[Federal Register: October 14, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 198)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 59992-59993]
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-2002-13994; Airspace Docket No. 02-AAL-10]
RIN 2120-AA66
Establishment of Colored Federal Airways; AK
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action establishes two colored Federal airways, Amber-5
(A-5) and Blue 1 (B-1), in Alaska. This action adds to the instrument
flight rules (IFR) airway and route structure in Alaska. The FAA is
taking this action to enhance safety and the management of aircraft
operations in Alaska.
EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, December 22, 2005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken McElroy, Airspace and Rules,
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 January 30, 2003, the FAA published in the Federal Register a
notice of proposed rulemaking to establish Colored Federal Airways (68
FR 4741). 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.
Colored Federal airways are published in paragraph 6009 of FAA
Order 7400.9N dated September 1, 2005, and effective September 15,
2005, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The colored
Federal airways listed in this document would be published subsequently
in the order.
The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 by establishing two colored Federal airways, A-5 and B-1, in
Alaska. Presently there are several uncharted non-regulatory routes
that use the same routing as the new colored Federal airways. These
uncharted non-regulatory routes are used daily by commercial and
general aviation aircraft. However, the air traffic control (ATC)
management of aircraft operations is limited on these routes. The FAA
is converting these uncharted non-regulatory routes to the colored
Federal airways. This action adds to the IFR airway and route structure
in Alaska.
Additionally, adoption of these Federal airways: (1) Provide 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 enhances safety.
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 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 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.
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 CLASS 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.
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Sec. 71.1 [Amended]
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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the FAA Order
7400.9N, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated September 1,
2005, and effective September 15, 2005, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 6009(c)--Amber Federal Airways.
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A-5 [New]
From Ambler, AK, NDB to Evansville, AK, NDB.
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Paragraph 6009(d)--Blue Federal Airways.
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B-1 [New]
From Woody Island, AK, NDB to Iliamna, AK, NDB.
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Issued in Washington, DC, on October 6, 2005.
Edith V. Parish,
Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules.
[FR Doc. 05-20630 Filed 10-13-05; 8:45 am]
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