[Federal Register: November 17, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 222)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 66894-66895]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2006-26116; Airspace Docket No. 06-AEA-015]
Establishment of Class E-2 Airspace; Griffiss Airfield, Rome, NY
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
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SUMMARY: This notice proposes to establish Class E-2 airspace at
Griffiss Airfield, Rome, NY. The opening of a tower and for the
protection of instrument approaches make this action necessary.
Controlled airspace extending upward from the surface to the base of
the overlying controlled airspace is needed to contain aircraft
executing an approach. The area would be depicted on aeronautical
charts for pilot reference.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 18, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on the proposal in triplicate to: Manager,
Airspace Branch, AEA-520, Docket No. FAA-2006-26116; Airspace Docket
No. 06-AEA-015, FAA Eastern Region, 1 Aviation Plaza, Jamaica, NY
11434-4809.
The official docket may be examined in the Office of the Regional
Counsel, AEA-7, FAA Eastern Region, 1 Aviation Plaza, Jamaica, NY
11434-4809.
An informal docket may also be examined during normal business
hours in the Airspace Branch, AEA-520, FAA Eastern Region, 1 Aviation
Plaza, Jamaica, NY 11434-4809.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Francis T. Jordan, Jr., Airspace
Specialist, Airspace Branch, AEA-520 FAA Eastern Region, 1 Aviation
Plaza, Jamaica, NY 11434-4809; telephone: (718) 553-4521.
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 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. FAA-2006-
26116; Airspace Docket No.: ``06-AEA-015''. The postcard will be date/
time stamped and returned to the commenter. All communications received
on or before the closing date
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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 closing both before and after the
closing date for comments. A report summarizing each substantive public
contact with the 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 Office of the Regional Counsel,
AEA-7, FAA Eastern Region, 1 Aviation Plaza, Jamaica, NY 11434-4809.
Communications must identify the notice number of this NPRM. Persons
interested in being placed on a mailing list for future NPRMs should
also request a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11-2A, which describes the
application procedure.
The Proposal
The FAA is considering an amendment to Part 71 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR Part 71) to establish Class E-2 airspace
at Griffiss Airfield, Rome, NY. The opening of a tower and for the
protection of Instrument Approaches makes this action necessary.
Controlled airspace extending upward from the surface to the base of
the overlying controlled airspace is needed to accommodate the SIAPs.
The class E-2 airspace area would be effective during the specific
dates and times established in advance by a notice to airmen. The
effective date and time would thereafter be continuously published in
the Airport/Facility Directory. Class E-2 airspace designations for
airspace areas extending upward from the surface of the earth are
published in Paragraph 6002 of FAA Order 7400.9P, dated September 1,
2006, and effective September 16, 2006, which is incorporated by
reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E-2 airspace designation listed in
this document would be published subsequently in the Order.
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.
Therefore, this proposed regulation, (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 would only affect air traffic procedures
and air navigation, it is certified that this proposed rule would 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
In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
PART 71--[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for 14 CFR part 71 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; EO 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 7400.9P dated September 1, 2006, and
effective September 16, 2006, is proposed to be amended as follows:
Paragraph 6002 Class E-2 airspace areas extending upward from the
surface of the earth.
AEA NY (D), Griffiss Airfield [New]
Rome, NY
(Lat. 43[deg]14'03'' N., long 75[deg]24'42'' W.)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to the base of
the overlying controlled airspace within a 4.5 mile radius of the
Griffis Airfield, Rome, NY, and within 2 miles each side of bearing
135[deg]/315[deg] from a point at Lat 43[deg]14.03'N, Long
75[deg]24,42'W, extending from the 4.5 mile radius zone, to a point
10.5 miles NW and 105 miles SE of the airport. The Class E-2
airspace area is effective during the specific dates and times
established in advance by a notice to airmen. The effective date and
time thereafter be continously published in the Airport/Facility
Directory.
Issued in Jamaica, New York on October 30, 2006.
Mark D. Ward,
Manager, System Support Group.
[FR Doc. 06-9246 Filed 11-16-06; 8:45 am]
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