[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 216 (Thursday, November 7, 2002)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 67800-67801]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-28366]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2002-13247; Airspace Docket No. 02-AAL-5]


Proposed Modification and Revocation of Federal Airways; AK

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This notice proposes to revise jet route 133 (J-133), and 
revoke jet route 711 (J-711), in Alaska. The FAA is proposing to 
realign J-133 from Biorka Island, AK, to Sitka, AK, which would overfly 
the LAIRE intersection. The proposed realignment of J-133 would 
eliminate the need for J-711. This proposed action would enhance 
aircraft operations and improve system efficiency in Alaska.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 23, 2002.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the Docket Management 
System, U.S. Department of Transportation, Room Plaza 401, 400 Seventh 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001. You must identify the docket 
number FAA-2001-13247/Airspace Docket No. 02-AAL-5, at the beginning of 
your comments.
    You may also submit comments on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov. 
You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any comments 
received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets Office 
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays. The Docket Office (telephone 1-800-647-5527) is on the plaza 
level of the Department of Transportation NASSIF Building at the above 
address.
    An informal docket may also be examined during normal business 
hours at the office of the Regional Air Traffic Division, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 222 West 7th Avenue, 14, Anchorage, 
AK 99533.

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:

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 both docket numbers and be submitted 
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 Docket No. FAA-2002-13247/Airspace 
Docket No. 02-AAL-05.'' 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 public 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

    An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the 
Internet at http://dms.dot.gov. Recently published rulemaking documents 
can also be accessed through the FAA's Web page at http://www.faa.gov 
or the Superintendent of Document's Web page at http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara.
    Additionally, any person may obtain a copy of this notice by 
submitting a request to the Federal Aviation Administration, Office of 
Air Traffic Airspace Management, ATA-400, 800 Independence Avenue, SW.,

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Washington, DC 20591, or by calling (202) 267-8783. Communications must 
identify both docket numbers for this notice. Persons interested in 
being placed on a mailing list for future NPRM's should call the FAA's 
Office of Rulemaking, (202) 267-9677, for a copy of Advisory Circular 
No. 11-2A, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Distribution System, which 
describes the application procedure.

The Proposal

    The FAA is proposing an amendment to Title 14 Code of Federal 
Regulations (CFR) part 71 to revise J-133, and revoke J-711, in Alaska. 
The FAA is proposing this action to realign J-133 from Biorka Island, 
AK, to Sitka, AK, which would overfly the LAIRE intersection. The 
proposed realignment of J-133 would eliminate the need for J-711. This 
proposed action would enhance aircraft operations and improve system 
efficiency in Alaska.
    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. 
Therefore, this proposed regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant 
regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a 
``significant rule'' under Department of Transportation (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 routes are published in paragraph 2004, of FAA Order 7400.9K 
dated August 30, 2002, and effective September 16, 2002, which is 
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The jet routes listed in this 
document would be published subsequently in the order.

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--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 7400.9K, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated August 30, 2002, and effective September 16, 
2002, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 2004--Jet Routes

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J-133 [Revised]

    From Sitka, AK, NDB; INT Hinchinbrook, AK, NDB 117[deg] and 
Yakutat, AK 213[deg] radial; to Hinchinbrook, AK, NDB; Johnstone Point, 
AK; Anchorage, AK; Galena, AK.
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J-711 [Revoke]

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    Issued in Washington, DC, October 29, 2002.
Reginald C. Matthews,
Manager, Airspace and Rules Division.
[FR Doc. 02-28366 Filed 11-6-02; 8:45 am]
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