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T–240 Bettles, AK to Deadhorse, AK
[Amended]
Bettles, AK (BTT) VOR/DME
(Lat. 66°54′18″ N., long. 151°32′09″ W.)
Deadhorse, AK (SCC) VOR/DME
(Lat. 70°11′57″ N., long. 148°24′58″ W.)
Gary A. Norek,
Manager, Airspace Policy and ATC
Procedures Group.
[FR Doc. 2012–26324 Filed 10–25–12; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2012–1047; Airspace
Docket No. 12–AEA–11]
RIN 2120–AA66
Amendment of Area Navigation Routes
Q–42 and Q–480; PA
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; technical
amendment.
AGENCY:
This action amends the legal
descriptions of area navigation (RNAV)
routes Q–42 and Q–480 by changing the
name of one waypoint common to each
route. To avoid confusion with a similar
sounding waypoint this will enhance
safety within the National Airspace
System and does not change the
alignment or operating requirements of
the routes.
DATES: Effective Dates: 0901 UTC,
January 10, 2013. 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 Policy and ATC
Procedures Group, Office of Airspace
Services, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267–8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with RULES
SUMMARY:
Background
RNAV routes Q–42 and Q–480 both
include the waypoint ‘‘BTRIX’’ in their
descriptions. Q–480 also includes a
waypoint named ‘‘BEETS.’’ With the
extensive use of the routes in recent
months, air traffic control facilities have
identified a problem whereby ‘‘BTRIX’’
is being confused with ‘‘BEETS.’’ To
eliminate any chance of confusion and
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enhance safety, the FAA is changing the
name ‘‘BTRIX’’ to ‘‘MIKYG’’ in the
descriptions of Q–42 and Q–480. This
action is a name change only. The
geographic position of the waypoint is
not changing and the current alignments
of Q–42 and Q–480 are not affected.
In addition, the geographic
coordinates for the ‘‘BEETS’’ waypoint,
in the description of Q–480, are changed
from ‘‘lat. 39°57′20″ N., long. 77°26′59″
W.,’’ to ‘‘lat. 39°57′21″ N., long.
77°27′00″ W.’’ This is a minor change by
adding one second of latitude and one
second of longitude due to more
accurate plotting of the point. This
change does not alter the alignment of
Q–480.
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 updates the legal descriptions of
RNAV routes to avoid the use of similar
sounding waypoint names.
United States Area Navigation Routes
are published in paragraph 2006 of FAA
Order 7400.9W, dated August 8, 2012,
and effective September 15, 2012, which
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
71.1. The RNAV routes listed in this
document will be published
subsequently in the Order.
The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by
changing the name of one waypoint in
the descriptions of RNAV routes Q–42
and Q–480 from ‘‘BTRIX’’ to ‘‘MIKYG.’’
In addition, a minor increase of one
second of latitude and one second of
longitude is made to the coordinates of
the BEETS waypoint in Q–480.
Since this action involves only
editorial changes to the legal
descriptions of RNAV routes and does
not change the dimensions or operating
requirements of the affected routes,
notice and public procedures under 5
U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary.
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 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
Environmental Review
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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 airspace action consists of
editorial changes only and 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
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 14 CFR
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.
§ 71.1
[Amended]
2. The incorporation by reference in
14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal Aviation
Administration Order 7400.9W,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 8, 2012, and
effective September 15, 2012, is
amended as follows:
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Paragraph 2006 United States area
navigation routes
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Q42 Kirksville, MO (IRK) to ZIMMZ, NJ [Amended]
Kirksville, MO (IRK)
VORTAC
(Lat. 40°08′06″
STRUK, IL
WP
(Lat. 40°14′04″
Danville, IL (DNV)
VORTAC
(Lat. 40°17′38″
Muncie, IN (MIE)
VOR/DME
(Lat. 40°14′14″
HIDON, OH
WP
(Lat. 40°10′00″
BUBAA, OH
WP
(Lat. 40°10′27″
PSYKO, PA
WP
(Lat. 40°08′37″
BRNAN, PA
WP
(Lat. 40°08′07″
HOTEE, PA
WP
(Lat. 40°20′36″
MIKYG, PA
WP
(Lat. 40°36′06″
SPOTZ, PA
WP
(Lat. 40°45′55″
ZIMMZ, NJ
WP
(Lat. 40°48′11″
N.,
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92°35′30″
90°18′22″
87°33′26″
85°23′39″
81°37′27″
80°58′17″
79°09′13″
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76°29′37″
75°49′11″
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Q480 ZANDR, OH to Kennebunk, ME (ENE) [Amended]
ZANDR, OH
FIX
(Lat. 40°00′19″ N., long. 81°31′58″ W.)
Bellaire, OH (AIR)
VOR/DME
(Lat. 40°01′01″ N., long. 80°49′02″ W.)
LEJOY, PA
FIX
(Lat. 40°00′12″ N., long. 79°24′54″ W.)
VINSE, PA
FIX
(Lat. 39°58′16″ N., long. 77°57′21″ W.)
BEETS, PA
WP
(Lat. 39°57′21″ N., long. 77°27′00″ W.)
HOTEE, PA
WP
(Lat. 40°20′36″ N., long. 76°29′37″ W.)
MIKYG, PA
WP
(Lat. 40°36′06″ N., long. 75°49′11″ W.)
SPOTZ, PA
WP
(Lat. 40°45′55″ N., long. 75°22′59″ W.)
CANDR, NJ
WP
(Lat. 40°58′16″ N., long. 74°57′35″ W.)
JEFFF, NJ
WP
(Lat. 41°14′46″ N., long. 74°27′43″ W.)
Kingston, NY (IGN)
VOR/DME
(Lat. 41°39′56″ N., long. 73°49′20″ W.)
LESWL, CT
WP
(Lat. 41°53′31″ N., long. 73°19′20″ W.)
VORTAC
(Lat. 42°09′43″ N., long. 72°42′58″ W.)
Barnes, MA (BAF)
Kennebunk, ME (ENE)
VORTAC
(Lat. 43°25′32″ N., long. 70°36′49″ W.)
Issued in Washington, DC, on October 16,
2012.
Gary A. Norek,
Manager, Airspace Policy and ATC
Procedures Group.
[FR Doc. 2012–26331 Filed 10–25–12; 8:45 am]
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
14 CFR Part 71
History
[Docket No. FAA–2012–0385; Airspace
Docket No. 12–ASO–23]
Establishment of Class E Airspace;
Reidsville, GA, and Amendment of
Class E Airspace; Vidalia, GA
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action establishes Class
E Airspace at Reidsville, GA. Separation
of existing Class E airspace surrounding
Swinton Smith Field at Reidsville
Municipal Airport, Reidsville, GA, from
the Class E airspace of Vidalia Regional
Airport, Vidalia, GA, has made this
action necessary to enhance the safety
and airspace management of Instrument
Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the
airport. This action also changes the
names of both airports and updates the
airport’s geographic coordinates.
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, January 10,
2013. The Director of the Federal
Register approves this incorporation by
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SUMMARY:
14:26 Oct 25, 2012
John
Fornito, Operations Support Group,
Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
Administration, P.O. Box 20636,
Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404)
305–6364.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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reference action under title 1, Code of
Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
the annual revision of FAA Order
7400.9 and publication of conforming
amendments.
Jkt 229001
On July 5, 2012, the FAA published
in the Federal Register a notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to
establish Class E airspace extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface
at Swinton Smith Field at Reidsville
Municipal Airport, Reidsville, GA, to
accommodate the separation of existing
Class E airspace surrounding Vidalia
Regional Airport, Vidalia, GA, (77 FR
39653) Docket No. FAA–2012–0385.
Interested parties were invited to
participate in this rulemaking effort by
submitting written comments on the
proposal to the FAA. No comments
were received. Geographic coordinates
for both airports also are adjusted.
Class E airspace designations are
published in paragraph 6005 of FAA
Order 7400.9W dated August 8, 2012,
and effective September 15, 2012, which
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
71.1. The Class E airspace designations
listed in this document will be
published subsequently in the Order.
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The Rule
This amendment to Title 14, Code of
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71
establishes Class E airspace extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface
at Swinton Smith Field at Reidsville
Municipal Airport, formerly Reidsville
Airport, Reidsville, GA, and amends
Class E airspace at Vidalia, Regional
Airport, formerly Vidalia Municipal
Airport, Vidalia, GA, to provide the
controlled airspace required to
accommodate the separation of existing
Class E airspace surrounding Vidalia
Regional Airport. Geographic
coordinates for both airport are adjusted
to be in concert with the FAAs
aeronautical database. This action is
necessary for the safety and
management of IFR operations at the
airport.
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, is non-controversial and
unlikely to result in adverse or negative
comments. It, therefore, (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
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[FR Doc No: 2012-26331]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2012-1047; Airspace Docket No. 12-AEA-11]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of Area Navigation Routes Q-42 and Q-480; PA
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; technical amendment.
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SUMMARY: This action amends the legal descriptions of area navigation
(RNAV) routes Q-42 and Q-480 by changing the name of one waypoint
common to each route. To avoid confusion with a similar sounding
waypoint this will enhance safety within the National Airspace System
and does not change the alignment or operating requirements of the
routes.
DATES: Effective Dates: 0901 UTC, January 10, 2013. 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 Policy 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
RNAV routes Q-42 and Q-480 both include the waypoint ``BTRIX'' in
their descriptions. Q-480 also includes a waypoint named ``BEETS.''
With the extensive use of the routes in recent months, air traffic
control facilities have identified a problem whereby ``BTRIX'' is being
confused with ``BEETS.'' To eliminate any chance of confusion and
enhance safety, the FAA is changing the name ``BTRIX'' to ``MIKYG'' in
the descriptions of Q-42 and Q-480. This action is a name change only.
The geographic position of the waypoint is not changing and the current
alignments of Q-42 and Q-480 are not affected.
In addition, the geographic coordinates for the ``BEETS'' waypoint,
in the description of Q-480, are changed from ``lat. 39[deg]57'20'' N.,
long. 77[deg]26'59'' W.,'' to ``lat. 39[deg]57'21'' N., long.
77[deg]27'00'' W.'' This is a minor change by adding one second of
latitude and one second of longitude due to more accurate plotting of
the point. This change does not alter the alignment of Q-480.
The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 by changing the name of one waypoint in the descriptions of
RNAV routes Q-42 and Q-480 from ``BTRIX'' to ``MIKYG.'' In addition, a
minor increase of one second of latitude and one second of longitude is
made to the coordinates of the BEETS waypoint in Q-480.
Since this action involves only editorial changes to the legal
descriptions of RNAV routes and does not change the dimensions or
operating requirements of the affected routes, notice and public
procedures under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary.
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 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 updates the legal descriptions of RNAV routes to avoid the use of
similar sounding waypoint names.
United States Area Navigation Routes are published in paragraph
2006 of FAA Order 7400.9W, dated August 8, 2012, and effective
September 15, 2012, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1.
The RNAV routes 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 airspace action consists of editorial changes only
and 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
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 14 CFR 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 the Federal
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9W, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 8, 2012, and effective September 15,
2012, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 2006 United States area navigation routes
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Q42 Kirksville, MO (IRK) to ZIMMZ, NJ [Amended]
Kirksville, MO (IRK) VORTAC (Lat. 40[deg]08'06'' N., long. 92[deg]35'30'' W.)
STRUK, IL WP (Lat. 40[deg]14'04'' N., long. 90[deg]18'22'' W.)
Danville, IL (DNV) VORTAC (Lat. 40[deg]17'38'' N., long. 87[deg]33'26'' W.)
Muncie, IN (MIE) VOR/DME (Lat. 40[deg]14'14'' N., long. 85[deg]23'39'' W.)
HIDON, OH WP (Lat. 40[deg]10'00'' N., long. 81[deg]37'27'' W.)
BUBAA, OH WP (Lat. 40[deg]10'27'' N., long. 80[deg]58'17'' W.)
PSYKO, PA WP (Lat. 40[deg]08'37'' N., long. 79[deg]09'13'' W.)
BRNAN, PA WP (Lat. 40[deg]08'07'' N., long. 77[deg]50'07'' W.)
HOTEE, PA WP (Lat. 40[deg]20'36'' N., long. 76[deg]29'37'' W.)
MIKYG, PA WP (Lat. 40[deg]36'06'' N., long. 75[deg]49'11'' W.)
SPOTZ, PA WP (Lat. 40[deg]45'55'' N., long. 75[deg]22'59'' W.)
ZIMMZ, NJ WP (Lat. 40[deg]48'11'' N., long. 75[deg]07'25'' W.)
Q480 ZANDR, OH to Kennebunk, ME (ENE) [Amended]
ZANDR, OH FIX (Lat. 40[deg]00'19'' N., long. 81[deg]31'58'' W.)
Bellaire, OH (AIR) VOR/DME (Lat. 40[deg]01'01'' N., long. 80[deg]49'02'' W.)
LEJOY, PA FIX (Lat. 40[deg]00'12'' N., long. 79[deg]24'54'' W.)
VINSE, PA FIX (Lat. 39[deg]58'16'' N., long. 77[deg]57'21'' W.)
BEETS, PA WP (Lat. 39[deg]57'21'' N., long. 77[deg]27'00'' W.)
HOTEE, PA WP (Lat. 40[deg]20'36'' N., long. 76[deg]29'37'' W.)
MIKYG, PA WP (Lat. 40[deg]36'06'' N., long. 75[deg]49'11'' W.)
SPOTZ, PA WP (Lat. 40[deg]45'55'' N., long. 75[deg]22'59'' W.)
CANDR, NJ WP (Lat. 40[deg]58'16'' N., long. 74[deg]57'35'' W.)
JEFFF, NJ WP (Lat. 41[deg]14'46'' N., long. 74[deg]27'43'' W.)
Kingston, NY (IGN) VOR/DME (Lat. 41[deg]39'56'' N., long. 73[deg]49'20'' W.)
LESWL, CT WP (Lat. 41[deg]53'31'' N., long. 73[deg]19'20'' W.)
Barnes, MA (BAF) VORTAC (Lat. 42[deg]09'43'' N., long. 72[deg]42'58'' W.)
Kennebunk, ME (ENE) VORTAC (Lat. 43[deg]25'32'' N., long. 70[deg]36'49'' W.)
Issued in Washington, DC, on October 16, 2012.
Gary A. Norek,
Manager, Airspace Policy and ATC Procedures Group.
[FR Doc. 2012-26331 Filed 10-25-12; 8:45 am]
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