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OFFICE OF PERSONNEL 

MANAGEMENT 

5 CFR Part 532 

RIN 3206–AN18 

Prevailing Rate Systems; Redefinition 

of the Harrisburg, PA and ScrantonWilkes-Barre, PA, Appropriated Fund 

Federal Wage System Wage Areas 

AGENCY: U.S. Office of Personnel 

Management. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: The U.S. Office of Personnel 

Management (OPM) is issuing a final 

rule that would redefine the geographic 

boundaries of the Harrisburg, PA, and 

Scranton-Wilkes-Barre, PA, 

appropriated fund Federal Wage System 

(FWS) wage areas. The final rule will 

redefine Montour County, PA, from the 

Harrisburg wage area to the ScrantonWilkes-Barre wage area. This change is 

based on a consensus recommendation 

of the Federal Prevailing Rate Advisory 

Committee (FPRAC) to best match the 

county proposed for redefinition to a 

nearby FWS survey area. 

DATES: Effective date: This regulation is 

effective on November 30, 2015. 

Applicability date: This change applies 

on the first day of the first applicable 

pay period beginning on or after 

December 30, 2015. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Madeline Gonzalez, by telephone at 

(202) 606–2858 or by email at pay-leavepolicy@opm.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On July 

31, 2015, OPM issued a proposed rule 

(80 FR 45616) to redefine Montour 

County, PA, from the Harrisburg, PA, 

wage area to the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre, 

PA, wage area. 

FPRAC, the national labormanagement committee responsible for 

advising OPM on matters concerning 

the pay of FWS employees, reviewed 

and recommended this change by 

consensus. 

The proposed rule had a 30-day 

comment period, during which OPM 

received no comments. 

Regulatory Flexibility Act 

I certify that these regulations will not 

have a significant economic impact on 

a substantial number of small entities 

because they will affect only Federal 

agencies and employees. 

List of Subjects in 5 CFR Part 532 

Administrative practice and 

procedure, Freedom of information, 

Government employees, Reporting and 

recordkeeping requirements, Wages. 

U.S. Office of Personnel Management. 

Beth F. Cobert, 

Acting Director. 

Accordingly, the U.S. Office of 

Personnel Management amends 5 CFR 

part 532 as follows: 

PART 532—PREVAILING RATE 

SYSTEMS 

■ 1. The authority citation for part 532 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 5 U.S.C. 5343, 5346; § 532.707 

also issued under 5 U.S.C. 552. 

■ 2. Appendix C to subpart B is 

amended by revising the wage area 

listings for the Harrisburg, PA, and 

Scranton-Wilkes-Barre, PA, wage areas 

to read as follows: 

Appendix C to Subpart B of Part 532— 

Appropriated Fund Wage and Survey 

Areas 

* * * * * 

* * * * * 

PENNSYLVANIA 

Harrisburg 

Survey Area 

Pennsylvania: 

Cumberland 

Dauphin 

Lebanon 

York 

Area of Application. Survey area plus: 

Pennsylvania: 

Adams 

Berks 

Juniata 

Lancaster 

Lycoming (Allenwood Federal Prison 

Camp portion only) 

Mifflin 

Northumberland 

Perry 

Schuylkill 

Snyder 

Union 

* * * * * 

Scranton-Wilkes-Barre 

Survey Area 

Pennsylvania: 

Lackawanna 

Luzerne 

Monroe 

Area of Application. Survey area plus: 

Pennsylvania: 

Bradford 

Columbia 

Lycoming (Excluding Allenwood Federal 

Prison Camp) 

Montour 

Sullivan 

Susquehanna 

Wayne 

Wyoming 

* * * * * 

[FR Doc. 2015–30308 Filed 11–27–15; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 6325–39–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2015–5819; Directorate 

Identifier 2015–NM–166–AD; Amendment 

39–18336; AD 2015–24–04] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, 

Inc. Airplanes 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), Department of 

Transportation (DOT). 

ACTION: Final rule; request for 

comments. 

SUMMARY: We are adopting a new 

airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 

Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2B19 

(Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) 

airplanes, CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet 

Series 700, 701 & 702) airplanes, CL– 

600–2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) 

airplanes, CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet 

Series 900) airplanes, and CL–600–2E25 

(Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. 

This AD requires repetitive detailed 

inspections of the cage assembly, 

window louver panel assemblies 

(WLPAs), and blowout panels (BOPs), 

and corrective action if necessary. This 

AD was prompted by reports of several 


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cases of damaged or detached 

decompression WLPAs and BOPs. We 

are issuing this AD to detect and correct 

damaged and detached WLPAs and 

BOPs. A detached WLPA or BOP could 

delay smoke detection in the cargo 

compartment, and in the event of a 

cargo compartment fire, this could lead 

to an uncontrolled cargo compartment 

fire. 

DATES: This AD becomes effective 

December 15, 2015. 

The Director of the Federal Register 

approved the incorporation by reference 

of certain publications listed in this AD 

as of December 15, 2015. 

We must receive comments on this 

AD by January 14, 2016. 

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, 

using the procedures found in 14 CFR 

11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following 

methods: 

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 

http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 

instructions for submitting comments. 

• Fax: 202–493–2251. 

• Mail: U.S. Department of 

Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 

30, West Building Ground Floor, Room 

W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 

Washington, DC 20590. 

• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of 

Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 

30, West Building Ground Floor, Room 

W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 

Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 

p.m., Monday through Friday, except 

Federal holidays. 

For service information identified in 

this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 

Coˆte-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Que ́bec 

H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514–855– 

5000; fax 514–855–7401; email thd.crj@

aero.bombardier.com; Internet http://

www.bombardier.com. You may view 

this referenced service information at 

the FAA, Transport Airplane 

Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., 

Renton, WA. For information on the 

availability of this material at the FAA, 

call 425–227–1221. It is also available 

on the Internet at http://

www.regulations.gov by searching for 

and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– 

5819. 

Examining the AD Docket 

You may examine the AD docket on 

the Internet at http://

www.regulations.gov by searching for 

and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– 

5819; or in person at the Docket 

Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 

p.m., Monday through Friday, except 

Federal holidays. The AD docket 

contains this AD, the regulatory 

evaluation, any comments received, and 

other information. The street address for 

the Docket Operations office (telephone 

800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES

section. Comments will be available in 

the AD docket shortly after receipt. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aziz 

Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe 

and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE– 

171, FAA, New York Aircraft 

Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart 

Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 

11590; telephone 516–228–7329; fax 

516–794–5531. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion 

Transport Canada Civil Aviation 

(TCCA), which is the aviation authority 

for Canada, has issued Canadian 

Airworthiness Directive CF–2015–28, 

dated October 21, 2015 (referred to after 

this as the Mandatory Continuing 

Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the 

MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition 

for certain Bombardier, Inc Model CL– 

600–2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 

440) airplanes, CL–600–2C10 (Regional 

Jet Series 700, 701 & 702) airplanes, CL– 

600–2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) 

airplanes, CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet 

Series 900) airplanes, and CL–600–2E25 

(Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. The 

MCAI states: 

Several cases of damaged decompression 

window louver panel assemblies (WLPAs) 

have been reported in-service. Subsequent 

review of in-service data also showed 

multiple reports of detached blowout panels 

(BOPs). Damaged or detached WLPAs or 

BOPs create openings in the cargo 

compartment. 

The presence of unintended openings on 

the WLPAs and BOPs could delay smoke 

detection in the cargo compartment. In 

addition, the cargo compartment may not be 

able to maintain Halon concentration 

required for fire suppression. In the event of 

a cargo compartment fire, this condition 

could lead to an uncontrolled cargo 

compartment fire. 

This [Canadian] AD mandates the 

repetitive inspection of the affected WLPAs 

and BOPs. 

Required actions include repetitive 

detailed inspections for damaged and 

detached WLPAs and BOPs. Corrective 

actions include repair. You may 

examine the MCAI on the Internet at 

http://www.regulations.gov by searching 

for and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– 

5819. 

Related Service Information Under 1 

CFR Part 51 

Bombardier has issued the following 

service information: 

• Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R– 

25–201, dated July 21, 2015. 

• Bombardier Service Bulletin 

670BA–25–100, dated July 21, 2015. 

The service information describes 

procedures for repetitive detailed 

inspections for damage of the cage 

assembly, WLPAs, and BOPs, and repair 

and replacement of damaged parts. This 

service information is reasonably 

available because the interested parties 

have access to it through their normal 

course of business or by the means 

identified in the ADDRESSES section of 

this AD. 

FAA’s Determination and Requirements 

of This AD 

This product has been approved by 

the aviation authority of another 

country, and is approved for operation 

in the United States. Pursuant to our 

bilateral agreement with the State of 

Design Authority, we have been notified 

of the unsafe condition described in the 

MCAI and service information 

referenced above. We are issuing this 

AD because we evaluated all pertinent 

information and determined the unsafe 

condition exists and is likely to exist or 

develop on other products of these same 

type designs. 

FAA’s Determination of the Effective 

Date 

An unsafe condition exists that 

requires the immediate adoption of this 

AD. The FAA has found that the risk to 

the flying public justifies waiving notice 

and comment prior to adoption of this 

rule because a detached WLPA or BOP 

could delay smoke detection in the 

cargo compartment, and in the event of 

a cargo compartment fire, this could 

lead to an uncontrolled cargo 

compartment fire. Therefore, we 

determined that notice and opportunity 

for public comment before issuing this 

AD are impracticable and that good 

cause exists for making this amendment 

effective in fewer than 30 days. 

Comments Invited 

This AD is a final rule that involves 

requirements affecting flight safety, and 

we did not precede it by notice and 

opportunity for public comment. We 

invite you to send any written relevant 

data, views, or arguments about this AD. 

Send your comments to an address 

listed under the ADDRESSES section. 

Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2015–5819; 

Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–166– 

AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. 

We specifically invite comments on the 

overall regulatory, economic, 

environmental, and energy aspects of 

this AD. We will consider all comments 

received by the closing date and may 

amend this AD based on those 

comments. 

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www.regulations.gov, including any 

personal information you provide. We 

will also post a report summarizing each 

substantive verbal contact we receive 

about this AD. 

Costs of Compliance 

We estimate that this AD affects 986 

airplanes of U.S. registry. 

We also estimate that it will take 

about 2 work-hours per product to 

comply with the basic requirements of 

this AD. The average labor rate is $85 

per work-hour. Required parts will cost 

about $0 per product. Based on these 

figures, we estimate the cost of this AD 

on U.S. operators to be $167,620, or 

$170 per product. 

We have received no definitive data 

that would enable us to provide cost 

estimates for the on-condition actions 

specified in this AD. 

Authority for This Rulemaking 

Title 49 of the United States Code 

specifies the FAA’s authority to issue 

rules on aviation safety. 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. 

We are issuing this rulemaking under 

the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, 

Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: 

General requirements.’’ Under that 

section, Congress charges the FAA with 

promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 

air commerce by prescribing regulations 

for practices, methods, and procedures 

the Administrator finds necessary for 

safety in air commerce. This regulation 

is within the scope of that authority 

because it addresses an unsafe condition 

that is likely to exist or develop on 

products identified in this rulemaking 

action. 

Regulatory Findings 

We determined that this AD will not 

have federalism implications under 

Executive Order 13132. This AD will 

not have a substantial direct effect on 

the States, on the relationship between 

the national government and the States, 

or on the distribution of power and 

responsibilities among the various 

levels of government. 

For the reasons discussed above, I 

certify that this AD: 

1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 

action’’ under Executive Order 12866; 

2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the 

DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 

(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 

3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in 

Alaska; and 

4. Will not have a significant 

economic impact, positive or negative, 

on a substantial number of small entities 

under the criteria of the Regulatory 

Flexibility Act. 

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 

safety, Incorporation by reference, 

Safety. 

Adoption of the Amendment 

Accordingly, under the authority 

delegated to me by the Administrator, 

the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as 

follows: 

PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 

DIRECTIVES 

■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 

§ 39.13 [Amended] 

■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 

the following new airworthiness 

directive (AD): 

2015–24–04 Bombardier Inc.: Amendment 

39–18336. Docket No. FAA–2015–5819; 

Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–166–AD. 

(a) Effective Date 

This AD becomes effective December 15, 

2015. 

(b) Affected ADs 

None. 

(c) Applicability 

This AD applies to the airplanes, 

certificated in any category, identified in 

paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(5) of this AD, 

configured with a Class C cargo 

compartment. 

(1) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2B19 

(Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes, 

serial numbers (S/Ns) 7003 and subsequent. 

(2) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2C10 

(Regional Jet Series 700, 701 & 702) airplanes, 

S/Ns 10002 and subsequent. 

(3) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2D15 

(Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes, S/Ns 

15001 and subsequent. 

(4) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2D24 

(Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes, S/Ns 

15001 and subsequent. 

(5) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2E25 

(Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes, S/Ns 

19001 and subsequent. 

(d) Subject 

Air Transport Association (ATA) of 

America Code 25, Equipment/Furnishings. 

(e) Reason 

This AD was prompted by reports of 

several cases of damaged or detached 

decompression WLPAs and BOPs. We are 

issuing this AD to detect and correct 

damaged and detached WLPAs and BOPs. A 

detached WLPA or BOP could delay smoke 

detection in the cargo compartment, and in 

the event of a cargo compartment fire, this 

could lead to an uncontrolled cargo 

compartment fire. 

(f) Compliance 

Comply with this AD within the 

compliance times specified, unless already 

done. 

(g) Repetitive Inspections and Repair 

Within 100 flight hours after the effective 

date of this AD, do the actions in paragraph 

(g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, as applicable. 

(1) For Model CL–600–2B19 (Regional Jet 

Series 100 & 440) airplanes: Do a detailed 

inspection of the cage assembly for damage 

(including bent and damaged vertical and 

horizontal guard rails), do a detailed 

inspection of the WLPAs to detect 

discrepancies (including dents, bends, and 

deformations, and inadequate clearances), 

and do all applicable corrective actions, in 

accordance with the Accomplishment 

Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 

601R–25–201, dated July 21, 2015, except as 

required by paragraph (h) of this AD. Do all 

applicable corrective actions before further 

flight. Repeat the inspections thereafter at 

intervals not to exceed 100 flight hours. 

(2) For Model CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet 

Series 700, 701 & 702) airplanes, CL–600– 

2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes, CL– 

600–2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes, 

and CL–600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) 

airplanes: Do a detailed inspection of the 

cage assembly to detect damage (including 

bent or deformed tubing and frame, broken 

joints), and do a detailed inspection of the 

WLPAs to detect damage (including bent 

support pins and louver panels; inadequate 

clearances; and missing, torn, or unbonded 

fire blocking fabric and foams), and do a 

detailed inspection of the BOPs to detect 

damage (including bends, dents, punctures, 

and deformations; inadequate sealing tape; 

and a loose or frayed jumper), and do all 

applicable corrective actions, in accordance 

with the Accomplishment Instructions of 

Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–25–100, 

dated July 21, 2015, except as required by 

paragraph (h) of this AD. All applicable 

corrective actions must be done before 

further flight. Repeat the inspections 

thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 flight 

hours. 

(h) Exceptions to Service Information 

Specifications 

Where Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R– 

25–201, dated July 21, 2015; and Bombardier 

Service Bulletin 670BA–25–100, dated July 

21, 2015, specify to contact Bombardier for 

disposition of certain conditions, before 

further flight, repair using a method 

approved by the Manager, New York ACO, 

ANE–170, FAA; or Transport Canada Civil 

Aviation (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA 

Design Approval Organization (DAO). 

(i) Other FAA AD Provisions 

The following provisions also apply to this 

AD: 

(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft 

Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA, 

has the authority to approve AMOCs for this 

AD, if requested using the procedures found 

in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 

39.19, send your request to your principal 

inspector or local Flight Standards District 


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Office, as appropriate. If sending information 

directly to the Airframe and Mechanical 

Systems Branch, send it to ATTN: Program 

Manager, Continuing Operational Safety, 

FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, 

Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 

516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. Before 

using any approved AMOC, notify your 

appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a 

principal inspector, the manager of the local 

flight standards district office/certificate 

holding district office. The AMOC approval 

letter must specifically reference this AD. 

(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any 

requirement in this AD to obtain corrective 

actions from a manufacturer, the action must 

be accomplished using a method approved 

by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170, 

FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA 

DAO. If approved by the DAO, the approval 

must include the DAO-authorized signature. 

(j) Related Information 

Refer to Mandatory Continuing 

Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian 

Airworthiness Directive CF–2015–28, dated 

October 21, 2015, for related information. 

You may examine the MCAI on the Internet 

at http://www.regulations.gov by searching 

for and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–5819. 

(k) Material Incorporated by Reference 

(1) The Director of the Federal Register 

approved the incorporation by reference 

(IBR) of the service information listed in this 

paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR 

part 51. 

(2) You must use this service information 

as applicable to do the actions required by 

this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. 

(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R–25– 

201, dated July 21, 2015. 

(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA– 

25–100, dated July 21, 2015. 

(3) For service information identified in 

this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 CoˆteVertu Road West, Dorval, Que ́bec H4S 1Y9, 

Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514– 

855–7401; email thd.crj@

aero.bombardier.com; Internet http://

www.bombardier.com. 

(4) You may view this service information 

at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 

1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For 

information on the availability of this 

material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. 

(5) You may view this service information 

that is incorporated by reference at the 

National Archives and Records 

Administration (NARA). For information on 

the availability of this material at NARA, call 

202–741–6030, or go to: http://

www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html. 

Issued in Renton, Washington, on 

November 19, 2015. 

Michael Kaszycki, 

Acting Manager, Transport Airplane 

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2015–30182 Filed 11–27–15; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 71 

[Docket No. FAA–2015–4514; Airspace 

Docket No. 15–AEA–9] 

Amendment of Class E Airspace for 

the Following New York Towns: Elmira, 

NY; Ithaca, NY; Poughkeepsie, NY 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule; technical 

amendment. 

SUMMARY: This action amends Class E 

Airspace at Elmira/Corning Regional 

Airport, Elmira, NY; Ithaca Tompkins 

Regional Airport, Ithaca, NY; and 

Duchess County Airport, Poughkeepsie, 

NY, by eliminating the Notice to Airmen 

(NOTAM) part time status of the Class 

E surface airspace designated as an 

extension at each airport. This action 

also updates the geographic coordinates 

of each airport to coincide with the 

FAA’s database, and recognizes the 

airport name for Ithaca Tompkins 

Regional Airport. This is an 

administrative change to coincide with 

the FAA’s aeronautical database. 

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, February 4, 

2016. 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 

7400.9 and publication of conforming 

amendments. 

ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Z, 

Airspace Designations and Reporting 

Points, and subsequent amendments can 

be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ 

airtraffic/publications/. For further 

information, you can contact the 

Airspace Policy and Regulations 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 

this material at NARA, call 202–741– 

6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/ 

federal_register/code_of_federalregulations/ibr_locations.html. 

FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace 

Designations and Reporting Points, is 

published yearly and effective on 

September 15. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John 

Fornito, Operations Support Group, 

Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation 

Administration, P.O. Box 20636, 

Atlanta, Georgia 30320; 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 

scope of that authority as it amends 

Class E airspace at the New York 

airports listed in this final rule. 

History 

In a review of the airspace, the FAA 

found the airspace description for 

Elmira/Corning Regional Airport, 

Elmira, NY, Ithaca Tompkins Regional 

Airport, Ithaca, NY, and Duchess 

County Airport, Poughkeepsie, NY, as 

published in FAA Order 7400.9Z, 

Airspace Designations and Reporting 

Points, does not match the FAA’s 

charting information. This 

administrative change coincides with 

the FAA’s aeronautical database for 

Class E Airspace Designated as an 

Extension to a Class D Surface Area. 

Class E airspace designations are 

published in paragraphs 6004 of FAA 

Order 7400.9Z dated August 6, 2015, 

and effective September 15, 2015, which 

is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 

part 71.1. The Class E airspace 

designations 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 

7400.9Z, Airspace Designations and 

Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015, 

and effective September 15, 2015. FAA 

Order 7400.9Z is publicly available as 

listed in the ADDRESSES section of this 

final rule. FAA Order 7400.9Z lists 

Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, 

air traffic service routes, and reporting 

points. 

The Rule 

This action amends Title 14 Code of 

Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 71 by 

eliminating the NOTAM information 

that reads ‘‘This Class E airspace area is 

effective during the specific dates and 

time established in advance by Notice to 


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