[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 223 (Tuesday, November 18, 2008)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 68319-68320]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-26941]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2008-1091; Airspace Docket No. 08-AAL-32]


Revision of Jet Routes and Federal Airways; Alaska

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends the legal descriptions of eight Federal 
Airways and one Jet Route that have the Saldo (AK) Nondirectional 
Beacon (NDB), AK, included as part of their route structure. The NDB 
name is being changed to the Chinook (AUB) NDB. This action is 
necessary since the Saldo NDB is no longer being used as an outer 
marker, which requires changing the two-letter designation to a three-
letter designation. No changes are being made to the National Airspace 
System routing structure or procedures.

DATES: Effective Dates: 0901 UTC, January 15, 2009. 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 Group, 
Office of System Operations Airspace and AIM, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; 
telephone: (202) 267-8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    The National Flight Data Center has recently identified the need to 
change the Saldo NDB name as it is no longer being used as an outer 
marker. It is currently identified with the two-letter identifier 
``AK''. The new name will be

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Chinook, with the three-letter identifier ``AUB''. There are eight Jet 
Routes and Federal Airways attached to this NDB. They are J-606, B-27, 
G-8, G-12, R-1, R-99, V-619 and T-230. The Federal Airways are further 
delineated as Colored, VOR, and Area Navigation Routes. No changes to 
routing or procedures are taking place. Accordingly, since this action 
merely involves a change in the legal description of the NDB, and does 
not involve a change in dimensions or operating requirements of the 
airspace, notice and public procedures under 5 U.S.C. 553 (b) are 
unnecessary.
    Jet Routes are listed in paragraph 2004, Colored Federal Airways 
are listed in paragraph 6009, VOR Federal Airways are listed in 
paragraph 6010, and United States Area Navigation Routes are listed in 
paragraph 6011 of FAA Order 7400.9S, signed October 3, 2008, and 
effective October 31, 2008, which is incorporated by reference in 14 
CFR 71.1. The airways 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 modifying Jet Route J-606, Federal Airways B-27, G-8, G-12, 
R-1, R-99, V-619, and U.S. Area Navigation Route T-230, by changing the 
name of the Saldo NDB to Chinook (AUB) NDB.
    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 revises Jet Routes and Federal Airways 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,'' paragraph 311a. 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 7400.9S, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, signed October 3, 2008, and 
effective October 31, 2008, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 2004 Jet Routes.

* * * * *

J-606 [Revised]

    From St. Paul Island, AK, NDB; to INT Cape Newenham, AK, NDB, 
131[deg] and Chinook, AK, NDB 262[deg] radials; to Chinook, AK, NDB.
* * * * *

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, AK, NDB 041[deg] 
and Elfee, AK, NDB 253[deg] bearings, 20 AGL; Elfee, AK, NDB, 20 
AGL; Chinook, AK, NDB; INT Chinook, AK, NDB 054[deg] and Kachemak, 
AK, NDB 269[deg] bearings; to Kachemak, AK, NDB.
* * * * *

G-12 [Revised]

    From Chinook, AK, NDB, 20 AGL; Port Heiden, AK, NDB, 20 AGL; 
Borland, AK, NDB; 20 AGL; to Elfee, AK, NDB.
* * * * *

Paragraph 6009(b) Red Federal airways.

* * * * *

R-1 [Revised]

    From St. Paul Island, AK, NDB, 20 AGL; INT Chinook, AK, NDB 
262[deg] and Cape Newenham, AK, NDB 131[deg] bearings; to Chinook, 
AK, NDB.
* * * * *

R-99 [Revised]

    From St. Paul Island, AK, NDB, 20 AGL; Dutch Harbor, AK, NDB, 20 
AGL; Chinook, AK, NDB, 20 AGL; Iliamna, AK, NDB; INT Iliamna, AK, 
NDB 124[deg] and Kachemak, AK, NDB 269[deg] bearings; to Kachemak, 
AK, NDB.
* * * * *

Paragraph 6009(d) Blue Federal airways.

* * * * *

B-27 [Revised]

    From Woody Island, AK, NDB, 50 miles 12 AGL, 50 miles 95 MSL, 53 
miles 12 AGL; Chinook, AK, NDB, 51 miles 12 AGL, 84 miles 70 MSL, 63 
miles 12 AGL; Oscarville, AK, NDB; St. Marys, AK, NDB; Fort Davis, 
AK, NDB, 35 miles 12 AGL, 71 miles 55 MSL, 54 miles 12 AGL; to 
Hotham, AK, NDB.
* * * * *

Paragraph 6010(b) Alaskan VOR Federal airways.

* * * * *

V-619 [Revised]

    From Port Heiden, AK, NDB/DME; via the INT of Port Heiden, AK, 
NDB/DME 044[deg] and Chinook, AK, NDB 200[deg] bearings; Chinook, 
AK, NDB; Dillingham, AK, VOR/DME 099[deg] radial/47 DME; to 
Dillingham, AK, VOR/DME.
* * * * *

Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes.

* * * * *

T-230 [Revised]

SPY..................  NDB/DME..............  (Lat. 57[deg]09'28'' N.,
                                               long. 170[deg]13'51'' W.)
AUB..................  NDB..................  (Lat. 58[deg]44'14'' N.,
                                               long. 156[deg]46'40'' W.)
 

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    Issued in Washington, DC, on November 6, 2008.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace and Rules Group.
[FR Doc. E8-26941 Filed 11-17-08; 8:45 am]
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