[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 24 (Thursday, February 5, 2004)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 5463]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-2437]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2002-14010; Airspace Docket No. 02-AAL-09]
RIN 2120-AA66


Modification and Revocation of Federal Airways; AK

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action revises Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range 
(VOR) Federal airway Victor 317 (V-317); and revokes V-307 and V-362 in 
Alaska. The FAA is taking this action due to the decommissioning of the 
McInnes Nondirectional Radio Beacon (NDB) in Canada.

EFFECTIVE DATES: 0901 UTC, April 15, 2004.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken McElroy, Airspace and Rules 
Division, ATA-400, Office of Air Traffic Airspace Management, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 
20591; telephone: (202) 267-8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On January 30, 2003, the FAA published, in the Federal Register, a 
notice proposing to revise V-317 and Amber 15 (A-15); and revoke V-307 
and V-362 in Alaska (68 FR 4742). The proposed revision to A-15 has 
been removed from this action, since a flight inspection was not 
completed for that portion of the original proposal. Final action on A-
15 will be addressed in future rulemaking. The FAA is taking this 
action due to the decommissioning of the McInnes NDB in Canada.
    Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking 
effort by submitting written comments on the proposal. No comments were 
received regarding this proposal. With the exception of the final 
action on A-15 and minor editorial changes, this amendment is the same 
as that proposed in the notice.

The Rule

    This action amends title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 (part 71) by revising V-317, and revoking V-307 and V-362 in 
Alaska. The FAA is taking this action due to the decommissioning of the 
McInnes NDB in Canada.
    Alaskan VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010(b) of 
FAA Order 7400.9L dated September 2, 2003 and effective September 16, 
2003, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Alaska VOR 
Federal airways listed in this document would be published 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 
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.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical 
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance 
with FAA Order 1050.1D, Policies and Procedures for Considering 
Environmental Impacts. 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 7400.9L, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated September 2, 2003, 
and effective September 16, 2003, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6010(b) Alaskan VOR Federal Airways

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V-307 (Revoked)

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V-362 (Revoked)

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V-317 (Revised)

From Vancouver, BC, Canada via Comox, BC, Canada; Port Hardy, BC, 
Canada; Sandspit, BC, Canada; Annette Island, AK; Level Island, AK; 
Sisters Island, AK; to INT Sisters Island 272<deg<ls-thn-eq> and 
Yakutat, AK, 139<deg<ls-thn-eq> radials. The airspace within Canada 
is excluded.
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    Issued in Washington, DC, January 20, 2004.
Reginald C. Matthews,
Manager, Airspace and Rules Division.
[FR Doc. 04-2437 Filed 2-4-04; 8:45 am]
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