Federal Aviation Administration April 10, 2023 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

This action proposes to amend Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface for Elbert County-Patz Field Airport, Elberton, GA, as a new instrument approach procedure has been designed for this airport. This action would also update this airport's geographic coordinates to coincide with the FAA's database.

This action proposes to amend United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route Q-46 in the vicinity of Point Hope, AK. The FAA is taking this action due to the pending decommissioning of the Point Hope, AK (PHO), Non-Directional Beacon (NDB) navigational aid (NAVAID).

This action proposes to amend Very High Frequency (VHF) Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airways V-10 and V-210 in the vicinity of Revloc, PA. The amendments are due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Revloc, PA (REC), VOR/ Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) navigational aid (NAVAID). The Revloc VOR is being decommissioned as part of the FAA's VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) program.

This action proposes to establish 4 low altitude Area Navigation (RNAV) routes (T-routes) in support of the Very High Frequency (VHF) Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program. The purpose is to enhance the efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS) by transitioning from ground-based navigation aids to a satellite-based navigation system.

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Survitec Group Limited (RFD Beaufort Ltd.) Type 102 Mk 3, 102 Mk 4, and 105 Mk 1 life jackets. This proposed AD was prompted by a report that some life jackets were found packed in the wrong valise (container). This proposed AD would require an inspection for a discrepancy (mismatch of the valise/container description and life jacket type) of life jackets and, if necessary, replacement of the life jacket. This proposed AD would also limit the installation of affected parts under certain conditions. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

This action proposes to establish Class E airspace at Winnie/ Stowell, TX. The FAA is proposing this action to support new public instrument procedures.

This action corrects a final rule published by the FAA in the Federal Register on March 27, 2023, that amended Very High Frequency (VHF) Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airways V-268 and V-474, revoked Jet Route J-518 and VOR Federal airway V-119, and established Area Navigation (RNAV) route Q-178. In the final rule, one of the two categorical exclusion references listed in the Environmental Review section of the preamble was incorrect. The final rule Environmental Review section referenced categorical exclusions pursuant to FAA Order 1050.1F, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures, paragraphs 5- 6.5a and 5-6.5k, in error. The correct categorical exclusion references are FAA Order 1050.1F, paragraphs 5-6.5a and 5-6.5i. This action corrects that error.

This action amends the Class E airspace at Altoona, PA. This action is the result of an airspace review caused by the decommissioning of the Revloc very high frequency omnidirectional range (VOR) navigation aid as part of the VOR Minimum Operating Network (MON) Program. The name of the airport is also being updated to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database.

This action amends the Class E airspace at Watertown, SD. This action is due to an airspace review conducted as part of the decommissioning of the Watertown very high frequency omnidirectional range (VOR) as part of the VOR Minimum Operating Network (MON) Program. The name and geographic coordinates of the airport are also being updated to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database.

This action amends the Class E airspace at Antlers, OK. This action is due to an airspace review conducted as part of the decommissioning of the Paris very high frequency omnidirectional range (VOR) as part of the VOR Minimum Operating Network (MON) Program. The geographic coordinates of the airport are also being updated to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its findings on the Noise Compatibility Program (NCP) Update submitted by Broward County for the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). See supplementary information for details. On October 3, 2019, the FAA determined that the Noise Exposure Maps (NEMs) submitted by Broward County under Part 150 were in compliance with applicable requirements. On October 12, 2022, the FAA determined that it would be initiating final review of the noise compatibility program submitted by Broward County for approval or disapproval. On March 30, 2023, the FAA approved the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport NCP Update. The NCP contained four noise abatement measures, six land use measures, and nine program management measures. Three of the four noise abatement measures proposed at FLL are related to new or revised flight procedures. Of the 19 measures proposed, 15 were approved, one was approved as voluntary, and three were disapproved for purposes of part 150.

This action amends the Class E airspace at St. James, MI. This action is due to an airspace review conducted as part of the decommissioning of the Pellston very high frequency omnidirectional range (VOR) as part of the VOR Minimum Operating Network (MON) Program. The geographic coordinates of the airport are also being updated to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database.

The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020-07-13, which applies to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-100- 1A10 airplanes. AD 2020-07-13 requires revising the existing airplane flight manual (AFM) to provide the flightcrew with new warnings for ``Autoflight'' and ``Engine Failure in Climb During ALTS CAP.'' Since the FAA issued AD 2020-07-13, the procedures were revised to ensure that all applicable altitude capture modes utilized and annunciated in the affected fleet are included and to more clearly denote these altitude capture modes. This proposed AD would require revising the existing AFM to provide the flightcrew with new warnings for ``Autoflight'' and ``Engine Failure in Climb During (V) ALTS CAP or (V) ALTV CAP.'' The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.