[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 73 (Thursday, April 15, 2004)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 19922-19923]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-8504]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2004-16914; Airspace Docket No. 04-AAL-01]


Establishment of Class E Airspace; Akhiok, AK

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes Class E airspace at Akhiok, AK to 
provide adequate controlled airspace to contain aircraft executing a 
new Standard Instrument Approach Procedure (SIAP) and a new Departure 
Procedure. This Rule results in new Class E airspace upward from 700 
feet (ft.) and 1,200 feet above the surface at Akhiok, AK.

DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, June 10, 2004.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jesse Patterson, AAL-538G, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 222 West 7th Avenue, Box 14, Anchorage, AK 
99513-7587; telephone number (907) 271-5898; fax: (907) 271-2850; e-
mail: [email protected]. Internet address: http://www.alaska.faa.gov/at.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On Tuesday, February 3, 2004, 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. and 1,200 ft. above the surface at Akhiok, 
AK (69 FR 5093). The action was proposed in order to add Class E 
airspace sufficient in size to contain aircraft while executing a new 
Standard Instrument Approach Procedure and a new Departure Procedure 
for the Akhiok Airport. The new approach is Area Navigation-Global 
Positioning System (RNAV GPS) A original. The new departure procedure 
is the JOGMO ONE RNAV Departure. New Class E controlled airspace 
extending upward from 700 feet and 1,200 feet above the surface in the 
Akhiok Airport area is established by this action. 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 
7400.9L, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated September 2, 
2003, and effective September 16, 2003, 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 
Akhiok, Alaska. This additional Class E airspace was created to 
accomodate aircraft executing a new SIAP 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 
Akhiok Airport, Akhiok, 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

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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

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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 7400.9L, Airspace Designations and Reporting 
Points, dated September 2, 2003, and effective September 16, 2003, 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 Akhiok, AK [New]

Akhiok Airport, AK
(lat. 56[deg]56'19'' N., long. 154[deg]10'57'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 6.3-mile radius of the Akhiok Airport and that airspace 
extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface within an area 
bounded by 57[deg]11' N. 154[deg]10'30'' W. to 56[deg]47' N. 
153[deg]36' W. to 56[deg]35' N. 154[deg]04' W to 56[deg]35' N. 
154[deg]25' W to 56[deg]56'30'' N. 154[deg]55' W to point of 
beginning.
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    Issued in Anchorage, AK, on April 1, 2004.
Judith G. Heckl,
Manager, Air Traffic Division, Alaskan Region.
[FR Doc. 04-8504 Filed 4-14-04; 8:45 am]
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