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(Lat. 35°12′03″ N., long. 90°03′14″ W.)
Elvis NDB
(Lat. 35°03′41″ N., long. 90°04′18″ W.)
That airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface within an 8-mile radius
of Memphis International Airport, and within
4 miles north and 8 miles south of the 271°
bearing from the Elvis NDB extending from
the 8-mile radius to 16 miles west of the Elvis
NDB, and within a 7.5-mile radius of Olive
Branch Airport, Olive Branch, MS, and
within 4 miles west and 8 miles east of the
017° bearing and 4 miles west and 8 miles
east of the 170° bearing from Olive Branch
Airport extending from the 7.5-mile radius to
16 miles northeast and south of the airport,
and within a 6.4-mile radius of General
DeWitt Spain Airport; excluding that
airspace within the Millington, TN, Class E
airspace area.
Issued in College Park, Georgia, on June 27,
2012.
Barry A. Knight,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group,
Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic
Organization.
[FR Doc. 2012–16672 Filed 7–9–12; 8:45 am]
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Background
ACTION:
On June 14, 2012, the FAA published
a final rule in the Federal Register
establishing two RNAV routes, T–306
and T–310, in the southwestern United
States (77 FR 35618). Subsequent to
publication, an error was found in the
latitude/longitude coordinates for the
NOCHI waypoint (WP) in the
description of T–310. The NOCHI WP
also appears in the description of
T–306, but the coordinates are correct in
that description.
Area Navigation Routes are published
in paragraph 6011 of FAA Order
7400.9V, dated August 9, 2011, and
effective September 15, 2011, which is
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
71.1. The RNAV route listed in this
document will be published
subsequently in the Order.
SUMMARY:
Correction to Final Rule
Accordingly, pursuant to the
authority delegated to me, the
coordinates for the NOCHI waypoint as
published in the Federal Register on
June 14, 2012 (77 FR 35618) (FR Doc.
2012–14406) for RNAV route T–310, is
corrected under the description as
follows:
14 CFR Part 71
Paragraph 6011—United States Area
Navigation Routes
[Docket No. FAA–2012–0286; Airspace
Docket No. 11–AWP–22]
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Establishment of Area Navigation
(RNAV) Routes; Southwestern United
States
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; correction.
AGENCY:
This action corrects a final
rule published in the Federal Register
on June 14, 2012, that establishes two
RNAV routes in the southwest United
States. This action corrects the latitude/
longitude coordinates for the NOCHI
waypoint (WP) as appears in the
description of RNAV route T–310.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, July 26,
2012. 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: Paul
Gallant, Airspace, Regulations and ATC
Procedures Group, Office of Airspace
Services, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267–8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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SUMMARY:
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On page 35619, line 23, remove
‘‘NOCHI, AZ WP (lat. 31°59′58″ N.,
long. 108°30′51″ W.)’’ and insert
‘‘NOCHI, AZ WP (Lat. 32°02′00″ N.,
long. 109°45′30″ W.)
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Issued in Washington, DC, on June 26,
2012.
Gary A. Norek,
Acting Manager, Airspace, Regulations and
ATC Procedures Group.
[FR Doc. 2012–16696 Filed 7–9–12; 8:45 am]
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14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2012–0129; Airspace
Docket No. 12–AWA–3]
RIN 2120–AA66
Revocation and Modification of
Multiple Domestic, Alaskan, and
Hawaiian Compulsory Reporting
Points
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
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This action removes eighteen
Domestic and Alaskan compulsory
reporting points defined by navigation
aids previously decommissioned,
removed, or shutdown and taken out of
the FAA aeronautical database as
compulsory reporting points.
Additionally, this action also requires
changes to the name of four navigation
aids that define associated compulsory
reporting points. The FAA is removing
the outdated Part 71 compulsory
reporting points since they are no longer
valid, and amending those Part 71
compulsory reporting points that
require name changes, to be consistent
with the FAA’s aeronautical database.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC July 10,
2012. 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:
Colby Abbott, Airspace, Regulations and
ATC Procedures Group, Office of
Airspace Services, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267–8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
T–310 [Corrected]
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After a recent review of aeronautical
data, the National Flight Data Center
(NFDC) identified eighteen compulsory
reporting points, defined by navigation
aids, listed in FAA Order (FAAO)
7400.9, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points that are no longer valid
and are not contained in the FAA’s
aeronautical database as reporting
points. The reporting points included
five Domestic Reporting Points, ten
Alaskan Low Altitude Reporting Points,
and three Alaskan High Altitude
Reporting Points. Additionally, NFDC
identified four other reporting points
that require updates to match the
current navigation aid name that defines
the reporting point, as reflected in the
aeronautical database. These include
two Alaskan Low Altitude Reporting
Points, one Alaskan High Altitude
Reporting Point, and one Hawaiian
Reporting Point.
No regulatory actions were taken
when the navigation aids, which define
these compulsory reporting points, were
removed or renamed in the FAA
aeronautical database. To overcome
confusion and remove flight safety
issues associated with publishing
outdated compulsory reporting point
information, the FAA is removing
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eighteen reporting points, from Part 71,
and FAAO 7400.9. Also, the FAA is
updating the names of four reporting
points, in Part 71, and FAAO 7400.9.
Accordingly, since this is an
administrative change and simply
brings current regulations in concert
with the FAA’s aeronautical database,
notice and public procedures under
Title 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary.
The Rule
The FAA amends Title 14 Code of
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by
removing five Domestic Reporting
Points, ten Alaskan Low Altitude
Reporting Points, and three Alaskan
High Altitude Reporting Points.
Specifically, the FAA removes Blue
Ridge, TX, Gunnison, CO, Lewistown,
MT, and Ukiah, CA, Domestic Low
Altitude Reporting Points; the Ramey,
PR, listed in Other Domestic Reporting
Points; Adak NDB, AK, Barter Island
NDB, AK, Farewell NDB, AK,
Hinchinbrook NDB, AK, Julius NDB,
AK, Oliktok NDB, AK, Puntilla Lake
NDB, AK, Shemya NDB, AK, Umiat
NDB, AK, and Wessels NDB, AK,
Alaskan Low Altitude Reporting Points;
and Adak NDB, AK, Barter Island NDB,
AK, and Prudhoe Bay NDB, AK,
Alaskan High Altitude Reporting Points.
This action also amends 14 CFR part
71 by updating the names of two
Alaskan low altitude reporting points,
one Alaskan high altitude reporting
point, and one Hawaiian reporting point
to match the navigation aid names that
define the reporting points. Specifically,
the FAA amends ‘‘Chandalar NDB, AK,’’
to ‘‘Chandalar Lake, AK,’’ and
‘‘Glenallen NDB, AK,’’ to ‘‘Glennallen,
AK,’’ in the Alaskan Low Altitude
Reporting Points; ‘‘St Paul NDB, AK,’’ to
‘‘St Paul Island, AK,’’ in the Alaskan
High Altitude Reporting Points; and
‘‘Upolu, HI,’’ to ‘‘Upolu Point, HI,’’ in
the Hawaiian Reporting Points.
Domestic Low Altitude Reporting
Points, Other Domestic Reporting Points
designated at all altitudes, Alaskan Low
Altitude Reporting Points, Alaskan High
Altitude Reporting Points, and
Hawaiian Reporting Points are listed in
paragraph 7001, 7003, 7004, 7005 and
7006, respectively of FAA Order
7400.9V dated August 9, 2011, and
effective September 15, 2011, which is
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
71.1. The reporting points listed in this
document will be revised subsequently
in the Order.
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
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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 removes Domestic, Alaskan, and
Hawaiian Reporting Points contained in
the NAS.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113,
40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959–
1963 Comp., p. 389.
Environmental Review
Barter Island NDB, AK [Removed]
The FAA has determined that this
action qualifies for categorical exclusion
under the National Environmental
Policy Act in accordance with 311a,
FAA Order 1050.1E, ‘‘Environmental
Impacts: Policies and Procedures.’’ 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.
§ 71.1
[Amended]
2. The incorporation by reference in
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9V,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, signed August 9, 2011, and
effective September 15, 2011, is
amended as follows:
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Paragraph 7001 Domestic low altitude
reporting points.
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Gunnison, CO [Removed]
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Lewistown, MT [Removed]
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Ukiah, CA [Removed]
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points.
Other domestic reporting
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Ramey, PR [Removed]
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Paragraph 7004 Alaskan low altitude
reporting points.
Adak NDB, AK [Removed]
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Chandalar NDB, AK [Removed]
Chandalar Lake, AK [New]
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Farewell NDB, AK [Removed]
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Glenallen NDB, AK [Removed]
Glennallen, AK [New]
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Hinchinbrook NDB, AK [Removed]
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
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Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (air).
Julius NDB, AK [Removed]
Adoption of the Amendment
Oliktok NDB, AK [Removed]
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
Shemya NDB, AK [Removed]
1. The authority citation for part 71
continues to read as follows:
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Paragraph 7005 Alaskan high altitude
reporting points.
Administration, P. O. Box 20636,
Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404)
305–6364.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Adak NDB, AK [Removed]
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Barter Island NDB, AK [Removed]
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Prudhoe Bay NDB, AK [Removed]
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St Paul NDB, AK [Removed]
St Paul Island, AK [New]
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Paragraph 7006
Hawaiian reporting points.
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Upolu, HI [Removed]
Upolu Point, HI [New]
Issued in Washington, DC, June 28, 2012.
Gary A. Norek,
Acting Manager, Airspace, Regulations and
ATC Procedures Group.
[FR Doc. 2012–16698 Filed 7–9–12; 8:45 am]
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14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2011–1457; Airspace
Docket No. 11–ASO–47]
Revocation of Class D Airspace;
Andalusia, AL; and Amendment of
Class E Airspace; Fort Rucker, AL
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action removes Class D
Airspace at Andalusia, AL, as the Air
Traffic Control Tower at South Alabama
Regional Airport at Bill Benton Field
has closed, and amends Class E
Airspace at Fort Rucker, AL, by
recognizing the airport’s name change to
South Alabama Regional Airport at Bill
Benton Field. This action also updates
the geographic coordinates of the three
listed Class E airports. This action
enhances the safety and management of
Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations
at the airport.
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, September
20, 2012. The Director of the Federal
Register approves this incorporation by
reference action under title 1, Code of
Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
the annual revision of FAA Order
7400.9 and publication of conforming
amendments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
Fornito, Operations Support Group,
Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
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SUMMARY:
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History
On April 10, 2012, the FAA published
in the Federal Register a notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to remove
Class D airspace at South Alabama
Regional Airport at Bill Benton Field
(formerly Andalusia-Opp Airport),
Andalusia, AL, due to the closing of the
air traffic control tower; amend Class E
airspace at Fort Rucker, AL, by changing
the airport name formerly known as
Andalusia-Opp Airport; and adjust the
geographic coordinates of the above
airports listed in the Class (77 FR 21510)
Docket No. FAA–2011–1457. 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
D and Class E airspace designations are
published in paragraph 6002, 6004, and
6005 respectively, of FAA Order
7400.9V dated August 9, 2011, and
effective September 15, 2011, which is
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
71.1. The Class D and E airspace
designations listed in this document
will be published subsequently in the
Order. Except for a few editorial
changes, this rule is the same as
published in the NPRM of April 10,
2012.
The Rule
This amendment to Title 14, Code of
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71
removes Class D surface airspace at
South Alabama Regional Airport at Bill
Benton Field (formerly Andalusia-Opp
Airport), Andalusia, AL, as the air traffic
control tower has closed. The Class E
airspace area extending upward from
700 feet above the surface at Fort
Rucker, AL, is amended by recognizing
the airport’s name change from
Andalusia-Opp Airport to South
Alabama Regional Airport at Bill Benton
Field. This action also updates the
geographic coordinates of the above
airport; Cairns AAF, Ft. Rucker, AL; and
Florala Municipal, AL, to be in concert
with the FAAs aeronautical database.
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, is non-controversial and
unlikely to result in adverse or negative
comments. 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
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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 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 removes controlled airspace at
Andalusia, AL, and amends controlled
airspace at Fort Rucker, AL.
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
Lists 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:
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.
§ 71.1
[Amended]
2. The incorporation by reference in
14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2012-0129; Airspace Docket No. 12-AWA-3]
RIN 2120-AA66
Revocation and Modification of Multiple Domestic, Alaskan, and
Hawaiian Compulsory Reporting Points
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action removes eighteen Domestic and Alaskan compulsory
reporting points defined by navigation aids previously decommissioned,
removed, or shutdown and taken out of the FAA aeronautical database as
compulsory reporting points. Additionally, this action also requires
changes to the name of four navigation aids that define associated
compulsory reporting points. The FAA is removing the outdated Part 71
compulsory reporting points since they are no longer valid, and
amending those Part 71 compulsory reporting points that require name
changes, to be consistent with the FAA's aeronautical database.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC July 10, 2012. 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: Colby Abbott, Airspace, Regulations
and ATC Procedures Group, Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267-8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
After a recent review of aeronautical data, the National Flight
Data Center (NFDC) identified eighteen compulsory reporting points,
defined by navigation aids, listed in FAA Order (FAAO) 7400.9, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points that are no longer valid and are not
contained in the FAA's aeronautical database as reporting points. The
reporting points included five Domestic Reporting Points, ten Alaskan
Low Altitude Reporting Points, and three Alaskan High Altitude
Reporting Points. Additionally, NFDC identified four other reporting
points that require updates to match the current navigation aid name
that defines the reporting point, as reflected in the aeronautical
database. These include two Alaskan Low Altitude Reporting Points, one
Alaskan High Altitude Reporting Point, and one Hawaiian Reporting
Point.
No regulatory actions were taken when the navigation aids, which
define these compulsory reporting points, were removed or renamed in
the FAA aeronautical database. To overcome confusion and remove flight
safety issues associated with publishing outdated compulsory reporting
point information, the FAA is removing
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eighteen reporting points, from Part 71, and FAAO 7400.9. Also, the FAA
is updating the names of four reporting points, in Part 71, and FAAO
7400.9. Accordingly, since this is an administrative change and simply
brings current regulations in concert with the FAA's aeronautical
database, notice and public procedures under Title 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are
unnecessary.
The Rule
The FAA amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part
71 by removing five Domestic Reporting Points, ten Alaskan Low Altitude
Reporting Points, and three Alaskan High Altitude Reporting Points.
Specifically, the FAA removes Blue Ridge, TX, Gunnison, CO, Lewistown,
MT, and Ukiah, CA, Domestic Low Altitude Reporting Points; the Ramey,
PR, listed in Other Domestic Reporting Points; Adak NDB, AK, Barter
Island NDB, AK, Farewell NDB, AK, Hinchinbrook NDB, AK, Julius NDB, AK,
Oliktok NDB, AK, Puntilla Lake NDB, AK, Shemya NDB, AK, Umiat NDB, AK,
and Wessels NDB, AK, Alaskan Low Altitude Reporting Points; and Adak
NDB, AK, Barter Island NDB, AK, and Prudhoe Bay NDB, AK, Alaskan High
Altitude Reporting Points.
This action also amends 14 CFR part 71 by updating the names of two
Alaskan low altitude reporting points, one Alaskan high altitude
reporting point, and one Hawaiian reporting point to match the
navigation aid names that define the reporting points. Specifically,
the FAA amends ``Chandalar NDB, AK,'' to ``Chandalar Lake, AK,'' and
``Glenallen NDB, AK,'' to ``Glennallen, AK,'' in the Alaskan Low
Altitude Reporting Points; ``St Paul NDB, AK,'' to ``St Paul Island,
AK,'' in the Alaskan High Altitude Reporting Points; and ``Upolu, HI,''
to ``Upolu Point, HI,'' in the Hawaiian Reporting Points.
Domestic Low Altitude Reporting Points, Other Domestic Reporting
Points designated at all altitudes, Alaskan Low Altitude Reporting
Points, Alaskan High Altitude Reporting Points, and Hawaiian Reporting
Points are listed in paragraph 7001, 7003, 7004, 7005 and 7006,
respectively of FAA Order 7400.9V dated August 9, 2011, and effective
September 15, 2011, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1.
The reporting points listed in this document will be revised
subsequently in the Order.
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 removes Domestic, Alaskan, and Hawaiian Reporting Points
contained in the NAS.
Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance
with 311a, FAA Order 1050.1E, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures.'' 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:
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 7400.9V,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, signed August 9, 2011, and
effective September 15, 2011, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 7001 Domestic low altitude reporting points.
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Blue Ridge, TX [Removed]
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Gunnison, CO [Removed]
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Lewistown, MT [Removed]
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Ukiah, CA [Removed]
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Paragraph 7003 Other domestic reporting points.
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Ramey, PR [Removed]
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Paragraph 7004 Alaskan low altitude reporting points.
Adak NDB, AK [Removed]
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Barter Island NDB, AK [Removed]
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Chandalar NDB, AK [Removed]
Chandalar Lake, AK [New]
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Farewell NDB, AK [Removed]
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Glenallen NDB, AK [Removed]
Glennallen, AK [New]
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Hinchinbrook NDB, AK [Removed]
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Julius NDB, AK [Removed]
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Oliktok NDB, AK [Removed]
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Puntilla Lake NDB, AK [Removed]
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Shemya NDB, AK [Removed]
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Umiat NDB, AK [Removed]
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Wessels NDB, AK [Removed]
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Paragraph 7005 Alaskan high altitude reporting points.
Adak NDB, AK [Removed]
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Barter Island NDB, AK [Removed]
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Prudhoe Bay NDB, AK [Removed]
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St Paul NDB, AK [Removed]
St Paul Island, AK [New]
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Paragraph 7006 Hawaiian reporting points.
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Upolu, HI [Removed]
Upolu Point, HI [New]
Issued in Washington, DC, June 28, 2012.
Gary A. Norek,
Acting Manager, Airspace, Regulations and ATC Procedures Group.
[FR Doc. 2012-16698 Filed 7-9-12; 8:45 am]
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