Proposed Rule2024-19588
Modification of Class D and Class E Airspace; Camp Guernsey Airport, Guernsey, WY
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Published
September 3, 2024
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Abstract
This action proposes to modify the Class D airspace, Class E airspace area designated as a surface area (Class E2 surface area), and Class E airspace area extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface of the earth (Class E5 airspace area) at Camp Guernsey Airport, Guernsey, WY. This action would more appropriately contain instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport. Additionally, the airport's legal descriptions should be amended to match the FAA's database.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 170 (Tuesday, September 3, 2024)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 71189-71190]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-19588]
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Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 170 / Tuesday, September 3, 2024 /
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2024-1856; Airspace Docket No. 24-ANM-70]
RIN 2120-AA66
Modification of Class D and Class E Airspace; Camp Guernsey
Airport, Guernsey, WY
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: This action proposes to modify the Class D airspace, Class E
airspace area designated as a surface area (Class E2 surface area), and
Class E airspace area extending upward from 700 feet or more above the
surface of the earth (Class E5 airspace area) at Camp Guernsey Airport,
Guernsey, WY. This action would more appropriately contain instrument
flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport. Additionally, the
airport's legal descriptions should be amended to match the FAA's
database.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 18, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2024-1856 and
Airspace Docket No. 24-ANM-70 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 T. 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 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 the Class D airspace, Class E2 surface
area, and Class E5 airspace area to support IFR operations at Camp
Guernsey Airport, Guernsey, WY.
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/">www.dot.gov/</a> privacy.
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 office 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.
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Incorporation by Reference
Class D, Class E2, and Class E5 airspace designations are published
in paragraphs 5000, 6002, and 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 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 airport's Class E airspace area extending upward from 700 feet
above the surface of the earth does not fully contain the
Nondirectional Beacon (NDB) Runway (RWY) 32 Approach procedure.
Additionally, the northern portion of the airport's Class D airspace,
Class E2 surface area, and Class E5 airspace area overlie special use
airspace (SUA) restricted areas (R) R-7001A and R-7002B. These shared
airspace areas will convert to the appropriate SUA when the restricted
area becomes active. Camp Guernsey Airport legal descriptions currently
do not reflect the airspace change when SUAs are active. The airport's
airspaces and legal descriptions should be amended to appropriately
support IFR operations at Camp Guernsey Airport, Guernsey, WY.
The Proposal
The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to modify the
Class E5 airspace area at Camp Guernsey Airport, Guernsey, WY, to
support containment of IFR operations.
Class E5 airspace area should be modified to within 6.7- miles
radius of the airport and within 6.7 miles each side of the airport's
143[deg] bearing extending from the 6.7-mile radius to 18 miles
southeast of the airport, excluding that airspace within R-7001A and R-
7002B when active. The proposed airspace would accommodate IFR arrival
operations descending through 1,500 feet above the surface and
departing IFR operations until reaching 1,200 feet above the surface.
Additionally, administrative amendments are required for Camp
Guernsey Airport's legal descriptions. Line one for city location
should be identified as Guernsey, WY. The airport's Class D airspace
and Class E2 surface area legal descriptions need the updated part-time
text. Lastly, SUA exclusionary text should be added to all legal
descriptions.
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 5000 Class D Airspace
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ANM WY D Guernsey, WY [Amended]
Camp Guernsey Airport, WY
(Lat. 42[deg]15'35'' N, long. 104[deg]43'42'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface up to and
including 6,900 feet MSL within a 5-mile radius of the airport and
within 1.5 miles each side of the 340[deg] bearing from the airport,
extending from the 5-mile radius to 6.5 miles north of the airport,
excluding that airspace within R-7001A and R-7002B when active. This
Class D airspace area is effective during 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.
* * * * *
Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Areas Designated as a Surface Area
* * * * *
ANM WY E2 Guernsey, WY [Amended]
Camp Guernsey Airport, WY
(Lat. 42[deg]15'35'' N, long. 104[deg]43'42'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface up to and
including 6,900 feet MSL within a 5-mile radius of the airport and
within 1.5 miles each side of the 340[deg] bearing from the airport,
extending from the 5-mile radius to 6.5 miles north of the airport,
excluding that airspace within R-7001A and R-7002B when active. This
Class E surface area is effective during 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.
* * * * *
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700
Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.
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ANM WY E5 Guernsey, WY [Amended]
Camp Guernsey Airport, WY
(Lat. 42[deg]15'35'' N, long. 104[deg]43'42'' W)
That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 6.7-mile radius of the airport and within 6.7 miles each
side of the 143[deg] bearing from the airport, extending from the
6.7-mile radius to 18 miles southeast of the airport, excluding that
airspace within R-7001A and R-7002B when active.
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Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on August 27, 2024.
B.G. Chew,
Group Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2024-19588 Filed 8-30-24; 8:45 am]
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