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and AIM, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267–8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Background
The Rochester VORTAC, located at
the Greater Rochester International
Airport, Rochester, NY, is one of the
navigation aids used to form a point
along jet route J–522. Due to airport
construction, the Rochester VORTAC is
being relocated to another point on the
airport. In addition, the equipment is
being upgraded to a doppler very high
frequency omnidirectional range/
distance measuring equipment (VOR/
DME) facility. This will improve the
coverage and reliability of the facility.
Due to the relocation, the radial of the
new Rochester VOR/DME, as used in
the route description, has changed by
one degree from the currently published
radial.
The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 to
make a minor revision to the description
of Jet Route J–522 to change the radial
based on the Rochester VOR/DME
facility. The commissioning of the
Rochester VOR/DME at a new location
on the airport results in a one degree
change in the affected radial.
Because this action is a minor change
in the alignment of the routes and is
needed for navigation accuracy and
safety reasons, I find that notice and
public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)
are impractical and contrary to the
public interest.
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
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authority of the FAA Administrator.
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the
agency’s authority.
Jet Routes are published in paragraph
2004 of FAA Order 7400.9S, effective
October 31, 2008, which is incorporated
by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The jet
route listed in this document will be
published subsequently in the Order.
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 amends a portion of the en route
structure.
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.
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:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113,
40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959–
1963 Comp., p.389.
[Amended]
2. The incorporation by reference in
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9S,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated October 3, 2008 and
effective October 31, 2008, is amended
as follows:
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Paragraph 2004
Jet Routes.
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J–522 [Modified]
From Brainerd, MN; Green Bay, WI;
Traverse City, MI; Au Sable, MI; Toronto,
ON, Canada; INT Toronto 096° and
Rochester, NY, 301° radials; Rochester, NY;
Hancock, NY; to Kingston, NY. The airspace
within Canada is excluded.
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Issued in Washington, DC, on November 7,
2008.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace and Rules Group.
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14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2008–1091; Airspace
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Environmental Review
§ 71.1
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Revision of Jet Routes and Federal
Airways; Alaska
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This action amends the legal
descriptions of eight Federal Airways
and one Jet Route that have the Saldo
(AK) Nondirectional Beacon (NDB), AK,
included as part of their route structure.
The NDB name is being changed to the
Chinook (AUB) NDB. This action is
necessary since the Saldo NDB is no
longer being used as an outer marker,
which requires changing the two-letter
designation to a three-letter designation.
No changes are being made to the
National Airspace System routing
structure or procedures.
DATES: Effective Dates: 0901 UTC,
January 15, 2009. 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:
Background
The National Flight Data Center has
recently identified the need to change
the Saldo NDB name as it is no longer
being used as an outer marker. It is
currently identified with the two-letter
identifier ‘‘AK’’. The new name will be
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Chinook, with the three-letter identifier
‘‘AUB’’. There are eight Jet Routes and
Federal Airways attached to this NDB.
They are J–606, B–27, G–8, G–12, R–1,
R–99, V–619 and T–230. The Federal
Airways are further delineated as
Colored, VOR, and Area Navigation
Routes. No changes to routing or
procedures are taking place.
Accordingly, since this action merely
involves a change in the legal
description of the NDB, and does not
involve a change in dimensions or
operating requirements of the airspace,
notice and public procedures under 5
U.S.C. 553 (b) are unnecessary.
Jet Routes are listed in paragraph
2004, Colored Federal Airways are
listed in paragraph 6009, VOR Federal
Airways are listed in paragraph 6010,
and United States Area Navigation
Routes are listed in paragraph 6011 of
FAA Order 7400.9S, signed October 3,
2008, and effective October 31, 2008,
which is incorporated by reference in 14
CFR 71.1. The airways listed in this
document will be revised subsequently
in the Order.
The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by
modifying Jet Route J–606, Federal
Airways B–27, G–8, G–12, R–1, R–99,
V–619, and U.S. Area Navigation Route
T–230, by changing the name of the
Saldo NDB to Chinook (AUB) NDB.
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
VerDate Aug<31>2005
13:43 Nov 17, 2008
Jkt 217001
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 revises Jet Routes and Federal
Airways in Alaska.
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. 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).
NDB; INT Chinook, AK, NDB 054° and
Kachemak, AK, NDB 269° bearings; to
Kachemak, AK, NDB.
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From Chinook, AK, NDB, 20 AGL; Port
Heiden, AK, NDB, 20 AGL; Borland, AK,
NDB; 20 AGL; to Elfee, AK, NDB.
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Paragraph 6009(b)
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Red Federal airways.
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R–1 [Revised]
From St. Paul Island, AK, NDB, 20 AGL;
INT Chinook, AK, NDB 262° and Cape
Newenham, AK, NDB 131° bearings; to
Chinook, AK, NDB.
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R–99 [Revised]
From St. Paul Island, AK, NDB, 20 AGL;
Dutch Harbor, AK, NDB, 20 AGL; Chinook,
AK, NDB, 20 AGL; Iliamna, AK, NDB; INT
Iliamna, AK, NDB 124° and Kachemak, AK,
NDB 269° bearings; to Kachemak, AK, NDB.
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Adoption of the Amendment
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Paragraph 6009(d)
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
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G–12 [Revised]
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Blue Federal airways.
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B–27 [Revised]
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:
From Woody Island, AK, NDB, 50 miles 12
AGL, 50 miles 95 MSL, 53 miles 12 AGL;
Chinook, AK, NDB, 51 miles 12 AGL, 84
miles 70 MSL, 63 miles 12 AGL; Oscarville,
AK, NDB; St. Marys, AK, NDB; Fort Davis,
AK, NDB, 35 miles 12 AGL, 71 miles 55 MSL,
54 miles 12 AGL; to Hotham, AK, NDB.
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113,
40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959–
1963 Comp., p. 389.
Paragraph 6010(b)
airways.
§ 71.1
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V–619 [Revised]
[Amended]
2. The incorporation by reference in
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9S,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, signed October 3, 2008, and
effective October 31, 2008, is amended
as follows:
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Paragraph 2004
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Jet Routes.
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Paragraph 6009 (a)
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Green Federal airways.
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G–8 [Revised]
From Shemya, AK, NDB, 20 AGL; Mount
Moffet, AK, NDB, 20 AGL; Dutch Harbor, AK,
NDB, 20 AGL; INT Dutch Harbor, AK, NDB
041° and Elfee, AK, NDB 253° bearings, 20
AGL; Elfee, AK, NDB, 20 AGL; Chinook, AK,
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From Port Heiden, AK, NDB/DME; via the
INT of Port Heiden, AK, NDB/DME 044° and
Chinook, AK, NDB 200° bearings; Chinook,
AK, NDB; Dillingham, AK, VOR/DME 099°
radial/47 DME; to Dillingham, AK, VOR/
DME.
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Paragraph 6011 United States Area
Navigation Routes.
J–606 [Revised]
From St. Paul Island, AK, NDB; to INT
Cape Newenham, AK, NDB, 131° and
Chinook, AK, NDB 262° radials; to Chinook,
AK, NDB.
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Alaskan VOR Federal
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T–230 [Revised]
SPY ..... NDB/
DME.
AUB .... NDB ....
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(Lat. 57°09′28″ N., long.
170°13′51″ W.)
(Lat. 58°44′14″ N., long.
156°46′40″ W.)
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Issued in Washington, DC, on November 6,
2008.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace and Rules Group.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2008-1091; Airspace Docket No. 08-AAL-32]
Revision of Jet Routes and Federal Airways; Alaska
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action amends the legal descriptions of eight Federal
Airways and one Jet Route that have the Saldo (AK) Nondirectional
Beacon (NDB), AK, included as part of their route structure. The NDB
name is being changed to the Chinook (AUB) NDB. This action is
necessary since the Saldo NDB is no longer being used as an outer
marker, which requires changing the two-letter designation to a three-
letter designation. No changes are being made to the National Airspace
System routing structure or procedures.
DATES: Effective Dates: 0901 UTC, January 15, 2009. 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:
Background
The National Flight Data Center has recently identified the need to
change the Saldo NDB name as it is no longer being used as an outer
marker. It is currently identified with the two-letter identifier
``AK''. The new name will be
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Chinook, with the three-letter identifier ``AUB''. There are eight Jet
Routes and Federal Airways attached to this NDB. They are J-606, B-27,
G-8, G-12, R-1, R-99, V-619 and T-230. The Federal Airways are further
delineated as Colored, VOR, and Area Navigation Routes. No changes to
routing or procedures are taking place. Accordingly, since this action
merely involves a change in the legal description of the NDB, and does
not involve a change in dimensions or operating requirements of the
airspace, notice and public procedures under 5 U.S.C. 553 (b) are
unnecessary.
Jet Routes are listed in paragraph 2004, Colored Federal Airways
are listed in paragraph 6009, VOR Federal Airways are listed in
paragraph 6010, and United States Area Navigation Routes are listed in
paragraph 6011 of FAA Order 7400.9S, signed October 3, 2008, and
effective October 31, 2008, which is incorporated by reference in 14
CFR 71.1. The airways listed in this document will be revised
subsequently in the Order.
The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 by modifying Jet Route J-606, Federal Airways B-27, G-8, G-12,
R-1, R-99, V-619, and U.S. Area Navigation Route T-230, by changing the
name of the Saldo NDB to Chinook (AUB) NDB.
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 revises Jet Routes and Federal Airways in Alaska.
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. 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 7400.9S,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, signed October 3, 2008, and
effective October 31, 2008, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 2004 Jet Routes.
* * * * *
J-606 [Revised]
From St. Paul Island, AK, NDB; to INT Cape Newenham, AK, NDB,
131[deg] and Chinook, AK, NDB 262[deg] radials; to Chinook, AK, NDB.
* * * * *
Paragraph 6009 (a) Green Federal airways.
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G-8 [Revised]
From Shemya, AK, NDB, 20 AGL; Mount Moffet, AK, NDB, 20 AGL;
Dutch Harbor, AK, NDB, 20 AGL; INT Dutch Harbor, AK, NDB 041[deg]
and Elfee, AK, NDB 253[deg] bearings, 20 AGL; Elfee, AK, NDB, 20
AGL; Chinook, AK, NDB; INT Chinook, AK, NDB 054[deg] and Kachemak,
AK, NDB 269[deg] bearings; to Kachemak, AK, NDB.
* * * * *
G-12 [Revised]
From Chinook, AK, NDB, 20 AGL; Port Heiden, AK, NDB, 20 AGL;
Borland, AK, NDB; 20 AGL; to Elfee, AK, NDB.
* * * * *
Paragraph 6009(b) Red Federal airways.
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R-1 [Revised]
From St. Paul Island, AK, NDB, 20 AGL; INT Chinook, AK, NDB
262[deg] and Cape Newenham, AK, NDB 131[deg] bearings; to Chinook,
AK, NDB.
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R-99 [Revised]
From St. Paul Island, AK, NDB, 20 AGL; Dutch Harbor, AK, NDB, 20
AGL; Chinook, AK, NDB, 20 AGL; Iliamna, AK, NDB; INT Iliamna, AK,
NDB 124[deg] and Kachemak, AK, NDB 269[deg] bearings; to Kachemak,
AK, NDB.
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Paragraph 6009(d) Blue Federal airways.
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B-27 [Revised]
From Woody Island, AK, NDB, 50 miles 12 AGL, 50 miles 95 MSL, 53
miles 12 AGL; Chinook, AK, NDB, 51 miles 12 AGL, 84 miles 70 MSL, 63
miles 12 AGL; Oscarville, AK, NDB; St. Marys, AK, NDB; Fort Davis,
AK, NDB, 35 miles 12 AGL, 71 miles 55 MSL, 54 miles 12 AGL; to
Hotham, AK, NDB.
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Paragraph 6010(b) Alaskan VOR Federal airways.
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V-619 [Revised]
From Port Heiden, AK, NDB/DME; via the INT of Port Heiden, AK,
NDB/DME 044[deg] and Chinook, AK, NDB 200[deg] bearings; Chinook,
AK, NDB; Dillingham, AK, VOR/DME 099[deg] radial/47 DME; to
Dillingham, AK, VOR/DME.
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Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes.
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T-230 [Revised]
SPY.................. NDB/DME.............. (Lat. 57[deg]09'28'' N.,
long. 170[deg]13'51'' W.)
AUB.................. NDB.................. (Lat. 58[deg]44'14'' N.,
long. 156[deg]46'40'' W.)
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Issued in Washington, DC, on November 6, 2008.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace and Rules Group.
[FR Doc. E8-26941 Filed 11-17-08; 8:45 am]
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