Revocation of Area Navigation Jet Routes J-888R and J-996R: Alaska
Final Rule Posted on Monday June 2, 2008
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Federal Register: May 30, 2008 Volume 73, Number 105 Rules and Regulations Page 31025
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
Docket No. FAA-2008-0180; Airspace Docket No. 08-AAL-6
Revocation of Area Navigation Jet Routes J-888R and J-996R: Alaska
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final Rule.
SUMMARY: This action revokes Area Navigation (RNAV) Jet Routes J-888R and J-996R, Alaska. These routes are no longer required by the Anchorage Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC).
DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, July 31, 2008. 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: Ken McElroy, Airspace and Rules Group, Office of System Operations Airspace and AIM, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington DC 20591; telephone (202) 267-8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
On April 3, 2008, FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to revoke two area navigation routes in Alaska. Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking proceeding by submitting written comments on the proposal to FAA. No comments were received. With the exception of editorial changes, this amendment is the same as that published in the notice of proposed rulemaking.
The Rule
The FAA is amending Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by revoking J-888R and J-996R. The Anchorage ARTCC requested the two RNAV Jet Routes be removed from the National Airspace System because they are no longer being used. The first route is J-888R from AMOTT (near Anchorage, AK) and ends at OZZIE (south of Bethel, AK). The second route is J-996R from Cape Newenham, AK, and ends at AMOTT (near Anchorage, AK). The FAA is taking this action to enhance the efficient use of the navigable airspace in Alaska.
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. Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is not a "significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a "significant rule'' under Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this 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 1, 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, FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of the 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 revokes RNAV Routes in Alaska.
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: Polices and Procedures. 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.
List 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
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]
2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9R, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, signed August 15, 2007, and effective September 15, 2007, is to be amended as follows:
Paragraph 2005 Alaska Area Navigation Routes
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J888R [Revoked]
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J996R [Revoked]
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Issued in Washington, DC, May 22, 2008.
Stephen L. Rohring,
Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules Group.
[FR Doc. E8-11958 Filed 5-29-08; 8:45 am]
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Federal Register: April 3, 2008 Volume 73, Number 65 Proposed Rules Page 18222
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
Docket No. FAA-2008-0180; Airspace Docket No. 08-AAL-6
Proposed Revocation of Area Navigation Jet Routes J-888R and J-996R: Alaska
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM); correction.
SUMMARY: This action corrects a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) published in the Federal Register March 12, 2008 (73 FR 13159), Airspace Docket No. 08-AAL-6, FAA Docket No. FAA-2008-0111. In that rule, the FAA docket number is incorrect. The correct FAA docket number should state FAA-2008-0180, instead of FAA-2008-0111. In addition, a typographical error to one Jet Route was made in the title. The title of the NPRM should reference Jet Route J-888R, instead of J-889R. This action corrects those errors.
DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, April 3, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken McElroy, Airspace and Rules Group, Office of System Operations Airspace and AIM, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington DC 20591; telephone (202) 267-8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
On March 12, 2008, an NPRM was published in the Federal Register for Airspace Docket No. 08-AAL-6, FAA Docket No. FAA-2008-0111 (73 FR 13159), revoking Area Navigation Jet Routes J-889R and J-996R in Alaska. Subsequent to publication, it was found that the FAA docket number was incorrect; the correct number is FAA-2008-0180. In addition, the reference to one Area Navigation Jet Route was incorrectly stated in the title of the NPRM. The correct Jet Route should have stated J-888R, instead of J-889R. This action corrects those errors.
Correction to Final Rule
Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, the FAA docket number and the title of the NPRM as published in the Federal Register on March 12, 2008 (73 FR 13159), Airspace Docket No. 08-AAL-6, FAA Docket No. FAA-2008-0111, and incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1, is corrected as follows:
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Docket No. FAA-2008-0180
Proposed Revocation of Area Navigation Jet Routes J-888R and J-996R; Alaska
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Issued in Washington, DC, March 27, 2008.
Stephen L. Rohring,
Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules Group.
[FR Doc. E8-6935 Filed 4-2-08; 8:45 am]
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Federal Register: March 12, 2008 Volume 73, Number 49 Proposed Rules Page 13159
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
Docket No. FAA-2008-0111; Airspace Docket No. 08-AAL-6
Revocation of Area Navigation Jet Routes J-889R and J-996R: Alaska
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM).
SUMMARY: The FAA is proposing to remove two Area Navigation (RNAV) Jet Routes designated as Jet Route J-888R and J-996R in Alaska. These routes transiting between Anchorage, and Bethel, AK, and Cape Newenham, and Anchorage, AK, respectively, are no longer required for routings provided by the Anchorage Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC).
DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 28, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001; telephone: (202) 366-9826. You must identify FAA Docket No. FAA-2008-0111 and Airspace Docket No. 08-AAL-6 at the beginning of your comments. You may also submit comments through the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken McElroy, Airspace and Rules Group, Office of System Operations Airspace and AIM, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington DC 20591; telephone (202) 267-8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments, as they may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal.
Communications should identify both docket numbers (FAA Docket No. FAA-2008-0111 and Airspace Docket No. 08-AAL-6) and be submitted in triplicate to the Docket Management Facility (see ADDRESSES section for address and phone number). You may also submit comments through the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov.
Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments on this action must submit with those comments a self-addressed, stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: "Comments to FAA Docket No. FAA-2008-0111 and Airspace Docket No. 08-AAL-6.'' The postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter.
All communications received on or before the specified closing date for comments will be considered before taking action on the proposed rule. The proposal contained in this action may be changed in light of comments received. All comments submitted will be available for examination in the public docket both before and after the closing date for comments. A report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the docket.
Availability of NPRM's
An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking documents can also be accessed through the FAA's Web page at http://www.faa.gov or the Federal Register's Web page at http://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/.
You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any comments received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets Office (see ADDRESSES section for address and phone number) between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. An informal docket may also be examined during normal business hours at the office of the Regional Air Traffic Division, Federal Aviation Administration, Alaska Flight Service Operations, 222 West 7th Avenue, Box 14, Anchorage, AK 99513-7587.
Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future NPRM's should contact the FAA's Office of Rulemaking, (202) 267-9677, for a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11-2A, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Distribution System, which describes the application procedure.
The Proposal
The FAA is proposing an amendment to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 to remove two RNAV Jet Routes designated as J-888R and J-996R in Alaska. The Anchorage ARTCC has requested that these two Jet Routes be removed from the National Airspace System because they are no longer being used. The first route is J-888R from AMOTT (near Anchorage, AK) and ends at OZZIE south of Bethel, AK. The second route is J-996R from Cape Newenham, AK, and ends at AMOTT near Anchorage, AK.
Alaska Area Navigation routes are published in paragraph 2005 of FAA Order 7400.9R signed August 15, 2007, and effective September 15, 2007, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Alaska Area Navigation routes listed in this document will be subsequently removed in the Order.
The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. Therefore, this proposed regulation: (1) Is not a "significant regulatory action" under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a "significant rule'' under Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this proposed rule, when promulgated, will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
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 1, Section 40103. Under that section, FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to ensure the safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it proposes to remove Class E airspace from the Federal Airway system within the State of Alaska and represents the FAA's continuing effort to safely and efficiently use the navigable airspace.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).
The Proposed Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
PART 71-DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS
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]
2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9R, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, signed August 15, 2007, and effective September 15, 2007, is to be amended as follows:
Paragraph 2005 Alaska Area Navigation Routes
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J888R [Remove]
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J996R [Remove]
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Issued in Washington, DC, March 3, 2008.
Ellen Crum,
Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules Group.
[FR Doc. E8-4929 Filed 3-11-08; 8:45 am]
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