[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 189 (Monday, September 29, 2008)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 56476-56477]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-22648]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2008-0881; Airspace Docket No. 08-AAL-23]


Revision of and Revocation to Compulsory Reporting Points; Alaska

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action revises the published description of three low 
altitude Alaskan compulsory reporting points, two high altitude 
reporting points, and revokes one high and low altitude reporting point 
in the vicinity of Bethel and Ketchikan. Specifically, the FAA is 
revising the description of CRACK, GARRS and MOCHA to address recent 
technical adjustments to their actual locations. Additionally, the FAA 
has determined that the FLUKE reporting point is no longer needed in 
the National Airspace System (NAS).

DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, November 20, 2008. 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:

History

    The National Flight Data Center has identified these three 
compulsory reporting points requiring their published description be 
revised to align with their actual locations. No changes to routing or 
procedures are taking place. One point, FLUKE is no longer needed for 
air traffic control and is being revoked. Accordingly, since this is an 
administrative change and does not involve a change in the dimension or 
operating procedures of this airspace, notice and public procedure 
under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary; a Notice

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of Proposed Rulemaking is not required for this action.
    Alaskan Low Altitude Reporting Points are listed in paragraph 7004 
of FAA Order 7400.9R signed August 15, 2007, and effective September 
15, 2007, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. Alaskan 
High Altitude Reporting Points are listed in paragraph 7005 of FAA 
Order 7400.9R signed August 15, 2007, and effective September 15, 2007, 
which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Reporting Points 
listed in this document will be revised subsequently in the Order.

The Rule

    This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 by revising the Low Altitude Reporting Points; CRACK, GARRS, 
and MOCHA; and the High Altitude Reporting Points; GARRS, and MOCHA to 
match the published description with their actual locations. The high 
and low altitude reporting point FLUKE is being revoked.
    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.
    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is 
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, 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 I, section 40103. Under that section, the 
FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of the 
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient 
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority 
as it amends Low and High Altitude Compulsory Reporting Points in 
Alaska.

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: Policies 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).

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 7400.9R, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, signed August 15, 2007, and 
effective September 15, 2007, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 7004 Alaskan Low Altitude Reporting Points.

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CRACK: [Amended]

    Lat. 57[deg]20'48'' N., long. 159[deg]24'19'' W. (INT King 
Salmon, AK, LOM 226[deg], Port Heiden, AK, NDB 314[deg] bearings).

GARRS: [Amended]

    Lat. 58[deg]19'06'' N., long. 161[deg]20'32'' W. (INT King 
Salmon, AK, LOM 262[deg], Cape Newenham, AK, NDB 131[deg] bearings).

MOCHA: [Amended]

    Lat. 54[deg]30'24'' N., long. 133[deg]01'15'' W. (INT Nichols, 
AK, NDB 236[deg], Sandspit, BC, Canada, NDB 331[deg] bearings).

FLUKE: [Revoked]

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Paragraph 7005 Alaskan High Altitude Reporting Points.

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GARRS: [Amended]

    Lat. 58[deg]19'06'' N., long. 161[deg]20'32'' W. (INT King 
Salmon, AK, LOM 262[deg], Cape Newenham, AK, NDB 131[deg] bearings).

MOCHA: [Amended]

    Lat. 54[deg]30'24'' N., long. 133[deg]01'15'' W. (INT Annette 
Island, AK, 237[deg], Sandspit, BC, Canada, 331[deg] radials).

FLUKE: [Revoked]

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    Issued in Washington, DC, on September 12, 2008.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace & Rules Group.
[FR Doc. E8-22648 Filed 9-26-08; 8:45 am]
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