[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 16 (Thursday, January 24, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 5128-5129]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-01359]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2012-0323; Airspace Docket No. 12-AAL-4]
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Savoonga, AK
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E airspace at Savoonga, AK, to
accommodate aircraft using Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning
System (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures at Savoonga
Airport. This action enhances the safety and management of aircraft
operations at the airport. An editorial change is made by removing
reference to Class E surface airspace entered in error.
DATES: Effective date, 0901 UTC, March 7, 2013. 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: Richard Roberts, Federal Aviation
Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425) 203-4517.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
On October 9, 2012, the FAA published in the Federal Register a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to modify controlled airspace at
Savoonga, AK (77 FR 61304). Interested parties were invited to
participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on
the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received.
Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6005, of
FAA Order 7400.9W dated August 8, 2012, and effective September 15,
2012, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR part 71.1. The Class
E airspace designation listed in this document will be published
subsequently in that Order.
The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
Part 71 by modifying Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet
above the surface, at Savoonga Airport, Savoonga, AK, to accommodate
aircraft using the new RNAV (GPS) standard instrument approach
procedures at Savoonga Airport, and enhances the safety and management
of instrument flight rules operations at the airport. The reference to
Class E surface airspace is removed as it was entered in error.
The FAA has determined 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 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 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 U.S.
Code. Subtitle 1, Section 106 discusses 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 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 modifies
controlled airspace at Savoonga Airport, Savoonga, AK. Except for
editorial changes and change noted above, this rule is the same as
published in the NPRM.
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).
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, 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 part 71.1 of the Federal
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9W, Airspace Designations and
Reporting
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Points, dated August 8, 2012, and effective September 15, 2012 is
amended as follows:
Paragraph 6005 Class E airspace areas extending upward from 700
feet or more above the surface of the earth.
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AAL AK E5 Savoonga, AK [Modified]
Savoonga Airport, AK
(Lat. 63[deg]41'11'' N., long. 170[deg]29'35'' W.)
That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 6.4-mile radius of Savoonga Airport, and within 4 miles
each side of the 059[deg] bearing of the airport extending from the
6.4-mile radius to 11 miles northeast of the airport; that airspace
extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface within a 30-mile
radius of lat. 63[deg]38'25'' N., long. 170[deg]57'44'' W., starting
at the 303[deg] bearing of the airport counterclockwise to the
171[deg] bearing of the airport then northeast to lat.
63[deg]20'35'' N., long. 169[deg]36'56'' W., and within a 30-mile
radius of lat.63[deg]47'53'' N., long.170[deg]03'36'' W., starting
at the 121[deg] bearing of Savoonga Airport counterclockwise to the
352[deg] bearing of the airport, thence to the point of origin.
Issued in Seattle, Washington, on December 31, 2012.
Clark Desing,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2013-01359 Filed 1-23-13; 8:45 am]
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