82_FR_2876 82 FR 2870 - Amendment of VOR Federal Airway V-506; Kotzebue, AK

82 FR 2870 - Amendment of VOR Federal Airway V-506; Kotzebue, AK

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 6 (January 10, 2017)

Page Range2870-2871
FR Document2017-00077

This action amends Alaskan VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airway V-506 by lowering the floor of class E controlled airspace due to the establishment of a lower global navigation satellite system (GNSS) Minimum Enroute Altitude (MEA). This action allows for maximum use of the airspace within the National Airspace System in Alaska.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 6 (Tuesday, January 10, 2017)
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 6 (Tuesday, January 10, 2017)]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-00077]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2016-3193; Airspace Docket No. 15-AAL-3]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment of VOR Federal Airway V-506; Kotzebue, AK

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends Alaskan VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) 
Federal airway V-506 by lowering the floor of class E controlled 
airspace due to the establishment of a lower global navigation 
satellite system (GNSS) Minimum Enroute Altitude (MEA). This action 
allows for maximum use of the airspace within the National Airspace 
System in Alaska.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, March 2, 2017. The Director of the 
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 
title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to the annual 
revision of FAA, Order 7400.11 and publication of conforming 
amendments.

ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and Reporting 
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can 
contact the Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783. The Order is also available for inspection at the National 
Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the 
availability of FAA Order 7400.11A at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go 
to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_locations.html.
    FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is 
published yearly and effective on September 15.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kenneth Ready, Airspace Policy Group, 
Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Authority for This Rulemaking

    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 modifies the air traffic service route structure in 
Alaska to maintain the efficient flow of air traffic.

History

    On March 7, 2016, the FAA published in the Federal Register a 
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) (81 FR 11694), Docket No. FAA-
2016-3193, to amend VOR Federal airway V-506 by lowering the floor of 
Class E controlled airspace due to the establishment of a lower GNSS 
MEA on a segment of the route. Interested parties were invited to 
participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on 
the proposal. One comment was received.

Discussion of Comment

    The comment received generally asked whether there would be any 
safety issues by lowering the floor of Class E airspace?
    The FAA finds the proposed modification is in accordance with the 
criteria and guidelines in FAA Order 7400.2, and it does not introduce 
new or increased safety risk into the National Airspace System, 
including Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations and Instrument Flight 
Rules (IFR) operations.
    For VFR operations, the modified Class G (uncontrolled) airspace 
stratum would extend upward from the surface to 7,499 feet mean sea 
level (MSL). The maximum terrain and obstruction elevation in this area 
is 5,300 feet MSL. The depth of the Glass G airspace stratum will 
therefore remain at least 2,199 feet, which exceeds the minimum 
airspace necessary for VFR cruise flight over non-congested areas in 
accordance with 14 CFR 91.119. It should also be noted, VFR flight is 
permitted within Class E airspace, with the only additional or 
different requirement (from Class G airspace) being increased cloud 
clearance and visibility minima.
    Additionally, no safety issues or increased risk would be 
introduced for

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IFR operations. The airspace modification would lower the floor of 
Class E (controlled) airspace along the specific portion of V-506 from 
9,500 feet MSL to 7,500 feet MSL. This action would lower the minimum 
altitude for air traffic control services and accommodate the minimum 
GNSS (MEA) for the airway of 8,000 feet MSL, while maintaining a 500 
foot airspace buffer between IFR aircraft and uncontrolled airspace. 
The airway would provide a buffer of greater than 2,000 feet between 
IFR aircraft and the maximum terrain and obstacle elevation. Lastly it 
would provide IFR aircraft experiencing icing conditions the ability to 
fly 2,000 feet lower than previously allowed, and remain within 
controlled airspace.
    Alaskan VOR Federal Airways are published in paragraph 6010(b) of 
FAA Order 7400.11A dated August 3, 2016, and effective September 15, 
2016, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Alaskan 
VOR Federal airways listed in this document will be published 
subsequently in the Order.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document amends FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, and effective September 15, 
2016. FAA Order 7400.11A is publicly available as listed in the 
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists Class A, 
B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and 
reporting points.

The Rule

    The FAA is amending Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 to modify VOR Federal airwayV-506 in the vicinity of Kotzebue, 
AK, due to the establishment of a lower GNSS Minimum Enroute Altitude. 
The route modifications are outlined below.
    V-506: V-506 extends from the intersection of Kodiak, AK, VOR/DME 
107[deg] radial and the Anchorage Oceanic CTA/FIR boundary to the 
Barrow, AK, VOR/DME. A portion of the route segment between the Hotham, 
AK, NDB and the Barrow, AK, VOR/DME is amended to a lower MEA from 95 
MSL to 75 MSL.
    All radials in the regulatory text route descriptions below are 
stated in True degrees.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

    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 
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 only affects air traffic procedures 
and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when promulgated, 
does 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 of amending Alaskan VHF 
Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airway V-506 by lowering the floor 
of class E controlled airspace due to the establishment of a lower 
global navigation satellite system (GNSS) Minimum Enroute Altitude 
(MEA) qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National 
Environmental Policy Act, its implementing regulations at 40 CFR part 
1500, and in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F. Environmental Impacts: 
Policies and Procedures, Paragraph 5-6.5a which categorically excludes 
from further environmental review Rulemaking actions that designate or 
modify classes of airspace areas, airways, routes, and reporting points 
(see 14 CFR part 71, Designation of Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace 
Areas; Air Traffic Service Routes; and Reporting Points). This action 
is not expected to cause any potentially significant environmental 
impacts. In accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, paragraph 5-2 regarding 
Extraordinary Circumstances, this action has been reviewed for factors 
and circumstances in which a normally categorically excluded action may 
have a significant environmental impact requiring further analysis, and 
it is determined that no extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant 
preparation of an environmental assessment.

Lists 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 is amended to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(f), 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 7400.11A, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016 and 
effective September 15, 2016, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6010(b) Alaskan VOR Federal Airways

* * * * *

V-506 [Amended]

    From INT Kodiak, AK, 107[deg] radial and the Anchorage Oceanic 
CTA/FIR boundary, 37 miles 20 MSL, 24 miles 12 AGL, Kodiak; 50 miles 
12 AGL, 50 miles 95 MSL, 51 miles 12 AGL, King Salmon, AK; 51 miles 
12 AGL, 84 miles 70 MSL, 63 miles 12 AGL, Bethel, AK; Nome, AK; 35 
miles 12 AGL, 71 miles 55 MSL, 53 miles 12 AGL, Kotzebue, AK; 
Hotham, AK, NDB; 69 miles 12 AGL, 124 miles 75 MSL, 98 miles 12 AGL, 
Barrow, AK.
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on January 3, 2017.
Gemechu Gelgelu,
Acting Manager, Airspace Policy Group.
[FR Doc. 2017-00077 Filed 1-9-17; 8:45 am]
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                                               (Lat. 41°24′14″ N., long. 95°02′56″ W.)                DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                           Authority for This Rulemaking
                                               That airspace extending upward from 700                                                                         The FAA’s authority to issue rules
                                             feet above the surface within a 7.2-mile                 Federal Aviation Administration                        regarding aviation safety is found in
                                             radius of Atlantic Municipal Airport and                                                                        Title 49 of the United States Code.
                                             within 1.8 miles each side of the 022° bearing           14 CFR Part 71                                         Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
                                             from the airport extending from the 7.2-mile                                                                    authority of the FAA Administrator.
                                             radius to 9.2 miles northeast of the airport.            [Docket No. FAA–2016–3193; Airspace                    Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
                                             *      *     *        *      *                           Docket No. 15–AAL–3]                                   describes in more detail the scope of the
                                                                                                                                                             agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
                                             ACE IA E5        Belle Plaine, IA [Amended]
                                                                                                      RIN 2120–AA66                                          promulgated under the authority
                                             Belle Plaine Municipal Airport, IA                                                                              described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
                                               (Lat. 41°52′44″ N., long. 92°17′04″ W.)                Amendment of VOR Federal Airway                        Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
                                               That airspace extending upward from 700                V–506; Kotzebue, AK                                    section, the FAA is charged with
                                             feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile                                                                        prescribing regulations to assign the use
                                             radius of Belle Plaine Municipal Airport,                AGENCY:  Federal Aviation                              of the airspace necessary to ensure the
                                             excluding that portion which overlies the                Administration (FAA), DOT.                             safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
                                             Cedar Rapids, IA, Class E airspace area.                 ACTION: Final rule.                                    airspace. This regulation is within the
                                             *      *     *        *      *                                                                                  scope of that authority as it modifies the
                                                                                                      SUMMARY:    This action amends Alaskan                 air traffic service route structure in
                                             ACE IA E5        Creston, IA [Amended]                   VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR)                        Alaska to maintain the efficient flow of
                                             Creston Municipal Airport, IA                            Federal airway V–506 by lowering the                   air traffic.
                                               (Lat. 41°01′17″ N., long. 94°21′48″ W.)                floor of class E controlled airspace due
                                                                                                      to the establishment of a lower global                 History
                                               That airspace extending upward from 700
                                             feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile                 navigation satellite system (GNSS)                       On March 7, 2016, the FAA published
                                             radius of Creston Municipal Airport.                     Minimum Enroute Altitude (MEA). This                   in the Federal Register a notice of
                                                                                                      action allows for maximum use of the                   proposed rulemaking (NPRM) (81 FR
                                             *      *     *        *      *                           airspace within the National Airspace                  11694), Docket No. FAA–2016–3193, to
                                             ACE IA E5        Estherville, IA [Amended]               System in Alaska.                                      amend VOR Federal airway V–506 by
                                             Estherville Municipal Airport, LA                        DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, March                  lowering the floor of Class E controlled
                                               (Lat. 43°24′27″ N long. 94°44′47″ W.)                  2, 2017. The Director of the Federal                   airspace due to the establishment of a
                                                                                                      Register approves this incorporation by                lower GNSS MEA on a segment of the
                                               That airspace extending upward from 700                                                                       route. Interested parties were invited to
                                             feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile                 reference action under title 1, Code of
                                                                                                      Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to               participate in this rulemaking effort by
                                             radius of Estherville Municipal Airport.
                                                                                                      the annual revision of FAA, Order                      submitting written comments on the
                                             *      *     *        *      *                                                                                  proposal. One comment was received.
                                                                                                      7400.11 and publication of conforming
                                             ACE IA E5        Grinnell, IA [Amended]                  amendments.                                            Discussion of Comment
                                             Grinnell Regional Airport, IA                            ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A,                            The comment received generally
                                               (Lat. 41°42′36″ N., long. 92°44′10″ W.)                Airspace Designations and Reporting                    asked whether there would be any
                                               That airspace extending upward from 700                Points, and subsequent amendments can                  safety issues by lowering the floor of
                                             feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile                 be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/                Class E airspace?
                                             radius of Grinnell Regional Airport.                     air_traffic/publications/. For further                    The FAA finds the proposed
                                                                                                      information, you can contact the                       modification is in accordance with the
                                             ACE IA E5        Guthrie Center, IA [Amended]
                                                                                                      Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation                criteria and guidelines in FAA Order
                                             Guthrie County Regional Airport, IA                      Administration, 800 Independence                       7400.2, and it does not introduce new
                                               (Lat. 41°41′13″ N., long. 93°26′06″ W.)                Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;                      or increased safety risk into the National
                                               That airspace extending upward from 700                telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is                Airspace System, including Visual
                                             feet above the surface within a 6.4-mile                 also available for inspection at the                   Flight Rules (VFR) operations and
                                             radius of the Guthrie County Regional                    National Archives and Records                          Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)
                                             Airport, and within 2 miles each side of the             Administration (NARA). For                             operations.
                                             360° bearing from the airport extending from             information on the availability of FAA                    For VFR operations, the modified
                                             the 6.4-mile radius to 9.8 miles north of the            Order 7400.11A at NARA, call (202)                     Class G (uncontrolled) airspace stratum
                                             airport.                                                 741–6030, or go to http://                             would extend upward from the surface
                                             *      *     *        *      *                           www.archives.gov/federal_register/                     to 7,499 feet mean sea level (MSL). The
                                                                                                      code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_                       maximum terrain and obstruction
                                             ACE IA E5        Oelwein, IA [Amended]                                                                          elevation in this area is 5,300 feet MSL.
                                                                                                      locations.html.
                                             Oelwein Municipal Airport, IA                               FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace                         The depth of the Glass G airspace
                                               (Lat. 42°40′51″ N., long. 91°58′28″ W.)                Designations and Reporting Points, is                  stratum will therefore remain at least
                                               That airspace extending upward from 700                published yearly and effective on                      2,199 feet, which exceeds the minimum
                                             feet above the surface within a 6.4-mile                 September 15.                                          airspace necessary for VFR cruise flight
                                             radius of Oelwein Municipal Airport.                                                                            over non-congested areas in accordance
                                                                                                      FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                       with 14 CFR 91.119. It should also be
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                                               Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on December               Kenneth Ready, Airspace Policy Group,
                                             28, 2016.
                                                                                                                                                             noted, VFR flight is permitted within
                                                                                                      Office of Airspace Services, Federal                   Class E airspace, with the only
                                             Thomas L. Lattimer,                                      Aviation Administration, 800                           additional or different requirement
                                             Acting Manager, Operations Support Group,                Independence Avenue SW.,                               (from Class G airspace) being increased
                                             ATO Central Service Center.                              Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202)                 cloud clearance and visibility minima.
                                             [FR Doc. 2017–00186 Filed 1–9–17; 8:45 am]               267–8783.                                                 Additionally, no safety issues or
                                             BILLING CODE 4910–13–P                                   SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                             increased risk would be introduced for


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                                             IFR operations. The airspace                            necessary to keep them operationally                   PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
                                             modification would lower the floor of                   current. It, therefore: (1) Is not a                   B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
                                             Class E (controlled) airspace along the                 ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under                TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
                                             specific portion of V–506 from 9,500                    Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a                    REPORTING POINTS
                                             feet MSL to 7,500 feet MSL. This action                 ‘‘significant rule’’ under Department of
                                             would lower the minimum altitude for                    Transportation (DOT) Regulatory                        ■1. The authority citation for part 71 is
                                             air traffic control services and                        Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034;                  amended to read as follows:
                                             accommodate the minimum GNSS                            February 26, 1979); and (3) does not                     Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40103,
                                             (MEA) for the airway of 8,000 feet MSL,                 warrant preparation of a regulatory                    40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
                                             while maintaining a 500 foot airspace                   evaluation as the anticipated impact is                1959–1963 Comp., p.389
                                             buffer between IFR aircraft and                         so minimal. Since this is a routine                    § 71.1       [Amended]
                                             uncontrolled airspace. The airway                       matter that only affects air traffic
                                             would provide a buffer of greater than                                                                         ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in
                                                                                                     procedures and air navigation, it is
                                             2,000 feet between IFR aircraft and the                                                                        14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A,
                                                                                                     certified that this rule, when                         Airspace Designations and Reporting
                                             maximum terrain and obstacle
                                             elevation. Lastly it would provide IFR                  promulgated, does not have a significant               Points, dated August 3, 2016 and
                                             aircraft experiencing icing conditions                  economic impact on a substantial                       effective September 15, 2016, is
                                             the ability to fly 2,000 feet lower than                number of small entities under the                     amended as follows:
                                             previously allowed, and remain within                   criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
                                                                                                                                                            Paragraph 6010(b)        Alaskan VOR Federal
                                             controlled airspace.                                    Environmental Review                                   Airways
                                                Alaskan VOR Federal Airways are
                                                                                                                                                            *        *      *    *      *
                                             published in paragraph 6010(b) of FAA                      The FAA has determined that this
                                             Order 7400.11A dated August 3, 2016,                    action of amending Alaskan VHF                         V–506 [Amended]
                                             and effective September 15, 2016, which                 Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal                      From INT Kodiak, AK, 107° radial and the
                                             is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR                  airway V–506 by lowering the floor of                  Anchorage Oceanic CTA/FIR boundary, 37
                                             71.1. The Alaskan VOR Federal airways                   class E controlled airspace due to the                 miles 20 MSL, 24 miles 12 AGL, Kodiak; 50
                                             listed in this document will be                                                                                miles 12 AGL, 50 miles 95 MSL, 51 miles 12
                                                                                                     establishment of a lower global
                                             published subsequently in the Order.                                                                           AGL, King Salmon, AK; 51 miles 12 AGL, 84
                                                                                                     navigation satellite system (GNSS)                     miles 70 MSL, 63 miles 12 AGL, Bethel, AK;
                                             Availability and Summary of                             Minimum Enroute Altitude (MEA)                         Nome, AK; 35 miles 12 AGL, 71 miles 55
                                             Documents for Incorporation by                          qualifies for categorical exclusion under              MSL, 53 miles 12 AGL, Kotzebue, AK;
                                             Reference                                               the National Environmental Policy Act,                 Hotham, AK, NDB; 69 miles 12 AGL, 124
                                                                                                     its implementing regulations at 40 CFR                 miles 75 MSL, 98 miles 12 AGL, Barrow, AK.
                                                This document amends FAA Order
                                             7400.11A, Airspace Designations and                     part 1500, and in accordance with FAA                  *        *      *    *      *
                                             Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016,                 Order 1050.1F. Environmental Impacts:                    Issued in Washington, DC, on January 3,
                                             and effective September 15, 2016. FAA                   Policies and Procedures, Paragraph 5–                  2017.
                                             Order 7400.11A is publicly available as                 6.5a which categorically excludes from                 Gemechu Gelgelu,
                                             listed in the ADDRESSES section of this                 further environmental review                           Acting Manager, Airspace Policy Group.
                                             document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists                      Rulemaking actions that designate or                   [FR Doc. 2017–00077 Filed 1–9–17; 8:45 am]
                                             Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,                 modify classes of airspace areas,                      BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                             air traffic service routes, and reporting               airways, routes, and reporting points
                                             points.                                                 (see 14 CFR part 71, Designation of
                                             The Rule                                                Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace Areas;                DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                                                                     Air Traffic Service Routes; and
                                               The FAA is amending Title 14, Code                    Reporting Points). This action is not                  Federal Aviation Administration
                                             of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71                 expected to cause any potentially
                                             to modify VOR Federal airwayV–506 in                    significant environmental impacts. In                  14 CFR Part 71
                                             the vicinity of Kotzebue, AK, due to the
                                                                                                     accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F,                     [Docket No. FAA–2015–7488; Airspace
                                             establishment of a lower GNSS                                                                                  Docket No. 15–ASW–19]
                                                                                                     paragraph 5–2 regarding Extraordinary
                                             Minimum Enroute Altitude. The route
                                                                                                     Circumstances, this action has been
                                             modifications are outlined below.                                                                              Amendment of Class D and Class E
                                               V–506: V–506 extends from the                         reviewed for factors and circumstances
                                                                                                     in which a normally categorically                      Airspace and Revocation of Class E
                                             intersection of Kodiak, AK, VOR/DME                                                                            Airspace; Roswell, NM
                                             107° radial and the Anchorage Oceanic                   excluded action may have a significant
                                             CTA/FIR boundary to the Barrow, AK,                     environmental impact requiring further                 AGENCY:  Federal Aviation
                                             VOR/DME. A portion of the route                         analysis, and it is determined that no                 Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                             segment between the Hotham, AK, NDB                     extraordinary circumstances exist that                 ACTION: Final rule.
                                             and the Barrow, AK, VOR/DME is                          warrant preparation of an
                                             amended to a lower MEA from 95 MSL                      environmental assessment.                              SUMMARY:   This action modifies Class D
                                             to 75 MSL.                                                                                                     airspace, Class E surface area airspace,
                                               All radials in the regulatory text route              Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71                    and Class E airspace extending upward
                                             descriptions below are stated in True                                                                          from 700 feet above the surface at
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                                                                                                      Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
                                             degrees.                                                                                                       Roswell, NM. This action is necessary
                                                                                                     Navigation (air).
                                                                                                                                                            due to advances Global Positioning
                                             Regulatory Notices and Analyses                         Adoption of the Amendment                              System (GPS) capabilities and
                                                The FAA has determined that this                                                                            implementation of area navigation
                                             regulation only involves an established                   In consideration of the foregoing, the               (RNAV) procedures at Roswell
                                             body of technical regulations for which                 Federal Aviation Administration                        International Air Center, Roswell, NM.
                                             frequent and routine amendments are                     amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:                      Additionally, this action removes Class


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Document Modified: 2018-02-01 14:54:12
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesEffective date 0901 UTC, March 2, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA, Order 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments.
ContactKenneth Ready, Airspace Policy Group, Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267- 8783.
FR Citation82 FR 2870 
RIN Number2120-AA66
CFR AssociatedAirspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)

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