Proposed Amendment of Federal Airways; Alaska, 11978-11980 [2011-4937]

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• Federal Aviation Administration
• DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 43 (Friday, March 4, 2011)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 11978-11980]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-4937]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2011-0010; Airspace Docket No. 11-AAL-1]
RIN 2120-AA66


Proposed Amendment of Federal Airways; Alaska

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to revise all Anchorage, AK, Federal 
airways that are affected by the relocation of the Anchorage VHF 
Omnidirectional Range (VOR) navigation aid. This action is necessary 
for the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) within 
the National Airspace System.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 18, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., 
West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001; 
telephone: (202) 366-9826. You must identify FAA Docket No. FAA-2011-
0010 and Airspace Docket No. 11-AAL-1 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, Regulation and 
ATC Procedures Group, Office of Airspace Services, 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-2011-0010 and Airspace Docket No. 11-AAL-1) 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-2011-0010 and Airspace Docket No. 11-AAL-1.'' 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, Operations Support Group, 
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.

Background

    The Anchorage VOR, located on Fire Island, is one of the navigation 
aids used to form points along numerous Federal airways in Alaska. Due 
to construction of wind turbines on Fire Island, AK, the Anchorage VOR 
is being relocated to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and 
renamed. In addition, the equipment is being upgraded to a DOPPLER VOR/
distance measuring equipment (VOR/DME) facility that would improve 
coverage and reliability. Due to the relocation, the published radials 
from the old Anchorage VOR/DME, as used in each route description, will 
change by several degrees.

The Proposal

    The FAA is proposing an amendment to Title 14 Code of Federal 
Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 to amend Federal airways that currently 
use the Anchorage (ANC) VOR located on Fire Island, AK. The ANC VOR is 
being upgraded to a Doppler VOR and redesignated as the Anchorage (TED) 
VOR. The Doppler VOR will be located on the Ted Stevens Anchorage 
International Airport property. This action would affect 15 Low 
Altitude Federal airways (Victor Airways and T-Routes), and 14 High 
Altitude Federal airways (Jet Routes and Q-Routes). In addition to 
these airways using the TED VOR as the new reference point, the 
descriptions would be adjusted, where necessary, to show new radials to 
describe airway intersections.
    VOR Federal airways, United States Area Navigation Routes (low), 
Jet Routes, Alaska Area Navigation Routes, and United States Area 
Navigation Routes (high), are published in paragraphs 6010, 6011, 2004, 
2005, and 2006, respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9U, dated August 18, 
2010 and effective September 15, 2010, which is incorporated by 
reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Federal Airways listed in this 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

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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 amends Federal airways 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:

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 
7400.9U, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 27, 
2010, and effective September 15, 2010, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6010 VOR Federal airways.

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V-319 [Amended]

    From Yakutat, AK, via Johnstone Point, AK, INT Johnstone Point 
291[deg](T)/264[deg](M) and Anchorage, AK, 125[deg](T)/106[deg](M) 
radials; Anchorage, AK; Sparrevohn, AK; Bethel, AK; Hooper Bay, AK; 
to Nanwak, AK, NDB.

V-320 [Amended]

    From Anchorage, AK, INT Anchorage 133[deg](T)/114[deg](M) and 
Johnstone Point, AK, 271[deg](T)/244[deg](M) radials; to Johnstone 
Point.
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V-388 [Amended]

    From Anchorage, AK, to INT Anchorage 208[deg](T)/189[deg](M) and 
Kenai, AK, 067[deg] (T)/048[deg](M) Kenai, AK.
* * * * *

V-427 [Amended]

    From King Salmon, AK, to INT King Salmon 042[deg](T)/026[deg](M) 
and Anchorage, AK, 247[deg](T)/228[deg](M) radials.
* * * * *

V-436 [Amended]

    From Anchorage, AK, via INT Anchorage 335[deg](T)/316[deg](M) 
and Talkeetna, AK, 195[deg](T)/176[deg](M) radials; Talkeetna; 
Nenana, AK; Chandalar Lake, AK, NDB; to Deadhorse, AK.
* * * * *

V-438 [Amended]

    From Kodiak, AK, via Homer, AK; Anchorage, AK; Big Lake, AK; 
Fairbanks, AK; Fort Yukon, AK; Deadhorse, AK; to Barrow, AK.
* * * * *

V-440 [Amended]

    From Nome, AK, via Unalakleet, AK; to McGrath, AK; Anchorage, 
AK; Middleton Island, AK; Yakutat, AK; Biorka Island, AK; to 
Sandspit, BC. To Victoria, BC, Canada. The airspace within Canada is 
excluded.

V-441 [Amended]

    From Middleton Island, AK, via the INT of Middleton Island, AK 
298[deg](T)/277[deg](M) and Anchorage 171[deg](T)/152[deg](M) 
radials to Anchorage, AK.
* * * * *

V-462 [Amended]

    From Cape Newenham, AK, NDB via Dillingham, AK; to INT 
Dillingham 059[deg] (T)/044[deg](M) and Anchorage, AK 247[deg](T)/
228[deg](M) radials to Anchorage, AK.
* * * * *

V-510 [Amended]

    From Emmonak, AK via Anvik, AK, NDB; McGrath, AK, INT McGrath 
121[deg](T)/102[deg](M) and Big Lake, AK 294[deg](T)/269[deg](M) 
radials; Big Lake.
* * * * *

Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes (T-Routes).

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T-223 EHM to TED [Amended]

EHM NDB/DME
    (Lat. 58[deg]39'24'' N., long. 162[deg]04'17'' W.)
DLG VOR/DME
    (Lat. 58[deg]59'39'' N., long. 158[deg]33'08'' W.)
NONDA Fix
    (Lat. 60[deg]19'16'' N., long. 153[deg]47'58'' W.)
TED VOR/DME
    (Lat. 61[deg]10'04'' N., long. 149[deg]57'37'' W.)
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T-227 SYA to SCC [Amended]

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]23'18'' N., long. 163[deg]06'21'' 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]52'27'' N., long. 151[deg]22'24'' W.)
BGQ VORTAC
    (Lat. 61[deg]34'10'' N., long. 149[deg]58'02'' 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-244 OME to TED [Amended]

OME VOR/DME
    (Lat. 64[deg]29'06'' N., long. 165[deg]15'11'' W.)
TED VOR/DME
    (Lat. 61[deg]10'04'' N., long. 149[deg]57'37'' W.)
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T-246 BRW to TED [Amended]

BRW VOR/DME
    (Lat. 71[deg]16'24'' N., long. 156[deg]47'17'' W.)
GAL VOR/DME
    (Lat. 64[deg]44'17'' N., long. 156[deg]46'38'' W.)
MCG VORTAC
    (Lat. 62[deg]57'04'' N., long. 155[deg]36'41'' W.)
TED VOR/DME
    (Lat. 61[deg]10'04'' N., long. 149[deg]57'37'' W.)
* * * * *

T-269 ANN to BET [Amended]

ANN VOR/DME
    (Lat. 55[deg]03'37'' N., long. 131[deg]34'42'' W.)
BKA VORTAC
    (Lat. 56[deg]51'34'' N., long. 135[deg]33'05'' W.)
YAK VOR/DME
    (Lat. 59[deg]30'39'' N., long. 139[deg]38'53'' W.)
JOH VOR/DME
    (Lat. 60[deg]28'51'' N., long. 146[deg]35'58'' W.)
TED VOR/DME
    (Lat. 61[deg]10'04'' N., long. 149[deg]57'37'' W.)
SQA VOR/DME
    (Lat. 61[deg]05'55'' N., long. 155[deg]38'04'' W.)
BET VORTAC
    (Lat. 60[deg]47'05'' N., long. 161[deg]49'28'' W.)
* * * * *

Paragraph 2004 Jet routes.

* * * * *

J-115 [Amended]

    From Shemya, AK, NDB; Mount Moffett, AK, NDB; Dutch Harbor, AK, 
NDB; Cold Bay, AK; King Salmon, AK; INT King Salmon

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053[deg](T)/037[deg](M) and Kenai, AK, 239[deg](T)/220[deg](M) 
radials; Kenai; Anchorage, AK; Big Lake, AK; Fairbanks, AK; 
Chandalar, AK, NDB; to Deadhorse, AK.
* * * * *

J-124 [Amended]

    From Big Lake, AK, via Gulkana, AK; to Northway, AK.

J-125 [Amended]

    From Kodiak, AK, via Anchorage, AK; INT Anchorage 335[deg](T)/
316[deg](M) and Talkeetna, AK, 195[deg](T)/176[deg](M) radials; 
Talkeetna; to Nenana, AK.
* * * * *

J-127 [Amended]

    From King Salmon, AK; to INT King Salmon 042[deg](T)/026[deg](M) 
and Anchorage, AK, 247[deg](T)/228[deg](M) radials.
* * * * *

J-133 [Amended]

    From Galena, AK, via Anchorage, AK; Johnstone Point, AK; Orca 
Bay, AK NDB; via INT Orca Bay NDB 114[deg](T)/091[deg](M) and Sitka, 
AK NDB 308[deg](T)/285[deg](M) bearings, to Sitka, AK NDB.
* * * * *

J-511 [Amended]

    From Dillingham, AK; via INT Dillingham 059[deg](T)/044[deg](M) 
and Anchorage, AK 247[deg](T)/228(M) radials, to Anchorage, AK; 
Gulkana, AK; to Burwash Landing, YT, Canada, NDB, excluding the 
portion which lies over Canadian territory.
* * * * *

Paragraph 2005 Alaska Area Navigation Routes.

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                                     J804R Anchorage, AK, to FRIED [Amended]
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             Waypoint name                        Location                        Reference facility
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Anchorage, AK..........................  61[deg]10'04'' N.           Anchorage, AK.
                                          149[deg]57'37'' W..
NOWEL..................................  60[deg]29'02'' N.           Middleton Island, AK.
                                          148[deg]28'31'' W..
Middleton Island, AK...................  59[deg]25'19'' N.           Middleton Island, AK.
                                          146[deg]21'00'' W..
SNOUT..................................  57[deg]53'26'' N.           Yakutat, AK.
                                          141[deg]45'19'' W..
EEDEN..................................  55[deg]53'59'' N.           Biorka Island, AK.
                                          137[deg]00'06'' W..
FRIED..................................  54[deg]13'19'' N.           Annette Island, AK.
                                          133[deg]37'57'' W..
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                                         J-889R NOWEL to LAIRE [Amended]
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             Waypoint name                        Location                        Reference facility
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NOWEL..................................  60[deg]29'02'' N.,          Anchorage, AK.
                                          148[deg]28'31'' W..
ARISE..................................  60[deg]00'00'' N.,          Middleton Island, AK.
                                          146[deg]09'13'' W..
KONKS..................................  59[deg]33'02'' N.,          Middleton Island, AK.
                                          144[deg]00'07'' W..
LAIRE..................................  58[deg]48'15'' N.,          Yakutat, AK.
                                          140[deg]31'43'' W..
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Paragraph 2006 Alaska area navigation routes (Q-routes).

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Q-8 GAL to TED [Amended]

GAL VORTAC
    (Lat. 64[deg]44'17'' N., long. 156[deg]46'38'' W.)
TED VOR/DME
    (Lat. 61[deg]10'04'' N., long. 149[deg]57'37'' W.)
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Q-43 TED to FAI [Amended]

TED VOR/DME
    (Lat. 61[deg]10'04'' N., long. 149[deg]57'37'' W.)
BGQ VORTAC
    (Lat. 61[deg]34'10'' N., long. 149[deg]58'02'' W.)
FAI VORTAC
    (Lat. 64[deg]48'00'' N., long. 148[deg]00'43'' W.)

Q-44 OME to TED [Amended]

OME VOR/DME
    (Lat. 64[deg]29'06'' N., long. 165[deg]15'11'' W.)
TED VOR/DME
    (Lat. 61[deg]10'04'' N., long. 149[deg]57'37'' W.)

Q-45 DLG to AMOTT [Amended]

DLG VOR/DME
    (Lat. 58[deg]59'39'' N., long. 158[deg]33'08'' W.)
AMOTT Fix
    (Lat. 60[deg]52'27'' N., long. 151[deg]22'24'' W.)
* * * * *

Q-47 AKN to AMOTT [Amended]

AKN VORTAC
    (Lat. 58[deg]43'29'' N., long. 156[deg]45'08'' W.)
AMOTT Fix
    (Lat. 60[deg]52'27'' N., long. 151[deg]22'24'' W.)
* * * * *

Q-49 ODK to AMOTT [Amended]

ODK VOR/DME
    (Lat. 57[deg]46'30'' N., long. 152[deg]20'23'' W.)
AMOTT Fix
    (Lat. 60[deg]52'27'' N., long. 151[deg]22'24'' W.)

    Issued in Washington, DC, on February 28, 2011.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace, Regulation and ATC Procedure Group.
[FR Doc. 2011-4937 Filed 3-3-11; 8:45 am]
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