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instrument flight rules (IFR) airway and 

route structure in Alaska by extending 

G–16 from Put River, AK, to Barter 

Island, AK. The FAA is taking this 

action to enhance the safety and 

management of aircraft operations in 

Alaska.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, May 12, 

2005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken 

McElroy, Airspace and Rules, Office of 

System Operations and Safety, Federal 

Aviation Administration, 800 

Independence Avenue, SW., 

Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 

267–8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

History 

On September 3, 2004, the FAA 

published in the Federal Register a 

notice proposing to establish G–16 (69 

FR 53860), a new IFR route in Alaska. 

This action would convert an uncharted 

non-regulatory part 95 route to a colored 

Federal airway. The route conversion 

provides an airway structure to support 

existing commercial services in Alaska. 

Interested parties were invited to 

participate in this rulemaking effort by 

submitting written comments on the 

proposal. No comments were received. 

With the exception of editorial changes, 

this amendment is the same as that 

proposed in the notice. 

The Rule 

The FAA is amending Title 14 Code 

of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 

(part 71) to extend G–16 from the Put 

River, NDB, to the Barter Island, NDB in 

Alaska. This action adds to the IFR 

airway and route structure in Alaska. 

The FAA is taking this action to 

enhance the safety and management of 

aircraft operations in Alaska. Adoption 

of this Federal airway: (1) Provides 

pilots with minimum en route altitudes 

and minimum obstruction clearance 

altitudes information; (2) establishes 

controlled airspace thus eliminating 

some of the commercial IFR operations 

in uncontrolled airspace; and (3) 

improves the management of air traffic 

operations and thereby enhance safety. 

Green Colored Federal Airways are 

published in paragraph 6009(a) of FAA 

Order 7400.9M dated August 30, 2004, 

and effective September 16, 2004, which 

is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 

71.1. The Green Colored Federal Airway 

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 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 

Paragraph 311(a) of FAA Order 1050.1E, 

Policies and Procedures for Considering 

Environmental Impacts. This airspace 

action is not expected to cause any 

potentially significant 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 

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.

§ 71.1 [Amended]

■ 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 

CFR 71.1 of the FAA Order 7400.9M, 

Airspace Designations and Reporting 

Points, dated August 30, 2004, and 

effective September 16, 2004, is 

amended as follows: 

Paragraph 6009(a)—Green Federal 

Airways

* * * * *

G–16 [Revised] 

From Point Lay, AK, NDB; Wainwright 

Village, AK, NDB; Browerville, AK, NDB; 

Nuiqsut Village, AK, NDB; Put River, 

AK, NDB; to Barter Island, AK, NDB.

* * * * *

Issued in Washington, DC, on January 27, 

2005. 

Edie Parish, 

Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules.

[FR Doc. 05–2228 Filed 2–4–05; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 71 

[Docket No. FAA–2004–19422; Airspace 

Docket No. 03–AEA–11] 

RIN 2120–AA66 

Establishment of VOR Federal Airway 

V–623

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: This action establishes 

Federal Airway 623 (V–623) between 

the Sparta, NJ, Very High Frequency 

Omnidirectional Range Tactical Air 

Navigation (VORTAC) and the Carmel, 

NY, Very High Frequency 

Omnidirectional Range/Distance 

Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME). The 

FAA is taking this action to enhance the 

management of aircraft transiting from 

the New England area to airports in the 

Newark, NJ, area.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, May 12, 

2005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul 

Gallant, Airspace and Rules, Office of 

System Operations and Safety, Federal 

Aviation Administration, 800 

Independence Avenue, SW., 

Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 

267–8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

History 

On November 23, 2004, the FAA 

published in the Federal Register a 

notice proposing to establish V–623 (69 

FR 68105). Interested parties were 

invited to participate in this rulemaking 

proceeding by submitting written 

comments on this proposal to the FAA. 

No comments were received in response 

to the proposal. 

The Rule 

The FAA is amending Title 14 Code 

of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 

(part 71) by establishing V–623 in the 

vicinity of Newark, NJ, between the 

Sparta, NJ, VORTAC, and the Carmel, 

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NY, VOR/DME. The FAA is taking this 

action to enhance the management of 

aircraft transiting from the New England 

area to airports in the Newark, NJ, area. 

VOR Federal Airways are published 

in paragraph 6010 of FAA Order 

7400.9M dated August 30, 2004 and 

effective September 16, 2004, which is 

incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 

71.1. The VOR Federal Airway listed in 

this document will 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 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. 

Environmental Review 

The FAA has determined that this 

action qualifies for categorical exclusion 

under the National Environmental 

Policy Act in accordance with 

Paragraph 311(a) of FAA Order 1050.1E, 

Policies and Procedures for Considering 

Environmental Impacts. This airspace 

action is not expected to cause any 

potentially significant 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).

The 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:

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 FAA Order 7400.9M, 

Airspace Designations and Reporting 

Points, dated August 30, 2004, and 

effective September 16, 2004, is 

amended as follows:

Paragraph 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal 

Airways 

V–623 [New] 

From Carmel, NY; INT Carmel 263° and 

Sparta, NJ 028° radials; Sparta.

Issued in Washington, DC on January 26, 

2005. 

Edie Parish, 

Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules.

[FR Doc. 05–2229 Filed 2–4–05; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 95 

[Docket No. 30437; Amdt. No. 453] 

IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous 

Amendments

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: This amendment adopts 

miscellaneous amendments to the 

required IFR (instrument flight rules) 

altitudes and changeover points for 

certain Federal airways, jet routes, or 

direct routes for which a minimum or 

maximum en route authorized IFR 

altitude is prescribed. This regulatory 

action is needed because of changes 

occurring in the National Airspace 

System. These changes are designed to 

provide for the safe and efficient use of 

the navigable airspace under instrument 

conditions in the affected areas.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, March 17, 

2005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Donald P. Pate, Flight Procedure 

Standards Branch (AMCAFS–420), 

Flight Technologies and Programs 

Division, Flight Standards Service, 

Federal Aviation Administration, Mike 

Monroney Aeronautical Center, 6500 

South MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, 

OK 73169 (Mail Address: P.O. Box 

25082, Oklahoma City, OK 73125) 

telephone: (405) 954–4164.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This 

amendment to part 95 of the Federal 

Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 95) 

amends, suspends, or revokes IFR 

altitudes governing the operation of all 

aircraft in flight over a specified route 

or any portion of that route, as well as 

the changeover points (COPs) for 

Federal airways, jet routes, or direct 

routes as prescribed in part 95. 

The Rule 

The specified IFR altitudes, when 

used in conjunction with the prescribed 

changeover points for those routes, 

ensure navigation aid coverage that is 

adequate for safe flight operations and 

free of frequency interference. The 

reasons and circumstances that create 

the need for this amendment involve 

matters of flight safety and operational 

efficiency in the National Airspace 

System, are related to published 

aeronautical charts that are essential to 

the user, and provide for the safe and 

efficient use of the navigable airspace. 

In addition, those various reasons or 

circumstances require making this 

amendment effective before the next 

scheduled charting and publication date 

of the flight information to assure its 

timely availability to the user. The 

effective date of this amendment reflects 

those considerations. In view of the 

close and immediate relationship 

between these regulatory changes and 

safety in air commerce, I find that notice 

and public procedure before adopting 

this amendment are impracticable and 

contrary to the public interest and that 

good cause exists for making the 

amendment effective in less than 30 

days. 

Conclusion 

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. 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 

FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) 

does not warrant preparation of a 

regulatory evaluation as the anticipated 

impact is so minimal. For the same 

reason, the FAA certifies that this 

amendment will not have a significant 

economic impact on a substantial 

number of small entities under the 

criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 95 

Airspace, Navigation (air).

Issued in Washington, DC, on January 31, 

2005. 

James J. Ballough, 

Director, Flight Standards Service.

Adoption of the Amendment

■ Accordingly, pursuant to the authority 

delegated to me by the Administrator,