Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Ozark, AL and Columbus, GA, 86039-86040 [2023-27195]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 237 / Tuesday, December 12, 2023 / Rules and Regulations the availability of this material at NARA, visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ ibr-locations or email fr.inspection@nara.gov. Issued on November 9, 2023. Ross Landes, Deputy Director for Regulatory Operations, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2023–27115 Filed 12–11–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2023–1352; Airspace Docket No. 23–ASO–55] RIN 2120–AA66 Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Ozark, AL and Columbus, GA Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: This action makes editorial changes, updating the airport names of two Army Airfields and replacing the term Notice to Airmen with Notice to Air Missions in Class D and Class E descriptions. This action does not change the airspace boundaries or operating requirements. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, March 21, 2024. 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: This final rule 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 7400.11H, Airspace Designations, and Reporting Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/ publications/. For further information, contact the Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Fornito, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; Telephone: (404) 305–6364. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with RULES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:47 Dec 11, 2023 Jkt 262001 86039 Authority for This Rulemaking Regulatory Notices and Analyses 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 updates airport names and airspace descriptions. This update is administrative change and does not change the airspace boundaries or operating requirements. 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 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. Incorporation by Reference Environmental Review Class D and Class E airspace are published in paragraphs 5000, 6002, 6004, and 6005 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 7400.11H, dated August 11, 2023, and effective September 15, 2023. FAA Order JO 7400.11H is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document. These amendments will be published in the next FAA Order JO 7400.11 update. FAA Order JO 7400.11H lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and reporting points. 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. The Rule This amendment to 14 CFR part 71 amends the Class D airspace, Class E surface airspace, Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class D surface area, and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface for Fort Novosel, Ozark, AL, and Fort Moore, Columbus, GA by updating each airport’s name (formerly Fort Rucker and Fort Benning, respectively), as well as updating the descriptions by making editorial changes, replacing the term Notice to Airmen with Notice to Air Missions, and replacing the term Airport/Facility Directory with Chart Supplement in the appropriate descriptions. This action is an administrative change and does not affect the airspace boundaries or operating requirements; therefore, notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) is unnecessary. PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 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 Federal Aviation Administration Order JO 7400.11H, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 11, 2023, and effective September 15, 2023, is amended as follows: ■ Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace. * * E:\FR\FM\12DER1.SGM * * 12DER1 * 86040 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 237 / Tuesday, December 12, 2023 / Rules and Regulations ASO AL D Fort Novosel (Ozark), AL [Amended] Cairns Army Air Field (Fort Novosel), AL (Lat. 31°16′33″ N, long. 85°42′48″ W) That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 2,800 feet MSL within a 5-mile radius of lat. 31°18′30″ N, long. 85°42′20″ W. 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. * * * * * ASO GA D Columbus, GA [Amended] Columbus Airport, GA (Lat. 32°30′59″ N, long. 84°56′20″ W) Lawson AAF (Fort Moore) (Lat. 32°19′54″ N, long. 84°59′14″ W) That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 2,900 feet MSL within a 4.4-mile radius of the Columbus Airport, and that airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 2,700 feet MSL within a 5.2-mile radius of Lawson Army Airfield (Ft. Moore) and that airspace within 1 mile each side of the 145° bearing from the AAF extending from the 5.2-mile radius to 6.8 miles southeast of the AAF. This Class D airspace 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. * * * * * Paragraph 6002 Class E Surface Airspace. * * * * * ASO AL E2 Fort Novosel (Ozark), AL [Amended] Columbus Airport, GA (Lat. 32°30′59″ N, long. 84°56′20″ W) Lawson AAF (Fort Moore) (Lat. 32°19′54″ N, long. 84°59′14″ W) That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 2,900 feet MSL within a 4.4-mile radius of the Columbus 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. * * * * * Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with RULES1 * * * * * ASO MS E5 Columbus, MS [Amended] Columbus AFB, MS (Lat. 33°38′43″ N, long. 88°26′45″ W) Monroe County Airport (Lat. 33°52′26″ N, long. 88°29′23″ W) Columbus-Lowndes County Airport (Lat. 33°27′55″ N, long. 88°22′51″ W) Golden Triangle Regional Airport (Lat. 33°26′54″ N, long. 88°35′29″ W) Oktibbeha Airport (Lat. 33°29′52″ N, long. 88°4′53″ W) McCharen Field VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:47 Dec 11, 2023 Jkt 262001 (Lat. 33°35′03″ N, long. 88°40′00″ W) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 10-mile radius of Columbus AFB, a 16-mile radius of Monroe County Airport, and within a 6.4mile radius of Columbus-Lowndes County Airport, and within a 6.6-mile radius of Golden Triangle Regional Airport, and within a 6.2-mile radius of Oktibbeha Airport, and a 6.3-mile radius of McCharen Field. will publish a document in the Federal Register. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Terrence L. Boos, Ph.D., Drug and Chemical Evaluation Section, Diversion Control Division, Drug Enforcement Administration; Mailing Address: 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152; Telephone: (571) 362–3249. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Drug * * * * * Enforcement Administration (DEA) Issued in College Park, Georgia, on issues a temporary scheduling order 1 December 6, 2023. (in the form of a temporary amendment) Andreese C. Davis, to add the following six substances, Manager, Airspace & Procedures Team South, including their optical and geometric Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic isomers, salts, and salts of isomers, Organization. whenever the existence of such isomers [FR Doc. 2023–27195 Filed 12–11–23; 8:45 am] and salts is possible, to schedule I under BILLING CODE 4910–13–P the Controlled Substances Act (CSA): • Methyl 3,3-dimethyl-2-(1-(pent-4en-1-yl)-1H-indazole-3carboxamido)butanoate (Other name: DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE MDMB–4en–PINACA), Drug Enforcement Administration • Methyl 2-[[1-(4-fluorobutyl)indole3-carbonyl]amino]-3,3-dimethyl21 CFR Part 1308 butanoate (Other names: 4F–MDMB– BUTICA; 4F–MDMB–BICA), [Docket No. DEA–1006] • N-(1-amino-3,3-dimethyl-1oxobutan-2-yl)-1-(pent-4-en-1-yl)-1HSchedules of Controlled Substances: indazole-3-carboxamide (Other name: Temporary Placement of MDMB–4en– ADB–4en–PINACA), PINACA, 4F–MDMB–BUTICA, ADB– • 5-Pentyl-2-(2-phenylpropan-24en–PINACA, CUMYL–PEGACLONE, yl)pyrido[4,3-b]indol-1-one (Other 5F–EDMB–PICA, and MMB–FUBICA name: CUMYL–PEGACLONE; SGT– into Schedule I 151), • Ethyl 2-[[1-(5-fluoropentyl)indole-3AGENCY: Drug Enforcement carbonyl]amino]-3,3-dimethyl-butanoate Administration, Department of Justice. (Other names: 5F–EDMB–PICA; 5F– ACTION: Temporary amendment; EDMB–2201), and temporary scheduling order. • Methyl 2-(1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-1HSUMMARY: The Administrator of the Drug indole-3-carboxamido)-3-methyl butanoate (Other name: MMB–FUBICA). Enforcement Administration is issuing this temporary order to schedule six Legal Authority synthetic cannabinoids and their optical The CSA provides the Attorney and geometric isomers, salts, and salts General, as delegated to the of isomers, whenever the existence of Administrator of DEA (Administrator) such isomers and salts is possible, in pursuant to 28 CFR 0.100, with the schedule I under the Controlled authority to temporarily place a Substances Act. This action is based on substance in schedule I of the CSA for a finding by the Administrator that the two years without regard to the placement of these six substances in requirements of 21 U.S.C. 811(b), if the schedule I is necessary to avoid Administrator finds that such action is imminent hazard to the public safety. necessary to avoid an imminent hazard As a result of this order, the regulatory to the public safety.2 In addition, if controls and administrative, civil, and proceedings to control a substance are criminal sanctions applicable to initiated under 21 U.S.C. 811(a)(1) while schedule I controlled substances on the substance is temporarily controlled persons who handle (manufacture, under section 811(h), the Administrator distribute, reverse distribute, import, may extend the temporary scheduling export, engage in research, conduct for up to one year.3 instructional activities or chemical analysis with, or possess) or propose to 1 Though DEA has used the term ‘‘final order’’ handle these six specified controlled with respect to temporary scheduling orders in the substances. past, this order adheres to the statutory language of This temporary scheduling order is effective December 12, 2023, until December 12, 2025. If this order is extended or made permanent, the DEA DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 21 U.S.C. 811(h), which refers to a ‘‘temporary scheduling order.’’ No substantive change is intended. 2 21 U.S.C. 811(h)(1). 3 21 U.S.C. 811(h)(2). E:\FR\FM\12DER1.SGM 12DER1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 237 (Tuesday, December 12, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 86039-86040]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-27195]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2023-1352; Airspace Docket No. 23-ASO-55]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Ozark, AL and 
Columbus, GA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action makes editorial changes, updating the airport 
names of two Army Airfields and replacing the term Notice to Airmen 
with Notice to Air Missions in Class D and Class E descriptions. This 
action does not change the airspace boundaries or operating 
requirements.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, March 21, 2024. 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: This final rule 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 7400.11H, Airspace Designations, and Reporting Points, 
and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, contact the 
Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Fornito, Operations Support 
Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 1701 
Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; Telephone: (404) 305-6364.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Authority for This Rulemaking

    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is 
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106 
describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, 
Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's 
authority. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described 
in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, 
the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of 
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient 
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority, 
as it updates airport names and airspace descriptions. This update is 
administrative change and does not change the airspace boundaries or 
operating requirements.

Incorporation by Reference

    Class D and Class E airspace are published in paragraphs 5000, 
6002, 6004, and 6005 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 
7400.11H, dated August 11, 2023, and effective September 15, 2023. FAA 
Order JO 7400.11H is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES 
section of this document. These amendments will be published in the 
next FAA Order JO 7400.11 update. FAA Order JO 7400.11H 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 amends the Class D airspace, Class 
E surface airspace, Class E airspace designated as an extension to a 
Class D surface area, and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 
feet above the surface for Fort Novosel, Ozark, AL, and Fort Moore, 
Columbus, GA by updating each airport's name (formerly Fort Rucker and 
Fort Benning, respectively), as well as updating the descriptions by 
making editorial changes, replacing the term Notice to Airmen with 
Notice to Air Missions, and replacing the term Airport/Facility 
Directory with Chart Supplement in the appropriate descriptions. This 
action is an administrative change and does not affect the airspace 
boundaries or operating requirements; therefore, notice and public 
procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) is 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 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

    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

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 Federal Aviation 
Administration Order JO 7400.11H, Airspace Designations and Reporting 
Points, dated August 11, 2023, and effective September 15, 2023, is 
amended as follows:

Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.

* * * * *

[[Page 86040]]

ASO AL D Fort Novosel (Ozark), AL [Amended]

Cairns Army Air Field (Fort Novosel), AL
    (Lat. 31[deg]16'33'' N, long. 85[deg]42'48'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
2,800 feet MSL within a 5-mile radius of lat. 31[deg]18'30'' N, 
long. 85[deg]42'20'' W. 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.
* * * * *

ASO GA D Columbus, GA [Amended]

Columbus Airport, GA
    (Lat. 32[deg]30'59'' N, long. 84[deg]56'20'' W)
Lawson AAF (Fort Moore)
    (Lat. 32[deg]19'54'' N, long. 84[deg]59'14'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
2,900 feet MSL within a 4.4-mile radius of the Columbus Airport, and 
that airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
2,700 feet MSL within a 5.2-mile radius of Lawson Army Airfield (Ft. 
Moore) and that airspace within 1 mile each side of the 145[deg] 
bearing from the AAF extending from the 5.2-mile radius to 6.8 miles 
southeast of the AAF. This Class D airspace 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.
* * * * *

Paragraph 6002 Class E Surface Airspace.

* * * * *

ASO AL E2 Fort Novosel (Ozark), AL [Amended]

Columbus Airport, GA
    (Lat. 32[deg]30'59'' N, long. 84[deg]56'20'' W)
Lawson AAF (Fort Moore)
    (Lat. 32[deg]19'54'' N, long. 84[deg]59'14'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
2,900 feet MSL within a 4.4-mile radius of the Columbus 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.
* * * * *

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

* * * * *

ASO MS E5 Columbus, MS [Amended]

Columbus AFB, MS
    (Lat. 33[deg]38'43'' N, long. 88[deg]26'45'' W)
Monroe County Airport
    (Lat. 33[deg]52'26'' N, long. 88[deg]29'23'' W)
Columbus-Lowndes County Airport
    (Lat. 33[deg]27'55'' N, long. 88[deg]22'51'' W)
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
    (Lat. 33[deg]26'54'' N, long. 88[deg]35'29'' W)
Oktibbeha Airport
    (Lat. 33[deg]29'52'' N, long. 88[deg]4'53'' W)
McCharen Field
    (Lat. 33[deg]35'03'' N, long. 88[deg]40'00'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 10-mile radius of Columbus AFB, a 16-mile radius of Monroe 
County Airport, and within a 6.4-mile radius of Columbus-Lowndes 
County Airport, and within a 6.6-mile radius of Golden Triangle 
Regional Airport, and within a 6.2-mile radius of Oktibbeha Airport, 
and a 6.3-mile radius of McCharen Field.
* * * * *

    Issued in College Park, Georgia, on December 6, 2023.
Andreese C. Davis,
Manager, Airspace & Procedures Team South, Eastern Service Center, Air 
Traffic Organization.
[FR Doc. 2023-27195 Filed 12-11-23; 8:45 am]
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