Proposed Rule2024-05425
Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Cincinnati, OH
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Published
March 15, 2024
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Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
This action proposes to amend the Class D and Class E airspace at Cincinnati, OH. The FAA is proposing this action as the result of an airspace review conducted as part of the decommissioning of the Cincinnati very high frequency omnidirectional range (VOR) as part of the VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program. This action would also update the name of the airport to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database. This action will bring the airspace into compliance with FAA orders and support instrument flight rule (IFR) procedures and operations.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 52 (Friday, March 15, 2024)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 18857-18859]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-05425]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2024-0542; Airspace Docket No. 24-AGL-8]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Cincinnati, OH
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend the Class D and Class E airspace
at Cincinnati, OH. The FAA is proposing this action as the result of an
airspace review conducted as part of the decommissioning of the
Cincinnati very high frequency omnidirectional range (VOR) as part of
the VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program. This action would
also update the name of the airport to coincide with the FAA's
aeronautical database. This action will bring the airspace into
compliance with FAA orders and support instrument flight rule (IFR)
procedures and operations.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 29, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2024-0542 and
Airspace Docket No. 24-AGL-8 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 instruction 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 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.
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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: Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation
Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5711.
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 the Class D airspace and Class E surface airspace at
Cincinnati Municipal Airport/Lunken Field, Cincinnati, OH, to support
IFR operations at this airport.
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 one time 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, as well
as 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 received on or before
the closing date for comments. The FAA will consider comments filed
after the comment period has closed if it is possible to do so 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 post 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-14FDMS), 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 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 the address, phone number, and hours of
operations). An informal docket may also be examined during normal
business hours at the Federal Aviation Administration, Air Traffic
Organization, Central Service Center, Operations Support Group, 10101
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177.
Incorporation by Reference
Class D and E airspace is published in paragraphs 5000 and 6002 of
FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, which
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 on an annual basis. This
document proposes to amend the current version of that order, FAA Order
JO 7400.11H, dated August 11, 2023, and effective September 15, 2023.
These updates would be published subsequently in the next update to FAA
Order JO 7400.11. That order is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this 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 is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 by:
Modifying the Class D airspace within a 4.2-mile (increased from a
4.1-mile) radius of Cincinnati Municipal Airport/Lunken Field,
Cincinnati, OH; and within 2 miles each side of the 024[deg] bearing
from the airport extending from the 4.2-mile radius to 5.9 miles
northeast of the airport; and within 2 miles northwest and 1.7 miles
southeast of the 064[deg] bearing from the airport extending from the
4.2-mile radius to 5.3 miles northeast of the airport; and within 2.1
miles each side of the 204[deg] bearing from the airport extending from
the 4.2-mile radius to 6.2 miles southwest of the airport; and within 2
miles northwest and 1.7 miles southeast of the 244[deg] bearing from
the airport extending from the 4.2-mile radius to 5.2 miles southwest
of the airport; updating the name of the airport (previously Cincinnati
Municipal Airport Lunken Field) to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical
database; and replacing the outdated terms ``Notice to Airmen'' and
``Airport/Facility Directory'' with ``Notice to Air Missions'' and
``Chart Supplement'';
And modifying the Class E surface airspace to within a 4.2-mile
(increased from a 4.1-mile) radius of Cincinnati Municipal Airport/
Lunken Field, Cincinnati, OH; and within 2 miles each side of the
024[deg] bearing from the airport extending from the 4.2-mile radius to
5.9 miles northeast of the airport; and within 2 miles northwest and
1.7 miles southeast of the 064[deg] bearing from the airport extending
from the 4.2-mile radius to 5.3 miles northeast of the airport; and
within 2.1 miles each side of the 204[deg] bearing from the airport
extending from the 4.2-mile radius to 6.2 miles southwest of the
airport; and within 2 miles northwest and 1.7 miles southeast of the
244[deg] bearing from the airport extending from the 4.2-mile radius to
5.2 miles southwest of the airport; updating the name of the airport
(previously Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field) to coincide with
the FAA's aeronautical database; and replacing the outdated terms
``Notice to Airmen'' and ``Airport/Facility Directory'' with ``Notice
to Air Missions'' and ``Chart Supplement''.
This action is the result of an airspace review conducted as part
of the decommissioning of the Cincinnati VOR as part of the VOR MON
Program and to support IFR operations at this airport.
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
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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 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 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
7400.11H, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 11,
2023, and effective September 15, 2023, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.
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AGL OH D Cincinnati, OH [Amended]
Cincinnati Municipal Airport/Lunken Field, OH
(Lat 39[deg]06'12'' N, long 84[deg]25'07'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
3,000 feet MSL within a 4.2-mile radius of the Cincinnati Municipal
Airport/Lunken Field; and within 2 miles each side of the 024[deg]
bearing from the airport extending from the 4.2-mile radius to 5.9
miles northeast of the airport; and within 2 miles northwest and 1.7
miles southeast of the 064[deg] bearing from the airport extending
from the 4.2-mile radius to 5.3 miles northeast of the airport; and
within 2.1 miles each side of the 204[deg] bearing from the airport
extending from the 4.2-mile radius to 6.2 miles southwest of the
airport; and within 2 miles northwest and 1.7 miles southeast of the
244[deg] bearing from the airport extending from the 4.2-mile radius
to 5.2 miles southwest of the airport excluding that airspace within
the Covington, KY, Class B airspace area. This Class D airspace area
is effective during the specific dates and times established in
advance by Notice to Missions. The effective dates and times will
thereafter be continuously published in the Chart Supplement.
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Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Areas Designated as Surface Areas.
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AGL OH E2 Cincinnati, OH [Amended]
Cincinnati Municipal Airport/Lunken Field, OH
(Lat 39[deg]06'12'' N, long 84[deg]25'07'' W)
That airspace within a 4.2-mile radius of the Cincinnati
Municipal Airport/Lunken Field; and within 2 miles each side of the
024[deg] bearing from the airport extending from the 4.2-mile radius
to 5.9 miles northeast of the airport; and within 2 miles northwest
and 1.7 miles southeast of the 064[deg] bearing from the airport
extending from the 4.2-mile radius to 5.3 miles northeast of the
airport; and within 2.1 miles each side of the 204[deg] bearing from
the airport extending from the 4.2-mile radius to 6.2 miles
southwest of the airport; and within 2 miles northwest and 1.7 miles
southeast of the 244[deg] bearing from the airport extending from
the 4.2-mile radius to 5.2 miles southwest of the airport excluding
that airspace within the Covington, KY, Class B airspace area. This
Class E airspace area is effective during the specific dates and
times established in advance by Notice to Missions. The effective
dates and times will thereafter be continuously published in the
Chart Supplement.
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Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on March 11, 2024.
Steven T. Phillips,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2024-05425 Filed 3-14-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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