[Federal Register: February 5, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 24)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2002-14010; Airspace Docket No. 02-AAL-09]
RIN 2120-AA66
Modification and Revocation of Federal Airways; AK
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action revises Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range
(VOR) Federal airway Victor 317 (V-317); and revokes V-307 and V-362 in
Alaska. The FAA is taking this action due to the decommissioning of the
McInnes Nondirectional Radio Beacon (NDB) in Canada.
EFFECTIVE DATES: 0901 UTC, April 15, 2004.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken McElroy, Airspace and Rules
Division, ATA-400, Office of Air Traffic Airspace Management, Federal
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC
20591; telephone: (202) 267-8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
On January 30, 2003, the FAA published, in the Federal Register, a
notice proposing to revise V-317 and Amber 15 (A-15); and revoke V-307
and V-362 in Alaska (68 FR 4742). The proposed revision to A-15 has
been removed from this action, since a flight inspection was not
completed for that portion of the original proposal. Final action on A-
15 will be addressed in future rulemaking. The FAA is taking this
action due to the decommissioning of the McInnes NDB in Canada.
Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking
effort by submitting written comments on the proposal. No comments were
received regarding this proposal. With the exception of the final
action on A-15 and minor editorial changes, this amendment is the same
as that proposed in the notice.
The Rule
This action amends title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 (part 71) by revising V-317, and revoking V-307 and V-362 in
Alaska. The FAA is taking this action due to the decommissioning of the
McInnes NDB in Canada.
Alaskan VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010(b) of
FAA Order 7400.9L dated September 2, 2003 and effective September 16,
2003, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Alaska VOR
Federal airways listed in this document would 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.
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
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 FAA Order 1050.1D, Policies and Procedures for Considering
Environmental Impacts. 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
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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 FAA Order 7400.9L,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated September 2, 2003,
and effective September 16, 2003, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 6010(b) Alaskan VOR Federal Airways
* * * * *
V-307 (Revoked)
* * * * *
V-362 (Revoked)
* * * * *
V-317 (Revised)
From Vancouver, BC, Canada via Comox, BC, Canada; Port Hardy, BC,
Canada; Sandspit, BC, Canada; Annette Island, AK; Level Island, AK;
Sisters Island, AK; to INT Sisters Island 272 and
Yakutat, AK, 139 radials. The airspace within Canada
is excluded.
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Issued in Washington, DC, January 20, 2004.
Reginald C. Matthews,
Manager, Airspace and Rules Division.
[FR Doc. 04-2437 Filed 2-4-04; 8:45 am]
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