Federal Register, Volume 84 Issue 141 (Tuesday, July 23, 2019)

[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 141 (Tuesday, July 23, 2019)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 35290-35292]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-15525]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2019-0347; Airspace Docket No. 19-AEA-6]
RIN 2120-AA66

Establishment of Class E Airspace; Cortland, Elmira, Ithaca, and
Endicott, NY

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes Class E airspace extending upward from
700 feet above the surface at Cortland County Airport-Chase Field,
Cortland, NY; Elmira/Corning Regional Airport, Elmira/Corning, NY;
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, Ithaca, NY; and Tri-Cities Airport,
Endicott, NY to accommodate area navigation (RNAV) global positioning
system (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures (SIAPs) serving
these airports. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and
management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations in the area.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, October 10, 2019. The Director of the
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under
Title 1 Code of Federal Regulations part 51, subject to

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the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.11 and publication of conforming
amendments.

ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11C, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed on line at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can
contact the Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783. The Order is also available for inspection at the National
Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the
availability of FAA Order 7400.11C at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go
to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on September 15.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Fornito, Operations Support
Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 1701
Columbia Ave., College Park, GA 30337; telephone (404) 305-6364.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Authority for This Rulemaking

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 proposed 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 establishes Class E airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface at Cortland County Airport-Chase Field,
Cortland, NY; Elmira/Corning Regional Airport, Elmira/Corning, NY;
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, Ithaca, NY; and Tri-Cities Airport,
Endicott, NY to support standard instrument approach procedures for IFR
operations at these airports.

History

The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal
Register (84 FR 25497, June 3, 2019) for Docket No. FAA-2019-0347 to
establish Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the
surface at Cortland County Airport-Chase Field, Cortland, NY; Elmira/
Corning Regional Airport, Elmira/Corning, NY; Ithaca Tompkins Regional
Airport, Ithaca, NY; and Tri-Cities Airport, Endicott, NY. Interested
parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by
submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. Two comments
were received supporting the proposal, as well as displaying concerns
on how the airspace may affect the commercial traffic flow to larger
airports in the area. The FAA has determined that this airspace will
have no negative effect on IFR operations in the area, as Class E
airspace only restricts aircraft that are flying using visual flight
rules. This Class E airspace protects aircraft departing and landing
using IFR procedures.
Class E airspace designations are published in Paragraph 6005 of
FAA Order 7400.11C, dated August 13, 2018, and effective September 15,
2018, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR part 71.1. The Class
E airspace designation listed in this document will be published
subsequently in the Order.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

This document amends FAA Order 7400.11C, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 13, 2018, and effective September 15,
2018. FAA Order 7400.11C is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11C lists Class A,
B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and
reporting points.

The Rule

This amendment to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 establishes Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet
above the surface within a 7-mile radius of Cortland County Airport-
Chase Field, Cortland, NY; within a 12.5-mile radius of Elmira/Corning
Regional Airport, Elmira/Corning, NY; within a 9.5-mile radius of
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, Ithaca, NY; and within an 8-mile
radius of Tri-Cities Airport, Endicott, NY, providing the controlled
airspace required to support the RNAV (GPS) standard instrument
approach procedures for IFR operations at these airports.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

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.
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
only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified
that this rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of
the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures,'' paragraph 5-6.5a. This airspace action is not expected to
cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no
extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an
environmental assessment.

Lists 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 part 71 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 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 FAA Order 7400.11C,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 13, 2018,
effective September 15, 2018, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700
feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.

* * * * *

AEA NY E5 Cortland, NY [New]

Cortland County Airport-Chase Field, NY
(Lat. 42[deg]35'34'' N, long. 76[deg]12'54'' W)

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That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 7-mile radius of Cortland County Airport-Chase Field.
* * * * *

AEA NY E5 Elmira/Corning, NY [New]

Elmira/Corning Regional Airport, NY
(Lat. 42[deg]9'35'' N, long. 76[deg]53'30'' W)

That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 12.5-mile radius of Elmira/Corning Regional Airport.
* * * * *

AEA NY E5 Ithaca, NY [New]

Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, NY
(Lat. 42[deg]29'29'' N, long. 76[deg]27'31'' W)

That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 9.5-mile radius of Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport.
* * * * *

AEA NY E5 Endicott, NY [New]

Tri-Cities Airport, NY
(Lat. 42[deg]4'43'' N, long. 76[deg]5'47'' W)

That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within an 8-mile radius of Tri Cities Airport.

Issued in College Park, Georgia, on July 15, 2019.
Ryan W. Almasy,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic
Organization.
[FR Doc. 2019-15525 Filed 7-22-19; 8:45 am]
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