[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 237 (Monday, December 12, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 75924-75925]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-26765]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2022-1545; Airspace Docket No. 22-AEA-36]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment of Class D Airspace and Class E Airspace, East Hampton 
and Montauk, NY

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 
for East Hampton Town Airport, East Hampton, NY, by updating the 
airport name. In addition, this action makes an editorial change, 
removing the reference to Block Island, R.I., and East Hampton from the 
Class E airspace description of Montauk Airport, Montauk, NY, and 
updates the airport's geographic coordinates. This action does not 
change the airspace boundaries or operating requirements of either 
airport.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, February 23, 2023. 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 7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting 
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/ For further information, contact the Airspace 
Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue 
SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-8783.

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 amends airspace in East Hampton and Montauk, NY, to support IFR 
operations in the area. This update is an administrative change and 
does not change the airspace boundaries or operating requirements.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document amends FAA Order JO 7400.11G, Airspace Designations 
and Reporting Points, dated August 19, 2022, and effective September 
15, 2022. FAA Order JO 7400.11F is publicly available as listed in the 
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order JO 7400.11G lists Class 
A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and 
reporting points.

The Rule

    This amendment to 14 CFR part 71 amends the Class D airspace, Class 
E surface airspace, and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet 
above the surface at East Hampton Town Airport (formerly East Hampton 
Airport), East Hampton, NY, by updating the airport's name. In 
addition, this action amends Class E airspace extending upward from 700 
feet above the surface at Montauk, Airport, Montauk, NY, by removing 
the reference of Block Island, R.I. and East Hampton, NY, from the 
airspace description, as it is unnecessary. Also, the Montauk Airport's 
geographic coordinates are updated to coincide with the FAA's database.
    This action is an administrative change and does not affect the 
airspace boundaries or operating requirements; therefore, notice and 
public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) is unnecessary.
    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, is 
non-controversial, and unlikely to result in adverse comments. 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.


71.1  [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11G, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 19, 2022, and 
effective September 15, 2022, is amended as follows:

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Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.

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AEA NY D East Hampton, NY [Amended]

East Hampton Town Airport, NY
    (Lat. 40[deg]57'34'' N, long. 72[deg]15'06'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface up to and 
including 2,000 feet MSL within a 4.2-mile radius of East Hampton 
Town 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.

Paragraph 6002 Class E Surface Airspace.

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AEA NY E2 East Hampton, NY [Amended]

East Hampton Town Airport, NY
    (Lat. 40[deg]57'34'' N, long. 72[deg]15'06'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.2-
mile radius of East Hampton Town Airport. This Class E airspace area 
is effective during specific dates and times established in advance 
by a Notice to Air Missions. 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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AEA NY E5 East Hampton, NY [Amended]

East Hampton Town Airport, NY
    (Lat. 40[deg]57'34'' N, long. 72[deg]15'06'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 7.3-mile radius of East Hampton Town Airport.

AEA NY E5 Montauk, NY [Amended]

Montauk Airport, NY
    (Lat. 41[deg]04'36'' N, long. 71[deg]55'14'' W)
Hampton VORTAC
    (Lat. 40[deg]55'08'' N., long. 72[deg]19'00'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 6.5-mile radius of Montauk Airport and within 4 miles of 
each side of the 062[deg] bearing from the Hampton VORTAC extending 
from the 6.5-mile radius to 10 miles northeast of the VORTAC.

    Issued in College Park, Georgia, on December 6, 2022.
Lisa Burrows,
Manager, Airspace & Procedures Team North, Eastern Service Center, Air 
Traffic Organization.
[FR Doc. 2022-26765 Filed 12-9-22; 8:45 am]
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