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and the Nodine, MN, VORTAC. The
unaffected portions of the existing
airway would remain as charted.
All radials contained in the route
descriptions below are unchanged and
stated in True degrees.
VOR Federal airways are published in
paragraph 6010(a) of FAA Order
7400.11D dated August 8, 2019, and
effective September 15, 2019, which is
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
71.1. The ATS routes listed in this
document would be subsequently
published in the Order.
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on
September 15.
Regulatory Notices and Analyses
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. 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 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.
Environmental Review
This proposal will be subject to an
environmental analysis in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1F,
‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures’’ prior to any FAA final
regulatory action.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
§ 71.1
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:
[Amended]
2. The incorporation by reference in
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11D,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 8, 2019, and
effective September 15, 2019, is
amended as follows:
Paragraph 6010(a)
Airways.
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Domestic VOR Federal
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From Aberdeen, SD; Watertown, SD;
Redwood Falls, MN; to Rochester, MN. From
Janesville, WI; INT Janesville 112° and
Northbrook, IL, 291° radials; to Northbrook.
From Peotone, IL; INT Peotone 152° and
Brickyard, IN, 312° radials; to Brickyard.
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V–97 [Amended]
From Dolphin, FL; La Belle, FL; St.
Petersburg, FL; Seminole, FL; Pecan, GA;
Atlanta, GA; INT Atlanta 001° and Volunteer,
TN, 197° radials; Volunteer; London, KY;
Lexington, KY; Cincinnati, KY; Shelbyville,
IN; INT Shelbyville 313° and Boiler, IN, 136°
radials; Boiler; Chicago Heights, IL; to INT
Chicago Heights 358° and DuPage, IL, 101°
radials. From Nodine, MN; to Gopher, MN.
The airspace below 2,000 feet MSL outside
the United States is excluded.
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V–171 [Amended]
From Lexington, KY; INT Lexington 251°
and Louisville, KY, 114° radials; Louisville;
Terre Haute, IN; Danville, IL; Peotone, IL;
INT Peotone 281° and Joliet, IL, 173° radials;
Joliet; to Rockford, IL. From Nodine, MN;
INT Nodine 298° and Farmington, MN, 124°
radials; Farmington; Darwin, MN;
Alexandria, MN; INT Alexandria 321° and
Grand Forks, ND, 152° radials; Grand Forks;
to Roseau, MN.
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Issued in Washington, DC, on March 11,
2020.
Scott M. Rosenbloom,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations
Group.
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Docket No. 19–ANE–5]
RIN 2120–AA66
Proposed Amendment and
Establishment of Area Navigation
(RNAV) Routes; Northeastern United
States
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
V–24 [Amended]
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
REPORTING POINTS
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
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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.
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This action proposes to
amend low altitude RNAV route T–300,
and establish low altitude RNAV routes
T–391, T–393, and T–395 in the
northeastern United States. The
proposed changes would reduce the
dependency of the National Airspace
System (NAS) on ground-based
navigational systems, and assist with
the transition to a more efficient
Performance Based Navigation (PBN)
route structure. This proposal would
also provide RNAV routing in support
the FAA’s VOR Minimum Operating
Network (VOR MON) program.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before May 8, 2020.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this
proposal to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
Washington, DC 20590; telephone: 1
(800) 647–5527 or (202) 366–9826. You
must identify FAA Docket No. FAA–
2020–0186; Airspace Docket No. 19–
ANE–5 at the beginning of your
comments. You may also submit
comments through the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov.
FAA Order 7400.11D, 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 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 7400.11D at NARA, email:
fedreg.legal@nara.gov, or go to https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
ibr-locations.html.
SUMMARY:
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sean Hook, Rules and Regulations
Group, Office of Policy, Federal
Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington,
DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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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 would
expand the availability of RNAV in the
northeastern United States to improve
the efficiency of the NAS by lessening
the dependency on ground-based
navigation aids.
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–
2020–0186; Airspace Docket No. 19–
ANE–5 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–2020–0186; Airspace
Docket No. 19–ANE–5.’’ The postcard
will be date/time stamped and returned
to the commenter.
All communications received on or
before the specified comment closing
date will be considered before taking
action on the proposed rule. The
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proposal contained in this action may
be changed in light of comments
received. A report summarizing each
substantive public contact with FAA
personnel concerned with this
rulemaking will be filed in the docket.
Availability of NPRM’s
An electronic copy of this document
may be downloaded through the
internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
Recently published rulemaking
documents can also be accessed through
the FAA’s web page at https://
www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/
airspace_amendments/.
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 9:00 a.m. and
5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except federal holidays. An informal
docket may also be examined during
normal business hours at the office of
the Eastern Service Center, Federal
Aviation Administration, Room 210,
1701 Columbia Ave., College Park, GA
30337.
Availability and Summary of
Documents for Incorporation by
Reference
This document proposes to amend
FAA Order 7400.11D, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points,
dated August 8, 2019, and effective
September 15, 2019. FAA Order
7400.11D is publicly available as listed
in the ADDRESSES section of this
proposed rule. FAA Order 7400.11D
lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace
areas, air traffic service routes, and
reporting points.
The Proposal
The FAA is proposing an amendment
to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations
(14 CFR) part 71 to amend low altitude
RNAV route T–300, and establish low
altitude RNAV routes T–391, T–393,
and T–395, in the northeastern United
States. The purpose of the routes is to
expand the availability of RNAV and
improve the efficiency of the NAS by
reducing the dependency on groundbased navigation systems. The proposed
T-routes would provide RNAV
capability in the northeast U.S. where
certain VOR navigation aids are planned
for decommissioning as part of the
FAA’s VOR MON program. The
following is a general description of the
proposed routes.
T–300: T–300 is an existing route that
currently extends between the Albany,
NY (ALB) VORTAC, and the Martha’s
Vineyard, MA (MVY) VOR/DME. The
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FAA is proposing to extend T–300 north
of the Albany VORTAC to the SSENA,
NY, waypoint (WP). The SSENA, NY,
WP would be located in the vicinity of
the Massena, NY (MSS), VORTAC
which is planned for decommissioning
at a later date. The following points
would be inserted between the Albany
VORTAC and the SSENA WP: OTOLE,
NY, Fix; GASSY, NY, Fix; OPDIE, NY,
WP; UUBER, NY, WP; JONNN, NY, Fix;
and the STANK, NY, WP. T–300 would
overlie VOR Federal airway V–203
between the Albany VORTAC, and the
GASSY, NY, Fix. From that point, T–
300 would be offset to the east of V–203,
passing through the OPDIE, NY, WP;
UUBER, NY, WP; JONNN, NY, Fix; and
STANK, NY, WP, to the SSENA, NY,
WP.
The FAA also proposes to remove the
Norwich, CT (ORW), VOR/DME; the
FALMA, RI, Fix; and the Martha’s
Vineyard, MA, VOR/DME from the T–
300 route description. The Norwich
VOR/DME would be replaced by the
YANCT, CT, Fix which would be
inserted in the route description
between the NELLIE, CT, Fix, and the
MINNK, RI, Fix. The YANCT WP would
be located in the vicinity of the Norwich
VOR/DME which is planned for
decommissioning at a later date. Finally,
the current T–300 route segment that
extends between the MINNK, RI, Fix,
and the Martha’s Vineyard VOR/DME
would be removed from the route and
that end of the route would be realigned
to proceed from the MINNK Fix
southeastward to the NEWBE, RI, Fix,
and the DEEPO, MA, fix.
T–391: T–391 is a proposed new route
that would overlie VOR Federal airway
V–29 between the TUMPS, NY, Fix, and
the Massena, NY (MSS), VORTAC. T–
391 would extend between the TUMPS
Fix and the SSENA, NY, WP. The
SSENA WP would be located in the
vicinity of the Massena VORTAC, as
described under T–300, above. T–391
would include following points between
the TUMPS Fix and the SSENA WP:
Syracuse, NY (SYR), VORTAC; PAGER,
NY, Fix; BRUIN, NY, Fix; Watertown,
NY (ART), VORTAC; WILRD, NY, Fix;
and the LETUS, NY, Fix.
T–393: T–393 is a proposed new route
that would overlie VOR Federal airway
V–151 between the GAILS, MA, Fix,
and the Burlington, VT (BTV) VOR/
DME. The following points would be
included between the GAILS Fix and
the Burlington VOR/DME: INNDY, MA,
Fix; Providence, RI (PVD) VOR/DME;
FOSTY, RI, Fix; PUTNM, CT, WP;
GRIPE, MA, Fix; Gardner, MA (GDM),
VOR/DME; KEYNN, NH, WP; STRUM,
NH, Fix; UNKER, NH, Fix; MCADM,
NH, Fix; LBNON, NH, WP; ZIECH, VT,
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Fix; DAVID, VT, Fix; Montpelier, VT
(MPV), VOR/DME; CEVIB, VT, Fix; and
the POROE, VT, Fix.
The PUTNM, CT WP would be
located in the vicinity of the Putnam,
CT (PUT), VOR/DME which is planned
for decommissioning at a later date. The
KEYNN, NH, WP would be located in
the vicinity of the Keene, NH (EEN),
VORTAC which is planned for
decommissioning at a later date. The
LBNON, NH, WP would be located in
the vicinity of the Lebanon, NH (LEB),
VOR/DME which is planned for
decommissioning at a later date.
T–395: T–395 is a proposed new route
that would overlie VOR Federal airway
V–322 between the Concord, NH (CON),
VOR/DME and the BRLIN, NH, WP. The
BRLIN WP would be located in the
vicinity of the Berlin, NH (BML), VOR/
DME, which is planned for
decommissioning at a later date. The
following points would be included
between the Concord VOR/DME and the
BRLIN WP: YECKA, NH, Fix; GRUMP,
NH, Fix; LAROE, NH, Fix; NOTTY, NH,
Fix; WYLIE, ME, Fix; and the JOBBY,
NH, Fix.
United States Area Navigation routes
are published in paragraph 6011 of FAA
Order 7400.2D, dated August 8, 2019,
and effective September 15, 2019, which
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
71.1. The RNAV routes listed in the
VerDate Sep<11>2014
document would be subsequently
published in the Order. FAA Order
7400.11, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, is published yearly
and effective on September 15.
‘‘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).
Regulatory Notices and Analyses
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. 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 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.
Environmental Review
This proposal will be subject to an
environmental analysis in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1F,
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
1. The authority citation for part 71
continues to read as follows:
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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 7400.11D,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 8, 2019, and
effective September 15, 2019, is
amended as follows:
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Paragraph 6011 United States Area
Navigation Routes.
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T–300 SSENA, NY to DEEPO, MA [Amended]
SSENA, NY
WP
(Lat. 44°54′51.43″
STANK, NY
WP
(Lat. 44°47′00.00″
JONNN, NY
FIX
(Lat. 44°34′13.71″
UUBER, NY
WP
(Lat. 44°28′00.25″
OPDIE, NY
WP
(Lat. 44°16′46.05″
GASSY, NY
FIX
(Lat. 43°24′53.26″
OTOLE, NY
FIX
(Lat. 42°56′58.56″
Albany, NY (ALB)
VORTAC
(Lat. 42°44′50.21″
NELIE, CT
FIX
(Lat. 41°56′27.64″
YANTC, CT
WP
(Lat. 41°33′22.81″
MINNK, RI
FIX
(Lat. 41°21′40.67″
NEWBE, RI
FIX
(Lat. 41°12′24.39″
DEEPO, MA
FIX
(Lat. 41°06′53.96″
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074°43′21.31″
074°07′00.00″
074°01′38.96″
074°01′10.54″
074°00′14.41″
073°57′50.84″
073°51′05.77″
073°48′11.47″
072°41′18.88″
071°59′56.95″
071°25′27.20″
071°04′26.92″
070°50′09.85″
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T–391 TUMPS, NY to SSENA, NY [New]
TUMPS, NY
FIX
(Lat.
Syracuse, NY (SYR)
VORTAC
(Lat.
PAGER, NY
FIX
(Lat.
BRUIN, NY
FIX
(Lat.
Watertown, NY (ART)
VORTAC
(Lat.
WILRD, NY
FIX
(Lat.
LETUS, NY
FIX
(Lat.
SSENA, NY
WP
(Lat.
43°01′18.27″
43°09′37.87″
43°25′25.64″
43°39′59.04″
43°57′07.67″
44°15′43.61″
44°37′22.34″
44°54′51.43″
N,
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long.
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076°10′04.09″
076°12′16.41″
076°09′30.34″
076°06′55.97″
076°03′52.66″
075°47′03.12″
075°27′11.44″
074°43′21.31″
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T–393 GAILS, MA to Burlington, VT (BTV) [New]
GAILS, MA
FIX
(Lat. 41°52′08.51″
INNDY, MA
FIX
(Lat. 41°46′19.19″
Providence, RI (PVD)
VOR/DME
(Lat. 41°43′27.63″
FOSTY, RI
FIX
(Lat. 41°50′35.46″
PUTNM, CT
WP
(Lat. 41°57′19.65″
GRIPE, MA
FIX
(Lat. 42°08′08.87″
Gardner, MA (GDM)
VOR/DME
(Lat. 42°32′45.31″
KEYNN, NH
WP
(Lat. 42°47′39.99″
STRUM, NH
FIX
(Lat. 42°55′51.18″
UNKER, NH
FIX
(Lat. 43°20′55.19″
MCADM, NH
FIX
(Lat. 43°32′44.84″
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070°24′07.69″
071°05′55.93″
071°25′46.71″
071°38′31.34″
071°50′38.76″
071°54′32.47″
072°03′29.48″
072°17′30.35″
072°16′48.88″
072°14′40.50″
072°13′39.34″
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LBNON, NH
ZIECH, VT
DAVID, VT
Montpelier, VT (MPV)
CEVIB, VT
POROE, VT
Burlington, VT (BTV)
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43°40′44.43″
43°49′58.39″
43°54′35.43″
44°05′07.74″
44°11′40.96″
44°13′28.02″
44°23′49.58″
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072°12′58.18″
072°18′14.50″
072°20′53.51″
072°26′57.76″
072°42′15.29″
072°46′26.54″
073°10′57.48″
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T–395 Concord, NH (CON) to BRLIN, NH [New]
Concord, NH (CON)
VOR/DME
(Lat. 43°13′11.23″
YECKA, NH
FIX
(Lat. 43°28′08.16″
GRUMP, NH
FIX
(Lat. 43°33′05.83″
LAROE, NH
FIX
(Lat. 43°44′58.72″
NOTTY, NH
FIX
(Lat. 44°01′57.29″
WYLIE, ME
FIX
(Lat. 44°14′36.30″
JOBBY, NH
FIX
(Lat. 44°24′34.54″
BRLIN, NH
WP
(Lat. 44°38′00.82″
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071°34′31.63″
071°26′13.93″
071°23′27.86″
071°16′47.95″
071°07′11.43″
070°59′57.84″
071°04′43.11″
071°11′10.32″
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Issued in Washington, DC, on March 11,
2020.
Scott M. Rosenbloom,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations
Group.
[FR Doc. 2020–05864 Filed 3–23–20; 8:45 am]
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Federal Aviation Administration
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[Docket No. FAA–2020–0188; Airspace
Docket No. 20–ASO–9]
RIN 2120–AA66
Proposed Amendment of Air Traffic
Service (ATS) Routes J–6, Q–68, V–5,
V–49, V–243, and T–325 in the Vicinity
of Bowling Green, KY
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
This action proposes to
amend one jet route, J–6; three VHF
Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal
airways, V–5, V–49, and V–243; and two
area navigation (RNAV) routes, Q–68
and T–325. The FAA is proposing this
action due to the planned
decommissioning of the VOR portion of
the Bowling Green, KY, VOR/Tactical
Air Navigation (VORTAC) navigation
aid (NAVAID). The Bowling Green VOR
is being decommissioned in support of
the FAA’s VOR Minimum Operational
Network (MON) program.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before May 8, 2020.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this
proposal to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
Washington, DC 20590; telephone:
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You must identify FAA Docket No.
FAA–2020–0188; Airspace Docket No.
20–ASO–9 at the beginning of your
comments. You may also submit
comments through the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov.
FAA Order 7400.11D, 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 Rules
and Regulations Group, Federal
Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington,
DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783.
The Order is also available for
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Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of FAA
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Colby Abbott, Rules and Regulations
Group, Office of Policy, 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 would
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necessary to preserve the safe and
efficient flow of air traffic.
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–
2020–0188; Airspace Docket No. 20–
ASO–9) 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
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postcard on which the following
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Docket No. FAA–2020–0188; Airspace
Docket No. 20–ASO–9.’’ The postcard
will be date/time stamped and returned
to the commenter.
All communications received on or
before the specified comment closing
date 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
comment closing date. A report
summarizing each substantive public
contact with FAA personnel concerned
with this rulemaking will be filed in the
docket.
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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 57 (Tuesday, March 24, 2020)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 16582-16585]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-05864]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2020-0186; Airspace Docket No. 19-ANE-5]
RIN 2120-AA66
Proposed Amendment and Establishment of Area Navigation (RNAV)
Routes; Northeastern United States
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend low altitude RNAV route T-300,
and establish low altitude RNAV routes T-391, T-393, and T-395 in the
northeastern United States. The proposed changes would reduce the
dependency of the National Airspace System (NAS) on ground-based
navigational systems, and assist with the transition to a more
efficient Performance Based Navigation (PBN) route structure. This
proposal would also provide RNAV routing in support the FAA's VOR
Minimum Operating Network (VOR MON) program.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 8, 2020.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590; telephone: 1
(800) 647-5527 or (202) 366-9826. You must identify FAA Docket No. FAA-
2020-0186; Airspace Docket No. 19-ANE-5 at the beginning of your
comments. You may also submit comments through the internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
FAA Order 7400.11D, 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
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
7400.11D at NARA, email: [email protected], or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sean Hook, Rules and Regulations
Group, Office of Policy, 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 would expand the availability of RNAV in the
northeastern United States to improve the efficiency of the NAS by
lessening the dependency on ground-based navigation aids.
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-2020-0186; Airspace Docket No. 19-ANE-5 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-2020-0186; Airspace Docket No. 19-ANE-5.'' The
postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter.
All communications received on or before the specified comment
closing date will be considered before taking action on the proposed
rule. The proposal contained in this action may be changed in light of
comments received. A report summarizing each substantive public contact
with FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the
docket.
Availability of NPRM's
An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the
internet at https://www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's web page at https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/.
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
9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal
holidays. An informal docket may also be examined during normal
business hours at the office of the Eastern Service Center, Federal
Aviation Administration, Room 210, 1701 Columbia Ave., College Park, GA
30337.
Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference
This document proposes to amend FAA Order 7400.11D, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 8, 2019, and effective
September 15, 2019. FAA Order 7400.11D is publicly available as listed
in the ADDRESSES section of this proposed rule. FAA Order 7400.11D
lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service
routes, and reporting points.
The Proposal
The FAA is proposing an amendment to Title 14 Code of Federal
Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 to amend low altitude RNAV route T-300,
and establish low altitude RNAV routes T-391, T-393, and T-395, in the
northeastern United States. The purpose of the routes is to expand the
availability of RNAV and improve the efficiency of the NAS by reducing
the dependency on ground-based navigation systems. The proposed T-
routes would provide RNAV capability in the northeast U.S. where
certain VOR navigation aids are planned for decommissioning as part of
the FAA's VOR MON program. The following is a general description of
the proposed routes.
T-300: T-300 is an existing route that currently extends between
the Albany, NY (ALB) VORTAC, and the Martha's Vineyard, MA (MVY) VOR/
DME. The FAA is proposing to extend T-300 north of the Albany VORTAC to
the SSENA, NY, waypoint (WP). The SSENA, NY, WP would be located in the
vicinity of the Massena, NY (MSS), VORTAC which is planned for
decommissioning at a later date. The following points would be inserted
between the Albany VORTAC and the SSENA WP: OTOLE, NY, Fix; GASSY, NY,
Fix; OPDIE, NY, WP; UUBER, NY, WP; JONNN, NY, Fix; and the STANK, NY,
WP. T-300 would overlie VOR Federal airway V-203 between the Albany
VORTAC, and the GASSY, NY, Fix. From that point, T-300 would be offset
to the east of V-203, passing through the OPDIE, NY, WP; UUBER, NY, WP;
JONNN, NY, Fix; and STANK, NY, WP, to the SSENA, NY, WP.
The FAA also proposes to remove the Norwich, CT (ORW), VOR/DME; the
FALMA, RI, Fix; and the Martha's Vineyard, MA, VOR/DME from the T-300
route description. The Norwich VOR/DME would be replaced by the YANCT,
CT, Fix which would be inserted in the route description between the
NELLIE, CT, Fix, and the MINNK, RI, Fix. The YANCT WP would be located
in the vicinity of the Norwich VOR/DME which is planned for
decommissioning at a later date. Finally, the current T-300 route
segment that extends between the MINNK, RI, Fix, and the Martha's
Vineyard VOR/DME would be removed from the route and that end of the
route would be realigned to proceed from the MINNK Fix southeastward to
the NEWBE, RI, Fix, and the DEEPO, MA, fix.
T-391: T-391 is a proposed new route that would overlie VOR Federal
airway V-29 between the TUMPS, NY, Fix, and the Massena, NY (MSS),
VORTAC. T-391 would extend between the TUMPS Fix and the SSENA, NY, WP.
The SSENA WP would be located in the vicinity of the Massena VORTAC, as
described under T-300, above. T-391 would include following points
between the TUMPS Fix and the SSENA WP: Syracuse, NY (SYR), VORTAC;
PAGER, NY, Fix; BRUIN, NY, Fix; Watertown, NY (ART), VORTAC; WILRD, NY,
Fix; and the LETUS, NY, Fix.
T-393: T-393 is a proposed new route that would overlie VOR Federal
airway V-151 between the GAILS, MA, Fix, and the Burlington, VT (BTV)
VOR/DME. The following points would be included between the GAILS Fix
and the Burlington VOR/DME: INNDY, MA, Fix; Providence, RI (PVD) VOR/
DME; FOSTY, RI, Fix; PUTNM, CT, WP; GRIPE, MA, Fix; Gardner, MA (GDM),
VOR/DME; KEYNN, NH, WP; STRUM, NH, Fix; UNKER, NH, Fix; MCADM, NH, Fix;
LBNON, NH, WP; ZIECH, VT,
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Fix; DAVID, VT, Fix; Montpelier, VT (MPV), VOR/DME; CEVIB, VT, Fix; and
the POROE, VT, Fix.
The PUTNM, CT WP would be located in the vicinity of the Putnam, CT
(PUT), VOR/DME which is planned for decommissioning at a later date.
The KEYNN, NH, WP would be located in the vicinity of the Keene, NH
(EEN), VORTAC which is planned for decommissioning at a later date. The
LBNON, NH, WP would be located in the vicinity of the Lebanon, NH
(LEB), VOR/DME which is planned for decommissioning at a later date.
T-395: T-395 is a proposed new route that would overlie VOR Federal
airway V-322 between the Concord, NH (CON), VOR/DME and the BRLIN, NH,
WP. The BRLIN WP would be located in the vicinity of the Berlin, NH
(BML), VOR/DME, which is planned for decommissioning at a later date.
The following points would be included between the Concord VOR/DME and
the BRLIN WP: YECKA, NH, Fix; GRUMP, NH, Fix; LAROE, NH, Fix; NOTTY,
NH, Fix; WYLIE, ME, Fix; and the JOBBY, NH, Fix.
United States Area Navigation routes are published in paragraph
6011 of FAA Order 7400.2D, dated August 8, 2019, and effective
September 15, 2019, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1.
The RNAV routes listed in the document would be subsequently published
in the Order. FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, is published yearly and effective on September 15.
Regulatory Notices and Analyses
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.
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 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.
Environmental Review
This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``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(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 7400.11D,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 8, 2019, and
effective September 15, 2019, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes.
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T-300 SSENA, NY to DEEPO, MA [Amended]
SSENA, NY WP (Lat. 44[deg]54'51.43'' N, long. 074[deg]43'21.31'' W)
STANK, NY WP (Lat. 44[deg]47'00.00'' N, long. 074[deg]07'00.00'' W)
JONNN, NY FIX (Lat. 44[deg]34'13.71'' N, long. 074[deg]01'38.96'' W)
UUBER, NY WP (Lat. 44[deg]28'00.25'' N, long. 074[deg]01'10.54'' W)
OPDIE, NY WP (Lat. 44[deg]16'46.05'' N, long. 074[deg]00'14.41'' W)
GASSY, NY FIX (Lat. 43[deg]24'53.26'' N, long. 073[deg]57'50.84'' W)
OTOLE, NY FIX (Lat. 42[deg]56'58.56'' N, long. 073[deg]51'05.77'' W)
Albany, NY (ALB) VORTAC (Lat. 42[deg]44'50.21'' N, long. 073[deg]48'11.47'' W)
NELIE, CT FIX (Lat. 41[deg]56'27.64'' N, long. 072[deg]41'18.88'' W)
YANTC, CT WP (Lat. 41[deg]33'22.81'' N, long. 071[deg]59'56.95'' W)
MINNK, RI FIX (Lat. 41[deg]21'40.67'' N, long. 071[deg]25'27.20'' W)
NEWBE, RI FIX (Lat. 41[deg]12'24.39'' N, long. 071[deg]04'26.92'' W)
DEEPO, MA FIX (Lat. 41[deg]06'53.96'' N, long. 070[deg]50'09.85'' W)
T-391 TUMPS, NY to SSENA, NY [New]
TUMPS, NY FIX (Lat. 43[deg]01'18.27'' N, long. 076[deg]10'04.09'' W)
Syracuse, NY (SYR) VORTAC (Lat. 43[deg]09'37.87'' N, long. 076[deg]12'16.41'' W)
PAGER, NY FIX (Lat. 43[deg]25'25.64'' N, long. 076[deg]09'30.34'' W)
BRUIN, NY FIX (Lat. 43[deg]39'59.04'' N, long. 076[deg]06'55.97'' W)
Watertown, NY (ART) VORTAC (Lat. 43[deg]57'07.67'' N, long. 076[deg]03'52.66'' W)
WILRD, NY FIX (Lat. 44[deg]15'43.61'' N, long. 075[deg]47'03.12'' W)
LETUS, NY FIX (Lat. 44[deg]37'22.34'' N, long. 075[deg]27'11.44'' W)
SSENA, NY WP (Lat. 44[deg]54'51.43'' N, long. 074[deg]43'21.31'' W)
T-393 GAILS, MA to Burlington, VT (BTV) [New]
GAILS, MA FIX (Lat. 41[deg]52'08.51'' N, long. 070[deg]24'07.69'' W)
INNDY, MA FIX (Lat. 41[deg]46'19.19'' N, long. 071[deg]05'55.93'' W)
Providence, RI (PVD) VOR/DME (Lat. 41[deg]43'27.63'' N, long. 071[deg]25'46.71'' W)
FOSTY, RI FIX (Lat. 41[deg]50'35.46'' N, long. 071[deg]38'31.34'' W)
PUTNM, CT WP (Lat. 41[deg]57'19.65'' N, long. 071[deg]50'38.76'' W)
GRIPE, MA FIX (Lat. 42[deg]08'08.87'' N, long. 071[deg]54'32.47'' W)
Gardner, MA (GDM) VOR/DME (Lat. 42[deg]32'45.31'' N, long. 072[deg]03'29.48'' W)
KEYNN, NH WP (Lat. 42[deg]47'39.99'' N, long. 072[deg]17'30.35'' W)
STRUM, NH FIX (Lat. 42[deg]55'51.18'' N, long. 072[deg]16'48.88'' W)
UNKER, NH FIX (Lat. 43[deg]20'55.19'' N, long. 072[deg]14'40.50'' W)
MCADM, NH FIX (Lat. 43[deg]32'44.84'' N, long. 072[deg]13'39.34'' W)
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LBNON, NH WP (Lat. 43[deg]40'44.43'' N, long. 072[deg]12'58.18'' W)
ZIECH, VT FIX (Lat. 43[deg]49'58.39'' N, long. 072[deg]18'14.50'' W)
DAVID, VT FIX (Lat. 43[deg]54'35.43'' N, long. 072[deg]20'53.51'' W)
Montpelier, VT (MPV) VOR/DME (Lat. 44[deg]05'07.74'' N, long. 072[deg]26'57.76'' W)
CEVIB, VT FIX (Lat. 44[deg]11'40.96'' N, long. 072[deg]42'15.29'' W)
POROE, VT FIX (Lat. 44[deg]13'28.02'' N, long. 072[deg]46'26.54'' W)
Burlington, VT (BTV) VOR/DME (Lat. 44[deg]23'49.58'' N, long. 073[deg]10'57.48'' W)
T-395 Concord, NH (CON) to BRLIN, NH [New]
Concord, NH (CON) VOR/DME (Lat. 43[deg]13'11.23'' N, long. 071[deg]34'31.63'' W)
YECKA, NH FIX (Lat. 43[deg]28'08.16'' N, long. 071[deg]26'13.93'' W)
GRUMP, NH FIX (Lat. 43[deg]33'05.83'' N, long. 071[deg]23'27.86'' W)
LAROE, NH FIX (Lat. 43[deg]44'58.72'' N, long. 071[deg]16'47.95'' W)
NOTTY, NH FIX (Lat. 44[deg]01'57.29'' N, long. 071[deg]07'11.43'' W)
WYLIE, ME FIX (Lat. 44[deg]14'36.30'' N, long. 070[deg]59'57.84'' W)
JOBBY, NH FIX (Lat. 44[deg]24'34.54'' N, long. 071[deg]04'43.11'' W)
BRLIN, NH WP (Lat. 44[deg]38'00.82'' N, long. 071[deg]11'10.32'' W)
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Issued in Washington, DC, on March 11, 2020.
Scott M. Rosenbloom,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2020-05864 Filed 3-23-20; 8:45 am]
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