Proposed Rule2023-16947
Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Lynchburg, VA
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Published
August 10, 2023
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Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
This action proposes to amend Class D airspace, Class E surface airspace, and Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class D surface area for Lynchburg Regional Airport/Preston Glenn Field, Lynchburg, VA. This action would increase the radius for this airport, as well as amending verbiage in the descriptions.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 153 (Thursday, August 10, 2023)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 54254-54256]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-16947]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2023-1736; Airspace Docket No. 23-AEA-14]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Lynchburg, VA
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, Class E
surface airspace, and Class E airspace designated as an extension to a
Class D surface area for Lynchburg Regional Airport/Preston Glenn
Field, Lynchburg, VA. This action would increase the radius for this
airport, as well as amending verbiage in the descriptions.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 25, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2023-1736 and
Airspace Docket No. [23-AEA-14) 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 for 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> anytime. 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 for 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: 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 Class D and Class E airspace in Lynchburg, VA. An
airspace evaluation determined that this update is necessary to support
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 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, 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
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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 edits, 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 operations). An informal docket may also be examined during
regular business hours at the office of the Eastern Service Center,
Federal Aviation Administration, Room 210, 1701 Columbia Ave., College
Park, GA 30337.
Incorporation by Reference
Class D and Class E airspace designations are published in
Paragraphs 5000, 6002, and 6004 of FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, which is 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, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 19, 2022, and effective September 15,
2022. These updates would subsequently be published in the next update
to FAA Order JO 7400.11. 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 and Class E surface airspace by:
<bullet> Updating the airport name to Lynchburg Regional Airport/
Preston Glenn Field (previously Lynchburg Regional-Preston Glenn Field
Airport).
<bullet> Increasing the radius to 4.6 miles (previously 4.5 miles).
<bullet> Removing the city name from the airport header.
<bullet> Removing the state name from the Falwell Airport header.
<bullet> Replacing the terms Notice to Airmen with Notice to Air
Missions and Airport/Facility Directory with Chart Supplement.
<bullet> Removing the Lynchburg VORTAC from the description, as it
is unnecessary in describing the airspace.
The FAA proposes an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to amend Class E
airspace designated as an extension to a Class D surface area by:
<bullet> Updating the airport name to Lynchburg Regional Airport/
Preston Glenn Field
<bullet> Removing the Lynchburg VORTAC from the description is
unnecessary in describing the airspace.
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
Department of Transportation (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 FAA 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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AEA VA D Lynchburg, VA [Amended]
Lynchburg Regional Airport/Preston Glenn Field, VA
(Lat. 37[deg]19'31'' N, long. 79[deg]12'04'' W)
Falwell Airport
(Lat. 37[deg]22'41'' N, long. 79[deg]07'20'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
3,400 feet MSL within a 4.6-mile radius of Lynchburg Regional
Airport/Preston Glenn Field, excluding the portion within a .5-mile
radius of Falwell 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 thereafter
be published continuously in the Chart Supplement.
* * * * *
Paragraph 6002 Class E Surface Airspace.
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AEA VA E2 Lynchburg, VA [Amended]
Lynchburg Regional Airport/Preston Glenn Field, VA
(Lat. 37[deg]19'31'' N, long. 79[deg]12'04'' W)
Falwell Airport
(Lat. 37[deg]22'41'' N, long. 79[deg]07'20'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.6-
mile radius of Lynchburg Regional Airport/Preston Glenn Field,
excluding the portion within a .5-mile radius of Falwell 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 thereafter be published continuously in
the Chart Supplement.
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Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Designated as an Extension to Class
D or Class E Surface Area.
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AEA VA E4 Lynchburg, VA [Amended]
Lynchburg Regional Airport/Preston Glenn Field, VA
(Lat. 37[deg]19'31'' N, long. 79[deg]12'04'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within 1.6-miles
each side of the 028[deg] bearing of Lynchburg Regional Airport/
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Preston Glenn Field, extending from the 4.6-mile radius to 7.1 miles
northeast of the airport, and within 1.2-miles each side of the
208[deg] bearing of the airport, extending from the 4.6-mile radius
to 6.5-miles southwest of the airport.
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Issued in College Park, Georgia, on August 3, 2023.
Lisa E. Burrows,
Manager, Airspace & Procedures Team North, Eastern Service Center, Air
Traffic Organization.
[FR Doc. 2023-16947 Filed 8-9-23; 8:45 am]
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