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Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 119 / Wednesday, June 22, 2005 / Rules and Regulations
Issued in Washington, DC, on June 16,
2005.
Edith V. Parish,
Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules.
[FR Doc. 05–12365 Filed 6–21–05; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2005–20413; Airspace
Docket No. 05–AAL–03]
RIN 2120–AA66
Establishment of Area Navigation
(RNAV) Routes; AK
Related Rulemaking
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This action establishes eight
high altitude area navigation (RNAV)
routes in Alaska to support the Alaskan
Region’s Capstone Program. The
Capstone Program is a Safety Program
which seeks near term safety and
efficiency gains by accelerating the
implementation and use of modern
technology. The FAA is taking this
action to enhance safety and to improve
the efficient use of the navigable
airspace in Alaska.
DATES: 0901 UTC, September 1, 2005.
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:
History
On March 15, 2005, the FAA
published in the Federal Register a
notice of proposed rulemaking to
establish high altitude RNAV Routes in
Alaska (70 FR 12619). Interested parties
were invited to participate in this
rulemaking effort by submitting written
comments on the proposal. Five
comments were received.
Three commenters supported the
proposal. Two other commenters
supported the proposal but questioned
the methodology used to determine the
new routings. The comments critical of
the proposal, involved concerns about
the potential safety of the proposed
routes and whether or not the proposed
routes were up to FAA standards. The
existing high altitude route structure has
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evolved over several years to connect
the populated areas of Alaska while
taking into consideration the limited
radar, communication and navigational
aid infrastructure. These limitations
often required aircraft to file circuitous
routes that resulted in increased costs.
The proposed RNAV routes were
developed to allow properly equipped
aircraft to navigate more directly
without the need for radar vectors from
air traffic control. The new routes allow
direct point-to-point travel or a shorter
route around special use airspace.
All comments were fully considered
before proceeding with this final rule.
With the exception of editorial changes,
this amendment is the same as that
proposed in the notice.
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;
Air Traffic Service 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 Rule
The FAA amends Title 14 Code of
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by
establishing eight RNAV routes in
Alaska within the airspace assigned to
the Anchorage Air Route Control Center
(ARTCC). These routes were developed
as part of the Capstone Program. This
action will enhance safety, and facilitate
the more flexible and efficient use of the
navigable airspace for en route
instrument flight rules (IFR) operations
within Alaska.
High altitude RNAV routes are
published in paragraph 2006 of FAA
Order 7400.9M dated August 30, 2004,
and effective September 16, 2004, which
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
71.1. The high altitude RNAV routes
listed in this document will be
published subsequently in the order.
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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 proposed 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.
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, Policies and Procedures
for Considering Environmental Impacts.
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:
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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:
I
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:
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Paragraph 2006—Area Navigation Routes
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Q–6 TKA to BRW [New]
TKA ................................................................
JOKAP ............................................................
KUTDE ...........................................................
LACIL .............................................................
BRW ...............................................................
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Q–8 ANC to GAL [New]
ANC ...............................................................
WEBIK ...........................................................
GAL ................................................................
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Q–10 ENM to ULL [New]
ENM ...............................................................
ULL ................................................................
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Q–12 OTZ to SCC [New]
OTZ ................................................................
SCC ................................................................
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Q–14 ODK to JOH [New]
ODK ...............................................................
WUXAN .........................................................
JOH .................................................................
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Q–16 ODK to MDO [New]
ODK ...............................................................
ZAXUM .........................................................
MDO ...............................................................
Q–17 HOM to MDO [New]
HOM ..............................................................
WUXAN .........................................................
MDO ...............................................................
Q–18 GAL to BRW [New]
GAL ................................................................
BRW ...............................................................
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2005–20446; Airspace
Docket No. 05–AAL–04]
RIN 2120–AA66
Establishment of Area Navigation
(RNAV) Routes; AK
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SUMMARY: This action establishes 33 low
altitude area navigation (RNAV) routes
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(Lat. 66°53′08″ N., long. 162°32′24″ W.)
(Lat. 70°11′57″ N., long. 148°24′58″ W.)
VORTAC ........................................................
WP .................................................................
VOR/DME ......................................................
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W.)
W.)
W.)
W.)
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150°06′20″
150°58′29″
152°29′01″
155°00′34″
156°47′17″
(Lat. 62°47′00″ N., long. 164°29′16″ W.)
(Lat. 63°41′32″ N., long. 170°28′12″ W.)
VOR/DME ......................................................
VOR/DME ......................................................
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long.
long.
long.
long.
long.
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N.,
N.,
N.,
N.,
N.,
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(Lat. 61°09′03″ N., long. 150°12′24″ W.)
(Lat. 63°07′48″ N., long. 155°29′18″ W.)
(Lat. 64°44′17″ N., long. 156°46′38″ W.)
VOR/DME ......................................................
VOR/DME ......................................................
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62°17′55″
63°54′46″
66°19′20″
69°30′18″
71°16′24″
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VOR/DME ......................................................
WP .................................................................
VORTAC ........................................................
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(Lat.
(Lat.
(Lat.
(Lat.
(Lat.
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(Lat. 57°46′30″ N., long. 152°20′23″ W.)
(Lat. 59°53′00″ N., long. 149°00′00″ W.)
(Lat. 60°28′51″ N., long. 146°35′58″ W.)
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VORTAC ........................................................
WP .................................................................
VOR/DME ......................................................
VOR/DME ......................................................
WP .................................................................
VOR/DME ......................................................
(Lat. 59°42′34″ N., long. 151°27′24″ W.)
(Lat. 59°53′00″ N., long. 149°00′00″ W.)
(Lat. 59°25′19″ N., long. 146°21′00″ W.)
VORTAC ........................................................
VOR/DME ......................................................
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(Lat. 57°46′30″ N., long. 152°20′23″ W.)
(Lat. 58°41′15″ N., long. 147°53′26″ W.)
(Lat. 59°25′19″ N., long. 146°21′00″ W.)
(Lat. 64°44′17″ N., long. 156°46′38″ W.)
(Lat. 71°16′24″ N., long. 156°47′17″ W.)
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in Alaska to support the Alaskan
Capstone Program. The FAA initially
proposed 39 RNAV routes; however, 6
routes subsequently have been canceled
to reduce chart clutter. The FAA is
taking this action to enhance safety and
improve the efficient use of the
navigable airspace in Alaska.
DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC,
September 1, 2005.
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:
History
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
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VOR/DME ......................................................
WP .................................................................
WP .................................................................
WP .................................................................
VOR/DME ......................................................
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Issued in Washington, DC, on June 16,
2005.
Edith V. Parish,
Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules.
[FR Doc. 05–12360 Filed 6–21–05; 8:45 am]
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On March 14, 2005, the FAA
published in the Federal Register a
notice of proposed rulemaking to
establish 39 low altitude RNAV routes
in Alaska (70 FR 12423). Interested
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parties were invited to participate in
this rulemaking effort by submitting
written comments on the proposal.
Three comments were received.
Two commenters were concerned
about chart clutter from the additional
route structure published on the low
altitude IFR charts.
The FAA agrees with the comment.
To reduce chart clutter, six routes from
the proposal that overlaid existing
airways have been canceled due to the
close proximity of new waypoints to
existing intersections.
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots
Association (AOPA) raised several
issues concerning aircrew/pilot
qualifications and navigation systems
that will support the new RNAV routes
in Alaska. Specifically, AOPA has
concerns regarding Special Aircraft and
Aircrew Authorization Required
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[Rules and Regulations]
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[FR Doc No: 05-12360]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2005-20413; Airspace Docket No. 05-AAL-03]
RIN 2120-AA66
Establishment of Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes; AK
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action establishes eight high altitude area navigation
(RNAV) routes in Alaska to support the Alaskan Region's Capstone
Program. The Capstone Program is a Safety Program which seeks near term
safety and efficiency gains by accelerating the implementation and use
of modern technology. The FAA is taking this action to enhance safety
and to improve the efficient use of the navigable airspace in Alaska.
DATES: 0901 UTC, September 1, 2005.
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:
History
On March 15, 2005, the FAA published in the Federal Register a
notice of proposed rulemaking to establish high altitude RNAV Routes in
Alaska (70 FR 12619). Interested parties were invited to participate in
this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal.
Five comments were received.
Three commenters supported the proposal. Two other commenters
supported the proposal but questioned the methodology used to determine
the new routings. The comments critical of the proposal, involved
concerns about the potential safety of the proposed routes and whether
or not the proposed routes were up to FAA standards. The existing high
altitude route structure has evolved over several years to connect the
populated areas of Alaska while taking into consideration the limited
radar, communication and navigational aid infrastructure. These
limitations often required aircraft to file circuitous routes that
resulted in increased costs. The proposed RNAV routes were developed to
allow properly equipped aircraft to navigate more directly without the
need for radar vectors from air traffic control. The new routes allow
direct point-to-point travel or a shorter route around special use
airspace.
All comments were fully considered before proceeding with this
final rule. With the exception of editorial changes, this amendment is
the same as that proposed in the notice.
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;
Air Traffic Service 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 Rule
The FAA amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part
71 by establishing eight RNAV routes in Alaska within the airspace
assigned to the Anchorage Air Route Control Center (ARTCC). These
routes were developed as part of the Capstone Program. This action will
enhance safety, and facilitate the more flexible and efficient use of
the navigable airspace for en route instrument flight rules (IFR)
operations within Alaska.
High altitude RNAV routes are published in paragraph 2006 of FAA
Order 7400.9M dated August 30, 2004, and effective September 16, 2004,
which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The high altitude
RNAV routes 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
proposed 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.
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, Policies and Procedures for Considering
Environmental Impacts. 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
0
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
0
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 7400.9M,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 30, 2004, and
effective September 16, 2004, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 2006--Area Navigation Routes
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Q-6 TKA to BRW [New]
TKA......................... VOR/DME............. (Lat. 62[deg]17[min]55[sec] N., long. 150[deg]06[min]20[sec]
W.)
JOKAP....................... WP.................. (Lat. 63[deg]54[min]46[sec] N., long. 150[deg]58[min]29[sec]
W.)
KUTDE....................... WP.................. (Lat. 66[deg]19[min]20[sec] N., long. 152[deg]29[min]01[sec]
W.)
LACIL....................... WP.................. (Lat. 69[deg]30[min]18[sec] N., long. 155[deg]00[min]34[sec]
W.)
BRW......................... VOR/DME............. (Lat. 71[deg]16[min]24[sec] N., long. 156[deg]47[min]17[sec]
W.)
* * * * * * *
Q-8 ANC to GAL [New]
ANC......................... VOR/DME............. (Lat. 61[deg]09[min]03[sec] N., long. 150[deg]12[min]24[sec]
W.)
WEBIK....................... WP.................. (Lat. 63[deg]07[min]48[sec] N., long. 155[deg]29[min]18[sec]
W.)
GAL......................... VORTAC.............. (Lat. 64[deg]44[min]17[sec] N., long. 156[deg]46[min]38[sec]
W.)
* * * * * * *
Q-10 ENM to ULL [New]
ENM......................... VOR/DME............. (Lat. 62[deg]47[min]00[sec] N., long. 164[deg]29[min]16[sec]
W.)
ULL......................... VOR/DME............. (Lat. 63[deg]41[min]32[sec] N., long. 170[deg]28[min]12[sec]
W.)
* * * * * * *
Q-12 OTZ to SCC [New]
OTZ......................... VOR/DME............. (Lat. 66[deg]53[min]08[sec] N., long. 162[deg]32[min]24[sec]
W.)
SCC......................... VOR/DME............. (Lat. 70[deg]11[min]57[sec] N., long. 148[deg]24[min]58[sec]
W.)
* * * * * * *
Q-14 ODK to JOH [New]
ODK......................... VORTAC.............. (Lat. 57[deg]46[min]30[sec] N., long. 152[deg]20[min]23[sec]
W.)
WUXAN....................... WP.................. (Lat. 59[deg]53[min]00[sec] N., long. 149[deg]00[min]00[sec]
W.)
JOH......................... VOR/DME............. (Lat. 60[deg]28[min]51[sec] N., long. 146[deg]35[min]58[sec]
W.)
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Q-16 ODK to MDO [New]
ODK......................... VORTAC.............. (Lat. 57[deg]46[min]30[sec] N., long. 152[deg]20[min]23[sec]
W.)
ZAXUM....................... WP.................. (Lat. 58[deg]41[min]15[sec] N., long. 147[deg]53[min]26[sec]
W.)
MDO......................... VOR/DME............. (Lat. 59[deg]25[min]19[sec] N., long. 146[deg]21[min]00[sec]
W.)
Q-17 HOM to MDO [New]
HOM......................... VOR/DME............. (Lat. 59[deg]42[min]34[sec] N., long. 151[deg]27[min]24[sec]
W.)
WUXAN....................... WP.................. (Lat. 59[deg]53[min]00[sec] N., long. 149[deg]00[min]00[sec]
W.)
MDO......................... VOR/DME............. (Lat. 59[deg]25[min]19[sec] N., long. 146[deg]21[min]00[sec]
W.)
Q-18 GAL to BRW [New]
GAL......................... VORTAC.............. (Lat. 64[deg]44[min]17[sec] N., long. 156[deg]46[min]38[sec]
W.)
BRW......................... VOR/DME............. (Lat. 71[deg]16[min]24[sec] N., long. 156[deg]47[min]17[sec]
W.)
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Issued in Washington, DC, on June 16, 2005.
Edith V. Parish,
Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules.
[FR Doc. 05-12360 Filed 6-21-05; 8:45 am]
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