[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 248 (Tuesday, December 27, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 80732-80733]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-33019]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2011-1238; Airspace Docket No. 11-AAL-20]
Revocation and Establishment of Compulsory Reporting Point;
Alaska
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action modifies a low altitude and a high altitude
Alaskan compulsory reporting point in the vicinity of Kodiak, Alaska.
The FAA is removing the MARLO compulsory reporting point and
establishing CJAYY in the same location, to avoid confusion with a
reporting fix of the same name. The boundaries, altitudes, and
operating requirements remain the same.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, April 5, 2012. 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: Colby Abbott, Airspace, Regulations
and ATC Procedures Group, Office of Mission Support Services, Federal
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC
20591; telephone: (202) 267-8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
The FAA has determined that the low and high altitude Alaska
reporting point MARLO has the same name as another reporting point fix
that is in use by another country and is contained in the aeronautical
database. To overcome possible confusion and flight safety issues, the
FAA is changing the name of the low and high altitude MARLO compulsory
reporting point in the vicinity of Kodiak, Alaska, to become the CJAYY
compulsory reporting point by removing MARLO and establishing CJAYY in
the same location. The latitude and longitude information used to
define the reporting point, as well as the intersection description
information, are unchanged. Accordingly, since this is an
administrative change and does not affect the boundaries, altitudes, or
operating requirements of the airspace, notice and public procedures
under Title 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary.
The Rule
The FAA amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part
71 by removing the low and high altitude MARLO Alaskan compulsory
reporting point in the vicinity of Kodiak, Alaska, and establishing the
low and high altitude CJAYY Alaskan compulsory reporting point in the
same location.
Alaskan Low Altitude Reporting Points are listed in paragraph 7004
of FAA Order 7400.9V dated August 9, 2011, and effective September 15,
2011, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. Alaskan High
Altitude Reporting Points are listed in paragraph 7005 of FAA Order
7400.9V dated August 9, 2011, and effective September 15, 2011, which
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The reporting points
listed in this document will be revised subsequently in the Order.
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 amends Low and High Altitude Compulsory Reporting Points in
Alaska.
Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance
with 311a, 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
In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
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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 7400.9V,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, signed August 9, 2011, and
effective September 15, 2011, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 7004 Alaskan low altitude reporting points.
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MARLO: [Removed]
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CJAYY: [New]
Lat. 57[deg]27'51'' N., long. 150[deg]31'51'' W. (INT Kodiak, AK,
107[deg] radial and Anchorage CTA/FIR boundary).
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Paragraph 7005 Alaskan high altitude reporting points.
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MARLO: [Removed]
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CJAYY: [New]
Lat. 57[deg]27'51'' N., long. 150[deg]31'51'' W. (INT Kodiak, AK,
107[deg] radial and Anchorage CTA/FIR boundary).
Issued in Washington, DC, on December 15, 2011.
Gary A. Norek,
Acting Manager, Airspace, Regulations and ATC Procedures Group.
[FR Doc. 2011-33019 Filed 12-23-11; 8:45 am]
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