[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 186 (Monday, September 26, 2011)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 59306-59307]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-24640]
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Proposed Rules
Federal Register
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of
the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these
notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in
the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules.
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Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 186 / Monday, September 26, 2011 /
Proposed Rules
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2011-0347; Airspace Docket No. 11-ASO-11]
Proposed Establishment of Class D and E Airspace and Amendment of
Class E Airspace; Punta Gorda, FL
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: This action proposes to establish Class D and E airspace and
amend existing Class E airspace at Punta Gorda, FL, to accommodate the
new air traffic control tower at Punta Gorda Airport. Controlled
airspace is necessary for the safety and management of instrument
flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport. This action also would
change the airport name and update the geographic coordinates of the
Punta Gorda Airport.
DATES: 0901 UTC. Comments must be received on or before November 10,
2011. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation
by reference action under title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, part
51, subject to the annual revision of FAA, Order 7400.9 and publication
of conforming amendments.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this rule to: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12-140, 1200 New Jersey, SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001; Telephone: 1-
800-647-5527; Fax: 202-493-2251. You must identify the Docket Number
FAA-2011-0347; Airspace Docket No. 11-ASO-11, at the beginning of your
comments. You may also submit and review received comments through the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov.
You may review the public docket containing the rule, any comments
received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets Office
(see ADDRESSES section for address and phone number) between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays.
An informal docket may also be examined during normal business
hours at the office of the Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
Administration, Room 350, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia
30337.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Fornito, Airspace Specialist,
Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic
Organization, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta,
Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 305-6364.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
Interested persons are invited to comment on this rule by
submitting such written data, views, or arguments, as they may desire.
Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the views and
suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing reasoned
regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are specifically invited
on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, environmental, and
energy-related aspects of the proposal. Communications should identify
both docket numbers (FAA docket number. FAA-2011-0347; Airspace Docket
No. 11-ASO-11) and be submitted in triplicate to the Docket Management
System (see ADDRESSES section for address and phone number). You may
also submit comments through the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. Those wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of
their comments on this notice must submit with those comments a self-
addressed, stamped postcard on which the following statement is made:
``Comments to Docket No. The postcard will be date/time stamped and
returned to the commenter. All communications received before the
specified closing date for comments will be considered before taking
action on the proposed rule. The proposal contained in this notice may
be changed in light of the comments received. A report summarizing each
substantive public contact with FAA personnel concerned with this
rulemaking will be filed in the docket.
Availability of NPRMs
An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded from and
comments submitted through http://www.regulations.gov. Recently
published rulemaking documents can also be accessed through the FAA's
Web page at http://www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/. Additionally, any person may obtain
a copy of this notice by submitting a request to the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Office of Air Traffic Airspace Management, ATA-
400, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591, or by calling
(202) 267-8783. Communications must identify both docket numbers for
this notice. Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for
future NPRM's should contact the FAA's Office of Rulemaking, (202) 267-
9677, to request a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11-2A, Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking Distribution System, which describes the
application procedure.
The Proposal
The FAA is considering an amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal
Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 to establish Class D airspace, Class E
surface area airspace and Class E airspace designated as an extension
to a Class D surface area at Punta Gorda Airport, Punta Gorda, FL.
Controlled airspace is necessary to support the operation of the new
air traffic control tower, and would enhance the safety and management
of IFR operations at the airport. Also, the airspace designation for
existing Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the
surface would note the name change from Charlotte County Airport to
Punta Gorda Airport, Punta Gorda, FL and would adjust the geographic
coordinates to be in concert with the FAAs aeronautical database.
Class D and E airspace designations are published in Paragraphs
5000, 6002, 6004, and 6005 respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9V, dated
August 9, 2011, and effective September 15, 2011, which is incorporated
by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class D and E airspace designations
listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order.
The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves
an established body of technical
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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, would not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act.
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 proposed 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 proposed regulation is within the scope
of that authority as it would establish Class D and E airspace and
amend existing Class E airspace at Punta Gorda Airport, Punta Gorda,
FL.
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
1. The authority citation for part 71 will continue to read as
follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854,
24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.
Sec. 71.1 [Amended]
2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9V, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 9, 2011, and effective September 15,
2011, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.
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ASO FL D Punta Gorda, FL [New]
Punta Gorda Airport, FL
(Lat. 26[deg]55'08'' N., long. 81[deg]59'27'' W.)
That airspace extending upward from the surface up to and
including 2,500 feet MSL within a 4.5-mile radius of the Punta Gorda
Airport. 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 Airport/Facility Directory.
Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Designated as Surface Areas.
* * * * *
ASO FL E2 Punta Gorda, FL [New]
Punta Gorda Airport, FL
(Lat. 26[deg]55'08'' N., long. 81[deg]59'27'' W.)
That airspace extending from the surface up to and including
2,500 feet MSL within a 4.5-mile radius of Punta Gorda Airport. This
Class E 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 Airport/
Facility Directory.
Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Areas Designated as an Extension to
a Class D Surface Area.
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ASO FL E4 Punta Gorda, FL [New]
Punta Gorda Airport, FL
(Lat. 26[deg]55'08'' N., long. 81[deg]59'27'' W.)
That airspace extending from the surface 2.4 mile either side of
the 036[deg] bearing from Punta Gorda Airport extending from the
4.5-mile radius to 7.0 miles northeast of the airport. This Class E
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 Airport/
Facility Directory.
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700
Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.
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ASO FL E5 Punta Gorda, FL [Amended]
Punta Gorda Airport, FL
(Lat. 26[deg]55'08'' N., long. 81[deg]59'27'' W.)
That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 7-mile radius of Punta Gorda Airport.
Issued in College Park, Georgia, on September 16, 2011.
Mark D. Ward,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic
Organization.
[FR Doc. 2011-24640 Filed 9-23-11; 8:45 am]
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