[Federal Register: May 30, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 105)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2008-0180; Airspace Docket No. 08-AAL-6]
Revocation of Area Navigation Jet Routes J-888R and J-996R:
Alaska
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action revokes Area Navigation (RNAV) Jet Routes J-888R
and J-996R, Alaska. These routes are no longer required by the
Anchorage Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC).
DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, July 31, 2008. The Director of the
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under
1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and
publication of conforming amendments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken McElroy, Airspace and Rules Group,
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 April 3, 2008, the FAA published in the Federal Register a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to revoke two area navigation
routes in Alaska. Interested parties were invited to participate in
this rulemaking proceeding by submitting written comments on the
proposal to the FAA. No comments were received. With the exception of
editorial changes, this amendment is the same as that published in the
notice of proposed rulemaking.
The Rule
The FAA is amending Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 by revoking J-888R and J-996R. The Anchorage ARTCC requested
the two RNAV Jet Routes be removed from the National Airspace System
because they are no longer being used. The first route is J-888R from
AMOTT (near Anchorage, AK) and ends at OZZIE (south of Bethel, AK). The
second route is J-996R from Cape Newenham, AK, and ends at AMOTT (near
Anchorage, AK). The FAA is taking this action to enhance the efficient
use of the navigable airspace in 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.
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 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.
The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, 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 I, Section 40103. Under that section, the
FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of the
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority
as it revokes RNAV Routes in Alaska.
Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1E, Environmental Impacts: Polices and Procedures.
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 7400.9R,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, signed August 15, 2007, and
effective September 15, 2007, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 2005 Alaska Area Navigation Routes
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J-888R [Revoked]
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J-996R [Revoked]
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Issued in Washington, DC, on May 22, 2008.
Stephen L. Rohring,
Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules Group.
[FR Doc. E8-11958 Filed 5-29-08; 8:45 am]
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