74378 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 236 / Monday, December 8, 2008 / Proposed Rules Maintenance Branch has created two navigable airspace. This regulation is Issued in Anchorage, AK, on November 21, new SIAPs for the Umiat Airport. The within the scope of that authority 2008. SIAPs are (1) the Area Navigation because it proposes to create Class E Marshall G. Severson, (RNAV) Global Positioning System airspace sufficient in size to contain Acting Manager, Alaska Flight Services (GPS) Runway (RWY) 06, Original and aircraft executing instrument Information Area Group. (2) the RNAV (GPS) RWY 24, Original. procedures at the Umiat Airport, AK, [FR Doc. E8–28977 Filed 12–5–08; 8:45 am] The Textual ODP is unnamed and will and represents the FAA’s continuing BILLING CODE 4910–13–P be published in the front of the U.S. effort to safely and efficiently use the Terminal Procedures for Alaska. Class E navigable airspace. controlled airspace extending upward DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION from 700 ft. and 1,200 ft. above the List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 surface in the Umiat Airport area would Federal Aviation Administration be established by this action. The Airspace, Incorporation by reference, proposed airspace is sufficient in size to Navigation (air). 14 CFR Part 71 contain aircraft executing the The Proposed Amendment instrument procedures at the Umiat [Docket No. FAA–2008–1162; Airspace Docket No. 08–AAL–33] Airport, Umiat, AK. In consideration of the foregoing, the The area would be depicted on Federal Aviation Administration Proposed Revision of Class D and E aeronautical charts for pilot reference. proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as Airspace; King Salmon, AK The coordinates for this airspace docket follows: are based on North American Datum 83. AGENCY: Federal Aviation The Class E airspace areas designated as PART 71— DESIGNATION OF CLASS Administration (FAA), DOT. 700/1200 foot transition areas are A, CLASS B, CLASS C, CLASS D, AND ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. published in paragraph 6005 in FAA CLASS E AIRSPACE AREAS; Order 7400.9S, Airspace Designations AIRWAYS; ROUTES; AND REPORTING SUMMARY: This action proposes to revise and Reporting Points, signed October 3, POINTS Class D and E airspace at King Salmon, 2008, and effective October 31, 2008, AK. Nine Standard Instrument which is incorporated by reference in 14 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR Approach Procedures (SIAPs), and a CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace part 71 continues to read as follows: textual Obstacle Departure Procedure designations listed in this document (ODP) are being amended for the King would be published subsequently in the Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, Salmon Airport at King Salmon, AK. Order. 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959– Adoption of this proposal would result The FAA has determined that this 1963 Comp., p. 389. in revision of Class D and E airspace proposed regulation only involves an § 71.1 [Amended] upward from the surface, and from 700 established body of technical feet (ft.) and 1,200 ft. above the surface regulations for which frequent and 2. The incorporation by reference in at the King Salmon Airport, King routine amendments are necessary to 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation Salmon, AK. keep them operationally current. It, Administration Order 7400.9S, Airspace DATES: Comments must be received on therefore—(1) Is not a ‘‘significant Designations and Reporting Points, or before January 22, 2009. regulatory action’’ under Executive signed October 3, 2008, and effective Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant ADDRESSES: Send comments on the October 31, 2008, is to be amended as proposal to the Docket Management rule’’ under DOT Regulatory Policies follows: and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February Facility, U.S. Department of 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant * * * * * Transportation, 1200 New Jersey preparation of a regulatory evaluation as Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Extending Avenue, SE., West Building Ground the anticipated impact is so minimal. Upward From 700 Feet or More Above the Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC Because this is a routine matter that will Surface of the Earth. 20590–0001. You must identify the docket number FAA–2008–1162/ only affect air traffic procedures and air * * * * * navigation, it is certified that this rule, Airspace Docket No. 08-AAL–33, at the when promulgated, will not have a AAL AK E5 Umiat, AK [New] beginning of your comments. You may significant economic impact on a Umiat, Umiat Airport, AK also submit comments on the Internet at substantial number of small entities (Lat. 69°22′16″ N., Long. 152°08′08″ W) http://www.regulations.gov. You may under the criteria of the Regulatory That airspace extending upward from 700 review the public docket containing the Flexibility Act. feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile proposal, any comments received, and The FAA’s authority to issue rules radius of the Umiat Airport, AK, and within any final disposition in person in the regarding aviation safety is found in 4 miles either side of the 266°(T)/289°(M) Dockets Office between 9 a.m. and 5 Title 49 of the United States Code. bearing from the Umiat Airport, AK, p.m., Monday through Friday, except Subtitle 1, section 106 describes the extending from the 6.5-mile radius to 11.6 Federal holidays. The Docket Office authority of the FAA Administrator. miles west of the Umiat Airport, AK, and (telephone 1–800–647–5527) is on the Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, within 4 miles either side of the 082°(T)/ plaza level of the Department of describes in more detail the scope of the 115°(M) bearing from the Umiat Airport, AK, Transportation NASSIF Building at the agency’s authority. extending from the 6.5-mile radius to 11.6 above address. This rulemaking is promulgated miles east of the Umiat Airport, AK; and that An informal docket may also be under the authority described in airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet examined during normal business hours Subtitle VII, part A, subpart 1, section above the surface within a 73-mile radius of at the office of the Manager, Safety, 40103, Sovereignty and use of airspace. the Umiat Airport, AK. Alaska Flight Service Operations, Under that section, the FAA is charged * * * * * Federal Aviation Administration, 222 with prescribing regulations to ensure West 7th Avenue, Box 14, Anchorage, the safe and efficient use of the AK 99513–7587. VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:06 Dec 05, 2008 Jkt 217001 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\08DEP1.SGM 08DEP1 yshivers on PROD1PC62 with PROPOSALS Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 236 / Monday, December 8, 2008 / Proposed Rules 74379 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary Airspace Management, ATA–400, 800 which is incorporated by reference in 14 Rolf, Federal Aviation Administration, Independence Avenue, SW., CFR 71.1. The Class E2 surface areas are 222 West 7th Avenue, Box 14, Washington, DC 20591 or by calling published in paragraph 6002 in FAA Anchorage, AK 99513–7587; telephone (202) 267–8783. Communications must Order 7400.9S, Airspace Designations number (907) 271–5898; fax: (907) 271– identify both docket numbers for this and Reporting Points, signed October 3, 2850; e-mail: [email protected]. notice. Persons interested in being 2008, and effective October 31, 2008, Internet address: http://www.faa.gov/ placed on a mailing list for future which is incorporated by reference in 14 about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ NPRMs should contact the FAA’s Office CFR 71.1. The Class E4 surface areas ato/service_units/systemops/fs/alaskan/ of Rulemaking, (202) 267–9677, to designated as extensions to Class D rulemaking/. request a copy of Advisory Circular No. surface areas are published in paragraph SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 11–2A, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 6004 in FAA Order 7400.9S, Airspace Distribution System, which describes Designations and Reporting Points, Comments Invited the application procedure. signed October 3, 2008, and effective Interested parties are invited to October 31, 2008, which is incorporated The Proposal participate in this proposed rulemaking by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class by submitting such written data, views, The FAA is considering an E airspace areas designated as 700/1200 or arguments as they may desire. amendment to the Code of Federal foot transition areas are published in Comments that provide the factual basis Regulations (14 CFR part 71), which paragraph 6005 in FAA Order 7400.9S, supporting the views and suggestions would revise Class D and E airspace at Airspace Designations and Reporting presented are particularly helpful in the King Salmon Airport, in King Points, signed October 3, 2008, and developing reasoned regulatory Salmon, AK. The intended effect of this effective October 31, 2008, which is decisions on the proposal. Comments proposal is to revise Class D and E incorporated by reference in 14 CFR are specifically invited on the overall airspace upward from the surface, and 71.1. The Class D and E airspace regulatory, aeronautical, economic, from 700 ft. and 1,200 ft. above the designations listed in this document environmental, and energy-related surface to contain Instrument Flight would be published subsequently in the aspects of the proposal. Rules (IFR) operations at the King Order. Communications should identify both Salmon Airport, King Salmon, AK. The FAA has determined that this docket numbers and be submitted in The FAA Instrument Flight proposed regulation only involves an triplicate to the address listed above. Procedures Production and established body of technical Commenters wishing the FAA to Maintenance Branch has amended nine regulations for which frequent and acknowledge receipt of their comments SIAPs and an ODP for the King Salmon routine amendments are necessary to on this notice must submit with those Airport.