[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 244 (Tuesday, December 21, 2004)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 76391-76392]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-27826]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2004-18897; Airspace Docket No. 04-AAL-12]


Revision of Class E Airspace; Kotzebue, AK

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action revises Class E airspace at Kotzebue, AK to 
provide adequate controlled airspace to contain aircraft executing two 
new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP). This Rule results 
in additional Class E surface area airspace at Kotzebue, AK.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, March 17, 2005.

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 Friday, September 10, 2004, the FAA proposed to revise part 71 
of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to create 
additional Class E surface area airspace at Kotzebue, AK (69 FR 54758). 
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 for the Kotzebue Airport. The new approaches are 
(1) Area Navigation-Global Positioning System (RNAV GPS) Runway (RWY) 
26, original, (2) RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 8, original. 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 surface 
areas are published in paragraph 6002 of FAA Order 7400.9M, Airspace 
Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 30, 2004, and effective 
September 16, 2004, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. 
The Class E airspace designation listed in this document will be 
revised subsequently in the Order.

The Rule

    This revision to 14 CFR part 71 revises Class E airspace at 
Kotzebue, Alaska. This additional Class E airspace was created to 
accommodate aircraft executing two 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 
Kotzebue Airport, Kotzebue, 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.
    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is 
found in title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle 1, section 106 
describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, 
Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's 
authority.
    This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in 
subtitle VII, part A, subpart 1, section 40103, Sovereignty and use of 
airspace. Under that section, the FAA is charged with prescribing 
regulations to ensure the safe and efficient use of the navigable 
airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because 
it revises Class E surface area sufficient in size to contain aircraft 
executing two new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures for the 
Kotzebue Airport and represents the FAA's continuing effort to safely 
and efficiently use the navigable airspace.

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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 7400.9M, Airspace Designations and Reporting 
Points, dated August 30, 2004, and effective September 16, 2004, is 
amended as follows:
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Paragraph 6002 Class E airspace designated as surface area.

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AAL AK E2 Kotzebue, AK--[Revised]

Kotzebue, Ralph Wien Memorial Airport, AK
    (Lat. 66[deg]53[min]05[sec] N., long. 162[deg]35[min]55[sec] W.)
Kotzebue VOR/DME
    (Lat. 66[deg]53[min]08[sec] N, long. 162[deg]32[min]24[sec] W)
Hotham NDB
    (Lat. 66[deg]54[min]05[sec] N, long. 162[deg]33[min]52[sec] W)

    Within a 4.8-mile radius of the Ralph Wien Memorial Airport and 
within 2.6 miles each side of the 039[deg] bearing from Hotham NDB 
extending from the 4.8 mile radius to 8.9 miles northeast of the 
airport and within 2.4 miles each side of the 091[deg] radial from 
the Kotzebue VOR/DME extending from the 4.8-mile radius to 11.5 
miles east of the airport and within 2.4 miles each side of the 
278[deg] radial from the KotzebueVOR/DME extending from the 4.8-mile 
radius to 10.2 miles west of the airport. This Class E airspace is 
effective during the specific dates and times established in advance 
by a Notice to Airman. The effective date and time will thereafter 
be continuously published in the Airport/Facility Directory.
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    Issued in Anchorage, AK, on December 10, 2004.
Anthony M. Wylie,
Acting Area Director, Alaska Flight Services Area Office.
[FR Doc. 04-27826 Filed 12-20-04; 8:45 am]
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