Revocation of Class E Airspace; Manchester, NH, 66988-66989 [2024-18435]

Download as PDF 66988 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 160 / Monday, August 19, 2024 / Rules and Regulations promulgated, does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. 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. Environmental Review ■ The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and its implementing regulations at 40 CFR part 1500, and in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures, paragraph 5– 6.5a, which categorically excludes from further environmental impact review rulemaking actions that designate or modify classes of airspace areas, airways, routes, and reporting points (see 14 CFR part 71, Designation of Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace Areas; Air Traffic Service Routes; and Reporting Points); and paragraph 5–6.5i, which categorically excludes from further environmental impact review the establishment of new or revised air traffic control procedures conducted at 3,000 feet or more above ground level (AGL); procedures conducted below 3,000 feet AGL that do not cause traffic to be routinely routed over noise sensitive areas; modifications to currently approved procedures conducted below 3,000 feet AGL that do not significantly increase noise over noise sensitive areas; and increases in minimum altitudes and landing minima. As such, this action is not expected to result in any potentially significant environmental impacts. In accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, paragraph 5–2 regarding Extraordinary Circumstances, the FAA has reviewed this action for factors and circumstances in which a normally categorically excluded action may have a significant environmental impact requiring further analysis. The FAA has determined that no extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental assessment or environmental impact study. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with RULES1 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: ■ VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:54 Aug 16, 2024 Jkt 262001 § 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: Paragraph 2004 Jet Routes. * * * * * J–211 [Amended] From Westminster, MD; INT Westminster 292° and Johnstown, PA, 130° radials; to Johnstown. * * * * Paragraph 6010(a) Airways. * * * * Domestic VOR Federal * * * * V–41 [Removed] * * * Issued in Washington, DC, on August 13, 2024. Frank Lias, Manager, Rules and Regulations Group. [FR Doc. 2024–18431 Filed 8–16–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2024–1361; Airspace Docket No. 24–ANE–5] RIN 2120–AA66 Revocation of Class E Airspace; Manchester, NH Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: This action removes Class E surface airspace for Manchester Boston Regional Airport, Manchester, NH, as the overlying Class C airspace deems the Class E surface airspace unnecessary. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, October 31, 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: 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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 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, as well as subsequent amendments, can be viewed online at www.faa.gov/air_ traffic/publications/. For further information, you can contact the Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph Kann, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; Telephone: (404) 305–5576. 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 removes Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface for Manchester Boston Regional Airport, Manchester, NH. History The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking for Docket No. FAA 2024–1361 in the Federal Register (89 FR 43347; May 17, 2024), proposing to revoke Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface for Manchester Boston Regional Airport, Manchester, NH. Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received. Incorporation by Reference Class E airspace is published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 on an annual basis. This document amends the current version of that order, FAA Order JO 7400.11H, dated August 11, 2023, and effective September 15, 2023. FAA Order JO 7400.11H is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES E:\FR\FM\19AUR1.SGM 19AUR1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 160 / Monday, August 19, 2024 / Rules and Regulations section of this document. These amendments will be published in the next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11. 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 removes Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Manchester Boston Regional Airport, Manchester, NH, as the overlying Class C airspace deems the Class E surface airspace unnecessary. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations in the area. 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 exist that warrant the preparation of an environmental assessment. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with RULES1 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: VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:54 Aug 16, 2024 Jkt 262001 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 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth. * * * ANE NH E2 [Removed] * * * * Manchester, NH * * * Issued in College Park, Georgia, on August 13, 2024. Patrick Young, Manager, Airspace & Procedures Team North, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. [FR Doc. 2024–18435 Filed 8–16–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement 30 CFR Part 938 [SATS No. PA–175–FOR; Docket ID: OSM– 2022–0003; S1D1S SS08011000 SX064A000 245S180110; S2D2S SS08011000 SX064A000 24XS501520] Pennsylvania Regulatory Program Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Interior. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are removing our disapproval of two provisions of the Pennsylvania regulatory program (the Pennsylvania program) that we have previously addressed, but which remained codified in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). The disapprovals are no longer necessary because Pennsylvania subsequently submitted and obtained OSMRE approval of revised regulations. DATES: Effective August 19, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ben Owens, Acting Field Office Director, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 66989 Pittsburgh Field Office, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 3 Parkway Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15220, Telephone: (412) 937–2827, Email: bowens@osmre.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Discussion of Final Rule II. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews I. Discussion of Final Rule By letter dated March 7, 2022 (SATS No. PA–175–FOR; Administrative Record No. OSM–2022–0003), Pennsylvania requested that we remove our previous disapprovals at 30 CFR 938.12(e)(1) and (2), which disapproved proposed 2006 revisions to Pennsylvania’s regulations at Title 25 of the Pennsylvania Code (Pa. Code) 86.17(e) and 86.283(c). Pennsylvania believes that removal of the disapprovals will clarify that the deficiencies noted in the CFR were resolved and that no further action by Pennsylvania is required. On May 23, 2006, Pennsylvania sent us an amendment to revise its program regulations at Title 25 of the Pa. Code (SATS No. PA–147–FOR; Administrative Record No. PA 793.11) in response to five required program amendments. See 72 FR 19117 (Apr. 17, 2007). The proposed amendment also included four additional changes, which were made at Pennsylvania’s own initiative. Two of the four additional changes that Pennsylvania proposed concerned money received from reclamation fees intended to supplement funding for the reclamation bond pool that supported its Alternative Bonding System (ABS). Pennsylvania contended that there was no longer a basis for maintaining the reclamation fee because the State had discontinued its ABS and revised its bonding regulations to require that all mine permits post a full-cost reclamation bond. Pennsylvania submitted a request to discontinue the collection of the $100 per acre reclamation fee authorized under 25 Pa. Code 86.17(e) by proposing the following sentence: ‘‘This fee shall not be required after (effective date of this rulemaking).’’ Pennsylvania also proposed to amend Title 25 of the Pennsylvania Code by removing section 86.283(c) because it referenced the reclamation fee in relation to mine operators approved to participate in the remining financial guarantees program. Pennsylvania submitted the amendment to create consistency with the proposed amendment to section 86.17(e) that would delete the reclamation fee. While we approved the other requested changes related to PA–147– FOR, we deferred our decision on the E:\FR\FM\19AUR1.SGM 19AUR1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 160 (Monday, August 19, 2024)]
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[FR Doc No: 2024-18435]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2024-1361; Airspace Docket No. 24-ANE-5]
RIN 2120-AA66


Revocation of Class E Airspace; Manchester, NH

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action removes Class E surface airspace for Manchester 
Boston Regional Airport, Manchester, NH, as the overlying Class C 
airspace deems the Class E surface airspace unnecessary.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, October 31, 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: 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 7400.11H, Airspace Designations, and Reporting Points, 
as well as subsequent amendments, can be viewed online at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can contact the 
Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Joseph Kann, Operations Support 
Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 1701 
Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; Telephone: (404) 305-5576.

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 removes Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the 
surface for Manchester Boston Regional Airport, Manchester, NH.

History

    The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking for Docket No. 
FAA 2024-1361 in the Federal Register (89 FR 43347; May 17, 2024), 
proposing to revoke Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet 
above the surface for Manchester Boston Regional Airport, Manchester, 
NH. Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking 
effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No 
comments were received.

Incorporation by Reference

    Class E airspace is published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Order JO 
7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, which is 
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 on an annual basis. This 
document amends the current version of that order, FAA Order JO 
7400.11H, dated August 11, 2023, and effective September 15, 2023. FAA 
Order JO 7400.11H is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES

[[Page 66989]]

section of this document. These amendments will be published in the 
next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11. 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 removes Class E airspace extending 
upward from 700 feet above the surface at Manchester Boston Regional 
Airport, Manchester, NH, as the overlying Class C airspace deems the 
Class E surface airspace unnecessary. Controlled airspace is necessary 
for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) 
operations in the area.

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 exist that 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]

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

* * * * *

ANE NH E2 Manchester, NH [Removed]

* * * * *

    Issued in College Park, Georgia, on August 13, 2024.
Patrick Young,
Manager, Airspace & Procedures Team North, Eastern Service Center, Air 
Traffic Organization.
[FR Doc. 2024-18435 Filed 8-16-24; 8:45 am]
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