Proposed Amendment of Area Navigation (RNAV) T-348 and Establishment of T-409; Northcentral United States, 24798-24800 [2021-09757]

Download as PDF 24798 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 88 / Monday, May 10, 2021 / Proposed Rules will be considered before taking action on the proposed rule. The proposal contained in this notice may be changed in light of the comments received. 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 the ADDRESSES section for the 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 Federal Aviation Administration, Air Traffic Organization, Central Service Center, Operations Support Group, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with PROPOSALS 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 7400.11E 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 Proposal The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 by removing the Class E surface area at St. Clair County International Airport as it is no longer required. This action is necessary due to an airspace review caused by the decommissioning of the RCO, which provided navigation information for the instrument procedures this airport. Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6002 respectively, 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 Class E airspace designation listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:59 May 07, 2021 Jkt 253001 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, is non-controversial and unlikely to result in adverse or negative comments. 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 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 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 Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, 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 14 CFR 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 Points, dated July 21, 2020, and effective September 15, 2020, is amended as follows: ■ Paragraph 6002 Class E Surface Airspace. * * PO 00000 * * Frm 00049 Fmt 4702 * Sfmt 4702 AGL MI E2 Port Huron, MI [Revoked] St. Clair County International Airport, MI (Lat. 42°54′39″ N, long. 82°31′44″ W) Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 29. 2021. Martin A. Skinner, Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center. [FR Doc. 2021–09476 Filed 5–7–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2021–0288; Airspace Docket No. 21–AGL–6] RIN 2120–AA66 Proposed Amendment of Area Navigation (RNAV) T–348 and Establishment of T–409; Northcentral United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: This action proposes to amend one RNAV route and establish one new RNAV route, in the northcentral United States. The proposal would expand the availability of RNAV routing in support of transitioning the National Airspace System (NAS) from ground-based to satellite-based navigation. DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 24, 2021. 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: (800) 647–5527, or (202) 366–9826. You must identify FAA Docket No. FAA–2021– 0288; Airspace Docket No. 21–AGL–6 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\10MYP1.SGM 10MYP1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 88 / Monday, May 10, 2021 / Proposed Rules 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: Jesse Acevedo, 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. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with PROPOSALS 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– 2021–0288; Airspace Docket No. 21– AGL–6) 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–2021–0288; Airspace Docket No. 21–AGL–6.’’ The postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:59 May 07, 2021 Jkt 253001 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 Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177. 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 7400.11E 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. Background In support of FAA-led modernization efforts to improve the safety, efficiency, and predictability of the national airspace, as well as transition the NAS from a ground-based to a satellite-based Performance Based Navigation (PBN) system, the FAA is proposing to amend RNAV route T–348 by extending it to provide additional PBN enroute structure, and establish RNAV route T– 409. This action would reduce air traffic control (ATC) sector workload and complexity, reduce pilot-to-controller communication, and assist ATC when PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 24799 non-radar procedures are required. These RNAV routes would be available for use by any aircraft equipped with Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) and/ or RNAV navigation capabilities. Additionally, both RNAV route proposals have transiting legs that pass through the Lake Andes Military Operations Areas (MOA). This would provide cost, fuel, and time saving benefits for aircraft transiting the MOA when the MOA is not in use. The Proposal The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to amend RNAV route T–348 and establish RNAV route T–409. The proposed route changes are described below. T–348: T–348 currently extends between the BRAIN, MN, waypoint (WP) and the LUNGS, WI, WP. The FAA proposes to extend the route westward between the LESNR, SD, WP and the BRAIN, MN, WP. As a result of the addition of the proposed segment, the BRAIN WP would remain in place but would no longer be referenced in the legal description. The new proposed route would flow from the LESNR WP, through the TECUD, SD, fix and Sioux Falls, SD, VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC), to the GRSIS, MN, WP onward. The resulting RNAV route would extend between the LESNR WP and the LUNGS WP. T–409: T–409 is a proposed new route that would extend between the LLUKY, NE, WP and the Pierre, SD, VORTAC. This route would mitigate the loss of the V–71 airway segments removed on September 10, 2020 due to the decommissioning of the Winner, SD, VOR. All radials in the RNAV T-route descriptions below are unchanged and stated in True degrees. United States Area Navigation routes are published in paragraph 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 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 E:\FR\FM\10MYP1.SGM 10MYP1 24800 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 88 / Monday, May 10, 2021 / Proposed Rules 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). * * * * * T–409 LLUKY, NE to Pierre, SD (PIR) [New] LLUKY, NE WP (Lat. 42°29′20.26″ N, long. 098°38′11.44″ W) ADEDY, SD FIX (Lat. 43°03′05.06″ N, long. 099°17′41.35″ W) LESNR, SD WP (Lat. 43°29′16.49″ N, long. 099°45′41.00″ W) Pierre, SD (PIR) VORTAC (Lat. 44°23′40.40″ N, long. 100°09′46.11″ W) 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 [FR Doc. 2021–09757 Filed 5–7–21; 8:45 am] 1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows: ■ § 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: ■ Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes. * * * * * T–348 LESNR, SD to LUNGS, WI [Amended] LESNR, SD WP (Lat. 43°29′16.49″ N, long. 099°45′41.00″ W) TECUD, SD FIX (Lat. 43°32′54.48″ N, long. 097°51′42.23″ W) Sioux Falls, SD (FSD) VORTAC (Lat. 43°38′58.14″ N, long. 096°46′52.02″ W) GRSIS, MN WP (Lat. 43°38′45.54″ N, long. 094°25′21.17″ W) FOOLS, MN WP VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:59 May 07, 2021 Jkt 253001 * * * * Issued in Washington, DC, on May 4, 2021. George Gonzalez, Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 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. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with PROPOSALS (Lat. 43°46′58.20″ N, long. 092°35′44.93″ W) GABDE, MN WP (Lat. 43°38′50.04″ N, long. 092°18′26.46″ W) KRRTR, IA WP (Lat. 43°16′18.12″ N, long. 091°22′30.62″ W) Madison, WI (MSN) VORTAC (Lat. 43°08′41.41″ N, long. 089°20′22.91″ W) LUNGS, WI WP (Lat. 43°02′43.66″ N, long. 088°56′54.86″ W) West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 366–9826, or (800) 647–5527. You must identify FAA Docket No. FAA–2021– 0278/Airspace Docket No. 21–ACE–10, at the beginning of your comments. You may also submit comments through the internet at https://www.regulations.gov. You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any comments received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets Office between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. 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 Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is also available for inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of FAA Order 7400.11E at NARA, email fedreg.legal@nara.gov or go to https:// www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ ibr-locations.html. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rebecca Shelby, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222–5857. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 14 CFR Part 71 Authority for This Rulemaking [Docket No. FAA–2021–0278; Airspace Docket No. 21–ACE–10] 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 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 amend the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Pocahontas Municipal Airport, IA, to support instrument flight rule operations at this airport. RIN 2120–AA66 Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Pocahontas, IA Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: This action proposes to amend the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Pocahontas Municipal Airport, Pocahontas, IA. The FAA is proposing this action as the result of an airspace review caused by the decommissioning of the Pocahontas non-directional beacon (NDB). DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 24, 2021. ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Comments Invited Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed rulemaking E:\FR\FM\10MYP1.SGM 10MYP1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 88 (Monday, May 10, 2021)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 24798-24800]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-09757]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2021-0288; Airspace Docket No. 21-AGL-6]
RIN 2120-AA66


Proposed Amendment of Area Navigation (RNAV) T-348 and 
Establishment of T-409; Northcentral United States

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend one RNAV route and establish one 
new RNAV route, in the northcentral United States. The proposal would 
expand the availability of RNAV routing in support of transitioning the 
National Airspace System (NAS) from ground-based to satellite-based 
navigation.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 24, 2021.

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: 
(800) 647-5527, or (202) 366-9826. You must identify FAA Docket No. 
FAA-2021-0288; Airspace Docket No. 21-AGL-6 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

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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: Jesse Acevedo, 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-2021-0288; Airspace Docket No. 21-AGL-6) 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-2021-0288; Airspace Docket No. 21-AGL-6.'' 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 Operations Support Group, Central 
Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 10101 Hillwood 
Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177.

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 7400.11E 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.

Background

    In support of FAA-led modernization efforts to improve the safety, 
efficiency, and predictability of the national airspace, as well as 
transition the NAS from a ground-based to a satellite-based Performance 
Based Navigation (PBN) system, the FAA is proposing to amend RNAV route 
T-348 by extending it to provide additional PBN enroute structure, and 
establish RNAV route T-409. This action would reduce air traffic 
control (ATC) sector workload and complexity, reduce pilot-to-
controller communication, and assist ATC when non-radar procedures are 
required. These RNAV routes would be available for use by any aircraft 
equipped with Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) and/or RNAV navigation 
capabilities.
    Additionally, both RNAV route proposals have transiting legs that 
pass through the Lake Andes Military Operations Areas (MOA). This would 
provide cost, fuel, and time saving benefits for aircraft transiting 
the MOA when the MOA is not in use.

The Proposal

    The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to amend RNAV 
route T-348 and establish RNAV route T-409. The proposed route changes 
are described below.
    T-348: T-348 currently extends between the BRAIN, MN, waypoint (WP) 
and the LUNGS, WI, WP. The FAA proposes to extend the route westward 
between the LESNR, SD, WP and the BRAIN, MN, WP. As a result of the 
addition of the proposed segment, the BRAIN WP would remain in place 
but would no longer be referenced in the legal description. The new 
proposed route would flow from the LESNR WP, through the TECUD, SD, fix 
and Sioux Falls, SD, VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC), to the 
GRSIS, MN, WP onward. The resulting RNAV route would extend between the 
LESNR WP and the LUNGS WP.
    T-409: T-409 is a proposed new route that would extend between the 
LLUKY, NE, WP and the Pierre, SD, VORTAC. This route would mitigate the 
loss of the V-71 airway segments removed on September 10, 2020 due to 
the decommissioning of the Winner, SD, VOR.
    All radials in the RNAV T-route descriptions below are unchanged 
and stated in True degrees.
    United States Area Navigation routes are published in paragraph 
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 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

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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 Points, dated July 21, 2020, and 
effective September 15, 2020, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes.

* * * * *

T-348 LESNR, SD to LUNGS, WI [Amended]

LESNR, SD WP
    (Lat. 43[deg]29'16.49'' N, long. 099[deg]45'41.00'' W)
TECUD, SD FIX
    (Lat. 43[deg]32'54.48'' N, long. 097[deg]51'42.23'' W)
Sioux Falls, SD (FSD) VORTAC
    (Lat. 43[deg]38'58.14'' N, long. 096[deg]46'52.02'' W)
GRSIS, MN WP
    (Lat. 43[deg]38'45.54'' N, long. 094[deg]25'21.17'' W)
FOOLS, MN WP
    (Lat. 43[deg]46'58.20'' N, long. 092[deg]35'44.93'' W)
GABDE, MN WP
    (Lat. 43[deg]38'50.04'' N, long. 092[deg]18'26.46'' W)
KRRTR, IA WP
    (Lat. 43[deg]16'18.12'' N, long. 091[deg]22'30.62'' W)
Madison, WI (MSN) VORTAC
    (Lat. 43[deg]08'41.41'' N, long. 089[deg]20'22.91'' W)
LUNGS, WI WP
    (Lat. 43[deg]02'43.66'' N, long. 088[deg]56'54.86'' W)
* * * * *

T-409 LLUKY, NE to Pierre, SD (PIR) [New]

LLUKY, NE WP
    (Lat. 42[deg]29'20.26'' N, long. 098[deg]38'11.44'' W)
ADEDY, SD FIX
    (Lat. 43[deg]03'05.06'' N, long. 099[deg]17'41.35'' W)
LESNR, SD WP
    (Lat. 43[deg]29'16.49'' N, long. 099[deg]45'41.00'' W)
Pierre, SD (PIR) VORTAC
    (Lat. 44[deg]23'40.40'' N, long. 100[deg]09'46.11'' W)
* * * * *

    Issued in Washington, DC, on May 4, 2021.
George Gonzalez,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2021-09757 Filed 5-7-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P


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