Proposed Establishment of Area Navigation Instrument Flight Rules Terminal Transition Routes (RITTR); Cincinnati, OH, 38826-38828 [05-13266]

Download as PDF 38826 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 128 / Wednesday, July 6, 2005 / Proposed Rules Compliance DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done. Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 One-Time Inspections/Related Investigative and Corrective Actions [Docket No. FAA–2005–20699; Airspace Docket No. 04–ASO–19] (f) Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD, do the actions required by paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD. (1) Accomplish the detailed inspections for discrepancies of the wire bundles in the left and right engine-to-wing aft fairings, and applicable and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary, as applicable, by doing all the actions specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 757–28A0073 (for Model 757–200, –200CB, and –200PF series airplanes) and 757–28A0074 (for Model 757– 300 series airplanes), both dated November 20, 2003; or Revision 1, both dated February 24, 2005, as applicable. Accomplish any related investigative and corrective actions before further flight in accordance with the applicable service bulletin. (2) Install back-to-back p-clamps between the wire and hydraulic supply tube at the aft end of the right-hand strut only; and re-route the wire bundles, if necessary, by doing all the applicable actions specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757–28A0073 or 757– 28A0074, both Revision 1, both dated February 24, 2005; as applicable. Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a detailed inspection is: ‘‘An intensive examination of a specific item, installation, or assembly to detect damage, failure, or irregularity. Available lighting is normally supplemented with a direct source of good lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate. Inspection aids such as mirror, magnifying lenses, etc., may be necessary. Surface cleaning and elaborate procedures may be required.’’ RIN 2120–AA66 Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (g) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in accordance with the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 27, 2005. Kevin M. Mullin, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 05–13221 Filed 7–5–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–U VerDate jul<14>2003 15:27 Jul 05, 2005 Jkt 205001 Proposed Establishment of Area Navigation Instrument Flight Rules Terminal Transition Routes (RITTR); Cincinnati, OH Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: SUMMARY: This action proposes to establish four Area Navigation Instrument Flight Rules Terminal Transition Routes (RITTR) in the Cincinnati, OH, terminal area. RITTRs are low altitude Air Traffic Service routes, based on area navigation (RNAV), for use by aircraft having instrument flight rules (IFR)-approved Global Positioning (GPS)/Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) equipment. The purpose of RITTR is to expedite the handling of IFR overflight aircraft through busy terminal airspace areas. The FAA is proposing this action to enhance the safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace in the Cincinnati, OH, terminal area. DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 22, 2005. ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the Docket Management System, U.S. Department of Transportation, Room Plaza 401, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590–0001. You must identify FAA Docket No. FAA–2005–20699 and Airspace Docket No. 04–ASO–19, at the beginning of your comments. You may also submit comments through the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, Airspace and Rules, Office of System Operations and Safety, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments, as they may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing reasoned regulatory PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 decisions on the proposal. Comments are specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. Communications should identify both docket numbers (FAA Docket No. FAA– 2005–20699 and Airspace Docket No. 04–ASO–19) and be submitted in triplicate to the Docket Management System (see ADDRESSES section for address and phone number). You may also submit comments through the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov. Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments on this action must submit with those comments a self-addressed, stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ‘‘Comments to FAA Docket No. FAA–2005–20699 and Airspace Docket No. 04–ASO–19.’’ The postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter. All communications received on or before the specified closing date for comments will be considered before taking action on the proposed rule. The proposal contained in this action may be changed in light of comments received. All comments submitted will be available for examination in the public docket both before and after the closing date for comments. A report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the docket. Availability of NPRM’s An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov. Recently published rulemaking documents can also be accessed through the FAA’s Web page at https://www.faa.gov, or the Federal Register’s Web page at https:// www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/. You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any comments received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets Office (see ADDRESSES section for address and phone number) between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. An informal docket may also be examined during normal business hours at the office of the Regional Air Traffic Division, Federal Aviation Administration, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337. Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future NPRM’s should contact the FAA’s Office of Rulemaking, (202) 267–9677, for a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11–2A, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Distribution System, which describes the application procedure. E:\FR\FM\06JYP1.SGM 06JYP1 38827 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 128 / Wednesday, July 6, 2005 / Proposed Rules Background In March 2000, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) requested that the FAA take action to develop and chart IFR RNAV airways for use by aircraft having IFR-approved GPS equipment. Due to the density of air traffic in some areas, en route aircraft are not always able to fly on the existing Federal airway structure when transiting congested terminal airspace. In such cases, air traffic control (ATC) is often required to provide radar vectors to reroute aircraft transitioning through the area to avoid the heavy flow of arriving and departing aircraft. AOPA stated that RNAV airways should facilitate more direct routings than are possible with the current Federal airway system and should provide pilots with easier access through terminal airspace. In addition, AOPA encouraged the expanded use of RNAV airways in the National Airspace System (NAS). In response to the AOPA request, a cooperative effort was launched involving the FAA, AOPA, and the Government/Industry Aeronautical Charting Forum. This effort began with the development of RNAV routes to provide more direct routing for en route IFR aircraft to transition through busy terminal airspace areas. One step in this effort was the development of IFR transition routes to expedite the handling of IFR overflight traffic through the Cincinnati, OH, terminal area. Nine Cincinnati IFR transition routes are currently published in the East Central U.S. volume of the Airport/ Facility Directory (A/FD). The RITTRs proposed in this notice would replace the nine Cincinnati transition routes currently published in the A/FD. The proposed RITTRs would be depicted on the appropriate low altitude IFR en route charts in lieu of publication in the A/FD. RITTR Objective The objective of the RITTR program is to enhance the expeditious movement of suitably equipped IFR aircraft around or through congested terminal airspace using IFR-approved RNAV equipment. RITTRs would enhance the ability of pilots to navigate through the area without reliance on ground-based navigation aids or ATC radar vectors. To facilitate this goal, and reduce ATC workload, RITTR routes would be designed based on the tracks routinely used by ATC to vector aircraft through or around the affected terminal area. Additionally, the routes begin and terminate at fixes or Navigational Aids located along existing VOR Federal airways in order to provide connectivity VerDate jul<14>2003 15:27 Jul 05, 2005 Jkt 205001 with the low-altitude en route structure. Initially, only GNSS-equipped aircraft capable of filing flight plan equipment suffix ‘‘/G’’ would be able to use RITTRs. RITTR Identification and Charting RITTRs are identified by the letter ‘‘T’’ prefix, followed by a three digit number. The ‘‘T’’ prefix is one of several International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) designators used to identify domestic RNAV routes. ICAO has allocated to the FAA the letter ‘‘T’’ prefix along with the number block 200 to 500 for this purpose. RITTRs would be depicted in blue on the appropriate IFR en route low altitude chart(s). Each route depiction would include a GNSS Minimum Enroute Altitude (MEA) to ensure obstacle clearance and communications reception. The FAA plans to publish information about the RITTR program in the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) and the Notices to Airmen Publication (NTAP). In addition, a Charting Notice would be issued by the FAA’s National Aeronautical Charting Office to explain the charting changes associated with the RITTRs. Related Rulemaking On April 8, 2003, the FAA published a final rule, request for comment, entitled Designation of Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace Areas; Air Traffic Service Routes, and Reporting Points, in the Federal Register (68 FR 16943). This rule adopted certain amendments proposed in Notice No. 02–20, RNAV and Miscellaneous Amendments. This rule revised and adopted several definitions in FAA regulations, including Air Traffic Service Routes, to be in concert with ICAO definitions. Additionally, the final rule reorganized the structure of FAA regulations concerning the designation of Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, airways, routes, and reporting points. The rule was designed to facilitate the establishment of RNAV routes in the NAS for use by aircraft with advanced navigation system capabilities. The Proposal The FAA is proposing to amend Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 to establish four RITTRs in the Cincinnati, OH, terminal area. The routes would be designated T–212, T– 213, T–215, and T–217, and would be depicted on the appropriate IFR Enroute Low Altitude charts. RITTRs are low altitude Air Traffic Service routes, similar to VOR Federal airways, but based on GNSS navigation. RNAV- PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 capable aircraft filing flight plan equipment suffix ‘‘/G’’ may file for these routes. If approved, the RITTR routes proposed in this notice would replace the nine Cincinnati IFR Transition Routes that are currently published in the A/FD. This proposed action would enhance safety, and facilitate more flexible and efficient use of the navigable airspace for en route IFR aircraft transitioning through the Cincinnati, OH, terminal area. The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. Therefore, this proposed 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 proposed rule, when promulgated, will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). The Proposed Amendment In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration proposes to amend 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 1. The authority citation for 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. § 71.1 [Amended] 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9M, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 30, 2004, and effective September 16, 2004, is amended as follows: Paragraph 6011—Area Navigation Routes * E:\FR\FM\06JYP1.SGM * 06JYP1 * * * 38828 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 128 / Wednesday, July 6, 2005 / Proposed Rules T–212 HEDEN, OH to Midwest, OH [New] HEDEN, OH ................................................... Midwest, OH (MXQ) ..................................... * * T–213 Louisville, KY to Richmond, IN [New] Louisville, KY (IIU) ....................................... GAMKE, IN .................................................... MILAN, IN ..................................................... Richmond, IN (RID) ...................................... * * T–215 Lexington, KY to GAMKE, IN [New] Lexington, KY (HYK) .................................... GAMKE, IN .................................................... * * T–217 Lexington, KY to Springfield, OH [New] Lexington, KY (HYK) .................................... BOSTR, OH ................................................... HEDEN, OH ................................................... Springfield, OH (SGH) .................................. * * * * * Issued in Washington, DC, on June 28, 2005. Edith V. Parish, Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules. [FR Doc. 05–13266 Filed 7–5–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE International Trade Administration DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 15 CFR Part 303 [Docket No. 050613157–5157–01] RIN 0625–AA68 Office of Insular Affairs; Changes in the Insular Possessions Watch, Watch Movement and Jewelry Programs Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce; Office of Insular Affairs, Department of the Interior. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking and request for comments. AGENCIES: SUMMARY: The Departments of Commerce and the Interior (the Departments) propose amending their regulations governing watch dutyexemption allocations and the watch and jewelry duty-refund benefits for producers in the United States insular possessions (the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana VerDate jul<14>2003 15:27 Jul 05, 2005 Jkt 205001 WP ................................................................. VOR/DME ...................................................... * * * VORTAC ........................................................ WP ................................................................. WP ................................................................. VORTAC ........................................................ * * * * (Lat. (Lat. (Lat. (Lat. Written comments must be received on or before August 5, 2005. Address written comments to Faye Robinson, Acting Director, Statutory Import Programs Staff, FCB, Suite 4100W, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th and Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20230. PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 N., N., N., N., long. long. long. long. 85°34′39″ 85°15′14″ 85°19′01″ 84°50′20″ W.) W.) W.) W.) * (Lat. 37°57′59″ N., long. 84°28′21″ W.) (Lat. 38°47′02″ N., long. 85°15′14″ W.) * (Lat. (Lat. (Lat. (Lat. Islands). The proposed rule would amend the regulations by making technical changes required by passage of the Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 2004; extending the duty refund benefits to include the value of usual and customary health insurance, life insurance and pension benefits; raising the ceiling on the amount of jewelry that qualifies for the duty refund benefit; allowing new insular jewelry producers to assemble jewelry and have such jewelry treated as an article of the insular possessions for up to 18 months after the jewelry company commences assembly operations; allowing duty refund certificate holders to secure a duty refund on any articles that are imported into the customs territory of the United States by the certificate holder duty paid; providing a more comprehensive definition of ‘‘unit;’’ adjusting the amount of watch repairs that are eligible for the duty refund; providing compensation to insular watch producers if tariffs on watches and watch movements are reduced; and clarifying which wages are eligible for purposes of determining the duty refund and identifying which records are needed for the audit. DATES: * * * VORTAC ........................................................ WP ................................................................. WP ................................................................. VOR/DME ...................................................... ADDRESSES: 38°06′13″ 38°47′02″ 39°21′22″ 39°45′18″ * VORTAC ........................................................ WP ................................................................. * (Lat. 39°16′45″ N., long. 84°02′02″ W.) (Lat. 39°25′47″ N., long. 83°48′04″ W.) 37°57′59″ 38°53′08″ 39°16′45″ 39°50′12″ * N., N., N., N., long. long. long. long. 84°28′21″ 84°04′58″ 84°02′02″ 83°50′42″ W.) W.) W.) W.) Faye Robinson, (202) 482–3526, same address as above. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The insular possessions watch industry provision in Section 110 of Public Law 97–446 (96 Stat. 2331) (1983), as amended by Section 602 of Public Law 103–465 (108 Stat. 4991) (1994); additional U.S. Note 5 to chapter 91 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (‘‘HTSUS’’), as amended by Public Law 94–241 (90 Stat. 263) (1976) requires the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of the Interior (‘‘the Secretaries’’), acting jointly, to establish a limit on the quantity of watches and watch movements that may be entered free of duty during each calendar year. The law also requires the Secretaries to establish the shares of this limited quantity which may be entered from the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (‘‘CNMI’’). After the Departments have verified the data submitted on the annual application (Form ITA–334P), the producers’ dutyexemption allocations are calculated from the territorial share in accordance with 15 CFR 303.14 and each producer is issued a duty-exemption license. The law further requires the Secretaries to issue duty-refund certificates to each territorial watch and watch movement producer based on the company’s dutyfree shipments and creditable wages paid during the previous calendar year. Public Law 106–36 (113 Stat. 127) (1999) authorizes the issuance of a duty- SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\06JYP1.SGM 06JYP1

Agencies

[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 128 (Wednesday, July 6, 2005)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 38826-38828]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-13266]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2005-20699; Airspace Docket No. 04-ASO-19]
RIN 2120-AA66


Proposed Establishment of Area Navigation Instrument Flight Rules 
Terminal Transition Routes (RITTR); Cincinnati, OH

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: This action proposes to establish four Area Navigation 
Instrument Flight Rules Terminal Transition Routes (RITTR) in the 
Cincinnati, OH, terminal area. RITTRs are low altitude Air Traffic 
Service routes, based on area navigation (RNAV), for use by aircraft 
having instrument flight rules (IFR)-approved Global Positioning (GPS)/
Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) equipment. The purpose of 
RITTR is to expedite the handling of IFR overflight aircraft through 
busy terminal airspace areas. The FAA is proposing this action to 
enhance the safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace in the 
Cincinnati, OH, terminal area.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 22, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the Docket Management 
System, U.S. Department of Transportation, Room Plaza 401, 400 Seventh 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001. You must identify FAA Docket 
No. FAA-2005-20699 and Airspace Docket No. 04-ASO-19, at the beginning 
of your comments. You may also submit comments through the Internet at 
https://dms.dot.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, Airspace and Rules, 
Office of System Operations and Safety, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; 
telephone: (202) 267-8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed 
rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments, as 
they may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the 
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing 
reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are 
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, 
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal.
    Communications should identify both docket numbers (FAA Docket No. 
FAA-2005-20699 and Airspace Docket No. 04-ASO-19) and be submitted in 
triplicate to the Docket Management System (see ADDRESSES section for 
address and phone number). You may also submit comments through the 
Internet at https://dms.dot.gov.
    Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments 
on this action must submit with those comments a self-addressed, 
stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ``Comments 
to FAA Docket No. FAA-2005-20699 and Airspace Docket No. 04-ASO-19.'' 
The postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter.
    All communications received on or before the specified closing date 
for comments will be considered before taking action on the proposed 
rule. The proposal contained in this action may be changed in light of 
comments received. All comments submitted will be available for 
examination in the public docket both before and after the closing date 
for comments. A report summarizing each substantive public contact with 
FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the 
docket.

Availability of NPRM's

    An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the 
Internet at https://dms.dot.gov. Recently published rulemaking documents 
can also be accessed through the FAA's Web page at https://www.faa.gov, 
or the Federal Register's Web page at https://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/
index.html.
    You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any 
comments received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets 
Office (see ADDRESSES section for address and phone number) between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. An 
informal docket may also be examined during normal business hours at 
the office of the Regional Air Traffic Division, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337.
    Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future 
NPRM's should contact the FAA's Office of Rulemaking, (202) 267-9677, 
for a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11-2A, Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking Distribution System, which describes the application 
procedure.

[[Page 38827]]

Background

    In March 2000, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) 
requested that the FAA take action to develop and chart IFR RNAV 
airways for use by aircraft having IFR-approved GPS equipment. Due to 
the density of air traffic in some areas, en route aircraft are not 
always able to fly on the existing Federal airway structure when 
transiting congested terminal airspace. In such cases, air traffic 
control (ATC) is often required to provide radar vectors to reroute 
aircraft transitioning through the area to avoid the heavy flow of 
arriving and departing aircraft. AOPA stated that RNAV airways should 
facilitate more direct routings than are possible with the current 
Federal airway system and should provide pilots with easier access 
through terminal airspace. In addition, AOPA encouraged the expanded 
use of RNAV airways in the National Airspace System (NAS).
    In response to the AOPA request, a cooperative effort was launched 
involving the FAA, AOPA, and the Government/Industry Aeronautical 
Charting Forum. This effort began with the development of RNAV routes 
to provide more direct routing for en route IFR aircraft to transition 
through busy terminal airspace areas. One step in this effort was the 
development of IFR transition routes to expedite the handling of IFR 
overflight traffic through the Cincinnati, OH, terminal area. Nine 
Cincinnati IFR transition routes are currently published in the East 
Central U.S. volume of the Airport/Facility Directory (A/FD). The 
RITTRs proposed in this notice would replace the nine Cincinnati 
transition routes currently published in the A/FD. The proposed RITTRs 
would be depicted on the appropriate low altitude IFR en route charts 
in lieu of publication in the A/FD.

RITTR Objective

    The objective of the RITTR program is to enhance the expeditious 
movement of suitably equipped IFR aircraft around or through congested 
terminal airspace using IFR-approved RNAV equipment. RITTRs would 
enhance the ability of pilots to navigate through the area without 
reliance on ground-based navigation aids or ATC radar vectors. To 
facilitate this goal, and reduce ATC workload, RITTR routes would be 
designed based on the tracks routinely used by ATC to vector aircraft 
through or around the affected terminal area. Additionally, the routes 
begin and terminate at fixes or Navigational Aids located along 
existing VOR Federal airways in order to provide connectivity with the 
low-altitude en route structure. Initially, only GNSS-equipped aircraft 
capable of filing flight plan equipment suffix ``/G'' would be able to 
use RITTRs.

RITTR Identification and Charting

    RITTRs are identified by the letter ``T'' prefix, followed by a 
three digit number. The ``T'' prefix is one of several International 
Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) designators used to identify 
domestic RNAV routes. ICAO has allocated to the FAA the letter ``T'' 
prefix along with the number block 200 to 500 for this purpose.
    RITTRs would be depicted in blue on the appropriate IFR en route 
low altitude chart(s). Each route depiction would include a GNSS 
Minimum Enroute Altitude (MEA) to ensure obstacle clearance and 
communications reception.
    The FAA plans to publish information about the RITTR program in the 
Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) and the Notices to Airmen 
Publication (NTAP). In addition, a Charting Notice would be issued by 
the FAA's National Aeronautical Charting Office to explain the charting 
changes associated with the RITTRs.

Related Rulemaking

    On April 8, 2003, the FAA published a final rule, request for 
comment, entitled Designation of Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace 
Areas; Air Traffic Service Routes, and Reporting Points, in the Federal 
Register (68 FR 16943). This rule adopted certain amendments proposed 
in Notice No. 02-20, RNAV and Miscellaneous Amendments. This rule 
revised and adopted several definitions in FAA regulations, including 
Air Traffic Service Routes, to be in concert with ICAO definitions. 
Additionally, the final rule reorganized the structure of FAA 
regulations concerning the designation of Class A, B, C, D, and E 
airspace areas, airways, routes, and reporting points. The rule was 
designed to facilitate the establishment of RNAV routes in the NAS for 
use by aircraft with advanced navigation system capabilities.

The Proposal

    The FAA is proposing to amend Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations 
(14 CFR) part 71 to establish four RITTRs in the Cincinnati, OH, 
terminal area. The routes would be designated T-212, T-213, T-215, and 
T-217, and would be depicted on the appropriate IFR Enroute Low 
Altitude charts. RITTRs are low altitude Air Traffic Service routes, 
similar to VOR Federal airways, but based on GNSS navigation. RNAV-
capable aircraft filing flight plan equipment suffix ``/G'' may file 
for these routes.
    If approved, the RITTR routes proposed in this notice would replace 
the nine Cincinnati IFR Transition Routes that are currently published 
in the A/FD.
    This proposed action would enhance safety, and facilitate more 
flexible and efficient use of the navigable airspace for en route IFR 
aircraft transitioning through the Cincinnati, OH, terminal area.
    The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves 
an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and 
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. 
Therefore, this proposed 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 proposed rule, when promulgated, will not have a 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities 
under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

The Proposed Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation 
Administration proposes to amend 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

    1. The authority citation for 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]

    2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 
7400.9M, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 30, 
2004, and effective September 16, 2004, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6011--Area Navigation Routes

* * * * *

[[Page 38828]]



T-212 HEDEN, OH to Midwest, OH [New]
 
HEDEN, OH...................  WP..................  (Lat. 39[deg]16'45'' N., long. 84[deg]02'02'' W.)
Midwest, OH (MXQ)...........  VOR/DME.............  (Lat. 39[deg]25'47'' N., long. 83[deg]48'04'' W.)
 
 
                                                  * ............................................................
T-213 Louisville, KY to
 Richmond, IN [New]
 
 Louisville, KY (IIU).......  VORTAC..............  (Lat. 38[deg]06'13'' N., long. 85[deg]34'39'' W.)
GAMKE, IN...................  WP..................  (Lat. 38[deg]47'02'' N., long. 85[deg]15'14'' W.)
MILAN, IN...................  WP..................  (Lat. 39[deg]21'22'' N., long. 85[deg]19'01'' W.)
Richmond, IN (RID)..........  VORTAC..............  (Lat. 39[deg]45'18'' N., long. 84[deg]50'20'' W.)
 
 
                                                  * ............................................................
T-215 Lexington, KY to
 GAMKE, IN [New]
 
 Lexington, KY (HYK)........  VORTAC..............  (Lat. 37[deg]57'59'' N., long. 84[deg]28'21'' W.)
GAMKE, IN...................  WP..................  (Lat. 38[deg]47'02'' N., long. 85[deg]15'14'' W.)
 
 
                                                  * ............................................................
T-217 Lexington, KY to
 Springfield, OH [New]
 
 Lexington, KY (HYK)........  VORTAC..............  (Lat. 37[deg]57'59'' N., long. 84[deg]28'21'' W.)
BOSTR, OH...................  WP..................  (Lat. 38[deg]53'08'' N., long. 84[deg]04'58'' W.)
HEDEN, OH...................  WP..................  (Lat. 39[deg]16'45'' N., long. 84[deg]02'02'' W.)
Springfield, OH (SGH).......  VOR/DME.............  (Lat. 39[deg]50'12'' N., long. 83[deg]50'42'' W.)
 
 

* * * * *

    Issued in Washington, DC, on June 28, 2005.
Edith V. Parish,
Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules.
[FR Doc. 05-13266 Filed 7-5-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.