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2013–SW–033–AD, and adding the
following new AD:
Airbus Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter
France Helicopters) (Airbus
Helicopters): Docket No. FAA–2014–
0364; Directorate Identifier 2013–SW–
041–AD.
(a) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters
Model AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1,
AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350C, AS350D,
AS350D1, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1,
AS355F2, AS355N, and AS355NP helicopters
with tail rotor hub pitch horn (pitch horn)
assembly, part number (P/N) 350A121368.01,
350A121368.02, 350A121368.03, or
350A121368.04, with a pitch horn, P/N
350A121368.XX, where XX stands for a twodigit dash number, installed, certificated in
any category. The pitch horn may be marked
with either the pitch horn assembly P/N or
pitch horn P/N.
(b) Unsafe Condition
This AD defines the unsafe condition a
crack in the yoke of a pitch horn. This
condition could result in failure of a pitch
horn, loss of the anti-torque function, and
subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
(c) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 2013–21–01,
Amendment 39–17625 (78 FR 63853, October
25, 2013).
(d) Comments Due Date
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Safety Management
Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this
AD. Send your proposal to: Robert Grant,
Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management
Group, FAA, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort
Worth, Texas 76137; telephone (817) 222–
5110; email robert.grant@faa.gov.
(2) For operations conducted under a 14
CFR part 119 operating certificate or under
14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that
you notify your principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
the local flight standards district office or
certificate holding district office, before
operating any aircraft complying with this
AD through an AMOC.
(i) Additional Information
The subject of this AD is addressed in
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
No. 2013–0133, dated June 28, 2013. You
may view the EASA AD on the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov in Docket No.
FAA–2014–0364.
(j) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
Code: 6400 Tail Rotor.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 30,
2014.
Lance T. Gant,
Acting Directorate Manager, Rotorcraft
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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You are responsible for performing each
action required by this AD within the
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(f) Required Actions
(1) For parts with 155 or less hours timein-service (TIS), before exceeding 165 hours
TIS, or for parts with more than 155 hours
TIS, within 10 hours TIS, and thereafter at
intervals not to exceed 165 hours TIS,
visually inspect each pitch horn for a crack
in the areas shown in Figure 1 of Eurocopter
Emergency Alert Service Bulletin (EASB) No.
05.00.74 or No. 05.00.65, both Revision 1 and
both dated June 25, 2013, as appropriate for
your model helicopter.
(2) If there is a crack, before further flight,
replace the pitch horn with an airworthy
pitch horn.
(3) Do not install a pitch horn, P/N
350A121368 (any dash number), with more
than 0 hours TIS on any helicopter unless it
has passed a dye penetrant inspection for a
crack in the areas shown in Figure 1 of
Eurocopter EASB No. 05.00.74 or No.
05.00.65, both Revision 1 and both dated
June 25, 2013, as appropriate for your model
helicopter.
(g) Special Flight Permits
Special flight permits are prohibited.
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0271; Airspace
Docket No. 13–AWP–16]
RIN 2120–AA66
Proposed Modification and
Establishment of Area Navigation
(RNAV) Routes; Western United States
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
This action proposes to
modify three RNAV Q-routes and
establish five Q-routes originating in
Oakland Air Route Traffic Control
Center’s (ARTCC) airspace. The routes
would promote operational efficiencies
for users and provide connectivity to
current and proposed RNAV en route
and terminal procedures.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before July 24, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this
proposal to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
SUMMARY:
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30, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
Washington, DC 20590–0001; telephone:
(202) 366–9826. You must identify FAA
Docket No. FAA–2014–0271 and
Airspace Docket No. 13–AWP–16 at the
beginning of your comments. You may
also submit comments through the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
Paul
Gallant, Airspace Policy and
Regulations Group, Office of Airspace
Services, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267–8783.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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–
2014–0271 and Airspace Docket No. 13–
AWP–16) and be submitted in triplicate
to the Docket Management Facility (see
ADDRESSES section for address and
phone number). You may also submit
comments through the Internet at https://
www.regulations.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–2014–0271 and
Airspace Docket No. 13–AWP–16.’’ 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.
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Availability of NPRM’s
An electronic copy of this document
may be downloaded through the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
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
Western Service Center, Operations
Support Group, Federal Aviation
Administration, 1601 Lind Ave. SW.,
Renton, WA 98057.
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.
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The Proposal
The FAA is proposing an amendment
to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations
(14 CFR) part 71 to modify 3 Q-routes
and establish 5 RNAV Q-routes
originating in the Oakland ARTCC
airspace. The routes would run
generally west-east, connecting the San
Francisco and Los Angeles terminal
areas with destinations to the east. The
modified routes would connect to new
Standard Instrument Departure (SID)
and Standard Terminal Arrival (STAR)
procedures as designed in the Northern
California (NorCal) Metroplex. The
proposed routes would provide options
to traverse or circumnavigate the
restricted area R–2508 complex. The
proposed routes are described below.
Q–120: Q–120 extends between the
Sacramento, CA, VORTAC (SAC) and
the Redwood Falls, MN, VOR/DME
(RWF). The proposed modification
would remove the SAC VORTAC at the
west end of the route and replace it with
the new ORRCA waypoint (WP).
Additional WPs would be added along
the route. On the east end, the RWF
VOR/DME would be removed from the
route and a new endpoint would be
established using the existing UFFDA
WP, MN. The UFFDA WP is located
approximately 41 nautical miles (NM)
west of the RWF VOR/DME, thereby
shortening the length of Q–120 by that
distance.
Q–128: Q–128 extends between the
Linden, CA, VORTAC (LIN) and the
Memphis, TN, VORTAC (MEM). The
proposed modifications would remove
the LIN VORTAC from route and
replaced with the new SYRAH, CA, WP.
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The SYRAH WP would be located
approximately 7 NM southwest of the
LIN VORTAC. The Bartlesville, OK,
VOR/DME (BVO) would be removed
from the route and replaced with the
VEGUC, OK, WP (approximately 12 NM
southeast of the BVO) VOR/DME. The
Razorback, AR, VORTAC (RZC) would
also be removed from the route and
replaced by the NOBBY, AR, WP. The
NOBBY WP is approximately 1 NM
northeast of RZC VORTAC. The MEM
VORTAC would be removed from the
route and replaced by the MUDHO, MS,
WP (approximately 7 NM southwest of
the MEM VORTAC). From the MUDHO
WP, Q–128 would be extended by
approximately 160 NM to the southeast
terminating at the new east end JILLS,
AL, WP. The JILLS WP would be
located approximately 11 NM northwest
of the Crimson, AL, VORTAC (LDK).
Q130: Q130 extends between the LIN
VORTAC and the Panhandle, TX,
VORTAC (PNH). The proposed
modifications would remove the LIN
VORTAC from route and replace it with
the new SYRAH, CA, WP. The
Rattlesnake, NM, VORTAC (RSK) would
also be replaced by the new HASSL, UT,
WP; and the existing TAHIB, UT, WP,
would be inserted between the ROCCY,
UT, WP and the DIXAN, NM, WP. The
PNH VORTAC would remain as the
eastern endpoint of Q–130.
The proposed changes to Q–120, Q–
128, and Q–130 are intended to support
Performance Based Navigation
procedures into or out of terminal areas
and to reduce the reliance on groundbased navigation aids by replacing some
facilities in the route descriptions with
GPS waypoints.
The following new routes are
proposed:
Q–158: Q–158 would extend from a
new NTELL, CA, WP (to be located west
of restricted area R–2508, near the
Clovis, CA, VORTAC (CZQ), transiting
through the northern part of R–2508,
and the new JEDNA, NV, WP (northwest
of Las Vegas, NV).
Q–160: Q–160 would begin at the new
SHVVR, CA, WP, then transit through
the northern part of R–2508, and end at
the existing BIKKR, CA, WP, where it
would link to Q–158.
Q–162: Q–162 would extend between
the NTELL WP and the MYCAL, NV,
WP. From NTELL, Q–162 would
circumnavigate around the north end of
R–2508 through the existing CABAB,
CA, WP and the KENNO, NV, WP, then
turn southeastward through the gap
between restricted areas R–2508 and R–
4807A/R–4808N, to the MYCAL WP,
where it would link to Q–158.
Q–164: Q–164 would extend between
the NTELL, CA, WP and the existing
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ROCCY, UT, WP. Q–164 would provide
east- and west-bound routing north of
the R–2508 and R–4807/R–4808
complexes.
Q–166: Q–166 would begin at the
VIKSN, CA, WP, then transit through
the northeast corner of R–2508, to end
at the BIKKR, CA, WP. Q–166 would
connect with Q–162 at the VIKSN WP
and with Q–158 and Q–160 at the
BIKKR WP.
It should be noted that the proposed
routes that would transit through R–
2508 (i.e., Q–158, Q–160 and Q–166)
would only be available during times
when the restricted airspace has been
released to the FAA for joint use in
accordance with a joint use agreement.
The FAA is proposing this action to
promote user operational efficiencies
and to provide connectivity to current
and proposed RNAV en route and
terminal procedures.
High altitude RNAV routes are
published in paragraph 2006 of FAA
Order 7400.9X dated August 7, 2013,
and effective September 15, 2013, which
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
71.1. The RNAV routes listed in this
document would be subsequently
published in the Order.
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.
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
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efficient use of airspace. This proposed
regulation is within the scope of that
authority as it would modify the route
structure as required to enhance the safe
and efficient flow of air traffic in the
western United States.
Environmental Review
This proposal will be subject to an
environmental analysis in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1E,
‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures’’ prior to any FAA final
regulatory action.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (air).
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113,
40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959–
1963 Comp., p. 389.
The Proposed Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as
follows:
§ 71.1
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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Q120 ORRCA, CA to UFFDA, MN [Amended]
ORRCA, CA
WP
(Lat. 38°26′37″ N.,
MENSE, NV
WP
(Lat. 39°53′32″ N.,
ZORUN, NV
WP
(Lat. 39°59′00″ N.,
GALLI, NV
WP
(Lat. 40°19′10″ N.,
JAJAY, NV
WP
(Lat. 40°44′03″ N.,
LIITL, NV
WP
(Lat. 41°21′36″ N.,
PROXI, UT
WP
(Lat. 41°58′21″ N.,
Big Piney,
(BPI) VOR/
(Lat. 42°34′46″ N.,
WY
DME
JUGIV, WY
WP
(Lat. 42°57′44″ N.,
HIKOX, WY
WP
(Lat. 43°12′16″ N.,
JASTI, SD
WP
(Lat. 44°01′24″ N.,
UFFDA, MN WP
(Lat. 44°29′46″ N.,
Q128 SYRAH, CA to JILLS, AL [Amended]
SYRAH, CA
WP
(Lat. 37°59′28″
JSICA, NV
WP
(Lat. 38°31′14″
TABLL, UT
WP
(Lat. 38°39′56″
EDLES, UT
WP
(Lat. 38°40′40″
FLOOD, CO
WP
(Lat. 38°20′24″
ZAROS, CO
WP
(Lat. 37°59′22″
VEGUC, OK
WP
(Lat. 36°48′52″
NOBBY, AR
FIX
(Lat. 36°15′13″
ECIGE, AR
WP
(Lat. 35°33′53″
MUDHO, MS WP
(Lat. 34°56′30″
JILLS, AL
WP
(Lat. 33°19′27″
N.,
N.,
N.,
N.,
N.,
N.,
N.,
N.,
N.,
N.,
N.,
2. The incorporation by reference in
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9X,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, Dated August 7, 2013, and
effective September 15, 2013, is
amended as follows:
Paragraph 2006 United States Area
Navigation Routes.
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WP
(Lat. 36°46′49″ N., long. 118°38′49″ W.)
WP
(Lat. 36°36′37″ N., long. 117°06′57″ W.)
WP
(Lat. 36°34′00″ N., long. 116°45′00″ W.)
WP
(Lat. 36°27′37″ N., long. 116°15′51″ W.)
WP
(Lat. 36°19′24″ N., long. 115°39′22″ W.)
Q160 SHVVR, CA TO BIKKR, CA [New]
SHVVR, CA
WP
(Lat. 37°14′24″
FAANG, CA
INT
(Lat. 37°00′00″
RIVVO, CA
WP
(Lat. 36°39′10″
BIKKR, CA
WP
(Lat. 36°34′00″
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NTELL, CA
CABAB, CA
VIKSN, CA
KENNO, NV
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Q130 SYRAH, CA to Panhandle, TX (PNH) [Amended]
SYRAH, CA
WP
(Lat. 37°59′28″ N., long. 121°06′11″
JSICA, NV
WP
(Lat. 38°31′14″ N., long. 117°17′13″
REANA, NV
WP
(Lat. 38°24′00″ N., long. 114°20′00″
ROCCY, UT
WP
(Lat. 37°49′42″ N., long. 112°00′00″
HASSL, UT
WP
(Lat. 37°34′12″ N., long. 110°53′01″
TAHIB, UT
WP
(Lat. 37°03′15″ N., long. 108°47′44″
DIXAN, NM
WP
(Lat. 36°16′51″ N., long. 105°57′20″
MIRME, NM WP
(Lat. 35°47′01″ N., long. 103°50′32″
Panhandle,
(PNH)
(Lat. 35°14′06″ N., long. 101°41′57″
TX
VORTAC
Q158 NTELL,
NTELL, CA
PPARK, CA
TRTIS, CA
BIKKR, CA
MYCAL, NV
JEDNA, NV
[Amended]
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ESSAA, NV
TUMBE, NV
MYCAL, NV
WP
WP
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Q164 NTELL,
NTELL, CA
CABAB, CA
KICHI, NV
KATTS, NV
KITTN, NV
ROCCY, UT
CA TO ROCCY, UT [New]
WP
(Lat. 36°53′59″
WP
(Lat. 37°16′36″
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(Lat. 37°58′00″
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(Lat. 38°20′00″
WP
(Lat. 38°19′44″
WP
(Lat. 37°49′42″
Q166 VIKSN,
VIKSN, CA
UHILL, CA
BIKKR, CA
CA TO BIKKR, CA [New]
WP
(Lat. 37°21′03″ N., long. 117°53′36″ W.)
WP
(Lat. 36°53′48″ N., long. 117°13′36″ W.)
WP
(Lat. 36°34′00″ N., long. 116°45′00″ W.)
Issued in Washington, DC, on June 3, 2014.
Gary A. Norek,
Manager, Airspace Policy and Regulations
Group.
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Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard is proposing
to establish a Special Local Regulation
for the ‘‘Swim the Loop/Motts Channel
Sprint’’ swim event, to be held on the
waters adjacent to and surrounding
Harbor Island in Wrightsville Beach,
North Carolina. This Special Local
Regulation is necessary to provide for
the safety of life on the navigable waters
during the event. This action is
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ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
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SUMMARY:
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(Lat. 37°04′05″ N., long. 116°55′59″ W.)
(Lat. 36°48′20″ N., long. 116°40′03″ W.)
(Lat. 36°27′37″ N., long. 116°15′51″ W.)
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119°53′22.21″ W.)
118°43′12″ W.)
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116°20′00″ W.)
114°57′41″ W.)
112°00′00″ W.)
Department of Transportation, West
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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 110 (Monday, June 9, 2014)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 32883-32886]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-13373]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2014-0271; Airspace Docket No. 13-AWP-16]
RIN 2120-AA66
Proposed Modification and Establishment of Area Navigation (RNAV)
Routes; Western United States
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: This action proposes to modify three RNAV Q-routes and
establish five Q-routes originating in Oakland Air Route Traffic
Control Center's (ARTCC) airspace. The routes would promote operational
efficiencies for users and provide connectivity to current and proposed
RNAV en route and terminal procedures.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 24, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001;
telephone: (202) 366-9826. You must identify FAA Docket No. FAA-2014-
0271 and Airspace Docket No. 13-AWP-16 at the beginning of your
comments. You may also submit comments through the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, Airspace Policy and
Regulations Group, Office of Airspace Services, 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-2014-0271 and Airspace Docket No. 13-AWP-16) and be submitted in
triplicate to the Docket Management Facility (see ADDRESSES section for
address and phone number). You may also submit comments through the
Internet at https://www.regulations.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-2014-0271 and Airspace Docket No. 13-AWP-16.''
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.
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Availability of NPRM's
An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
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 Western Service Center, Operations Support Group,
Federal Aviation Administration, 1601 Lind Ave. SW., Renton, WA 98057.
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.
The Proposal
The FAA is proposing an amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal
Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 to modify 3 Q-routes and establish 5 RNAV
Q-routes originating in the Oakland ARTCC airspace. The routes would
run generally west-east, connecting the San Francisco and Los Angeles
terminal areas with destinations to the east. The modified routes would
connect to new Standard Instrument Departure (SID) and Standard
Terminal Arrival (STAR) procedures as designed in the Northern
California (NorCal) Metroplex. The proposed routes would provide
options to traverse or circumnavigate the restricted area R-2508
complex. The proposed routes are described below.
Q-120: Q-120 extends between the Sacramento, CA, VORTAC (SAC) and
the Redwood Falls, MN, VOR/DME (RWF). The proposed modification would
remove the SAC VORTAC at the west end of the route and replace it with
the new ORRCA waypoint (WP). Additional WPs would be added along the
route. On the east end, the RWF VOR/DME would be removed from the route
and a new endpoint would be established using the existing UFFDA WP,
MN. The UFFDA WP is located approximately 41 nautical miles (NM) west
of the RWF VOR/DME, thereby shortening the length of Q-120 by that
distance.
Q-128: Q-128 extends between the Linden, CA, VORTAC (LIN) and the
Memphis, TN, VORTAC (MEM). The proposed modifications would remove the
LIN VORTAC from route and replaced with the new SYRAH, CA, WP. The
SYRAH WP would be located approximately 7 NM southwest of the LIN
VORTAC. The Bartlesville, OK, VOR/DME (BVO) would be removed from the
route and replaced with the VEGUC, OK, WP (approximately 12 NM
southeast of the BVO) VOR/DME. The Razorback, AR, VORTAC (RZC) would
also be removed from the route and replaced by the NOBBY, AR, WP. The
NOBBY WP is approximately 1 NM northeast of RZC VORTAC. The MEM VORTAC
would be removed from the route and replaced by the MUDHO, MS, WP
(approximately 7 NM southwest of the MEM VORTAC). From the MUDHO WP, Q-
128 would be extended by approximately 160 NM to the southeast
terminating at the new east end JILLS, AL, WP. The JILLS WP would be
located approximately 11 NM northwest of the Crimson, AL, VORTAC (LDK).
Q130: Q130 extends between the LIN VORTAC and the Panhandle, TX,
VORTAC (PNH). The proposed modifications would remove the LIN VORTAC
from route and replace it with the new SYRAH, CA, WP. The Rattlesnake,
NM, VORTAC (RSK) would also be replaced by the new HASSL, UT, WP; and
the existing TAHIB, UT, WP, would be inserted between the ROCCY, UT, WP
and the DIXAN, NM, WP. The PNH VORTAC would remain as the eastern
endpoint of Q-130.
The proposed changes to Q-120, Q-128, and Q-130 are intended to
support Performance Based Navigation procedures into or out of terminal
areas and to reduce the reliance on ground-based navigation aids by
replacing some facilities in the route descriptions with GPS waypoints.
The following new routes are proposed:
Q-158: Q-158 would extend from a new NTELL, CA, WP (to be located
west of restricted area R-2508, near the Clovis, CA, VORTAC (CZQ),
transiting through the northern part of R-2508, and the new JEDNA, NV,
WP (northwest of Las Vegas, NV).
Q-160: Q-160 would begin at the new SHVVR, CA, WP, then transit
through the northern part of R-2508, and end at the existing BIKKR, CA,
WP, where it would link to Q-158.
Q-162: Q-162 would extend between the NTELL WP and the MYCAL, NV,
WP. From NTELL, Q-162 would circumnavigate around the north end of R-
2508 through the existing CABAB, CA, WP and the KENNO, NV, WP, then
turn southeastward through the gap between restricted areas R-2508 and
R-4807A/R-4808N, to the MYCAL WP, where it would link to Q-158.
Q-164: Q-164 would extend between the NTELL, CA, WP and the
existing ROCCY, UT, WP. Q-164 would provide east- and west-bound
routing north of the R-2508 and R-4807/R-4808 complexes.
Q-166: Q-166 would begin at the VIKSN, CA, WP, then transit through
the northeast corner of R-2508, to end at the BIKKR, CA, WP. Q-166
would connect with Q-162 at the VIKSN WP and with Q-158 and Q-160 at
the BIKKR WP.
It should be noted that the proposed routes that would transit
through R-2508 (i.e., Q-158, Q-160 and Q-166) would only be available
during times when the restricted airspace has been released to the FAA
for joint use in accordance with a joint use agreement.
The FAA is proposing this action to promote user operational
efficiencies and to provide connectivity to current and proposed RNAV
en route and terminal procedures.
High altitude RNAV routes are published in paragraph 2006 of FAA
Order 7400.9X dated August 7, 2013, and effective September 15, 2013,
which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The RNAV routes
listed in this document would be subsequently published in the Order.
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.
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
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efficient use of airspace. This proposed regulation is within the scope
of that authority as it would modify the route structure as required to
enhance the safe and efficient flow of air traffic in the western
United States.
Environmental Review
This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies
and Procedures'' prior to any FAA final regulatory action.
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
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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]
2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order
7400.9X, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, Dated August 7,
2013, and effective September 15, 2013, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 2006 United States Area Navigation Routes.
* * * * *
Q120 ORRCA, CA to UFFDA, MN [Amended]
ORRCA, CA WP (Lat. 38[deg]26'37'' N., long. 121[deg]33'06'' W.)
MENSE, NV WP (Lat. 39[deg]53'32'' N., long. 119[deg]05'50'' W.)
ZORUN, NV WP (Lat. 39[deg]59'00'' N., long. 118[deg]55'00'' W.)
GALLI, NV WP (Lat. 40[deg]19'10'' N., long. 118[deg]07'18'' W.)
JAJAY, NV WP (Lat. 40[deg]44'03'' N., long. 116[deg]49'33'' W.)
LIITL, NV WP (Lat. 41[deg]21'36'' N., long. 114[deg]44'31'' W.)
PROXI, UT WP (Lat. 41[deg]58'21'' N., long. 112[deg]31'34'' W.)
Big Piney, WY (BPI) VOR/DME (Lat. 42[deg]34'46'' N., long. 110[deg]06'33'' W.)
JUGIV, WY WP (Lat. 42[deg]57'44'' N., long. 108[deg]08'43'' W.)
HIKOX, WY WP (Lat. 43[deg]12'16'' N., long. 106[deg]52'19'' W.)
JASTI, SD WP (Lat. 44[deg]01'24'' N., long. 101[deg]26'26'' W.)
UFFDA, MN WP (Lat. 44[deg]29'46'' N., long. 96[deg]05'25'' W.)
Q128 SYRAH, CA to JILLS, AL [Amended]
SYRAH, CA WP (Lat. 37[deg]59'28'' N., long. 121[deg]06'11'' W.)
JSICA, NV WP (Lat. 38[deg]31'14'' N., long. 117[deg]17'13'' W.)
TABLL, UT WP (Lat. 38[deg]39'56'' N., long. 113[deg]10'35'' W.)
EDLES, UT WP (Lat. 38[deg]40'40'' N., long. 109[deg]56'27'' W.)
FLOOD, CO WP (Lat. 38[deg]20'24'' N., long. 105[deg]05'38'' W.)
ZAROS, CO WP (Lat. 37[deg]59'22'' N., long. 102[deg]20'22'' W.)
VEGUC, OK WP (Lat. 36[deg]48'52'' N., long. 96[deg]00'45'' W.)
NOBBY, AR FIX (Lat. 36[deg]15'13'' N., long. 94[deg]06'27'' W.)
ECIGE, AR WP (Lat. 35[deg]33'53'' N., long. 91[deg]54'08'' W.)
MUDHO, MS WP (Lat. 34[deg]56'30'' N., long. 90[deg]06'26'' W.)
JILLS, AL WP (Lat. 33[deg]19'27'' N., long. 87[deg]44'47'' W.)
Q130 SYRAH, CA to Panhandle, TX (PNH) [Amended]
SYRAH, CA WP (Lat. 37[deg]59'28'' N., long. 121[deg]06'11'' 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. 112[deg]00'00'' W.)
HASSL, UT WP (Lat. 37[deg]34'12'' N., long. 110[deg]53'01'' W.)
TAHIB, UT WP (Lat. 37[deg]03'15'' N., long. 108[deg]47'44'' W.)
DIXAN, NM WP (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]41'57'' W.)
Q158 NTELL, CA TO JEDNA, NV [New]
NTELL, CA WP (Lat. 36[deg]53'59'' N., long. 119[deg]53'22'' W.)
PPARK, CA WP (Lat. 36[deg]46'49'' N., long. 118[deg]38'49'' W.)
TRTIS, CA WP (Lat. 36[deg]36'37'' N., long. 117[deg]06'57'' W.)
BIKKR, CA WP (Lat. 36[deg]34'00'' N., long. 116[deg]45'00'' W.)
MYCAL, NV WP (Lat. 36[deg]27'37'' N., long. 116[deg]15'51'' W.)
JEDNA, NV WP (Lat. 36[deg]19'24'' N., long. 115[deg]39'22'' W.)
Q160 SHVVR, CA TO BIKKR, CA [New]
SHVVR, CA WP (Lat. 37[deg]14'24'' N., long. 119[deg]48'49'' W.)
FAANG, CA INT (Lat. 37[deg]00'00'' N., long. 118[deg]35'03'' W.)
RIVVO, CA WP (Lat. 36[deg]39'10'' N., long. 117[deg]06'15'' W.)
BIKKR, CA WP (Lat. 36[deg]34'00'' N., long. 116[deg]45'00'' W.)
Q162 NTELL, CA TO MYCAL, NV [New]
NTELL, CA WP (Lat. 36[deg]53'59'' N., long. 119[deg]53'22'' W.)
CABAB, CA WP (Lat. 37[deg]16'36'' N., long. 118[deg]43'12'' W.)
VIKSN, CA WP (Lat. 37[deg]21'03'' N., long. 117[deg]53'36'' W.)
KENNO, NV WP (Lat. 37[deg]17'53'' N., long. 117[deg]18'37'' W.)
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ESSAA, NV WP (Lat. 37[deg]04'05'' N., long. 116[deg]55'59'' W.)
TUMBE, NV WP (Lat. 36[deg]48'20'' N., long. 116[deg]40'03'' W.)
MYCAL, NV WP (Lat. 36[deg]27'37'' N., long. 116[deg]15'51'' W.)
Q164 NTELL, CA TO ROCCY, UT [New]
NTELL, CA WP (Lat. 36[deg]53'59'' N., long. 119[deg]53'22.21'' W.)
CABAB, CA WP (Lat. 37[deg]16'36'' N., long. 118[deg]43'12'' W.)
KICHI, NV WP (Lat. 37[deg]58'00'' N., long. 117[deg]11'00'' W.)
KATTS, NV WP (Lat. 38[deg]20'00'' N., long. 116[deg]20'00'' W.)
KITTN, NV WP (Lat. 38[deg]19'44'' N., long. 114[deg]57'41'' W.)
ROCCY, UT WP (Lat. 37[deg]49'42'' N., long. 112[deg]00'00'' W.)
Q166 VIKSN, CA TO BIKKR, CA [New]
VIKSN, CA WP (Lat. 37[deg]21'03'' N., long. 117[deg]53'36'' W.)
UHILL, CA WP (Lat. 36[deg]53'48'' N., long. 117[deg]13'36'' W.)
BIKKR, CA WP (Lat. 36[deg]34'00'' N., long. 116[deg]45'00'' W.)
Issued in Washington, DC, on June 3, 2014.
Gary A. Norek,
Manager, Airspace Policy and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2014-13373 Filed 6-6-14; 8:45 am]
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