[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 72 (Friday, April 14, 2023)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 22931-22933]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-07835]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2023-0914; Airspace Docket No. 23-AGL-10]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment of Class E Airspace; Madison Dane County Regional 
Airport-Truax Field, WI

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend the Class E airspace at Madison 
Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, WI, and establish Class E 
airspace at Madison, WI. The FAA is proposing this action as the result 
of an airspace review requested by the FAA Airspace Rules and 
Regulations office. The name and geographic coordinates of various 
airports would also be updated to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical 
database.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 30, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2023-0914 and 
Airspace Docket No. 23-AGL-10 using any of the following methods:
    * Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov and follow 
the online instruction for sending your comments electronically.
    * Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M-30; U.S. Department 
of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W12-140, West 
Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
    * Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket Operations in 
Room W12-140 OF THE West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey 
Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through 
Friday, except Federal holidays.
    * Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at (202) 493-2251.
    Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at 
www.regulations.gov at any time. Follow the online instructions for 
accessing the docket or go to Docket Operations in Room W12-140 of the 
West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, 
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays.
    FAA Order JO 7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, 
and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. You may also contact the Rules and 
Regulations Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration, 
800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101 
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5711.

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 the Class E surface airspace, the Class E airspace 
designated as an extension to a Class C surface area, and the Class E 
airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface, and 
establish Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class E 
surface area at Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field, Madison, WI, 
to support instrument flight rule operations at this airport.

Comments Invited

    The FAA invites interested persons to participate in this 
rulemaking by submitting written comments, data, or views. Comments are 
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, 
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. The most 
helpful comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain 
the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. To 
ensure the docket does not contain duplicate comments, commenters 
should submit only one time if comments are filed electronically, or 
commenters should send only one copy of written comments if comments 
are filed in writing.
    The FAA will file in the docket all comments it receives, as well 
as a report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA 
personnel concerning this proposed rulemaking. Before acting on this 
proposal, the FAA will consider all comments it received on or before 
the closing date for comments. The FAA will consider comments filed 
after the comment period has closed if it is possible to do so without 
incurring expense or dely. The FAA may change this proposal in light of 
the comments it receives.
    Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments 
from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT post these 
comments, without edit, including any personal information the 
commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov as described in the system 
of records notice (DOT/ALL-14FDMS), which can be reviewed at 
www.dot.gov/privacy.

Availability of Rulemaking Documents

    An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the 
internet at www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking 
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's web page at 
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 the address, phone number, and 
hours of operations). An informal docket may also be examined during 
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business hours at the Federal Aviation Administration, Air Traffic 
Organization, Central Service Center, Operations Support Group, 10101 
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177.

Incorporation by Reference

    Class E airspace is published in paragraphs 6002, 6003, 6004, and 
6005 of FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting 
Points, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 on an annual 
basis. This document proposes to amend the current version of that 
order, FAA Order JO 7400.11G, dated August 19, 2022, and effective 
September 15, 2022. These updates would be published subsequently in 
the next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11. That order 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 Proposal

    The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 by:
    Modifying the Class E surface area at Dane County Regional Airport/
Truax Field, Madison, WI, by removing all of the extensions contained 
within the airspace legal descriptions as they will be incorporated 
into new Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class E 
surface area to comply with FAA Order JO 7400.2N, Procedures for 
Handling Airspace Matters; replacing the outdated terms ``Notice to 
Airmen'' with ``Notice to Air Missions'' and ``Airport/Facility 
Directory'' with ``Chart Supplement''; modifying the header from 
``Madison Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, WI'' to ``Madison, 
WI'' to comply with changes to FAA Order JO 7400.2N; and updating the 
name of Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field (previously Dane 
County Regional Airport-Truax Field) and the geographic coordinates of 
Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field and Waunakee Airport, 
Waunakee, WI, to coincide with the FAAs aeronautical database;
    Modifying the Class E airspace designated as an extension to a 
Class C surface area at Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field by 
removing the extension north of the airport as it is no longer 
required; modifying the extension southeast of the airport to within 
2.4 miles each side of the Madison VORTAC 130[deg] radial (previously 
134[deg] bearing from the Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field) 
extending from the 5-mile radius of Dane County Regional Airport/Truax 
Field to 7 miles southeast of the Madison VORTAC (previously Dane 
County Regional Airport-Truax Field); modifying the extension northwest 
of the airport to within 2.4 miles each side of the Madison VORTAC 
319[deg] radial (previously 358[deg] bearing from the Dane County 
Regional Airport-Truax Field) extending from the 5-mile radius of Dane 
County Regional Airport/Truax Field to 7 miles northwest of the Madison 
VORTAC (previously Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field); replacing 
the outdated terms ``Notice to Airmen'' with ``Notice to Air Missions'' 
and ``Airport/Facility Directory'' with ``Chart Supplement''; modifying 
the header from ``Madison Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, 
WI'' to ``Madison, WI'' to comply with changes to FAA Order JO 7400.2N; 
and updating the name of Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field 
(previously Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field) and the 
geographic coordinates of Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field and 
Waunakee Airport, Waunakee, WI, to coincide with the FAAs aeronautical 
database;
    Establishing Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class 
E surface area at Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field within 2.4 
miles each side of the Madison VORTAC 130[deg] radial extending from 
the 5-mile radius of Madison Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field 
to 7 miles southeast of the Madison VORTAC; within a 2.4 miles each 
side of the Madison VORTAC 319[deg] radial extending from the 5-mile 
radius of Madison Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field to 7 miles 
northwest of the Madison VORTAC excluding that airspace within a 1.5-
mile radius of Waunakee Airport;
    And modifying the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet 
above the surface to within a 7.5-mile (decreased from an 8.8-mile) 
radius of Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field; removing the 
extension south of the airport as it is no longer required; adding an 
extension within 2 miles each side of the 029[deg] bearing from the 
airport extending from the 7.5-mile radius to 13.7 miles north of the 
airport; adding an extension within 1 mile each side of the 316[deg] 
bearing from the airport extending from the 7.5-mile radius to 11 miles 
northwest of the airport; and updating the names and geographic 
coordinates of Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field (previously 
Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field) and Middleton Municipal 
Airport/Morey Field (previously Morey Airport), Middleton, WI, to 
coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database; and removing the cities 
associated with the airports in the header to comply with changes to 
FAA Order JO 7400.2N.
    This action is the result of an airspace review requested by the 
FAA Airspace Rules and Regulations office.

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 so 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 
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.

List 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 14 CFR 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 
7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 19, 
2022, and effective September 15, 2022, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Areas Designated as a Surface Area.

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AGL WI E2 Madison, WI [Amended]

Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field, WI
    (Lat 43[deg]08'24'' N, long 89[deg]20'15'' W)
Waunakee Airport
    (Lat 43[deg]10'43'' N, long 89[deg]27'05'' W)

    Within a 5-mile radius of the Dane County Regional Airport/Truax 
Field excluding that airspace within a 1.5-mile radius of the 
Waunakee Airport. This Class E airspace area is effective during the 
specific dates and times established in advance by a Notice to Air 
Missions. The effective dates and times will thereafter be 
continuously published in the Chart Supplement.

Paragraph 6003 Class E Airspace Areas Designated as an Extension to 
a Class C Surface Area.

* * * * *

AGL WI E3 Madison, WI [Amended]

Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field, WI
    (Lat 43[deg]08'24'' N, long 89[deg]20'15'' W)
Madison VORTAC
    (Lat 43[deg]08'41'' N, long 89[deg]20'23'' W)
Waunakee Airport
    (Lat 43[deg]10'43'' N, long 89[deg]27'05'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within 2.4 miles 
each side of the Madison VORTAC 130[deg] radial extending from the 
5-mile radius of Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field to 7 miles 
southeast of the Madison VORTAC; and within 2.4 miles each side of 
the
    Madison VORTAC 319[deg] radial extending from the 5-mile radius 
of Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field to 7 miles northwest of 
the Madison VORTAC excluding that airspace within a 1.5-mile radius 
of the Waunakee Airport. This Class E airspace area is effective 
during the specific dates and times established in advance by a 
Notice to Air Missions. The effective dates and times will 
thereafter be continuously published in the Chart Supplement.

Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Areas Designated as an Extension to 
a Class D or Class E Surface Area.

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AGL WI E4 Madison, WI [Establish]

Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field, WI
    (Lat 43[deg]08'24'' N, long 89[deg]20'15'' W)
Madison VORTAC
    (Lat 43[deg]08'41'' N, long 89[deg]20'23'' W)
Waunakee Airport
    (Lat 43[deg]10'43'' N, long 89[deg]27'05'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within 2.4 miles 
each side of the Madison VORTAC 130[deg] radial extending from the 
5-mile radius of Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field to 7 miles 
southeast of the Madison VORTAC; and within 2.4 miles each side of 
the Madison VORTAC 319[deg] radial extending from the 5-mile radius 
of Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field to 7 miles northwest of 
the Madison VORTAC excluding that airspace within a 1.5-mile radius 
of the Waunakee Airport. This Class E airspace area is effective 
during the specific dates and times established in advance by a 
Notice to Air Missions. The effective dates and times 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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AGL WI E5 Madison, WI [Amended]

Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field, WI
    (Lat 43[deg]08'24'' N, long 89[deg]20'15'' W)
Middleton Municipal Airport/Morey Field, WI
    (Lat 43[deg]06'52'' N, long 89[deg]31'54'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within an 7.5-mile radius of Dane County Regional Airport/Truax 
Field; and within 2 miles each side of the 029[deg] bearing from the 
airport extending from the 7.5-mile radius of the airport to 13.7 
miles north of the airport; and within 1 mile each side of the 
316[deg] bearing from the airport extending from the 7.5-mile radius 
of the airport to 11 miles northwest of the airport; and within a 
6.3-mile radius of Middleton Municipal Airport/Morey Field.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 10, 2023.
Martin A. Skinner,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2023-07835 Filed 4-13-23; 8:45 am]
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