[Federal Register: May 5, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 86)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 23788-23789]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2005-20030; Airspace Docket No. 05-AAL-01]
Revision of Class E Airspace; St. Michael, AK
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action revises Class E airspace at St. Michael, AK to
provide adequate controlled airspace to contain aircraft executing two
new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and a new Textual
Departure Procedure. This Rule results in new Class E airspace upward
from 700 feet (ft.) above the surface at St. Michael, AK.
EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, July 7, 2005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jesse Patterson, 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: Jesse.ctr.Patterson@faa.gov. Internet address: http://www.alaska.faa.gov/at
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
On Monday, February 7, 2005, the FAA proposed to revise part 71 of
the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to revise the Class E
airspace upward from 700 ft. above the surface at St. Michael, AK (70
FR 6381). The action was proposed in order to add Class E airspace
sufficient in size to contain aircraft while executing two new SIAPs
and a textual departure procedure for the St. Michael Airport. The new
approaches are (1) Area Navigation-Global Positioning System (RNAV GPS)
Runway 2, original; and (2) RNAV (GPS) RWY 20, original. Revised Class
E controlled airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 8.4-mile radius of the St. Michael 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
foot transition areas are published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Order
7400.9M, Airspace Designations 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 revision to 14 CFR part 71 revises Class E airspace at St.
Michael, Alaska. Additional Class E airspace is being created to
accommodate aircraft executing new instrument procedures and will be
depicted on aeronautical charts for pilot reference. The intended
effect of this rule is to provide adequate controlled airspace for IFR
operations at St. Michael Airport, St. Michael, 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 new and existing instrument procedures for the St. Michael
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.
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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 6005 Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet or
more above the surface of the earth.
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AAL AK E5 St. Michael, AK [Revised]
St. Michael Airport, AK
(Lat. 63[deg]29'24'' N., long. 162[deg]06'37'' W.)
That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within an 8.4-mile radius of the St. Michael Airport.
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Issued in Anchorage, AK, on April 20, 2005.
Anthony M. Wylie,
Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division, Alaskan Region.
[FR Doc. 05-8931 Filed 5-4-05; 8:45 am]
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