[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 86 (Thursday, May 5, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 23788-23789]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-8931]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2005-20030; Airspace Docket No. 05-AAL-01]


Revision of Class E Airspace; St. Michael, AK

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, July 7, 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 Monday, February 7, 2005, the FAA proposed to revise part 71 of 
the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to revise the Class E 
airspace upward from 700 ft. above the surface at St. Michael, AK (70 
FR 6381). The action was proposed in order to add Class E airspace 
sufficient in size to contain aircraft while executing two new SIAPs 
and a textual departure procedure for the St. Michael Airport. The new 
approaches are (1) Area Navigation-Global Positioning System (RNAV GPS) 
Runway 2, original; and (2) RNAV (GPS) RWY 20, original. Revised Class 
E controlled airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 8.4-mile radius of the St. Michael 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 
7400.9M, 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 published subsequently in the Order.

The Rule

    This revision to 14 CFR part 71 revises Class E airspace at St. 
Michael, Alaska. Additional Class E airspace is being created to 
accommodate aircraft executing new instrument procedures 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 St. Michael Airport, St. Michael, 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 is 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 creates Class E airspace sufficient in size to contain aircraft 
executing new and existing instrument procedures for the St. Michael 
Airport and represents the FAA's continuing effort to safely and 
efficiently use the navigable airspace.

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.

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

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AAL AK E5 St. Michael, AK [Revised]

St. Michael Airport, AK
    (Lat. 63[deg]29'24'' N., long. 162[deg]06'37'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within an 8.4-mile radius of the St. Michael Airport.
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    Issued in Anchorage, AK, on April 20, 2005.
Anthony M. Wylie,
Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division, Alaskan Region.
[FR Doc. 05-8931 Filed 5-4-05; 8:45 am]
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