[Federal Register: February 7, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 24)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 6335-6336]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2004-18734; Airspace Docket No. 03-AAL-03]
RIN 2120-AA66
Revision of Colored Federal Airway; AK
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action revises Colored Federal Airway Green 16 (G-16), in
Alaska. This action adds to the
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instrument flight rules (IFR) airway and route structure in Alaska by
extending G-16 from Put River, AK, to Barter Island, AK. The FAA is
taking this action to enhance the safety and management of aircraft
operations in Alaska.
EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, May 12, 2005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken McElroy, Airspace and Rules,
Office of System Operations and Safety, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267-8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
On September 3, 2004, the FAA published in the Federal Register a
notice proposing to establish G-16 (69 FR 53860), a new IFR route in
Alaska. This action would convert an uncharted non-regulatory part 95
route to a colored Federal airway. The route conversion provides an
airway structure to support existing commercial services in Alaska.
Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking
effort by submitting written comments on the proposal. No comments were
received. With the exception of editorial changes, this amendment is
the same as that proposed in the notice.
The Rule
The FAA is amending Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 (part 71) to extend G-16 from the Put River, NDB, to the Barter
Island, NDB in Alaska. This action adds to the IFR airway and route
structure in Alaska. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the
safety and management of aircraft operations in Alaska. Adoption of
this Federal airway: (1) Provides pilots with minimum en route
altitudes and minimum obstruction clearance altitudes information; (2)
establishes controlled airspace thus eliminating some of the commercial
IFR operations in uncontrolled airspace; and (3) improves the
management of air traffic operations and thereby enhance safety.
Green Colored Federal Airways are published in paragraph 6009(a) of
FAA Order 7400.9M dated August 30, 2004, and effective September 16,
2004, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Green
Colored Federal Airway listed in this document will be published
subsequently 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 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.
Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance
with Paragraph 311(a) of FAA Order 1050.1E, Policies and Procedures for
Considering Environmental Impacts. This airspace action is not expected
to cause any potentially significant 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
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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
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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 the FAA Order
7400.9M, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 30,
2004, and effective September 16, 2004, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 6009(a)--Green Federal Airways
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G-16 [Revised]
From Point Lay, AK, NDB; Wainwright Village, AK, NDB; Browerville,
AK, NDB; Nuiqsut Village, AK, NDB; Put River, AK, NDB; to Barter
Island, AK, NDB.
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Issued in Washington, DC, on January 27, 2005.
Edie Parish,
Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules.
[FR Doc. 05-2228 Filed 2-4-05; 8:45 am]
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