Establishment of Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes; AK, 36014-36015 [05-12365]

Download as PDF 36014 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 119 / Wednesday, June 22, 2005 / Rules and Regulations Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 15, 2005. Kevin M. Mullin, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 05–12301 Filed 6–21–05; 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 Establishment of Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes; AK Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This action establishes a low altitude area navigation (RNAV) route T–270 in Alaska to support the Alaskan Capstone Program. The FAA is taking this action to enhance safety and 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 April 11, 2005, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking to establish a low altitude RNAV route in Alaska (70 FR 18335). Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal. No comments were received. Related Rulemaking On April 8, 2003, the FAA published the Designation of Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace Areas; Air Traffic Service * * T–270 OAY to SHH [New] OAY ............................................................... HEXOG .......................................................... SHH ................................................................ * VerDate jul<14>2003 Routes, and Reporting Points rule in the Federal Register (68 FR 16943). This rule adopted certain amendments proposed in Notice No. 02–20, Area Navigation (RNAV) and Miscellaneous Amendments. The rule adopted and revised several definitions in FAA regulations, including Air Traffic Service Routes, to be in concert with International Civil Aviation Organization 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 National Airspace System for use by aircraft with advanced navigation system capabilities. On May 9, 2003, the FAA published the Establishment of Area Navigation Routes (RNAV) rule in the Federal Register (68 FR 24864). The Rule This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by establishing T–270 RNAV 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 action will enhance safety, and facilitate the more flexible and efficient use of the navigable airspace for enroute instrument flight rules (IFR) operations within Alaska. Low 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 low altitude RNAV route 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 * * Jkt 205001 PO 00000 * Frm 00030 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 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: I 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: I Paragraph 2006 * NDB ............................................................... WP ................................................................. NDB ............................................................... * 16:28 Jun 21, 2005 * 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. Area Navigation Routes * * (lat. 64°41′46″ N., long. 162°03′46″ W.) (lat. 65°28′25″ N., long. 163°57′20″ W.) (lat. 66°15′29″ N., long. 166°03′09″ W.) * E:\FR\FM\22JNR1.SGM * 22JNR1 * 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] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 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 VerDate jul<14>2003 16:28 Jun 21, 2005 Jkt 205001 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. PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 36015 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: I 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: I Paragraph 2006—Area Navigation Routes E:\FR\FM\22JNR1.SGM 22JNR1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 119 (Wednesday, June 22, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 36014-36015]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-12365]


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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


Establishment of Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes; AK

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes a low altitude area navigation (RNAV) 
route T-270 in Alaska to support the Alaskan Capstone Program. The FAA 
is taking this action to enhance safety and 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 April 11, 2005, the FAA published in the Federal Register a 
notice of proposed rulemaking to establish a low altitude RNAV route in 
Alaska (70 FR 18335). Interested parties were invited to participate in 
this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal. 
No comments were received.

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, Area Navigation (RNAV) 
and Miscellaneous Amendments. The rule adopted and revised several 
definitions in FAA regulations, including Air Traffic Service Routes, 
to be in concert with International Civil Aviation Organization 
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 National Airspace 
System for use by aircraft with advanced navigation system 
capabilities.
    On May 9, 2003, the FAA published the Establishment of Area 
Navigation Routes (RNAV) rule in the Federal Register (68 FR 24864).

The Rule

    This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 by establishing T-270 RNAV 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 action will enhance 
safety, and facilitate the more flexible and efficient use of the 
navigable airspace for enroute instrument flight rules (IFR) operations 
within Alaska.
    Low 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 low altitude 
RNAV route 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.

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

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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 7400.9M, 
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[min]46[sec] N., long. 162[deg]03[min]46[sec]
                                                    W.)
HEXOG.........................  WP...............  (lat. 65[deg]28[min]25[sec] N., long. 163[deg]57[min]20[sec]
                                                    W.)
SHH...........................  NDB..............  (lat. 66[deg]15[min]29[sec] N., long. 166[deg]03[min]09[sec]
                                                    W.)
 
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on June 16, 2005.
Edith V. Parish,
Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules.
[FR Doc. 05-12365 Filed 6-21-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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