[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 176 (Tuesday, September 13, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 53921-53922]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-18154]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2005-21447; Airspace Docket No. 05-AAL-17]


Revision of Class E Airspace; Cordova, AK

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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

EFFECTIVE DATE: This Final rule is effective September 13, 2005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary Rolf, 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, June 24, 2005, the FAA proposed to amend part 71 of the 
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to revise the Class E 
surface area and the Class E airspace upward from 700 ft. and 1,200 ft. 
above the surface at Cordova, AK (70 FR 36540). The action was proposed 
in order to create Class E airspace sufficient in size to contain 
aircraft while executing SIAPs at the Cordova Airport. Revised Class E 
controlled airspace extending upward from the surface, and from 700 ft. 
and 1,200 ft. above the surface in the Cordova 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 
ft. transition areas are published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Order 
7400.9M, Airspace Designations

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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 amendment to 14 CFR part 71 revises Class E airspace at 
Cordova, Alaska. This Class E airspace is revised to accommodate 
aircraft executing SIAPs at the airport and will be depicted on 
aeronautical charts for pilot reference. The intended effect of this 
rule is to provide adequate controlled airspace for Instrument Flight 
Rule (IFR) operations at Cordova Airport, Cordova, 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 Cordova 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 6002 Class E airspace Designated as Surface Areas.

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AAL AK E2 Cordova, AK [Revised]

Cordova, Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport, AK
    (Lat. 60[deg]29'31'' N., Long. 145[deg]28'40'' W.)
Glacier River Non-Directional Beacon (NDB)
    (Lat. 60[deg]29'56'' N., Long. 145[deg]28'28'' W.)

    Within a 4.1-mile radius of the Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport 
and within 2 miles each side of the 115[deg] bearing from the 
Glacier River NDB extending from the 4.1-mile radius to 6 miles 
southeast of the airport, and within 2 miles each side of the 
124[deg] bearing from the Glacier River NDB extending from the 4.1-
mile radius to 10.4 miles southeast of the airport, and within 3.2 
miles northwest and 2.1 miles southeast of the 222[deg] bearing from 
the Glacier River NDB extending from the 4.1-mile radius to 10 miles 
southwest of the airport, excluding that airspace north of a line 
from Lat. 60[deg]31'03'' N., Long. 145[deg]20'59'' W. to Lat. 
60[deg]32'45'' N., Long. 145[deg]33'43'' W.
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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 Cordova, AK [Revised]

Cordova, Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport, AK
    (Lat. 60[deg]29'31'' N., long. 145[deg]28'40'' W.)
Glacier River NDB
    (Lat. 60[deg]29'56'' N., long. 145[deg]28'28'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 6.6-mile radius of the Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport, 
and within 4 miles each side of the 222[deg] bearing from the 
Glacier River NDB extending from the 6.6-mile radius to 20 miles 
southwest of the airport; and that airspace extending upward from 
1,200 feet above the surface within a 30-mile radius of the airport 
and within 6 miles each side of the 115[deg] bearing from the 
Glacier River NDB extending from the 30-mile radius to 45 miles east 
of the airport, excluding that airspace within Control Area 1487L. 
and more than 12 miles from the shoreline.
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    Issued in Anchorage, AK, on September 1, 2005.
Joseph Rollins,
Acting Director, Alaska Flight Services Area Office.
[FR Doc. 05-18154 Filed 9-12-05; 8:45 am]
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