[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 155 (Monday, August 14, 2023)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 54956-54959]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-17349]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2023-0214; Airspace Docket No. 23-AEA-05


Amendment of Class D Airspace, Revocation of Class D Airspace, 
and Amendment of Class E Airspace, Harrisburg, PA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend Class D airspace, remove Class D 
airspace, amend Class E surface airspace, and amend Class E airspace 
designated as an extension to a Class D surface area at Capital City 
Airport, Harrisburg, PA. In addition, this action would make 
administrative updates.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 28, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2023-0214 and 
Airspace Docket No. 23-AEA-05 using any of the following methods:

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    * Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov and follow 
the online instructions 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 for 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 anytime. Follow the online instructions for 
accessing the docket or go to the 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 for 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/. For further information, contact the Rules 
and Regulations Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.

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 Class D airspace, remove Class D airspace for 
Harrisburg International Airport, amend Class E surface airspace, and 
remove Class E airspace designated as an extension for a Class D 
surface area for Capital City Airport, Harrisburg, PA, as well as 
update the geographic coordinates of the airport and out of date terms 
for Harrisburg, PA.

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 proposal's overall regulatory, 
aeronautical, economic, environmental, and energy-related aspects. 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 once 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 and 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 receives on or before the closing 
date for comments. The FAA will consider comments filed after the 
comment period has closed if it is possible without incurring expense 
or delay. 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 posts 
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-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at 
www.dot.gov/privacy.

Availability of NPRMs

    An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the 
internet at www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking 
documents can 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 address and phone number) between 
9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for Federal 
holidays. An informal docket may also be examined between 8:00 a.m. and 
4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for Federal holidays at the 
office of the Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 
Room 350, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337.

Incorporation by Reference

    Class D airspace and Class E airspace designations are published in 
Paragraphs 5000, 6002, and 6004 of FAA Order JO 7400.11, which is 
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 annually. 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 subsequently be published in the next FAA Order JO 
7400.11 update. FAA Order JO 7400.11G 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 proposes an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 by:
    Amending the Class D airspace for Capital City Airport, Harrisburg, 
PA, by removing excessive verbiage from the description header per 
order FAA 7400.2. Also, this action would add the Harrisburg 
International Airport to the Class D description header and legal 
description since it's used in describing the Class D airspace. In 
addition, this action would update the geographical coordinates of the 
airport to coincide with the FAA's database. Also, the legal 
description of the Capital City Airport would be amended to that 
airspace extending upward from the surface up to but not including 
1,600 MSL beginning at the intersection of the Capital City Airport's 
106[deg] bearing and 1.5- mile radius direct to Lat 40[deg]14'13'' N, 
long 76[deg]53'23'' W direct to the intersection of the Capital City 
Airport's 287[deg] bearing and Capital City Airport's 4-mile radius, 
thence clockwise along the Capital City Airport's 4-mile radius to the 
intersection of the Harrisburg International Airport's 5-mile radius, 
thence counterclockwise along the Harrisburg International Airport's 5-
mile radius to the intersection of the Capital City Airport's 1.5-mile 
radius, thence clockwise along the Capital City Airport's 1.5-mile 
radius to the point of beginning; and that airspace extending upward 
from the surface up to but not including 2,600 feet MSL beginning at a 
line bearing 191[deg] from a point at Lat. 40[deg]12'23'' N, long 
76[deg]48'37'' W, extending from said point to the point

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of intersection with the Capital City Airport's 4-mile radius, thence 
clockwise along the Capital City Airport's 4-mile radius to the 
intersection of the Capital City Airport's 287[deg] bearing, thence 
direct to Lat 40[deg]14'13'' N, long 76[deg]53'23'' W, thence direct to 
the point of beginning. Also, this action would make the editorial 
changes replacing the terms Notice to Airmen with Notice to Air 
Missions and Airport/Facility Directory with Chart Supplement.
    The Class D airspace listed under the header Harrisburg 
International Airport, Harrisburg, PA, would be removed as it is no 
longer required due to the establishment of Harrisburg International 
Airport's Class C airspace.
    The Class E surface airspace for Capital City Airport, Harrisburg, 
PA, would be amended by removing excessive verbiage in the description 
header per order FAA 7400.2. Also, this action would add the Harrisburg 
International Airport to the Class E surface airspace description 
header and legal description since it is used in describing the Class E 
surface airspace. In addition, this action would amend the airport's 
geographical coordinates to coincide with the FAA's database. Also, the 
legal description of the Capital City Airport would be amended to that 
airspace extending upward from the surface beginning at a line bearing 
191[deg] from a point at Lat. 40[deg]12'23'' N, long 76[deg]48'37'' W, 
extending from said point to the point of intersection with the Capital 
City Airport's 4-mile radius, thence clockwise along the Capital City 
Airport's 4-mile radius to the intersection of the Harrisburg 
International Airport's 5-mile radius, thence counterclockwise along 
the Harrisburg International Airport's 5-mile radius to the 
intersection of the Capital City Airport's 1.5-mile radius, thence 
clockwise along the Capital City Airport's 1.5-mile radius to the 
intersection of the Capital City Airport's 1.5-mile radius and the 
Capital City Airport's 106[deg] bearing, thence direct Lat. 
40[deg]12'23'' N, long 76[deg]48'37'' W. This action would also remove 
the extension to the southwest as it is unnecessary (the Class E 
airspace designated as an extension to a Class D surface area includes 
this airspace). Also, this action would make the editorial changes 
replacing the terms Notice to Airmen with Notice to Air Missions and 
Airport/Facility Directory with Chart Supplement.
    The Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class D 
surface area for Capital City Airport would be amended by removing 
excessive verbiage in the description header per order FAA 7400.2 and 
updating the airport's geographical coordinates to coincide with the 
FAA's database. In addition, the references using runways and miles off 
the runways would be replaced with the bearings and mileage from the 
airport reference point; the legal description would be amended to that 
airspace extending upward from the surface within 1.8 miles on each 
side of the Capital City Airport's 251[deg] bearing extending from the 
airport's 4-mile radius to 7.5 miles southwest of the airport. Also, 
excessive verbiage in the legal description would be removed since it 
is unnecessary.
    Controlled airspace is necessary for the area's safety and 
management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations. This action is 
necessary to support IFR operations in the area.

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.

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

Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.

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AEA PA D Harrisburg, PA [Amended]

Capital City Airport, PA
    (Lat 40[deg]13'02'' N, long 76[deg]51'05'' W)
Harrisburg International Airport, PA
    (Lat 40[deg]11'35'' N, long 76[deg]45'45'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface up to but not 
including 1,600 MSL beginning at the intersection of the Capital 
City Airport's 106[deg] bearing and 1.5- mile radius direct to Lat 
40[deg]14'13'' N, long 76[deg]53'23'' W direct to the intersection 
of the Capital City Airport's 287[deg] bearing and Capital City 
Airport's 4-mile radius, thence clockwise along the Capital City 
Airport's 4-mile radius to the intersection of the Harrisburg 
International Airport's 5-mile radius, thence counterclockwise along 
the Harrisburg International Airport's 5-mile radius to the 
intersection of the Capital City Airport's 1.5-mile radius, thence 
clockwise along the Capital City Airport's 1.5-mile radius to the 
point of beginning; and that airspace extending upward from the 
surface up to but not including 2,600 feet MSL beginning at a line 
bearing 191[deg] from a point at Lat. 40[deg]12'23'' N, long 
76[deg]48'37'' W, extending from said point to the point of 
intersection with the Capital City Airport's 4-mile radius, thence 
clockwise along the Capital City Airport's 4-mile radius to the 
intersection of the Capital City Airport's 287[deg] bearing, thence 
direct to Lat 40[deg]14'13'' N, long 76[deg]53'23'' W, thence direct 
to the point of beginning. This Class D airspace area is effective 
during the 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.
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AEA PA D Harrisburg International Airport, PA [Removed]

Paragraph 6002 Class E Surface Airspace.

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AEA PA E2 Harrisburg, PA [Amended]

Capital City Airport, PA
    (Lat 40[deg]13'02'' N, long 76[deg]51'05'' W)
Harrisburg International Airport, PA
    (Lat 40[deg]11'35'' N, long 76[deg]45'45'' W)


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    That airspace extending upward from the surface beginning at a 
line bearing 191[deg] from a point at Lat. 40[deg]12'23'' N, long 
76[deg]48'37'' W, extending from said point to the point of 
intersection with the Capital City Airport's 4-mile radius, thence 
clockwise along the Capital City Airport's 4-mile radius to the 
intersection of the Harrisburg International Airport's 5-mile 
radius, thence counterclockwise along the Harrisburg International 
Airport's 5-mile radius to the intersection of the Capital City 
Airport's 1.5-mile radius, thence clockwise along the Capital City 
Airport's 1.5-mile radius to the intersection of the Capital City 
Airport's 1.5-mile radius and the Capital City Airport's 106[deg] 
bearing, thence direct Lat. 40[deg]12'23'' N, long 76[deg]48'37'' W. 
This Class E airspace area is effective during the 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.
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Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Designated as an Extension to Class 
D or E Surface Area.

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AEA PA E4 Harrisburg, PA [Amended]

Capital City Airport, PA
    (Lat 40[deg]13'02'' N, long 76[deg]51'05'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within 1.8 miles 
on each side of the Capital City Airport's 251[deg] bearing, 
extending from the airport's 4-mile radius to 7.5 miles southwest of 
the airport.
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     Issued in College Park, Georgia, on August 7, 2023.
Lisa E. Burrows,
Manager, Airspace & Procedures Team South, Eastern Service Center, Air 
Traffic Organization.
[FR Doc. 2023-17349 Filed 8-11-23; 8:45 am]
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