[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 145 (Thursday, July 28, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 45178-45179]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-18947]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2011-0359; Airspace Docket No. 11-AWP-1]


Modification of Class D and E Airspace; Fort Huachuca, AZ

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies Class D and Class E airspace at Fort 
Huachuca, AZ, to accommodate aircraft departing and arriving under 
Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) at Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista Municipal 
Airport-Libby Army Airfield. This action, initiated by the biennial 
review of the Fort Huachuca airspace area, enhances the safety and 
management of aircraft operations at the airport. This action also 
updates the airport name.

DATES: Effective date, 0901 UTC, October 20, 2011. The Director of the 
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 
1 CFR Part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and 
publication of conforming amendments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rick Roberts, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 1601 
Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425) 203-4517.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

History

    On May 20, 2011, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice 
of proposed rulemaking to modify controlled airspace at Fort Huachuca, 
AZ (76 FR 29179). Interested parties were invited to participate in 
this rulemaking effort by submitting written

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comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received.
    Class D and E airspace designations are published in paragraph 
5000, 6004 and 6005, respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9U dated August 
18, 2010, and effective September 15, 2010, which is incorporated by 
reference in 14 CFR Part 71.1. The Class D and Class E airspace 
designations listed in this document will be published subsequently in 
that Order.

The Rule

    This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
Part 71 by modifying Class D airspace, and Class E airspace designated 
as an extension to Class D surface area, and airspace extending upward 
from 700 feet above the surface, at Fort Huachuca, AZ. The FAA's 
biennial review of the airspace found additional controlled airspace 
necessary for the safety and management of aircraft departing and 
arriving under IFR operations at Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista Municipal 
Airport-Libby Army Airfield. This action updates the geographic 
coordinates to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database, and 
changes the airport name from Fort Huachuca, Libby AAF/Sierra Vista 
Municipal Airport, to Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista Municipal Airport-
Libby Army Airfield. This action is necessary for the safety and 
management of IFR operations.
    The FAA has determined this regulation only involves an established 
body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments 
are necessary to keep them operationally current. Therefore, this 
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 
will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is 
certified 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 U.S. 
Code. Subtitle 1, Section 106 discusses the 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 creates 
additional controlled airspace at Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista Municipal 
Airport-Libby Army Airfield, Fort Huachuca, AZ.

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

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1. The authority citation for 14 CFR 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]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR Part 71.1 of the Federal 
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9U, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated August 18, 2010, and effective September 15, 
2010 is amended as follows:

Paragraph 5000 Class D airspace.

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AWP AZ D Fort Huachuca, AZ [Modified]

Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista Municipal Airport-Libby Army Airfield, 
AZ
    (Lat. 31[deg]35'19'' N., long. 110[deg]20'40'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
7,200 feet MSL within a 4.7-mile radius of the airport. This Class D 
airspace 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.

Paragraph 6004 Class E airspace areas designated as an extension to 
Class D or Class E surface area.

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AWP AZ E4 Fort Huachuca, AZ [Modified]

Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista Municipal Airport-Libby Army Airfield, 
AZ
    (Lat. 31[deg]35'19'' N., long. 110[deg]20'40'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within 1.6 miles 
each side of the Airport 088[deg] bearing, extending from the 4.7-
mile radius of the airport to 7 miles east of the airport, and that 
airspace extending upward from the surface within 1 mile each side 
of the Airport 270[deg] bearing, extending from the 4.7-mile radius 
of the airport to 5.5 miles west of the airport. This Class E 
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.

Paragraph 6005 Class E airspace areas extending upward from 700 
feet or more above the surface of the earth.

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AWP AZ E5 Fort Huachuca, AZ [Modified]

Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista Municipal Airport-Libby Army Airfield, 
AZ
    (Lat. 31[deg]35'19'' N., long. 110[deg]20'40'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 7.3-mile radius of the airport, and within 3.5 miles each 
side of the Airport 270[deg] bearing extending 9 miles west of the 
airport, and that airspace 4 miles south and 8 miles north along the 
Airport 088[deg] bearing extending 15.5 miles east of the airport, 
excluding that area within Restricted Area R-2312. That airspace 
extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface within a 25-mile 
radius of Fort Huachuca-Sierra Vista Municipal Airport-Libby Army 
Airfield, excluding that area within Mexican airspace.


    Issued in Seattle, Washington, on July 19, 2011.
John Warner,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2011-18947 Filed 7-27-11; 8:45 am]
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