[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 28 (Friday, February 9, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 8993-8994]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-02610]
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Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 28 / Friday, February 9, 2024 / Rules
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2024-0197; Airspace Docket No. 24-ASO-04
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of 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 the editorial changes, updating the airport
names of two Army Airfields (AAF) and replacing the term Notice to
Airmen with Notice to Air Missions in the Class E description. This
action does not change the airspace boundaries or operating
requirements.
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, May 16, 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
an administrative change and does not change the airspace boundaries or
operating requirements.
Incorporation by Reference
Class E airspace is published in paragraphs 6002 and 6004 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
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 Class E surface airspace
and Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class D surface
area 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 in the appropriate descriptions. In addition, this action
updates the geographic coordinates of CAIRNES VOR in the Class E
airspace designated as an extension to a Class D surface area for Fort
Novosel. 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
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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.
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 6002 Class E Surface Airspace.
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ASO GA E2 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 within a 4.4-
mile radius of the Columbus Airport, and that airspace extending
upward from the surface within a 5.2-mile radius of Lawson Army
Airfield (Fort 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 E 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 6004 Class E Airspace Designated as an Extension to Class
D or Class E Surface Area.
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ASO AL E4 Fort Novosel (Ozark), AL [Amended]
Cairns Army Air Field (Fort Novosel), AL
(Lat 31[deg]16'33'' N, long 85[deg]42'48'' W)
Cairns VOR
(Lat 31[deg]16'08'' N, long 85[deg]43'35'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within 3.5 miles
on each side of Cairns VOR 231[deg] radial, extending from the 5-
mile radius of lat. 31[deg]18'30'' N, long. 85[deg]42'20'' W to 7
miles southwest of the VOR, and within 2 miles each side of Cairns
Army Airfield Runway 36 extended centerline, extending from the 5-
mile radius to 5 miles south of the runway end.
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Issued in College Park, Georgia, on February 5, 2024.
Andreese C. Davis, Manager,
Airspace & Procedures Team South, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic
Organization.
[FR Doc. 2024-02610 Filed 2-8-24; 8:45 am]
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