Proposed Rule2023-21180
Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace, and Establishment of Class E Airspace; Winston Salem, NC
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Published
September 29, 2023
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Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
This action proposes to amend Class D and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface for Smith Reynolds Airport, Winston Salem, NC. This action would also establish Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class D surface area and amend verbiage in the Class D description.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 188 (Friday, September 29, 2023)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 67126-67127]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-21180]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2023-1899; Airspace Docket No. 23-ASO-37]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace, and Establishment of
Class E Airspace; Winston Salem, NC
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend Class D and Class E airspace
extending upward from 700 feet above the surface for Smith Reynolds
Airport, Winston Salem, NC. This action would also establish Class E
airspace designated as an extension to a Class D surface area and amend
verbiage in the Class D description.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 13, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2023-1899 and
Airspace Docket No. 23-ASO-37 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 7400.11H 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 Winston Salem, NC.
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 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 operations). An informal docket may also be examined during
normal 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, 6004, and 6005 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 7400.11H, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 19, 2023, and effective September 15,
2023. These updates would be published in the next FAA Order JO 7400.11
update. FAA Order JO 7400.11H is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this
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document. FAA Order JO 7400.11H 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 Smith Reynolds Airport, Winston Salem, NC, by adding an
extension from the 4.2-mile radius of the airport to 5.8 miles
northwest of the airport. The Class E airspace extending from 700 feet
above the surface radius would increase to 9-miles (previously 6.6-
miles), and all extensions removed. Moreover, the action would remove
REENO NDB from the airspace description as it has been decommissioned.
This action would also establish Class E airspace designated as an
extension to a Class D surface area from the 4.2-mile radius to 6.5
miles southeast of the airport. In addition, this action would also
remove the city name from the airport description header as per the
7400.2, as well as replacing the terms Notice to Airmen with Notice to
Air Missions and Airport/Facility Directory with Chart Supplement in
the Class D airspace description. Controlled airspace is necessary for
the safety and management of instrument flight rules (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
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
7400.11H, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 19,
2023, and effective September 15, 2023, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.
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ASO NC D Winston Salem, NC [Amended]
Smith Reynolds Airport, NC
(Lat 36[deg]08'01'' N, long 80[deg]13'19'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
3,500 feet MSL within a 4.2-mile radius of the Smith Reynolds
Airport and 1 mile on each side of the 325[deg] bearing of the
airport, extending from the 4.2-mile radius to 5.8 miles northwest
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 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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ASO NC E4 Winston Salem, NC [Established]
Smith Reynolds Airport, NC
(Lat 36[deg]08'01'' N, long 80[deg]13'19'' W)
That airspace extends upward from the surface within 1 mile on
each side of the 145[deg] bearing from Smith Reynolds Airport,
extending from the 4.2-mile radius of the airport to 6.5 miles
southeast. 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 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700
Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.
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ASO NC E5 Winston Salem, NC [Amended]
Smith Reynolds Airport, NC
(Lat 36[deg]08'01'' N, long 80[deg]13'19'' W)
That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 9-mile radius of Smith Reynolds Airport.
Issued in College Park, Georgia, on September 21, 2023.
Andreese C. Davis,
Manager, Airspace & Procedures Team South, Eastern Service Center, Air
Traffic Organization.
[FR Doc. 2023-21180 Filed 9-28-23; 8:45 am]
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