[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 227 (Monday, November 27, 2006)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 68437-68438]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-19834]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2006-26111; Airspace Docket No. 06-AAL-32]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment to Jet Route and Colored Federal Airways; Alaska

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends Jet Route 510 (J-510), and Colored Federal 
Airways Amber 2 (A-2), Amber 15 (A-15), and Green 8 (G-8), Alaska. 
Specifically, the FAA is re-designating J-510 as J-512 because of 
duplication with a Canadian Jet Route number, causing problems with the 
Flight Data processors during route validation at the Anchorage Air 
Route Traffic Control Center. Additionally, portions of A-2, and A-15, 
and G-8 are discontinuous between fixes, causing flight processing 
software problems, and will be re-designated.

DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, January 18, 2007. The Director of the 
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 
1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and 
publication of conforming amendments.

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:

Background

    Because of limitations in the Oceans 21 Advanced Technologies and 
Oceanic Procedures (ATOP) system scheduled for operation at Anchorage 
Center, several route numbers were identified that were either 
duplicated in the National Airspace System or discontinuous between 
fixes. This rule is necessary to smooth the transition to ATOP at the 
Anchorage Center.
    Alaskan Jet Routes and Colored Federal airways are published in 
paragraph 2004 and 6009 of FAA Order 7400.9P dated September 1, 2006, 
and effective September 15, 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 Rule

    This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 by re-designating J-510 as J-512 because the J-510 designation 
is duplicated by a Canadian Jet Route and causes problems with the 
Flight Data processors during route validation at Anchorage Air Route 
Traffic Control Center. A-2, and A-15 are discontinuous between the 
Delta Junction Non-directional Beacon (NDB) and the Chena NDB, which 
also causing flight processing software problems. They will be re-
designated as A-9 and A-17 respectively. G-8 is discontinuous between 
Kachemak NDB and Campell Lake NDB and will be re-designated as G-11. 
The route number change will coincide with the effective date of this 
rulemaking action.
    Accordingly, this action merely involves editorial change in the 
route number of the legal description of a colored 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.
    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 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.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical 
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance 
with FAA Order 1050.1E, ``Environmental Impacts: Polices and 
Procedures.'' This airspace action is not expected to cause any 
potentially significant environmental impacts, and no extraordinary 
circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental 
assessment.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

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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 7400.9P, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated September 1, 2006, 
and effective September 15, 2006, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 2004 Jet Routes.

* * * * *

J-510 [Remove]

* * * * *

J-512 [New]

    From; Emmonak, AK; Unalakleet, AK; to Galena, AK
* * * * *

Paragraph 6009 (a) Green Federal airways.

* * * * *

G-8 [Revised]

    From Shemya, AK, NDB, 20 AGL; Mount Moffet, AK, NDB, 20 AGL; 
Dutch Harbor, AK, NDB, 20 AGL; INT Dutch Harbor NDB 041[deg] and 
Elfee, AK, NDB 253[deg] bearings, 20 AGL; Elfee, AK, NDB, 20 AGL; 
Saldo, AK, NDB; INT Saldo, AK, NDB 054[deg] and Kachemak, AK, NDB 
269[deg] bearings; to Kachemak NDB, AK.
* * * * *

G-11 [New]

    From Campbell Lake, AK, NDB; INT Campbell Lake, AK, NDB 031[deg] 
and Glenallen, AK, NDB 255[deg] bearings; Glenallen, AK, NDB; INT 
Glenallen, AK, 052[deg] and Nabesna, AK, NDB 252[deg] bearings; to 
Nabesna, AK, NDB.
* * * * *

Paragraph 6009 (c) Amber Federal airways.

* * * * *

A-2 [Revised]

    From Beaver Creek, YT, Canada, NDB; Nebesna, AK, NDB; to Delta 
Junction, AK, NDB. The airspace within Canada is excluded.
* * * * *

A-9 [New]

    From Browerville, AK, NDB.; Evansville, AK, NDB; to Chena, AK, 
NDB
* * * * *

A-15 [Revised]

    From Ethelda, BC, Canada, NDB; Nichols, AK, NDB; Sumner Strait, 
AK, NDB; Coghlan Island, AK, NDB; Haines, AK, NDB; Burwash, YT, 
Canada, NDB; Beaver Creek, YT, Canada, NDB; Nabesna, AK, NDB; to 
Delta Junction, AK, NDB. The airspace within Canada is excluded.
* * * * *

A-17 [New]

    From Chena, AK, NDB; Chandalar Lake, AK, NDB; to Put River, AK, 
NDB.
* * * * *

    Issued in Washington, DC, on November 16, 2006.
Ellen Crum,
Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules.
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