[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 132 (Tuesday, July 10, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 40488-40489]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-16674]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2012-0456; Airspace Docket No. 12-AEA-9]


Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Lakehurst, NJ

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule, technical amendment.

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SUMMARY: This action changes the name of the airport associated with 
the Class D and Class E airspace at Lakehurst, NJ. The airport's name 
is being changed to Lakehurst Naval Support Activity/Maxfield Field 
(Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst). The FAAs Aeronautical Products 
office requested the change to reflect the current airport name.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, September 20, 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:

The Rule

    This amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 changes the name of the airport associated with the Class D 
airspace and Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class D 
airspace, at Lakehurst, NJ. The airport name is changed from Lakehurst 
Naval Air Experimental Center Airport/Maxfield Field to Lakehurst Naval 
Support Activity/Maxfield Field (Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst) to 
be in concert with the FAAs aeronautical database. Accordingly, since 
this is an administrative change, and does not affect the boundaries, 
altitudes, or operating requirements of the airspace, notice and public 
procedures under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary.
    The Class D airspace, and Class E airspace designations are 
published in Paragraph 5000 and 6004, 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 Class E 
airspace designations listed in this document will be published 
subsequently in the Order.
    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 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 amends controlled airspace for the Lakehurst, NJ, Class D and E 
airspace area.

Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

Final Rule

    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 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 71.1 of Federal Aviation 
Administration Order 7400.9V, Airspace Designations and Reporting 
Points, dated August 9, 2011, effective September 15, 2011, is amended 
as follows:

Paragraph 5000 Class D airspace.

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AEA NJ D Lakehurst, NJ [Amended]

Lakehurst Naval Support Activity/Maxfield Field, NJ (Joint Base 
McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst)
    (Lat. 40[deg]02'00'' N., long. 74[deg]21'13'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
2,600 feet MSL within a 4.2-mile radius of the Lakehurst Naval 
Support Activity/Maxfield Field (Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst). 
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.

Paragraph 6004 Class E airspace designated as an extension to a 
class D surface area.

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AEA NJ E4 Lakehurst, NJ [Amended]

Lakehurst Naval Support Activity/Maxfield Field, NJ (Joint Base 
McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst)
    (Lat. 40[deg]02'00'' N., long. 74[deg]21'13'' W.)
Lakehurst (Navy) NDB
    (Lat. 40[deg]02'41'' N., long. 74[deg]20'09'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within 2.6 miles 
each side of the 050[deg] bearing from the Lakehurst (Navy) NDB 
extending from the 4.2-mile radius of the Lakehurst Naval Support 
Activity/Maxfield Field (Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst) to 7.4 
miles northeast of the NDB. 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.


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    Issued in College Park, Georgia, on June 29, 2012.
Barry A. Knight,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air 
Traffic Organization.
[FR Doc. 2012-16674 Filed 7-9-12; 8:45 am]
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