Revision of Area Navigation (RNAV) Route Q-108; Florida, 65687-65688 [E9-29387]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 237 / Friday, December 11, 2009 / Rules and Regulations 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. Therefore, this 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 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. 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 amends a portion of the en route structure to enhance the safe and efficient use of the NAS in Florida. Environmental Review WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with RULES List 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: ■ 15:09 Dec 10, 2009 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] Paragraph 2004 Jet Routes. * * * * * J–20 [Modified] From Seattle, WA, via Yakima, WA; Pendleton, OR; Donnelly, ID; Pocatello, ID; Rock Springs, WY; Falcon, CO; Hugo, CO; Lamar, CO; Liberal, KS; INT Liberal 137° and Will Rogers, OK, 284° radials; Will Rogers; Belcher, LA; Jackson, MS; Montgomery, AL; Meridian, MS; Seminole, FL; INT Seminole 129° and Orlando, FL, 306° radials; to Orlando. * * * * Jkt 220001 * Issued in Washington, DC, on December 4, 2009. Kelly J. Neubecker, Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules Group. [FR Doc. E9–29394 Filed 12–10–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration [Docket No. FAA–2009–0885; Airspace Docket No. 09–ASO–17] Revision of Area Navigation (RNAV) Route Q–108; Florida AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This action revises the alignment of high altitude RNAV route Q–108, which currently extends between the GADAY and CLAWZ waypoints (WP) in Florida. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the efficiency of the National Airspace System in the northern Florida area. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, February 11, 2010. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4700 Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, Airspace and Rules Group, Office of System Operations Airspace and AIM, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: History 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9T, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, Dated August 27, 2009 and effective September 15, 2009, is amended as follows: ■ 14 CFR Part 71 The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E, ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ paragraph 311a and 311b. This airspace action is not expected to cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental assessment. VerDate Nov<24>2008 PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS 65687 Sfmt 4700 On Friday, October 23, 2009, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking to revise area navigation route Q–108 (74 FR 54766). Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal. No comments were received. The Rule The FAA is amending Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by revising the description of high altitude RNAV route Q–108. The route currently extends between the GADAY and CLAWZ waypoints. This action realigns the route to terminate at the HKUNA WP, instead of CLAWZ, where it will join the PIGLT TWO standard terminal arrival (STAR) serving the Orlando International Airport, FL. In addition, two new WPs, IZZEY and FRNKS, are added to Q–108 between GADAY and HKUNA. This change shifts the alignment of Q–108 slightly to the south of its current track. This revision enhances the efficiency of the route structure in the northern Florida area. High altitude RNAV routes are published in paragraph 2006 of FAA Order 7400.9T dated August 27, 2009, and effective September 15, 2009, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The RNAV route listed in this document will be subsequently published in the Order. 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. Therefore, this 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 rule, when promulgated, will not have a significant E:\FR\FM\11DER1.SGM 11DER1 65688 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 237 / Friday, December 11, 2009 / Rules and Regulations 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 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 amends a portion of the en route structure to enhance the safe and efficient use of the NAS in northern Florida . Paragraph 2006 United States Area Navigation Routes. Environmental Review 14 CFR Part 71 The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E, ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ paragraph 311a and 311b. This airspace action is not expected to cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental assessment. [Docket No. FAA–2009–0824; Airspace Docket No. 09–AAL–11] List 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 1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows: WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with RULES ■ 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 7400.9T, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 27, 2009, and effective September 15, 2009, is amended as follows: ■ VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:09 Dec 10, 2009 Jkt 220001 * * * * * Q–108 GADAY to HKUNA [Revised] GADAY Lat. 31°02′28″ N., Long. 86°08′02″ W. IZZEY Lat. 30°56′59″ N., Long. 85°30′14″ W. FRNKS Lat. 30°41′58″ N., Long. 83°46′33″ W. HKUNA Lat. 30°36′02″ N., Long. 83°05′36″ W. * * * * * Issued in Washington, DC, on December 4, 2009. Kelly J. Neubecker, Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules Group. [FR Doc. E9–29387 Filed 12–10–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration RIN 2120–AA66 Revision of Colored Federal Airways; Alaska AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This action revises two Colored Federal Airways, Green 16 (G– 16), and Blue 26 (B–26), in Alaska. The FAA is taking this action in preparation of the eventual decommissioning of the Barter Island (BTI) Non-directional Beacon (NDB) at the Village of Kaktovik, Alaska. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, February 11, 2009. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken McElroy, Airspace and Rules Group, Office of System Operations Airspace and AIM, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: History On October 5, 2009, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to establish two Colored Federal Airways in Alaska (74 FR 51098). PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on this proposal. No comments were received in response to the NPRM. The NPRM inadvertently stated that T–73 was established to continue IFR service to the Village of Kaktovik, Alaska, it should have read T–273. With the exception of this editorial change, this amendment is the same as that published in the notice of proposed rulemaking. The Rule This action amends Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71, by revising two Colored Federal Airways, G–16 and B–26 by removing the segment to the BTI NDB from each airway description. In a separate action, one Area Navigation (RNAV) route T–228 was revised, and T–273 was established to continue IFR service to the Village of Kaktovik, Alaska. The BTI NDB decommissioning proposal was publicly circulated in notice number 06–AAL–49NR. After reviewing public comment, the FAA decided that keeping the NDB was not feasible and that it should be decommissioned. 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. Therefore, this 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 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. 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 airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient use of airspace. This regulation is E:\FR\FM\11DER1.SGM 11DER1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 237 (Friday, December 11, 2009)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 65687-65688]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-29387]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2009-0885; Airspace Docket No. 09-ASO-17]


Revision of Area Navigation (RNAV) Route Q-108; Florida

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action revises the alignment of high altitude RNAV route 
Q-108, which currently extends between the GADAY and CLAWZ waypoints 
(WP) in Florida. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the 
efficiency of the National Airspace System in the northern Florida 
area.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, February 11, 2010. The Director of the 
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 
1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and 
publication of conforming amendments.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

History

    On Friday, October 23, 2009, the FAA published in the Federal 
Register a notice of proposed rulemaking to revise area navigation 
route Q-108 (74 FR 54766). Interested parties were invited to 
participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on 
the proposal. No comments were received.

The Rule

    The FAA is amending Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 by revising the description of high altitude RNAV route Q-108. 
The route currently extends between the GADAY and CLAWZ waypoints. This 
action realigns the route to terminate at the HKUNA WP, instead of 
CLAWZ, where it will join the PIGLT TWO standard terminal arrival 
(STAR) serving the Orlando International Airport, FL. In addition, two 
new WPs, IZZEY and FRNKS, are added to Q-108 between GADAY and HKUNA. 
This change shifts the alignment of Q-108 slightly to the south of its 
current track. This revision enhances the efficiency of the route 
structure in the northern Florida area.
    High altitude RNAV routes are published in paragraph 2006 of FAA 
Order 7400.9T dated August 27, 2009, and effective September 15, 2009, 
which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The RNAV route 
listed in this document will be subsequently published in the Order.
    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. 
Therefore, this 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 rule, 
when promulgated, will not have a significant

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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 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 amends a portion of the en route structure to enhance the safe 
and efficient use of the NAS in northern Florida .

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical 
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance 
with FAA Order 1050.1E, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and 
Procedures,'' paragraph 311a and 311b. This airspace action is not 
expected to cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, 
and no extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an 
environmental assessment.

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, 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 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 FAA Order 7400.9T, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 27, 2009, and 
effective September 15, 2009, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 2006 United States Area Navigation Routes.
* * * * *

Q-108 GADAY to HKUNA [Revised]

GADAY Lat. 31[deg]02'28'' N., Long. 86[deg]08'02'' W.
IZZEY Lat. 30[deg]56'59'' N., Long. 85[deg]30'14'' W.
FRNKS Lat. 30[deg]41'58'' N., Long. 83[deg]46'33'' W.
HKUNA Lat. 30[deg]36'02'' N., Long. 83[deg]05'36'' W.
* * * * *

    Issued in Washington, DC, on December 4, 2009.
Kelly J. Neubecker,
Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules Group.
[FR Doc. E9-29387 Filed 12-10-09; 8:45 am]
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