[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 57 (Tuesday, March 24, 2020)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 16537-16539]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-05989]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2019-0921; Airspace Docket No. 19-ANE-7]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace, Nashua, NH
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action amends Class D airspace, Class E airspace
designated as an extension to a Class D surface area, and Class E
airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Boire
Field, Nashua, NH, to accommodate airspace reconfiguration due to the
decommissioning of CHERN non-directional beacon, and cancellation of
the associated approaches. Controlled airspace is necessary for the
safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at
this airport. This action also updates the geographic coordinates of
this airport, as well as Manchester VOR/DME. In addition, this action
recognizes the name change of Pepperell Airport (formerly Sports Center
Airport). This action also replaces the outdated term Airport/Facility
Directory with the term Chart Supplement in the legal descriptions of
associated Class D and E airspace of Boire Field. Also, the FAA
inadvertently failed to address the purpose of the radius of Class E
airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface increasing
from 7.0 miles to 7.9 miles. In addition, the Manchester VOR/DME was
incorrectly identified as VORTAC. This action corrects these errors.
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, May 21, 2020. 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 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments.
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11D, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed on line at https://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 7400.11D at NARA, email [email protected]
or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
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:
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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 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 Class D and E airspace at Boire Field, Nashua, NH, to
support IFR operations in the area.
History
The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal
Register (84 FR 68385, December 16, 2019) for Docket No. FAA-2019-0921
to amend Class D and E airspace at Boire Field, Nashua, NH, by
eliminating the northwest extension of the airport, due to the
cancellation of the NDB approach, and by updating the geographic
coordinates of this airport, as well as Manchester VOR/DME. In
addition, the FAA recognizes the name change of Pepperell Airport
(formerly Sports Center Airport), and replaces the outdated term
Airport/Facility Directory with the term Chart Supplement in the legal
descriptions of associated Class D and E airspace of Boire Field.
Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking
effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No
comments were received.
Class D and Class E airspace designations are published in
Paragraphs 5000, 6004, and 6005, respectively of FAA Order 7400.11D,
dated August 8, 2019, and effective September 15, 2019, which is
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class D and E airspace
designations 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 7400.11D, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 8, 2019, and effective September 15,
2019. FAA Order 7400.11D is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11D 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 amends Class D, Class E airspace designated as an extension to
a Class D surface area, and Class E airspace extending upward from 700
feet or more above the surface at Boire Field, Nashua, NH, by
eliminating the northwest extension of the airport, due to the
cancellation of the NDB approach. The FAA also updates the geographic
coordinates of Boire Field and Manchester VOR/DME to coincide with the
FAA's aeronautical database. In addition, this action recognizes the
name change of Pepperell Airport (formerly Sports Center Airport).
Also, an editorial change is made replacing the outdated term Airport/
Facility Directory with the term Chart Supplement in the associated
Class D and E airspace legal descriptions for Boire Field. Subsequent
to publication, the FAA found the Manchester VOR/DME was incorrectly
identified as Manchester VORTAC. This action corrects that error. In
addition, a review of the airspace resulting from the decommissioning
of the CHERN NDB indicated that the radius of the Class E airspace
extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface needed to be
increased from 7.0 miles to 7.9 miles. These changes are necessary for
continued safety and management of IFR operations at this airport.
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on September 15.
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 7400.11D,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 8, 2019,
effective September 15, 2019, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.
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ANE NH D Nashua, NH [Amended]
Boire Field, NH
(Lat. 42[deg]46'57'' N, long. 71[deg]30'51'' W)
Pepperell Airport, MA
(Lat. 42[deg]41'46'' N, long. 71[deg]33'00'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
2,700 feet MSL within a 5-mile radius of Boire Field; excluding that
airspace within a 2-mile radius of Pepperell Airport. 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 Chart
Supplement.
Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Designated as an Extension to Class
D or E Surface Area.
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ANE NH E4 Nashua, NH [Amended]
Boire Field, NH
(Lat. 42[deg]46'57'' N, long. 71[deg]30'51'' W)
Manchester VOR/DME
(Lat. 42[deg]52'07'' N, long. 71[deg]22'10'' W)
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That airspace extending upward from the surface within 1.1 miles
on each side of the Manchester VOR/DME 231[deg] radial extending
from the 5-mile radius to 8.4 miles northeast of Boire Field. 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 Chart
Supplement.
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700
Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.
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ANE NH E5 Nashua, NH [Amended]
Boire Field, NH
(Lat. 42[deg]46'57'' N, long. 71[deg]30'51'' W)
That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 7.9-mile radius of Boire Field
Issued in College Park, Georgia, on March 11, 2020.
Ryan Almasy,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic
Organization.
[FR Doc. 2020-05989 Filed 3-23-20; 8:45 am]
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