[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 192 (Tuesday, October 5, 1999)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 53890-53891]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-25849]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 99-AAL-11]


Establishment of Class E Airspace; Platinum, AK

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes Class E airspace at Platinum, AK. The 
establishment of a Global Positioning System (GPS) instrument approach 
procedure at Platinum Airport made this action necessary. The Platinum 
Airport status changes from Visual Flight Rules (VFR) to Instrument 
Flight Rules (IFR). This rule provides adequate controlled airspace for 
aircraft flying IFR procedures at Platinum, AK.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, November 4, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bob Durand, Operations Branch, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 222 West 7th Avenue, Box 14, Anchorage, AK 
99513-7587; telephone number (907) 271-5898; fax: (907) 271-2850; 
email: Bob.D[email protected]. Internet address: http://www.alaska.faa.gov/
at or at address http://162.58.28.41/at.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On July 30, 1999, a proposal to amend part 71 of the Federal 
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to revise the Class E airspace at 
Platinum, AK, was published in the Federal Register (64 FR 41359). The 
proposal was necessary due to the establishment of a GPS instrument 
approach to runway (RWY) 06 and RWY 24 at Platinum, AK. Interested 
parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking proceeding by 
submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No public 
comments to the proposal were received. The Kipnuk VOR and the Togiak 
NDB coordinates however, were published with errors. The Knipnuk VOR 
coordinates should read ``lat. 59 deg.56'34'' N., long. 164 deg.02'04'' 
W.'' and the Togiak NDB coordinates should read, ``lat. 59 deg.03'51'' 
N., long. 160 deg.22'27'' W.'' The Federal Aviation Administration has 
determined that these changes are editorial in nature and will not 
increase the scope of this rule. Except for the non-substantive change 
just discussed, the rule is adopted as written.
    The area will be depicted on aeronautical charts for pilot 
reference.

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The coordinates for this airspace docket are based on North American 
Datum 83. The Class E airspace areas designated as 700/1200 foot 
transition areas are published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Order 7400.9F, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated September 10, 1998, 
and effective September 16, 1998, which is incorporated by reference in 
14 CFR 71.1 (63 FR 50139; September 21, 1998). The Class E airspace 
designations listed in this document will be revised and published 
subsequently in the Order.

The Rule

    This amendment to 14 CFR part 71 establishes the Class E airspace 
at Platinum, AK, through the establishment of a GPS instrument 
approach. The area will be depicted on aeronautical charts for pilot 
reference. The intended effect of this proposal is to provide adequate 
controlled airspace for IFR operations at Platinum, AK.
    The FAA has determined that these proposed regulations only involve 
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).

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 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]

    2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal 
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9F, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated September 10, 1998, and effective September 16, 
1998, 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  Platinum, AK [New]

Platinum Airport
    (Lat. 59 deg.00'41'' N., long. 161 deg.49'11'' W.)
Togiak NDB
    (Lat. 59 deg.03'51'' N., long. 160 deg.22'27'' W.)
Kipnuk VOR
    (Lat. 59 deg.56'34'' N., long. 164 deg.02'04'' W.)
Oscarville NDB
    (Lat. 60 deg.47'29'' N., long. 161 deg.52'22'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within 5.5-mile radius of the Platinum Airport; and that airspace 
extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface 4 miles either 
side of a line from the Togiak NDB to lat. 59 deg.19'00'' N. long. 
161 deg.52'00'' W., and 4 miles either side of a line from Kipnuk 
VOR to lat. 59 deg.19'00'' N. long. 161 deg.52'00'' W., and 4 miles 
either side of a line from Oscarville NDB to lat. 59 deg.19'00'' N. 
long. 161 deg.52'00'' W., and 4 miles either side of a line 
extending from lat. 59 deg.19'00'' N. long. 161 deg. 52'00'' W. to 
lat. 59 deg.09'58'' N. long 161 deg.57'39'' W. to lat. 
59 deg.05'27'' N. long. 161 deg.53'31'' W.
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    Issued in Anchorage, AK, on September 28, 1999.
Willis C. Nelson,
Manager, Air Traffic Division, Alaskan Region.
[FR Doc. 99-25849 Filed 10-4-99; 8:45 am]
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