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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 93-AAL-02]

 

Modification of Class E Airspace; Kotzebue, AK

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies the Class E airspace at Kotzebue, AK, 
which corrects the legal description that inadvertently eliminated the 
Class E surface area extensions during the Terminal Airspace 
Reconfiguration Amendment No. 71-16. Airspace Reclassification, which 
became effective September 16, 1993, discontinued the use of the term 
``control zone,'' and airspace designated from the surface for an 
airport where there is no operating control tower is now Class E 
airspace. This action will provide adequate controlled airspace 
extending from the surface for aircraft executing established standard 
instrument approach procedures (SIAP). The area will be depicted on 
aeronautical charts to provide a reference for pilots operating in the 
area.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 u.t.c. April 28, 1994.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert C. Durand, System Management 
Branch, AAL-531, Federal Aviation Administration, Module G, 222 West 
7th Avenue #14, Anchorage, AK 99513-7587; telephone number: (907) 271-
5898.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

History

    On September 2, 1993, the FAA proposed to amend part 71 of the 
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to modify the Class E 
airspace at Kotzebue, AK (58 FR 46586). The proposal was to correct the 
legal description which inadvertently eliminated the Class E surface 
area extensions during the Terminal Airspace Reconfiguration Amendment 
No. 71-16.
    Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking 
proceeding by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. 
No comments were received.
    Airspace Reclassification, in effect as of September 16, 1993, has 
discontinued the use of the term ``control zone,'' and airspace 
designated from the surface for an airport where there is no operating 
control tower is now Class E airspace. This amendment is the same as 
that proposed in the notice. Class E airspace designations for 
controlled airspace areas extending upward from the surface where there 
is no operating control tower are published in paragraph 6002 of FAA 
Order 7400.9A dated June 17, 1993, and effective September 16, 1993, 
which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 (58 FR 36298; July 6, 
1993). The Class E airspace designation listed in this document will be 
published subsequently in the Order.

The Rule

    This Amendment to part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations 
modifies Class E airspace at Kotzebue, AK, to provide controlled 
airspace from the surface for IFR operations at the Kotzebue Airport at 
Kotzebue.
    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 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.

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--[AMENDED]

    1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. app. 1348(a), 1354(a), 1510; E.O. 10854, 24 
FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389; 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 14 CFR 
11.69.


Sec. 71.1  [Amended]

    2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal 
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9A, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated June 17, 1993, and effective September 16, 
1993, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6002  Class E Airspace Areas Designated as a Surface Area 
for an Airport

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AAL AK E2 Kotzebue, AK [Revised]

Kotzebue, Ralph Wien Memorial Airport, AK (lat. 66 deg.53'04'' N, 
long. 162 deg.35'56'' W)
Kotzebue VOR/DME (lat. 66 deg.53'08'' N, long. 162 deg.32'24'' W)
Hotham NDB (lat. 66 deg.54'05'' N, long. 162 deg.33'52'' W)

    Within a 4.3-mile radius of the Ralph Wien Memorial Airport and 
within 2.6 miles each side of the 039 deg. bearing from the Hotham 
NDB extending from the 4.3-mile radius to 8.9 miles northeast of the 
airport and within 2.4 miles each side of the 091 deg. radial from 
the Kotzebue VOR/DME extending from the 4.3-mile radius to 11.5 
miles east of the airport and within 2.4 miles each side of the 
278 deg. radial from the Kotzebue VOR/DME extending from the 4.3-
mile radius to 10.2 miles west of the airport. This Class E airspace 
area is effective during the specific dates and times established in 
advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective date and time will 
thereafter be continuously published in the Supplement Alaska 
(Airport/Facility Directory).
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    Issued in Anchorage, AK, on January 21, 1994.
Gene Cowgill,
Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division, Alaskan Region.
[FR Doc. 94-2682 Filed 2-4-94; 8:45 am]
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