[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 24 (Monday, February 7, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 6335-6336]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-2228]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2004-18734; Airspace Docket No. 03-AAL-03]
RIN 2120-AA66


Revision of Colored Federal Airway; AK

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action revises Colored Federal Airway Green 16 (G-16), in 
Alaska. This action adds to the

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instrument flight rules (IFR) airway and route structure in Alaska by 
extending G-16 from Put River, AK, to Barter Island, AK. The FAA is 
taking this action to enhance the safety and management of aircraft 
operations in Alaska.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, May 12, 2005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken McElroy, Airspace and Rules, 
Office of System Operations and Safety, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; 
telephone: (202) 267-8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On September 3, 2004, the FAA published in the Federal Register a 
notice proposing to establish G-16 (69 FR 53860), a new IFR route in 
Alaska. This action would convert an uncharted non-regulatory part 95 
route to a colored Federal airway. The route conversion provides an 
airway structure to support existing commercial services in Alaska. 
Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking 
effort by submitting written comments on the proposal. No comments were 
received. With the exception of editorial changes, this amendment is 
the same as that proposed in the notice.

The Rule

    The FAA is amending Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 (part 71) to extend G-16 from the Put River, NDB, to the Barter 
Island, NDB in Alaska. This action adds to the IFR airway and route 
structure in Alaska. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the 
safety and management of aircraft operations in Alaska. Adoption of 
this Federal airway: (1) Provides pilots with minimum en route 
altitudes and minimum obstruction clearance altitudes information; (2) 
establishes controlled airspace thus eliminating some of the commercial 
IFR operations in uncontrolled airspace; and (3) improves the 
management of air traffic operations and thereby enhance safety.
    Green Colored Federal Airways are published in paragraph 6009(a) of 
FAA Order 7400.9M dated August 30, 2004, and effective September 16, 
2004, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Green 
Colored Federal Airway listed in this document will be published 
subsequently in the order.
    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 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 proposed 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.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical 
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance 
with Paragraph 311(a) of FAA Order 1050.1E, Policies and Procedures for 
Considering Environmental Impacts. This airspace action is not expected 
to cause any potentially significant impacts, and no extraordinary 
circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental 
assessment.

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 
proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR 
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

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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]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the FAA Order 
7400.9M, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 30, 
2004, and effective September 16, 2004, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6009(a)--Green Federal Airways

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G-16 [Revised]

From Point Lay, AK, NDB; Wainwright Village, AK, NDB; Browerville, 
AK, NDB; Nuiqsut Village, AK, NDB; Put River, AK, NDB; to Barter 
Island, AK, NDB.
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on January 27, 2005.
Edie Parish,
Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules.
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