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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Office of Policy, Federal Aviation be available for examination in the Administration, 800 Independence public docket both before and after the Federal Aviation Administration Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; comment closing date. A report telephone: (202) 267–8783. summarizing each substantive public 14 CFR Part 71 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: contact with FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the [Docket No. FAA–2020–0988; Airspace Authority for This Rulemaking Docket No. 18–AWA–3] docket. The FAA’s authority to issue rules Availability of NPRM Proposed Amendment of Class C regarding aviation safety is found in Airspace and Revocation of Class E Title 49 of the United States Code. An electronic copy of this document Airspace Extension; Fort Lauderdale, Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the may be downloaded through the FL authority of the FAA Administrator. internet at https://www.regulations.gov. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, Recently published rulemaking AGENCY: Federal Aviation describes in more detail the scope of the documents can also be accessed through Administration (FAA), DOT. agency’s authority. This rulemaking is the FAA’s web page at https:// ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking promulgated under the authority www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/ (NPRM). described in Subtitle VII, Part A, airspace_amendments/. Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that You may review the public docket SUMMARY: This action proposes to section, the FAA is charged with containing the proposal, any comments reconfigure and expand the Fort prescribing regulations to assign the use received and any final disposition in Lauderdale-Hollywood International of the airspace necessary to ensure the person in the Dockets Office (see Airport, FL (FLL), Class C airspace area. safety of aircraft and the efficient use of ADDRESSES section for address and The FAA is proposing this action to airspace. This regulation is within the phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and reduce the risk of midair collisions and scope of that authority as it would 5.00 p.m., Monday through Friday, enhance the efficient management of air modify the airspace structure as except federal holidays. An informal traffic operations in the FLL terminal necessary to preserve the safe and docket may also be examined during area. Additionally, this action proposes efficient flow of air traffic within the normal business hours at the office of to revoke the Class E airspace extension National Airspace System (NAS). the Eastern Service Center, Federal to the FLL Class C airspace surface area. Aviation Administration, Room 210, This proposed action is separate and Comments Invited 1701 Columbia Ave., College Park, GA distinct from the South Florida Interested parties are invited to 30337. Metroplex Project. No flight path participate in this proposed rulemaking changes are associated with this by submitting such written data, views, Availability and Summary of proposal. or arguments as they may desire. Documents for Incorporation by Comments that provide the factual basis Reference DATES: Comments must be received on This document proposes to amend or before June 1, 2021. supporting the views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in FAA Order 7400.11E, Airspace ADDRESSES: Send comments on this developing reasoned regulatory Designations and Reporting Points, proposal to the U.S. Department of decisions on the proposal. Comments dated July 21, 2020, and effective Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 are specifically invited on the overall September 15, 2020. FAA Order New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building regulatory, aeronautical, economic, 7400.11E is publicly available as listed Ground Floor, Room W12–140, environmental, and energy-related in the ADDRESSES section of this Washington, DC 20590; telephone: (800) aspects of the proposal. document. FAA Order 7400.11E lists 647–5527, or (202) 366–9826. You must Communications should identify both Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, identify FAA Docket No. FAA–2020– docket numbers (FAA Docket No. FAA– air traffic service routes, and reporting 0988; Airspace Docket No. 18–AWA–3, 2020–0988; Airspace Docket No. 18– points. at the beginning of your comments. You AWA–3) and be submitted in triplicate Background may also submit comments through the to the Docket Management Facility (see internet at https://www.regulations.gov. ADDRESSES section for address and In 1986, the FAA issued a final rule FAA Order 7400.11E, Airspace phone number). You may also submit that established the Fort Lauderdale- Designations and Reporting Points, and comments through the internet at Hollywood International Airport, FL, subsequent amendments can be viewed Airport Radar Service Area (ARSA) (51 _ https://www.regulations.gov. online at https://www.faa.gov/air Commenters wishing the FAA to FR 4872; February 7, 1986). As a result traffic/publications/. For further acknowledge receipt of their comments of the Airspace Reclassification final information, you can contact the Rules on this action must submit with those rule (56 FR 65638; December 17, 1991), and Regulations Group, Federal comments a self-addressed, stamped which became effective in September Aviation Administration, 800 postcard on which the following 1993, the term ‘‘Airport Radar Service Independence Avenue SW, Washington, statement is made: ‘‘Comments to FAA Area’’ was replaced by ‘‘Class C airspace DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. Docket No. FAA–2020–0988; Airspace area.’’ As with the former ARSA, the The Order is also available for Docket No. 18–AWA–3.’’ The postcard primary purpose of a Class C airspace inspection at the National Archives and will be date/time stamped and returned area is to reduce the potential for midair Records Administration (NARA). For to the commenter. collisions in terminal areas and promote information on the availability of FAA All communications received on or the efficient management of air traffic in Order 7400.11E at NARA, email: before the specified comment closing those areas. Pilots are required to [email protected] or go to https:// date will be considered before taking establish two-way radio www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ action on the proposed rule. The communications with air traffic control ibr-locations.html. proposal contained in this action may (ATC) before entering Class C airspace, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul be changed in light of comments and they must maintain two-way radio Gallant, Rules and Regulations Group, received. All comments submitted will communications with ATC while

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operating in Class C airspace. These FLL Class C airspace (to the west of to seek input and recommendations requirements are designed to keep ATC FLL), and the existing MIA Class B from representatives of effected aviation informed of all aircraft operating within airspace area to the northwest of MIA segments for the FAA to consider in the Class C airspace area. (in the vicinity of U.S. Route 27). VFR designing proposed modifications to the aircraft that are not in communication Miami International Airport (MIA), Developments Since the Origination of with ATC routinely transit this area and, Class B airspace area, and to convert the the FLL Class C Airspace Area in doing so, they climb or descend FLL Class C airspace area to Class B Despite significant increases in through the final approach courses and airspace. Participants in the Committee aircraft operations and passenger the downwind legs for FLL arrivals to included representatives from the enplanements at FLL over the years, the runways 10L and 10R requiring Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association FLL Class C airspace area has not been commercial pilots to alter their flight (AOPA), Miami-Dade Aviation modified since its inception in 1986. path or altitude resulting in a disruption Department, Miami-Dade Police In 2014, runway 10R/28L was of the orderly flow of arrivals to the Department Aviation Unit, Florida DOT, extended from 5,276 feet to 8,000 feet in airport. Closing this airspace gap would Broward County Aviation Department, length. The extension increased airport enhance safety for FLL traffic. Opa-Locka Helicopters, ADF Airways, capacity by making two runways 3. Increases workload for air traffic Sheltair Aviation, National Jets, Aerial available to larger aircraft types instead controllers due to the need for Banners, Delta Connection, Florida Aero of one. additional vectoring of FLL arrivals and Club, and Van Wagner Aerial Media. In 2008, FLL hosted 309,624 total departures to ensure separation from operations, and 11,400,548 passenger Discussion of Ad Hoc Committee VFR aircraft not in communication with Recommendations enplanements. By 2019, these numbers ATC. had grown to 331,455 total operations, The Ad Hoc Committee submitted and 17,950,989 passenger Benefits of Modifying the FLL Class C three recommendations for the FAA to enplanements. With these figures, FLL Airspace Area consider in designing proposed actually meets the criteria to be a Modifications of the current FLL Class modifications of the MIA Class B candidate for the establishment of a C airspace area would enhance safety by airspace area, and the proposed Class B airspace area. In 2009, the FAA lessening the likelihood of FLL arrivals conversion of the FLL Class C airspace considered converting the FLL Class C and departures encountering unknown area to Class B airspace. airspace area to Class B airspace. aircraft that are not in contact with ATC. The Committee recommended that the However, as discussed later in this The unique combination of high FAA align the boundaries of the Class NPRM, the FAA decided that the volumes of general aviation and B airspace with prominent geographical airspace safety and efficiency goals commercial operations, plus intensive features (visual landmarks) whenever could be satisfied by expanding the FLL student pilot training, and transiting possible. The FAA agrees and tries to adopt the Class C airspace area instead. VFR aircraft that take place in the use of geographical features whenever congested FLL terminal area support a Impact of FLL Class C Airspace Area possible. However, areas that overlie the proposal to expand the FLL Class C Configuration on Operations Atlantic Ocean and the Florida airspace area in the interest of safety Everglades lack prominent landmarks. The current FLL Class C airspace area and the efficient use of the airspace. is not sufficient to accommodate the The FAA believes that users would Currently, there are approximately 25 volume and diversity of aircraft benefit from participation in the VFR checkpoints, four VFR waypoints, operations in the congested South proposed expanded availability of Class and five latitude/longitude points Florida airspace, nor the traffic patterns C services around FLL which include: depicted on the VFR Flyway Planning required by the increasing numbers of sequencing of all aircraft to the primary Chart in the MIA/FLL area. The FAA is turbojet operations at FLL. airport (FLL); standard IFR services to considering additional points to The current FLL Class C airspace IFR aircraft; separation, traffic enhance VFR navigation in the area. The Committee recommended that the configuration has the following impacts advisories, and safety alerts between IFR FAA establish a VFR Corridor between on operations at FLL: and VFR aircraft; and, mandatory traffic 1. Insufficient Class C airspace is 3,000 feet and 5,000 feet mean sea level advisories and safety alerts between available to provide for the most (MSL) that extends from the northern VFR aircraft. efficient arrival and departure edge of FLL’s airspace to the southern operations at FLL. Significant numbers Local Area Airport Identifiers edge of MIA’s airspace, to permit north- of visual flight rules (VFR) aircraft, For reference, the following airport south transition of aircraft. The which are not in contact with air traffic identifiers are used in this NPRM: Committee suggested that this would be control (ATC), routinely operate in the BCT Boca Raton Airport similar to the Los Angeles Special Flight same airspace outside of the FLL Class FLL Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood Rules Area, which traverses the Los C area that is also used by aircraft International Airport Angeles Class B airspace. Very High operating to and from FLL. Under the FXE Fort Lauderdale Executive Frequency Omnidirectional Range proposal, these VFR aircraft would be Airport (VOR) radials should be used to define required to establish contact with ATC HWO North Perry Airport the centerline of the Corridor enabling enabling greater efficiency. MIA Miami International Airport both VOR and GPS equipped aircraft to 2. Controllers must alter the approach OPF Opa Locka Executive navigate the corridor. profile of instrument flight rules (IFR) PMP Pompano Beach Airpark The FAA could not adopt this arrival traffic when unknown VFR TMB Miami Executive Airport recommendation because a VFR aircraft are transitioning a gap between X51 Miami Homestead General corridor is essentially a ‘‘tunnel’’ the existing Miami (MIA) Class B and Aviation Airport through Class B airspace within which FLL Class C airspace areas. This gap, aircraft may operate without an ATC which is approximately 4–5 nautical Pre-NPRM Public Input Clearance or communication with ATC. miles (NM) wide, exists in the airspace In 2010, the FAA initiated action to For this reason, a VFR Corridor is not between the current 10 NM radius of the form an Ad Hoc Committee (Committee) feasible for this area based on

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operational constraints such as traffic separate NPRM. (86 FR 12868, March 5, staffing be provided to handle the volume and traffic flows. MIA arrival 2021). higher number of VFR aircraft traffic descends from 8,000 feet MSL to transitioning the area. Discussion of Informal Airspace 3,000 feet MSL in the downwind leg. The proposed airspace change would Meeting Comments Departures climb to 5,000 feet MSL affect the Miami Terminal Radar initially, and aircraft executing a go- As announced in the Federal Register Approach Control (TRACON) controller around climb to either 3,000 feet MSL on December 4, 2012, the FAA workload with an anticipated increase or 4,000 feet MSL. For FLL, arrivals conducted three informal airspace of aircraft requesting flight following descend from 6,000 feet MSL to 3,000 meetings: January 28, 2013, at the Wings services. Miami TRACON provides IFR feet MSL in the downwind leg. Over Miami Air Museum, Miami, FL; services to traffic operating to and from Departures climb to 3,000 feet MSL January 29, 2013, at Miami Dade FLL. The comment is valid and actions initially, and aircraft executing a go- College, Miami, FL; and January 30, have been taken to address this concern. around climb to 2,000 feet MSL or 3,000 2013, Miramar Town Center, Miramar, Considering the anticipated greater feet MSL. Since aircraft could operate in FL. (77 FR 71734). Additionally, as workload, the FAA has increased the the corridor without an ATC clearance announced in the Federal Register on utilization of additional radar positions or communication with ATC, this April 1, 2019, the FAA also held one that provide relief for controllers would present a safety hazard, informal airspace meeting on June 12, working the Opa Locka Executive especially during irregular operations, 2019, at Broward College, Pembroke Airport (OPF)/North Perry Airport such as weather impacting the normal Pines, FL. (84 FR 12146). These (HWO) area. These additional positions arrival and departure routes. meetings provided interested airspace split the workload in half (east side and Alternatively, there is a charted VFR users with an opportunity to present west side) and provide extra capacity to Flyway below 3,000 feet MSL, running their views and offer recommendations handle flight following services. It is generally north and south, that is regarding the planned modification of suggested that pilots consider obtaining the FLL Class C airspace area. The FAA located beneath the western side of the a discrete transponder code from air received comments from 32 individuals MIA Class B airspace area. Additionally, traffic control before takeoff to ensure in response to the four meetings. The an east-west oriented Flyway below that flight following in VFR conditions FAA received a number of comments 2,000 feet MSL is located to the south can commence shortly after departure. from the January 2013 meetings that One commenter suggested that the of Hollywood North Perry airport pertained specifically to the proposed FAA consider a VFR Corridor within the (HWO), and to the north of Miami-Opa modification of the MIA Class B Class C airspace that takes VFR aircraft Locka Executive airport (OPF). airspace area. Those comments are from the coast to overhead FLL at 1,500 The Committee recommended that the addressed in a separate NPRM that feet MSL southbound, and 2,000 feet FAA develop ‘‘shoreline transitions’’ for proposes to modify the MIA Class B MSL northbound, and back out to the VFR aircraft through the Class B airspace. The NPRM was published in coast. airspace. Specifically, this would the Federal Register on March 5, 2021 The procedures for overflights at FLL accommodate pilots who desire to (86 FR 12868). You may read the MIA are governed by a Letter of Agreement operate over or near the shoreline east Class B NPRM on the internet at https:// (LOA) between MIA ATCT and FLL of FLL. The Committee added that the www.regulations.gov. Enter the search ATCT. Aircraft operating from the coast FAA should publish information on term FAA–2020–0490. to transition over FLL may currently Sectional and Terminal Area Charts contact FLL ATCT to transition at or (TAC) to advise aircraft requesting January 2013 Informal Airspace Meeting below 1,000 feet MSL along the shoreline transitions to contact MIA Comments shoreline. Aircraft transitioning VFR Approach; including frequencies, Many commenters asked that the FLL over FLL, in communication with MIA designated entry and exit points, Class C airspace boundaries be based on TRACON, are provided transition at or expected altitudes, and times requests visual ground references such as above 2,500 feet MSL. The 2,500-foot may be approved. highways and landmarks to assist VFR restriction is intended to allow aircraft The FAA reviewed this pilots in identifying the lateral on a missed approach climb to 2,000 recommendation and, although boundaries of the area. One commenter feet MSL per the LOA. A designated shoreline transitions do exist in the wrote that the FAA should consider a VFR corridor at 1,500 feet MSL or 2,000 Miami area, due to the close proximity physical feature, such as University feet MSL is not feasible due to traffic of FLL to the shoreline, a shoreline Avenue, to define the western side of volume and the provisions of the LOA. transition is not feasible in that area. the Class C surface area’s 7 NM radius. Several commenters were concerned After full consideration of the The FAA agrees and has incorporated that the Class C expansion would Committee’s discussions and well-known roads such as U.S. Route encroach upon student pilot training in recommendations, the FAA decided to 27, I–75, Oakland Park Boulevard, etc., the practice areas, such as alert areas A– pursue an alternative airspace design for into the proposed description of the FLL 291B and A–291C, by reducing the FLL. Rather than converting the Class C Class C airspace area. Regarding a airspace available for training in this airspace area at FLL to Class B airspace, reference for the surface area, a suitable congested area. Additionally, a the FAA proposes to retain, but expand, pilotage landmark that is already commenter noted that numerous flight the existing FLL Class C airspace area. charted is the Snake Creek Canal that schools operate out of FXE. There is This alternative would provide all the runs parallel to Flamingo Road in concern that the proposed northern benefits that could be achieved with the Broward County. The canal is about 1 to boundary of the Class C airspace area original FLL Class B concept but with 2 miles outside the western edge of the could eliminate an avenue for student less impact on local VFR and general surface area. Use of that visual landmark pilots transitioning to and from the aviation operations. This NPRM would ensure that VFR pilots remain practice areas. The commenter argued proposes modifications to the FLL Class clear of the surface area. that this might cause flight schools to C airspace area. The proposed A commenter wrote that, with the cease operations at FXE. modifications of the MIA Class B expansion of the Class C airspace area, The current floor of Class C airspace airspace area was addressed in a it is important that adequate ATC over FXE is at 1,200 feet MSL. The FAA

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proposes to establish Class C Area F A commenter highlighted another implemented, Flyways should be (described below) over FXE. Area F concern about the current Class C created for both VFR and IFR traffic would be bounded in the north along configuration involving FXE. The whose destinations are within the South lat. 26°13′53″N (aligned with the eastern commenter stated that when FXE ATCT Florida area. portion of Atlantic Boulevard located in issues a right downwind departure off The FAA acknowledges these Pompano Beach), which lies to the runway 9, the pilot has to rush to get concerns. However, considering this north of FXE. To the south of FXE, the acknowledged by Miami Approach in extremely busy and congested South southern boundary of Area F would be order to not violate the Class C airspace Florida airspace that includes intensive defined by lat. 26°10′03″N (aligned with area. The commenter asked if the north student flight training, a high volume of the eastern most portion of Oakland end of the Class C could be sliced off at VFR transit operations, as well as large Park Boulevard located in Lauderdale Oakland Park Boulevard; or, if not, numbers of commercial operations, the Beach). The floor of Class C airspace in could the floor of the Class C north of proposed FLL Class C airspace Area F would be 2,500 feet MSL instead Oakland Park Boulevard be raised to modifications are essential to of the current 1,200 feet MSL. The 1,600 feet MSL or more. maintaining safety and reducing the risk change would provide more room for The FAA determined that the of midair collisions in the terminal area. operations to and from FXE without the northern boundary of the FLL Class C A north-south oriented VFR Flyway, need for pilots to enter Class C airspace. airspace area could not be set along below 3,000 feet MSL, is currently A commenter said that traffic flying to Oakland Park Boulevard as suggested. depicted on the Miami VFR Flyway and from North Perry Airport (HWO) Oakland Park Boulevard conflicts with Planning Chart (on the reverse side of and Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF) the proposed Class C surface area. The the Miami Terminal Area Chart). This will be boxed in by the Class C 1,200- current Class C extends well above Flyway is located beneath the western foot MSL shelf causing them to fly low Oakland Park Boulevard. Setting the side of the Miami Class B airspace area, when travelling to and from the northern boundary of the Class C along and the proposed FLL Class C airspace northern areas. The commenter also Atlantic Boulevard instead provides area. The FAA is also considering stated that access to FXE and Pompano more vectoring room north of FLL. The additional Flyways though the area. Airpark (PMP) would be greatly proposed Class C modification would June 2019 Informal Airspace Meeting decreased by the requirement to fly establish Area F, with a floor of 2,500 Comments below 1,200 feet MSL. feet MSL, over FXE. This would provide more room that is beneath the Class C Aircraft operating to and from HWO Over 60 people attended the June airspace to accommodate the downwind and OPF can still transition below the 2019 informal airspace meeting. departure. Two commenters expressed concerns MIA Class B airspace area below 3,000 Two commenters raised the issue that that receiving VFR flight following in feet MSL to join the charted VFR setting the Class C airspace floor at the area can be challenging due to air Flyways beneath the MIA Class B and 1,200-foot MSL, 14 NM from the airport, the proposed FLL Class C airspace areas. as contained in the original proposal, traffic controller workload, and that The 2,500-foot MSL Class C floor in the seems unprecedented. The commenter consideration should be given to proposed Area F (discussed above) suggested some interim altitude, such as adequate staffing to provide this would enhance access to HWO and 1,600 feet MSL, would give users more additional service routinely. This PMP. Note that PMP is outside the flexibility. comment was also received at the proposed northern boundary of the After consideration of the comment, January 2013 informal airspace Class C airspace area. the FAA is modifying the proposal by meetings. Another commenter flying from HWO adding a FLL Class C Subarea E The proposed airspace change would said that the western most edge of the (described below) that would be affect the Miami Terminal Radar FLL Class C airspace area should run bounded on the east by Interstate I–75, Approach Control (TRACON) controller along U.S. Route 27. According to the and on the west by U.S. Route 27. The workload with an anticipated increase commenter, for students flying out over proposed floor of the Class C airspace in of aircraft requesting flight following the Everglades, U.S. Route 27 is the last Area E would be 1,500 feet MSL instead services. Miami TRACON provides IFR visual reference they could use to tell if of the original 1,200 feet MSL. Aircraft services to traffic operating to and from they are clear of the Class C airspace operating at FLL already overfly this FLL. The comment is valid and actions and it is safe to climb. Without that area. The objective of this airspace have been taken to address this concern. reference, according to the commenter, proposal is to provide the least Considering the anticipated greater students would have to fly out much restrictive, yet safe operation in the workload, the FAA has increased the farther to ensure they are actually clear terminal area. utilization of additional radar positions of the Class C airspace. One commenter contended that ATC that provide relief for controllers U.S. Route 27 marks the eastern never clears aircraft through Class C working the Opa Locka Executive boundary of proposed FLL Class C Area airspace, except for occasional direct Airport (OPF)/North Perry Airport C, which would extend westward to the overflights. (HWO) area. These additional positions 25 NM radius of FLL. The floor of Area FAA records show that, in the 12 split the workload in half (east side and C would be at 3,000 feet MSL. U.S. months ending May 31, 2017, FLL west side) and provide extra capacity to Route 27 could still be used as a visual ATCT worked 313,802 operations with handle flight following services. It is reference to indicate the point beyond 303 IFR overflights and 16,234 VFR suggested that pilots consider obtaining which an altitude below 3,000 feet MSL overflights. a discrete transponder code from air would be clear of the proposed FLL A commenter stated that the traffic control before takeoff to ensure Class C airspace area. Additionally, a substantial extensions of Class C that flight following in VFR conditions canal intersecting a pumping station airspace east and west of FLL would can commence shortly after departure. along Interstate I–75 can be used as a force pilots to fly deeper into the One commenter was concerned that visual landmark for the western most everglades or farther out to sea to avoid the expansion of the FLL Class C portion of Area C. There is also a major the Class C airspace. The commenter airspace area would create a precedent rest area on the highway at that location. added that, if the changes are for other locations.

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The purpose of Class C airspace is to modified to provide a cutout with a The Proposal reduce the risk of midair collisions in higher floor allowing increased the terminal area. A number of clearance for VFR access to Fort The FAA is proposing an amendment considerations are evaluated before Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE). to 14 CFR part 71 to modify the FLL determining whether an airport qualifies Class C airspace area by expanding the Based on previous public comments lateral dimensions to the east and west for the establishment or modification of with the same concern, the FAA raised a Class C airspace area. Proposed Class of the airport, and lowering of some the proposed floor of the Class C airspace floors to enhance safety in the C airspace area designs are based on airspace shelf over FXE to 2,500 feet site-specific factors such as traffic Fort Lauderdale terminal area (see the MSL and moved the proposed northern attached chart). volume and complexity. Class C airspace boundary southward to The current FLL Class C airspace area A commenter suggested a north/south align along the eastern portion of consists of two concentric circles corridor be provided through the FLL Atlantic Boulevard, located in Pompano centered on the airport reference point: Class C airspace area. Beach. These changes allow VFR aircraft Procedures for overflights at FLL are (1) That airspace extending upward to safely maintain separation from FLL governed by a LOA between Miami from the surface to 4,000 feet MSL arrival and departure traffic, while Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) within a 5 NM radius of the airport; and maximizing the amount of operational and FLL ATCT. Current procedures (2) that airspace extending upward from airspace available for pilots operating allow aircraft to transition over FLL at 1,200 feet MSL to 4,000 feet MSL within VFR. 2,500 feet MSL under two-way radio a 10 NM radius of the airport. communication with ATC at Miami One commenter requested the FAA (excluding the airspace within the TRACON; or at low level over the form a new Ad Hoc Committee to adjacent Miami Class B airspace area). shoreline after establishing two-way provide updated recommendations This proposal would update the FLL radio communication with FLL ATCT. regarding the proposed airspace design. airport reference point coordinates to Both transitions provide protection from The FAA originated the Ad Hoc read ‘‘lat. 26°04′18″ N, long. 80°08′59″ aircraft departing/arriving at FLL. Committee concept as a means to get W’’ which reflects the latest information Currently, if ATC is unable to approve preliminary user input during the initial in the Airport Master Records file. In a transition request, the charted VFR design phase of Class B and C airspace addition, the proposal would Flyways to the west of FLL are available proposals, prior to the issuance of an reconfigure the Class C airspace area as an option. NPRM. from the two concentric circles design, Another commenter said that ATC The FAA carefully considered the to a more rectangular shape consisting LOAs should be published for easy request to form a second Ad Hoc of seven sub-areas identified by the access by pilots. Committee. Although significant time letters A though G. The foot print of the As an initial matter, this comment has elapsed since the Committee area would be expanded to the east and falls outside the scope of this submitted its report, its west, but the current 4,000-foot MSL rulemaking. Moreover, LOAs between recommendations remain valid. After ceiling of the Class C airspace area ATC facilities outline procedures full consideration of the Committee’s would be retained. The proposed between facilities to allow for a standard concerns and recommendations, modifications are described below. In operation, such as interfacility including the Committee’s stated desire developing these modifications, the coordination, etc. LOAs do not dictate that the FAA mitigate the impact to FAA has considered the input received procedures that pilots who are not operators outside the Class B airspace from the Ad Hoc Committee, and the operating under ATC instructions need area, and improve the design originally informal airspace meetings. to follow. Because LOAs outline the presented to the Committee, the FAA re- handling of aircraft and interaction Area A. The proposed Area A is a evaluated the airspace design between ATC facilities, they are not modification of the current surface area requirements for the airspace made readily available to pilots. that extends from ground level upward surrounding MIA and FLL. Based on Whenever a pilot is uncertain about an to 4,000 feet MSL. Area A would be that re-evaluation, the FAA will pursue ATC clearance or instruction, that pilot expanded from the current 5 NM radius the alternative to retain, but modify, must immediately request clarification of FLL, to a 7 NM radius of the airport. Class C airspace at FLL, as well as It would be bounded on the north by lat. from ATC. ° ′ ″ A commenter stated that expansion of modifying the MIA Class B airspace. 26 10 03 N (the eastern most portion of the FLL Class C airspace area should This would result in less impact to the Oakland Park Boulevard located in conform to readily recognized VFR and general aviation communities. Lauderdale Beach); and bounded on the landmarks, such as canals, and streets, Further, the public comments received south by a 15 NM radius of the Miami in response to the informal airspace International Airport; and on the to describe the boundaries. ° ′ ″ The FAA agrees and, where feasible, meetings held in 2013 and 2019 led to southeast by lat. 26 00 39 N (the eastern has amended the proposed FLL Class C changes that were incorporated into the most portion of Hollywood Boulevard airspace area description to use various proposed airspace designs. located in Hollywood). streets, such as U.S. Route 27, Interstate Based on the above, the FAA Setting the northern boundary of Area 75, Oakland Park Boulevard, etc., to concluded that sufficient initial A along lat. 26°10′03″N would allow define the boundaries. feedback was received so that the FAA Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) Four commenters cited concerns that could develop and publish the airspace to continue using south downwind the originally proposed northern proposal in an NPRM. The NPRM’s 60- departures from the airport and return boundary of the FLL Class C airspace day comment period provides an most of the FXE Class D airspace area area, located just south of Pompano additional opportunity for the public to altitudes to FXE ATCT for their use. The Beach Airpark (PMP), with a floor of submit their views on the proposed FLL proposed southeastern boundary of Area 1,200 feet MSL, would interfere with Class C airspace modification. A would allow aircraft departing North Class D airspace operations at FXE and Therefore, the FAA has decided against Perry Airport (HWO) and Opa Locka PMP. The commenters requested that reforming an Ad Hoc Committee for this Executive Airport (OPF) more room to the Class C airspace north of FLL be proposal. transition to the east overwater.

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Area B. Area B, located west of Area wide, exists in the airspace between the relocation of the northern Class C A, would extend upward from 1,200 feet current 10 NM radius of FLL’s Class C airspace boundary to be aligned with MSL to 4,000 feet MSL. It would be airspace (to the west of the airport), and Atlantic Boulevard, provides a number bounded on the north by lat. the existing MIA Class B airspace area of benefits, including: The use of visual 26°10′03″N; on the west by State Road to the northwest of MIA (in the vicinity references for airspace boundaries; 869/Sawgrass Expressway, Interstate of U.S. Route 27). VFR aircraft that are better access for VFR pilots to the FXE 595 and Interstate 75; on the south by not in communication with ATC and PMP areas; additional room below the 15 NM radius of Miami International frequently transit this gap and are Class C airspace to accommodate Airport; and on the east by the 7 NM climbing or descending through the downwind departures from FXE; better radius of FLL (the western boundary of final approach courses and the access for the flight schools based at Area A). The use of existing major downwind legs for FLL arrivals to FXE and PMP to airspace that is roadways would give VFR pilots better runways 10L/10R. The proposed design regularly used for flight training; and awareness of the airspace boundaries. of Area E is intended to close this gap providing FXE and PMP ATCTs access Area C. Area C would be located at to enhance safety for both FLL traffic to more altitudes within their Class D the western end of the Class C and the transiting VFR aircraft. The airspace areas. expansion. It would extend upward original proposal set the Class C Area G. Area G would extend upward from 3,000 feet MSL to 4,000 feet MSL. airspace floor in this area at 1,200 feet from 1,200 feet MSL to 4,000 feet MSL. Area C would be bounded on the north MSL. Due to concerns about restricting The area boundaries would begin at a by lat. 26°13′53″N (aligned with the VFR aircraft transiting the area, the point northeast of FLL where the 7 NM eastern portion of Atlantic Boulevard proposed Area E floor is raised to 1,500 radius of FLL intersects lat. 26°10′03″N located in Pompano Beach) (which is feet MSL to give VFR aircraft more room (the eastern most portion of Oakland also the proposed northern boundary of to transition north and south. The use Park Boulevard located in Lauderdale FLL Class C airspace area); on the west of existing major roadways to mark the beach); thence moving clockwise along by the 25 NM radius of FLL; on the boundaries gives VFR pilots better ° ′ ″ the 7 NM radius of FLL to a point that south by lat. 25 57 48 N; on the situational awareness of the lateral ° ′ ″ southeast by the 15 NM radius of MIA; confines of Area E. intersects lat. 26 00 39 N (the eastern and on the east by U.S. Route 27. Route Area F. Area F would extend upward most portion of Hollywood Boulevard located in Hollywood); thence moving 27 was selected as the eastern boundary from 2,500 feet MSL to 4,000 feet MSL. ° ′ ″ based on suggestions that visual The area’s boundaries would begin at a east along lat. 26 00 39 N to a point that references be used to provide better point northwest of FLL where U.S. intersects the 15 NM radius of FLL; situational awareness for VFR pilots. Route 27 intersects lat. 26°13′53″N thence moving counterclockwise along Area D. Area D would be located at (aligned with the eastern portion of the 15 NM radius of FLL to a point that ° ′ ″ the eastern end of the Class C Atlantic Boulevard in Pompano Beach); intersects lat. 26 10 03 N; thence ° ′ ″ expansion. It would extend upward thence moving east along lat. moving west along lat. 26 10 03 N, to from 3,000 feet MSL to 4,000 feet MSL. 26°13′53″N to a point that intersects the the point of beginning. Area G would be It would be bounded on the north by lat. 20 NM radius of FLL; thence moving located between Areas A and F. 26°13′53″N (aligned with the eastern clockwise along the 20 NM radius of In addition, this action proposes to portion of Atlantic Boulevard located in FLL to a point that intersects lat. remove the Class E airspace extension to Pompano Beach); on the east by the 25 26°00′39″N; (the eastern most portion of the FLL Class C airspace surface area NM radius of FLL; on the south by lat. Hollywood Boulevard located in (which would become Class C within 26°00′39″N (the eastern most portion of Hollywood); thence moving west along Area A). The proposed expansion of Hollywood Boulevard located in lat. 26°00′39″N to a point that intersects Area A from the current 5 NM radius, Hollywood); and on the west by the 20 the 15 NM radius of FLL; thence moving to a 7 NM radius, would overlie the NM radius of FLL. Area D would form counter-clockwise along the 15 NM Class E airspace extension rendering it the eastern most section of the proposed radius of FLL to a point that intersects unnecessary. FLL Class C airspace area. In the lat. 26°10′03″N (the eastern most portion Class C airspace areas are published original design, the Class C floor in Area of Oakland Park Boulevard located in in paragraph 4000 of FAA Order D was proposed to be 2,500 feet MSL. Lauderdale Beach); thence moving west 7400.11E, dated July 21, 2020 and To accommodate concerns, the along lat. 26°10′03″N to a point that effective September 15, 2002, which is proposed floor is raised to 3,000 feet intersects U.S. route 27; thence moving incorporated by reference in 14 CFR MSL to give VFR pilots a little more north along U.S. Route 27 to the point 71.1. Class E airspace areas designated room to transition beneath the area. of beginning. Area F forms the northern as an extension to a Class C surface area Area E. Area E would extend upward shelf of the FLL Class C airspace area, from 1,500 feet MSL to 4,000 feet MSL. running east and west between areas C are published in paragraph 6003 of FAA It would be bounded on the north by lat. and D, as well as a north/south segment Order 7400.11E. The Class C airspace 26°10′03″N (the eastern most portion of running between Areas G and D. area and Class E airspace extension Oakland Park Boulevard located in With today’s FLL Class C airspace modifications proposed in this Lauderdale Beach); on the east by the configuration, the floor of Class C document would be published north-south portion of Interstate I–75 airspace over FXE is 1,200 feet MSL. subsequently in the Order. and State Road 869/Sawgrass This 1,200-foot floor extends right up to Paperwork Reduction Act Expressway; on the south by the 15 NM PMP. Within the proposed Area F, the radius of MIA; and on the west by U.S. Class C airspace floor would be raised The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 Route 27. Area E would be located to 2,500 feet MSL over FXE, and the (44 U.S.C. 3507(d)) requires that the between Areas B and C. northern boundary of Class C airspace FAA consider the impact of paperwork A goal of the design of Area E is to would be moved farther to the south of and other information collection resolve an issue caused by the PMP and aligned with the eastern burdens imposed on the public. The configurations of the current MIA Class portion of Atlantic Boulevard. This FAA has determined that there is no B airspace and the FLL Class C airspace proposed 2,500-foot MSL Class C new information collection requirement areas. A gap, approximately 4–5 NM airspace shelf over FXE, and southward associated with this proposed rule.

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Regulatory Notices and Analyses operations in the congested South including small businesses, not-for- Changes to Federal regulations must Florida airspace, nor the traffic pattern profit organizations, and small undergo several economic analyses. required by the increasing numbers of governmental jurisdictions. First, Executive Order 12866 and turbojet operations at FLL. The goals of Agencies must perform a review to determine whether a rule will have a Executive Order 13563 direct that each the proposal are to reduce the risk of significant economic impact on a Federal agency shall propose or adopt a midair collisions and increase efficiency substantial number of small entities. If regulation only upon a reasoned of air traffic operations in the FLL the agency determines that it will, the determination that the benefits of the terminals. The proposed expansion to Class C agency must prepare a regulatory intended regulation justify its costs. airspace would affect the VFR and flexibility analysis as described in the Second, the Regulatory Flexibility Act general aviation community. VFR RFA. However, if an agency determines of 1980 (Pub. L. 96–354) requires operators would only need to make that a rule is not expected to have a agencies to analyze the economic minor adjustments to accommodate the significant economic impact on a impact of regulatory changes on small expansion. As mentioned above, the substantial number of small entities, entities. Third, the Trade Agreements FAA considered recommendations from section 605(b) of the RFA provides that Act (Pub. L. 96–39) prohibits agencies an Ad Hoc Committee as well as the the head of the agency may so certify from setting standards that create four informal airspace meetings from and a regulatory flexibility analysis is unnecessary obstacles to the foreign the stakeholders on the planned not required. The certification must commerce of the United States. In modifications to the FLL airspace. The include a statement providing the developing U.S. standards, this Trade feedback resulted in changes to the factual basis for this determination, and Act requires agencies to consider airspace design with the intent of the reasoning should be clear. international standards and, where maintaining safety and minimizing the The proposed rule would modify appropriate, that they be the basis of impact to operators using the Class C airspace around FLL. The U.S. standards. Fourth, the Unfunded surrounding airspace. Additionally, change would affect general aviation Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. VFR operators can also use the current operators using the airspace at or near 104–4) requires agencies to prepare a north-south charted VFR flyway below FLL. Operators flying VFR would need written assessment of the costs, benefits, the 3,000-foot Class B floor to the west to adjust their flight paths to avoid the and other effects of proposed or final of MIA, which enables pilots to fly modified Class C airspace. However, the rules that include a Federal mandate beneath the Class B, and east-west modifications to Class C airspace are likely to result in the expenditure by flyway below 2000 MSL located to the intended to be the least restrictive State, local, or tribal governments, in the south of HWO, or to the north of Miami option while enhancing safety. aggregate, or by the private sector, of OPF. Therefore, the FAA expects the Additionally, VFR operators can also $100 million or more annually (adjusted Class B modifications in this proposal use the current north-south charted VFR for inflation with base year of 1995). would result in minimal cost to VFR flyway below the 3,000-foot Class B This portion of the preamble operators. The FAA requests comments floor to the west of MIA, which enables summarizes the FAA’s analysis of the on the benefits and costs of this pilots to fly beneath the Class B, and economic impacts of this proposed rule. proposal to inform the final rule. east-west flyway below 2000 MSL In conducting these analyses, the FAA The discussion presented in this located to the south of HWO, or to the has determined that this proposed rule: section reflects conditions that predate north of Miami OPF. VFR pilots have (1) Is expected to have a minimal cost the public health emergency concerning the option to contact ATC at Miami impact, (2) is not an economically the novel coronavirus disease (COVID– TRACON or FLL ATCT, and request ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ as 19) in 2020. At the time of writing, there flight following, if desired. Therefore, as defined in section 3(f) of Executive is uncertainty surrounding the timing of provided in section 605(b), the head of Order 12866, (3) is not significant under recovery and the long-term effects from the FAA certifies that this rulemaking DOT’s administrative procedure rule on the public health emergency. To the would not result in a significant rulemaking at 49 CFR 5.13; (4) not have extent that there are lingering or lasting economic impact on a substantial a significant economic impact on a changes to general aviation and air number of small entities. substantial number of small entities; (5) carrier operations, the benefits and costs International Trade Impact Assessment does not create unnecessary obstacles to of the FLL Class C airspace modification the foreign commerce of the United in this proposal may vary relative to the The Trade Agreements Act of 1979 States; and (6) does not impose an level of future operations. (Pub. L. 96–39), as amended by the unfunded mandate on state, local, or Uruguay Round Agreements Act (Pub. tribal governments, or on the private Regulatory Flexibility Determination L. 103–465), prohibits Federal agencies sector by exceeding the threshold The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 from establishing standards or engaging identified above. These analyses are (Pub. L. 96–354) (RFA) establishes ‘‘as a in related activities that create summarized below. principle of regulatory issuance that unnecessary obstacles to the foreign As discussed above, the FAA agencies shall endeavor, consistent with commerce of the United States. determined that changes put forth in the objectives of the rule and of Pursuant to these Acts, the this proposed rule would increase applicable statutes, to fit regulatory and establishment of standards is not airspace safety and efficiency. The informational requirements to the scale considered an unnecessary obstacle to proposed rule would reconfigure and of the businesses, organizations, and the foreign commerce of the United expand the FLL Class C airspace. governmental jurisdictions subject to States, so long as the standard has a Despite significant increases in aircraft regulation.’’ To achieve this principle, legitimate domestic objective, such as operations and passenger enplanements agencies are required to solicit and the protection of safety, and does not over the years, the FLL Class C airspace consider flexible regulatory proposals operate in a manner that excludes has not been modified since its and to explain the rationale for their imports that meet this objective. The inception in 1986. The current Class C actions to assure that such proposals are statute also requires consideration of airspace area is not sufficient to given serious consideration.’’ The RFA international standards and, where accommodate the volume of aircraft covers a wide-range of small entities, appropriate, that they be the basis for

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U.S. standards. The FAA has assessed The United States is a contracting state effective September 15, 2020, is the potential effect of this proposed rule to the Convention. Article 3(d) of the amended as follows: and determined that it would improve Convention provides that participating Paragraph 4000—Subpart C—Class C safety and is consistent with the Trade state aircraft will be operated in Airspace Agreements Act. international airspace with due regard * * * * * Unfunded Mandates Assessment for the safety of civil aircraft. Since this proposal involves, in part, the ASO FL C Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Title II of the Unfunded Mandates designation of navigable airspace International Airport, FL Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–4) outside the United States, the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International requires each Federal agency to prepare Administrator consulted with the Airport, FL a written statement assessing the effects Secretary of State and the Secretary of (Lat. 26°04′18″N, long. 80°08′59″W) of any Federal mandate in a proposed or Defense in accordance with the Boundaries final agency rule that may result in an provisions of Executive Order 10854. expenditure of $100 million or more (in Area A. That airspace extending upward The Department of State responded from the surface to and including 4,000 feet 1995 dollars) in any one year by State, with no objection to the proposed local, and tribal governments, in the MSL within a 7 nautical mile radius of Fort expansion of the Miami Class B and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, aggregate, or by the private sector; such Lauderdale Class C airspace areas. The excluding the airspace North of lat. 26°10′03″ a mandate is deemed to be a ‘‘significant Department of Defense Policy Board on N (the eastern most portion of Oakland Park regulatory action.’’ The FAA currently Federal Aviation (PBFA) concurred with Boulevard located in Lauderdale Beach), and uses an inflation-adjusted value of $155 comment on the proposal stating the bounded on the south by a 15 nautical mile million in $100 million. This proposed following: ‘‘We would like to document radius of Miami International Airport, and on rule does not contain such a mandate; the southeast by lat. 26°00′39″ N (the eastern our concerns that extending these areas most portion of Hollywood Boulevard therefore, the requirements of Title II of into international airspace places the Act do not apply. located in Hollywood). additional restrictions and equipage Area B. That airspace extending upward ICAO Considerations requirements on aircraft who normally from 1,200 feet MSL to and including 4,000 transit this airspace. Additionally we feet MSL beginning at a point northwest of As part of this proposal relates to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International navigable airspace outside the United believe such ATC expansions could set a precedent and encourage/allow Airport at the intersection of a 7 nautical States, this notice is submitted in mile radius of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood accordance with the International Civil foreign nations to exert more restrictive ° ′ ″ control measures in other international International Airport and lat. 26 10 03 N, Aviation Organization (ICAO) thence moving west along lat. 26°10′03″ N International Standards and airspaces with no limits to the lateral (the eastern most portion of Oakland Park Recommended Practices. confines, all in the name of commerce Boulevard located in Lauderdale Beach), to a The application of International and safety.’’ point that intersects State Road 869/Sawgrass Expressway, thence moving south along State Standards and Recommended Practices Environmental Review by the Air Traffic Service, FAA, in areas Road 869/Sawgrass Expressway, [continuing This proposal will be subject to an south across the intersection of State Road outside the United States domestic environmental analysis in accordance 869/Sawgrass Expressway, Interstate 595, airspace, is governed by the Convention with FAA Order 1050.1F, and Interstate 75], and continuing south on International Civil Aviation. ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and along Interstate 75 to a point that intersects Specifically, the FAA is governed by a 15 nautical mile radius of Miami Procedures’’ prior to any FAA final Article 12 and Annex 11, which pertain International Airport, thence moving regulatory action. to the establishment of necessary air clockwise along the 15 nautical mile radius navigational facilities and services to List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 to a point that intersects the 7 nautical mile radius of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood promote the safe, orderly, and Airspace, Incorporation by reference, expeditious flow of civil air traffic. The International Airport, thence moving Navigation (air). clockwise along the 7 nautical mile radius to purpose of Article 12 and Annex 11 is the point of beginning. to ensure that civil aircraft operations The Proposed Amendment Area C. That airspace extending upward on international air routes are In consideration of the foregoing, the from 3,000 feet MSL to and including 4,000 performed under uniform conditions. feet MSL within an area bounded on the Federal Aviation Administration ° ′ ″ The International Standards and proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as north by lat. 26 13 53 N (aligned with the eastern portion of Atlantic Boulevard located Recommended Practices in Annex 11 follows: apply to airspace under the jurisdiction in Pompano Beach), on the west by a 25 of a contracting state, derived from PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, nautical mile radius of Fort Lauderdale- ICAO. Annex 11 provisions apply when Hollywood International Airport, on the B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR South by lat. 25°57′48″ N, on the southeast air traffic services are provided and a TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND by a 15 nautical mile radius of Miami contracting state accepts the REPORTING POINTS International Airport, and on the east by US responsibility of providing air traffic Route 27. services over high seas or in airspace of ■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 Area D. That airspace extending upward undetermined sovereignty. A continues to read as follows: from 3,000 feet MSL to and including 4,000 feet MSL within an area bounded on the contracting state accepting this Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40103, north by lat. 26°13′53″ N (aligned with the responsibility may apply the 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, eastern portion of Atlantic Boulevard located International Standards and 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. Recommended Practices that are in Pompano Beach), on the east by a 25 nautical mile radius of Fort Lauderdale- consistent with standards and practices § 71.1 [Amended] ■ Hollywood International Airport, on the utilized in its domestic jurisdiction. 2. The incorporation by reference in south by lat. 26°00′39″ N (the eastern most In accordance with Article 3 of the 14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal Aviation portion of Hollywood Boulevard located in Convention, state-owned aircraft are Administration Order 7400.11E, Hollywood), and on the west by a 20 nautical exempt from the Standards and Airspace Designations and Reporting mile radius of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Recommended Practices of Annex 11. Points, dated July 21, 2020, and International Airport.

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Area E. That airspace extending upward Hollywood International Airport, thence radius of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood from 1,500 feet MSL to and including 4,000 moving clockwise along the 20 nautical mile International Airport and lat. 26°10′03″ N feet MSL within an area bounded on the radius to a point that intersects lat. 26°00′39″ (the eastern most portion of Oakland Park ° ′ ″ north by lat. 26 10 03 N (the eastern most N (the eastern most portion of Hollywood Boulevard located in Lauderdale Beach), portion of Oakland Park Boulevard located in Boulevard located in Hollywood), thence thence moving clockwise along the 7 nautical Lauderdale Beach), on the east by the north- moving west to a point that intersects a 15 mile radius to a point that intersects lat. south portion of Interstate 75 and State Road nautical mile radius of Fort Lauderdale- 26°00′39″ N (the eastern most portion of 869/Sawgrass Expressway, on the south by a Hollywood International Airport, thence 15 nautical mile radius of Miami moving counter-clockwise along the 15 Hollywood Boulevard located in Hollywood), ° ′ ″ International Airport, and on the west by US nautical mile radius to a point that intersects thence moving east along lat. 26 00 39 N to Route 27. lat. 26°10′03″ N (the eastern most portion of a point that intersects a 15 nautical mile Area F. That airspace extending upward Oakland Park Boulevard located in radius of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood from 2,500 feet MSL to and including 4,000 Lauderdale Beach), thence moving west International Airport, thence moving feet MSL beginning northwest of Fort along lat. 26°10′03″ N to a point that counter-clockwise along the 15 nautical mile Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport intersects US Route 27, thence moving north radius to a point that intersects lat. 26°10′03″ at a point that intersects US Route 27 and lat. along US Route 27 to the point of beginning. N, thence moving west along lat. 26°10′03″ N ° ′ ″ 26 13 53 N (aligned with the eastern portion Area G. That airspace extending upward to the point of beginning. of Atlantic Boulevard located in Pompano from 1,200 feet MSL to and including 4,000 Beach), thence moving east along lat. feet MSL beginning northeast of Fort Paragraph 6003—Subpart E—Class E 26°13′53″ N to a point that intersects a 20 Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Airspace Areas Designated as an Extension nautical mile radius of Fort Lauderdale- at a point that intersects a 7 nautical mile to a Class C Surface Area.

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PROPOSED MODIFICATION OF THE FORT LAUDERDALE-HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CLASS C AIRSPACE AREA (Docket Number 18-A WA-3)

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BCT Boca Raton Airport FLL Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport FXE Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport HWO North Perry Airport MIA Miami International Airport OPF Opa Locka Executive PMP Pompano Beach Airpark DIIP Dolphin VORTAC

ASO FL E3 Fort Lauderdale, FL DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Energy Regulatory Commission’s [Remove] (Commission) Rules of Practice and Federal Energy Regulatory Procedure, and section 553 of the Issued in Washington, DC, on March 29, Commission Administrative Procedure Act, filed a 2021. petition requesting that the Commission George Gonzales, 18 CFR Part 101 amend the Uniform Systems of Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations [Docket No. RM21–15–000] Accounts requirements for payments to Group. industry associations engaged in [FR Doc. 2021–06805 Filed 4–1–21; 8:45 am] Petition for Rulemaking of Center for lobbying or other influence-related activities, all as more fully explained in BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Biological Diversity the petition. AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory DATES: Commission, DOE. Comments due 5 p.m. Eastern time on April 26, 2021. ACTION: Petition for rulemaking. ADDRESSES: The Commission strongly SUMMARY: Take notice that, on March encourages electronic filing of 17, 2021, Center for Biological Diversity, comments in lieu of paper using the pursuant to Rule 207 of the Federal eFile link at http://www.ferc.gov. In lieu

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