[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 110 (Wednesday, June 9, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 32652-32653]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-13545]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2010-0502; Airspace Docket No. 10-AAL-15]
Revocation and Establishment of Class E Airspace; Nuiqsut, AK
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action removes and establishes Class E airspace on the
north slope of Alaska near Nuiqsut, AK, to provide controlled airspace
to contain aircraft executing special Instrument Approach Procedures
(IAPs) at two heliport facitities, Pioneer Heliport (AA27), Nuiqsut,
AK, and Oooguruk Island Heliport (AK32), Nuiqsut, AK, both formerly
known as Oooguruk Drill Site and Oooguruk Tie-in Helipads,
respectively. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the safety and
management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the Pioneer
and Oooguruk Island Heliports, AK.
DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, July 29, 2010. The Director of the
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under
title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to the annual
revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments.
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:
[email protected]. Internet address: http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ato/service_units/systemops/fs/alaskan/rulemaking/.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
On Thursday September 3, 2009, the FAA amended Title 14 Code of
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71, to establish Class E airspace
upward from 700 ft. above the surface and from 1,200 ft. above the
surface at two privately owned heliport facilities at Oooguruk, AK (74
FR 45554). The two heliports were named ``Oooguruk Drill Site Helipad''
and ``Oooguruk Tie-in Helipad''. Subsequent to publication, the FAA
gained further knowledge that the two heliports are actually named
``Pioneer Heliport'' and ``Oooguruk Island Heliport'' and should be
associated with the town of Nuiqsut (the closest nearby). This
administrative action is being taken without public comment as it is a
simple administrative change only, and will not affect the defined
controlled airspace other than by name change and minor edit to
unnecessary exclusion wording. The airspace exclusion currently
associated with Restricted Area 2204 is unnecessary. Class E and
Restricted airspace are mutually exclusive, so the exclusion wording is
being removed. Class E controlled airspace extending upward from 700
ft. and 1,200 ft. above the surface in the Pioneer and Oooguruk Island
Heliport areas are removed and established by this action.
The Class E airspace areas designated as 700/1,200 ft. transition
areas are published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Order 7400.9T, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, signed August 27, 2009, and
effective September 15, 2009, which is incorporated by reference in 14
CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace designations listed in this document
will be published subsequently in the Order.
The Rule
This amendment to 14 CFR part 71 establishes Class E airspace
extending 700 and 1,200 feet above the surface at Pioneer and Oooguruk
Island Heliports, AK.
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 two heliports at Pioneer
Heliport, AK, and Oooguruk Island Heliport, AK, 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
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 7400.9T, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, signed August 27, 2009, and effective September 15, 2009, is
amended as follows:
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 Oooguruk Drill Site Helipad, AK [Removed]
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AAL AK E5 Nuiqsut, Oooguruk Island Heliport, AK [New]
Oooguruk Island Heliport, AK
(Lat. 70[deg]29'44'' N., long. 150[deg]15'12'' W.)
That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 6-mile radius of the Oooguruk Island Heliport, AK; and that
airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface within a
73-mile radius of the Oooguruk Island Heliport, AK.
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AAL AK E5 Oooguruk Tie-in Helipad, AK [Removed]
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AAL AK E5 Nuiqsut, Pioneer Heliport, AK [New]
Pioneer Heliport, AK
(Lat. 70[deg]24'51'' N., long. 150[deg]01'07'' W.)
That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 6-mile radius of the Pioneer Heliport, AK; and that
airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface within a
73-mile radius of the Pioneer Heliport, AK.
Issued in Anchorage, AK, on May 26, 2010.
Michael A. Tarr,
Acting Manager, Alaska Flight Services Information Area Group.
[FR Doc. 2010-13545 Filed 6-8-10; 8:45 am]
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