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document will be published
subsequently in the Order.
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.
Therefore, this proposed 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.
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 modifies the high and low offshore
airspace areas off the coast of California.
ICAO Considerations
As part of this proposal relates to
navigable airspace outside the United
States, this notice is submitted in
accordance with the ICAO International
Standards and Recommended Practices.
The application of International
Standards and Recommended Practices
by the FAA, Office of System
Operations Airspace and AIM, Airspace
and Rules Group, in areas outside the
United States domestic airspace, is
governed by the Convention on
International Civil Aviation.
Specifically, the FAA is governed by
Article 12 and Annex 11, which pertain
to the establishment of necessary air
navigational facilities and services to
promote the safe, orderly, and
expeditious flow of civil air traffic. The
purpose of Article 12 and Annex 11 is
to ensure that civil aircraft operations
on international air routes are
performed under uniform conditions.
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The International Standards and
Recommended Practices in Annex 11
apply to airspace under the jurisdiction
of a contracting state, derived from
ICAO. Annex 11 provisions apply when
air traffic services are provided and a
contracting state accepts the
responsibility of providing air traffic
services over high seas or in airspace of
undetermined sovereignty. A
contracting state accepting this
responsibility may apply the
International Standards and
Recommended Practices that are
consistent with standards and practices
utilized in its domestic jurisdiction. In
accordance with Article 3 of the
Convention, state-owned aircraft are
exempt from the Standards and
Recommended Practices of Annex 11.
The United States is a contracting state
to the Convention. Article 3(d) of the
Convention provides that participating
state aircraft will be operated in
international airspace with due regard
for the safety of civil aircraft. Since this
action involves, in part, the designation
of navigable airspace outside the United
States, the Administrator is consulting
with the Secretary of State and the
Secretary of Defense in accordance with
the provisions of Executive Order
10854.
Paragraph 2003
Offshore Airspace Areas.
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Environmental Review
This proposal will be subject to an
environmental analysis in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1E,
‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures,’’ prior to any FAA final
regulatory action.
Federal Aviation Administration
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (air).
The Proposed Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
proposes to amend 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
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.
§ 71.1
[Amended]
2. The incorporation by reference in
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9T,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, signed August 27, 2009 and
effective September 15, 2009, is
amended as follows:
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Pacific High, CA [Amended]
That airspace extending upward from
18,000 feet MSL to and including FL 600
bounded on the north by the Vancouver FIR
boundary, on the east by a line 12 miles from
and parallel to the U.S. shoreline, and on
south by the Mexico FIR boundary, and on
the west by the Oakland Oceanic CTA/FIR
boundary, excluding active Warning Area
airspace.
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Paragraph 6007
Offshore Airspace Areas.
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Pacific Low, CA [Amended]
That airspace extending upward from
5,500 feet MSL bounded on the north by the
Vancouver FIR boundary, on the east by a
line 12 miles from and parallel to the U.S.
shoreline, and on south by the Mexico FIR
boundary, and on the west by the Oakland
Oceanic FIR boundary, excluding active
Warning Area airspace.
Issued in Washington, DC, May 26, 2010.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace and Rules Group.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2010–0397; Airspace
Docket No. 10–AAL–7]
Proposed Establishment and
Amendment of Area Navigation (RNAV)
Routes; Alaska
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
SUMMARY: This action proposes to
establish two and modify four Area
Navigation (RNAV) routes in Alaska. T
and Q-routes are 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, or
Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)/
DME Inertial Reference Unit (IRU)
navigation capability. The FAA is
proposing this action to enhance safety
and improve the efficient use of the
navigable airspace in Alaska.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before July 22, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on the
proposal to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
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30, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
Washington, DC 20590–0001. You must
identify FAA Docket No. FAA–2010–
0397 and Airspace Docket No. 10–AAL–
7 at the beginning of your comments.
You may also submit comments through
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov.
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:
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Comments Invited
Interested parties are invited to
participate in this proposed rulemaking
by submitting such written data, views,
or arguments as they may desire.
Comments that provide the factual basis
supporting the views and suggestions
presented are particularly helpful in
developing reasoned regulatory
decisions on the proposal. Comments
are specifically invited on the overall
regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related
aspects of the proposal.
Communications should identify both
docket numbers (FAA Docket No. FAA–
2010–0397 and Airspace Docket No. 10–
AAL–7) and be submitted in triplicate to
the Docket Management Facility (see
‘‘ADDRESSES’’ section for address and
phone number). You may also submit
comments through the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov.
Commenters wishing the FAA to
acknowledge receipt of their comments
on this action must submit with those
comments a self-addressed, stamped
postcard on which the following
statement is made: ‘‘Comments to FAA
Docket No. FAA–2010–0397 and
Airspace Docket No. 10–AAL–7.’’ The
postcard will be date/time stamped and
returned to the commenter.
All communications received on or
before the specified closing date for
comments will be considered before
taking action on the proposed rule. The
proposal contained in this action may
be changed in light of comments
received. All comments submitted will
be available for examination in the
public docket both before and after the
closing date for comments. A report
summarizing each substantive public
contact with FAA personnel concerned
with this rulemaking will be filed in the
docket.
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Availability of NPRMs
An electronic copy of this document
may be downloaded through the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
Recently published rulemaking
documents can also be accessed through
the FAA’s Web page at https://
www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/
airspace_amendments/.
You may review the public docket
containing the proposal, any comments
received, and any final disposition in
person in the Dockets Office (see
‘‘ADDRESSES’’ section for address and
phone number) between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays. An informal docket
may also be examined during normal
business hours at the office of the
Alaskan Service Center, Federal
Aviation Administration, 222 West 7th
Avenue, Box 14, Anchorage, AK 99513.
Persons interested in being placed on
a mailing list for future NPRMs should
contact the FAA’s Office of Rulemaking,
(202) 267–9677, for a copy of Advisory
Circular No. 11–2A, Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking Distribution System, which
describes the application procedure.
The Proposal
The FAA is proposing an amendment
to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations
(14 CFR) part 71 to establish two RNAV
T-routes, T–267 and T–271, and modify
four RNAV T-routes and Q-routes in
Alaska. In response to comments
received for a NPRM published
February 12, 2009, (74 FR 7012), a new
T-route T–267 is proposed, which
would circumvent the ocean near
Kotzebue, AK, allowing IFR aircraft to
fly closer to the shoreline. Also, one
modified T-route would continue south
from Frederick’s Point Non-directional
Beacon, which would allow
connectivity between Juneau and
Ketchikan, AK. Two T-routes would be
modified to allow lower minimum en
route altitudes to be flown.
Additionally, one Q-route would be
revised providing a more direct route
between Anchorage and Galena, AK.
The RNAV routes described in this
NPRM would enhance safety, and
facilitate more flexible and efficient use
of the navigable airspace for en route
IFR operations in Alaska.
A graphical representation of this
proposal is on the web (downloadable
PDF file) at: https://www.faa.gov/about/
office_org/headquarters_offices/ato/
service_units/systemops/fs/alaskan/
notices/RNAV_Routes-2010/.
The High Altitude RNAV Routes are
published in paragraph 2006, and Low
Altitude RNAV Routes are published in
paragraph 6011, in FAA Order 7400.9T,
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Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, signed August 27, 2009, and
effective September 15, 2009, which is
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
71.1. The airspace designations listed in
this document would be published
subsequently in the Order.
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.
Therefore, this proposed 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.
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 proposes to establish and revise
RNAV routes in Alaska.
Environmental Review
This proposal will be subject to an
environmental analysis in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1E,
‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures,’’ prior to any FAA final
regulatory action.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (air).
The Proposed Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
proposes to amend 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
(Lat. 64°29′06″ N., long. 165°15′11″ W.)
BALIN FIX
(Lat. 64°33′55″ N., long. 161°34′32″ W.)
OTZ VOR/DME
(Lat. 66°53′09″ N., long. 162°32′24″ W.)
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.
§ 71.1
[Amended]
2. The incorporation by reference in
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9T,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, signed August 27, 2009, and
effective September 15, 2009, is
amended as follows:
Paragraph 2006 United States Area
Navigation Routes.
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Q–8 ANC to GAL [Revised]
GAL VOR/DME
(Lat. 64°44′17″ N., long. 156°46′38″ W.)
ANC VOR/DME
(Lat. 61°09′03″ N., long. 150°12′24″ W.)
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Paragraph 6011 United States Area
Navigation Routes.
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T–266 CGL to ANN [Modified]
CGL NDB
(Lat. 58°21′33″ N., long. 134°41′58″ W.)
FPN NDB
(Lat. 56°47′32″ N., long. 132°49′16″ W.)
ANN VOR/DME
(Lat. 55°03′37″ N., long. 131°34′42″ W.)
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T–267 OME to OTZ [New]
OME VOR/DME
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T–273 FAI to ROCES [Modified]
FAI VORTAC
(Lat. 64°48′00″ N., long. 148°00′43″ W.)
AYKID FIX
(Lat. 65°50′58″ N., long. 147°16′34″ W.)
TUVVO FIX
(Lat. 67°37′20″ N., long. 146°04′49″ W.)
ROCES WP
(Lat. 70°08′34″ N., long. 144°08′16″ W.)
Issued in Washington, DC, May 28, 2010.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace and Rules Group.
[FR Doc. 2010–13596 Filed 6–4–10; 8:45 am]
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T–227 SYA to SCC [Modified]
SYA VORTAC
(Lat. 52°43′06″ N., long. 174°03′44″ E.)
JANNT WP
(Lat. 52°04′18″ N., long. 178°15′37″ W.)
BAERE WP
(Lat. 52°12′12″ N., long. 176°08′09″ W.)
ALEUT FIX
(Lat. 54°14′17″ N., long. 166°32′52″ W.)
MORDI FIX
(Lat. 54°52′50″ N., long. 165°03′15″ W.)
GENFU FIX
(Lat. 55°23′19″ N., long. 163°06′22″ W.)
BINAL FIX
(Lat. 55°46′00″ N., long. 161°59′56″ W.)
PDN NDB/DME
(Lat. 56°57′15″ N., long. 158°38′51″ W.)
BATTY FIX
(Lat. 59°03′57″ N., long. 155°04′42″ W.)
AMOTT FIX
(Lat. 60°53′56″ N., long. 151°21′46″ W.)
ANC VOR/DME
(Lat. 61°09′03″ N., long. 150°12′24″ W.)
FAI VORTAC
(Lat. 64°48′00″ N., long. 148°00′43″ W.)
SCC VOR/DME
(Lat. 70°11′57″ N., long. 148°24′58″ W.)
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T–271 CDB to AMOTT [New]
CDB VORTAC
(Lat. 55°16′03″ N., long. 162°46′27″ W.)
BINAL FIX
(Lat. 55°46′00″ N., long. 161°59′56″ W.)
AKN VORTAC
(Lat. 58°43′29″ N., long. 156°45′08″ W.)
AMOTT FIX
(Lat. 60°53′56″ N., long. 151°21′46″ W.)
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Bureau of Industry and Security
15 CFR Part 700
[Docket No. 0912311453–0016–01]
RIN 0694–AE81
Revisions to Defense Priorities and
Allocations System Regulations
AGENCY: Bureau of Industry and
Security, Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Proposed rule.
SUMMARY: This proposed rule would
reorganize and clarify existing standards
and procedures by which the Bureau of
Industry and Security (BIS) may require
that certain contracts or orders that
promote the national defense be given
priority over other contracts or orders.
This rule also sets new standards and
procedures by which BIS may allocate
materials, services and facilities to
promote the national defense. BIS is
publishing this rule to comply with a
requirement of the Defense Production
Act Reauthorization of 2009 to publish
regulations providing standards and
procedures for prioritization of contracts
and orders and for allocation of
materials, services and facilities to
promote the national defense.
DATES: Comments must be received by
July 7, 2010.
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ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
identified by RIN 0694–AE81, by any of
the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• By e-mail directly to
bis@publiccomments.bis.doc.gov.
Include RIN 0694–AE81 in the subject
line.
• By mail or delivery to Regulatory
Policy Division, Bureau of Industry and
Security, U.S. Department of Commerce,
Room 2705, 14th Street and
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20230.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
Isbell, Director (Acting), Defense
Programs Division, Office of Strategic
Industries and Economic Security,
Bureau of Industry and Security; (202)
482–8229, jisbell@bis.doc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
This rule updates and expands 15
CFR part 700, the Bureau of Industry
and Security’s (BIS) Defense Priorities
and Allocations System (DPAS)
regulations. The DPAS regulations
implement BIS’ administration of
priorities and allocations actions
involving industrial resources. BIS
administers the DPAS pursuant to
authority under Title I of the Defense
Production Act (50 U.S.C. app. 2071 et
seq.) (DPA) as delegated by Executive
Order 12919 (June 3, 1994). The DPAS
has two principal components:
Priorities and allocations. Under the
priorities component, certain contracts
between the government and private
parties or between private parties for the
production or delivery of industrial
resources are required to be given
priority over other contracts to facilitate
expedited delivery in promotion of the
U.S. national defense. Under the
allocations component, materials,
services, and facilities may be allocated
to promote the national defense. For
both components, the term ‘‘national
defense’’ is defined broadly and can
include critical infrastructure protection
and restoration, emergency
preparedness, and recovery from natural
disasters. BIS has extensive experience
using its prioritizations authorities.
However, BIS has not used its
allocations authorities in more than fifty
years.
On September 30, 2009, the Defense
Production Act Reauthorization of 2009
(Pub. L. 111–67, 123 Stat. 2006,
September 30, 2009) (DPAR) was
enacted. That act requires that within
270 days of its enactment (that is, by
June 20, 2010), all agencies to which the
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2010-0397; Airspace Docket No. 10-AAL-7]
Proposed Establishment and Amendment of Area Navigation (RNAV)
Routes; Alaska
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: This action proposes to establish two and modify four Area
Navigation (RNAV) routes in Alaska. T and Q-routes are 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, or Distance
Measuring Equipment (DME)/DME Inertial Reference Unit (IRU) navigation
capability. The FAA is proposing this action to enhance safety and
improve the efficient use of the navigable airspace in Alaska.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 22, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on the proposal to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-
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30, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-
140, Washington, DC 20590-0001. You must identify FAA Docket No. FAA-
2010-0397 and Airspace Docket No. 10-AAL-7 at the beginning of your
comments. You may also submit comments through the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
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:
Comments Invited
Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed
rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments as they
may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing
reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal.
Communications should identify both docket numbers (FAA Docket No.
FAA-2010-0397 and Airspace Docket No. 10-AAL-7) and be submitted in
triplicate to the Docket Management Facility (see ``ADDRESSES'' section
for address and phone number). You may also submit comments through the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments
on this action must submit with those comments a self-addressed,
stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ``Comments
to FAA Docket No. FAA-2010-0397 and Airspace Docket No. 10-AAL-7.'' The
postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter.
All communications received on or before the specified closing date
for comments will be considered before taking action on the proposed
rule. The proposal contained in this action may be changed in light of
comments received. All comments submitted will be available for
examination in the public docket both before and after the closing date
for comments. A report summarizing each substantive public contact with
FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the
docket.
Availability of NPRMs
An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's Web page at https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/.
You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any
comments received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets
Office (see ``ADDRESSES'' section for address and phone number) between
9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. An
informal docket may also be examined during normal business hours at
the office of the Alaskan Service Center, Federal Aviation
Administration, 222 West 7th Avenue, Box 14, Anchorage, AK 99513.
Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future
NPRMs should contact the FAA's Office of Rulemaking, (202) 267-9677,
for a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11-2A, Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking Distribution System, which describes the application
procedure.
The Proposal
The FAA is proposing an amendment to Title 14 Code of Federal
Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 to establish two RNAV T-routes, T-267 and
T-271, and modify four RNAV T-routes and Q-routes in Alaska. In
response to comments received for a NPRM published February 12, 2009,
(74 FR 7012), a new T-route T-267 is proposed, which would circumvent
the ocean near Kotzebue, AK, allowing IFR aircraft to fly closer to the
shoreline. Also, one modified T-route would continue south from
Frederick's Point Non-directional Beacon, which would allow
connectivity between Juneau and Ketchikan, AK. Two T-routes would be
modified to allow lower minimum en route altitudes to be flown.
Additionally, one Q-route would be revised providing a more direct
route between Anchorage and Galena, AK. The RNAV routes described in
this NPRM would enhance safety, and facilitate more flexible and
efficient use of the navigable airspace for en route IFR operations in
Alaska.
A graphical representation of this proposal is on the web
(downloadable PDF file) at: https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ato/service_units/systemops/fs/alaskan/notices/RNAV_Routes-2010/.
The High Altitude RNAV Routes are published in paragraph 2006, and
Low Altitude RNAV Routes are published in paragraph 6011, in FAA Order
7400.9T, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, signed August 27,
2009, and effective September 15, 2009, which is incorporated by
reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The airspace designations listed in this
document would be published subsequently in the Order.
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.
Therefore, this proposed 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.
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 proposes to establish and revise RNAV routes in Alaska.
Environmental Review
This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies
and Procedures,'' prior to any FAA final regulatory action.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).
The Proposed Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration proposes to amend 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:
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]
2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order
7400.9T, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, signed August 27,
2009, and effective September 15, 2009, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 2006 United States Area Navigation Routes.
* * * * *
Q-8 ANC to GAL [Revised]
GAL VOR/DME
(Lat. 64[deg]44'17'' N., long. 156[deg]46'38'' W.)
ANC VOR/DME
(Lat. 61[deg]09'03'' N., long. 150[deg]12'24'' W.)
* * * * *
Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes.
* * * * *
T-227 SYA to SCC [Modified]
SYA VORTAC
(Lat. 52[deg]43'06'' N., long. 174[deg]03'44'' E.)
JANNT WP
(Lat. 52[deg]04'18'' N., long. 178[deg]15'37'' W.)
BAERE WP
(Lat. 52[deg]12'12'' N., long. 176[deg]08'09'' W.)
ALEUT FIX
(Lat. 54[deg]14'17'' N., long. 166[deg]32'52'' W.)
MORDI FIX
(Lat. 54[deg]52'50'' N., long. 165[deg]03'15'' W.)
GENFU FIX
(Lat. 55[deg]23'19'' N., long. 163[deg]06'22'' W.)
BINAL FIX
(Lat. 55[deg]46'00'' N., long. 161[deg]59'56'' W.)
PDN NDB/DME
(Lat. 56[deg]57'15'' N., long. 158[deg]38'51'' W.)
BATTY FIX
(Lat. 59[deg]03'57'' N., long. 155[deg]04'42'' W.)
AMOTT FIX
(Lat. 60[deg]53'56'' N., long. 151[deg]21'46'' W.)
ANC VOR/DME
(Lat. 61[deg]09'03'' N., long. 150[deg]12'24'' W.)
FAI VORTAC
(Lat. 64[deg]48'00'' N., long. 148[deg]00'43'' W.)
SCC VOR/DME
(Lat. 70[deg]11'57'' N., long. 148[deg]24'58'' W.)
* * * * *
T-266 CGL to ANN [Modified]
CGL NDB
(Lat. 58[deg]21'33'' N., long. 134[deg]41'58'' W.)
FPN NDB
(Lat. 56[deg]47'32'' N., long. 132[deg]49'16'' W.)
ANN VOR/DME
(Lat. 55[deg]03'37'' N., long. 131[deg]34'42'' W.)
* * * * *
T-267 OME to OTZ [New]
OME VOR/DME
(Lat. 64[deg]29'06'' N., long. 165[deg]15'11'' W.)
BALIN FIX
(Lat. 64[deg]33'55'' N., long. 161[deg]34'32'' W.)
OTZ VOR/DME
(Lat. 66[deg]53'09'' N., long. 162[deg]32'24'' W.)
* * * * *
T-271 CDB to AMOTT [New]
CDB VORTAC
(Lat. 55[deg]16'03'' N., long. 162[deg]46'27'' W.)
BINAL FIX
(Lat. 55[deg]46'00'' N., long. 161[deg]59'56'' W.)
AKN VORTAC
(Lat. 58[deg]43'29'' N., long. 156[deg]45'08'' W.)
AMOTT FIX
(Lat. 60[deg]53'56'' N., long. 151[deg]21'46'' W.)
* * * * *
T-273 FAI to ROCES [Modified]
FAI VORTAC
(Lat. 64[deg]48'00'' N., long. 148[deg]00'43'' W.)
AYKID FIX
(Lat. 65[deg]50'58'' N., long. 147[deg]16'34'' W.)
TUVVO FIX
(Lat. 67[deg]37'20'' N., long. 146[deg]04'49'' W.)
ROCES WP
(Lat. 70[deg]08'34'' N., long. 144[deg]08'16'' W.)
Issued in Washington, DC, May 28, 2010.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace and Rules Group.
[FR Doc. 2010-13596 Filed 6-4-10; 8:45 am]
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