Document ID: FAA-2012-0635-0001
Agency: faa
Document Type: Rule
Title: Amendments of Class D and E Airspace: Fort Rucker, AL
Posted Date: 2012-07-31T04:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 147 (Tuesday, July 31, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 45237-45238]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-18518]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2012-0635; Airspace Docket No. 12-ASO-30]

Amendment of Class D and E Airspace; Fort Rucker, AL

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule, technical amendment.

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SUMMARY: This action amends Class D and E Airspace at Fort Rucker, AL, 
by updating the geographic coordinates of Cairns Army Air Field to aid 
in the navigation of our National Airspace System. This action is 
necessary for the continued safety and management of instrument flight 
rules (IFR) operations within the Fort Rucker, AL airspace area.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, September 20, 2012. 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.

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:

The Rule

    This amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 amends Class D and E airspace Cairns Army Air Field, Fort 
Rucker, AL, at the request of FAAs Aeronautical Products, by updating 
the geographic coordinates of the airport to be in concert with the 
FAAs aeronautical database. Accordingly, since this is an 
administrative change, and does not affect the boundaries, altitudes, 
or operating requirements of the airspace, notice and public procedures 
under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary.
    The Class D and E airspace designations are published in Paragraph 
5000, 6002, and 6004 respectively of FAA Order 7400.9V, dated August 9, 
2011, and effective September 15, 2011, which is incorporated by 
reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class D and Class E airspace designations 
listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order.
    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, 
is non-controversial and unlikely to result in adverse or negative 
comments. 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 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.
    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 controlled airspace for the Fort Rucker, AL, Class E 
airspace area.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical 
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance 
with FAA Order 1050.1E, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and 
Procedures,'' paragraph 311a. 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(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 Federal Aviation 
Administration Order 7400.9V, Airspace Designations and Reporting 
Points, dated August 9, 2011, effective September 15, 2011, is amended 
as follows:

Paragraph 5000 Class D airspace.

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ASO AL D Fort Rucker, AL [Amended]

Cairns Army Air Field, AL
    (Lat. 31[deg]16'33'' N., long. 85[deg]42'48'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
2,800 feet MSL within a 5-mile radius of lat. 31[deg]18'30'' N., 
long. 85[deg]42'20'' W. 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 Airport/Facility Directory.

Paragraph 6002 Class E airspace designated as surface areas.

* * * * *

ASO AL E2 Fort Rucker, AL [Amended]

Cairns Army Air Field, AL
    (Lat. 31[deg]16'33'' N., long. 85[deg]42'48'' W.)

    Within a 5-mile radius of lat. 31[deg]18'30'' N., long. 
85[deg]42'20'' W. This Class E surface area airspace is effective 
during the specific dates

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and times established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The 
effective date and time will thereafter be continuously published in 
the Airport/Facility Directory.

Paragraph 6004 Class E airspace designated as an extension to a 
Class D surface area.

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ASO AL E4 Fort Rucker, AL [Amended]

Cairns Army Air Field, AL
    (Lat. 31[deg]16'33'' N., long. 85[deg]42'48'' W.)
Cairns VOR
    (Lat. 31[deg]16'09'' N., long. 85[deg]43'35'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within 3.5 miles 
each side of Cairns VOR 231[deg] radial, extending from the 5-mile 
radius of lat. 31[deg]18'30'' N, long. 85[deg]42'20'' W to 7 miles 
southwest of the VOR, and within 2 miles each side of Cairns Army 
Air Field Runway 36 extended centerline, extending from the 5-mile 
radius to 5 miles south of the runway end.

    Issued in College Park, Georgia, on July 20, 2012.
Barry A. Knight,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic 
Organization.
[FR Doc. 2012-18518 Filed 7-30-12; 8:45 am]
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