[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.

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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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