Proposed Rule2025-09285
Amendment of Class D, Amendment of Class E4, and Amendment of Class E5 Airspace Over Nantucket, MA
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Published
May 23, 2025
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Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
This action proposes to amend Class D airspace at Nantucket Memorial Airport, Nantucket, MA, due to the current designated airspace not properly containing instrument flight rule (IFR) operations. Additionally, this action proposes to amend Class E4 airspace at Nantucket Memorial Airport, Nantucket, MA, due to portions no longer meeting the requirements of its designation. This action also proposes to amend the Class E5 airspace that no longer meets the requirements for its specific designation due to the amendment or cancellation of Standard Instrument Approach Procedures at Nantucket Memorial Airport, Nantucket, MA. This action also proposes to make editorial changes to the airspace descriptions to reflect current geographic information and naming conventions.
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 99 (Friday, May 23, 2025)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 22031-22033]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-09285]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2025-1021; Airspace Docket No. 25-ANE-5]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of Class D, Amendment of Class E4, and Amendment of
Class E5 Airspace Over Nantucket, MA
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend Class D airspace at Nantucket
Memorial Airport, Nantucket, MA, due to the current designated airspace
not properly containing instrument flight rule (IFR) operations.
Additionally, this action proposes to amend Class E4 airspace at
Nantucket Memorial Airport, Nantucket, MA, due to portions no longer
meeting the requirements of its designation. This action also proposes
to amend the Class E5 airspace that no longer meets the requirements
for its
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specific designation due to the amendment or cancellation of Standard
Instrument Approach Procedures at Nantucket Memorial Airport,
Nantucket, MA. This action also proposes to make editorial changes to
the airspace descriptions to reflect current geographic information and
naming conventions.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 7, 2025.
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2025-1021 and
Airspace Docket No. 25-ANE-5 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: 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> 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 for Federal holidays.
FAA Order JO 7400.11J 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, Policy Directorate, Federal Aviation Administration,
600 Independence Avenue SW, Washington DC 20597; Telephone: (202) 267-
8783.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marc Ellerbee, Operations Support
Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 1701
Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; Telephone: (404) 305-5589.
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, amend Class E4, and amend Class E5 airspace
in Nantucket, MA.
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 thecomments 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 edits, 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
regular 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 on an annual basis. This document proposes to amend the
current version of that order, FAA Order JO 7400.11J, dated July 31,
2024, and effective September 15, 2024. These updates would be
published in the next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11. FAA Order JO
7400.11J, which lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air
traffic service routes, and reporting points, is publicly available as
listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document.
The Proposal
This action proposes an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to amend the
Class D, E4, and E5 airspace for Nantucket Memorial Airport, Nantucket,
MA. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of
IFR operations in the area for existing instrument approach procedures.
This action proposes to amend the Class D airspace extending upward
from the surface to and including 2,500 feet MSL for Nantucket Memorial
Airport, Nantucket, MA, by increasing it to a 4.4-mile radius excluding
that airspace within a .3 mile radius of Waine Heliport, Nantucket, MA,
as the current radius of 4.2-miles does not properly contain instrument
flight rules operations. This will also update the geographic
coordinates for the Nantucket Memorial Airport in the Class D legal
description.
This action also proposes to amend the Class E4 airspace over
Nantucket, MA, by reducing its size to the new dimensions of 1.4 miles
either side of the 044[deg] bearing from the Nantucket Memorial Airport
extending from the 4.4 mile radius to 9.4 miles Northeast of the
airport. This will also update the geographic coordinates for the
Nantucket Memorial Airport in the Class E4 legal description.
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This action also proposes to amend Class E5 airspace extending from
700 feet above the surface by changing the dimensions to be within a
6.9-mile radius of Nantucket Memorial Airport and within 2.4 miles each
side of the 044[deg] bearing from the Nantucket Memorial Airport 6.9-
mile radius to 9.4 miles northeast of the Airport. This will also
update the geographic coordinates for the Nantucket Memorial Airport
and remove the reference to the Nantucket VORTAC in the Class E5 legal
description. This reconfiguration will properly contain the currently
published standard instrument approach procedures.
This action will also make an editorial change to the Nantucket,
MA, Class D, E4 and E5 airspace descriptions to replace ``Airport/
Facility Directory'' with ``Chart Supplement'' in accordance with
current FAA policy.
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 final regulatory action by the FAA.
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
7400.11J, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated July 31,
2024, and effective September 15, 2024, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.
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ANE MA D Nantucket, MA [Amended]
Nantucket Memorial Airport, MA
(Lat. 41[deg]15'12'' N, long. 70[deg]03'38'' W)
Waine Heliport, MA
(Lat. 41[deg]17'06'' N, long. 70[deg]08'59'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
2,500 feet MSL within a 4.4-mile radius of Nantucket Memorial
Airport excluding that airspace within a .3 mile radius of Waine
Heliport. This Class D airspace area is effective during specific
dates and times established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. 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 a
Class D Surface Area.
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ANE MA E4 Nantucket, MA [Amended]
Nantucket Memorial Airport, MA
(Lat. 41[deg]15'12'' N, long. 70[deg]03'38'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface of the Earth
within 1.4 miles either side of the 044[deg] bearing from the
Nantucket Memorial Airport extending from the 4.4 mile radius to 9.4
miles Northeast of the airport. This Class E Surface airspace area
is effective during the specific dates and times established in
advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective dates and times will
thereafter be continuously published in the Chart Supplement.
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Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace.
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ANE MA E5 Nantucket, MA [Amended]
Nantucket Memorial Airport, MA
(Lat. 41[deg]15'12'' N, long. 70[deg]03'38'' W)
That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 6.9-mile radius of Nantucket Memorial Airport and within
2.4 miles each side of the 044[deg] bearing from the Nantucket
Memorial Airport extending from the 6.9-mile radius to 9.4 miles
northeast of the Airport.
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Issued in College Park, Georgia, on May 19, 2025.
Patrick Young,
Manager, Airspace & Procedures Team North, Eastern Service Center, Air
Traffic Organization.
[FR Doc. 2025-09285 Filed 5-22-25; 8:45 am]
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