Proposed Rule2023-17349
Amendment of Class D Airspace, Revocation of Class D Airspace, and Amendment of Class E Airspace, Harrisburg, PA
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Published
August 14, 2023
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Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
This action proposes to amend Class D airspace, remove Class D airspace, amend Class E surface airspace, and amend Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class D surface area at Capital City Airport, Harrisburg, PA. In addition, this action would make administrative updates.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 155 (Monday, August 14, 2023)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 54956-54959]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-17349]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2023-0214; Airspace Docket No. 23-AEA-05
Amendment of Class D Airspace, Revocation of Class D Airspace,
and Amendment of Class E Airspace, Harrisburg, PA
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, remove Class D
airspace, amend Class E surface airspace, and amend Class E airspace
designated as an extension to a Class D surface area at Capital City
Airport, Harrisburg, PA. In addition, this action would make
administrative updates.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 28, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2023-0214 and
Airspace Docket No. 23-AEA-05 using any of the following methods:
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* 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>. For further information, contact the Rules
and Regulations Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Goodson, Operations Support
Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 1701
Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; telephone (404) 305-5966.
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 airspace, remove Class D airspace for
Harrisburg International Airport, amend Class E surface airspace, and
remove Class E airspace designated as an extension for a Class D
surface area for Capital City Airport, Harrisburg, PA, as well as
update the geographic coordinates of the airport and out of date terms
for Harrisburg, PA.
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 edit, 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 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
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
Office (see the ADDRESSES section for address and phone number) between
9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for 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.
Incorporation by Reference
Class D airspace and Class E airspace designations are published in
Paragraphs 5000, 6002, and 6004 of FAA Order JO 7400.11, 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, dated August 19, 2022, and effective September 15, 2022.
These updates would subsequently be published in the next FAA Order JO
7400.11 update. 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 by:
Amending the Class D airspace for Capital City Airport, Harrisburg,
PA, by removing excessive verbiage from the description header per
order FAA 7400.2. Also, this action would add the Harrisburg
International Airport to the Class D description header and legal
description since it's used in describing the Class D airspace. In
addition, this action would update the geographical coordinates of the
airport to coincide with the FAA's database. Also, the legal
description of the Capital City Airport would be amended to that
airspace extending upward from the surface up to but not including
1,600 MSL beginning at the intersection of the Capital City Airport's
106[deg] bearing and 1.5- mile radius direct to Lat 40[deg]14'13'' N,
long 76[deg]53'23'' W direct to the intersection of the Capital City
Airport's 287[deg] bearing and Capital City Airport's 4-mile radius,
thence clockwise along the Capital City Airport's 4-mile radius to the
intersection of the Harrisburg International Airport's 5-mile radius,
thence counterclockwise along the Harrisburg International Airport's 5-
mile radius to the intersection of the Capital City Airport's 1.5-mile
radius, thence clockwise along the Capital City Airport's 1.5-mile
radius to the point of beginning; and that airspace extending upward
from the surface up to but not including 2,600 feet MSL beginning at a
line bearing 191[deg] from a point at Lat. 40[deg]12'23'' N, long
76[deg]48'37'' W, extending from said point to the point
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of intersection with the Capital City Airport's 4-mile radius, thence
clockwise along the Capital City Airport's 4-mile radius to the
intersection of the Capital City Airport's 287[deg] bearing, thence
direct to Lat 40[deg]14'13'' N, long 76[deg]53'23'' W, thence direct to
the point of beginning. Also, this action would make the editorial
changes replacing the terms Notice to Airmen with Notice to Air
Missions and Airport/Facility Directory with Chart Supplement.
The Class D airspace listed under the header Harrisburg
International Airport, Harrisburg, PA, would be removed as it is no
longer required due to the establishment of Harrisburg International
Airport's Class C airspace.
The Class E surface airspace for Capital City Airport, Harrisburg,
PA, would be amended by removing excessive verbiage in the description
header per order FAA 7400.2. Also, this action would add the Harrisburg
International Airport to the Class E surface airspace description
header and legal description since it is used in describing the Class E
surface airspace. In addition, this action would amend the airport's
geographical coordinates to coincide with the FAA's database. Also, the
legal description of the Capital City Airport would be amended to that
airspace extending upward from the surface beginning at a line bearing
191[deg] from a point at Lat. 40[deg]12'23'' N, long 76[deg]48'37'' W,
extending from said point to the point of intersection with the Capital
City Airport's 4-mile radius, thence clockwise along the Capital City
Airport's 4-mile radius to the intersection of the Harrisburg
International Airport's 5-mile radius, thence counterclockwise along
the Harrisburg International Airport's 5-mile radius to the
intersection of the Capital City Airport's 1.5-mile radius, thence
clockwise along the Capital City Airport's 1.5-mile radius to the
intersection of the Capital City Airport's 1.5-mile radius and the
Capital City Airport's 106[deg] bearing, thence direct Lat.
40[deg]12'23'' N, long 76[deg]48'37'' W. This action would also remove
the extension to the southwest as it is unnecessary (the Class E
airspace designated as an extension to a Class D surface area includes
this airspace). Also, this action would make the editorial changes
replacing the terms Notice to Airmen with Notice to Air Missions and
Airport/Facility Directory with Chart Supplement.
The Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class D
surface area for Capital City Airport would be amended by removing
excessive verbiage in the description header per order FAA 7400.2 and
updating the airport's geographical coordinates to coincide with the
FAA's database. In addition, the references using runways and miles off
the runways would be replaced with the bearings and mileage from the
airport reference point; the legal description would be amended to that
airspace extending upward from the surface within 1.8 miles on each
side of the Capital City Airport's 251[deg] bearing extending from the
airport's 4-mile radius to 7.5 miles southwest of the airport. Also,
excessive verbiage in the legal description would be removed since it
is unnecessary.
Controlled airspace is necessary for the area's safety and
management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations. This action is
necessary to support IFR operations in the area.
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 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 PA D Harrisburg, PA [Amended]
Capital City Airport, PA
(Lat 40[deg]13'02'' N, long 76[deg]51'05'' W)
Harrisburg International Airport, PA
(Lat 40[deg]11'35'' N, long 76[deg]45'45'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface up to but not
including 1,600 MSL beginning at the intersection of the Capital
City Airport's 106[deg] bearing and 1.5- mile radius direct to Lat
40[deg]14'13'' N, long 76[deg]53'23'' W direct to the intersection
of the Capital City Airport's 287[deg] bearing and Capital City
Airport's 4-mile radius, thence clockwise along the Capital City
Airport's 4-mile radius to the intersection of the Harrisburg
International Airport's 5-mile radius, thence counterclockwise along
the Harrisburg International Airport's 5-mile radius to the
intersection of the Capital City Airport's 1.5-mile radius, thence
clockwise along the Capital City Airport's 1.5-mile radius to the
point of beginning; and that airspace extending upward from the
surface up to but not including 2,600 feet MSL beginning at a line
bearing 191[deg] from a point at Lat. 40[deg]12'23'' N, long
76[deg]48'37'' W, extending from said point to the point of
intersection with the Capital City Airport's 4-mile radius, thence
clockwise along the Capital City Airport's 4-mile radius to the
intersection of the Capital City Airport's 287[deg] bearing, thence
direct to Lat 40[deg]14'13'' N, long 76[deg]53'23'' W, thence direct
to the point of beginning. 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 continuously published in the Chart Supplement.
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AEA PA D Harrisburg International Airport, PA [Removed]
Paragraph 6002 Class E Surface Airspace.
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AEA PA E2 Harrisburg, PA [Amended]
Capital City Airport, PA
(Lat 40[deg]13'02'' N, long 76[deg]51'05'' W)
Harrisburg International Airport, PA
(Lat 40[deg]11'35'' N, long 76[deg]45'45'' W)
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That airspace extending upward from the surface beginning at a
line bearing 191[deg] from a point at Lat. 40[deg]12'23'' N, long
76[deg]48'37'' W, extending from said point to the point of
intersection with the Capital City Airport's 4-mile radius, thence
clockwise along the Capital City Airport's 4-mile radius to the
intersection of the Harrisburg International Airport's 5-mile
radius, thence counterclockwise along the Harrisburg International
Airport's 5-mile radius to the intersection of the Capital City
Airport's 1.5-mile radius, thence clockwise along the Capital City
Airport's 1.5-mile radius to the intersection of the Capital City
Airport's 1.5-mile radius and the Capital City Airport's 106[deg]
bearing, thence direct Lat. 40[deg]12'23'' N, long 76[deg]48'37'' 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.
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Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Designated as an Extension to Class
D or E Surface Area.
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AEA PA E4 Harrisburg, PA [Amended]
Capital City Airport, PA
(Lat 40[deg]13'02'' N, long 76[deg]51'05'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within 1.8 miles
on each side of the Capital City Airport's 251[deg] bearing,
extending from the airport's 4-mile radius to 7.5 miles southwest of
the airport.
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Issued in College Park, Georgia, on August 7, 2023.
Lisa E. Burrows,
Manager, Airspace & Procedures Team South, Eastern Service Center, Air
Traffic Organization.
[FR Doc. 2023-17349 Filed 8-11-23; 8:45 am]
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