[Federal Register: September 13, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 176)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2005-21447; Airspace Docket No. 05-AAL-17]
Revision of Class E Airspace; Cordova, AK
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action revises Class E airspace at Cordova, AK to provide
adequate controlled airspace to contain aircraft executing new and
revised Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs). This rule
results in a revised Class E surface area and Class E airspace upward
from 700 feet (ft.) and 1,200 ft. above the surface at Cordova, AK.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This Final rule is effective September 13, 2005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary Rolf, AAL-538G, Federal Aviation
Administration, 222 West 7th Avenue, Box 14, Anchorage, AK 99513-7587;
telephone number (907) 271-5898; fax: (907) 271-2850; e-mail:
gary.ctr.rolf@faa.gov. Internet address: http://www.alaska.faa.gov/at.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
On Friday, June 24, 2005, the FAA proposed to amend part 71 of the
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to revise the Class E
surface area and the Class E airspace upward from 700 ft. and 1,200 ft.
above the surface at Cordova, AK (70 FR 36540). The action was proposed
in order to create Class E airspace sufficient in size to contain
aircraft while executing SIAPs at the Cordova Airport. Revised Class E
controlled airspace extending upward from the surface, and from 700 ft.
and 1,200 ft. above the surface in the Cordova Airport area is
established by this action. Interested parties were invited to
participate in this rulemaking proceeding by submitting written
comments on the proposal to the FAA. No public comments have been
received; thus the rule is adopted as proposed.
The area will be depicted on aeronautical charts for pilot
reference. The coordinates for this airspace docket are based on North
American Datum 83. The Class E airspace areas designated as 700/1200
ft. transition areas are published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Order
7400.9M, Airspace Designations
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and Reporting Points, dated August 30, 2004, and effective September
16, 2004, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class
E airspace designation listed in this document will be published
subsequently in the Order.
The Rule
This amendment to 14 CFR part 71 revises Class E airspace at
Cordova, Alaska. This Class E airspace is revised to accommodate
aircraft executing SIAPs at the airport and will be depicted on
aeronautical charts for pilot reference. The intended effect of this
rule is to provide adequate controlled airspace for Instrument Flight
Rule (IFR) operations at Cordova Airport, Cordova, 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.
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 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 1, Section 40103, Sovereignty and use of
airspace. Under that section, the 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 creates Class E airspace sufficient in size to contain aircraft
executing instrument procedures for the Cordova Airport 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).
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, CLASS B, CLASS C, CLASS D, AND
CLASS E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIRWAYS; ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS
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1. The authority citation for 14 CFR 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 7400.9M, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 30, 2004, and effective September 16, 2004, is
amended as follows:
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Paragraph 6002 Class E airspace Designated as Surface Areas.
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AAL AK E2 Cordova, AK [Revised]
Cordova, Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport, AK
(Lat. 60[deg]29'31'' N., Long. 145[deg]28'40'' W.)
Glacier River Non-Directional Beacon (NDB)
(Lat. 60[deg]29'56'' N., Long. 145[deg]28'28'' W.)
Within a 4.1-mile radius of the Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport
and within 2 miles each side of the 115[deg] bearing from the
Glacier River NDB extending from the 4.1-mile radius to 6 miles
southeast of the airport, and within 2 miles each side of the
124[deg] bearing from the Glacier River NDB extending from the 4.1-
mile radius to 10.4 miles southeast of the airport, and within 3.2
miles northwest and 2.1 miles southeast of the 222[deg] bearing from
the Glacier River NDB extending from the 4.1-mile radius to 10 miles
southwest of the airport, excluding that airspace north of a line
from Lat. 60[deg]31'03'' N., Long. 145[deg]20'59'' W. to Lat.
60[deg]32'45'' N., Long. 145[deg]33'43'' W.
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Paragraph 6005 Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet or
more above the surface of the earth.
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AAL AK E5 Cordova, AK [Revised]
Cordova, Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport, AK
(Lat. 60[deg]29'31'' N., long. 145[deg]28'40'' W.)
Glacier River NDB
(Lat. 60[deg]29'56'' N., long. 145[deg]28'28'' W.)
That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 6.6-mile radius of the Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport,
and within 4 miles each side of the 222[deg] bearing from the
Glacier River NDB extending from the 6.6-mile radius to 20 miles
southwest of the airport; and that airspace extending upward from
1,200 feet above the surface within a 30-mile radius of the airport
and within 6 miles each side of the 115[deg] bearing from the
Glacier River NDB extending from the 30-mile radius to 45 miles east
of the airport, excluding that airspace within Control Area 1487L.
and more than 12 miles from the shoreline.
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Issued in Anchorage, AK, on September 1, 2005.
Joseph Rollins,
Acting Director, Alaska Flight Services Area Office.
[FR Doc. 05-18154 Filed 9-12-05; 8:45 am]
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