Modification of Class D and Class E Airspace; Camp Guernsey Airport, Guernsey, WY, 71189-71190 [2024-19588]

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• Federal Aviation Administration
• DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 170 (Tuesday, September 3, 2024)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 71189-71190]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-19588]


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Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 170 / Tuesday, September 3, 2024 / 
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2024-1856; Airspace Docket No. 24-ANM-70]
RIN 2120-AA66


Modification of Class D and Class E Airspace; Camp Guernsey 
Airport, Guernsey, WY

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to modify the Class D airspace, Class E 
airspace area designated as a surface area (Class E2 surface area), and 
Class E airspace area extending upward from 700 feet or more above the 
surface of the earth (Class E5 airspace area) at Camp Guernsey Airport, 
Guernsey, WY. This action would more appropriately contain instrument 
flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport. Additionally, the 
airport's legal descriptions should be amended to match the FAA's 
database.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 18, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2024-1856 and 
Airspace Docket No. 24-ANM-70 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 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 7400.11H, 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: Keith T. Adams, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Western Service Center, Operations Support Group, 2200 
S. 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone (206) 231-2428.

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 would modify the Class D airspace, Class E2 surface 
area, and Class E5 airspace area to support IFR operations at Camp 
Guernsey Airport, Guernsey, WY.

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 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 at the Northwest Mountain Regional 
Office of the Federal Aviation Administration, Air Traffic 
Organization, Western Service Center, Operations Support Group, 2200 S. 
216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198.

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Incorporation by Reference

    Class D, Class E2, and Class E5 airspace designations are published 
in paragraphs 5000, 6002, and 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 proposes to amend the 
current version of that order, FAA Order JO 7400.11H, dated August 11, 
2023, and effective September 15, 2023. These 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.

Background

    The airport's Class E airspace area extending upward from 700 feet 
above the surface of the earth does not fully contain the 
Nondirectional Beacon (NDB) Runway (RWY) 32 Approach procedure. 
Additionally, the northern portion of the airport's Class D airspace, 
Class E2 surface area, and Class E5 airspace area overlie special use 
airspace (SUA) restricted areas (R) R-7001A and R-7002B. These shared 
airspace areas will convert to the appropriate SUA when the restricted 
area becomes active. Camp Guernsey Airport legal descriptions currently 
do not reflect the airspace change when SUAs are active. The airport's 
airspaces and legal descriptions should be amended to appropriately 
support IFR operations at Camp Guernsey Airport, Guernsey, WY.

The Proposal

    The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to modify the 
Class E5 airspace area at Camp Guernsey Airport, Guernsey, WY, to 
support containment of IFR operations.
    Class E5 airspace area should be modified to within 6.7- miles 
radius of the airport and within 6.7 miles each side of the airport's 
143[deg] bearing extending from the 6.7-mile radius to 18 miles 
southeast of the airport, excluding that airspace within R-7001A and R-
7002B when active. The proposed airspace would accommodate IFR arrival 
operations descending through 1,500 feet above the surface and 
departing IFR operations until reaching 1,200 feet above the surface.
    Additionally, administrative amendments are required for Camp 
Guernsey Airport's legal descriptions. Line one for city location 
should be identified as Guernsey, WY. The airport's Class D airspace 
and Class E2 surface area legal descriptions need the updated part-time 
text. Lastly, SUA exclusionary text should be added to all legal 
descriptions.

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 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.

List 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 5000 Class D Airspace

* * * * *

ANM WY D Guernsey, WY [Amended]

Camp Guernsey Airport, WY
    (Lat. 42[deg]15'35'' N, long. 104[deg]43'42'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface up to and 
including 6,900 feet MSL within a 5-mile radius of the airport and 
within 1.5 miles each side of the 340[deg] bearing from the airport, 
extending from the 5-mile radius to 6.5 miles north of the airport, 
excluding that airspace within R-7001A and R-7002B when active. This 
Class D airspace area is effective during 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 Airspace Areas Designated as a Surface Area

* * * * *

ANM WY E2 Guernsey, WY [Amended]

Camp Guernsey Airport, WY
    (Lat. 42[deg]15'35'' N, long. 104[deg]43'42'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface up to and 
including 6,900 feet MSL within a 5-mile radius of the airport and 
within 1.5 miles each side of the 340[deg] bearing from the airport, 
extending from the 5-mile radius to 6.5 miles north of the airport, 
excluding that airspace within R-7001A and R-7002B when active. This 
Class E surface area is effective during 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.

* * * * *

ANM WY E5 Guernsey, WY [Amended]

Camp Guernsey Airport, WY
    (Lat. 42[deg]15'35'' N, long. 104[deg]43'42'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 6.7-mile radius of the airport and within 6.7 miles each 
side of the 143[deg] bearing from the airport, extending from the 
6.7-mile radius to 18 miles southeast of the airport, excluding that 
airspace within R-7001A and R-7002B when active.
* * * * *

    Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on August 27, 2024.
B.G. Chew,
Group Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2024-19588 Filed 8-30-24; 8:45 am]
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