Proposed Rule2023-08760
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Nashville, TN
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Published
May 8, 2023
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
This action proposes to amend the Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class C surface area and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface in Nashville, TN, as the result of a Class C Airspace modification and a biennial evaluation. This action would reduce the Class E airspace designated as an extension to the Nashville International Airport Class C airspace. This action would also extend the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface surrounding Music City Executive Airport, and reduce the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface surrounding Lebanon Municipal Airport, Murfreesboro Municipal Airport, and John C. Tune Airport.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 88 (Monday, May 8, 2023)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 29565-29566]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-08760]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2023-0995; Airspace Docket No. 23-ASO-17]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Nashville, TN
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend the Class E airspace designated
as an extension to a Class C surface area and Class E airspace
extending upward from 700 feet above the surface in Nashville, TN, as
the result of a Class C Airspace modification and a biennial
evaluation. This action would reduce the Class E airspace designated as
an extension to the Nashville International Airport Class C airspace.
This action would also extend the Class E airspace extending upward
from 700 feet above the surface surrounding Music City Executive
Airport, and reduce the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet
above the surface surrounding Lebanon Municipal Airport, Murfreesboro
Municipal Airport, and John C. Tune Airport.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 22, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2023-0995 and
Airspace Docket No. 23-ASO-17 using any of the following methods:
* Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> 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
<a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> 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 7400.11G, 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>. 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: Jennifer Ledford, Operations Support
Group, Office of Policy, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
Administration, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337;
Telephone: (404) 305-5946.
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 controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and
management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations in the area.
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 proposal's overall regulatory,
aeronautical, economic, environmental, and energy-related aspects. 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 once 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 and 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 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 editing, including any personal information the
commenter provides, to <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>, as described in the system
of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at
<a href="http://www.dot.gov/privacy">www.dot.gov/privacy</a>.
Availability of Rulemaking Documents
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
documents can 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
Operations office (see ADDRESSES section for address, phone number, and
hours of
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operations). An informal docket may also be examined during regular
business hours at the office of the Eastern Service Center, Federal
Aviation Administration, Room 350, 1701 Columbia Ave., College Park, GA
30337.
Incorporation by Reference
Class E airspace designations are published in paragraphs 6003 and
6005 of FAA Order JO 7400.11, incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1
annually. This document proposes to amend the current version of that
order, FAA Order JO 7400.11G, dated August 19, 2022 and effective
September 15, 2022. These updates will be published in the next FAA
Order JO 7400.11. That order 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 to amend Class E airspace designated as an
extension to the Class C surface area of Nashville International
Airport by extending it from the 7-mile radius of the airport instead
of the 5-mile radius, as a result of the new Class C structure. The FAA
also proposes to amend the Class E airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface surrounding Music City Executive Airport by
extending it from within a 7-mile radius to within a 7.5-mile radius of
the airport, and by reducing the Class E airspace extending upward from
700 feet above the surface surrounding Lebanon Municipal Airport from
within a 10-mile radius to within an 8-mile radius of the airport. The
FAA also proposes to reduce the Class E airspace extending upward from
700 feet above the surface surrounding Murfreesboro Municipal Airport
from within a 9-mile radius to within a 7.3-mile radius of the airport
and 2.6 miles each side of the 182[deg] bearing from the airport,
extending from the 7.3-mile radius to 12 miles south of the airport.
Additionally, the FAA proposes to reduce the airspace extending upward
from 700 feet above the surface surrounding John C. Tune Airport from
within an 8.6-mile radius to within an 8.1-mile radius of the airport.
The FAA proposes these changes to support IFR procedures as a
result of a Class C Airspace modification and a biennial evaluation.
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 a14 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
7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 19,
2022, and effective September 15, 2022, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 6003 Class E Airspace Area Designated as an Extension to
a Class C Surface Area.
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ASO TN E3 Nashville, TN
Nashville International Airport, TN
(Lat. 36[deg]07'31'' N, long. 86[deg]40'35'' W)
Nashville VORTAC
(Lat. 36[deg]07'62'' N, long. 86[deg]40'95'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface extending from
the 7-mile radius of Nashville International Airport to an 11.7-mile
radius southeast of the airport, from the Nashville VORTAC 161[deg]
radial clockwise to the 195[deg] radial, and to an 8.9-mile radius
southwest of the airport from the 195[deg] radial of the VORTAC
clockwise to the 231[deg] radial of the VORTAC.
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward from 700
Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.
* * * * *
ASO TN E5 Nashville, TN
Nashville International Airport, TN
(Lat 36[deg]07'28'' N, long 86[deg]40'41'' W)
Smyrna Airport
(Lat. 36[deg]00'32'' N, long 86[deg]31'12'' W)
Music City Executive Airport
(Lat 36[deg]22'30'' N, long 86[deg]24'30'' W)
Lebanon Municipal Airport
(Lat 36[deg]11'25'' N, long 86[deg]18'56'' W)
Murfreesboro Municipal Airport
(Lat 35[deg]52'43'' N, long 86[deg]22'39'' W)
John C. Tune Airport
(Lat 36[deg]10'59'' N, long 86[deg]53'11'' W)
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Hospital Point In Space
Coordinates
(Lat 36[deg]08'30'' N, long 86[deg]48'6'' W)
That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 15-mile radius of Nashville International Airport, and
within an 11.5-mile radius of Smyrna Airport, and within a 7.5-mile
radius of Music City Executive Airport, and within an 8-mile radius
of Lebanon Municipal Airport, and within a 7.3-mile radius of
Murfreesboro Municipal Airport, and within 2.6 miles each side of
the 182[deg] bearing from the airport extending from the 7.3-mile
radius to 12 miles south of the airport, and within an 8.1-mile
radius of John C. Tune Airport, and that airspace within a 6-mile
radius of the Point In Space serving Vanderbilt University Medical
Center Hospital.
Issued in College Park, GA, on April 20, 2023.
Andreese C. Davis,
Manager, Airspace & Procedures Team South, Eastern Service Center, Air
Traffic Organization.
[FR Doc. 2023-08760 Filed 5-5-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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