Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace and Establishment of Class E Airspace; Flagstaff, AZ, 77055-77057 [2024-21430]
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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).
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.
The Proposed Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as
follows:
§ 71.1
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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Issued in Washington, DC, on September
16, 2024,
Frank Lias,
Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
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Docket No. 24–AWP–107]
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Amendment of Class D and Class E
Airspace and Establishment of Class E
Airspace; Flagstaff, AZ
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
This action proposes to
amend the Class D and Class E airspace
and establish Class E airspace at
Flagstaff Pullman Airport, Flagstaff, AZ.
The FAA is proposing this action as the
result of a biennial airspace review. This
action will bring the airspace into
compliance with FAA orders and to
support instrument flight rule (IFR)
operations.
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SUMMARY:
Comments must be received on
or before November 4, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified
by FAA Docket No. FAA–2024–2221
and Airspace Docket No. 24–AWP–107
using any of the following methods:
DATES:
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* Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
www.regulations.gov and follow the
online instruction 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 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 7400.11J, 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:
Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation
Administration, Operations Support
Group, Central Service Center, 10101
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2. The incorporation by reference in
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO 7400.11J,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated July 31, 2024, and
effective September 15, 2024, is
amended as follows:
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Navigation Routes.
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Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX
76177; telephone (817) 222–5711.
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 would
amend the Class D airspace and Class E
airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface and establish a
Class E airspace area designated as an
extension to the Class D airspace at
Flagstaff Pullman Airport, Flagstaff, AZ,
to support IFR operations at this airport.
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,
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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 received 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 5USC
553(c), DOT solicits comments from the
public to better inform its rulemaking
process. DOT post 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–
14FDMS), which can be reviewed at
www.dot.gov/privacy.
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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 Office (see the
ADDRESSES section for the address,
phone number, and hours of
operations). An informal docket may
also be examined during normal
business hours at the Federal Aviation
Administration, Air Traffic
Organization, Central Service Center,
Operations Support Group, 10101
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX
76177.
Incorporation by Reference
Class D and E airspace is published in
paragraphs 5000, 6004, 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 7400.11J, dated July 31, 2024, and
effective September 15, 2024. These
updates would be published
subsequently in the next update to FAA
Order JO 7400.11. That order is publicly
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available as listed in the ADDRESSES
section of this document.
FAA Order JO 7400.11J 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 by:
Modifying the Class D airspace to
within a 4.3-mile (decreased from a 5mile) radius of the Flagstaff Pullman
Airport, Flagstaff, AZ; removing the
extension southeast of the airport as it
is no longer required; and replacing the
outdated terms ‘‘Notice to Airmen’’ and
‘‘Airport/Facility Directory’’ with
‘‘Notice to Air Missions’’ and ‘‘Chart
Supplement’’;
Establishing a Class E airspace area
designated as an extension to the Class
D airspace extending from the 4.3-mile
radius of Flagstaff Pullman Airport
beginning at the point lat 35°12′33″ N,
long 111°38′42″ W, to lat 35°16′44″ N,
long 111°34′17″ W, then following the
9.6-mile radius from the airport
clockwise to lat 35°02′27″ N, long
111°49′20″ W, to lat 35°06′38″ N, long
111°44′56″ W, then counterclockwise
following the 4.3-mile radius to the
point of origination;
And modifying the Class E airspace
extending upward from 700 feet above
the surface to within a 16.8-mile radius
(previously defined by coordinates) of
Flagstaff Pullman Airport; and removing
the Class E airspace extending upward
from 1,200 feet above the surface from
the airspace legal description as it is no
longer required.
This action is the result of a biennial
airspace review and supports IFR at this
airport.
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.
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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
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 7400.11J,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated July 31, 2024, and
effective September 15, 2024, is
amended as follows:
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Paragraph 5000
Class D Airspace.
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AWP AZ D Flagstaff, AZ [Amended]
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, AZ
(Lat 35°08′25″ N, long 111°40′09″ W)
That airspace extending upward from the
surface to and including 9,500 feet MSL
within a 4.3-mile radius of Flagstaff Pulliam
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 dates and times will
thereafter be continuously published in the
Chart Supplement.
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Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Areas
Designated as an Extension to a Class D or
Class E Surface Area.
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AWP AZ E4 Flagstaff, AZ [Establish]
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, AZ
(Lat 35°08′25″ N, long 111°40′09″ W)
That airspace extending upward from the
surface at Flagstaff Pullman Airport
extending from the 4.3-mile radius of the
airport beginning at the point lat 35°12′33″ N,
long 111°38′42″ W, to lat 35°16′44″ N, long
111°34′17″ W, then following the 9.6-mile
radius from the airport clockwise to lat
35°02′27″ N, long 111°49′20″ W, to lat
35°06′38″ N, long 111°44′56″ W, then
following the 4.3-mile radius of the airport
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counterclockwise to the point of origination.
This Class E airspace area is effective during
the specific dates and times established in
advance by a Notice to Air Missions. The
effective dates and times 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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AWP AZ E5 Flagstaff, AZ [Amended]
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, AZ
(Lat 35°08′25″ N, long 111°40′09″ W)
That airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface within a 16.8-mile
radius of the Flagstaff Pulliam Airport.
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Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on September
16, 2024.
Steven T. Phillips,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group,
ATO Central Service Center.
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Administration
15 CFR Part 908
Notice of Receipt and Request for
Public Comment on Petition for
Rulemaking Regarding Maintaining
Records and Submitting Reports on
Weather Modification Activities
Oceanic and Atmospheric
Research, National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration,
Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Receipt of petition for
rulemaking; request for comments.
AGENCY:
On March 12, 2024, the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (‘‘NOAA’’) received a
petition from the Environment, Energy
& Natural Resources Center at the
University of Houston Law Center, the
Institute for Responsible Carbon
Management, and a collection of
environmental law professors and
environmental policy experts
(collectively ‘‘Petitioners’’) to amend
NOAA’s reporting regulations under the
Weather Modification Reporting Act of
1972. Through this notification, NOAA
seeks comment on the topics contained
in the petition, as well as any data or
information that could be used in the
Agency’s determination whether to
grant the petition. By seeking comment
on whether to grant this petition, NOAA
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takes no position at this time regarding
the merits of the suggested rulemaking
or the assertions in the petition.
DATES: Comments must be received by
November 19, 2024.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
on this document, identified by NOAA–
OAR–2024–0091, by Electronic
Submission. Submit all electronic
comments via the Federal e-Rulemaking
Portal. Go to https://
www.regulations.gov and enter NOAA–
OAR–2024–0091 in the Search box.
Click on the ‘‘Comment’’ icon, complete
the required fields, and enter or attach
your comments.
Comments sent by any other method,
to any other address or individual, or
received after the end of the comment
period, may not be considered by
NOAA. All comments received are a
part of the public record and will
generally be posted for public viewing
on www.regulations.gov without change.
All personal identifying information
(e.g., name and address), confidential
business information, or otherwise
sensitive information submitted
voluntarily by the sender will be
publicly accessible. NOAA will accept
anonymous comments (enter ‘‘N/A’’ in
the required fields if you wish to remain
anonymous).
An electronic copy of the petition is
available in the docket on
regulations.gov by searching NOAA–
OAR–2024–0091.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jessie Carman, 202–381–7037.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The Weather Modification Reporting
Act of 1972, 15 U.S.C. 330 et seq. (Pub.
L. 92–205), requires that all persons
who ‘‘engage, or attempt to engage, in
any weather modification activity in the
United States’’ report such activities to
the U.S. Secretary of Commerce ‘‘in
such form and containing such
information, as the Secretary may by
rule prescribe.’’ 15 U.S.C. 330a; see also
15 CFR part 908.
The National Weather Modification
Policy Act of 1976, 15 U.S.C. 330 note
(Pub. L. 94–490), directed the Secretary
to study ‘‘the state of scientific
knowledge concerning weather
modification, the present state of
development of weather modification
technology, the problems impeding
effective implementation of weather
modification technology, and other
related matters.’’ 15 U.S.C. 330 note. It
was the declared purpose of Congress
‘‘to develop a comprehensive and
coordinated national weather
modification policy and a national
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program of weather modification
research and development[.]’’ Id.
The Administrative Procedure Act
(‘‘APA’’), 5 U.S.C. 551 et seq., provides
that ‘‘[e]ach agency shall give an
interested person the right to petition
for the issuance, amendment, or repeal
of a rule.’’ 5 U.S.C. 553(e). On March 12,
2024, NOAA received a request from
Petitioners to amend NOAA’s reporting
regulations under the Weather
Modification Reporting Act of 1972 ‘‘to
expand and clarify their application to
[ ] private Solar Radiation Modification
(SRM) activities.’’ The petition describes
SRM as including, but not limited to,
the injection of aerosol and aerosol
precursors into the stratosphere or into
marine stratocumulus clouds in efforts
to cool Earth’s surface by increasing
Earth’s albedo.
Request for Information
NOAA solicits public comment on the
petition for rulemaking to amend
NOAA’s reporting regulations under the
Weather Modification Reporting Act.
NOAA is particularly interested in (1)
how NOAA should update 15 CFR part
908 reporting requirements to account
for solar radiation modification
experiments, (2) what reporting
requirements NOAA should include
regarding potential and/or measured
environmental impacts of weather
modification experiments given the
state of the science and current
detection capabilities, (3) the spatial
scale of weather modification
experiments and their intended effects
for which NOAA should request in
submitted reports, and (4) whether,
under existing statutory authorities,
NOAA should pursue a broader
regulatory strategy for solar radiation
modification research and
experimentation. NOAA will consider
public comments received in
determining whether to proceed with
the petition’s requested revisions. Upon
determining whether to initiate the
requested rulemaking, NOAA will
publish in the Federal Register the
Agency’s notice of proposed rulemaking
with a request for public comment.
Dated: July 30, 2024.
David Holst,
CFO/CAO for Oceanic and Atmospheric
Research, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration.
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Register received this document on
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2024-2221; Airspace Docket No. 24-AWP-107]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace and Establishment of
Class E Airspace; Flagstaff, AZ
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend the Class D and Class E airspace
and establish Class E airspace at Flagstaff Pullman Airport, Flagstaff,
AZ. The FAA is proposing this action as the result of a biennial
airspace review. This action will bring the airspace into compliance
with FAA orders and to support instrument flight rule (IFR) operations.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 4, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2024-2221 and
Airspace Docket No. 24-AWP-107 using any of the following methods:
* Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov and follow
the online instruction 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 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 7400.11J, 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: Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation
Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5711.
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 would amend the Class D airspace and Class E airspace extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface and establish a Class E airspace
area designated as an extension to the Class D airspace at Flagstaff
Pullman Airport, Flagstaff, AZ, to support IFR operations at this
airport.
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,
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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 received 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 5USC 553(c), DOT solicits comments from
the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT post 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-14FDMS), 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
Office (see the ADDRESSES section for the address, phone number, and
hours of operations). An informal docket may also be examined during
normal business hours at the Federal Aviation Administration, Air
Traffic Organization, Central Service Center, Operations Support Group,
10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177.
Incorporation by Reference
Class D and E airspace is published in paragraphs 5000, 6004, 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 7400.11J, dated July 31, 2024, and effective
September 15, 2024. These updates would be published subsequently 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 7400.11J 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 by:
Modifying the Class D airspace to within a 4.3-mile (decreased from
a 5-mile) radius of the Flagstaff Pullman Airport, Flagstaff, AZ;
removing the extension southeast of the airport as it is no longer
required; and replacing the outdated terms ``Notice to Airmen'' and
``Airport/Facility Directory'' with ``Notice to Air Missions'' and
``Chart Supplement'';
Establishing a Class E airspace area designated as an extension to
the Class D airspace extending from the 4.3-mile radius of Flagstaff
Pullman Airport beginning at the point lat 35[deg]12'33'' N, long
111[deg]38'42'' W, to lat 35[deg]16'44'' N, long 111[deg]34'17'' W,
then following the 9.6-mile radius from the airport clockwise to lat
35[deg]02'27'' N, long 111[deg]49'20'' W, to lat 35[deg]06'38'' N, long
111[deg]44'56'' W, then counterclockwise following the 4.3-mile radius
to the point of origination;
And modifying the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet
above the surface to within a 16.8-mile radius (previously defined by
coordinates) of Flagstaff Pullman Airport; and removing the Class E
airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface from the
airspace legal description as it is no longer required.
This action is the result of a biennial airspace review and
supports IFR at this airport.
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
7400.11J, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated July 31,
2024, and effective September 15, 2024, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.
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AWP AZ D Flagstaff, AZ [Amended]
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, AZ
(Lat 35[deg]08'25'' N, long 111[deg]40'09'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
9,500 feet MSL within a 4.3-mile radius of Flagstaff Pulliam
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 dates and times will thereafter be continuously
published in the Chart Supplement.
* * * * *
Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Areas Designated as an Extension to
a Class D or Class E Surface Area.
* * * * *
AWP AZ E4 Flagstaff, AZ [Establish]
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, AZ
(Lat 35[deg]08'25'' N, long 111[deg]40'09'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface at Flagstaff
Pullman Airport extending from the 4.3-mile radius of the airport
beginning at the point lat 35[deg]12'33'' N, long 111[deg]38'42'' W,
to lat 35[deg]16'44'' N, long 111[deg]34'17'' W, then following the
9.6-mile radius from the airport clockwise to lat 35[deg]02'27'' N,
long 111[deg]49'20'' W, to lat 35[deg]06'38'' N, long
111[deg]44'56'' W, then following the 4.3-mile radius of the airport
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counterclockwise to the point of origination. This Class E airspace
area is effective during the specific dates and times established in
advance by a Notice to Air Missions. The effective dates and times
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.
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AWP AZ E5 Flagstaff, AZ [Amended]
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, AZ
(Lat 35[deg]08'25'' N, long 111[deg]40'09'' W)
That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 16.8-mile radius of the Flagstaff Pulliam Airport.
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Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on September 16, 2024.
Steven T. Phillips,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2024-21430 Filed 9-19-24; 8:45 am]
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