[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 85 (Monday, May 3, 2004)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 24068-24069]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-9910]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2004-17019; Airspace Docket No. 04-AAL-02]


Establishment of Class E Airspace; Wales, AK

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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

DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, August 5, 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; 
email: [email protected]. Internet address: http://www.alaska.faa.gov/at.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On Wednesday, February 25, 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 
Wales, AK (69 FR 8586). The action was proposed in order to add Class E 
airspace sufficient in size to contain aircraft while executing two new 
Standard Instrument Approach Procedures and a new Departure Procedure 
for the Wales Airport. The new approaches are (1) Area Navigation-
Global Positioning System (RNAV GPS) RWY 18 original and RNAV GPS RWY 
36, original. New Class E controlled airspace extending upward from 700 
feet and 1,200 feet above the surface in the Wales 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 published subsequently in the Order.

The Rule

    This revision to 14 CFR part 71 establishes Class E airspace at 
Wales, Alaska. This additional Class E airspace was 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 
Wales Airport, Wales, 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.

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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 Wales, AK [New]

Wales Airport, AK
    (Lat. 65[deg]37'26'' N., long. 168[deg]05'57'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 6.35-mile radius of the Wales Airport and that airspace 
extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface within an area 
bounded by 65[deg]24'00'' N 168[deg]30'00'' W to 65[deg]53'00'' N 
168[deg]30'00'' W to 66[deg]00'00'' N 167[deg]50'00'' W to 
65[deg]24'00'' N 167[deg]50'00'' W to point of beginning excluding 
that airspace within Tin City Class E airspace area.
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    Issued in Anchorage, AK, April 22, 2004.
Anthony M. Wylie,
Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division, Alaskan Region.
[FR Doc. 04-9910 Filed 4-30-04; 8:45 am]
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