[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 141 (Thursday, July 23, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 39504]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-19610]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 98-AAL-8]
RIN 2120-AA66


Modification of Jet Route J-502; VOR Federal Airway V-444; and 
Colored Federal Airways Amber 2 and Amber 15; Alaska

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies Jet Route 502 (J-502), very high 
frequency omnidirectional range (VOR) Federal Airway 444 (V-444), and 
Colored Federal Airways Amber 2 (A-2) and Amber 15 (A-15) in the State 
of Alaska. Specifically, this action modifies the description of J-502 
by correcting the reference to the Burwash Landing navigational aid and 
modifies the description of V-444 to exclude airspace within Canada. In 
addition, this action adds the Beaver Creek, Yukon Territory (YT), 
Nondirectional Beacon (NDB) to the descriptions of A-2 and A-15 to make 
them consistent with the revised Canadian en route low altitude 
structure. This action does not change the dimensions or operating 
requirements of the airways.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, October 8, 1998.

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:

The Rule

    This action modifies J-502, V-444, A-2, and A-15, in the State of 
Alaska. Specifically, this action modifies the current description of 
J-502 from ``Burwash Landing, YT, Radio Beacon (RBN),'' to ``Burwash, 
YT, NDB,'' and modifies the description of V-444 to exclude that 
airspace within Canada.
    In addition, this action adds the Beaver Creek NDB to the 
descriptions of A-2 and A-15 to make them consistent with the revised 
Canadian en route low altitude structure.
    This action does not change the dimensions or operating 
requirements of the airways.
    Since this action merely involves changes in the legal description 
of jet routes and Federal airways, and does not involve a change in the 
dimensions or operating requirements of that airspace, notice and 
public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary.
    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 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.
    Jet route, colored Federal airway, and Alaskan VOR Federal airway 
designations are published in paragraphs 2004, 6009(c) and 6010(b), 
respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9E, dated September 10, 1997, and 
effective September 16, 1997, which is incorporated by reference in 14 
CFR 71.1. The jet route, colored Federal airway, and Alaskan VOR 
Federal airway designations listed in this document will be published 
subsequently in the Order.

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, CLASS B, CLASS C, CLASS D, AND 
CLASS E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIRWAYS; 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 the Federal 
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9E, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated September 10, 1997, and effective September 16, 
1997, is amended as follows:
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Paragraph 2004-Jet Routes

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J-502 [Revised]

    From Seattle, WA; via Victoria, BC, Canada; Port Hardy, BC, 
Canada; Annette Island, AK; Level Island, AK; Sisters Island, AK; 
Burwash, YT, Canada, NDB; Northway, AK; Fairbanks, AK, to Kotzebue, 
AK, excluding the airspace within Canada.
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Paragraph 6009(c)--Colored Federal Airways

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A-2 [Revised]

    From Beaver Creek, YT, Canada, NDB; Nabesna, AK, NDB; to Delta 
Junction, AK, NDB. From Chena, AK, NDB via Evansville, AK,NDB; to 
Browerville, AK, NDB. The airspace within Canada is excluded.
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A-15 [Revised]

    From Ethelda, BC, Canada, NDB via Nichols, AK, NDB; Sumner 
Strait, AK, NDB; Coghlan Island, AK, NDB; Haines, AK, NDB; Burwash, 
YT, Canada, NDB; Beaver Creek, YT, NDB; Nabesna, AK, NDB; to Delta 
Junction, AK, NDB. From Chena, AK, NDB; via Chandalar Lake, AK, NDB; 
Put River, AK, NDB. The airspace within Canada is excluded.
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Paragraph 6010(b)--Alaskan VOR Federal Airways

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V-444 [Revised]

    From Barrow, AK, Evansville, AK, NDB; Bettles, AK; Fairbanks, 
AK; Big Delta, AK; Northway, AK; Burwash, YT, excluding that 
airspace in Canada.
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on July 17, 1998.
Reginald C. Matthews,
Acting Program Director for Air Traffic Airspace Management.
[FR Doc. 98-19610 Filed 7-22-98; 8:45 am]
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