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FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3)
does not warrant preparation of a
regulatory evaluation as the anticipated
impact is so minimal. Since this is a
routine matter that will only affect air
traffic procedures and air navigation, it
is certified that this rule, when
promulgated, would 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 qualifies for categorical exclusion
under the National Environmental
Policy Act in accordance with FAA
Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental
Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’
paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action
is not expected to cause any potentially
significant environmental impacts, and
no extraordinary circumstances exist
that warrant preparation of an
environmental assessment.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (air).
Adoption of the Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
REPORTING POINTS
1. The authority citation for 14 CFR
part 71 continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(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
Points, dated July 21, 2020, and
effective September 15, 2020, is
amended as follows:
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ANM MT E2 Kalispell, MT [Amended]
Glacier Park International Airport, MT
(Lat. 48°18′38″ N, long. 114°15′22″ W)
That airspace extending upward from the
surface within a 4.3-mile radius of the
airport, and within 1.2 miles each side of the
032° bearing from the airport, extending from
the 4.3-mile radius to 5.6 miles northeast of
Glacier Park International Airport. This Class
E airspace area is effective during the specific
dates and times established, in advance, by
a Notice to Airmen. The effective date and
time will thereafter be continuously
published in the Chart Supplement.
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas
Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More
Above the Surface of the Earth.
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ANM MT E5 Kalispell, MT [Amended]
Glacier Park International Airport, MT
(Lat. 48°18′38″ N, long. 114°15′22″ W)
That airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface within a 7.5-mile
radius of the airport, and within 2.3 miles
each side of the 138° bearing from the airport,
extending from the 7.5-mile radius to 13.4
miles southeast of the airport, and within 2
miles each side of the 215° bearing from the
airport, extending from the 7.5-mile radius to
19.5 miles southwest of the airport; and that
airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet
above the surface within a 25-mile radius of
the airport beginning at the 270° bearing from
the airport, clockwise to the 090° bearing
from the airport, thence along the 090°
bearing to 45 miles east of the airport, thence
within a 45-mile radius of the airport
clockwise to the 270° bearing from the
airport, thence along the 270° bearing to the
point of beginning, 25 miles west of Glacier
Park International Airport.
Issued in Seattle, Washington, on
December 7, 2020.
B.G. Chew,
Acting Group Manager, Operations Support
Group, Western Service Center.
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Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Areas
Designated as a Surface Area.
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ANM MT D Kalispell, MT [Amended]
Glacier Park International Airport, MT
(Lat. 48°18′38″ N, long. 114°15′22″ W)
That airspace extending upward from the
surface to and including 5,500 feet MSL
within a 4.3-mile radius of the airport, and
within 1.2 miles each side of the 032° bearing
from the airport, extending from the 4.3-mile
radius to 5.6 miles northeast of Glacier Park
International Airport. This Class D airspace
area is effective during the specific dates and
times established, in advance, by a Notice to
Airmen. The effective date and time will
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Chart Supplement.
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2019–0660; Airspace
Docket No. 18–AWP–13]
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Amendment and Establishment of
Multiple Air Traffic Service Routes;
Western United States
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
AGENCY:
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ACTION:
Final rule.
This action modifies two high
altitude United States Area Navigation
(RNAV) Air Traffic Service (ATS) routes
(Q–13 and Q–15), establishes one high
altitude RNAV ATS route (Q–174), and
establishes five low altitude RNAV ATS
routes (T–338, T–357, T–359, T–361,
and T–363) in the western United
States. These Q and T routes facilitate
the movement of aircraft to, from, and
through the Las Vegas terminal area.
Additionally, the routes promote
operational efficiencies for users and
provide connectivity to RNAV enroute
procedures while enhancing capacity
for adjacent airports.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC,
February 25, 2021. 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 7400.11E,
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:
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:
SUMMARY:
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
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safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
airspace. This regulation is within the
scope of that authority as it supports
modifying, removing, and establishing
the air traffic service route structure in
the western United States to maintain
the efficient flow of air traffic.
History
The FAA published a notice of
proposed rulemaking in the Federal
Register for Docket No. FAA–2019–0660
(84 FR 50800; September 26, 2019), to
amend two high altitude RNAV ATS
routes (Q–13 and Q–15), establish one
high altitude RNAV ATS route (Q–174),
and establish five low altitude RNAV
ATS routes (T–338, T–357, T–359, T–
361, and T–363) in the western United
States. Interested parties were invited to
participate in this rulemaking effort by
submitting written comments on the
proposal. No comments were received.
United States Area Navigation Routes
are published in paragraph 2006 and
6011, of FAA Order 7400.11E dated July
21, 2020, and effective September 15,
2020, which is incorporated by
reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The RNAV
routes 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
7400.11E, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated July 21, 2020,
and effective September 15, 2020. FAA
Order 7400.11E 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.
The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by
amending high altitude RNAV ATS
routes Q–13 and Q–15; establishing high
altitude RNAV ATS route Q–174, and
establishing low altitude RNAV ATS
routes T–338, T–357, T–359, T–361, and
T–363. The route changes are outlined
below.
Q–13: Q–13 is amended to begin at
the El Paso, TX, VORTAC (ELP) and end
at the PAWLI, OR, waypoint (WP).
Moving Q–13 to the west and beginning
the route at the El Paso, TX, VORTAC
(ELP) segregates overflight traffic on Q–
13 from McCarran International Airport
(KLAS) arrival and departure traffic on
the new KLAS COKTL Standard
Terminal Arrival Route (STAR) and
KLAS JOHKR Standard Instrument
Departure (SID). By segregating the Qroute from inbound and outbound
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traffic, KLAS departures can be assigned
requested altitudes sooner. This also
allows Oakland Air Route Traffic
Control Center (ARTCC) to deliver
KLAS arrival traffic to Los Angeles
ARTCC at higher altitudes than current
state, and provides the opportunity for
optimized profile descents.
Q–15: Q–15 is amended to add the
SOTOO, NV, WP; the HOUZZ, NV, WP;
FUULL, NV, WP; and the SKANN, NV,
WP between the DOVEE, NV, WP and
the LOMIA, NV, WP. The purpose of
this routing is to segregate overflight
traffic on Q–15 from Las Vegas
McCarran (KLAS) arrival and departure
traffic.
Q–174: Q–174 is established between
the NTELL, CA, WP to the FLCHR, NV,
WP. Q–174 provides connectivity from
the California Bay Area airports to Las
Vegas McCarran and North Las Vegas
airports. This route also provides an
efficient path to navigate around active
special use airspace and facilitate arrival
sequencing to Las Vegas McCarran and
satellite airports.
T–338: T–338 is established between
the DSIRE, NV, WP to the BOEGY, AZ,
WP. T–338 provides a lateral path for
arrivals and departures to the North Las
Vegas Airport (KVGT), Boulder City
Municipal Airport (KBVU) and KLAS.
Additionally, it serves propeller aircraft
arriving at KVGT and KLAS from points
east or that are departing from KVGT
and KLAS to points east.
T–357: T–357 is established between
the KONNG, NV, WP to the DSIRE, NV,
WP. T–357 provides a predictable and
repeatable path for overflights through
the Las Vegas TRACON airspace and
serves as an arrival/departure airway for
KVGT, Henderson Executive Airport
(KHND), KBVU, and KLAS aircraft.
T–359: T–359 is established from the
DANBY, CA, WP to the DSIRE, NV, WP.
T–359 provides a predictable and
repeatable path for overflights through
the Las Vegas TRACON airspace and
serve as an arrival/departure airway for
KVGT, KHND, KBVU, and KLAS
aircraft. T–359 reduces the current
requirement for air traffic control
facilities to issue radar vectors or
itinerant routing for KVGT arrivals/
departures or overflights.
T–361: T–361 is established from the
BOEGY, AZ, WP to the Mormon Mesa,
NV, VORTAC (MMM). T–361 provides
a predictable and repeatable flight path
for aircraft flying through the Las Vegas
TRACON airspace and to serve as an
arrival/departure airway for KLAS,
KVGT, KBVU, and KHND. T–361
reduces the current requirement for air
traffic control facilities to issue radar
vectors or itinerant routing for KLAS
and KHND.
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T–363: T–363 is established from the
DICSA, NV, FIX to the Mormon Mesa,
NV, VORTAC (MMM). T–363 provides
a predictable and repeatable path for
propeller-driven arrivals and departures
to and from KHND, KBVU, and KLAS to
and from points north and northeast.
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
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 the
actions of amending two high RNAV
ATS routes (Q–13 and Q–15),
establishing one high RNAV ATS route
(Q–174) in the western United States
qualify for categorical exclusion under
the National Environmental Policy Act
and its implementing regulations at 40
CFR part 1500, and in accordance with
FAA Order 1050.1F, Environmental
Impacts: Policies and Procedures,
paragraph 5–6.5a, which categorically
excludes from further environmental
impact review 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). As such, these
actions are not expected to cause any
potentially significant environmental
impacts. In accordance with FAA Order
1050.1F, paragraph 5–2 regarding
Extraordinary Circumstances, the FAA
has reviewed these actions for factors
and circumstances in which a normally
categorically excluded action may have
a significant environmental impact
requiring further analysis. The FAA has
determined that no extraordinary
circumstances exist warranting
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preparation of an environmental
assessment or environmental impact
study for the amendments of RNAV
ATS routes Q–13 and Q–15, or the
establishment Q–174. Environmental
impact review of these Q routes was
separately conducted and documented
in a Categorical Exclusion Declaration
document signed on June 15, 2020. The
establishment of five low altitude RNAV
ATS routes (T–338, T–357, T–359, T–
361, and T–363) in the western U.S. was
reviewed and analyzed for potential
environmental impacts in the FAA’s
Environmental Assessment (EA) and
Finding of No Significant Impact
(FONSI) for The Las Vegas Metroplex
Project, signed on July 7, 2020. The EA,
FONSI, and Notice of Availability can
Q–13 El Paso, TX
El Paso, TX (ELP)
VERNO, AZ
NABOB, AZ
Drake, AZ (DRK)
WOTRO, AZ
PRFUM, AZ
HOUZZ, NV
FUULL, NV
SKANN, NV
LOMIA, NV
RUFUS, CA
PAWLI, OR
be found at https://
www.metroplexenvironmental.com/las_
metroplex/las_docs.html.
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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (air).
§ 71.1
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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(Lat. 36°13′03.54″ N, long. 114°50′39.84″
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WP
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WP
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14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11E,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated July 21, 2020 and effective
September 15, 2020, is amended as
follows:
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(Lat. 36°17′22.55″
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(Lat. 36°36′43.75″
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SKANN, NV
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Compensation Programs, U.S.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Antonio Rios, Director, Division of
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of Workers’ Compensation Programs,
(202)-693–0040, rios.antonio@dol.gov.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
ADDRESSES:
I. Background of This Rulemaking
The Longshore and Harbor Workers’
Compensation Act (LHWCA or Act), 33
U.S.C. 901–50, establishes a
comprehensive federal workers’
compensation system for an employee’s
disability or death arising in the course
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of covered maritime employment.
Metro. Stevedore Co. v. Rambo, 515 U.S.
291, 294 (1995). The Act’s provisions
have been extended to (1) contractors
working on military bases or U.S.
government contracts outside the
United States (Defense Base Act, 42
U.S.C. 1651–54); (2) employees of
nonappropriated fund instrumentalities
(Nonappropriated Fund
Instrumentalities Act, 5 U.S.C. 8171–
73); (3) employees engaged in
operations that extract natural resources
from the outer continental shelf (Outer
Continental Shelf Lands Act, 43 U.S.C.
1333(b)); and (4) private employees in
the District of Columbia injured prior to
July 26, 1982 (District of Columbia
Workers’ Compensation Act of May 17,
1928, Public Law 70–419 (formerly
codified at 36 DC Code 501 et seq.
(1973) (repealed 1979)). Consequently,
the Act and its extensions cover a broad
range of claims for injuries that occur
throughout the United States and
around the world.
OWCP’s sound administration of
these programs involves periodic
reexamination of the procedures used
for claims processing and related issues.
OWCP has identified three areas where
improvements can be made. The first is
expanding electronic filing and
requiring private parties to transmit all
documents and information to OWCP
electronically, except when the
individual does not have a computer,
lacks access to the internet, or lacks the
ability to utilize the internet. Receiving
documents and information in
electronic form speeds claims
administration and simplifies
recordkeeping requirements. The
second is streamlining settlement
procedures. This too should speed the
settlement-approval process and lessen
the parties’ burdens to submit multiple
documents to have a settlement
considered. Finally, OWCP is updating
its existing penalty regulations and
filling a gap by proposing a procedural
scheme for employers to challenge
penalties assessed against them. These
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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 240 (Monday, December 14, 2020)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 80598-80601]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-27339]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2019-0660; Airspace Docket No. 18-AWP-13]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment and Establishment of Multiple Air Traffic Service
Routes; Western United States
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action modifies two high altitude United States Area
Navigation (RNAV) Air Traffic Service (ATS) routes (Q-13 and Q-15),
establishes one high altitude RNAV ATS route (Q-174), and establishes
five low altitude RNAV ATS routes (T-338, T-357, T-359, T-361, and T-
363) in the western United States. These Q and T routes facilitate the
movement of aircraft to, from, and through the Las Vegas terminal area.
Additionally, the routes promote operational efficiencies for users and
provide connectivity to RNAV enroute procedures while enhancing
capacity for adjacent airports.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, February 25, 2021. 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 7400.11E, 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
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safety of aircraft and the efficient use of airspace. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority as it supports modifying,
removing, and establishing the air traffic service route structure in
the western United States to maintain the efficient flow of air
traffic.
History
The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal
Register for Docket No. FAA-2019-0660 (84 FR 50800; September 26,
2019), to amend two high altitude RNAV ATS routes (Q-13 and Q-15),
establish one high altitude RNAV ATS route (Q-174), and establish five
low altitude RNAV ATS routes (T-338, T-357, T-359, T-361, and T-363) in
the western United States. Interested parties were invited to
participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on
the proposal. No comments were received.
United States Area Navigation Routes are published in paragraph
2006 and 6011, of FAA Order 7400.11E dated July 21, 2020, and effective
September 15, 2020, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1.
The RNAV routes 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 7400.11E, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated July 21, 2020, and effective September 15,
2020. FAA Order 7400.11E 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.
The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 by amending high altitude RNAV ATS routes Q-13 and Q-15;
establishing high altitude RNAV ATS route Q-174, and establishing low
altitude RNAV ATS routes T-338, T-357, T-359, T-361, and T-363. The
route changes are outlined below.
Q-13: Q-13 is amended to begin at the El Paso, TX, VORTAC (ELP) and
end at the PAWLI, OR, waypoint (WP). Moving Q-13 to the west and
beginning the route at the El Paso, TX, VORTAC (ELP) segregates
overflight traffic on Q-13 from McCarran International Airport (KLAS)
arrival and departure traffic on the new KLAS COKTL Standard Terminal
Arrival Route (STAR) and KLAS JOHKR Standard Instrument Departure
(SID). By segregating the Q-route from inbound and outbound traffic,
KLAS departures can be assigned requested altitudes sooner. This also
allows Oakland Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) to deliver KLAS
arrival traffic to Los Angeles ARTCC at higher altitudes than current
state, and provides the opportunity for optimized profile descents.
Q-15: Q-15 is amended to add the SOTOO, NV, WP; the HOUZZ, NV, WP;
FUULL, NV, WP; and the SKANN, NV, WP between the DOVEE, NV, WP and the
LOMIA, NV, WP. The purpose of this routing is to segregate overflight
traffic on Q-15 from Las Vegas McCarran (KLAS) arrival and departure
traffic.
Q-174: Q-174 is established between the NTELL, CA, WP to the FLCHR,
NV, WP. Q-174 provides connectivity from the California Bay Area
airports to Las Vegas McCarran and North Las Vegas airports. This route
also provides an efficient path to navigate around active special use
airspace and facilitate arrival sequencing to Las Vegas McCarran and
satellite airports.
T-338: T-338 is established between the DSIRE, NV, WP to the BOEGY,
AZ, WP. T-338 provides a lateral path for arrivals and departures to
the North Las Vegas Airport (KVGT), Boulder City Municipal Airport
(KBVU) and KLAS. Additionally, it serves propeller aircraft arriving at
KVGT and KLAS from points east or that are departing from KVGT and KLAS
to points east.
T-357: T-357 is established between the KONNG, NV, WP to the DSIRE,
NV, WP. T-357 provides a predictable and repeatable path for
overflights through the Las Vegas TRACON airspace and serves as an
arrival/departure airway for KVGT, Henderson Executive Airport (KHND),
KBVU, and KLAS aircraft.
T-359: T-359 is established from the DANBY, CA, WP to the DSIRE,
NV, WP. T-359 provides a predictable and repeatable path for
overflights through the Las Vegas TRACON airspace and serve as an
arrival/departure airway for KVGT, KHND, KBVU, and KLAS aircraft. T-359
reduces the current requirement for air traffic control facilities to
issue radar vectors or itinerant routing for KVGT arrivals/departures
or overflights.
T-361: T-361 is established from the BOEGY, AZ, WP to the Mormon
Mesa, NV, VORTAC (MMM). T-361 provides a predictable and repeatable
flight path for aircraft flying through the Las Vegas TRACON airspace
and to serve as an arrival/departure airway for KLAS, KVGT, KBVU, and
KHND. T-361 reduces the current requirement for air traffic control
facilities to issue radar vectors or itinerant routing for KLAS and
KHND.
T-363: T-363 is established from the DICSA, NV, FIX to the Mormon
Mesa, NV, VORTAC (MMM). T-363 provides a predictable and repeatable
path for propeller-driven arrivals and departures to and from KHND,
KBVU, and KLAS to and from points north and northeast.
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 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 the actions of amending two high RNAV
ATS routes (Q-13 and Q-15), establishing one high RNAV ATS route (Q-
174) in the western United States qualify for categorical exclusion
under the National Environmental Policy Act and its implementing
regulations at 40 CFR part 1500, and in accordance with FAA Order
1050.1F, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures, paragraph 5-
6.5a, which categorically excludes from further environmental impact
review 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). As such, these actions are not
expected to cause any potentially significant environmental impacts. In
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, paragraph 5-2 regarding
Extraordinary Circumstances, the FAA has reviewed these actions for
factors and circumstances in which a normally categorically excluded
action may have a significant environmental impact requiring further
analysis. The FAA has determined that no extraordinary circumstances
exist warranting
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preparation of an environmental assessment or environmental impact
study for the amendments of RNAV ATS routes Q-13 and Q-15, or the
establishment Q-174. Environmental impact review of these Q routes was
separately conducted and documented in a Categorical Exclusion
Declaration document signed on June 15, 2020. The establishment of five
low altitude RNAV ATS routes (T-338, T-357, T-359, T-361, and T-363) in
the western U.S. was reviewed and analyzed for potential environmental
impacts in the FAA's Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No
Significant Impact (FONSI) for The Las Vegas Metroplex Project, signed
on July 7, 2020. The EA, FONSI, and Notice of Availability can be found
at https://www.metroplexenvironmental.com/las_metroplex/las_docs.html.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).
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 7400.11E,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated July 21, 2020 and
effective September 15, 2020, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 2006 United States Area Navigation Routes.
* * * * *
Q-13 El Paso, TX (ELP) to PAWLI, OR [Amended]
El Paso, TX (ELP) VORTAC (Lat. 31[deg]48'57.28'' N, long. 106[deg]16'54.78'' W)
VERNO, AZ FIX (Lat. 34[deg]15'38.47'' N, long. 109[deg]37'37.98'' W)
NABOB, AZ FIX (Lat. 34[deg]19'40.60'' N, long. 111[deg]18'53.90'' W)
Drake, AZ (DRK) VORTAC (Lat. 34[deg]42'09.19'' N, long. 112[deg]28'49.23'' W)
WOTRO, AZ WP (Lat. 35[deg]10'07.89'' N, long. 113[deg]19'15.68'' W)
PRFUM, AZ WP (Lat. 35[deg]30'24.46'' N, long. 113[deg]56'34.85'' W)
HOUZZ, NV WP (Lat. 36[deg]36'43.75'' N, long. 116[deg]36'37.60'' W)
FUULL, NV WP (Lat. 37[deg]16'52.93'' N, long. 117[deg]10'13.96'' W)
SKANN, NV WP (Lat. 37[deg]22'52.68'' N, long. 117[deg]15'54.53'' W)
LOMIA, NV WP (Lat. 39[deg]13'11.57'' N, long. 119[deg]06'22.95'' W)
RUFUS, CA WP (Lat. 41[deg]26'00.00'' N, long. 120[deg]00'00.00'' W)
PAWLI, OR WP (Lat. 43[deg]10'48.00'' N, long. 120[deg]55'50.00'' W)
* * * * * * *
Q-15 DOVEE, NV to LOMIA, NV [Amended]
CHILY, AZ WP (Lat. 34[deg]42'48.61'' N, long. 112[deg]45'42.27'' W)
DOVEE, NV WP (Lat. 35[deg]26'51.07'' N, long. 114[deg]48'00.94'' W)
SOTOO, NV WP (Lat. 36[deg]17'22.55'' N, long. 116[deg]13'14.12'' W)
HOUZZ, NV WP (Lat. 36[deg]36'43.75'' N, long. 116[deg]36'37.60'' W)
FUULL, NV WP (Lat. 37[deg]16'52.93'' N, long. 117[deg]10'13.96'' W)
SKANN, NV WP (Lat. 37[deg]22'52.68'' N, long. 117[deg]15'54.53'' W)
LOMIA, NV WP (Lat. 39[deg]13'11.57'' N, long. 119[deg]06'22.95'' W)
* * * * * * *
Q-174 NTELL, CA to FLCHR, NV [New]
NTELL, CA WP (Lat. 36[deg]53'58.99'' N, long. 119[deg]53'22.21'' W)
CABAB, CA WP (Lat. 37[deg]16'36.00'' N, long. 118[deg]43'12.00'' W)
TTMSN, CA WP (Lat. 37[deg]21'11.49'' N, long. 117[deg]40'54.51'' W)
SKANN, NV WP (Lat. 37[deg]22'52.68'' N, long. 117[deg]15'54.53'' W)
FLCHR, NV WP (Lat. 37[deg]06'02.27'' N, long. 116[deg]52'31.36'' W)
* * * * *
Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes.
* * * * *
T-338 DSIRE, NV to BOEGY, AZ [New]
DSIRE, NV WP (Lat. 36[deg]13'40.62'' N, long. 115[deg]14'26.15'' W)
LNDIN, NV WP (Lat. 36[deg]13'03.54'' N, long. 114[deg]50'39.84'' W)
WYLND, NV WP (Lat. 36[deg]09'26.64'' N, long. 114[deg]24'58.20'' W)
BOEGY, AZ WP (Lat. 36[deg]05'21.17'' N, long. 114[deg]03'33.41'' W)
* * * * * * *
T-357 KONNG, NV to DSIRE, NV [New]
KONNG, NV WP (Lat. 35[deg]27'39.39'' N, long. 114[deg]57'02.15'' W)
DICSA, NV FIX (Lat. 35[deg]52'05.33'' N, long. 115[deg]02'15.10'' W)
WANDR, NV WP (Lat. 36[deg]05'33.54'' N, long. 115[deg]06'40.87'' W)
DSIRE, NV WP (Lat. 36[deg]13'40.62'' N, long. 115[deg]14'26.15'' W)
* * * * * * *
T-359 DANBY, CA to DSIRE, NV [New]
DANBY, CA FIX (Lat. 35[deg]18'41.17'' N, long. 115[deg]47'09.11'' W)
DICSA, NV FIX (Lat. 35[deg]52'05.33'' N, long. 115[deg]02'15.10'' W)
RAATT, NV WP (Lat. 36[deg]04'42.74'' N, long. 115[deg]13'04.33'' W)
DSIRE, NV WP (Lat. 36[deg]13'40.62'' N, long. 115[deg]14'26.15'' W)
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* * * * * * *
T-361 BOEGY, AZ to MORMON MESA, NV [New]
BOEGY, AZ WP (Lat. 36[deg]05'21.17'' N, long. 114[deg]03'33.41'' W)
PUTTT, AZ WP (Lat. 35[deg]50'09.62'' N, long. 114[deg]40'35.63'' W)
DICSA, NV FIX (Lat. 35[deg]52'05.33'' N, long. 115[deg]02'15.10'' W)
WANDR, NV WP (Lat. 36[deg]05'33.54'' N, long. 115[deg]06'40.87'' W)
LNDIN, NV WP (Lat. 36[deg]13'03.54'' N, long. 114[deg]50'39.84'' W)
SHIEK, NV WP (Lat. 36[deg]24'00.96'' N, long. 114[deg]27'01.91'' W)
Mormon Mesa, NV, (MMM) VORTAC (Lat. 36[deg]46'09.31'' N, long. 114[deg]16'38.83'' W)
T-363 DICSA, NV, to Mormon Mesa, NV (MMM) [New]
DICSA, NV FIX (Lat. 35[deg]52'05.33'' N, long. 115[deg]02'15.10'' W)
PUTTT, AZ WP (Lat. 35[deg]50'09.62'' N, long. 114[deg]40'35.63'' W)
SHIEK, NV WP (Lat. 36[deg]24'00.96'' N, long. 114[deg]27'01.91'' W)
MORMON MESA, NV (MMM) VORTAC (Lat. 36[deg]46'09.31'' N, long. 114[deg]16'38.83'' W)
Issued in Washington, DC, on December 7, 2020.
George Gonzalez,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2020-27339 Filed 12-11-20; 8:45 am]
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