Establishment of Class E Airspace; Willow, AK, 43356-43357 [E6-12284]

Download as PDF 83356 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 147 / Tuesday, August 1, 2006 / Rules and Regulations 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 305–5627. PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, CLASS B, CLASS C, CLASS D, AND CLASS E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIRWAYS; ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: History On June 7, 2006, the FAA proposed to amend part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) by establishing Class E airspace at Mooresville, NC, (71 FR 32876). This action provides adequate Class E airspace for IFR operations at Lake Norman Airpark. Designations for Class E airspace areas extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface of the earth are published in FAA Order 7400.9N, dated September 1, 2005, and effective September 16, 2005, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E designations listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order. Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking proceeding by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments objecting to the proposal were received. The Rule This amendment to part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) establishes Class E airspace at Mooresville, NC. 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. It, therefore, (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 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. hsrobinson on PROD1PC70 with RULES 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:13 Jul 31, 2006 Jkt 208001 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 Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9N, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated September 1, 2005, and effective September 16, 2005, is amended as follows: I Paragraph 6005 Class E airspace areas extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface of the earth. * * * * * ASO NC E5 Mooresville, NC [NEW] Lake Norman Airpark, NC (Lat. 35°36′47″ N, long. 80°53′58″ W) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.3-radius of Lake Norman Airpark; excluding that airspace within the Statesville, NC, Class E airspace area. * * * * * Issued in College Park, Georgia, on July 13, 2006. Mark D. Ward, Acting Area Director, Air Traffic Division, Southern Region. [FR Doc. 06–6591 Filed 7–31–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–M DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2006–23709; Airspace Docket No. 06–AAL–02] Establishment of Class E Airspace; Willow, AK Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This action establishes Class E airspace at Willow, AK to provide adequate controlled airspace to contain aircraft executing new Instrument Procedures. This rule results in new Class E airspace established upward from 700 feet (ft.) and 1,200 ft. above the surface at Willow, AK. DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, September 28, 2006. PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Gary Rolf, AAL–538G, Federal Aviation Administration, 222 West 7th Avenue, Box 14, Anchorage, AK 99513–7587; telephone number (907) 271–5898; fax: (907) 271–2850; e-mail: gary.ctr.rolf@faa.gov. Internet address: https://www.alaska.faa.gov/at. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: History On Tuesday, May 30, 2006, the FAA proposed to amend part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to establish Class E airspace upward from 700 ft. and 1,200 ft. above the surface at Willow, AK (71 FR 30631). The action was proposed in order to create Class E airspace sufficient in size to contain aircraft while executing two new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs), one new Standard Instrument Departure (SID) and a published departure procedure (DP) for the Willow Airport. The new approaches are (1) Area Navigation (Global Positioning System) (RNAV (GPS)) RWY 13, Original and (2) RNAV (GPS) RWY 31, Original. The SID is named the Big Lake One Departure. The DP is unnamed and will be listed in the front of the U.S. Terminal Procedures publication for Alaska. Class E controlled airspace extending upward from 700 ft. and 1,200 ft. above the surface in the Willow Airport area is established by this action. Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking proceeding by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. One comment was received. The commenter approved of the proposed action but would like to ‘‘get the Class E down to the surface.’’ A surface area had been considered for the Willow Airport, but was deemed too restrictive for the vast majority of local operators. There are 11 airports within the area that would be encompassed by a standard surface area. The pilots at these airports are typically flying exclusively under Visual Flight Rules (VFR). The demand for Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) usage of SIAPs to the Willow Airport is very low. A surface area would require increased visibility and communications requirements, as well as the necessity to obtain ATC clearances for operations to/from these airports, and is not warranted at this time. The SIAP minima will contain IFR traffic in Class E airspace as proposed. The commenter also offered a suggestion to place a VOR in the Willow area to enable VOR SIAP(s). This suggestion will not be adopted due to E:\FR\FM\01AUR1.SGM 01AUR1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 147 / Tuesday, August 1, 2006 / Rules and Regulations hsrobinson on PROD1PC70 with RULES the high cost of installation of a VOR and the very low use it would generate. The rule is adopted as proposed. The area will be depicted on aeronautical charts for pilot reference. The coordinates for this airspace docket are based on North American Datum 83. The Class E airspace areas designated as 700/1,200 ft. transition areas are published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Order 7400.9N, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated September 1, 2005, and effective September 15, 2005, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace designation listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order. The Rule This amendment to 14 CFR part 71 establishes Class E airspace at the Willow Airport, Alaska. This Class E airspace is created to accommodate aircraft executing two new SIAPs, one SID and one DP, and will be depicted on aeronautical charts for pilot reference. The intended effect of this rule is to provide adequate controlled airspace for IFR operations at the Willow Airport, Willow, Alaska. 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. It, therefore—(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 that this rule 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 United States Code. Subtitle 1, 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 1, section 40103, Sovereignty and use of airspace. Under that section, the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to ensure the safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it creates VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:04 Jul 31, 2006 Jkt 208001 Class E airspace sufficient in size to contain aircraft executing instrument procedures for the Willow Airport and represents the FAA’s continuing effort to safely and efficiently use the navigable airspace. 43357 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2006–24003; Airspace Docket No. 06AAL–12] Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). Revision of Class E Airspace; Adak, AK Adoption of the Amendment AGENCY: In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: I PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, CLASS B, CLASS C, CLASS D, AND CLASS E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIRWAYS; ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR 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 Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9N, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated September 1, 2005, and effective September 15, 2005, is amended as follows: * * * * * I Paragraph 6005 Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface of the earth. * * * AAL AK E5 * * Willow, AK [New] Willow Airport, AK (Lat. 61°45′16″ N., long. 150°03′06″ W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.4-mile radius of the Willow Airport, and that airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface within a 72-mile radius of the Willow Airport. * * * * * Issued in Anchorage, AK, on July 24, 2006. Anthony M. Wylie, Director, Alaska Flight Service Information Office. [FR Doc. E6–12284 Filed 7–31–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This action revises Class E airspace at Adak, AK to provide adequate controlled airspace to contain aircraft executing one new special Standard Instrument Approach Procedure (SIAP) and one new special departure procedure (DP). This rule results in revised Class E airspace revised upward from 700 feet (ft.) and 1,200 ft. above the surface at Adak, AK. DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, September 28, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary Rolf, AAL–538G, Federal Aviation Administration, 222 West 7th Avenue, Box 14, Anchorage, AK 99513–7587; telephone number (907) 271–5898; fax: (907) 271–2850; email: gary.ctr.rolf@faa.gov. Internet address: https://www.alaska.faa.gov/at. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: History On Friday, June 2, 2006, the FAA proposed to amend part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to revise Class E airspace upward from 700 ft. and 1,200 ft. above the surface at Adak, AK (71 FR 31983). The action was proposed in order to create Class E airspace sufficient in size to contain aircraft while executing one new special SIAP and one new special DP for the Adak Airport. The special SIAP is the Instrument Landing System (ILS) or Localizer (LOC)/Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) Runway (RWY) 23, Amendment 2. The special DP is unnamed. Class E controlled airspace extending upward from 700 ft. and 1,200 ft. above the surface in the Adak Airport area is revised by this action. Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking proceeding by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No public comments have been received; thus the rule is adopted as proposed. The area will be depicted on aeronautical charts for pilot reference. The coordinates for this airspace docket are based on North American Datum 83. E:\FR\FM\01AUR1.SGM 01AUR1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 147 (Tuesday, August 1, 2006)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 43356-43357]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-12284]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2006-23709; Airspace Docket No. 06-AAL-02]


Establishment of Class E Airspace; Willow, AK

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes Class E airspace at Willow, AK to 
provide adequate controlled airspace to contain aircraft executing new 
Instrument Procedures. This rule results in new Class E airspace 
established upward from 700 feet (ft.) and 1,200 ft. above the surface 
at Willow, AK.

DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, September 28, 2006.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary Rolf, AAL-538G, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 222 West 7th Avenue, Box 14, Anchorage, AK 99513-7587; 
telephone number (907) 271-5898; fax: (907) 271-2850; e-mail: 
gary.ctr.rolf@faa.gov. Internet address: https://www.alaska.faa.gov/at.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On Tuesday, May 30, 2006, the FAA proposed to amend part 71 of the 
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to establish Class E 
airspace upward from 700 ft. and 1,200 ft. above the surface at Willow, 
AK (71 FR 30631). The action was proposed in order to create Class E 
airspace sufficient in size to contain aircraft while executing two new 
Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs), one new Standard 
Instrument Departure (SID) and a published departure procedure (DP) for 
the Willow Airport. The new approaches are (1) Area Navigation (Global 
Positioning System) (RNAV (GPS)) RWY 13, Original and (2) RNAV (GPS) 
RWY 31, Original. The SID is named the Big Lake One Departure. The DP 
is unnamed and will be listed in the front of the U.S. Terminal 
Procedures publication for Alaska. Class E controlled airspace 
extending upward from 700 ft. and 1,200 ft. above the surface in the 
Willow Airport area is established by this action.
    Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking 
proceeding by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. 
One comment was received. The commenter approved of the proposed action 
but would like to ``get the Class E down to the surface.'' A surface 
area had been considered for the Willow Airport, but was deemed too 
restrictive for the vast majority of local operators. There are 11 
airports within the area that would be encompassed by a standard 
surface area. The pilots at these airports are typically flying 
exclusively under Visual Flight Rules (VFR). The demand for Instrument 
Flight Rules (IFR) usage of SIAPs to the Willow Airport is very low. A 
surface area would require increased visibility and communications 
requirements, as well as the necessity to obtain ATC clearances for 
operations to/from these airports, and is not warranted at this time. 
The SIAP minima will contain IFR traffic in Class E airspace as 
proposed. The commenter also offered a suggestion to place a VOR in the 
Willow area to enable VOR SIAP(s). This suggestion will not be adopted 
due to

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the high cost of installation of a VOR and the very low use it would 
generate. The rule is adopted as proposed.
    The area will be depicted on aeronautical charts for pilot 
reference. The coordinates for this airspace docket are based on North 
American Datum 83. The Class E airspace areas designated as 700/1,200 
ft. transition areas are published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Order 
7400.9N, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated September 1, 
2005, and effective September 15, 2005, which is incorporated by 
reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace designation listed in 
this document will be published subsequently in the Order.

The Rule

    This amendment to 14 CFR part 71 establishes Class E airspace at 
the Willow Airport, Alaska. This Class E airspace is created to 
accommodate aircraft executing two new SIAPs, one SID and one DP, and 
will be depicted on aeronautical charts for pilot reference. The 
intended effect of this rule is to provide adequate controlled airspace 
for IFR operations at the Willow Airport, Willow, Alaska.
    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. 
It, therefore--(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 that this rule 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 United States Code. Subtitle 1, 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 1, section 40103, Sovereignty and use of 
airspace. Under that section, the FAA is charged with prescribing 
regulations to ensure the safe and efficient use of the navigable 
airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because 
it creates Class E airspace sufficient in size to contain aircraft 
executing instrument procedures for the Willow Airport and represents 
the FAA's continuing effort to safely and efficiently use the navigable 
airspace.

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, CLASS B, CLASS C, CLASS D, AND 
CLASS E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIRWAYS; 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 Federal Aviation 
Administration Order 7400.9N, Airspace Designations and Reporting 
Points, dated September 1, 2005, and effective September 15, 2005, is 
amended as follows:
* * * * *

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

* * * * *

AAL AK E5 Willow, AK [New]

Willow Airport, AK
    (Lat. 61[deg]45'16'' N., long. 150[deg]03'06'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 6.4-mile radius of the Willow Airport, and that airspace 
extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface within a 72-mile 
radius of the Willow Airport.
* * * * *

    Issued in Anchorage, AK, on July 24, 2006.
Anthony M. Wylie,
Director, Alaska Flight Service Information Office.
 [FR Doc. E6-12284 Filed 7-31-06; 8:45 am]
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