[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 44 (Monday, March 7, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 12278-12279]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-4925]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2011-0018; Airspace Docket No. 10-AWP-18]


Amendment to and Revocation of Reporting Points; Hawaii

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule, technical amendment.

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SUMMARY: This action amends and removes, several Hawaiian Reporting 
Points. Specifically, the FAA is revising the description of EELIC, and 
TOADS to address recent technical adjustments to their actual 
locations. Additionally, the FAA is renaming the SILVA reporting point 
to SYVAD, and has determined that the LULUS, NIEMO, and PADDI reporting 
points are no longer needed. This action ensures the safe and efficient 
management of aircraft within the National Airspace System (NAS).

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, May 5, 2011. 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 Regulation and 
ATC Procedures Group, Office of Mission Support Services, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 
20591; telephone: (202) 267-8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    The Honolulu Control Center conducted a review of their airspace 
and

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has identified two reporting points that need to be amended to align 
with their actual locations. No changes to the routing or procedures 
are being made. Several reporting points are no longer needed for air 
traffic control and are being removed, and one reporting point is being 
renamed. Accordingly, since this is an administrative change and does 
not involve a change in the dimension or operating requirements of this 
airspace, notice and public procedures under 5 U.S.C. 553 (b) are 
unnecessary.
    Hawaiian Reporting Points are listed in paragraph 7006 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 Reporting Points 
listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order.

The Rule

    This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 by amending two Reporting Points (EELIC and TOADS) to reflect 
their actual locations. Additionally, the SILVA reporting point will be 
renamed SYVAD, and adjusted to reflect its actual location. The LULUS, 
NIEMO, and PADDI Reporting Points will be removed.
    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 amends Reporting Points in Hawaii.

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: Polices 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

    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 7400.9U, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 18, 2010, and 
effective September 15, 2010, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 7006--Hawaiian reporting points.

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EELIC [Amended]

Lat. 19[deg]27[min]26[sec] N., long. 153[deg]18[min]23[sec] W. (INT 
Hilo, HI, 099[deg] radial and the Honolulu CTA/FIR boundary).

TOADS [Amended]

Lat. 22[deg]46[min]09[sec] N., long. 156[deg]41[min]46[sec] W. (INT 
Mollkai, HI, 015[deg] radial and the Honolulu CTA/FIR boundary).

SYVAD [Amended]

INT South Kauai, HI, 271[deg] radial and long. 
162[deg]45[min]29[sec] W.

LULUS: [Removed]

NIEMO: [Removed]

PADDI: [Removed]

SILVA: [Removed]

    Issued in Washington, DC, on February 28, 2011.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace, Regulation and ATC Procedures Group.
[FR Doc. 2011-4925 Filed 3-4-11; 8:45 am]
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