Establish Class E Airspace; Point Roberts, WA, 52208-52209 [E8-20663]

Download as PDF 52208 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 175 / Tuesday, September 9, 2008 / Rules and Regulations Test Procedure Data Sheet for the probe being tested, you may use that data to accomplish procedure 3.1 Lines 1 through 14 or procedure 3.2 Lines 1 though 14, of Harco Pitot AOA Probe Internal Tubing Heater Verification Test Procedure No. P1149, Rev: E, also referenced in 8. Appendix A of Harco Labs, Inc. Service Bulletin SB–34–10–10–001 Revision F, dated August 20, 2008. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on August 29, 2008. Brian A. Yanez, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8–20702 Filed 9–8–08; 8:45 am] SUMMARY: This action will establish Class E airspace at Point Roberts, WA. Additional controlled airspace is necessary to support flight operations at Abbotsford Airport, BC. The FAA is taking this action to improve the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the request of the Canadian Government. DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, November 20, 2008. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard Roberts, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Area, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425) 203–4517. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by establishing Class E airspace at Point Roberts, WA. Additional controlled airspace is necessary to support IFR operations at Abbotsford Airport, BC. 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 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. The FAA’s authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is found in Title 49 of the U.S. Code. Subtitle 1, Section 106 discusses the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency’s authority. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority as it establishes controlled airspace at Point Roberts, WA. History List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 On February 7, 2008, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking to establish controlled airspace at Point Roberts, WA (73 FR 7228). Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received. Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Order 7400.9R signed August 15, 2007, and effective September 15, 2007, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR part 71.1. The Class E airspace designations listed in this document will be published subsequently in that Order. Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Special Flight Permit DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (g) Under 14 CFR 39.23, we are limiting the special flight permits for this AD by requiring you to follow the limitations in paragraph (e)(2) of this AD (‘‘Operate Only under Day Visual Flight Rules (VFR)’’ and ‘‘File Only a VFR Flight Plan’’). Federal Aviation Administration Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (h) The Manager, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Solomon Hecht, Aerospace Engineer, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803; telephone: (781) 238–7159; fax: (781) 238–7170. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. yshivers on PROD1PC62 with RULES Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Harco Labs, Inc. Service Bulletin SB–34–10–10–001, Revision F, dated August 19, 2008; Harco Pitot AOA Probe Internal Tubing Heater Verification Test Procedure No. P1149 Rev: E also referenced in 8. Appendix A of Harco Labs, Inc. Service Bulletin SB–34–10–10–001, Revision F, dated August 19, 2008; and Eclipse Aviation Alert Service Bulletin SB 500–34–019, Rev C, dated August 20, 2008, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Harco Labs, Inc. 186 Cedar Street, Branford, Connecticut 06405; telephone: (203) 483–3700; fax: (203) 483– 3701 and Eclipse Aviation, 2503 Clark Carr Loop SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106; telephone: (505) 245–7555; fax: (505) 241– 8802. (3) You may review copies at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/ code_of_federal_regulations/ ibr_locations.html. VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:16 Sep 08, 2008 Jkt 214001 The Rule 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2007–29036; Airspace Docket No. 07–ANM–13] Establish Class E Airspace; Point Roberts, WA Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 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 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. E:\FR\FM\09SER1.SGM 09SER1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 175 / Tuesday, September 9, 2008 / Rules and Regulations § 71.1 [Amended] Paragraph 6005 Class E airspace areas extending upward from 1,200 feet or more above the surface of the earth. * * * * * ANM WA E5 Point Roberts, WA (Abbotsford, BC) [New] Abbotsford Airport, BC, Canada (Lat. 49°01′31″ N., long. 122°21′48″ W.) That airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface bounded by a line beginning at lat. 49°00′00″ N., long. 122°15′00″ W.; thence east along the Canadian U.S. Border to lat. 49°00′00″ N., long. 121°20′15″ W.; thence south to lat. 48°51′40″ N., long. 121°20′15″ W.; thence west to lat. 48°51′40″ N., long. 122°15′00″ W.; thence back to the point of origination. * * * * * Issued in Seattle, Washington, on August 27, 2008. Kevin Nolan, Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center. [FR Doc. E8–20663 Filed 9–8–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2008–0419; Airspace Docket No. 08–ANM–3] Establishment of Low Altitude Area Navigation Route (T-Route); Southwest Oregon Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. yshivers on PROD1PC62 with RULES AGENCY: SUMMARY: This action establishes a low altitude Area Navigation (RNAV) route, designated T–276. The NPRM incorrectly indicated the route location in Southwest Oregon, however the route is in Southwest Washington. T-routes are low altitude Air Traffic Service (ATS) routes, based on RNAV, for use by aircraft having instrument flight rules (IFR) approved Global Positioning System (GPS)/Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) equipment. The FAA is taking this action to reduce controller workload, enhance safety and improve the efficient use of the navigable airspace into and through the Portland, Oregon, terminal area. VerDate Aug<31>2005 Effective Date: 0901UTC, November 20, 2008. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken McElroy, Airspace and Rules Group, Office of System Operations Airspace and AIM, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DATES: 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9R, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, signed August 15, 2007, and effective September 15, 2007 is amended as follows: I 15:16 Sep 08, 2008 Jkt 214001 History On April 29, 2008, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to establish a low altitude T-route in southwest Oregon (73 FR 23136). Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on this proposal to the FAA. Three comments were received in response to the NPRM. One comment pointed out the route is located in Southwest Washington and not in Southwest Oregon. The FAA is making the correction. Two comments expressed concern with upslope icing in the area of T–276 and recommended additional training and information be made available to both pilots and controllers concerning the danger of upslope icing in the vicinity of the new airway. In conjunction with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and the Oregon Pilots Association (OPA) articles addressing upslope icing will be published in upcoming issues of the OPA Magazine Propwash in August, and in the September issue of the AOPA magazine. Additionally, an FAA representative will conduct a briefing on upslope icing at the annual OPA meeting scheduled for August 23, 2008. Low altitude RNAV routes are published in paragraph 6011 of FAA Order 7400.9R signed August 15, 2007, and effective September 15, 2007, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The low altitude RNAV routes listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order. The Rule This action amends to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by establishing a low altitude RNAV route in southwest Washington. The route is designated T–276, and will be depicted on the appropriate IFR En Route Low Altitude charts. T-routes are low altitude RNAV ATS routes, similar to Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range Federal airways, PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 52209 but based on GNSS navigation. RNAV equipped aircraft capable of filing flight plan equipment suffix ‘‘G’’ may file for these routes. The T-route described in this rule will enhance safety, and facilitate more flexible and efficient use of the navigable airspace for en route IFR operations transitioning through mountainous terrain of southwest Washington. 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. The FAA’s authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, 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 I, section 40103. Under that section, the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of the airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority as it establishes an RNAV T-route in southwest Washington. Environmental Review The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E, ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ paragraph 311a, 311b, and 311k. 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. E:\FR\FM\09SER1.SGM 09SER1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 175 (Tuesday, September 9, 2008)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 52208-52209]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-20663]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2007-29036; Airspace Docket No. 07-ANM-13]


Establish Class E Airspace; Point Roberts, WA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action will establish Class E airspace at Point Roberts, 
WA. Additional controlled airspace is necessary to support flight 
operations at Abbotsford Airport, BC. The FAA is taking this action to 
improve the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) 
operations at the request of the Canadian Government.

DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, November 20, 2008. The Director of the 
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 
1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and 
publication of conforming amendments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard Roberts, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Area, 1601 
Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425) 203-4517.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On February 7, 2008, the FAA published in the Federal Register a 
notice of proposed rulemaking to establish controlled airspace at Point 
Roberts, WA (73 FR 7228). Interested parties were invited to 
participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on 
the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received.
    Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6005 of 
FAA Order 7400.9R signed August 15, 2007, and effective September 15, 
2007, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR part 71.1. The Class 
E airspace designations listed in this document will be published 
subsequently in that Order.

The Rule

    This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 by establishing Class E airspace at Point Roberts, WA. 
Additional controlled airspace is necessary to support IFR operations 
at Abbotsford Airport, BC.
    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 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. The FAA's authority to 
issue rules regarding aviation safety is found in Title 49 of the U.S. 
Code. Subtitle 1, Section 106 discusses the authority of the FAA 
Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more 
detail the scope of the agency's authority. This rulemaking is 
promulgated under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, 
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the FAA is charged with 
prescribing regulations to assign the use of airspace necessary to 
ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient use of airspace. This 
regulation is within the scope of that authority as it establishes 
controlled airspace at Point Roberts, WA.

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 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.


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Sec.  71.1  [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal 
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9R, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, signed August 15, 2007, and effective September 15, 
2007 is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6005 Class E airspace areas extending upward from 1,200 
feet or more above the surface of the earth.

* * * * *

ANM WA E5 Point Roberts, WA (Abbotsford, BC) [New]

Abbotsford Airport, BC, Canada
    (Lat. 49[deg]01'31'' N., long. 122[deg]21'48'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface 
bounded by a line beginning at lat. 49[deg]00'00'' N., long. 
122[deg]15'00'' W.; thence east along the Canadian U.S. Border to 
lat. 49[deg]00'00'' N., long. 121[deg]20'15'' W.; thence south to 
lat. 48[deg]51'40'' N., long. 121[deg]20'15'' W.; thence west to 
lat. 48[deg]51'40'' N., long. 122[deg]15'00'' W.; thence back to the 
point of origination.
* * * * *

    Issued in Seattle, Washington, on August 27, 2008.
Kevin Nolan,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. E8-20663 Filed 9-8-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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