Proposed Amendment to Federal Airways Amber 15 (A-15), V-444, J-502, and J-511; Alaska and Establishment of Q-Routes, 60108-60110 [2020-20954]
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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 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.
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.
[Amended]
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas
Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More
Above the Surface of the Earth.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2020–0567; Airspace
Docket No. 20–AAL–15]
RIN 2120–AA66
Proposed Amendment to Federal
Airways Amber 15 (A–15), V–444, J–
502, and J–511; Alaska and
Establishment of Q-Routes
This action proposes to
amend Federal airways J–502, and J–511
in Alaska. It also proposes to establish
2 Q routes, Q–902, and Q–811. The
modifications are necessary due to the
decommissioning of the Burwash NonDirectional Beacon (NDB) in Yukon
Territory, Canada, which provided
navigation guidance for portions of the
affected routes. The Burwash NDB was
decommissioned effective March 26,
2020 due to ongoing maintenance
problems and logistic issues.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before November 9, 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–
2020–0567; Airspace Docket No. 20–
AAL–15 at the beginning of your
comments. You may also submit
comments through the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov.
FAA Order 7400.11E, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, and
subsequent amendments can be viewed
online at https://www.faa.gov/air_
traffic/publications/. For further
SUMMARY:
The Proposed Amendment
2. The incorporation by reference in
14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation
Administration Order 7400.11E,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated July 21, 2020, and
effective September 15, 2020, is
amended as follows:
[FR Doc. 2020–21001 Filed 9–23–20; 8:45 am]
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Supplemental notice of
proposed rulemaking (SNPRM).
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (air).
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Issued in College Park, Georgia, on
September 18, 2020.
Matthew N. Cathcart,
Manager, Airspace & Procedures Team North,
Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic
Organization.
AGENCY:
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
§ 71.1
AEA PA E5 Toughkenamon, PA [New]
New Garden Airport, PA
(Lat. 39°49′50″ N, long. 75°46′11″ W)
That airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface within a 7-mile radius
of New Garden Airport.
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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
inspection at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of FAA
Order 7400.11E at NARA, email:
fedreg.legal@nara.gov or go to https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
ibr-locations.html.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Christopher McMullin, 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
modify the route structure as necessary
to preserve the safe and efficient flow of
air traffic within the National Airspace
System.
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–
2020–0567; Airspace Docket No. 20–
AAL–15) 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
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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–2020–0567; Airspace
Docket No. 20–AAL–15.’’ 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.
Availability of NPRMs
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 Western Service Center, Operations
Support Group, Federal Aviation
Administration, 2200 South 216th St.,
Des Moines, WA 98198.
Availability and Summary of
Documents for Incorporation by
Reference
This document proposes to amend
FAA Order 7400.11E, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points,
dated July 21, 2020, and effective
September 15, 2020. FAA Order
7400.11D is publicly available as listed
in the ADDRESSES section of this
document. FAA Order 7400.11E lists
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
air traffic service routes, and reporting
points.
Background
The FAA published a notice of
proposed rulemaking for Docket No.
FAA–2020–0567 in the Federal Register
(85 FR 38799; June 29, 2020) proposing
to amend and remove several Federal
airways in Alaska to reflect route
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changes being made due to the
decommissioning of the Burwash NDB.
Interested parties were invited to
participate in this rulemaking effort by
submitting written comments on the
proposal. No comments were received.
Subsequent to publication of the
NPRM, the FAA determined that further
amendments to J–502 and J–511 were
required. These amendments would
remove the segments contained within
Canada and would ensure a ground
based method of navigation is available
within the National Airspace System.
Additionally, the FAA is in the process
of transitioning to Next Generation Air
Transportation (NEXTGEN). This
process provides satellite based
navigational routes to replace or
augment the ground base navigation
system. The FAA proposes to establish
two Q routes, Q–811 and Q–902, which
would overlay J–502 and J–511 to
mitigate the route segments that cannot
be supported by ground based
navigational facilities.
The Proposal
The FAA is proposing an amendment
to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations
(14 CFR) part 71 to amend Federal
airways J–502, and J–511, and add
Alaska Air Navigational routes Q–811
and Q–902. The proposed airway
actions are described below.
J–502: J–502 currently extends
between Seattle, WA and Kotzebue, AK.
The FAA proposes to remove the
segment between Sister Island, AK,
VORTAC and Northway, AK, VORTAC.
The unaffected portions of the existing
route would remain as charted.
J–511: J–511 currently extends
between Dillingham, AK and Burwash
Landing, YT, Canada, NDB. The FAA
proposes to remove the segment
between Gulkana VORTAC and
Burwash Landing, YT, Canada. The
unaffected portions of the existing route
would remain as charted.
Q–811: The FAA proposes to establish
Q–811 to overly the existing J–511 to
mitigate the route segments that cannot
be supported by ground navigational
facilities. Q–811 would start at
Dillingham, AK and terminate at the
newly established waypoint of IGSOM,
which was established to replace the
Burwash NDB.
Q–902: The FAA proposes to create
Q–902 to overlay the existing J–502 in
its entirety, to mitigate route segments
that cannot be supported by ground
navigation facilities. Q–902 would start
at Seattle, WA and terminate at
Kotzebue, AK, excluding that airspace
in Canada.
Jet routes are published in paragraph
2004 and United States Area Navigation
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Routes are published in paragraph 2006,
of FAA Order 7400.11E dated July 21,
2020, and effective September 15, 2020,
which is incorporated by reference in 14
CFR part 71.1. The Federal airways
listed in this document will 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
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 7400.11E,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
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Points, dated July 21, 2020 and effective
September 15, 2020, is amended as
follows:
Paragraph 2004
Jet Routes.
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J–502
[Amended]
From Seattle, WA; via Victoria, BC,
Canada; Port Hardy, BC, Canada; Annette
Island, AK; Level Island, AK; Sisters Island;
and then; Northway, AK; Fairbanks, AK; to
Kotzebue, AK, excluding the airspace within
Canada.
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Q–811 DILLINGHAM, AK TO IGSOM [NEW]
DILLINGHAM, AK (DLG)
VOR/DME
KOWOK, AK
FIX
SAHOK, AK
FIX
FAGIN, AK
WP
NONDA, AK
WP
AMOTT, AK
WP
GASTO, AK
WP
ANCHORAGE, AK (TED)
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GULKANA, AK (GKN)
TOVAD, CAN
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Issued in Washington, DC, on September
18, 2020.
Scott M. Rosenbloom,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations
Group.
[FR Doc. 2020–20954 Filed 9–23–20; 8:45 am]
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COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING
COMMISSION
RIN 3038–AE67
Bankruptcy Regulations
Commodity Futures Trading
Commission.
ACTION: Supplemental notice of
proposed rulemaking.
AGENCY:
In April of 2020, the
Commodity Futures Trading
Commission (the ‘‘Commission’’)
SUMMARY:
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proposed amendments to its regulations
governing bankruptcy proceedings of
commodity brokers. In light of
comments on the proposed
amendments, the Commission is
proposing a revision of the proposed
amendments with respect to a particular
issue, specifically, efforts to foster a
resolution proceeding under Title II of
the Dodd-Frank Act.
Comments must be received on
or before October 26, 2020.
DATES:
You may submit comments,
identified by ‘‘Part 190 Bankruptcy
Regulations’’ and RIN number 3038–
AE67, by any of the following methods:
• CFTC Comments Portal: https://
comments.cftc.gov. Select the ‘‘Submit
Comments’’ link for this rulemaking and
follow the instructions on the Public
Comment Form.
• Mail: Send to Christopher
Kirkpatrick, Secretary of the
Commission, Commodity Futures
Trading Commission, Three Lafayette
ADDRESSES:
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(ANN)
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DOOZI, AK
LEVEL ISLAND, AK (LVD)
HOODS, AK
SISTERS ISLAND, AK (SSR)
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NORTHWAY, AK (ORT)
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J–511 [Amended]
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Centre, 1155 21st Street NW,
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same instructions as for Mail, above.
Please submit your comments using
only one of these methods. To avoid
possible delays with mail or in-person
deliveries, submissions through the
CFTC Comments Portal are encouraged.
All comments must be submitted in
English, or if not, accompanied by an
English translation. Comments will be
posted as received to https://
comments.cftc.gov. You should submit
only information that you wish to make
available publicly. If you wish the
Commission to consider information
that you believe is exempt from
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[FR Doc No: 2020-20954]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2020-0567; Airspace Docket No. 20-AAL-15]
RIN 2120-AA66
Proposed Amendment to Federal Airways Amber 15 (A-15), V-444, J-
502, and J-511; Alaska and Establishment of Q-Routes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM).
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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend Federal airways J-502, and J-511
in Alaska. It also proposes to establish 2 Q routes, Q-902, and Q-811.
The modifications are necessary due to the decommissioning of the
Burwash Non-Directional Beacon (NDB) in Yukon Territory, Canada, which
provided navigation guidance for portions of the affected routes. The
Burwash NDB was decommissioned effective March 26, 2020 due to ongoing
maintenance problems and logistic issues.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 9, 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-2020-0567; Airspace Docket No. 20-AAL-15 at the beginning of your
comments. You may also submit comments through the internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
FAA Order 7400.11E, 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 inspection at the National
Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the
availability of FAA Order 7400.11E at NARA, email:
[email protected] or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher McMullin, 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 modify the route structure as necessary to
preserve the safe and efficient flow of air traffic within the National
Airspace System.
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-2020-0567; Airspace Docket No. 20-AAL-15) 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
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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-2020-0567; Airspace Docket No. 20-AAL-15.'' 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.
Availability of NPRMs
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 Western Service Center, Operations
Support Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 2200 South 216th St.,
Des Moines, WA 98198.
Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference
This document proposes to amend FAA Order 7400.11E, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, dated July 21, 2020, and effective
September 15, 2020. FAA Order 7400.11D is publicly available as listed
in the ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11E lists
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and
reporting points.
Background
The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking for Docket No.
FAA-2020-0567 in the Federal Register (85 FR 38799; June 29, 2020)
proposing to amend and remove several Federal airways in Alaska to
reflect route changes being made due to the decommissioning of the
Burwash NDB. Interested parties were invited to participate in this
rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal. No
comments were received.
Subsequent to publication of the NPRM, the FAA determined that
further amendments to J-502 and J-511 were required. These amendments
would remove the segments contained within Canada and would ensure a
ground based method of navigation is available within the National
Airspace System. Additionally, the FAA is in the process of
transitioning to Next Generation Air Transportation (NEXTGEN). This
process provides satellite based navigational routes to replace or
augment the ground base navigation system. The FAA proposes to
establish two Q routes, Q-811 and Q-902, which would overlay J-502 and
J-511 to mitigate the route segments that cannot be supported by ground
based navigational facilities.
The Proposal
The FAA is proposing an amendment to Title 14 Code of Federal
Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 to amend Federal airways J-502, and J-511,
and add Alaska Air Navigational routes Q-811 and Q-902. The proposed
airway actions are described below.
J-502: J-502 currently extends between Seattle, WA and Kotzebue,
AK. The FAA proposes to remove the segment between Sister Island, AK,
VORTAC and Northway, AK, VORTAC. The unaffected portions of the
existing route would remain as charted.
J-511: J-511 currently extends between Dillingham, AK and Burwash
Landing, YT, Canada, NDB. The FAA proposes to remove the segment
between Gulkana VORTAC and Burwash Landing, YT, Canada. The unaffected
portions of the existing route would remain as charted.
Q-811: The FAA proposes to establish Q-811 to overly the existing
J-511 to mitigate the route segments that cannot be supported by ground
navigational facilities. Q-811 would start at Dillingham, AK and
terminate at the newly established waypoint of IGSOM, which was
established to replace the Burwash NDB.
Q-902: The FAA proposes to create Q-902 to overlay the existing J-
502 in its entirety, to mitigate route segments that cannot be
supported by ground navigation facilities. Q-902 would start at
Seattle, WA and terminate at Kotzebue, AK, excluding that airspace in
Canada.
Jet routes are published in paragraph 2004 and United States Area
Navigation Routes are published in paragraph 2006, of FAA Order
7400.11E dated July 21, 2020, and effective September 15, 2020, which
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR part 71.1. The Federal airways
listed in this document will 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 7400.11E,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
[[Page 60110]]
Points, dated July 21, 2020 and effective September 15, 2020, is
amended as follows:
Paragraph 2004 Jet Routes.
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J-502 [Amended]
From Seattle, WA; via Victoria, BC, Canada; Port Hardy, BC,
Canada; Annette Island, AK; Level Island, AK; Sisters Island; and
then; Northway, AK; Fairbanks, AK; to Kotzebue, AK, excluding the
airspace within Canada.
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J-511 [Amended]
From Dillingham, AK; via INT Dillingham 059[deg] and Anchorage,
AK 247[deg] radials, to Anchorage, AK; Gulkana, AK.
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Paragraph 2006 United States Area Navigation Routes.
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Q-811 Dillingham, AK to IGSOM [New]
DILLINGHAM, AK (DLG) VOR/DME (Lat. 58[deg]59'39.24'' N, long. 158[deg]33'07.99'' W)
KOWOK, AK FIX (Lat. 59[deg]12'31.22'' N, long. 157[deg]50'52.40'' W)
SAHOK, AK FIX (Lat. 59[deg]34'38.92'' N, long. 156[deg]35'01.99'' W)
FAGIN, AK WP (Lat. 59[deg]51'56.15'' N, long. 155[deg]32'43.30'' W)
NONDA, AK WP (Lat. 60[deg]19'15.50'' N, long. 153[deg]47'57.60'' W)
AMOTT, AK WP (Lat. 60[deg]52'26.59'' N, long. 151[deg]22'23.60'' W)
GASTO, AK WP (Lat. 60[deg]56'38.36'' N, long. 151[deg]02'43.16'' W)
ANCHORAGE, AK (TED) VOR/DME (Lat. 61[deg]10'04.32'' N, long. 149[deg]57'36.51'' W)
GULKANA, AK (GKN) VOR/DME (Lat. 62[deg]09'13.51'' N, long. 145[deg]26'50.51'' W)
TOVAD, CAN FIX (Lat. 61[deg]37'45.02'' N, long. 140[deg]58'54.31'' W)
IGSOM, CAN WP (Lat. 61[deg]22'14.38'' N, long. 139[deg]02'23.81'' W)
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Q-902 SEATTLE, WA to KOTZEBUE, AK [New]
SEATTLE, WA (SEA) VORTAC (Lat. 47[deg]26'07.34'' N, long. 122[deg]18'34.62'' W)
ORCUS, WA WP (Lat. 48[deg]20'39.54'' N, long. 123[deg]07'44.01'' W)
VICTORIA, CAN (YYJ) VOR/DME (Lat. 48[deg]43'37.34'' N, long. 123[deg]29'03.69'' W)
ARRUE, CAN INT (Lat. 49[deg]04'23.00'' N, long. 124[deg]07'47.00'' W)
ROYST, CAN INT (Lat. 49[deg]35'29.00'' N, long. 125[deg]07'35.00'' W)
PORT HARDY, CAN (YZT) VOR/DME (Lat. 50[deg]41'02.90'' N, long. 127[deg]21'55.10'' W)
PRYCE, CAN INT (Lat. 52[deg]14'17.00'' N, long. 128[deg]45'00.00'' W)
DUGGS, CAN INT (Lat. 53[deg]02'05.00'' N, long. 129[deg]30'12.00'' W)
HANRY, CAN INT (Lat. 54[deg]36'23.00'' N, long. 131[deg]05'36.00'' W)
ANNETTE ISLAND, AK (ANN) VOR/DME (Lat. 55[deg]03'37.47'' N, long. 131[deg]34'42.24'' W)
GESTI, AK INT (Lat. 55[deg]25'57.47'' N, long. 131[deg]57'50.40'' W)
DOOZI, AK WP (Lat. 55[deg]37'57.14'' N, long. 132[deg]10'28.73'' W)
LEVEL ISLAND, AK (LVD) VOR/DME (Lat. 56[deg]28'03.75'' N, long. 133[deg]04'59.21'' W)
HOODS, AK WP (Lat. 57[deg]44'34.56'' N, long. 134[deg]40'53.66'' W)
SISTERS ISLAND, AK (SSR) VORTAC (Lat. 58[deg]10'39.58'' N, long. 135[deg]15'31.91'' W)
IGSOM, CAN WP (Lat. 61[deg]22'14.38'' N, long. 139[deg]02'23.81'' W)
AYZOL, AK WP (Lat. 62[deg]28'16.15'' N, long. 141[deg]00'00.00'' W)
NORTHWAY, AK (ORT) VORTAC (Lat. 62[deg]56'49.92'' N, long. 141[deg]54'45.39'' W)
RDFLG, AK WP (Lat. 63[deg]35'27.26'' N, long. 143[deg]51'00.14'' W)
HRDNG, AK WP (Lat. 64[deg]18'04.42'' N, long. 146[deg]12'01.50'' W)
FAIRBANKS, AK (FAI) VORTAC (Lat. 64[deg]48'00.25'' N, long. 148[deg]00'43.11'' W)
KOTZEBUE, AK (OTZ) VOR/DME (Lat. 66[deg]53'08.46'' N, long. 162[deg]32'23.77'' W)
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Issued in Washington, DC, on September 18, 2020.
Scott M. Rosenbloom,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2020-20954 Filed 9-23-20; 8:45 am]
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