[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 240 (Friday, December 13, 2019)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 68039-68040]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-26861]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2019-0591; Airspace Docket No. 19-ASO-15]
RIN 2120-AA66
Establishment of Class E Airspace, St. Simons, GA, and Brunswick,
GA; Revocation of Class E Airspace, Brunswick, GA; and, Amendment of
Class E Airspace, Brunswick, GA
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action establishes Class E surface airspace for St.
Simons Island Airport, St. Simons, GA, and for Brunswick Golden Isles
Airport, Brunswick, GA, and amends Class E airspace extending upward
from 700 feet above the surface in Brunswick, GA, to accommodate
airspace reconfiguration due to the airport's names and cities
requiring updates. Also, this action removes Class E surface airspace
listed as Brunswick Glynco Jetport, GA, and Brunswick Malcolm-McKinnon
Airport, GA in the FAA's 7400.11D. Controlled airspace is necessary for
the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations
at these airports. This action also updates the geographic coordinates
of St. Simons Island Airport, (formally Brunswick Malcolm-McKinnon
Airport). In addition, this action amends Class E airspace extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface in the Brunswick area by
updating the name and geographic coordinates of St. Simons Island
Airport and Brunswick Golden Isles Airport. Controlled airspace is
necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules
(IFR) operations in the area.
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, January 30, 2020. The Director of the
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under
Title 1 Code of Federal Regulations part 51, subject to the annual
revision of FAA Order 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments.
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11D, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed on line at https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can
contact the Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783. The Order is also available for inspection at the National
Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the
availability of FAA Order 7400.11D at NARA, email [email protected]
or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Fornito, Operations Support
Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 1701
Columbia Ave., 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
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scope of that authority as it establishes Class E airspace at St.
Simons Island Airport, St. Simons, GA, and Brunswick Golden Isles
Airport, Brunswick, GA, as well as amend Class E airspace in Brunswick,
GA to support IFR operations in the area. Also, this action removes
outdated airspace in the area.
History
The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal
Register (84 FR 40301, August 14, 2019) for Docket No. FAA-2019-0591 to
establish Class E surface airspace at St. Simons Island Airport, St.
Simons, GA, and Brunswick Golden Isle Airport, Brunswick, GA, and amend
Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet or more above the
surface at Brunswick, GA, by updating the airport names to St. Simons
Island Airport (formerly Brunswick/Malcolm-McKinnon Airport), and
Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (formerly Glynco Jetport Airport), and
updating the geographic coordinates of St. Simons Island Airport to
coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database.
Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking
effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. One
comment supporting the action was received.
Class E airspace designations are published in Paragraphs 6002 and
6005, respectively, of FAA Order 7400.11D, dated August 8, 2019, and
effective September 15, 2019, which is incorporated by reference in 14
CFR part 71.1. The Class E airspace designation listed in this document
will be published subsequently in the Order.
Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference
This document amends FAA Order 7400.11D, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 8, 2019, and effective September 15,
2019. FAA Order 7400.11D is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11D lists Class A,
B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and
reporting points.
The Rule
This amendment to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 establishes Class E surface airspace at St. Simons Island
Airport, St. Simons, GA, and Brunswick Golden Isle Airport, Brunswick,
GA. Also, this action amends Class E airspace extending upward from 700
feet or more above the surface at Brunswick, GA, by updating the
airport names to St. Simons Island Airport (formerly Brunswick/Malcolm-
McKinnon Airport), and Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (previously
Glynco Jetport Airport). Also, the geographic coordinates of St. Simons
Island Airport are adjusted to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical
database.
These changes are necessary for continued safety and management of
IFR operations at this airport.
FAA Order 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.
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.
Sec. 71.1 [Amended]
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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11D,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 8, 2019,
effective September 15, 2019, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 6002 Class E Surface Area Airspace.
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ASO GA E2 St. Simons, GA [New]
St. Simons Island Airport, GA
(Lat. 31[deg]09'07'' N, long. 81[deg]23'28'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.1-
mile radius of St. Simons Island Airport.
* * * * *
ASO GA E2 Brunswick, GA [New]
Brunswick Golden Isles Airport, GA
(Lat. 31[deg]15'33'' N, long. 81[deg]27'59'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.2-
mile radius of Brunswick Golden Isles Airport.
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ASO GA E2 Brunswick Glynco Jetport, GA [Removed]
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ASO GA E2 Brunswick Malcolm-McKinnon Airport, GA [Removed]
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700
Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.
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ASO GA E5 Brunswick, GA [Amended]
St. Simons Island Airport, GA
(Lat. 31[deg]09'07'' N, long. 81[deg]23'28'' W)
Brunswick Golden Isles Airport, GA
(Lat. 31[deg]15'33'' N, long. 81[deg]27'59'' W)
Jekyll Island Airport, GA
(Lat. 31[deg]04'28'' N, long. 81[deg]25'40'' W)
That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 7-mile radius of the St. Simons Island Airport, and within
a 7-mile radius of Brunswick Golden Isles Airport, and within a 9-
mile radius of Jekyll Island Airport.
Issued in College Park, Georgia, on December 5, 2019.
Ryan Almasy,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic
Organization.
[FR Doc. 2019-26861 Filed 12-12-19; 8:45 am]
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