[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 213 (Thursday, November 5, 2009)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 57246]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-26374]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2009-0970; Airspace Docket No. 09-ANM-15]
RIN 2120-AA66


Revision of Colored Federal Airway; Washington

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action revises Colored Federal Airway Amber 1 (A-1), by 
adding a segment from the Abbotsford, BC, Non-directional Beacon (NDB) 
to the Victoria, BC, NDB. Specifically, the FAA is taking this action 
to enhance the management of air traffic during the 2010 Winter 
Olympics at the request of the Canadian Government.

DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, December 17, 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:

The Rule

    The FAA is amending Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 to revise Colored Federal Airway A-1, by adding a segment to 
the airway between Abbotsford, BC, and Victoria, BC, through United 
States airspace delegated to Canada for air traffic control. The 
Government of Canada requested the revision of A-1 to provide a low 
altitude route segment between Abbotsford NDB and Victoria NDB to 
support the 2010 Winter Olympics.
    Colored Federal Airways are published in paragraph 6009 of FAA 
Order 7400.9T, signed August 27, 2009, and effective September 15, 
2009, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Colored 
Federal Airway 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 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. Therefore, notice and public procedures 
under 5 U.S.C. 553(a) are unnecessary.
    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 a Federal Airway within the State of Washington.

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 the FAA Order 
7400.9T Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, signed August 27, 
2009, and effective September 15, 2009, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6009(c) Amber Federal Airways

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A-1 [Revised]

    From Abbotsford, BC Canada NDB, to Victoria, BC Canada NDB, 
Sandspit, BC, Canada, NDB 96 miles 12 AGL, 102 miles 35 MSL, 57 
miles 12 AGL, via Sitka, AK, NDB; 31 miles 12 AGL, 50 miles 47 MSL, 
88 miles 20 MSL, 40 miles 12 AGL, Ocean Cape, AK, NDB; INT Ocean 
Cape NDB 283[deg] and Orca Bay, AK, NDB 106[deg] bearings; Orca Bay 
NDB; INT Orca Bay 285[deg] and Campbell Lake, AK, NDB 123[deg] 
bearings; Campbell Lake NDB; Takotna River, AK, NDB; 24 miles 12 
AGL, 53 miles 55 MSL; 51 miles 40 MSL, 25 miles 12 AGL, North River, 
AK, NDB; 17 miles 12 AGL, 89 miles 25 MSL, 17 miles 12 AGL, to Fort 
Davis, AK, NDB. Excluding that airspace within Canada.
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    Issued in Washington, DC, October 21, 2009.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace and Rules Group.
[FR Doc. E9-26374 Filed 11-4-09; 8:45 am]
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