Proposed Rule2024-08611
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
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Published
April 23, 2024
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
This action proposes to amend the Class E airspace at Dallas- Fort Worth, TX. The FAA is proposing this action as the result of an airspace review conducted due to the amendment of the instrument procedures at Bourland Field, Fort Worth, TX--contained within the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, Class E airspace legal description. This action will bring the airspace into compliance with FAA orders to support instrument flight rule (IFR) procedures.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 79 (Tuesday, April 23, 2024)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 30292-30294]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-08611]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2024-0948; Airspace Docket No. 24-ASW-9]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
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 at Dallas-
Fort Worth, TX. The FAA is proposing this action as the result of an
airspace review conducted due to the amendment of the instrument
procedures at Bourland Field, Fort Worth, TX--contained within the
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, Class E airspace legal description. This action
will bring the airspace into compliance with FAA orders to support
instrument flight rule (IFR) procedures.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 7, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2024-0948 and
Airspace Docket No. 24-ASW-9 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.
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 E airspace extending upward from 700 feet
above the surface at Bourland Field, Fort Worth, TX--contained within
the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, airspace legal description--to support IFR
operations at these airports.
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
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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 E airspace is published in paragraph 6005 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 E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
to within a 6.9-mile (increased from a 6.5-mile) radius of Bourland
Field, Fort Worth, TX.
This action is the result of an airspace review conducted due to
the amendment of the instrument procedures at Bourland Field to
supports the 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 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 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700
Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.
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ASW TX E5 Dallas-Fort Worth, TX [Amended]
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, TX
(Lat 32[deg]53'50'' N, long 97[deg]02'16'' W)
McKinney National Airport, TX
(Lat 33[deg]10'37'' N, long 96[deg]35'20'' W)
Ralph M. Hall/Rockwall Municipal Airport, TX
(Lat 32[deg]55'50'' N, long 96[deg]26'08'' W)
Mesquite Metro Airport, TX
(Lat 32[deg]44'49'' N, long 96[deg]31'50'' W)
Lancaster Regional Airport, TX
(Lat 32[deg]34'39'' N, long 96[deg]43'03'' W)
Point of Origin
(Lat 32[deg]51'57'' N, long 97[deg]01'41'' W)
Fort Worth Spinks Airport, TX
(Lat 32[deg]33'54'' N, long 97[deg]18'30'' W)
Cleburne Regional Airport, TX
(Lat 32[deg]21'14'' N, long 97[deg]26'02'' W)
Bourland Field, TX
(Lat 32[deg]34'55'' N, long 97[deg]35'27'' W)
Granbury Regional Airport, TX
(Lat 32[deg]26'35'' N, long 97[deg]49'17'' W)
Parker County Airport, TX
(Lat 32[deg]44'47'' N, long 97[deg]40'57'' W)
Bridgeport Municipal Airport, TX
(Lat 33[deg]10'26'' N, long 97[deg]49'42'' W)
Decatur Municipal Airport, TX
(Lat 33[deg]15'15'' N, long 97[deg]34'50'' W)
That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 30-mile radius of Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport;
and within a 6.6-mile radius of McKinney National Airport; and
within 1.8 miles each side of the 002[deg] bearing from McKinney
National Airport extending from the 6.6-mile radius to 9.2 miles
north of the airport; and within a 6.3-mile radius of Ralph M. Hall/
Rockwall Municipal Airport; and within 1.6 miles each side of the
010[deg] bearing from Ralph M. Hall/Rockwall Municipal Airport
extending from the 6.3-mile radius to 10.8 miles north of the
airport; and within a 7-mile radius of Mesquite Metro Airport; and
within a 6.6-mile radius of Lancaster Regional Airport; and within
1.9 miles each side of the 140[deg] bearing from Lancaster Regional
Airport extending from the 6.6-mile radius to 9.2 miles southeast of
the airport; and within 8 miles northeast and 4 miles southwest of
the 144[deg] bearing from the Point of Origin extending from the 30-
mile radius of Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport to 35 miles
southeast of the Point of Origin; and within a 6.5-mile radius of
Fort Worth Spinks Airport; and within 8 miles east and 4 miles west
of the 178[deg] bearing from Fort Worth Spinks Airport extending
from the 6.5-mile radius to 21 miles south of the airport; and
within a 6.9-mile radius of Cleburne Regional Airport; and within
3.6 miles each side of the 292[deg] bearing from the Cleburne
Regional Airport extending from the 6.9-mile radius to 12.2 miles
northwest of airport; and within a 6.9-mile radius of Bourland
Field; and within a 8.8-mile radius of Granbury Regional Airport;
and within a 6.3-mile radius of Parker County Airport; and within 8
miles east and 4 miles west of the 177[deg] bearing from Parker
County Airport extending from the 6.3-mile radius to 21.4
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miles south of the airport; and within a 6.3-mile radius of
Bridgeport Municipal Airport; and within 1.6 miles each side of the
040[deg] bearing from Bridgeport Municipal Airport extending from
the 6.3-mile radius to 10.6 miles northeast of the airport; and
within 4 miles each side of the 001[deg] bearing from Bridgeport
Municipal Airport extending from the 6.3-mile radius to 10.7 miles
north of the airport; and within a 6.3-mile radius of Decatur
Municipal Airport; and within 1.5 miles each side of the 263[deg]
bearing from Decatur Municipal Airport extending from the 6.3-mile
radius to 9.2 miles west of the airport.
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Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 18, 2024.
Martin A. Skinner,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2024-08611 Filed 4-22-24; 8:45 am]
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