[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 173 (Thursday, September 7, 1995)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 46547-46548]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-22200]




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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 95-AAL-2]


Proposed Amendment of G-8 and V-328; Alaska

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: This notice proposes to amend the designations of Colored 
Federal Airway G-8 and Alaskan Federal Airway V-328. The FAA is 
proposing to realign Colored Federal Airway G-8 to avoid certain 
restricted areas. Alaskan Federal Airway V-328 would be realigned from 
Dillingham, AK, and Kipnuk, AK, resulting in a lower minimum en route 
altitude (MEA) of 9,000 feet. This action would enhance the flow of air 
traffic.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 29, 1995.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on the proposal in triplicate to: Manager, Air 
Traffic Division, AAL-500, Docket No. 95-AAL-2, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 222 West 7th Avenue, #14, Anchorage, AK 99533.
    The official docket may be examined in the Rules Docket, Office of 
the Chief Counsel, room 916, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, 
DC, weekdays, except Federal holidays, between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
    An informal docket may also be examined during normal business 
hours at the office of the Regional Air Traffic Division.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Norman W. Thomas, Airspace and 
Obstruction Evaluation Branch (ATP-240), Airspace-Rules and 
Aeronautical Information Division, Air Traffic Rules and Procedures 
Service, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-9230.

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 the airspace docket number and be 
submitted in triplicate to the address listed above. Commenters wishing 
the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments on this notice must 
submit with those comments a self-addressed, stamped postcard on which 
the following statement is made: ``Comments to Airspace Docket No. 95-
AAL-2.'' 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 notice may be changed 
in light of comments received. All comments submitted will be available 
for examination in the Rules 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 NPRM's

    Any person may obtain a copy of this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
(NPRM) by submitting a request to the Federal Aviation Administration, 
Office of Public Affairs, Attention: Public Inquiry Center, APA-220, 
800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591, or by calling (202) 
267-3485. Communications must identify the notice number of this NPRM. 
Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future NPRM's 
should also request a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11-2A, which 
describes the application procedure.

The Proposal

    The FAA is considering an amendment to part 71 of the Federal 
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to amend the designations of 
Colored Federal Airway G-8 and Alaskan Federal Airway V-328. This 
action would realign Colored Federal Airway G-8 to avoid restricted 
areas R-2203A, R-2203B, and R-2203C. Realigning V-328, as a direct 
route between Dillingham, AK, and Kipnuk, AK, would result in a lower 
MEA of 9,000 feet. This proposal would enhance the flow of air traffic. 
Green Colored Federal airways are published in paragraph 6009(a) and 
Alaskan Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010(b) of FAA Order 
7400.9B dated July 18, 1994, and effective September 16, 1994, which is 
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Colored Federal airway 
and the Alaskan Federal airway listed in this document would 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. 
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 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.

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--[AMENDED]

    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; 14 CFR 11.69.


Sec. 71.1  [Amended]

    2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal 
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9B, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated July 18, 1994, and effective September 16, 
1994, is amended as follows: 

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Paragraph 6009(a)--Green Federal Airways

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G-8 [Revised]

    From Shemya, AK, NDB, 20 AGL Adak, AK, NDB; 20 AGL Dutch Harbor, 
AK, NDB; 20 AGL INT Dutch Harbor NDB 041 deg. and Elfee, AK, NDB 
253 deg. bearings; 20 AGL Elfee NDB; 20 AGL Saldo, AK, NDB; INT 
Saldo NDB 054 deg. and Kachemak, AK, NDB 269 deg. bearings, to 
Kachemak NDB. From Campbell Lake, AK, NDB; INT Campbell Lake NDB 
032 deg.T(006 deg.M) and Glenallen, AK, NDB 253 deg.T(227 deg.M) 
bearings; Glenallen NDB; INT Glenallen NDB 052 deg. and Nabesna, AK, 
NDB 252 deg. bearings; Nabesna NDB.
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Paragraph 6010(b)--Alaskan VOR Federal Airways

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V-328 [Revised]

    From Dillingham, AK; to Kipnuk, AK.
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on August 25, 1995.
Harold W. Becker,
Manager, Airspace-Rules and Aeronautical Information Division.
[FR Doc. 95-22200 Filed 9-6-95; 8:45 am]
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