[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 242 (Monday, December 18, 1995)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 65041-65042]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-30689]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 71
[Airspace Docket No. 95-ANE-60]
Proposed Amendment to Class D and Class E Airspace; New England
Region
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
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SUMMARY: This notice proposes to amend the Class D airspace areas at
Beverly, MA (BVY); Bedford, MA (BED); Danbury, CT (DXR); Norwood, MA
(OWD); Lebanon, NH (LEB); and Nashua, NH (ASH); and to amend the
associated Class E airspace areas at Beverly (BVY), Lebanon (LEB), and
Nashua (ASH). The FAA has determined after a review of the elevation of
the surrounding terrain in the vicinity of these airports that the
lateral limits of the Class D areas at these airports may be reduced
and the appropriate changes made to the Class E airspace areas.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 17, 1996.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on the proposal in triplicate to: Manager,
System Management Branch, ANE-530, Federal Aviation Administration,
Docket No. 95-ANE-60, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA
01803-5299; telephone (617) 238-7530; fax (617) 238-7596.
The official docket file may be examined in the Office of the
Assistant Chief Counsel, New England Region, ANE-7, Room 401, 12 New
England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803-5299; telephone (617) 238-
7050; fax (617) 238-7055.
An informal docket may also be examined during normal business
hours in the Air Traffic Division, Room 408, by contacting the Manager,
System Management Branch at the first address listed above.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Raymond Duda, System Management Branch, ANE-533, 12 New England
Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803-5299; telephone (617) 238-7533;
fax (617) 238-7596.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed
rulemaking 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, economic,
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal.
Communications should identify the airspace docket number and be
submitted in triplicate to the address listed first under addresses
above. Commenters 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. 95-ANE-60.'' The postcard will be date/time
stamped and returned to the commenter. All communications received on
or before the 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 comments received. All comments
submitted will be available for examination in the Rules Docket both
before and after the closing date for comments. A report summarizing
each substantive public contact with FAA personnel concerned with this
rulemaking will be filed in the docket.
Availability of NPRMs
Any person may obtain a copy of this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
(NPRM) by submitting a request to the Federal Aviation Administration,
Office of Public Affairs, Attention: Public Inquiry Center, APA-230,
800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591, or by calling (202)
267-3484. Communications must identify the notice number of this NPRM.
Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future NPRM's
should also request a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11-2A, which
describes the application procedures.
The Proposal
The FAA is considering an amendment to part 71 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to reduce the lateral limits of
the Class D airspace areas at Beverly, MA (BVY); Bedford, MA (BED);
Danbury, CT (DXR); Norwood, MA (OWD); Lebanon, NH (LEB); and Nashua, NH
(ASH); and, as a consequence to those changes, to make the necessary
changes to the associated Class E airspace areas at Beverly (BVY),
Lebanon (LEB), and Nashua (ASH). This action is the result of an
extensive review of the elevation of the surrounding terrain at
airports in the New England region with Class D airspace areas. That
review came in response to concerns expressed by operators and other
interested parties over recent changes to the lateral limits of Class D
airspace areas in the New England Region. By using more detailed
topographical charts and more precise calculations, the FAA has
determined that reductions in the lateral limits of the Class D
airspace areas at BVY, BED, DXR, OWD, LEB, and ASH are appropriate and
will not affect aviation safety. As a result of the reductions to the
Class D airspace areas at BVY, LEB, and ASH, the FAA must also make
minor adjustments to the associated Class E areas at those airports.
Class D airspace designations, and Class E airspace designations for
airspace areas extending upward from the surface of the earth defined
as extensions to Class D airspace areas, are published in paragraphs
5000 and 6004, respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9C, dated August 17,
1995, and effective September 16, 1995, which is incorporated by
reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class D and Class E airspace designations
listed in this document would be published subsequently in this Order.
The FAA has determined that these proposed regulations only involve
an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current.
Therefore, these proposed regulations--(1) are not ``significant
regulatory actions'' under Executive Order 12866; (2) are not
``significant rules'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) do not warrant preparation of a
Regulatory Evaluation as these routine matters will only affect air
traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that these
proposed rules will not have significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, the Federal
Aviation Administration proposes to amend part 71 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) as follows:
PART 71--[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows:
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Authority 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24
FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389; 14 CFR 11.69.
Sec. 71.1 [Amended]
2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9C, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 17, 1995, and effective September 16,
1995, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace
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MANE MA D Beverly, MA [Revised]
Beverly municipal Airport, MA
(Lat. 42 deg.35'03'' N, long. 70 deg.55'01'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
2,600 feet MSL within a 4.1-mile radius of Beverly Municipal
Airport, excluding that airspace within the Boston, MA, Class B
airspace area. This Class D 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 Airport/Facility Directory.
* * * * *
ANE MA D Bedford MA [Revised]
Bedford, Lawrence G. Hanscom Field, MA
(Lat. 42 deg.28'12'' N, long. 71 deg.17'20'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
2,600 feet MSL within a 4.7-mile radius of Lawrence G. Hanscom
Field, excluding that airspace within the Boston, MA, Class B
airspace area. This Class D 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 Airport/Facility Directory.
* * * * *
ANE CT D Danbury, CT [Revised]
Danbury Municipal Airport, CT
(Lat. 41 deg.22'17'' N, long. 73 deg.28'56'' W)
Carmel VORTAC
(Lat. 41 deg.16'48'' N, long. 73 deg.34'53'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
3,000 feet MSL within a 6-mile radius of Danbury Municipal Airport,
and within 1.2 miles on each side of the Carmel VORTAC 039 deg.
radial, extending from the 6-mile radius to the Carmel VORTAC. This
Class D 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
Airport/Facility Directory.
* * * * *
ANE MA D Norwood, MA [Revised]
Norwood Memorial Airport, MA
(Lat. 42 deg.11'27'' N, long. 71 deg.10'23'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
2,600 MSL within a 4.5-mile radius of the Norwood Memorial Airport,
excluding that airspace within the Boston, MA, Class B airspace
area. This Class D airspace area is effective during the specific
dates and times established in advance by a Notice of Airmen. The
effective dates and times will thereafter be continuously published
in the Airport/Facility Directory.
* * * * *
ANE NH D Lebanon, NH [Revised]
Lebanon Municipal Airport, NH
(Lat. 43 deg.37'35'' N, long. 72 deg.18'15'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
3,100 feet MSL within a 4.8-mile radius of Lebanon Municipal
Airport, and within 1.8 miles each side of the extended centerline
of Runway 36, extending from the 4.8-mile radius to 6 miles north of
the end of Runway 36. This Class D 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 Airport/Facility Directory.
* * * * *
ANE NH D Nashua, NH [Revised]
Nashua Boire Field, NH
(Lat. 42 deg.46'54'' N, long. 71 deg.30'53'' W)
Sports Center Airport, Pepperell
(Lat. 42 deg.41'45'' N, long. 71 deg.33'03'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
2,700 feet MSL within a 5-mile radius of Boire Field; excluding that
airspace within a 2-mile radius of Sports Center Airport, Pepperell,
and that airspace within the Manchester Airport, NH, Class C
airspace area. This Class D airspace area is effective during the
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.
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Subpart E--Class E Airspace
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Paragraph 6004 Class E airspace areas extending from the surface
of the earth defined as extensions to Class D airspace areas.
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ANE MA E4 Beverly MA [Revised]
Beverly Municipal Airport, MA
(Lat. 42 deg.35'03'' N, long. 70 deg.55'01'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within 3.2 miles
on each side of the Topsfield NDB 317 deg. bearing extending from a
4.1-mile radius of Beverly Municipal Airport to 7 miles northwest of
the Topsfield NDB. This Class E 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 Airport/Facility Directory.
* * * * *
ANE NH E4 Lebanon, NH [Revised]
Lebanon Municipal Airport, NH
(Lat. 43 deg.3735'' N, long. 72 deg.18'15'' W)
BURGR OM
(Lat. 43 deg.43'57'' N, long. 72 deg.20'00'' W)
Hanover NDB
(Lat. 43 deg.42'08'' N, long. 72 deg.10'39'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within 3.3 miles
each side of the BURGR OM 352 deg. bearing from a 4.8-mile radius of
Lebanon Municipal Airport to 8 miles north of the BURGR OM, and
within 2.4 miles each side of the Hanover NDB 051 deg. bearing
extending from the 4.8-mile radius to 7 miles northeast of the
Hanover NBD. This Class E airspace area is effective during specific
dates and times established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The
effective dates and times will thereafter be continuously published
in the Airport/Facility Directory.
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ANE NE E4 Nashua, NH [Revised]
Nashua, Boire Field, NH
(Lat. 42 deg.46'54'' N, long. 71 deg.30'53'' W)
CHERN NDB
(Lat. 42 deg.49'54'' N, long. 71 deg.30'53'' W)
Manchester VORTAC
(Lat. 42 deg.52'06'' N, long. 71 deg.22'10'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within 2.6 miles
on each side of the CHERN NDB 303 deg. bearing extending from a 5-
mile radius of Boire Field to 7 miles northwest of the CHERN NDB,
and that airspace extending upward from the surface within 1.1 miles
on each side of the Manchester VORTAC 231 deg. radial extending from
the 5-mile radius to 8.4 miles northeast of Boire Field. This Class
E airspace area is effective during specific dates and times
established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective dates
and times will threafter be continuously published in the Airport/
Facility Directory.
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Issued in Burlington, MA, on December 7, 1995.
John J. Boyce,
Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division, New England Region.
[FR Doc. 95-30689 Filed 12-15-95; 8:45 am]
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