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14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2015–1345; Airspace
Docket No. 14–AWP–13]
RIN 2120–AA66
Establishment of an Air Traffic Service
(ATS) Route; Western United States
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action establishes one
low altitude Area Navigation (RNAV) Troute in the western United States. The
route establishes a transition from the
San Diego area to points east. This route
promotes operational efficiencies for
users and provides connectivity to
current and proposed RNAV en route
and terminal procedures.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, March
2, 2017. The Director of the Federal
Register approves this incorporation by
reference action under title 1 Code of
Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
the annual revision of FAA Order
SUMMARY:
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7400.11 and publication of conforming
amendments.
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can
be viewed online at https://www.faa.gov/
air_traffic/publications/. For further
information, you can contact the
Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is
also available for inspection at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of FAA
Order 7400.11A at NARA, call (202)
741–6030, or go to https://
www.archives.gov/federal_register/
code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_
locations.html.
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on
September 15.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kenneth Ready, Airspace Policy Group,
Office of Airspace Services, Federal
Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202)
267–8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Authority for This Rulemaking
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 modifies the
air traffic service route structure in the
north central United States to maintain
the efficient flow of air traffic.
History
On June 5, 2015, the FAA published
in the Federal Register a notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) (80 FR
32074), Docket No. FAA–2015–1345, to
establish 13 RNAV Q-routes and one Troute originating in Los Angeles Air
Route Traffic Control Center’s (ARTCC)
airspace. Interested parties were invited
to participate in this rulemaking effort
by submitting written comments on the
proposal. No comments were received.
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A final rule was published in the
Federal Register February 4, 2016 (81
FR 5898), Docket No. FAA–2015–1345,
addressing the 13 RNAV Q-routes. The
T-Route was not addressed in that final
rule because it required more
coordination due to it being part of the
Southern California Metroplex
Environmental Assessment.
The development of new RNAV
Standard Instrument Departure (SID)
and Standard Terminal Arrival (STAR)
routes requires incorporation of this TRoute into the National Airspace System
route structure in order to maximize the
benefits of increased safety in high
volume enroute sectors.
The Los Angeles Air Route Traffic
Control Center (ARTCC) currently does
not have routes that join the
Performance Based Navigation (PBN)
arrival and departure procedures. The
existing conventional jet route structure
does not serve the new SID/STAR
designs. Routes made up of ground
based navigational aids are not capable
of delivering aircraft onto the RNAV
based arrival and departure procedures
in an efficient manner. Developing these
predictable and repeatable flight paths
through a complex area confined by
restricted areas will improve throughput
and safety for Los Angeles ARTCC.
This first phase of a two-phase project
will align a network of Q-Routes with
the new SIDs and STARs. The Q-Route
structure is projected to optimize
descent/climb profiles to/from several
airports in southern California and
create segregated arrival/departure paths
to reduce airspace complexity. The TRoute in this final rule de-conflicts
current airway traffic from southern
California to de-conflict with the newly
established Q-Routes and provides a
route east bound along mountainous
terrain and Mexico’s border.
Low altitude United States RNAV
routes are published in paragraph 6011
of FAA Order 7400.11A dated August 3,
2016, and effective September 15, 2016,
which is incorporated by reference in 14
CFR 71.1. The low altitude United
States RNAV T-route listed in this
document will be subsequently
published in the Order.
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Availability and Summary of
Documents for Incorporation by
Reference
This document amends FAA Order
7400.11A, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016,
and effective September 15, 2016. FAA
Order 7400.11A is publicly available as
listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
air traffic service routes, and reporting
points.
Differences From the NPRM
A previous rule published in the
Federal Register of February 4, 2016 (81
FR 5898), Docket No. 2015–1345, had
several changes from the NPRM which
were addressed in the February 4, 2016,
final rule. This rule establishes RNAV
T-route T–326, which was proposed in
the NPRM but was not finalized in the
rule. The route required additional
coordination within the Southern
California Metroplex Environmental
Assessment with no changes made to
the proposed route. The environmental
study has been finalized with no
comments addressing the establishment
of T–326.
The Rule
The FAA is amending Title 14, Code
of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71
by establishing U.S. RNAV T-route T–
326 beginning at the Mission Bay, CA,
VORTAC (MZB) to the Imperial, CA,
VORTAC (IPL) to transition from the
San Diego area to the east. The route
will be used to de-conflict airway traffic
from arrivals and departures at San
Diego International Airport. The route
enhances safety through de-confliction
of airway traffic and provides routing in
limited airspace between mountainous
terrain and Mexico’s border
Regulatory Notices and Analyses
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. It, therefore: (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 only affects air traffic
procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this rule, when
promulgated, does not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this
action establishing one low altitude
RNAV T-route in the western U.S. to
function as a transition from the San
Diego area to points east, qualifies for
categorical exclusion from full
environmental impact review under the
National Environmental Policy Act in
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F,
Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures, Paragraph 5–6.5a for
Rulemaking actions that designate or
modify classes of airspace areas,
airways, routes, and reporting points
(see 14 CFR part 71, Designation of
Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace Areas;
Air Traffic Service Routes; and
Reporting Points). This action is not
expected to cause any potentially
significant environmental impacts. In
accordance with FAAO 1050.1F,
paragraph 5–2 regarding Extraordinary
Circumstances, this action has been
reviewed for factors and circumstances
in which a normally categorically
excluded action may have a significant
environmental impact requiring further
analysis, and it is determined that 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:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 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 7400.11A,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 3, 2016, and
effective September 15, 2016, is
amended as follows:
■
Paragraph 6011 United States Area
Navigation Routes.
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T–326 Mission Bay, CA to Imperial, CA (New)
Mission Bay,
VORTAC
(Lat. 32°46′55.93″ N., long. 117°13′31.49″ W.)
CA (MZB)
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Issued in Washington, DC, on December
21, 2016.
Leslie M. Swann,
Acting Manager, Airspace Policy Group.
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
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Issued: December 22, 2016.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
18 CFR Parts 375 and 388
[FR Doc. 2016–31541 Filed 1–4–17; 8:45 am]
[Docket Nos. RM16–15–000, RM15–25–001]
Regulations Implementing FAST Act
Section 61003—Critical Electric
Infrastructure Security and Amending
Critical Energy Infrastructure
Information; Availability of Certain
North American Electric Reliability
Corporation Databases to the
Commission; Correction
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
19 CFR Part 360
RIN 0625–AB09
Enforcement and Compliance,
International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This document contains
corrections to the final rule (RM16–15–
000, RM15–25–001) which published in
the Federal Register on Wednesday,
December 21, 2016 (81 FR 93732). The
final rule amended the Commission’s
regulations to implement provisions of
the Fixing America’s Surface
Transportation Act that pertain to the
designation, protection and sharing of
Critical Electric Infrastructure
Information.
SUMMARY:
Effective January 5, 2017, and is
applicable beginning December 21,
2016.
DATES:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nneka Frye, Office of the General
Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, 888 First Street NE.,
Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502–
6029, Nneka.frye@ferc.gov
Christopher MacFarlane, Office of the
General Counsel, Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First
Street NE., Washington, DC 20426,
(202) 502–6761,
Christopher.macfarlane@ferc.gov
Mark Hershfield, Office of the General
Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, 888 First Street NE.,
Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502–
8597, Mark.hershfield@ferc.gov
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Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis
System
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission.
ACTION: Final rule; correction.
AGENCY:
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On
November 17, 2016, the Commission
issued a final rule in the abovecaptioned proceeding. This document
corrects Footnote 6 in FR Doc 2016–
28322, published in the Federal
Register of December 21, 2016 (81 FR
93732), by adding the following citation
on page 93733, in the first column:
FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 32,715.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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The Department of Commerce
(the Department) is extending the Steel
Import Monitoring and Analysis (SIMA)
system until March 21, 2022. The
purpose of the SIMA system is to
provide to the public statistical data on
steel imports entering the United States
roughly five weeks earlier than it would
otherwise be available. Aggregate data
collected from the steel import licenses
are made available to the public on a
weekly basis following review by the
Department.
SUMMARY:
DATES:
Effective March 21, 2017.
For
information about the SIMA system,
please contact Julie Al-Saadawi (202)
482–1930 or Michael Rollin (202) 482–
4978.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Background
The SIMA system has operated under
its current authority since March 21,
2005. Prior to that date, authority for
steel import licensing and monitoring
was derived from Proclamation 7529 of
March 5, 2002 (67 FR 10553). Pursuant
to sections 201 and 203 of the 1974
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Trade Act, 19 U.S.C. 2251, 2253,
Proclamation 7529 implemented
safeguard measures with respect to
certain imported steel products, placing
temporary tariffs on these steel imports
and providing the steel industry time to
restructure. The monitoring system
outlined in Proclamation 7529 required
all importers of steel products to obtain
a license from the Department prior to
completing their customs entry
summary documentation. This provided
a monitoring tool to ensure that the
effectiveness of the steel safeguard
measures was not undermined by large
quantities of imports originating from
countries that were excluded from the
tariffs.
In Proclamation 7741 of December 4,
2003 (68 FR 68483), the President
terminated the steel safeguard measures,
but directed the Secretary of Commerce
to continue the monitoring system until
the earlier of March 21, 2005, or such
time as the Secretary of Commerce
established a replacement program. On
December 9, 2003, the Department
published a notice stating that the
system would continue in effect as
described in Proclamation 7741 until
March 21, 2005 (68 FR 68594). On
August 25, 2004, the Department
published an advance notice of
proposed rulemaking soliciting
comments from the public on whether
to continue the monitoring system
beyond March 21, 2005 (69 FR 52211).
The Department changed the program’s
name from the Steel Import Licensing
and Surge Monitoring program to the
Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis
(SIMA) system. The name change was
notified in the publication of the August
2004 advance notice (69 FR 52211). On
March 11, 2005, the Department
published an interim final rule
responding to the comments received
from the public and implementing a
slightly expanded version of SIMA until
March 21, 2009. That interim final rule
was followed by the publication of the
final rule on December 5, 2005 (70 FR
72373).
On December 12, 2008, a proposed
rule was published in the Federal
Register (73 FR 75624) seeking an
extension of the SIMA system through
March 21, 2013 and asking for
comments from the public. The
Department received twelve
submissions, all of which expressed
support for the extension. On March 18,
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2015-1345; Airspace Docket No. 14-AWP-13]
RIN 2120-AA66
Establishment of an Air Traffic Service (ATS) Route; Western
United States
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action establishes one low altitude Area Navigation
(RNAV) T-route in the western United States. The route establishes a
transition from the San Diego area to points east. This route promotes
operational efficiencies for users and provides connectivity to current
and proposed RNAV en route and terminal procedures.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, March 2, 2017. The Director of the
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under
title 1 Code of Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to the annual
revision of FAA Order 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments.
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can
contact the Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783. The Order is also available for inspection at the National
Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the
availability of FAA Order 7400.11A at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go
to https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_locations.html.
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on September 15.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kenneth Ready, Airspace Policy Group,
Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Authority for This Rulemaking
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 modifies the air traffic service route structure in the
north central United States to maintain the efficient flow of air
traffic.
History
On June 5, 2015, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice
of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) (80 FR 32074), Docket No. FAA-2015-1345,
to establish 13 RNAV Q-routes and one T-route originating in Los
Angeles Air Route Traffic Control Center's (ARTCC) airspace. Interested
parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by
submitting written comments on the proposal. No comments were received.
[[Page 1182]]
A final rule was published in the Federal Register February 4, 2016
(81 FR 5898), Docket No. FAA-2015-1345, addressing the 13 RNAV Q-
routes. The T-Route was not addressed in that final rule because it
required more coordination due to it being part of the Southern
California Metroplex Environmental Assessment.
The development of new RNAV Standard Instrument Departure (SID) and
Standard Terminal Arrival (STAR) routes requires incorporation of this
T-Route into the National Airspace System route structure in order to
maximize the benefits of increased safety in high volume enroute
sectors.
The Los Angeles Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) currently
does not have routes that join the Performance Based Navigation (PBN)
arrival and departure procedures. The existing conventional jet route
structure does not serve the new SID/STAR designs. Routes made up of
ground based navigational aids are not capable of delivering aircraft
onto the RNAV based arrival and departure procedures in an efficient
manner. Developing these predictable and repeatable flight paths
through a complex area confined by restricted areas will improve
throughput and safety for Los Angeles ARTCC.
This first phase of a two-phase project will align a network of Q-
Routes with the new SIDs and STARs. The Q-Route structure is projected
to optimize descent/climb profiles to/from several airports in southern
California and create segregated arrival/departure paths to reduce
airspace complexity. The T-Route in this final rule de-conflicts
current airway traffic from southern California to de-conflict with the
newly established Q-Routes and provides a route east bound along
mountainous terrain and Mexico's border.
Low altitude United States RNAV routes are published in paragraph
6011 of FAA Order 7400.11A dated August 3, 2016, and effective
September 15, 2016, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1.
The low altitude United States RNAV T-route listed in this document
will be subsequently published in the Order.
Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference
This document amends FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, and effective September 15,
2016. FAA Order 7400.11A is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists Class A,
B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and
reporting points.
Differences From the NPRM
A previous rule published in the Federal Register of February 4,
2016 (81 FR 5898), Docket No. 2015-1345, had several changes from the
NPRM which were addressed in the February 4, 2016, final rule. This
rule establishes RNAV T-route T-326, which was proposed in the NPRM but
was not finalized in the rule. The route required additional
coordination within the Southern California Metroplex Environmental
Assessment with no changes made to the proposed route. The
environmental study has been finalized with no comments addressing the
establishment of T-326.
The Rule
The FAA is amending Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 by establishing U.S. RNAV T-route T-326 beginning at the
Mission Bay, CA, VORTAC (MZB) to the Imperial, CA, VORTAC (IPL) to
transition from the San Diego area to the east. The route will be used
to de-conflict airway traffic from arrivals and departures at San Diego
International Airport. The route enhances safety through de-confliction
of airway traffic and provides routing in limited airspace between
mountainous terrain and Mexico's border
Regulatory Notices and Analyses
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.
It, therefore: (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 only affects air traffic procedures
and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when promulgated,
does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of
small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this action establishing one low
altitude RNAV T-route in the western U.S. to function as a transition
from the San Diego area to points east, qualifies for categorical
exclusion from full environmental impact review under the National
Environmental Policy Act in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F,
Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures, Paragraph 5-6.5a for
Rulemaking actions that designate or modify classes of airspace areas,
airways, routes, and reporting points (see 14 CFR part 71, Designation
of Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace Areas; Air Traffic Service Routes;
and Reporting Points). This action is not expected to cause any
potentially significant environmental impacts. In accordance with FAAO
1050.1F, paragraph 5-2 regarding Extraordinary Circumstances, this
action has been reviewed for factors and circumstances in which a
normally categorically excluded action may have a significant
environmental impact requiring further analysis, and it is determined
that 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(f), 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
7400.11A, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3,
2016, and effective September 15, 2016, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes.
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T-326 Mission Bay, CA to Imperial, CA (New)
Mission Bay, CA (MZB) VORTAC (Lat. 32[deg]46'55.93'' N., long. 117[deg]13'31.49'' W.)
HAILE, CA WP (Lat. 32[deg]46'45.70'' N., long. 117[deg]00'51.71'' W.)
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BLLYJ, CA WP (Lat. 32[deg]49'38.06'' N., long. 116[deg]45'56.45'' W.)
STAXS, CA WP (Lat. 32[deg]52'16.70'' N., long. 116[deg]32'17.69'' W.)
GILYY, CA WP (Lat. 32[deg]52'12.12'' N., long. 116[deg]21'05.24'' W.)
KUMBA, CA WP (Lat. 32[deg]45'43.18'' N., long. 116[deg]03'13.37'' W.)
Imperial, CA (IPL) VORTAC (Lat. 32[deg]44'55.92'' N., long. 115[deg]30'30.90'' W.)
Issued in Washington, DC, on December 21, 2016.
Leslie M. Swann,
Acting Manager, Airspace Policy Group.
[FR Doc. 2016-31901 Filed 1-4-17; 8:45 am]
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