[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 198 (Friday, October 14, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 59992-59993]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-20630]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2002-13994; Airspace Docket No. 02-AAL-10]
RIN 2120-AA66


Establishment of Colored Federal Airways; AK

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes two colored Federal airways, Amber-5 
(A-5) and Blue 1 (B-1), in Alaska. This action adds to the instrument 
flight rules (IFR) airway and route structure in Alaska. The FAA is 
taking this action to enhance safety and the management of aircraft 
operations in Alaska.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, December 22, 2005.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On January 30, 2003, the FAA published in the Federal Register a 
notice of proposed rulemaking to establish Colored Federal Airways (68 
FR 4741). 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.
    Colored Federal airways are published in paragraph 6009 of FAA 
Order 7400.9N dated September 1, 2005, and effective September 15, 
2005, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The colored 
Federal airways listed in this document would be published subsequently 
in the order.

The Rule

    This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 by establishing two colored Federal airways, A-5 and B-1, in 
Alaska. Presently there are several uncharted non-regulatory routes 
that use the same routing as the new colored Federal airways. These 
uncharted non-regulatory routes are used daily by commercial and 
general aviation aircraft. However, the air traffic control (ATC) 
management of aircraft operations is limited on these routes. The FAA 
is converting these uncharted non-regulatory routes to the colored 
Federal airways. This action adds to the IFR airway and route structure 
in Alaska.
    Additionally, adoption of these Federal airways: (1) Provide 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 enhances safety.
    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. 
Therefore, this proposed regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant 
regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a 
``significant rule'' under Department of Transportation (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, when promulgated, will not have a significant 
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the 
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

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, B, C, D, AND CLASS 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.

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Sec.  71.1  [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the FAA Order 
7400.9N, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated September 1, 
2005, and effective September 15, 2005, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6009(c)--Amber Federal Airways.

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A-5 [New]

    From Ambler, AK, NDB to Evansville, AK, NDB.
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Paragraph 6009(d)--Blue Federal Airways.

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B-1 [New]

    From Woody Island, AK, NDB to Iliamna, AK, NDB.
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on October 6, 2005.
Edith V. Parish,
Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules.
[FR Doc. 05-20630 Filed 10-13-05; 8:45 am]
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