[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 222 (Friday, November 17, 2006)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 66894-66895]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-9246]


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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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