[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 11 (Thursday, January 18, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 2179-2181]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-597]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2006-25947; Airspace Docket No. 06-AAL-31]


Revision of Class D/E Airspace; Big Delta, Allen Army Airfield, 
Fort Greely, AK

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action revises Class D and E airspace at Allen Army 
Airfield (AAF), AK. The United States Army has decided to staff the 
Allen AAF air traffic control tower (ATCT) part time. The Class D and E 
airspace is being revised in order to align Class D airspace effective 
times to match ATCT hours of operation. The current title of the 
airspace described in FAA Order 7400.9P is also changing to reflect 
current guidance in FAA Order 7400.2E. This rule results in the 
revision of Class D and E airspace at Allen AAF, Delta Junction, AK.

DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, March 15, 2007. The Director of the 
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 
title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to the annual 
revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments.

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 Tuesday, October 31, 2006, the FAA proposed to amend part 71 of 
the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to revise Class D and 
E airspace at Allen AAF, AK (71 FR 63725). The action was proposed in 
order to align the Class D and E airspace with Allen AAF tower's 
operating hours. The Army does not need to operate the control tower 24 
hours per day. Class D airspace is only in effect when a tower is open. 
When the tower is not open, the airspace reverts to Class E. 
Additionally, the title of each airspace description in FAA Order 
7400.9P associated with Allen AAF is being updated. In this case, the 
town of Delta Junction (which is closer to Allen AAF) is now

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referenced instead of Big Delta. The airspace changes meet the 
instrument procedure and tower operational hour needs at Allen AAF, AK.
    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 airspace area designated as Class D is published 
in paragraph 5000 of FAA order 7400.9P, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated September 1, 2006 and effective September 15, 
2006 which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E 
airspace areas designated as surface areas are published in paragraph 
6002 and 6004 of FAA Order 7400.9P, Airspace Designations and Reporting 
Points, dated September 1, 2006, and effective September 15, 2006, 
which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace 
areas designated as 700/1200 foot transition areas are published in 
paragraph 6005 of FAA Order 7400.9P, Airspace Designations and 
reporting points, dated September 1, 2006 and effective September 15, 
2006 which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class D and 
Class E airspace designations listed in this document will be revised 
subsequently in the Order.

The Rule

    This amendment to 14 CFR part 71 revises Class D and E airspace at 
Allen AAF, Alaska. This Class D and E airspace is revised to 
accommodate new tower operating hours, 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 
Allen AAF, Delta Junction, 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 D and E airspace sufficient in size to contain 
aircraft executing instrument procedures for Allen AAF 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 7400.9P, Airspace Designations and Reporting 
Points, dated September 1, 2006, and effective September 15, 2006, is 
amended as follows:
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Paragraph 5000 General.

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AAL AK D Delta Junction, AK [Revised]

Allen AAF, AK
    (Lat. 63[deg]59[min]40[sec] N., long. 145[deg]43[min]18[sec] W.)
Big Delta VORTAC
    (Lat. 64[deg]00[min]16[sec] N., long. 145[deg]43[min]02[sec] W.)
Delta Junction Airport (D66), AK
    (Lat. 64[deg]03[min]02[sec] N., long. 145[deg]43[min]02[sec] W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
3,800 feet MSL within a 6.3-mile radius from Allen AAF; excluding 
the portion within the boundary of restricted areas R2202A and 
R2202C, and excluding that airspace below 700 feet above the surface 
contained within an area from an East/West line \1/2\-mile south of 
the Delta Junction Airport (D66), extending from 1 mile east of the 
Richardson Highway to 1 mile west of the Delta River, thence 
northwest and parallel to the Richardson Highway and the Delta 
River, to the 6.3-mile radius from Allen AAF. This Class D airspace 
area is effective during the specific dates and times established in 
advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective date and time will 
thereafter be continuously published in the Airport/Facility 
Directory.

Paragraph 6000 General.

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AAL AK E2 Delta Junction, AK [Revised]

Allen AAF, AK
    (Lat. 63[deg]59[min]40[sec] N., long. 145[deg]43[min]18[sec] W.)
    Within an area from an East/West line \1/2\-mile south of the 
Delta Junction Airport (D66), extending from 1 mile east of the 
Richardson Highway to 1 mile west of the Delta River, thence 
northwest and parallel to the Richardson Highway and the Delta 
River, to the 6.3-mile radius from Allen AAF. This Class E2 airspace 
area is effective only when Class D airspace is activated.

Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Areas Designated as an Extension to 
a Class D Surface Area.

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AAL AK E4 Delta Junction, AK [Revised]

Allen AAF, AK
    (Lat. 63[deg]59[min]40[sec] N., long. 145[deg]43[min]18[sec] W.)
Big Delta VORTAC
    (Lat. 64[deg]00[min]16[sec] N., long. 145[deg]43[min]02[sec] W.)

    The airspace extending upward from the surface within 3 miles 
north and 2.6 miles south of the 039[deg] radial of the Big Delta 
VORTAC extending from the 6.3-mile radius from Allen AAF to 10.3 
miles northeast of Allen AAF.

Paragraph 6005 Class D Airspace Extending Upward from 700 feet or 
More Above the Surface of the Earth.

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AAL AK E5 Delta Junction, AK [Revised]

Allen AAF, AK
    (Lat. 63[deg]59[min]40[sec] N., long. 145[deg]43[min]18[sec] W.)
Big Delta VORTAC
    (Lat. 64[deg]00[min]16[sec] N., long. 145[deg]43[min]02[sec] W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within an 8.6-mile radius of Allen AAF, and within 3 miles north and 
2.6 miles south of the 039[deg] radial of the Big Delta VORTAC 
extending from the 8.6-mile radius from Allen AAF, to 10.3 miles 
northeast of Allen AAF; excluding the portion within restricted 
areas 2202A and R2202C.
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    Issued in Anchorage, AK, on January 10, 2006.
Anthony M. Wylie,
Manager, Alaska Flight Service Information Area Group.
[FR Doc. E7-597 Filed 1-17-07; 8:45 am]
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