Amendment of Area Navigation (RNAV) Route Q-130; UT, 30883-30884 [2012-12538]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
Amendment of Area Navigation (RNAV)
Route Q–130; UT
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action amends the
description of RNAV route Q–130 by
changing the name of the MRRNY
waypoint to ROCCY. The FAA is taking
this action following a pilot deviation
incident wherein confusion resulted
from the two similarly sounding
waypoint names in the Q–130
description. In addition, the FAA is
making minor editorial changes to the
route description to standardize the
format.
DATES: Effective Dates: 0901 UTC, July
26, 2012. The Director of the Federal
Register approves this incorporation by
reference action under 1 CFR part 51,
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Background
A recent pilot deviation incident
occurred wherein a pilot confused the
MRRNY and similar-sounding MIRME
waypoints, along RNAV route Q–130,
during radio communications with air
traffic control. To eliminate future
misunderstandings, the FAA is
changing the name ‘‘MRRNY’’ to
‘‘ROCCY,’’ This is a name change only
as the geographic position of the
waypoint remains the same as currently
published. In addition, the FAA is
making minor editorial changes to the
Q–130 description that spells out the
names of navigation aids, and adds state
names for each waypoint or fix that
forms the route. These changes
standardize the format of route
descriptions and do not affect the
alignment of Q–130.
Because this action changes a
waypoint name for safety reasons to
avoid confusion in radio
communications, notice and public
procedures under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are
impractical and contrary to the public
interest.
The Rule
[Docket No. FAA–2012–0438; Airspace
Docket No. 11–AWP–20];
SUMMARY:
subject to the annual revision of FAA
Order 7400.9 and publication of
conforming amendments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul
Gallant, Airspace, Regulations and ATC
Procedures Group, Office of Airspace
Services, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267–8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
This action amends Title 14 Code of
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by
changing the name of the ‘‘MRRNY’’
waypoint in the description of RNAV
route Q–130 to ‘‘ROCCY.’’ Additionally,
this action makes minor editorial
changes to the route description to
standardize the format. These changes
are editorial only and do not affect the
existing alignment of Q–130.
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
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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 eliminates confusion on the part of
pilots flying in the vicinity of Q–130.
United States area navigation routes
are published in paragraph 2006 of FAA
Order 7400.9V, effective September 15,
2011, which is incorporated by
reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The RNAV
route listed in this document will be
published subsequently in the Order.
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. This action is an
editorial change to an existing RNAV
route description that 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
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:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113,
40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959–
1963 Comp., p. 389.
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Paul
Gallant, Airspace, Regulations and ATC
Procedures Group, Office of Airspace
Services, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267–8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
[Amended]
Paragraph 2006 United States area
navigation routes.
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Q–130 Linden, CA to Panhandle, TX
[Amended]
Linden, CA (LIN)
VORTAC (Lat. 38°04′29″ N., long.
121°00′14″ W.)
JSICA, NV
WP (Lat. 38°31′14″ N., long. 117°17′13″ W.)
REANA, NV
WP (Lat. 38°24′00″ N., long. 114°20′00″ W.)
ROCCY, UT
WP (Lat. 37°49′42″ N., long. 111°59′60″ W.)
Rattlesnake, NM (RSK)
VORTAC (Lat. 36°44′54″ N., long.
108°05′56″ W.)
DIXAN, NM
FIX (Lat. 36°16′51″ N., long. 105°57′20″ W.)
MIRME, NM
WP (Lat. 35°47′01″ N., long. 103°50′32″ W.)
Panhandle, TX (PNH)
VORTAC (Lat. 35°14′06″ N., long.
101°41′56″ W.)
Issued in Washington, DC, on May 16,
2012.
Ellen Crum,
Acting Manager, Airspace, Regulations & ATC
Procedures Group.
[FR Doc. 2012–12538 Filed 5–23–12; 8:45 a.m.]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 73
[Docket No. FAA–2012–0461; Airspace
Docket No. 12–AWP–1]
RIN 2120–AA66
Amendment of Restricted Area R–
2502E; Fort Irwin, CA
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action changes the
designated controlling agency for
restricted area R–2502E, Fort Irwin, CA,
from the Federal Aviation
Administration, High-Desert Terminal
Radar Approach Control (TRACON),
Edwards, CA, to FAA, Los Angeles Air
Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC).
This change will improve the efficiency
of air traffic operations in the vicinity of
Fort Irwin, CA.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, July 26,
2012.
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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
amends the description of restricted
area R–2502E at Fort Irwin, CA.
Background
For operational considerations and
improved efficiency of the National
Airspace System, the FAA is changing
the assigned controlling agency for
restricted area R–2502E, Fort Irwin, CA,
to ‘‘FAA, Los Angeles ARTCC.’’
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
311d. This airspace action is an
administrative change to update the
assigned controlling agency for R–
2502E. It does not alter the altitudes,
time of designation or use of the
restricted airspace at Fort Irwin, CA,
therefore, it is not expected to cause any
potentially significant environmental
impacts, and no extraordinary
circumstances exists that warrant
preparation of an environmental
assessment.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
2. The incorporation by reference in
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9V,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, signed August 9, 2011, and
effective September 15, 2011, is
amended as follows:
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The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 73 to
update the controlling agency for
restricted area R–2502E, Fort Irwin, CA.
The FAA is changing controlling agency
responsibility for R–2502E from ‘‘FAA,
High-Desert TRACON, Edwards, CA,’’ to
‘‘FAA, Los Angeles ARTCC.’’
This is an administrative change and
does not affect the boundaries,
designated altitudes, or activities
conducted within the restricted area;
therefore, notice and public procedures
under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary.
Section 73.25 of 14 CFR part 73 was
republished in FAA Order 7400.8U,
effective February 16, 2012.
The FAA has determined that this
action 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 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
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Environmental Review
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 73
Airspace, Prohibited areas, Restricted
areas.
Adoption of the Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
amends 14 CFR part 73, as follows:
PART 73—SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE
1. The authority citation for part 73
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113,
40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959–
1963 Comp., p. 389.
§ 73.25
[Amended]
2. § 73.25 is amended as follows:
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R–2502E
Fort Irwin, CA [Amended]
By removing the current Controlling
agency and substituting the following:
Controlling agency. FAA, Los Angeles
ARTCC.
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Issued in Washington, DC, on May 16,
2012.
Ellen Crum,
Acting Manager, Airspace, Regulations and
ATC Procedures Group.
[FR Doc. 2012–12541 Filed 5–23–12; 8:45 a.m.]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2012-0438; Airspace Docket No. 11-AWP-20];
Amendment of Area Navigation (RNAV) Route Q-130; UT
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action amends the description of RNAV route Q-130 by
changing the name of the MRRNY waypoint to ROCCY. The FAA is taking
this action following a pilot deviation incident wherein confusion
resulted from the two similarly sounding waypoint names in the Q-130
description. In addition, the FAA is making minor editorial changes to
the route description to standardize the format.
DATES: Effective Dates: 0901 UTC, July 26, 2012. 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, Regulations
and ATC Procedures Group, Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267-8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
A recent pilot deviation incident occurred wherein a pilot confused
the MRRNY and similar-sounding MIRME waypoints, along RNAV route Q-130,
during radio communications with air traffic control. To eliminate
future misunderstandings, the FAA is changing the name ``MRRNY'' to
``ROCCY,'' This is a name change only as the geographic position of the
waypoint remains the same as currently published. In addition, the FAA
is making minor editorial changes to the Q-130 description that spells
out the names of navigation aids, and adds state names for each
waypoint or fix that forms the route. These changes standardize the
format of route descriptions and do not affect the alignment of Q-130.
Because this action changes a waypoint name for safety reasons to
avoid confusion in radio communications, notice and public procedures
under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are impractical and contrary to the public
interest.
The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 by changing the name of the ``MRRNY'' waypoint in the
description of RNAV route Q-130 to ``ROCCY.'' Additionally, this action
makes minor editorial changes to the route description to standardize
the format. These changes are editorial only and do not affect the
existing alignment of Q-130.
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 eliminates confusion on the part of pilots flying in the vicinity
of Q-130.
United States area navigation routes are published in paragraph
2006 of FAA Order 7400.9V, effective September 15, 2011, which is
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The RNAV route listed in this
document will be published subsequently in the Order.
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. This action is an editorial change to an
existing RNAV route description that 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
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.
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Sec. 71.1 [Amended]
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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9V,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, signed August 9, 2011, and
effective September 15, 2011, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 2006 United States area navigation routes.
* * * * *
Q-130 Linden, CA to Panhandle, TX [Amended]
Linden, CA (LIN)
VORTAC (Lat. 38[deg]04'29'' N., long. 121[deg]00'14'' W.)
JSICA, NV
WP (Lat. 38[deg]31'14'' N., long. 117[deg]17'13'' W.)
REANA, NV
WP (Lat. 38[deg]24'00'' N., long. 114[deg]20'00'' W.)
ROCCY, UT
WP (Lat. 37[deg]49'42'' N., long. 111[deg]59'60'' W.)
Rattlesnake, NM (RSK)
VORTAC (Lat. 36[deg]44'54'' N., long. 108[deg]05'56'' W.)
DIXAN, NM
FIX (Lat. 36[deg]16'51'' N., long. 105[deg]57'20'' W.)
MIRME, NM
WP (Lat. 35[deg]47'01'' N., long. 103[deg]50'32'' W.)
Panhandle, TX (PNH)
VORTAC (Lat. 35[deg]14'06'' N., long. 101[deg]41'56'' W.)
Issued in Washington, DC, on May 16, 2012.
Ellen Crum,
Acting Manager, Airspace, Regulations & ATC Procedures Group.
[FR Doc. 2012-12538 Filed 5-23-12; 8:45 a.m.]
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