[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 121 (Friday, June 24, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 36488-36489]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-12568]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2005-20567; Airspace Docket No. 05-AAL-05]


Revision of Class E Airspace; Shishmaref, AK

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, September 1, 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, April 18, 2005, the FAA proposed to revise part 71 of 
the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to add to the Class E 
airspace upward from 700 ft. and 1,200 ft. above the surface at 
Shishmaref, AK (70 FR 20095). The action was proposed in order to add 
Class E airspace sufficient in size to contain aircraft while executing 
two new SIAPs for the Shishmaref Airport. The new approaches are (1) 
Area Navigation (Global Positioning System) (RNAV (GPS)) Runway (RWY) 
23, original; and (2) RNAV (GPS) RWY 5, original. Additional Class E 
controlled airspace extending upward from 700 ft. and 1,200 feet above 
the surface in the Shishmaref 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,

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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 
Shishmaref, Alaska. Additional Class E airspace is being 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 
Shishmaref Airport, Shishmaref, 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 instrument procedures for the Shishmaref 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.


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 Shishmaref, AK [Revised]

Shishmaref Airport, AK
    (Lat. 66[deg]14'58'' N., long. 166[deg]05'22'' W.)
Shishmaref NDB
    (Lat. 66[deg]15'29'' N., long. 166[deg]03'09'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 6.5-mile radius of the Shishmaref Airport and within 4 
miles southeast and 8 miles northwest of the 245[deg] bearing from 
the Shishmaref NDB extending from the NDB to 16 miles southwest and 
within 4 miles southeast and 8 miles northeast of the NDB 061[deg] 
bearing from the Shishmaref NDB extending from the NDB to 16 miles 
northeast of the NDB, and that airspace extending upward from 1,200 
feet above the surface within a 30-mile radius of 66[deg]09'58'' N 
166[deg]30'03'' W and within a 30-mile radius of 66[deg]19'55'' N 
165[deg]40'32'' W.
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    Issued in Anchorage, AK, on June 16, 2005.
Michael A. Tarr,
Acting Director, Alaska Flight Services Area Office.
[FR Doc. 05-12568 Filed 6-23-05; 8:45 am]
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