Proposed Establishment of Area Navigation Routes (RNAV); Alaska, 18335-18337 [05-7250]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 68 / Monday, April 11, 2005 / Proposed Rules the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done. Restatement of Requirements of AD 2002– 10–10 (Excluding Upper Deck Floor Beams) Repetitive Inspections (f) Prior to the accumulation of 22,000 total flight cycles, or within 1,000 flight cycles after June 11, 1993 (the effective date of AD 93–08–12, amendment 39–8559), whichever occurs later, unless accomplished previously within the last 2,000 flight cycles; and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3,000 flight cycles: Perform an internal detailed inspection to detect cracks in the areas of the fuselage internal structure specified in paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(6) of this AD; in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 747–53–2349, dated June 27, 1991; Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2349, Revision 1, dated October 12, 2000; or Boeing Service Bulletin 747–53A2349, Revision 2, dated April 3, 2003. After the effective date of this AD, only Revision 2 of Boeing Service Bulletin 747–53A2349 may be used. Continue doing the inspections until the inspections required by paragraph (i) of this AD are done. (1) Section 42 upper lobe frames. (2) Section 46 lower lobe frames. (3) Section 42 lower lobe frames. (4) Main entry door cutouts. (5) Section 41 body station 260, 340, and 400 bulkheads. (6) Main entry doors. Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a detailed inspection is: ‘‘An intensive examination of a specific item, installation, or assembly to detect damage, failure, or irregularity. Available lighting is normally supplemented with a direct source of good lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate. Inspection aids such as mirror, magnifying lenses, etc., may be necessary. Surface cleaning and elaborate procedures may be required.’’ (g) Prior to the accumulation of 25,000 total flight cycles, or within 1,000 flight cycles after June 11, 1993, whichever is later, unless already done within the last 2,000 flight cycles; and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3,000 flight cycles: Do an internal detailed inspection to detect cracks in the Section 46 upper lobe frames, in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 747–53–2349, dated June 27, 1991; Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2349, Revision 1, dated October 12, 2000; or Boeing Service Bulletin 747–53A2349, Revision 2, dated April 3, 2003. After the effective date of this AD, only Revision 2 of Boeing Service Bulletin 747– 53A2349 may be used. Repair (h) Before further flight, repair any cracks detected during the inspections done per paragraph (f) or (g) of this AD, in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA; or according to data meeting the certification basis of the airplane approved a Boeing Company Designated Engineering Representative (DER) who has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make such findings; or by an Authorized VerDate jul<14>2003 16:24 Apr 08, 2005 Jkt 205001 Representative (AR) for the Boeing Delegation Option Authorization (DOA) Organization who has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those findings. For a repair method to be approved, the approval must specifically reference this AD. New Requirements of This AD Repetitive Inspections (i) Do an internal detailed inspection to detect cracking in the areas of the fuselage internal structure specified in paragraphs (i)(1), (i)(2), (i)(3), and (i)(5) of this AD, and internal and external detailed inspections of the areas specified in paragraphs (i)(4), (i)(6), and (i)(7) of this AD. Do the inspections in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 747–53A2349, Revision 2, dated April 3, 2003. Do the inspections at the applicable time specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. Accomplishment of these inspections terminates the requirements of paragraph (f) of this AD. (1) Section 42 upper lobe frames. (2) Section 46 lower lobe frames. (3) Section 42 lower lobe frames. (4) Main entry door cutouts. (5) Nose wheel well bulkheads, sidewall panels, and the STA 360 and 380 floor beams. These areas include the Section 41 body station 260, 340, and 400 bulkheads. (6) Main entry doors. (7) Main electronics bay access door cutout. (j) Do the inspections required by paragraph (i) of this AD at the applicable time specified in paragraph (j)(1), (j)(2), or (j)(3) of this AD. Repeat the inspections thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3,000 flight cycles. (1) For airplanes on which the inspections required by paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), (f)(3), (f)(4), and (f)(6) of this AD have been done before the effective date of this AD, but the inspections required by paragraphs (i)(5) and (i)(7) of this AD have not been done: Within 3,000 flight cycles since accomplishment of the most recent inspection required by paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), (f)(3), (f)(4), and (f)(6) of this AD. (2) For airplanes on which the inspections required by paragraphs (i)(5) and (i)(7) have been done before the effective date of this AD: Within 3,000 flight cycles since accomplishment of the most recent inspection required by paragraphs (i)(5) and (i)(7) of this AD, or within 1,000 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever is later. (3) For airplanes on which the inspections required by paragraph (f) of this AD have not been done before the effective date of this AD: Prior to the accumulation of 22,000 total flight cycles, or within 1,000 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever is later. Repair (k) Before further flight, repair any cracking found during any inspection required by paragraph (i) of this AD in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 747–53A2349, Revision 2, dated April 3, 2003. Where the service bulletin specifies to contact Boeing for repair instructions, repair in accordance PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 18335 with a method approved by the Manager, Seattle ACO; or in accordance with data meeting the type certification basis of the airplane, and that have been approved by an AR for the Boeing DOA who has been authorized by the FAA to make those findings. For a repair method to be approved by the Manager, Seattle ACO, as required by this paragraph, the approval letter must specifically reference this AD. Actions Previously Accomplished (l) Inspections required by paragraph (i) of this AD, accomplished before the effective date of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 747–53–2349, dated June 27, 1991; or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747– 53A2349, Revision 1, dated October 12, 2000; are acceptable for compliance with the corresponding action required by paragraph (i) of this AD. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (m)(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. (2) Alternative methods of compliance and FAA-approved repairs, approved previously in accordance with AD 2002–10–10 or AD 93–08–12, are approved as alternative methods of compliance with the corresponding requirements of this AD. Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 1, 2005. Kalene C. Yanamura, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 05–7155 Filed 4–8–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2005–20617; Airspace Docket No. 05–AAL–12] RIN 2120–AA66 Proposed Establishment of Area Navigation Routes (RNAV); Alaska Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: SUMMARY: This action proposes to establish one low altitude area navigation (RNAV) route in Alaska to support the Alaskan Capstone Program. The FAA is proposing this action to enhance safety and improve the efficient use of the navigable airspace in Alaska. DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 26, 2005. ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the Docket Management E:\FR\FM\11APP1.SGM 11APP1 18336 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 68 / Monday, April 11, 2005 / Proposed Rules System, U.S. Department of Transportation, Room Plaza 401, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590–0001. You must identify FAA Docket No. FAA–2005–20617 and Airspace Docket No. 05–AAL–12, at the beginning of your comments. You may also submit comments through the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken McElroy, Airspace and Rules, Office of System Operations and Safety, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments, as they may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. Communications should identify both docket numbers (FAA Docket No. FAA– 2005–20617 and Airspace Docket No. 05–AAL–12) and be submitted in triplicate to the Docket Management System (see ADDRESSES section for address and phone number). You may also submit comments through the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov. Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments on this action must submit with those comments a self-addressed, stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ‘‘Comments to FAA Docket No. FAA–2005–20617 and Airspace Docket No. 05–AAL–12.’’ The postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter. All communications received on or before the specified closing date for comments will be considered before taking action on the proposed rule. The proposal contained in this action may be changed in light of comments received. All comments submitted will be available for examination in the public docket both before and after the closing date for comments. A report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the docket. Availability of NPRM’s An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the VerDate jul<14>2003 16:24 Apr 08, 2005 Jkt 205001 Internet at https://dms.dot.gov. Recently published rulemaking documents can also be accessed through the FAA’s web page at https://www.faa.gov, or the Federal Register’s web page at https:// www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/. You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any comments received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets Office (see ADDRESSES section for address and phone number) between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. An informal docket may also be examined during normal business hours at the office of the Regional Air Traffic Division, Federal Aviation Administration, 222 West 7th Avenue #14, Anchorage, AK 99513. Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future NPRM’s should contact the FAA’s Office of Rulemaking, (202) 267–9677, for a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11–2A, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Distribution System, which describes the application procedure. History The Capstone program began in Southeast Alaska in October 2001, as part of the on-going National Airspace Redesign (NAR). The Capstone Program is an accelerated effort to improve aviation safety and efficiency through the installation of government-furnished Global Positioning System (GPS) based avionics and data link communications suites in commercial aircraft. The program will also provide compatible ground systems, equipment, and services. The name ‘‘Capstone’’ is derived from the program’s effect of drawing and holding together concepts and recommendations contained in reports from the Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics (RTCA), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the Mitre Corporation’s Center for Advanced Aviation System Development (CAASD), and Alaskan aviation industry representatives. In addition to the avionics suites, the Capstone Program will deploy a ground infrastructure for weather observation, data link communications, surveillance, and Flight Information Services (FIS) to improve safety and enable eventual implementation of new procedures. This specific effort focuses on developing and implementing navigation structure and operating method improvements to allow more flexible and efficient en route operations in the Alaska airspace environment. In support of this program, the FAA is establishing RNAV routes to provide greater freedom to properly equipped users, and to achieve the safety and economic benefits of flying user- PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 selected non-restrictive routings. The new RNAV routes will be identified by the letter prefix ‘‘T,’’ followed by a number consisting of one to three digits. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has allocated the ‘‘T’’ prefix, along with the number block 200 through 500 for use by the U.S. for designating domestic RNAV routes. Related Rulemaking On April 8, 2003, the FAA published the Designation of Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace Areas; Air Traffic Service Routes; and Reporting Points rule in the Federal Register (68 FR 16943). This rule adopted certain amendments proposed in Notice No. 02–20, RNAV and Miscellaneous Amendments. The rule adopted and revised several definitions in FAA regulations, including Air Traffic Service Routes, to be in concert with ICAO definitions; and reorganized the structure of FAA regulations concerning the designation of Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, airways, routes, and reporting points. The purpose of the rule was to facilitate the establishment of RNAV routes in the NAS for use by aircraft with advanced navigation system capabilities. On May 9, 2003, the FAA published the Establishment of RNAV rule in the Federal Register (68 FR 24864). The Proposal The FAA is proposing an amendment to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 (part 71) to establish T–270 in Alaska within the airspace assigned to the Anchorage Air Route Control Center (ARTCC). This route was developed as part of the Capstone Program. This route is being proposed to enhance safety, and to facilitate the more flexible and efficient use of the navigable airspace for en route instrument flight rules (IFR) operations within the state of Alaska. The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. Therefore, this proposed 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 proposed rule, when promulgated, will not have a significant E:\FR\FM\11APP1.SGM 11APP1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 68 / Monday, April 11, 2005 / Proposed Rules economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). The Proposed Amendment In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration proposes to amend 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 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. § 71.1 [Amended] 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9M, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 30, 2004, and effective September 16, 2004, is amended as follows: Paragraph 2006—Area Navigation Routes * * * * * T–270 OAY to SHH [New] OAY NDB (Lat. 64°41′46″N., long. 162°03′46″W.) HEXOG WP (Lat. 65°28′25″N., long. 163°57′20″W.) SHH NDB (Lat. 66°15′29″N., long. 166°03′09″W.) * * * * * Issued in Washington, DC, April 4, 2005. Edith V. Parish, Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules. [FR Doc. 05–7250 Filed 4–8–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2005–20673; Airspace Docket No. 05–AEA–06] Proposed Amendment to Class E Airspace; Newburgh, NY Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. AGENCY: SUMMARY: this notice proposes to amend the Class E airspace area in the Newburgh, NY geographic area. The development of multiple area navigation (RNAV) Standard Instrument Approach VerDate jul<14>2003 16:24 Apr 08, 2005 Jkt 205001 Procedures (SIAP) for numerous airports within the Newburgh, NY metropolitan area with approved Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations and the resulting overlap of designated Class E–5 airspace have made this proposal necessary. The proposal would consolidate the Class E– 5 airspace designations for ten airports and result in the rescission of four separate Class E–5 descritions through separate rulemaking action. The area would be depicted on aeronautical charts for pilot reference. DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 11, 2005. ADDRESSES: Send comments on the proposal to the Docket Management Sytem, U.S. Department of Transportation, Room Plaza 401, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590–0001. You must identify the docket number FAA–P2005–20673/ Airspace Docket No. 05–AEA–06 at the beginning of your comments. You may also submit comments on the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov. You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any comments received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets Office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The Docket Office (telephone 1–800–64–5527) is on the plaza level of the Department of Transportation NASSIF Building at the above address. An informal docket may also be examined during normal business hours at the office of the Regional Air Traffic Division, Federal Aviation Administration, Eastern Region, 1 Aviation Plaza, Jamaica, NY 11434– 4809. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Francis T. Jordon, Jr., Airspace Specialist, Airspace Branch, AEA–520, Eastern Region, 1 Aviation Plaza, Jamaica, NY 11434–4809, telephone: (718) 553–4521 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed rulemaking by submitting each written data, views, or arguments as they may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are specifically invited on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. Communications should identify the airspace docket number and be submitted in triplicate to the address listed above. Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 18337 comments on this notice must submit with those comments a self-addressed, stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ‘‘Comments to Airspace Docket No. FAA–2005–20673/Airspace Docket No. 05–AEA–06.’’ The postcard will be date/ time stamped and returned to the commenter. Availability of NPRMs An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov. Recently published rulemaking documents can also be accessed through the FAA’s Web page at https://www.fas.gov or the Superintendent of Documents Web page at https://www.access.gpo.gov/nara. Additionally, any person may obtain a copy of this notice by submitting a request to the Office of Air Traffic Airspace Managaement, ATA–400, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591 or by calling (202) 267–8783. Communications must identify both the docket numbers for this notice. Persons interested is being placed on a mailing list for future NPRMs should contact the FAA’s Office of Rulemaking, (202) 267–9677 to request a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11–2A, which describes the application procedure. The Proposal The FAA is considering an amendment to part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to amend the Class E airspace within the Newburgh, NY geographic area. The proposal would consolidate the following airport Class E–5 airspace designations into the Newburgh, NY designation: Joseph Y. Resnick Airport (N89), Ellenville, NY; Sullivan County International Airport (MSV), Monticello, NY; Monticello Airport (N37), NY; Stewart International Airport (SWF), Newburgh, NY; Orange County Airport (MGJ), NY; Randall Airport (06N), NY; Dutchess County Airport (POU), Poughkeepsie, NY; Sky Acres Airport (44N), NY; Stormville Airport (N69), NY; Wurtsboro-Sullivan County Airport (N82), Wurtsboro, NY. This action would result in the rescission of four Class E–5 designations under a separate docket. The affected airspace would subsequently be incorporated into the Newburgh, NY description. The airspace will be defined to accommodate the approaches and contain IFR operations to and from those airports. This change would have no impact on aircraft operations since the type of airspace designation is not changing. Furthermore, the IFR approach procedures for the individual E:\FR\FM\11APP1.SGM 11APP1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 68 (Monday, April 11, 2005)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 18335-18337]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-7250]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2005-20617; Airspace Docket No. 05-AAL-12]
RIN 2120-AA66


Proposed Establishment of Area Navigation Routes (RNAV); Alaska

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to establish one low altitude area 
navigation (RNAV) route in Alaska to support the Alaskan Capstone 
Program. The FAA is proposing this action to enhance safety and improve 
the efficient use of the navigable airspace in Alaska.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 26, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the Docket Management

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System, U.S. Department of Transportation, Room Plaza 401, 400 Seventh 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001. You must identify FAA Docket 
No. FAA-2005-20617 and Airspace Docket No. 05-AAL-12, at the beginning 
of your comments. You may also submit comments through the Internet at 
https://dms.dot.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken McElroy, Airspace and Rules, 
Office of System Operations and Safety, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; 
telephone: (202) 267-8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed 
rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments, as 
they may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the 
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing 
reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are 
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, 
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal.
    Communications should identify both docket numbers (FAA Docket No. 
FAA-2005-20617 and Airspace Docket No. 05-AAL-12) and be submitted in 
triplicate to the Docket Management System (see ADDRESSES section for 
address and phone number). You may also submit comments through the 
Internet at https://dms.dot.gov.
    Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments 
on this action must submit with those comments a self-addressed, 
stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ``Comments 
to FAA Docket No. FAA-2005-20617 and Airspace Docket No. 05-AAL-12.'' 
The postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter.
    All communications received on or before the specified closing date 
for comments will be considered before taking action on the proposed 
rule. The proposal contained in this action may be changed in light of 
comments received. All comments submitted will be available for 
examination in the public docket both before and after the closing date 
for comments. A report summarizing each substantive public contact with 
FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the 
docket.

Availability of NPRM's

    An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the 
Internet at https://dms.dot.gov. Recently published rulemaking documents 
can also be accessed through the FAA's web page at https://www.faa.gov, 
or the Federal Register's web page at https://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/
index.html.
    You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any 
comments received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets 
Office (see ADDRESSES section for address and phone number) between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. An 
informal docket may also be examined during normal business hours at 
the office of the Regional Air Traffic Division, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 222 West 7th Avenue 14, Anchorage, AK 99513.
    Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future 
NPRM's should contact the FAA's Office of Rulemaking, (202) 267-9677, 
for a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11-2A, Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking Distribution System, which describes the application 
procedure.

History

    The Capstone program began in Southeast Alaska in October 2001, as 
part of the on-going National Airspace Redesign (NAR). The Capstone 
Program is an accelerated effort to improve aviation safety and 
efficiency through the installation of government-furnished Global 
Positioning System (GPS) based avionics and data link communications 
suites in commercial aircraft. The program will also provide compatible 
ground systems, equipment, and services. The name ``Capstone'' is 
derived from the program's effect of drawing and holding together 
concepts and recommendations contained in reports from the Radio 
Technical Commission for Aeronautics (RTCA), the National 
Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the Mitre Corporation's Center for 
Advanced Aviation System Development (CAASD), and Alaskan aviation 
industry representatives. In addition to the avionics suites, the 
Capstone Program will deploy a ground infrastructure for weather 
observation, data link communications, surveillance, and Flight 
Information Services (FIS) to improve safety and enable eventual 
implementation of new procedures. This specific effort focuses on 
developing and implementing navigation structure and operating method 
improvements to allow more flexible and efficient en route operations 
in the Alaska airspace environment.
    In support of this program, the FAA is establishing RNAV routes to 
provide greater freedom to properly equipped users, and to achieve the 
safety and economic benefits of flying user-selected non-restrictive 
routings. The new RNAV routes will be identified by the letter prefix 
``T,'' followed by a number consisting of one to three digits. The 
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has allocated the 
``T'' prefix, along with the number block 200 through 500 for use by 
the U.S. for designating domestic RNAV routes.

Related Rulemaking

    On April 8, 2003, the FAA published the Designation of Class A, B, 
C, D, and E Airspace Areas; Air Traffic Service Routes; and Reporting 
Points rule in the Federal Register (68 FR 16943). This rule adopted 
certain amendments proposed in Notice No. 02-20, RNAV and Miscellaneous 
Amendments. The rule adopted and revised several definitions in FAA 
regulations, including Air Traffic Service Routes, to be in concert 
with ICAO definitions; and reorganized the structure of FAA regulations 
concerning the designation of Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, 
airways, routes, and reporting points. The purpose of the rule was to 
facilitate the establishment of RNAV routes in the NAS for use by 
aircraft with advanced navigation system capabilities.
    On May 9, 2003, the FAA published the Establishment of RNAV rule in 
the Federal Register (68 FR 24864).

The Proposal

    The FAA is proposing an amendment to Title 14 Code of Federal 
Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 (part 71) to establish T-270 in Alaska 
within the airspace assigned to the Anchorage Air Route Control Center 
(ARTCC). This route was developed as part of the Capstone Program. This 
route is being proposed to enhance safety, and to facilitate the more 
flexible and efficient use of the navigable airspace for en route 
instrument flight rules (IFR) operations within the state of Alaska.
    The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves 
an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and 
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. 
Therefore, this proposed 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 proposed rule, when promulgated, will not have a 
significant

[[Page 18337]]

economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the 
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

The Proposed Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation 
Administration proposes to amend 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

    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]

    2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 
7400.9M, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 30, 
2004, and effective September 16, 2004, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 2006--Area Navigation Routes

* * * * *

T-270 OAY to SHH [New]

OAY NDB
    (Lat. 64[deg]41'46''N., long. 162[deg]03'46''W.)
HEXOG WP
    (Lat. 65[deg]28'25''N., long. 163[deg]57'20''W.)
SHH NDB
    (Lat. 66[deg]15'29''N., long. 166[deg]03'09''W.)
* * * * *

    Issued in Washington, DC, April 4, 2005.
Edith V. Parish,
Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules.
[FR Doc. 05-7250 Filed 4-8-05; 8:45 am]
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