[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 251 (Friday, December 30, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 82114-82115]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-33463]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2011-1014; Airspace Docket No. 11-AAL-19]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V-320 and V-440; Alaska
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action amends two VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal
airways in Alaska, V-320 and V-440, due to the relocation of the
Anchorage VOR navigation aid. The FAA is taking this action to ensure
the continued safe and efficient management of Instrument Flight Rules
(IFR) operations within the National Airspace System.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, February 9, 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, 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:
History
On Monday, November 7, 2011, the FAA published in the Federal
Register a notice of proposed rulemaking to amend VOR Federal airways
V-320 and V-440 in Alaska, due to the relocation of the Anchorage VOR
navigation aid (76 FR 68674). Interested parties were invited to
participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on
the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received.
The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 by amending Alaskan VOR Federal airways V-320 and V-440. The
airway descriptions reflect the Anchorage VOR relocation from Fire
Island, AK, to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, Anchorage,
AK. Specifically, the descriptions incorporate the new navigation aid
location and updated radials used to describe the airway intersections
to be used by air traffic control for instrument flight rules aircraft
in the vicinity of Anchorage, 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.
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 Federal airways in Alaska.
Alaskan VOR Federal Airways are published in paragraph 6010(b) 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 Alaskan
VOR Federal Airways listed in this document will be published
subsequently in the Order.
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: Policies and
Procedures,'' paragraph 311a. 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).
The Amendment
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 7400.9V,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 9, 2011, and
effective September 15, 2011, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 6010b Alaskan VOR Federal airways.
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V-320 [Amended]
From McGrath, AK; INT McGrath 121[deg] and Kenai, AK 350[deg]
radials; INT Kenai 350[deg] and Anchorage, AK 291[deg] radials;
Anchorage; INT
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Anchorage 147[deg] and Johnstone Point, AK, 271[deg] radials; to
Johnstone Point.
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V-440 [Amended]
From Nome, AK; Unalakleet, AK; McGrath, AK; Anchorage, AK; INT
Anchorage 147[deg] and Middleton Island, AK 309[deg] radials;
Middleton Island; Yakutat, AK; Biorka Island, AK; to Sandspit, BC.
The airspace within Canada is excluded.
Issued in Washington, DC, on December 23, 2011.
Gary A. Norek,
Acting Manager, Airspace, Regulation and ATC Procedure Group.
[FR Doc. 2011-33463 Filed 12-29-11; 8:45 am]
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