[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 118 (Tuesday, June 18, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 30803-30804]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-15416]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 95-AAL-3]


Alteration of Class E Airspace; Nome and Unalakleet, AK

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration [FAA], DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This amendment amends the Class E2 airspace at Unalakleet, AK, 
and Class E5 airspace area at Nome, and Unalakleet, Alaska, to provide 
controlled airspace for aircraft executing the Standard Instrument 
Approach Procedure (SIAP) at the Nome and Unalakleet Airports. The 
areas will be depicted on aeronautical charts to provide a reference 
for pilots operating under VFR.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, August 15, 1996.

FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert C. Durand, AAL-531, 222 West 7th 
Avenue #14, Anchorage, AK, 99513-7587; telephone: (907) 271-5898.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On July 14,1995, the FAA proposed to amend part 71 of the Federal 
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) by amending the Class E2 surface 
areas and the Class E5 airspace at Nome and Unalakleet, AK (60 FR 
37969). This action was to provide controlled airspace for newly 
developed Microwave Landing System (MLS) approaches at Nome and 
Unalakleet; and a Global Positioning System (GPS) Instrument Flight 
Rules (IFR) procedure at the Unalakleet Airport. The additional 
airspace will provide required controlled airspace for aircraft 
operating under IFR procedures. The area would be depicted on 
appropriate aeronautical charts thereby enabling pilots to 
circumnavigate the area or otherwise comply with IFR procedures.
    Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking 
proceeding by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. 
One comment objecting to the Nome, AK, Class E2 proposal was received. 
The FAA has reevaluated the airspace requirements for the Nome MLS 
approach to runway 9 and determined that sufficient Class E2 airspace 
exists and therefore, withdraws the proposal to expand the Nome, AK, 
Class E2 airspace at this time. No other comments were received. The 
Class E airspace designations for surface areas of an airport are 
published in paragraph 6002 of FAA Order 7400.9C, dated August 17, 
1995, and effective September 16, 1995, which is incorporated by 
reference in 14 CFR 71.1, and Class E airspace designations for 
airspace areas extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface 
of the earth are published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Order 7400.9C, 
dated August 17, 1995, and effective September 16, 1995, which is 
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. 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 (14 
CFR part 71) revises the Class E2 surface area at Unalakleet, AK, and 
revises the Class E5 airspace at Nome and Unalakleet, AK. This action 
will provide required controlled airspace for IFR procedures at the 
Nome and Unalakleet Airports and allow charting of the airspace that 
will enable pilots to circumnavigate the area or otherwise comply with 
IFR procedures.
    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 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 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. 40103, 40113, 40120; 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 7400.9C, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated August 17, 1995, and effective September 16, 
1995, 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  Unalakleet, AK [Revised]

Unalakleet Airport, AK
    (Lat. 63 deg.53'17''N, long. 160 deg.47'55''W)
North River NDB
    (Lat. 63 deg.54'27''N, long. 160 deg.48'43''W)
Unalakleet VORTAC
    (Lat. 63 deg.53'31''N, long. 160 deg.41'04''W)

    Within a 4.2-mile radius of Unalakleet Airport and within 3.5 
miles each side of the North River NDB 314 deg. bearing extending 
from the 4.2-mile radius of Unalakleet Airport to 8.4 miles west of 
the North River NDB and within 1.6 miles each side of the 289 deg. 
radial of the Unalakleet VORTAC extending from the 4.2 mile radius 
to 11 miles west of the Unalakleet VORTAC. This Class E airspace 
area is effective during the specific dates and times established in 
advance by Notice to Airmen. The effective date and time will 
thereafter be continuously published in the Supplement Alaska 
(Airport/Facility Directory).
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Paragraph 6005  Class E airspace areas extending from 700 feet or 
more above the surface of the earth.

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AAL AK E5  Nome, AK [Revised]

Nome Airport, AK
    (Lat. 64 deg.30'44''N, long. 165 deg.26'43''W)
Nome VORTAC

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    (Lat. 64 deg.29'06''N, long. 165 deg.15'11''W)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 6.6-mile radius of the Nome Airport and within 14 miles of 
the Nome VORTAC extending clockwise from the 002 deg. radial to the 
185 deg. radial of the VORTAC and within 20 miles of the Nome VORTAC 
extending clockwise from the 185 deg. radial to the 305 deg. radial 
of the VORTAC and within 4 miles north and 8 miles south of the 
106 deg. radial of the Nome VORTAC extending from the VORTAC to 16 
miles east and within 4 miles north and 8 miles south of the Nome 
VORTAC 271 deg. radial extending from the 6.6-miles radius to 27 
miles west of the VORTAC; and that airspace extending upward from 
1,200 feet above the surface within a 39-mile radius of the Nome 
VORTAC and within 39 miles each side of the Nome VORTAC 092 deg. 
radial extending from the 39-mile radius to 77.4 miles east of the 
VORTAC; excluding that airspace more than 12 miles from the 
shoreline .
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AAL AK E5  Unalakleet, AK [Revised]

    Unalakleet Airport, AK
    (Lat. 63 deg.53'17''N, long. 160 deg.47'55''W)
Unalakleet VORTAC
    (Lat. 63 deg.53'31''N, long. 160 deg.41'04''W)
Unalakleet Localizer
    (Lat. 63 deg.52'52''N, long. 160 deg.47'42''W)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 6.7-mile radius of the Unalakleet Airport and within 2 
miles each side of the 289 deg. radial of the Unalakleet VORTAC 
extending from the 6.7-mile radius to 14.1 miles west of the VORTAC 
and within 3 miles east and 3 miles west of the Unalakleet Localizer 
front course extending from the 6.7-mile radius to 12.9 miles north 
of the airport; and that airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet 
above the surface within a 20-mile radius of the Unalakleet VORTAC 
extending clockwise from the 165 deg. radial to the 322 deg. radial 
and within 4 miles east and 8 miles west of the Unalakleet Localizer 
front course extending from the Localizer to 21.7 miles north of the 
airport and within 4 miles north and 8 miles south of the Unalakleet 
VORTAC 289 deg. radial extending from 11 miles west of the VORTAC to 
27 miles west of the VORTAC; excluding that airspace more than 12 
miles from the shoreline.
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    Issued in Anchorage, AK, on May 29, 1996.
Trent Cummings,
Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division, Alaskan Region.
[FR Doc. 96-15416 Filed 6-17-96; 8:45 am]
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