[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 141 (Thursday, July 23, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 39504]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-19610]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Airspace Docket No. 98-AAL-8]
RIN 2120-AA66
Modification of Jet Route J-502; VOR Federal Airway V-444; and
Colored Federal Airways Amber 2 and Amber 15; Alaska
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action modifies Jet Route 502 (J-502), very high
frequency omnidirectional range (VOR) Federal Airway 444 (V-444), and
Colored Federal Airways Amber 2 (A-2) and Amber 15 (A-15) in the State
of Alaska. Specifically, this action modifies the description of J-502
by correcting the reference to the Burwash Landing navigational aid and
modifies the description of V-444 to exclude airspace within Canada. In
addition, this action adds the Beaver Creek, Yukon Territory (YT),
Nondirectional Beacon (NDB) to the descriptions of A-2 and A-15 to make
them consistent with the revised Canadian en route low altitude
structure. This action does not change the dimensions or operating
requirements of the airways.
EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, October 8, 1998.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken McElroy, Airspace and Rules
Division, ATA-400, Office of Air Traffic Airspace Management, Federal
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC
20591; telephone: (202) 267-8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The Rule
This action modifies J-502, V-444, A-2, and A-15, in the State of
Alaska. Specifically, this action modifies the current description of
J-502 from ``Burwash Landing, YT, Radio Beacon (RBN),'' to ``Burwash,
YT, NDB,'' and modifies the description of V-444 to exclude that
airspace within Canada.
In addition, this action adds the Beaver Creek NDB to the
descriptions of A-2 and A-15 to make them consistent with the revised
Canadian en route low altitude structure.
This action does not change the dimensions or operating
requirements of the airways.
Since this action merely involves changes in the legal description
of jet routes and Federal airways, and does not involve a change in the
dimensions or operating requirements of that airspace, notice and
public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary.
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, when promulgated, will not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Jet route, colored Federal airway, and Alaskan VOR Federal airway
designations are published in paragraphs 2004, 6009(c) and 6010(b),
respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9E, dated September 10, 1997, and
effective September 16, 1997, which is incorporated by reference in 14
CFR 71.1. The jet route, colored Federal airway, and Alaskan VOR
Federal airway designations listed in this document will be published
subsequently in the Order.
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, CLASS B, CLASS C, CLASS D, AND
CLASS E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIRWAYS; ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS
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]
2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9E, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated September 10, 1997, and effective September 16,
1997, is amended as follows:
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Paragraph 2004-Jet Routes
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J-502 [Revised]
From Seattle, WA; via Victoria, BC, Canada; Port Hardy, BC,
Canada; Annette Island, AK; Level Island, AK; Sisters Island, AK;
Burwash, YT, Canada, NDB; Northway, AK; Fairbanks, AK, to Kotzebue,
AK, excluding the airspace within Canada.
* * * * *
Paragraph 6009(c)--Colored Federal Airways
* * * * *
A-2 [Revised]
From Beaver Creek, YT, Canada, NDB; Nabesna, AK, NDB; to Delta
Junction, AK, NDB. From Chena, AK, NDB via Evansville, AK,NDB; to
Browerville, AK, NDB. The airspace within Canada is excluded.
* * * * *
A-15 [Revised]
From Ethelda, BC, Canada, NDB via Nichols, AK, NDB; Sumner
Strait, AK, NDB; Coghlan Island, AK, NDB; Haines, AK, NDB; Burwash,
YT, Canada, NDB; Beaver Creek, YT, NDB; Nabesna, AK, NDB; to Delta
Junction, AK, NDB. From Chena, AK, NDB; via Chandalar Lake, AK, NDB;
Put River, AK, NDB. The airspace within Canada is excluded.
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Paragraph 6010(b)--Alaskan VOR Federal Airways
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V-444 [Revised]
From Barrow, AK, Evansville, AK, NDB; Bettles, AK; Fairbanks,
AK; Big Delta, AK; Northway, AK; Burwash, YT, excluding that
airspace in Canada.
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Issued in Washington, DC, on July 17, 1998.
Reginald C. Matthews,
Acting Program Director for Air Traffic Airspace Management.
[FR Doc. 98-19610 Filed 7-22-98; 8:45 am]
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