Proposed Rule2024-09006
Modification of Class E Airspace; Bishop Airport, Bishop, CA
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Published
April 29, 2024
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Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
This action proposes to modify the Class E airspace designated as a surface area, modify the airspace designated as an extension to a Class E surface area, modify the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface, and remove the Class E airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface at Bishop Airport, Bishop, CA. These actions would support the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 83 (Monday, April 29, 2024)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 33303-33305]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-09006]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2023-2422; Airspace Docket No. 23-AWP-48]
RIN 2120-AA66
Modification of Class E Airspace; Bishop Airport, Bishop, CA
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: This action proposes to modify the Class E airspace designated
as a surface area, modify the airspace designated as an extension to a
Class E surface area, modify the Class E airspace extending upward from
700 feet above the surface, and remove the Class E airspace extending
upward from 1,200 feet above the surface at Bishop Airport, Bishop, CA.
These actions would support the safety and management of instrument
flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 13, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2023-2422 and
Airspace Docket No. 23-AWP-48 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 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 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 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: Keith Adams, Federal Aviation
Administration, Western Service Center, Operations Support Group, 2200
S 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone (206) 231-2428.
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
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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 the 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 modify
Class E airspace to support IFR operations at Bishop Airport, Bishop,
CA.
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 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 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 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 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
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 Northwest Mountain Regional Office of the
Federal Aviation Administration, Air Traffic Organization, Western
Service Center, Operations Support Group, 2200 S 216th Street, Des
Moines, WA 98198.
Incorporation by Reference
Class E2, E4, and E5 airspace designations are published in
paragraph 6002, 6004, and 6005 respectively, 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 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.
Background
The FAA has developed three new special procedures for Bishop
Airport: Area Navigation (RNAV) (Global Positioning System [GPS]) M
Runway (RWY) 12 approach, RNAV (GPS) RWY 30 approach, and MOTSE ONE
DEPARTURE (RNAV).
The Proposal
The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 that would
modify the Class E airspace designated as a surface area, modify the
airspace designated as an extension to a Class E surface area, modify
the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface,
and remove Class E airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the
surface at Bishop Airport, Bishop, CA.
The Class E airspace designated as a surface area should be
expanded to include that airspace within 1.8 miles northeast and 1 mile
southwest of the 147[deg] bearing from the airport, extending from the
5-mile radius to 6.9 miles southeast of the airport, and that airspace
within 3.8 miles either side of the 317[deg] bearing extending to the
7.1-mile radius of the airport. This would more appropriately contain
arriving IFR operations between the surface and 1,000 feet above the
surface while executing the RNAV (GPS) M RWY 12 and the RNAV (GPS) M
RWY 30 approaches. It would also better contain departing IFR
operations until reaching the base of adjacent controlled airspace
while executing the MOTSE ONE DEPARTURE (RNAV).
The Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class E
surface area is oversized and should be reduced to be within 1.2 miles
east and 1.1 miles west of the airport's 337[deg] bearing extending
from the 7.1-mile radius of the airport to 9.6 miles northwest of the
airport. This would more appropriately contain arriving IFR operations
below 1,000 feet above the surface while executing the Localizer
Directional Aid (LDA) RWY 17 approach.
The Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the
surface should be reduced to include that airspace within 3.4 miles
northeast and 4 miles southwest of the airport's 157[deg] bearing
extending 7.6 miles southeast of the airport, and 4 miles southwest and
3.4 miles northeast of the airport's 337[deg] bearing extending 15.2
miles northwest of the airport. This would better contain arriving IFR
operations below 1,500 feet above the surface while executing the RNAV
(GPS) M RWY 12 and RNAV (GPS) M RWY 30 approaches. The modification
would also more appropriately contain departing IFR operations below
1,200 feet above the surface when executing the MOTSE ONE DEPARTURE
(RNAV).
The Class E airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the
surface should be removed, as the area is already within the Coaldale
and Los Angeles Class E enroute domestic airspace areas.
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
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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 6002 Class E Airspace Areas Designated as Surface Areas.
* * * * *
AWP CA E2 Bishop, CA [Amended]
Bishop Airport, CA
(Lat. 37[deg]22'23'' N, long. 118[deg]21'49'' W)
That airspace extending upwards from the surface within a 5-mile
radius of the airport, within 1.8 miles northeast and 1 mile
southwest of the airport's 147[deg] bearing extending to 6.9 miles
southeast, and within 3.8 miles either side of the airport's
317[deg] bearing extending to the 7.1-mile radius of the airport.
* * * * *
Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Areas Designated as an Extension to
a Class D or Class E Surface Area.
* * * * *
AWP CA E4 Bishop, CA [Amended]
Bishop Airport, CA
(Lat. 37[deg]22'23'' N, long. 118[deg]21'49'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within 1.2 miles
east and 1.1 miles west of the airport's 337[deg] bearing extending
from the 7.1-mile radius of the airport to 9.6 miles northwest of
the airport.
* * * * *
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700
Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.
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AWP CA E5 Bishop, CA [Amended]
Bishop Airport, CA
(Lat. 37[deg]22'23'' N, long. 118[deg]21'49'' W)
That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within 3.4 miles northeast and 4 miles southwest of the airport's
157[deg] bearing extending 7.6 miles southeast of the airport, and
within 3.4 miles northeast and 4 miles southwest of the airport's
337[deg] bearing extending 15.2 miles northwest of the airport.
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Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on April 22, 2024.
B.G. Chew,
Group Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2024-09006 Filed 4-26-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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