Document ID: FAA-2008-0861-0001
Agency: faa
Document Type: Rule
Title: Amendment of Class D Airspace: Anderson AFB, GU; Guam International Airport, GU; and Saipan International Airports, CQ
Posted Date: 2009-02-26T05:00Z

[Federal Register: February 26, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 37)]
[Rules and Regulations]               
[Page 8739-8740]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2008-0861; Airspace Docket No. 08-AWP-8]
RIN 2120-AA66

 
Amendment of Class D Airspace; Anderson AFB, GU; Guam 
International Airport, GU; and Saipan International Airports, CQ

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends the legal descriptions for Anderson AFB, 
and the Guam and Saipan International Airports. The Guam Air Route 
Traffic Control Center personnel conducted a review of their airspace 
and determined that current airspace descriptions needed to be updated. 
These are editorial revisions to reflect name changes and to update 
coordinates of the facilities. The changes will not affect the current 
area boundaries, altitudes, or the times of designation.

DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, May 7, 2009. 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 and Rules Group, 
Office of System Operations Airspace and AIM, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; 
telephone: (202) 267-8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    During an airspace review conducted Guam ARTCC personnel it was 
determined that the Class D airspace descriptions in their area of 
responsibility were outdated and required revision. They are editorial 
revisions to reflect name changes and to update airport reference point 
coordinates. This change does not affect the current area boundaries, 
altitudes, or the times of designation.
    Class D Airspace descriptions are published in paragraph 5000 of 
FAA Order 7400.9S signed October 3, 2008, and effective October 31, 
2008, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class D 
Airspace descriptions 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 revising the description of Guam Island Anderson AFB, and 
Guam International Airport, by inserting the city name into each Class 
D airspace description. The Saipan Island Class D airspace description 
is amended by removing reference to the Saipan RBN and to the Airport 
Facility Directory. Additionally, this action updates the airport 
reference points.
    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

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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 they are editorial revisions to reflect name changes and updates the 
coordinates of the facilities.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical 
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance 
with 311d., 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

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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 14 CFR 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 the FAA Order 
7400.9S, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, signed October 3, 
2008, and effective October 31, 2008 is amended as follows:

Paragraph 5000 Class D airspace areas.

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AWP GU D Guam Island, GU [Remove]

Guam Island Andersen AFB, GU
* * * * *

AWP GU D Andersen AFB, GU [New]

Yigo, Andersen AFB, GU
    (Lat. 13[deg]35'02'' N., long. 144[deg]55'48'' E.)
    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
2,600 feet MSL within a 4.3-mile radius of Andersen AFB.
* * * * *

AWP GU D Guam International Airport, GU [Remove]

Guam International Airport, GU
* * * * *

AWP GU D Guam International Airport, GU [New]

Tiyan, Guam International Airport, GU
    (Lat. 13[deg]29'02'' N., long. 144[deg]47'50'' E.)
    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
2,600 feet MSL within a 4.3-mile radius of Guam International 
Airport.
* * * * *

AWP CQ D Saipan Island, CQ [Amend]

Saipan International Airport, CQ
    (Lat. 15[deg]07'08'' N., long. 145[deg]43'46'' E.)
    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
2,700 feet MSL within a 4.3-mile radius of Saipan International 
Airport.
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    Issued in Washington, DC, February 18, 2009.
Paul Gallant,
Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules Group.
[FR Doc. E9-3904 Filed 2-25-09; 8:45 am]

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