Proposed Rule2022-24599
Proposed Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Rogers, Springdale, and Bentonville, AR
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Published
November 14, 2022
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
This action proposes to amend Class D airspace and Class E surface airspace for the following Arkansas airports: Rogers Executive Airport-Carter Field (new name), Springdale Municipal Airport, and Bentonville Municipal Airport/Louise M Thaden Field (new name), as well as updating the airport's names and geographic coordinates. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations in the area.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 218 (Monday, November 14, 2022)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 68116-68118]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-24599]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2022-0546; Airspace Docket No. 22-ASW-10]
RIN 2120-AA66
Proposed Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Rogers,
Springdale, and Bentonville, AR
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend Class D airspace and Class E
surface airspace for the following Arkansas airports: Rogers Executive
Airport-Carter Field (new name), Springdale Municipal Airport, and
Bentonville Municipal Airport/Louise M Thaden Field (new name), as well
as updating the airport's names and geographic coordinates. Controlled
airspace is necessary for the safety and management of instrument
flight rules (IFR) operations in the area.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 29, 2022.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to: the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001;
Telephone: (800) 647-5527, or (202) 366-9826. You must identify Docket
No. FAA-2022-0546; Airspace Docket No. 22-ASW-10 at the beginning of
your comments. You may also submit comments through the internet at
<a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>.
FAA Order JO 7400.11G Airspace Designations and Reporting Points
and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at <a href="http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/">www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/</a>. 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 would amend airspace in Rogers, Springdale, and Bentonville, AR,
to support IFR operations in the area.
Comments Invited
Interested persons are invited to comment on this proposed
rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments as they
may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing
reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal.
Communications should identify both docket numbers (Docket No. FAA-
2022-0546 and Airspace Docket No. 22-ASW-10) and be submitted in
triplicate to DOT Docket Operations (see ADDRESSES section for the
address and phone number). You may also submit comments through the
internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>.
Persons wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments on
this action must submit with those comments a self-addressed stamped
postcard on which the following statement is made: ``Comments to FAA
Docket No. FAA-2022-0546; Airspace Docket No. 22-ASW-10.'' The postcard
will be dated/time stamped and returned to the commenter.
All communications received before the specified closing date for
comments will be considered before taking action on the proposed rule.
The proposal in this document may be changed in light of the comments
received. All comments submitted will be available for examination in
the public docket before and after the comment closing date. A report
summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel
concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the docket.
Availability of NPRMs
An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the
internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>. Recently published rulemaking
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documents can also be accessed through the FAA's web page at
<a href="http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/">www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/</a>.
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 address and phone number) between
9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on federal
holidays. An informal docket may also be examined between 8:00 a.m. and
4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for federal holidays at the
office of the Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration,
Room 350,1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337.
Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference
This document proposes to amend FAA Order JO 7400.11G, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 19, 2022, and effective
September 15, 2022. FAA Order JO 7400.11G is publicly available as
listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order JO 7400.11G
lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service
routes, and reporting points.
The Proposal
The FAA proposes an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to amend Class D
airspace for Rogers Executive Airport-Carter Field (formerly Rogers
Municipal/Carter Field) and Springdale Municipal Airport by updating
each airport's geographic coordinates to coincide with the FAA's
database. Also, Class E surface airspace would be amended for the above
airports and Bentonville Municipal Airport/Louise M Thaden Field
(formerly Bentonville Municipal/Louise M. Thadden Field). This action
would also update the airport's names and the dividing line of the
Class D airspace between Rogers Executive Airport-Carter Field with the
Class E surface airspace of Bentonville Municipal Airport/Louise M
Thaden Field. In addition, this action would replace the outdated terms
Airport/Facility Directory with the term Chart Supplement and Notice to
Airmen with the term Notice to Air Missions in the airspace
descriptions.
Class D and E airspace designations are published in Paragraphs
5000 and 6002, respectively, of FAA Order JO 7400.11G, dated August 19,
2022, and effective September 15, 2022, which is incorporated by
reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class D and E airspace designations
listed in this document will subsequently be published in FAA Order JO
7400.11.
FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points,
is published yearly and effective on September 15.
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.
Lists 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 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 7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 19, 2022, and effective September 15, 2022, is
amended as follows:
Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.
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ASW AR D Rogers, AR [Amended]
Rogers Executive Airport-Carter Field, AR
(Lat. 36[deg]22'21'' N, long. 94[deg]06'25'' W)
Razorback VOR
(Lat. 36[deg]14'47'' N, long. 94[deg]07'17'' W)
That airspace extends upward from the surface up to but not
including 3,900 feet MSL within a 4-mile radius of Rogers Executive
Airport-Carter Field and within 2.2 miles each side of the 005 [deg]
radial of the Razorback VOR extending from the 4-miles radius to 6.0
miles south of the airport excluding that airspace west of a line
(Lat. 36[deg]24'09'' N, long. 94[deg]10'51'' W and lat.
36[deg]18'53'' N, long. 94[deg]08'55'' W), and excluding the Class C
airspace associated with the Northwest Arkansas Regional 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 date and time will, after that, be continuously published
in the Chart Supplement.
ASW AR D Springdale, AR [Amended]
Springdale Municipal Airport, AR
(Lat. 36[deg]10'35'' N, long. 94[deg]07'09'' W)
Razorback VOR
(Lat. 36[deg]14'47'' N, long. 94[deg]07'17'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
3,900 feet MSL within a 4.1-mile radius of Springdale Municipal
Airport and within 1.3 miles each side of the 358[deg] and 178[deg]
radials of the Razorback VORTAC extending from the 4.1-mile radius
to 4.6 miles north of the 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 date and time will, after
that, be continuously published in the Chart Supplement.
Paragraph 6002 Class E Surface Airspace.
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ASW AR E2 Rogers, AR [Amended]
Rogers Executive Airport-Carter Field, AR
(Lat. 36[deg]22'21'' N, long. 94[deg]06'25'' W)
Razorback VOR
(Lat. 36[deg]14'47'' N, long. 94[deg]07'17'' W)
That airspace extends upwards from the surface within a 4-mile
radius of Rogers Executive Airport-Carter Field and within 2.2 miles
on each side of the 005[deg] radial of the Razorback VOR, extending
from the 4-miles radius to 6.0 miles south of the airport, excluding
that airspace west of a line (Lat. 36[deg]24'09'' N, long.
94[deg]10'51'' W, and lat. 36[deg]18'53'' N, long. 94[deg]08'55''
W). This Class E airspace area is effective during the specific
dates and times established in advance by a Notice to Air Missions.
The effective date and time will, after that, be continuously
published in the Chart Supplement.
ASW AR E2 Springdale, AR [Amended]
Springdale Municipal Airport, AR
(Lat. 36[deg]10'35'' N, long. 94[deg]07'09'' W)
Razorback VORTAC
(Lat. 36[deg]14'47'' N, long. 94[deg]07'17'' W)
That airspace extends upwards from the surface within a 4.1-mile
radius of
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Springdale Municipal Airport and 1.3 miles on each side of the
358[deg] and 178[deg] radials of the Razorback VORTAC extending from
the 4.1-mile radius to 4.6 miles north of the airport. This Class E
airspace area is effective during the specific dates and times
established in advance by a Notice to Air Missions. The effective
date and time will, after that, be continuously published in the
Chart Supplement.
ASW AR E2 Bentonville, AR [Amended]
Bentonville Municipal/Louise M. Thaden Field, AR
(Lat. 36[deg]20'43'' N, long. 94[deg]13'10'' W)
Razorback VOR
(Lat. 36[deg]14'47'' N, long. 94[deg]07'17'' W)
That airspace extends upwards from the surface within a 3.9-mile
radius of Bentonville Municipal Airport and within 2.2 miles on each
side of the 322[deg] radial of the Razorback VOR, extending from the
3.9-mile radius to 6 miles southeast of the airport, excluding that
airspace east of a line (Lat. 36[deg]24'09'' N, long. 94[deg]10'51''
W, and lat. 36[deg]18'53'' N, long. 94[deg]08'55'' W). This Class E
airspace area 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.
Issued in College Park, Georgia, on November 7, 2022.
Lisa Burrows,
Manager, Airspace & Procedures Team North, Eastern Service Center, Air
Traffic Organization.
[FR Doc. 2022-24599 Filed 11-10-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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