[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 84 (Friday, May 2, 2025)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 18826-18828]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2025-07637]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2025-0769; Airspace Docket No. 25-ASO-5]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of Class D and Class E2, Amendment of Class E4, and
Amendment of Class E5 Airspace Over New Bern, NC
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend Class D and Class E2 airspace at
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) due to the current designated
airspace not properly containing instrument flight rule operations.
Additionally, this action proposes to amend Class E4 airspace at
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, New Bern, NC due to portions no
longer meeting the requirements of its designation. Lastly, this action
proposes to amend the Class E5 airspace that no longer meets the
requirements for its specific designation due to the amendment or
cancellation of Standard Instrument Approach Procedures at Coastal
Carolina Regional Airport, New Bern, NC.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 16, 2025.
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2025-0769 and
Airspace Docket No. 25-ASO-5 using any of the following methods:
* Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov and follow
the online instructions for sending your comments electronically.
* Mail: 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 at any time. 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 7400.11J, 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, Policy Directorate, Federal Aviation Administration,
600 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20597; Telephone: (202) 267-
8783.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher Stocking, Operations
Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration,
1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; Telephone: (404) 305-
5887.
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, amend Class E2, amend Class E4, and amend
Class E5 airspace in New Bern, NC.
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
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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 to
do so 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 edits, 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 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
Operations office (see ADDRESSES section for address, phone number, and
hours of operations). An informal docket may also be examined during
regular business hours at the office of the Eastern Service Center,
Federal Aviation Administration, Room 210, 1701 Columbia Ave., College
Park, GA 30337.
Incorporation by Reference
Class D and Class E airspace designations are published in
paragraphs 5000, 6002, 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 7400.11J, dated July 31,
2024, and effective September 15, 2024. These updates will be published
in the next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11. FAA Order JO 7400.11J is
publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document.
FAA Order JO 7400.11J lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
air traffic service routes, and reporting points.
The Proposal
This action proposes an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to amend the
Class D, E2, E4, and E5 airspace for Coastal Carolina Regional Airport,
New Bern, NC. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and
management of IFR operations in the area for existing instrument
approaches.
This action proposes to amend both the Class D and Class E2
airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 2,500 feet
MSL for Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, New Bern, NC, by increasing
it to a 4.3-mile radius as the current radius of 4.0-miles does not
properly contain instrument flight rules operations. These airspace
areas encompass the same airspace but are separately activated by
NOTAM.
Additionally, this action proposes to amend the Class E4 airspace
by removing that airspace that extends upward from the surface within
2.4 miles each side of the New Bern VOR/DME 210[deg] radial, extending
from the 4-mile radius to 7 miles southwest of the VOR/DME. The Class
E4 airspace will also be amended from the surface within 2.4 miles each
side of the New Bern VOR/DME 038[deg] radial, by extending from the
4.3-mile radius to 7 miles northeast of the New Bern VOR/DME.
Lastly, this action proposes to amend Class E5 airspace extending
from 700 feet above the surface upward and within 2-miles each side of
the New Bern VOR/DME 210[deg] radial, extending from the 7-mile radius
of the New Bern VOR/DME to the 10-mile radius of the New Bern VOR/DME
for Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, New Bern, NC. This
reconfiguration will properly contain the currently published standard
instrument approach procedures.
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
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 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 final regulatory action by the FAA.
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
7400.11J, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated July 31,
2024, and effective September 15, 2024, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.
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ASO NC D New Bern, NC [Amended]
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, NC
(Lat. 35[deg]04'22'' N, long. 77[deg]02'35'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
2,500 feet MSL within a 4.3-mile radius of Coastal Carolina Regional
Airport. 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.
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Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Designated as Surface Areas.
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ASO NC E2 New Bern, NC [Amended]
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, NC
(Lat. 35[deg]04'22'' N, long. 77[deg]02'35'' W)
Within a 4.3-mile radius of Coastal Carolina Regional Airport.
This Class E 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.
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Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Designated as an Extension to a
Class D Surface Area.
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ASO NC E4 New Bern, NC [Amended]
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, NC
(Lat. 35[deg]04'22'' N, long. 77[deg]02'35'' W)
New Bern VOR/DME
(Lat. 35[deg]04'23'' N, long. 77[deg]02'42'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within 2.4 miles
each side of the New Bern VOR/DME 038[deg] radial, extending from
the 4.3-mile radius to 7 miles northeast of the VOR/DME.
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Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace.
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ASO NC E5 New Bern, NC [Amended]
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, NC
(Lat. 35[deg]04'22'' N, long. 77[deg]02'35'' W)
New Bern VOR/DME
(Lat. 35[deg]04'23'' N, long. 77[deg]02'42'' W)
Carolina East Medical Center Heliport, NC
(Lat. 35[deg]06'55'' W, long. 77[deg]03'51'' W)
That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 7-mile radius of Coastal Carolina Regional Airport and
within 2.0 miles each side of the New Bern VOR/DME 210[deg] radial,
extending from the 7-mile radius of the New Bern VOR/DME to the 10-
mile radius of the New Bern VOR/DME and within a 6-mile radius of
Carolina East Medical Center Heliport.
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Issued in College Park, Georgia, on April 29, 2025.
Patrick Young,
Manager, Airspace & Procedures Team North, Eastern Service Center, Air
Traffic Organization.
[FR Doc. 2025-07637 Filed 5-1-25; 8:45 am]
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