[Federal Register: October 26, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 205)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 54897-54898]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2009-0318; Airspace Docket No. 09-AAL-8]

Establishment of Class E Airspace; Noorvik, AK

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes Class E airspace at Noorvik, AK to
provide adequate controlled airspace to contain aircraft executing
Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs). Two SIAPs are being
developed for the Robert (Bob) Curtis Memorial Airport at Noorvik, AK.
Additionally, one textual Obstacle Departure Procedure (ODP) is being
developed. This action establishes Class E airspace upward from 700
feet (ft.) above the surface at Robert (Bob) Curtis Memorial Airport,
Noorvik, AK.

DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, December 17, 2009. 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 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary Rolf, AAL-538G, Federal Aviation
Administration, 222 West 7th Avenue, Box 14, Anchorage, AK 99513-7587;

telephone number<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; e-mail:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet address: http://www.faa.gov/about/
office_org/headquarters_offices/ato/service_units/systemops/fs/
alaskan/rulemaking/.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On Wednesday, August 12, 2009, the FAA published a notice of
proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register to establish Class E
airspace at Noorvik, AK (74 FR 40535). Subsequent to publication, the
FAA noted that the title erroneously refered to this action as a
revision. The remainder of the document was clear, that this was a
proposal to establish controlled airspace at Noorvik, AK. With the
exception of editorial changes, and the changes described above, this
rule is the same as that proposed in the NPRM. Interested parties were
invited to participate in this rulemaking proceeding by submitting
written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received.
The rule is adopted as proposed.
    The Class E airspace areas designated as 700/1,200 ft. transition
areas are published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Order 7400.9T, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, signed August 27, 2009, and
effective September 15, 2009, which is incorporated by reference in 14
CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace designations listed in this document
will be published subsequently in the Order.

The Rule

    This amendment to 14 CFR part 71 establishes Class E airspace at
the Robert (Bob) Curtis Memorial Airport, AK. This Class E airspace is
established to accommodate aircraft executing new instrument
procedures, and will be depicted on aeronautical charts for pilot
reference. The intended effect of this rule is to provide adequate
controlled airspace for Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the
Robert (Bob) Curtis Memorial Airport, Noorvik, AK.
    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. Because this is a routine matter that
will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this rule 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 1, 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 1, Section 40103, Sovereignty and use of
airspace. Under that section, the FAA is charged with prescribing
regulations to ensure the safe and efficient use of the navigable
airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because
it creates Class E airspace sufficient in size to contain aircraft
executing instrument procedures for the Robert (Bob) Curtis Memorial
Airport and represents the FAA's continuing effort to safely and
efficiently use the navigable airspace.

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, CLASS B, CLASS C, CLASS D, AND
CLASS E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIRWAYS; 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 Federal Aviation
Administration Order 7400.9T, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, signed August 27, 2009, and effective September 15, 2009, is
amended as follows:

Paragraph 600 Class E Airspace Extending Upward From 700 Feet or
More Above the Surface of the Earth.

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AAL AK E5 Noorvik, AK [New]

Noorvik, Robert (Bob) Curtis Memorial Airport, Noorvik, AK
    (Lat. 66[deg]49'03'' N., long. 161[deg]01'20'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 7.3-mile radius of the Robert (Bob) Curtis Memorial
Airport, AK.
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    Issued in Anchorage, AK, on October 15, 2009.
Michael A. Tarr,
Acting Manager, Alaska Flight Services Information Area Group.
[FR Doc. E9-25499 Filed 10-23-09; 8:45 am]

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