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49388 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 154 / Wednesday, August 10, 2011 / Proposed Rules Availability of NPRMs under the criteria of the Regulatory Issued in Anchorage, AK, on July 26, 2011. An electronic copy of this document Flexibility Act. Michael A. Tarr, may be downloaded through the The FAA’s authority to issue rules Manager, Alaska Flight Services . Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. regarding aviation safety is found in [FR Doc. 2011–20260 Filed 8–9–11; 8:45 am] Recently published rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P documents can also be accessed through Subtitle 1, Section 106 describes the the FAA’s web page at http:// authority of the FAA Administrator. www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/ Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION air_traffic/publications/ describes in more detail the scope of the Federal Aviation Administration airspace_amendments/. agency’s authority. Additionally, any person may obtain This rulemaking is promulgated 14 CFR Part 71 a copy of this notice by submitting a under the authority described in request to the Federal Aviation Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart 1, Section [Docket No. FAA–2011–0757 Airspace Administration, Office of Air Traffic 40103, Sovereignty and use of airspace. Docket No. 11–AAL–10] Airspace Management, ATA–400, 800 Under that section, the FAA is charged Independence Avenue, SW., Proposed Establishment of Class E with prescribing regulations to ensure Airspace; Tatitlek, AK Washington, DC 20591 or by calling the safe and efficient use of the (202) 267–8783. Communications must navigable airspace. This regulation is AGENCY: Federal Aviation identify both docket numbers for this within the scope of that authority Administration (FAA), DOT. notice. Persons interested in being because it proposes to revise Class E ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking placed on a mailing list for future airspace at the Umiat Airport, Umiat, (NPRM). NPRMs should contact the FAA’s Office AK, and represents the FAA’s of Rulemaking, (202) 267–9677, to continuing effort to safely and SUMMARY: This action proposes to request a copy of Advisory Circular No. efficiently use the navigable airspace. establish Class E airspace at Tatitlek, 11–2A, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking AK. The creation of a standard List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Distribution System, which describes instrument approach procedure at the the application procedure. Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Tatitlek Airport has made this action The Proposal Navigation (air). necessary to enhance safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules This action proposes to amend Title The Proposed Amendment (IFR) operations. 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) DATES: part 71 by revising Class E airspace at In consideration of the foregoing, the Comments must be received on the Umiat Airport, in Umiat, AK, by Federal Aviation Administration or before September 26, 2011. eliminating the 700 ft. transition area. proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as ADDRESSES: Send comments on the The cancellation of two special follows: proposal to the Docket Management instrument approach procedures makes Facility, U.S. Department of the 700 ft. transition area no longer PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, Transportation, 1200 New Jersey necessary. B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR Avenue, SE., West Building Ground Class E airspace areas designated as TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 700 and 1200 foot transition areas are REPORTING POINTS 20590–0001. You must identify the published in paragraph 6005 in FAA docket number FAA–2011–0757/ Order 7400.9U, Airspace Designations 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR Airspace Docket No. 11–AAL–10 at the and Reporting Points, signed August 18, part 71 continues to read as follows: beginning of your comments. You may 2010, and effective September 15, 2010, Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, also submit comments on the Internet at which is incorporated by reference in 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959– http://www.regulations.gov. You may 14 CFR 71.1. The airspace listed in this 1963 Comp., p. 389. review the public docket containing the proposal, any comments received, and document would be subsequently § 71.1 [Amended] published in that Order. any final disposition in person in the The FAA has determined that this 2. The incorporation by reference in Dockets Office between 9 a.m. and proposed regulation only involves an 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except established body of technical Administration Order 7400.9U, Federal holidays. The Docket Office regulations for which frequent and Airspace Designations and Reporting (telephone 1–800–647–5527) is on the routine amendments are necessary to Points, signed August 18, 2010, and plaza level of the Department of keep them operationally current. It, effective September 15, 2010, is to be Transportation NASSIF Building at the therefore—(1) Is not a ‘‘significant amended as follows: above address. regulatory action’’ under Executive * * * * * An informal docket may also be Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant examined during normal business hours Paragraph 6005 Class E airspace extending at the office of the Manager, Safety, rule’’ under DOT Regulatory Policies upward from 700 feet or more above the and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February surface of the earth. Alaska Flight Service Operations, Federal Aviation Administration, 222 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant * * * * * preparation of a regulatory evaluation as West 7th Avenue, Box 14, Anchorage, the anticipated impact is so minimal. AAL AK E5 Umiat, AK [Revised] AK 99513–7587. Because this is a routine matter that will Umiat Airport, AK FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: only affect air traffic procedures and air (Lat. 69°22′16″ N., long. 152°08′06″ W.) Martha Dunn, Federal Aviation navigation, it is certified that this rule, That airspace extending upward from Administration, 222 West 7th Avenue, when promulgated, will not have a 1,200 feet above the surface with a 73-mile Box 14, Anchorage, AK 99513–7587; significant economic impact on a radius of the Umiat Airport, Alaska. telephone number (907) 271–5898; fax: substantial number of small entities * * * * * (907) 271–2850; e-mail: VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:38 Aug 09, 2011 Jkt 223001 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\10AUP1.SGM 10AUP1 srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 154 / Wednesday, August 10, 2011 / Proposed Rules 49389 [email protected]. Internet identify both docket numbers for this 40103, Sovereignty and use of airspace. address: http://www.faa.gov/about/ notice. Persons interested in being Under that section, the FAA is charged office_org/headquarters_offices/ato/ placed on a mailing list for future with prescribing regulations to ensure service_units/systemops/fs/alaskan/ NPRMs should contact the FAA’s Office the safe and efficient use of the rulemaking/. of Rulemaking, (202) 267–9677, to navigable airspace. This regulation is SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: request a copy of Advisory Circular No. within the scope of that authority 11–2A, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking because it proposes to revise Class E Comments Invited Distribution System, which describes airspace at the Tatitlek Airport, Tatitlek, Interested parties are invited to the application procedure. AK, and represents the FAA’s participate in this proposed rulemaking continuing effort to safely and The Proposal by submitting such written data, views, efficiently use the navigable airspace. or arguments as they may desire. This action proposes to amend Title List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Comments that provide the factual basis 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) supporting the views and suggestions part 71 by establishing Class E5 airspace Airspace, Incorporation by reference, presented are particularly helpful in at the Tatitlek Airport in Tatitlek, AK, Navigation (air). developing reasoned regulatory to accommodate the creation of the decisions on the proposal. Comments RNAV (GPS) Runway 31 standard The Proposed Amendment are specifically invited on the overall instrument approach procedure at the regulatory, aeronautical, economic, Tatitlek Airport. This Class E airspace In consideration of the foregoing, the environmental, and energy-related would provide adequate controlled Federal Aviation Administration aspects of the proposal. airspace upward from 700 feet and proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as Communications should identify both 1,200 feet above the surface, for the follows: safety and management of IFR docket numbers and be submitted in PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, operations at the Tatitlek Airport. triplicate to the address listed above. B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR Class E airspace designated as 700 Commenters wishing the FAA to TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND and 1200 foot transition areas are acknowledge receipt of their comments REPORTING POINTS on this notice must submit with those published in paragraph 6005 in FAA Order 7400.9U, Airspace Designations comments a self-addressed, stamped 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR and Reporting Points, signed August 18, postcard on which the following part 71 continues to read as follows: statement is made: ‘‘Comments to 2010, and effective September 15, 2010, Docket No. FAA–2011–00757/Airspace which is incorporated by reference in Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, Docket No. 11–AAL–10.’’ The postcard 14 CFR 71.1. The airspaces listed in this 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959– will be date/time stamped and returned document would be subsequently 1963 Comp., p. 389. published in that Order. to the commenter. § 71.1 [Amended] All communications received on or The FAA has determined that this before the specified closing date for proposed regulation only involves an 2. The incorporation by reference in comments will be considered before established body of technical 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation taking action on the proposed rule.