[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 130 (Friday, July 7, 2006)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 38516-38517]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-10676]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2005-20551; Airspace Docket No. 06-AAL-18]
RIN 2120-AA66


Re-Designation of VOR Federal Airway V-431; Alaska

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends VOR Federal Airway V-431, Alaska. 
Specifically, the FAA is re-designating V-431 as V-593 because the V-
431 designation is a duplicate number in the National Airspace System 
(NAS) and is causing problems with the Flight Data processors during 
route validation at the Anchorage Air Route Traffic Control Center.

DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, September 28, 2006.

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:

The Rule

    This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 by re-designating V-431 as V-593 because the V-431 designation 
is duplicated in the NAS and causes problems with the Flight Data 
processors during route validation at Anchorage Air Route Traffic 
Control Center. The route number change will coincide with the 
effective date of this rulemaking action. Since this action merely 
involves editorial change in the route number of the legal description 
of a Federal Airway, and does not involve a change in the dimensions or 
operating requirements of that airway, notice and public procedure 
under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary.
    Alaskan VOR Federal Airways are published in paragraph 6010(b) of 
FAA Order 7400.9O dated September 1, 2006, and effective September 16, 
2006, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Federal 
Airways listed in this document will be published subsequently in the 
Order.
    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 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 
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.

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 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 FAA Order 7400.9O, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated September 1, 2006, 
and effective September 16, 2006, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6010(b)) Alaskan VOR Federal Airways.

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V-431 [Remove]

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V-593 [New]

    From Sisters Island, AK, INT Sisters Island 204[deg] and Biorka 
Island 355[deg] radials; Biorka Island, AK.
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on June 29, 2006.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace and Rules.
[FR Doc. E6-10676 Filed 7-6-06; 8:45 am]
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