
documents can also be accessed through
the FAA’s web page at www.faa.gov/air_
traffic/publications/airspace_
amendments/.
You may review the public docket
containing the proposal, any comments
received and any final disposition in
person in the Dockets Operations office
(see ADDRESSES section for address,
phone number, and hours of
operations). An informal docket may
also be examined during normal
business hours at the office of the
Western Service Center, Federal
Aviation 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198.
Incorporation by Reference
Alaskan VOR Federal airways are
published in paragraph 6010(b) of FAA
Order JO 7400.11, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points,
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2023-1674; Airspace Docket No. 23-ASO-33]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Eastman, GA
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend Class D airspace and Class E
airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface for Heart of
Georgia Regional Airport, Eastman, GA. This action would increase the
radius of the Class D airspace and the Class E airspace extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface, as well as amend verbiage in
the Class D description. This action would also update the airport's
name and geographic coordinates for the Class E airspace extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 25, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2023-1674 and
Airspace Docket No. 23-ASO-33 using any of the following methods:
* Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov and follow
the online instructions for sending your comments electronically.
* Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M-30; U.S. Department
of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W12-140, West
Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
* Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket Operations in
Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except for Federal holidays.
* Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at (202) 493-2251.
Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at
www.regulations.gov anytime. Follow the online instructions for
accessing the docket or go to the Docket Operations in Room W12-140 of
the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except for Federal holidays.
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: 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,
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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 would amend
Class D and Class E airspace in Eastman, GA. An airspace evaluation
determined that this update is necessary to support IFR operations in
the area.
Comments Invited
The FAA invites interested persons to participate in this
rulemaking by submitting written comments, data, or views. Comments are
specifically invited on the proposal's overall regulatory,
aeronautical, economic, environmental, and energy-related aspects. The
most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the proposal,
explain the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting
data. To ensure the docket does not contain duplicate comments,
commenters should submit only once if comments are filed
electronically, or commenters should send only one copy of written
comments if comments are filed in writing.
The FAA will file in the docket all comments it receives and a
report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel
concerning this proposed rulemaking. Before acting on this proposal,
the FAA will consider all comments it receives on or before the closing
date for comments. The FAA will consider comments filed after the
comment period has closed if it is possible without incurring expense
or delay. The FAA may change this proposal in light of the comments it
receives.
Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts
these comments, without edit, including any personal information the
commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system
of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at
www.dot.gov/privacy.
Availability of Rulemaking Documents
An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the
internet at www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking
documents can be accessed through the FAA's web page at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/.
You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any
comments received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets
Operations office (see ADDRESSES section for address, phone number, and
hours of operations). An informal docket may also be examined during
normal business hours at the office of the Eastern Service Center,
Federal Aviation Administration, Room 210, 1701 Columbia Ave., College
Park, GA 30337.
Incorporation by Reference
Class D and Class 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
annually. This document proposes to amend 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 be published in the next FAA Order JO 7400.11 update. 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 Proposal
The FAA proposes an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to amend Class D
airspace and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the
surface for Heart of Georgia Regional Airport, Eastman, GA, by
increasing the Class D radius to 4.6-miles (previously 4.4 miles) and
the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
to 7.1-miles (previously 7.0 miles), and update the geographic
coordinates to coincide with the FAA's database. This action would also
replace Notice to Airmen with Notice to Air Missions and Airport/
Facility Directory with Chart Supplement in the Class D description.
Finally, this action would update the airport name to Heart of Georgia
Regional Airport (formerly Eastman-Dodge County Airport) in the Class E
airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface. Controlled
airspace is necessary for the area's safety and management of
instrument flight rules (IFR) operations.
Regulatory Notices and Analyses
The FAA has determined that this proposed 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 so minimal.
Since this is a routine matter that will only affect air traffic
procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this proposed rule,
when promulgated, will not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Environmental Review
This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies
and Procedures,'' prior to any FAA final regulatory action.
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).
The Proposed Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration proposes to amend 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 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]
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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 GA D Eastman, GA [Amended]
Heart of Georgia Regional Airport, GA
(Lat. 32[deg]12'59'' N, long. 83[deg]07'43'' W)
That airspace extends upward from the surface to and including
2,500 feet MSL within a 4.6-mile radius of the Heart of Georgia
Regional 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
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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ASO GA E5 Eastman, GA [Amended]
Heart of Georgia Regional Airport, GA
(Lat. 32[deg]12'59'' N, long. 83[deg]07'43'' W)
That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 7.1-mile radius of Heart of Georgia Regional Airport.
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Issued in College Park, Georgia, on August 2, 2023.
Andreese C. Davis,
Manager, Airspace & Procedures Team South, Eastern Service Center, Air
Traffic Organization.
[FR Doc. 2023-16763 Filed 8-9-23; 8:45 am]
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