[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 136 (Tuesday, July 18, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 45812-45814]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-15147]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2023-1533; Airspace Docket No. 23-AWA-4]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment of Class C Airspace; Palm Beach International Airport, 
West Palm Beach, FL

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action makes an editorial change to the Palm Beach 
International Airport, FL Class C airspace description as published in 
FAA Order JO 7400.11G, dated August 19, 2022. This action removes the 
words ``Palm Beach International Airport'' from the first line in the 
Class C description and replaces them with the words ``West Palm 
Beach''. This complies with the formatting standard for airspace 
descriptions. This editorial change does not alter the currently 
published geographic coordinates, boundaries, or altitudes of the Class 
C airspace area.

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DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, October 5, 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: A copy of this final rule, and all background material may 
be viewed online at www.regulations.gov using the FAA Docket number. 
Electronic retrieval help and guidelines are available on the website. 
It is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year.
    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: Paul Gallant, Rules and Regulations 
Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.

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 
the 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 updates the information in the Palm Beach International 
Airport, FL Class C airspace description.

History

    During a review of the Palm Beach International Airport, FL Class C 
airspace description, the FAA identified the need to update the text 
header format for the Palm Beach International Airport Class C airspace 
description as published in FAA Order JO 7400.11G.

Incorporation by Reference

    Class C airspace areas are published in paragraph 4000 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 amends the current version of that order, FAA Order JO 
7400.11G, dated August 19, 2022, and effective September 15, 2022. FAA 
Order JO 7400.11G is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES 
section of this document. These amendments will be published in the 
next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11.
    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 action amends 14 CFR part 71 by making an editorial change to 
the Palm Beach International Airport, FL Class C airspace description 
as published in FAA Order JO 7400.11G. The words ``Palm Beach 
International Airport'' are removed from the first line in the Class C 
description and replaced by the words ``West Palm Beach''. This change 
aligns with the current formatting standard which requires that the 
city location of the airport be stated in the first line of the 
description and the airport name be stated on the second line. The 
action does not make any changes to the remainder of the Class C 
description as currently published in FAA Order JO 7400.11G.
    This action consists of administrative changes only and does not 
affect the geographic coordinates, boundaries, or altitudes of the 
airspace. Therefore, notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) 
is unnecessary.

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 
Department of Transportation (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 of making administrative 
edits to the West Palm Beach, FL Class C airspace description qualifies 
for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act 
(42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and its implementing regulations at 40 CFR 
part 1500, and in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, Environmental 
Impacts: Policies and Procedures, paragraph 5-6.5a, which categorically 
excludes from further environmental impact review rulemaking actions 
that designate or modify classes of airspace areas, airways, routes, 
and reporting points (see 14 CFR part 71, Designation of Class A, B, C, 
D, and E Airspace Areas; Air Traffic Service Routes; and Reporting 
Points). As such, this action is not expected to result in any 
potentially significant environmental impacts. In accordance with FAA 
Order 1050.1F, paragraph 5-2 regarding Extraordinary Circumstances, the 
FAA has reviewed this action for factors and circumstances in which a 
normally categorically excluded action may have a significant 
environmental impact requiring further analysis. Accordingly, the FAA 
has determined that no extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant 
preparation of an environmental assessment or environmental impact 
study.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

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 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, effective September 15, 2022, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 4000 Class C Airspace.

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ASO FL C West Palm Beach, FL

Palm Beach International Airport, FL
    (Lat. 26[deg]40'59'' N, long. 80[deg]05'44'' W)

Palm Beach County Park Airport
    (Lat. 26[deg]35'35'' N, long. 80[deg]05'06'' W)
    Boundaries.

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    Area A. That airspace extending upward from the surface to and 
including 4,000 feet MSL within a 5-mile radius of the Palm Beach 
International Airport, excluding that airspace within a 2-mile 
radius of the Palm Beach County Park Airport.
    Area B. That airspace extending upward from 1,600 feet MSL to 
and including 4,000 feet MSL within an area bounded on the north by 
a line direct from the intersection of the Florida Turnpike (highway 
91) and Lantana Road to the intersection of a 5-mile radius of the 
Palm Beach International Airport and a 2-mile radius west of the 
Palm Beach County Park Airport and a 2-mile radius north of the Palm 
Beach County Park Airport, on the east by a line direct from the 
intersection of a 5-mile radius of the Palm Beach International 
Airport and a 2-mile radius east of the Palm Beach County Park 
Airport to the intersection of a 10-mile radius of the Palm Beach 
International Airport and US 1, on the south by a 10-mile radius of 
the Palm Beach International Airport, and on the west by the Florida 
Turnpike.
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on July 13, 2023.
Karen L. Chiodini,
Acting Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations.
[FR Doc. 2023-15147 Filed 7-17-23; 8:45 am]
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