Amendment of Class E Airspace; Statesboro, GA, 75242-75244 [2023-23631]
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updates would be published in the next
update to FAA Order JO 7400.11. That
order is publicly available as listed in
the ADDRESSES section of this document.
FAA Order JO 7400.11H lists Class A,
B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic
service routes, and reporting points.
The Proposal
The FAA is proposing an amendment
to 14 CFR part 71 that would establish
Class E airspace extending upward from
700 feet above the surface at Flying
Joseph Ranch Airport, May, ID, in
support of the airport’s forthcoming
transition from VFR to IFR operations.
The proposed Class E airspace would
extend 11.3 miles northwest and 4.5
miles southeast of the airport reference
point (ARP) and is designed to contain
the following procedures: departing and
missed approach IFR operations until
reaching 1,200 feet above the surface on
the Runway (RWY) 11 YOYYU ONE
(OBSTACLE) Area Navigation (RNAV)
DEPARTURE, the RWY 29 ZAROD ONE
RNAV DEPARTURE, the RNAV Global
Positioning System (GPS) M RWY 11
missed approach, and arriving IFR
operations below 1,500 feet above the
surface on the RNAV GPS M RWY 11
approach. This action would support
the safety and management of IFR
operations at the airport.
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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 (E.O.) 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 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.
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
ACTION:
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (air).
SUMMARY:
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 7400.11H,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 11, 2023, and
effective September 15, 2023, 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.
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ANM ID E5 May, ID [New]
Flying Joseph Ranch Airport, ID
(Lat. 44°26′38″ N, long. 113°46′30″ W)
That airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface within a 4-mile radius
of the airport, and within 2.6 miles southwest
and 2.2 miles northeast of the 311° bearing
extending from the 4-mile arc to 11.3 miles
northwest, and within 1.9 miles either side
of the 129° bearing extending from the 4-mile
arc to 4.5 miles southeast.
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Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
October 18, 2023.
B.G. Chew,
Group Manager, Operations Support Group,
Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2023–23730 Filed 11–1–23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2023–2051; Airspace
Docket No. 23–ASO–38]
RIN 2120–AA66
Amendment of Class E Airspace;
Statesboro, GA
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
AGENCY:
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Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
This action proposes to
amend Class E airspace extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface
for Statesboro-Bulloch County Airport,
Statesboro, GA, to support the revised
area navigation (RNAV)instrument
approach procedure. This action would
increase the radius of the Class E
airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface and update the
airport’s name and geographic
coordinates.
Comments must be received on
or before December 18, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified
by FAA Docket No. FAA–2023–2051
and Airspace Docket No. 23–ASO–38
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 7400.11H 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:
DATES:
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Authority for This Rulemaking
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
regarding aviation safety is found in
Title 49 of the United States Code.
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator.
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the
agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
promulgated under the authority
described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
section, the FAA is charged with
prescribing regulations to assign the use
of airspace necessary to ensure the
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
airspace. This regulation is within the
scope of that authority, as it would
amend Class E airspace in Statesboro,
GA.
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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 all comments it
receives in the docket 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
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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 E airspace designations are
published in Paragraph 6005 of FAA
Order JO 7400.11, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points,
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
71.1 annually. This document proposes
to amend the current version of that
order, FAA Order JO 7400.11H,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 11, 2023, and
effective September 15, 2023. These
updates will be published in the next
FAA Order JO 7400.11 update. FAA
Order JO 7400.11H is publicly available
as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
document.
FAA Order JO 7400.11H 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 E
airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface for StatesboroBulloch County Airport, Statesboro, GA,
by increasing the Class E airspace
extending upward from 700 feet above
the surface to 7.2-miles (previously 6.5miles), to support a revised RNAV
approach procedure. In addition, this
action would update the airport name
(formerly Statesboro Municipal Airport)
and the geographic coordinates to
coincide with the FAA’s database.
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
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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
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 7400.11H,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 11, 2023, and
effective September 15, 2023, 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.
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Statesboro, GA [Amended]
Statesboro-Bulloch County Airport, GA
(Lat. 32°28′58″ N, long. 81°44′13″ W)
That airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface within a 7.2-mile
radius of the Heart of Statesboro-Bulloch
County Airport.
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Issued in College Park, Georgia, on October
13, 2023.
Andreese C. Davis,
Manager, Airspace & Procedures Team South,
Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic
Organization.
[FR Doc. 2023–23631 Filed 11–1–23; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket Number USCG–2023–0843]
RIN 1625–AA00
Safety Zone; Fireworks Display; Hood
River, OR
Coast Guard, DHS.
Notice of proposed rulemaking.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard is proposing
to establish a temporary safety zone for
certain waters of the Columbia River.
This action is necessary to provide for
the safety of life on these navigable
waters near Hood River, Oregon, during
a fireworks display on December 31,
2023. This proposed rulemaking would
prohibit persons and vessels from
entering the safety zone unless
authorized by the Captain of the Port
Sector Columbia River or a designated
representative. We invite your
comments on this proposed rulemaking.
DATES: Comments and related material
must be received by the Coast Guard on
or before December 4, 2023.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
identified by docket number USCG–
2023–0843 using the Federal DecisionMaking Portal at https://
www.regulations.gov. See the ‘‘Public
Participation and Request for
Comments’’ portion of the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for
further instructions on submitting
comments.
SUMMARY:
If
you have questions about this proposed
rulemaking, call or email LT Carlie
Gilligan, Waterways Management
Division, Sector Columbia River, Coast
Guard; telephone 503–240–9319, email
SCRWWM@uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
I. Table of Abbreviations
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
COTP Captain of the Port Columbia River
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
§ Section
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II. Background, Purpose, and Legal
Basis
On August 15, 2023, the Hood River
Fireworks, LLC notified the Coast Guard
that it will be conducting a fireworks
display from 8 to 8:30 p.m. on December
31, 2023. The fireworks are to be
launched from Hood River Spit,
approximately 1000 feet south of the
Columbia River in Hood River, OR.
Hazards from firework displays include
accidental discharge of fireworks,
dangerous projectiles, and falling hot
embers or other debris. The Captain of
the Port Sector Columbia River (COTP)
has determined that potential hazards
associated with the fireworks to be used
in this display would be a safety
concern for anyone within a 1000-foot
radius of the discharge site.
The purpose of this rulemaking is to
ensure the safety of vessels and the
navigable waters within a 1000-foot
radius of the fireworks barge before,
during, and after the scheduled event.
The Coast Guard is proposing this
rulemaking under authority in 46 U.S.C.
70034.
III. Discussion of Proposed Rule
The COTP is proposing to establish a
safety zone from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on
December 31, 2023. The safety zone
would cover all navigable waters within
1000 feet of the Hood River Spit, located
approximately 1000 feet south of the
Columbia River in Hood River, OR. The
duration of the zone is intended to
ensure the safety of vessels and these
navigable waters before, during, and
after the scheduled fireworks display.
No vessel or person would be permitted
to enter the safety zone without
obtaining permission from the COTP or
a designated representative. The
regulatory text we are proposing appears
at the end of this document.
IV. Regulatory Analyses
We developed this proposed rule after
considering numerous statutes and
Executive orders related to rulemaking.
Below we summarize our analyses
based on a number of these statutes and
Executive orders, and we discuss First
Amendment rights of protestors.
A. Regulatory Planning and Review
Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
direct agencies to assess the costs and
benefits of available regulatory
alternatives and, if regulation is
necessary, to select regulatory
approaches that maximize net benefits.
This NPRM has not been designated a
‘‘significant regulatory action,’’ under
section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, as
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amended by Executive Order 14094
(Modernizing Regulatory Review).
Accordingly, the NPRM has not been
reviewed by the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB).
This regulatory action determination
is based on the size, location, and
duration of the safety zone. The safety
zone created by this proposed rule is
designed to minimize its impact on
navigable waters. The safety zone will
impact approximately a 1000-foot area
at the intersection of the Columbia and
Hood Rivers and is not anticipated to
exceed 1.5 hours in duration. Thus,
restrictions on vessel movement within
that particular area are expected to be
minimal. Moreover, under certain
conditions vessels may still transit
through the safety zone when permitted
by the COTP. The Coast Guard would
issue a Notice to Mariners about the
zone, and the rule would allow vessels
to seek permission to enter the zone.
B. Impact on Small Entities
The Regulatory Flexibility Act of
1980, 5 U.S.C. 601–612, as amended,
requires Federal agencies to consider
the potential impact of regulations on
small entities during rulemaking. The
term ‘‘small entities’’ comprises small
businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and
operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions
with populations of less than 50,000.
The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C.
605(b) that this proposed rule would not
have a significant economic impact on
a substantial number of small entities.
While some owners or operators of
vessels intending to transit the safety
zone may be small entities, for the
reasons stated in section IV.A above,
this proposed rule would not have a
significant economic impact on any
vessel owner or operator.
If you think that your business,
organization, or governmental
jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity
and that this proposed rule would have
a significant economic impact on it,
please submit a comment (see
ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it
qualifies and how and to what degree
this rule would economically affect it.
Under section 213(a) of the Small
Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Public Law 104–
121), we want to assist small entities in
understanding this proposed rule. If the
proposed rule would affect your small
business, organization, or governmental
jurisdiction and you have questions
concerning its provisions or options for
compliance, please call or email the
person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section. The Coast
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2023-2051; Airspace Docket No. 23-ASO-38]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Statesboro, GA
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend Class E airspace extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface for Statesboro-Bulloch County
Airport, Statesboro, GA, to support the revised area navigation
(RNAV)instrument approach procedure. This action would increase the
radius of the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the
surface and update the airport's name and geographic coordinates.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 18, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2023-2051 and
Airspace Docket No. 23-ASO-38 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 7400.11H 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:
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Authority for This Rulemaking
The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106
describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's
authority. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described
in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section,
the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority,
as it would amend Class E airspace in Statesboro, GA.
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 all comments it receives in the docket 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 E airspace designations are published in Paragraph 6005 of
FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points,
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 annually. This document
proposes to amend the current version of that order, FAA Order JO
7400.11H, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 11,
2023, and effective September 15, 2023. These updates will be published
in the next FAA Order JO 7400.11 update. FAA Order JO 7400.11H is
publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document.
FAA Order JO 7400.11H 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 E
airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface for
Statesboro-Bulloch County Airport, Statesboro, GA, by increasing the
Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface to
7.2-miles (previously 6.5-miles), to support a revised RNAV approach
procedure. In addition, this action would update the airport name
(formerly Statesboro Municipal Airport) and the geographic coordinates
to coincide with the FAA's database. 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
7400.11H, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 11,
2023, and effective September 15, 2023, 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 GA E5 Statesboro, GA [Amended]
Statesboro-Bulloch County Airport, GA
(Lat. 32[deg]28'58'' N, long. 81[deg]44'13'' W)
That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 7.2-mile radius of the Heart of Statesboro-Bulloch County
Airport.
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Issued in College Park, Georgia, on October 13, 2023.
Andreese C. Davis,
Manager, Airspace & Procedures Team South, Eastern Service Center, Air
Traffic Organization.
[FR Doc. 2023-23631 Filed 11-1-23; 8:45 am]
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