[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 154 (Monday, August 11, 2003)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 47448]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-20403]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2003-14854; Airspace Docket No. 03-AAL-05]


Establishment of Class E Airspace; Nelson Lagoon, AK

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes Class E airspace at Nelson Lagoon, AK 
to provide adequate controlled airspace to contain aircraft executing 
two new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP) and one 
Departure Procedure (DP). This rule results in new Class E airspace 
upward from 700 ft. above the ground at Nelson Lagoon, AK.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, October 30, 2003.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Derril Bergt, AAL-531, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 222 West 7th Avenue, Box 14, Anchorage, AK 
99513-7587; telephone number (907) 271-2796; fax: (907) 271-2850; 
email: [email protected]. Internet address: http://www.alaska.faa.gov/at.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On Monday, May 5, 2003, the FAA proposed to revise part 71 of the 
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to create new Class E 
airspace upward from 700 ft. above the surface at Nelson Lagoon, AK (68 
FR 23626). The action was proposed in order to add Class E airspace 
sufficient in size to contain aircraft while executing two new SIAPs 
and one new DP for the Nelson Lagoon Airport. The new approaches are 
(1) Area Navigation-Global Positioning System (RNAV GPS) Runway 08 
original, and (2) RNAV (GPS) Runway 26 original and the new DP is the 
Binal One RNAV Departure. Interested parties were invited to 
participate in this rulemaking proceeding by submitting written 
comments on the proposal to the FAA. No public comments have been 
received, thus, the rule is adopted as proposed.
    The area will be depicted on aeronautical charts for pilot 
reference. 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 
7400.9K, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 30, 
2002, and effective September 16, 2002, which is incorporated by 
reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace designation listed in 
this document will be revoked and revised subsequently in the Order.

The Rule

    This revision to 14 CFR part 71 establishes Class E airspace at 
Nelson Lagoon, Alaska. This additional Class E airspace is being 
created to accomodate aircraft executing new SIAPs and will be depicted 
on aeronautical charts for pilot reference. The intended effect of this 
rule is to provide adequate controlled airspace for IFR operations at 
Nelson Lagoon Airport, Nelson Lagoon, Alaska.
    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. 
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 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--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, CLASS B, CLASS C, CLASS D, AND 
CLASS E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIRWAYS; ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

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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]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation 
Administration Order 7400.9K, Airspace Designations and Reporting 
Points, dated August 30, 2002, and effective September 16, 2002, is 
amended as follows:

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Paragraph 6005 Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet or 
more above the surface of the earth.

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AAL AK E5 Nelson Lagoon, AK [New]

Nelson Lagoon Airport, AK
    (lat. 56[deg]00'27'' N., long. 161[deg]09'37'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 6.3-mile radius of the Nelson Lagoon Airport.
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    Issued in Anchorage, AK, on July 29, 2003.
Judith G. Heckl,
Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division, Alaskan Region.
[FR Doc. 03-20403 Filed 8-8-03; 8:45 am]
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