[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 43 (Friday, March 4, 2011)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 11978-11980]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-4937]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2011-0010; Airspace Docket No. 11-AAL-1]
RIN 2120-AA66
Proposed Amendment of Federal Airways; Alaska
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: This action proposes to revise all Anchorage, AK, Federal
airways that are affected by the relocation of the Anchorage VHF
Omnidirectional Range (VOR) navigation aid. This action is necessary
for the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) within
the National Airspace System.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 18, 2011.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001;
telephone: (202) 366-9826. You must identify FAA Docket No. FAA-2011-
0010 and Airspace Docket No. 11-AAL-1 at the beginning of your
comments. You may also submit comments through the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken McElroy, Airspace, Regulation and
ATC Procedures Group, Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267-8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed
rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments as they
may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing
reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal.
Communications should identify both docket numbers (FAA Docket No.
FAA-2011-0010 and Airspace Docket No. 11-AAL-1) and be submitted in
triplicate to the Docket Management Facility (see ADDRESSES section for
address and phone number). You may also submit comments through the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov.
Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments
on this action must submit with those comments a self-addressed,
stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ``Comments
to FAA Docket No. FAA-2011-0010 and Airspace Docket No. 11-AAL-1.'' The
postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter.
All communications received on or before the specified closing date
for comments will be considered before taking action on the proposed
rule. The proposal contained in this action may be changed in light of
comments received. All comments submitted will be available for
examination in the public docket both before and after the closing date
for comments. A report summarizing each substantive public contact with
FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the
docket.
Availability of NPRMs
An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's web page at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/.
You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any
comments received and any final disposition in person in the Dockets
Office (see ADDRESSES section for address and phone number) between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. An
informal docket may also be examined during normal business hours at
the office of the Alaskan Service Center, Operations Support Group,
Federal Aviation Administration, 222 West 7th Avenue, Box 14,
Anchorage, AK 99513.
Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future
NPRMs should contact the FAA's Office of Rulemaking, (202) 267-9677,
for a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11-2A, Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking Distribution System, which describes the application
procedure.
Background
The Anchorage VOR, located on Fire Island, is one of the navigation
aids used to form points along numerous Federal airways in Alaska. Due
to construction of wind turbines on Fire Island, AK, the Anchorage VOR
is being relocated to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and
renamed. In addition, the equipment is being upgraded to a DOPPLER VOR/
distance measuring equipment (VOR/DME) facility that would improve
coverage and reliability. Due to the relocation, the published radials
from the old Anchorage VOR/DME, as used in each route description, will
change by several degrees.
The Proposal
The FAA is proposing an amendment to Title 14 Code of Federal
Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 to amend Federal airways that currently
use the Anchorage (ANC) VOR located on Fire Island, AK. The ANC VOR is
being upgraded to a Doppler VOR and redesignated as the Anchorage (TED)
VOR. The Doppler VOR will be located on the Ted Stevens Anchorage
International Airport property. This action would affect 15 Low
Altitude Federal airways (Victor Airways and T-Routes), and 14 High
Altitude Federal airways (Jet Routes and Q-Routes). In addition to
these airways using the TED VOR as the new reference point, the
descriptions would be adjusted, where necessary, to show new radials to
describe airway intersections.
VOR Federal airways, United States Area Navigation Routes (low),
Jet Routes, Alaska Area Navigation Routes, and United States Area
Navigation Routes (high), are published in paragraphs 6010, 6011, 2004,
2005, and 2006, respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9U, dated August 18,
2010 and effective September 15, 2010, which is incorporated by
reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Federal Airways listed in this document
will be published subsequently in the Order.
The FAA has determined that this proposed 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
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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 proposed 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 amends Federal airways in Alaska.
Environmental Review
This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies
and Procedures,'' prior to any FAA final regulatory action.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).
The Proposed Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration proposes to amend 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
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]
2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order
7400.9U, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 27,
2010, and effective September 15, 2010, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 6010 VOR Federal airways.
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V-319 [Amended]
From Yakutat, AK, via Johnstone Point, AK, INT Johnstone Point
291[deg](T)/264[deg](M) and Anchorage, AK, 125[deg](T)/106[deg](M)
radials; Anchorage, AK; Sparrevohn, AK; Bethel, AK; Hooper Bay, AK;
to Nanwak, AK, NDB.
V-320 [Amended]
From Anchorage, AK, INT Anchorage 133[deg](T)/114[deg](M) and
Johnstone Point, AK, 271[deg](T)/244[deg](M) radials; to Johnstone
Point.
* * * * *
V-388 [Amended]
From Anchorage, AK, to INT Anchorage 208[deg](T)/189[deg](M) and
Kenai, AK, 067[deg] (T)/048[deg](M) Kenai, AK.
* * * * *
V-427 [Amended]
From King Salmon, AK, to INT King Salmon 042[deg](T)/026[deg](M)
and Anchorage, AK, 247[deg](T)/228[deg](M) radials.
* * * * *
V-436 [Amended]
From Anchorage, AK, via INT Anchorage 335[deg](T)/316[deg](M)
and Talkeetna, AK, 195[deg](T)/176[deg](M) radials; Talkeetna;
Nenana, AK; Chandalar Lake, AK, NDB; to Deadhorse, AK.
* * * * *
V-438 [Amended]
From Kodiak, AK, via Homer, AK; Anchorage, AK; Big Lake, AK;
Fairbanks, AK; Fort Yukon, AK; Deadhorse, AK; to Barrow, AK.
* * * * *
V-440 [Amended]
From Nome, AK, via Unalakleet, AK; to McGrath, AK; Anchorage,
AK; Middleton Island, AK; Yakutat, AK; Biorka Island, AK; to
Sandspit, BC. To Victoria, BC, Canada. The airspace within Canada is
excluded.
V-441 [Amended]
From Middleton Island, AK, via the INT of Middleton Island, AK
298[deg](T)/277[deg](M) and Anchorage 171[deg](T)/152[deg](M)
radials to Anchorage, AK.
* * * * *
V-462 [Amended]
From Cape Newenham, AK, NDB via Dillingham, AK; to INT
Dillingham 059[deg] (T)/044[deg](M) and Anchorage, AK 247[deg](T)/
228[deg](M) radials to Anchorage, AK.
* * * * *
V-510 [Amended]
From Emmonak, AK via Anvik, AK, NDB; McGrath, AK, INT McGrath
121[deg](T)/102[deg](M) and Big Lake, AK 294[deg](T)/269[deg](M)
radials; Big Lake.
* * * * *
Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes (T-Routes).
* * * * *
T-223 EHM to TED [Amended]
EHM NDB/DME
(Lat. 58[deg]39'24'' N., long. 162[deg]04'17'' W.)
DLG VOR/DME
(Lat. 58[deg]59'39'' N., long. 158[deg]33'08'' W.)
NONDA Fix
(Lat. 60[deg]19'16'' N., long. 153[deg]47'58'' W.)
TED VOR/DME
(Lat. 61[deg]10'04'' N., long. 149[deg]57'37'' W.)
* * * * *
T-227 SYA to SCC [Amended]
SYA VORTAC
(Lat. 52[deg]43'06'' N., long. 174[deg]03'44'' E.)
JANNT WP
(Lat. 52[deg]04'18'' N., long. 178[deg]15'37'' W.)
BAERE WP
(Lat. 52[deg]12'12'' N., long. 176[deg]08'09'' W.)
ALEUT Fix
(Lat. 54[deg]14'17'' N., long. 166[deg]32'52'' W.)
MORDI Fix
(Lat. 54[deg]52'50'' N., long. 165[deg]03'15'' W.)
GENFU Fix
(Lat. 55[deg]23'18'' N., long. 163[deg]06'21'' W.)
BINAL Fix
(Lat. 55[deg]46'00'' N., long. 161[deg]59'56'' W.)
PDN NDB/DME
(Lat. 56[deg]57'15'' N., long. 158[deg]38'51'' W.)
BATTY Fix
(Lat. 59[deg]03'57'' N., long. 155[deg]04'42'' W.)
AMOTT Fix
(Lat. 60[deg]52'27'' N., long. 151[deg]22'24'' W.)
BGQ VORTAC
(Lat. 61[deg]34'10'' N., long. 149[deg]58'02'' W.)
FAI VORTAC
(Lat. 64[deg]48'00'' N., long. 148[deg]00'43'' W.)
SCC VOR/DME
(Lat. 70[deg]11'57'' N., long. 148[deg]24'58'' W.)
* * * * *
T-244 OME to TED [Amended]
OME VOR/DME
(Lat. 64[deg]29'06'' N., long. 165[deg]15'11'' W.)
TED VOR/DME
(Lat. 61[deg]10'04'' N., long. 149[deg]57'37'' W.)
* * * * *
T-246 BRW to TED [Amended]
BRW VOR/DME
(Lat. 71[deg]16'24'' N., long. 156[deg]47'17'' W.)
GAL VOR/DME
(Lat. 64[deg]44'17'' N., long. 156[deg]46'38'' W.)
MCG VORTAC
(Lat. 62[deg]57'04'' N., long. 155[deg]36'41'' W.)
TED VOR/DME
(Lat. 61[deg]10'04'' N., long. 149[deg]57'37'' W.)
* * * * *
T-269 ANN to BET [Amended]
ANN VOR/DME
(Lat. 55[deg]03'37'' N., long. 131[deg]34'42'' W.)
BKA VORTAC
(Lat. 56[deg]51'34'' N., long. 135[deg]33'05'' W.)
YAK VOR/DME
(Lat. 59[deg]30'39'' N., long. 139[deg]38'53'' W.)
JOH VOR/DME
(Lat. 60[deg]28'51'' N., long. 146[deg]35'58'' W.)
TED VOR/DME
(Lat. 61[deg]10'04'' N., long. 149[deg]57'37'' W.)
SQA VOR/DME
(Lat. 61[deg]05'55'' N., long. 155[deg]38'04'' W.)
BET VORTAC
(Lat. 60[deg]47'05'' N., long. 161[deg]49'28'' W.)
* * * * *
Paragraph 2004 Jet routes.
* * * * *
J-115 [Amended]
From Shemya, AK, NDB; Mount Moffett, AK, NDB; Dutch Harbor, AK,
NDB; Cold Bay, AK; King Salmon, AK; INT King Salmon
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053[deg](T)/037[deg](M) and Kenai, AK, 239[deg](T)/220[deg](M)
radials; Kenai; Anchorage, AK; Big Lake, AK; Fairbanks, AK;
Chandalar, AK, NDB; to Deadhorse, AK.
* * * * *
J-124 [Amended]
From Big Lake, AK, via Gulkana, AK; to Northway, AK.
J-125 [Amended]
From Kodiak, AK, via Anchorage, AK; INT Anchorage 335[deg](T)/
316[deg](M) and Talkeetna, AK, 195[deg](T)/176[deg](M) radials;
Talkeetna; to Nenana, AK.
* * * * *
J-127 [Amended]
From King Salmon, AK; to INT King Salmon 042[deg](T)/026[deg](M)
and Anchorage, AK, 247[deg](T)/228[deg](M) radials.
* * * * *
J-133 [Amended]
From Galena, AK, via Anchorage, AK; Johnstone Point, AK; Orca
Bay, AK NDB; via INT Orca Bay NDB 114[deg](T)/091[deg](M) and Sitka,
AK NDB 308[deg](T)/285[deg](M) bearings, to Sitka, AK NDB.
* * * * *
J-511 [Amended]
From Dillingham, AK; via INT Dillingham 059[deg](T)/044[deg](M)
and Anchorage, AK 247[deg](T)/228(M) radials, to Anchorage, AK;
Gulkana, AK; to Burwash Landing, YT, Canada, NDB, excluding the
portion which lies over Canadian territory.
* * * * *
Paragraph 2005 Alaska Area Navigation Routes.
* * * * *
J804R Anchorage, AK, to FRIED [Amended]
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Waypoint name Location Reference facility
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Anchorage, AK.......................... 61[deg]10'04'' N. Anchorage, AK.
149[deg]57'37'' W..
NOWEL.................................. 60[deg]29'02'' N. Middleton Island, AK.
148[deg]28'31'' W..
Middleton Island, AK................... 59[deg]25'19'' N. Middleton Island, AK.
146[deg]21'00'' W..
SNOUT.................................. 57[deg]53'26'' N. Yakutat, AK.
141[deg]45'19'' W..
EEDEN.................................. 55[deg]53'59'' N. Biorka Island, AK.
137[deg]00'06'' W..
FRIED.................................. 54[deg]13'19'' N. Annette Island, AK.
133[deg]37'57'' W..
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J-889R NOWEL to LAIRE [Amended]
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Waypoint name Location Reference facility
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NOWEL.................................. 60[deg]29'02'' N., Anchorage, AK.
148[deg]28'31'' W..
ARISE.................................. 60[deg]00'00'' N., Middleton Island, AK.
146[deg]09'13'' W..
KONKS.................................. 59[deg]33'02'' N., Middleton Island, AK.
144[deg]00'07'' W..
LAIRE.................................. 58[deg]48'15'' N., Yakutat, AK.
140[deg]31'43'' W..
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Paragraph 2006 Alaska area navigation routes (Q-routes).
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Q-8 GAL to TED [Amended]
GAL VORTAC
(Lat. 64[deg]44'17'' N., long. 156[deg]46'38'' W.)
TED VOR/DME
(Lat. 61[deg]10'04'' N., long. 149[deg]57'37'' W.)
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Q-43 TED to FAI [Amended]
TED VOR/DME
(Lat. 61[deg]10'04'' N., long. 149[deg]57'37'' W.)
BGQ VORTAC
(Lat. 61[deg]34'10'' N., long. 149[deg]58'02'' W.)
FAI VORTAC
(Lat. 64[deg]48'00'' N., long. 148[deg]00'43'' W.)
Q-44 OME to TED [Amended]
OME VOR/DME
(Lat. 64[deg]29'06'' N., long. 165[deg]15'11'' W.)
TED VOR/DME
(Lat. 61[deg]10'04'' N., long. 149[deg]57'37'' W.)
Q-45 DLG to AMOTT [Amended]
DLG VOR/DME
(Lat. 58[deg]59'39'' N., long. 158[deg]33'08'' W.)
AMOTT Fix
(Lat. 60[deg]52'27'' N., long. 151[deg]22'24'' W.)
* * * * *
Q-47 AKN to AMOTT [Amended]
AKN VORTAC
(Lat. 58[deg]43'29'' N., long. 156[deg]45'08'' W.)
AMOTT Fix
(Lat. 60[deg]52'27'' N., long. 151[deg]22'24'' W.)
* * * * *
Q-49 ODK to AMOTT [Amended]
ODK VOR/DME
(Lat. 57[deg]46'30'' N., long. 152[deg]20'23'' W.)
AMOTT Fix
(Lat. 60[deg]52'27'' N., long. 151[deg]22'24'' W.)
Issued in Washington, DC, on February 28, 2011.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace, Regulation and ATC Procedure Group.
[FR Doc. 2011-4937 Filed 3-3-11; 8:45 am]
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