[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 51 (Friday, March 15, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 16399-16400]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-05911]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2012-0322; Airspace Docket No. 12-AAL-3]


Amendment of Class E Airspace; Unalakleet, AK

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E airspace at Unalakleet Airport, 
Unalakleet AK, to accommodate aircraft using new Area Navigation (RNAV) 
Global Positioning System (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures 
at Unalakleet Airport. This action enhances the safety and management 
of aircraft operations at the airport.

DATES: Effective date, 0901 UTC, June 27, 2013. 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: Richard Roberts, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 1601 
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA, 98057; telephone (425) 203-4517.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

History

    On May 9, 2012, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice 
of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to modify controlled airspace at 
Unalakleet, AK (77 FR 27149). Interested parties were invited to 
participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on 
the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received.
    Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6002 and 
6005, respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9W, dated August 8, 2012, and 
effective September 15, 2012, which is incorporated by reference in 14 
CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace designation listed in this document will 
be published subsequently in that Order.

The Rule

    This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
Part 71 by modifying Class E surface airspace, and Class E airspace 
extending upward from 700 feet above the surface, at Unalakleet 
Airport, Unalakleet, AK. Additional controlled airspace is necessary to 
accommodate aircraft using the new RNAV (GPS) standard instrument 
approach procedures at the airport, and enhances the safety and 
management of instrument flight rules operations.
    The FAA has determined 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 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 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 U.S. 
Code. Subtitle 1, Section 106 discusses 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 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 modifies 
controlled airspace at Unalakleet Airport, Unalakleet, AK.

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

    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 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 the Federal 
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9W, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated August 8, 2012, and effective September 15, 
2012 is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6002 Class E airspace areas designated as a surface area 
for an airport.

* * * * *

AAL AK E2 Unalakleet, AK [Modified]

Unalakleet Airport, AK
    (Lat. 63[deg]53'19'' N., long. 160[deg]47'57'' W.)

    That airspace within a 4.2-mile radius of Unalakleet Airport 
beginning at the 020[deg] bearing of the airport, clockwise to the 
270[deg] bearing of the airport, and within a 7-mile radius of 
Unalakleet Airport beginning at the 270[deg] bearing of the airport 
clockwise to the 020[deg] bearing of the airport. This Class E 
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.

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Paragraph 6005. Class E airspace areas extending upward from 700 
feet or more above the surface of the earth.

* * * * *

AAL AK E5 Unalakleet, AK [Modified]

Unalakleet Airport, AK
    (Lat. 63[deg]53'19'' N., long. 160[deg]47'57'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 7-mile radius of Unalakleet Airport beginning at the 
360[deg] bearing of the airport clockwise to the 260[deg] bearing of 
the airport, and within a 13.5-mile radius of Unalakleet Airport 
beginning at the 260[deg] bearing of the airport clockwise to the 
360[deg] bearing of the airport, and within 6 miles each side of the 
Unalakleet Airport 185[deg] bearing of the airport extending from 
the 7-mile radius to 10 miles south of the airport; and that 
airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface within a 
74-mile radius of Unalakleet Airport.

    Issued in Seattle, Washington, on December 31, 2012.
Clark Desing,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2013-05911 Filed 3-14-13; 8:45 am]
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