[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 247 (Friday, December 23, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 80231-80232]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-32849]
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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]
Establishment of Class D and E Airspace and Amendment of Class E;
Punta Gorda, FL
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action establishes Class D and E airspace and amends
existing Class E airspace at Punta Gorda, FL, to accommodate a new air
traffic control tower at Punta Gorda Airport. This action enhances the
safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations for
standard instrument approach procedures at the airport. This action
also changes the airport name and makes a minor adjustment to the
geographic coordinates of the airport.
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, February 9, 2012. 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Fornito, Operations Support
Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O.
Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 305-6364.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
On September 26, 2011, the FAA published in the Federal Register a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to establish Class D and E
airspace and amend existing Class E airspace at Punta Gorda, FL, to
accommodate a new air traffic control tower at Punta Gorda Airport (76
FR 59306). Interested parties were invited to participate in this
rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the
FAA. No comments were received.
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 Rule
This amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 establishes Class D and Class E surface airspace extending
upward from the surface to and including 2,500 feet MSL within a 4.5-
mile radius of Punta Gorda Airport, Punta Gorda, FL. This action also
establishes Class E surface airspace designated as an extension to
Class D surface area. The existing Class E airspace area extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface is amended to change the airport
previously named Charlotte County Airport to Punta Gorda Airport, and
adjusts the geographic coordinates to be in concert with the FAA's
aeronautical database. Additional controlled airspace is necessary to
support the new air traffic control tower and new standard instrument
approach procedures developed for continued safety and management of
IFR operations at Punta Gorda Airport.
The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current, is
non-controversial and unlikely to result in adverse or negative
comments. 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 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.
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
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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 establishes and amends controlled airspace at Punta Gorda
Airport, Punta Gorda, FL.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).
Adoption of the Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends 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
The authority citation for Part 71 continues 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]
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
* * * * *
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-miles 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 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.
* * * * *
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 miles 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.
* * * * *
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 December 13, 2011.
Michael Vermuth,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air
Traffic Organization.
[FR Doc. 2011-32849 Filed 12-22-11; 8:45 am]
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