[Federal Register: February 26, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 37)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2008-0861; Airspace Docket No. 08-AWP-8]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of Class D Airspace; Anderson AFB, GU; Guam
International Airport, GU; and Saipan International Airports, CQ
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action amends the legal descriptions for Anderson AFB,
and the Guam and Saipan International Airports. The Guam Air Route
Traffic Control Center personnel conducted a review of their airspace
and determined that current airspace descriptions needed to be updated.
These are editorial revisions to reflect name changes and to update
coordinates of the facilities. The changes will not affect the current
area boundaries, altitudes, or the times of designation.
DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, May 7, 2009. 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:
Background
During an airspace review conducted Guam ARTCC personnel it was
determined that the Class D airspace descriptions in their area of
responsibility were outdated and required revision. They are editorial
revisions to reflect name changes and to update airport reference point
coordinates. This change does not affect the current area boundaries,
altitudes, or the times of designation.
Class D Airspace descriptions are published in paragraph 5000 of
FAA Order 7400.9S signed October 3, 2008, and effective October 31,
2008, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class D
Airspace descriptions listed in this document will be published
subsequently in the Order.
The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 by revising the description of Guam Island Anderson AFB, and
Guam International Airport, by inserting the city name into each Class
D airspace description. The Saipan Island Class D airspace description
is amended by removing reference to the Saipan RBN and to the Airport
Facility Directory. Additionally, this action updates the airport
reference points.
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
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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 they are editorial revisions to reflect name changes and updates the
coordinates of the facilities.
Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance
with 311d., FAA Order 1050.1E, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies 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 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 the FAA Order
7400.9S, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, signed October 3,
2008, and effective October 31, 2008 is amended as follows:
Paragraph 5000 Class D airspace areas.
* * * * *
AWP GU D Guam Island, GU [Remove]
Guam Island Andersen AFB, GU
* * * * *
AWP GU D Andersen AFB, GU [New]
Yigo, Andersen AFB, GU
(Lat. 13[deg]35'02'' N., long. 144[deg]55'48'' E.)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
2,600 feet MSL within a 4.3-mile radius of Andersen AFB.
* * * * *
AWP GU D Guam International Airport, GU [Remove]
Guam International Airport, GU
* * * * *
AWP GU D Guam International Airport, GU [New]
Tiyan, Guam International Airport, GU
(Lat. 13[deg]29'02'' N., long. 144[deg]47'50'' E.)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
2,600 feet MSL within a 4.3-mile radius of Guam International
Airport.
* * * * *
AWP CQ D Saipan Island, CQ [Amend]
Saipan International Airport, CQ
(Lat. 15[deg]07'08'' N., long. 145[deg]43'46'' E.)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
2,700 feet MSL within a 4.3-mile radius of Saipan International
Airport.
* * * * *
Issued in Washington, DC, February 18, 2009.
Paul Gallant,
Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules Group.
[FR Doc. E9-3904 Filed 2-25-09; 8:45 am]
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