[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 49 (Monday, March 14, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 14163-14165]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-05279]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2021-0941; Airspace Docket No. 21-ASO-31]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment of Class D, Class E, and Establishment of Class E 
Airspace; Atlanta, GA Area

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends Class D airspace, Class E surface airspace, 
and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface, 
and establishes Class E Airspace Designated as an Extension to a Class 
D Surface Area in the Atlanta, GA area. This action replaces the 
Atlanta Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range Collocated Tactical 
Air Navigation (VORTAC) with the term Point of Origin. This action 
updates several airport names and geographic coordinates. This action 
also makes an editorial change replacing the term Airport/Facility 
Directory with the term Chart Supplement in the legal descriptions of 
associated Class D and E airspaces. Controlled airspace is necessary 
for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) 
operations in the area.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, May 19, 2022. The Director of the Federal 
Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR 
part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order JO 7400.11 and 
publication of conforming amendments.

ADDRESSES: FAA Order JO 7400.11F, Airspace Designations and Reporting 
Points, and 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. FAA Order JO 7400.11F is also available for inspection at the 
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on 
the availability of FAA Order JO 7400.11F at NARA, email 
[email protected] or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Goodson, Operations Support 
Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 1701 
Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; Telephone (404) 305-5966.

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 airspace in the Atlanta, GA area, to support IFR 
operations in the area.

History

    The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal 
Register (86 FR 71597, December 17, 2021) for Docket No. FAA-2021-0941 
to amend Class D airspace, Class E surface airspace, and Class E 
airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface, and 
establish Class E Airspace Designated as an Extension to a Class D 
Surface Area in the Atlanta, GA area.
    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, 6002, 6004, and 6005, respectively, of FAA Order JO 
7400.11F, dated August 10, 2021, and effective September 15, 2021, 
which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace 
listed in this document will be published subsequently in FAA Order JO 
7400.11.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document amends FAA Order JO 7400.11F, Airspace Designations 
and Reporting Points, dated August 10, 2021, and effective September 
15, 2021. FAA Order JO 7400.11F is publicly available as listed in the 
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order JO 7400.11F lists Class 
A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic routes, and reporting 
points.

The Rule

    The FAA amends 14 CFR part 71 to amend Class D airspace, Class E 
surface airspace, and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet 
above the surface, and establish Class E Airspace Designated as an 
Extension to Class D airspace at the following airports:
    The Dekalb-Peachtree Airport Class D airspace is amended by 
removing unnecessary verbiage from the descriptor header, updating the 
geographical coordinates of the airport to coincide with the FAA's 
database, and replacing the outdated term Airport/Facility Directory 
with the term Chart Supplement in the airport description. In addition, 
the language in the legal description is amended to include, excluding 
the airspace that borders the Dobbins Air Reserve Base (ARB) Class D 
airspace extension to the southeast.
    The Fulton County Executive Airport/Charlie Brown Field (formerly 
Atlanta, Fulton County Airport-Brown Field) Class D airspace is amended 
by removing unnecessary verbiage from the descriptor header and 
updating the airport's name. Dobbins ARB Class D airspace is amended by 
updating the geographical coordinates of the ARB to coincide with the 
FAA's database.
    The Cobb County International Airport/McCollum Field (formerly Cobb 
County/McCollum Field) Class D airspace is amended by removing 
unnecessary verbiage from the descriptor header, updating the airport's 
name, and updating the geographical coordinates of the airport to 
coincide with the FAA's database. Dobbins ARB (formerly Dobbins ARB/NAS 
Atlanta) Class D airspace is amended by updating the ARB's name and 
updating the geographical coordinates of the ARB to coincide with the 
FAA's database. This action also replaces the outdated term Airport/
Facility Directory with the term Chart Supplement in the airport 
description.
    The Dobbins ARB (formerly Dobbins ARB/NAS Atlanta) Class D airspace 
would be amended by removing unnecessary verbiage from the descriptor 
header, updating the ARB's name, and updating the geographical 
coordinates of the ARB to coincide with the FAA's database. Cobb County 
International Airport/McCollum Field (formerly Cobb County--McCollum 
Field) Class D airspace is amended by updating the airport's name and 
updating the geographical coordinates of the airport to coincide with 
the FAA's database. Fulton County Executive Airport/Charlie Brown Field 
(formerly Fulton County Airport--Brown Field) Class D airspace is 
amended by updating the airport's name. This action also replaces the 
outdated term Airport/

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Facility Directory with the term Chart Supplement in the airport 
description.
    The Dekalb-Peachtree Airport Class E surface airspace is amended by 
removing unnecessary verbiage from the descriptor header, updating the 
geographical coordinates of the airport to coincide with the FAA's 
database, and removing unnecessary verbiage in the description.
    The Dekalb-Peachtree Airport Class E Airspace Designated as an 
Extension to a Class D Surface Area is established by adding that 
airspace extending upward from the surface within 1 mile each side of 
the Dekalb-Peachtree Airport 206[deg] and 021[deg] bearings from the 
airport, extending from the 4-mile radius of Dekalb-Peachtree Airport 
to 7.7 miles southwest and northeast of the airport respectively.
    The Fulton County Executive Airport/Charlie Brown Field Class E 
Airspace Designated as an Extension to a Class D Surface Area is 
established by adding that airspace extending upward from the surface 
within 1 mile each side of the Fulton County Executive Airport/Charlie 
Brown Field 260[deg] and 080[deg] bearings from the airport, extending 
from the 4-mile radius of Fulton County Executive Airport/Charlie Brown 
Field to 7.2 miles west and east of the airport respectively.
    The Cobb County International Airport/McCollum Field Class E 
Airspace Designated as an Extension to a Class D Surface Area is 
established by adding that airspace extending upward from the surface 
from the 4-mile radius of the Cobb County International Airport/
McCollum Field to the 8.4-mile radius of the airport; clockwise from 
the 255[deg] bearing to the 303[deg] bearing from the airport and 
within 1 mile each side of the Cobb County International Airport/
McCollum Field 089[deg] bearing extending from the 4-mile radius to 8.4 
miles east of the airport excluding that portion within the Dobbins 
ARB, Class D airspace area.
    The Atlanta, GA Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet 
above the surface is amended by updating the name of Hartsfield-Jackson 
Atlanta International Airport (formerly Atlanta, The William B. 
Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport) and updating the geographical 
coordinates of the airport to coincide with the FAA's database. Dobbins 
ARB Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
is amended by updating the ARB's name (formerly Dobbins AFB) and 
updating the geographical coordinates of the airport to coincide with 
the FAA's database. Fulton County Executive Airport/Charlie Brown Field 
Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface is 
amended by updating the airport's name (formerly Fulton County Airport-
Brown Field) and increasing the radius to 9.7 miles (formerly 5 miles). 
Cobb County International Airport/McCollum Field Class E airspace 
extending upward from 700 feet above the surface is amended by updating 
the airport's name (formerly Cobb County-McCollum Field), updating the 
geographical coordinates of the airport to coincide with the FAA's 
database, and increasing the radius to 10.9 miles (formerly 7 miles). 
Dekalb-Peachtree Airport Class E airspace extending upward from 700 
feet above the surface is amended by updating the geographical 
coordinates of the airport to coincide with the FAA's database and 
increasing the radius to 10.2 miles (formerly 7 miles). The Atlanta 
VORTAC is replaced by the term Point of Origin and the geographical 
coordinates are updated to coincide with the FAA's database.
    Subsequent to publication of the Notice of Proposed Rule Making 
(NPRM), the FAA found that the updated geographical coordinates of 
Dobbins ARB created a shift to the southeast of Class D airspace, which 
created a Class D airspace overlap with the Dobbins ARB's extension to 
the southeast and Dekalb-Peachtree Airport Class D airspace. Also, 
subsequent to publication of the NPRM, it was discovered that the name 
of Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field required updating. 
The correct name is Cobb County International Airport/McCollum Field. 
This action resolves both issues.
    Class D and Class E airspace designations are published in 
Paragraphs 5000, 6002, 6004, and 6005, respectively, of FAA Order JO 
7400.11F, dated August 10, 2021, and effective September 15, 2021, 
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.
    FAA Order JO 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 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 JO 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 JO 
7400.11F, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 10, 
2021, and effective September 15, 2021, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.

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ASO GA D Atlanta, GA [Amended]

DeKalb-Peachtree Airport, GA
    (Lat. 33[deg]52'34'' N, long. 84[deg]18'07'' W)
Dobbins ARB
    (Lat. 33[deg]54'52'' N, long. 84[deg]30'51'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
3,500 feet MSL within a 4-mile radius of DeKalb-Peachtree Airport, 
excluding the airspace that borders the Dobbins ARB Class D airspace 
extension to the southeast. 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

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thereafter be continuously published in the Chart Supplement.

ASO GA D Atlanta, GA [Amended]

Fulton County Executive Airport/Charlie Brown Field, GA
    (Lat. 33[deg]46'45'' N, long. 84[deg]31'17'' W)
Dobbins ARB
    (Lat. 33[deg]54'52'' N, long. 84[deg]30'51'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
3,300 feet MSL within a 4-mile radius of Fulton County Executive 
Airport/Charlie Brown Field; excluding the portion north of a line 
connecting the 2 points of intersection with a 5.5-mile radius 
circle centered on Dobbins ARB.

ASO GA D Marietta, GA [Amended]

Cobb County International Airport/McCollum Field, GA
    (Lat. 34[deg]00'47'' N, long. 84[deg]35'49'' W)
Dobbins ARB
    (Lat. 33[deg]54'52'' N, long. 84[deg]30'51'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
3,500 feet MSL within a 4-mile radius of Cobb County International 
Airport/McCollum Field, GA, excluding that airspace southeast of a 
line connecting the 2 points of intersection with a 5.5-mile radius 
centered on Dobbins ARB. 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.

ASO GA D Marietta, GA [Amended]

Dobbins ARB, GA
    (Lat. 33[deg]54'52'' N, long. 84[deg]30'51'' W)
Cobb County International Airport/McCollum Field
    (Lat. 34[deg]00'47'' N, long. 84[deg]35'49'' W)
Fulton County Executive Airport/Charlie Brown Field
    (Lat. 33[deg]46'45'' N, long. 84[deg]31'17'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
3,600 feet MSL within a 5.5-mile radius of Dobbins ARB and within 
1.7 miles each side of the 289[deg] bearing and the 109[deg] bearing 
from the Dobbins ARB, extending from the 5.5-mile radius to 6.9 
miles east and west of the airport; excluding that airspace 
northwest of a line connecting the 2 points of intersection with a 
4-mile radius centered on Cobb County International Airport/McCollum 
Field, and the 5.5-mile radius of Dobbins ARB, and also excluding 
that airspace south of a line connecting the 2 points of 
intersection with the 4-mile radius centered on Fulton County 
Executive Airport/Charlie Brown Field. 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 6002 Class E Surface Airspace.

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ASO GA E2 Atlanta [Amended]

Dekalb-Peachtree Airport, GA
    (Lat. 33[deg]52'34'' N, long. 84[deg]18'07'' W)

    That airspace within a 4-mile radius of the Dekalb-Peachtree 
Airport.

Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Designated as an Extension to Class 
D.

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ASO GA E4 Atlanta [New]

Dekalb-Peachtree Airport, GA
    (Lat. 33[deg]52'34'' N, long. 84[deg]18'07'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within 1 mile 
each side of the Dekalb-Peachtree Airport 206[deg] and 021[deg] 
bearings from the airport, extending from the 4-mile radius of 
Dekalb-Peachtree Airport to 7.7 miles southwest and northeast of the 
airport.

ASO GA E4 Atlanta, GA [New]

Fulton County Executive Airport/Charlie Brown Field, GA
    (Lat. 33[deg]46'45'' N, long. 84[deg]31'17'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within 1 mile 
each side of the Fulton County Executive Airport/Charlie Brown Field 
260[deg] and 080[deg] bearings from the airport, extending from the 
4-mile radius of Fulton County Executive Airport/Charlie Brown Field 
to 7.2 miles west and east of the airport.

ASO GA E4 Marietta, GA [New]

Cobb County International Airport/McCollum Field, GA
    (Lat. 34[deg]00'47'' N, long. 84[deg]35'49'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface from the 4-mile 
radius of the Cobb County International Airport/McCollum Field to 
the 8.4-mile radius of the airport; clockwise from the 255[deg] 
bearing to the 303[deg] bearing from the airport and within 1 mile 
each side of the Cobb County International Airport/McCollum Field 
089[deg] bearing extending from the 4-mile radius to 8.4 miles east 
of the airport excluding that portion within the Dobbins ARB, GA 
Class D 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 GA E5 Atlanta, GA [Amended]

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, GA
    (Lat. 33[deg]38'12'' N, long. 84[deg]25'40'' W)
Dobbins ARB
    (Lat. 33[deg]54'52'' N, long. 84[deg]30'51'' W)
Fulton County Executive Airport/Charlie Brown Field
    (Lat. 33[deg]46'45'' N, long. 84[deg]31'17'' W)
Cobb County International Airport/McCollum Field
    (Lat. 34[deg]00'47'' N, long. 84[deg]35'49'' W)
Dekalb-Peachtree Airport
    (Lat. 33[deg]52'34'' N, long. 84[deg]18'07'' W)
Point of Origin
    (Lat. 33[deg]37'45'' N, long. 84[deg]26'06'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 12-mile radius of the Point of Origin and within a 9.7-mile 
radius of Fulton County Executive Airport/Charlie Brown Field and 
within an 8-mile radius of Dobbins ARB and within a 10.9-mile radius 
of Cobb County International Airport/McCollum Field, and within a 
10.2-mile radius of Dekalb-Peachtree Airport.

    Issued in College Park, Georgia, on March 9, 2022.
Matthew N. Cathcart,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, AJV-E2.
[FR Doc. 2022-05279 Filed 3-11-22; 8:45 am]
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