[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 120 (Friday, June 25, 2021)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 33581-33583]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-13274]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2021-0169; Airspace Docket No. 21-ASO-3]
RIN 2120-AA66
Proposed Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; South Florida
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend Class D and Class E airspace in
the south Florida area, by updating the geographic coordinates of the
following airports; Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport,
Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport, (formerly Opa Locka Airport), North
Perry Airport, Pompano Beach Airpark, Miami International Airport,
Homestead ARB, Boca Raton Airport, Miami Executive Airport (formerly
Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport). This action would also update the
geographic coordinates of the Fort Lauderdale Very High Frequency
Omnidirectional Range Collocated with Distance Measuring Equipment
(VOR/DME), and the QEEZY Locator Outer Marker (LOM). This action would
also make an editorial change replacing the term Airport/Facility
Directory with the term Chart Supplement in the legal descriptions of
associated Class D and E airspace. Controlled airspace is necessary for
the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations
in the area.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 9, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to: The U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001;
Telephone: (800) 647-5527, or (202) 366-9826. You must identify the
Docket No. FAA-2021-0169; Airspace Docket No. 21-ASO-3, at the
beginning of your comments. You may also submit comments through the
internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
FAA Order 7400.11E, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, and
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subsequent amendments can be viewed online 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 7400.11E 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 Avenue, 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 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 would amend Class D and E airspace in the south Florida area.
Comments Invited
Interested persons are invited to comment on this proposed
rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments, as
they may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing
reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal.
Communications should identify both docket numbers (Docket No. FAA-
2021-0169 and Airspace Docket No. 21-ASO-3) and be submitted in
triplicate to DOT Docket Operations (see ADDRESSES section for the
address and phone number). You may also submit comments through the
internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
Persons wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments on
this action must submit with those comments a self-addressed stamped
postcard on which the following statement is made: ``Comments to FAA
Docket No. FAA-2020-0169 Airspace Docket No. 21-ASO-3.'' The postcard
will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter.
All communications received before the specified closing date for
comments will be considered before taking action on the proposed rule.
The proposal contained in this document may be changed in light of the
comments received. All comments submitted will be available for
examination in the public docket both before and after the comment
closing date. A report summarizing each substantive public contact with
FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the
docket.
Availability of NPRMs
An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the
internet at http://www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's web page at https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/.
You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any
comments received and any final disposition in person in the Dockets
Office (see the ADDRESSES section for address and phone number) between
9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal
holidays. An informal docket may also be examined between 8:00 a.m. and
4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays at the office
of the Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, Room
350, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337.
Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference
This document proposes to amend FAA Order 7400.11E, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, dated July 21, 2020, and effective
September 15, 2020. FAA Order 7400.11E is publicly available as listed
in the ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11E lists
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and
reporting points.
The Proposal
The FAA proposes an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to amend Class D
and Class E surface airspace, Class E airspace designated as an
extension to a Class C surface area, and Class E airspace extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface in the south Florida area, by
updating the geographical coordinates of several airports and
associated navigation aids. Also, the FAA proposes to update the
airport name of Miami Executive Airport (formerly Kendall-Tamiami
Executive Airport), and Miami Opa-Locka Executive Airport (formerly Opa
Locka Airport), and Homestead ARB (formerly Dade County-Homestead
Regional Airport) in the Class D airspace, Class E surface airspace,
and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface.
Also, the FAA proposes to amend the Miami, Opa Locka Executive Airport,
FL Class D header, (formerly Miami, Opa Locka Airport, FL). In
addition, the FAA proposes to replace the outdated term Airport/
Facility Directory with the term Chart Supplement in the associated
Class D and E airspace legal descriptions for these airports. Also,
Boca Raton Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the
surface would exclude the reference to Pompano Beach Class D airspace,
as this is unnecessary verbiage.
Class D and E airspace designations are published in Paragraphs
5000, 6002, 6003 and 6005, respectively, of FAA Order 7400.11E, dated
July 21, 2020, and effective September 15, 2020, which is incorporated
by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace designation listed in
this document will be published subsequently in the Order.
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 proposed 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 minimal. Since this is a routine matter that will
only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified
that this proposed rule, when promulgated, will not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities
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under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Environmental Review
This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies
and Procedures'' prior to any FAA final regulatory action.
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).
The Proposed Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration proposes to amend 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 7400.11E,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated July 21, 2020, and
effective September 15, 2020, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.
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ASO FL D Hollywood, FL [Amended]
North Perry Airport, FL
(Lat. 26[deg]00'04'' N, long. 80[deg]14'27'' W)
Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport
(Lat. 25[deg]54'27'' N, long. 80[deg]16'42'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
2,500 feet MSL within a 4-mile radius of the North Perry Airport;
excluding the portion north of the north boundary of the Miami, FL,
Class B airspace area and that portion south of a line connecting
the 2 points of intersection with a 4.3-mile radius centered on the
Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport. This Class D airspace area is
effective during 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.
ASO FL D Miami, Opa Locka Executive Airport, FL [Amended]
Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport, FL
(Lat. 25[deg]54'27'' N, long. 80[deg]16'42'' W)
North Perry Airport
(Lat. 26[deg]00'05'' N, long. 80[deg]14'26'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
2,500 feet MSL within a 4.3-mile radius of Miami-Opa Locka Executive
Airport excluding that airspace south of 25[deg]52'09'' N, and that
portion north of a line connecting the 2 points of intersection with
a 4-mile radius centered on the North Perry Airport. This Class D
airspace area is effective during 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.
ASO FL D Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, FL [Amended]
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, FL
(Lat. 26[deg]11'50'' N, long. 80[deg]10'15'' W)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, FL
(Lat. 26[deg]04'18'' N, long. 80[deg]08'59'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
2,500 feet MSL within a 4-mile radius of Fort Lauderdale Executive
Airport; excluding that portion within the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood
International Airport, FL, Class C airspace area and that portion
northeast of a line between lat. 26[deg]15'49'' N; long.
80[deg]11'00'' W; and lat. 26[deg]12'59'' N; long. 80[deg]09'14'' W
and that portion north of a line 1 mile north of and parallel to the
extended runway centerline of Runway 8/26 at Fort Lauderdale
Executive Airport. This Class D airspace area is effective during
the specific days and times established in advance by a Notice to
Airmen. The effective days and times will thereafter be continuously
published in the Chart Supplement.
ASO FL D Pompano Beach, FL [Amended]
Pompano Beach, Airpark, FL
(Lat. 26[deg]14'51'' N, long. 80[deg]06'40'' W)
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, FL
(Lat. 26[deg]11'50'' N, long. 80[deg]10'15'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
2,500 feet MSL within a 4-mile radius of Pompano Beach Airpark;
excluding that portion southwest of a line between lat.
26[deg]15'49'' N; long. 80[deg]11'00'' W; and lat. 26[deg]12'59'' N;
long. 80[deg]09'14'' W and that portion south of a line 1 mile north
of and parallel to the extended runway centerline of Runway 8/26 at
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. This Class D airspace area is
effective during the specific days and times established in advance
by a Notice to Airmen. The effective days and times will thereafter
be continuously published in the Chart Supplement.
ASO FL D Miami Executive Airport, FL [Amended]
Miami Executive Airport, FL
(Lat. 25[deg]38'51'' N, long. 80[deg]26'00'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
2,500 feet MSL within a 3.5-mile radius of the Miami Executive
Airport, FL; excluding that airspace within the Miami, FL, Class B
airspace area. 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 6003 Class E Airspace Designated as an Extension to Class
C.
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ASO FL E3 Fort Lauderdale, FL [Amended]
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, FL
(Lat. 26[deg]04'18'' N, long. 80[deg]08'59'' W)
Fort Lauderdale VOR/DME
(Lat. 26[deg]04'26'' N, long. 80[deg]09'59'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within 3.5 miles
each side of the Fort Lauderdale VOR/DME 083[deg] radial extending
from a 5-mile radius of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International
Airport to 7 miles east of the VOR/DME; excluding that portion south
of the north boundary of the Miami, FL, Class B airspace area.
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700
Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.
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ASO FL E5 Miami, FL [Amended]
Miami International Airport, FL
(Lat. 25[deg]47'43'' N, long. 80[deg]17'24'' W)
Homestead ARB
(Lat. 25[deg]29'19'' N, long. 80[deg]23'01'' W)
Miami Opa-Locka Executive Airport
(Lat. 25[deg]54'27'' N, long. 80[deg]16'42'' W)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
(Lat. 26[deg]04'18'' N, long. 80[deg]08'59'' W)
Miami Executive Airport
(Lat. 25[deg]38'51'' N, long. 80[deg]26'00'' W)
QEEZY LOM
(Lat. 25[deg]38'29'' N, long. 80[deg]30'17'' W)
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport
(Lat. 26[deg]11'50'' N, long. 80[deg]10'14'' W)
Pompano Beach Airpark
(Lat. 26[deg]14'51'' N, long. 80[deg]06'40'' W)
North Perry Airport
(Lat. 26[deg]00'04'' N, long. 80[deg]14'27'' W)
That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 7-mile radius of Miami International Airport, Homestead
ARB, Miami Opa-Locka Executive Airport, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood
International Airport, and Miami Executive Airport, and within 2.4
miles each side of the 267[deg] bearing from the QEEZY LOM extending
from the 7-mile radius to 7 miles west of the LOM, and within a 6.5-
mile radius of Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, Pompano Beach
Airpark and North Perry Airport.
ASO FL E5 Boca Raton, FL [Amended]
Boca Raton Airport, FL
(Lat. 26[deg]22'43'' N, long. 80[deg]06'26'' W)
That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 6.5-mile radius of Boca Raton Airport.
Issued in College Park, Georgia, on June 17, 2021.
Andreese C. Davis,
Manager, Airspace & Procedures Team South, Eastern Service Center, Air
Traffic Organization.
[FR Doc. 2021-13274 Filed 6-24-21; 8:45 am]
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