Amendment to Federal Airways Amber 15 (A-15), V-444, J-502, J-511, and Extension of Canadian Area Navigation Routes Q-902 and Q-811; Alaska, 37235-37238 [2021-14978]
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another southwest of the airport are
added to contain IFR aircraft arriving
and departing the airport.
Lastly, the action updates the
geographic coordinates in the Class E2
and Class E5 text headers. The
coordinates are updated to ‘‘lat.
48°15′35″ N, long. 103°45′02″ W,’’ to
match the FAA database.
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
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 the preparation of an
environmental assessment.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (air).
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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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Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace
Designated as a Surface Area.
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AGL ND E2
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Williston, ND [Amended]
Williston Basin International Airport, ND
(Lat. 48°15′35″ N, long. 103°45′02″ W)
That airspace extending upward from the
surface within a 4.2-mile radius of the
airport, and within 1.3 miles each side of the
135° bearing from the airport extending from
the 4.2-mile radius to 4.7 miles southeast of
the airport, and within 1.3 miles each side of
the 339° bearing from the airport extending
from the 4.2-mile radius to 4.7 miles north
of the airport.
Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Areas
Designated as an Extension to a Class D or
Class E Surface Area.
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Williston, ND [New]
Williston Basin International Airport, ND
(Lat. 48°15′35″ N, long. 103°45′02″ W)
That airspace extending upward from the
surface within 2.4 miles each side of the 045°
bearing from the airport extending from the
Class E2’s 4.2-mile radius to 6.8 miles
northeast of the airport.
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas
Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More
Above the Surface of the Earth.
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Williston, ND [Amended]
Williston Basin International Airport, ND
(Lat. 48°15′35″ N, long. 103°45′02″ W)
That airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface within a 6.7-mile
radius of the airport, and within 4.4 miles
each side of the 044° bearing from the airport
extending from the 6.7-mile radius to 9.8
miles northeast of the airport, and within 2
miles each side of the 053° bearing from the
airport extending from the 6.7-mile radius to
12.4 miles northeast of the airport and within
3.3 miles each side of the 133° bearing from
the airport extending from the 6.7-mile
radius to 11.3 miles southeast of the airport,
and within 2.1 miles each side of the 232°
bearing from the airport extending from the
6.7-mile radius to 11.8 miles southwest of the
airport, and within 3.8 miles each side of the
340° bearing from the airport extending from
the 6.7-mile radius to 11 miles north of the
airport; and that airspace extending upward
from 1,200 feet above the surface within a 41mile radius of the airport.
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9, 2021.
B.G. Chew,
Acting Group Manager, Operations Support
Group, Western Service Center.
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14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2020–0567; Airspace
Docket No. 20–AAL–15]
RIN 2120–AA66
Amendment to Federal Airways Amber
15 (A–15), V–444, J–502, J–511, and
Extension of Canadian Area Navigation
Routes Q–902 and Q–811; Alaska
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action amends Federal
airways, A–15, V–444, J–502, and J–511
in Alaska. It also establishes an
extension of two Canadian Area
Navigation 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 provides
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: Effective date 0901 UTC, October
7, 2021. The Director of the Federal
Register approves this incorporation by
reference action under 1 CFR 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
SUMMARY:
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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 modifies the
air traffic service route structure in the
National Airspace System as necessary
to preserve the safe and efficient flow of
air traffic.
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History
The FAA published a notice of
proposed rulemaking for Docket No.
FAA–2020–0567 in the Federal Register
(85 FR 38799; June 29, 2020) amending
Federal airways A–15, V–444, J–502,
and J–511 in Alaska. A supplemental
notice of proposed rulemaking was also
published for Docket No. FAA–2020–
0567 in the Federal Register (85 FR
60108 September 24, 2020) amending
Federal airways J–502, and J–511 in
Alaska, and establishing two Q routes,
Q–902, and Q–811. Interested parties
were invited to participate in this
rulemaking effort by submitting written
comments on the proposal. No
comments were received.
Colored and Alaskan VOR Federal
airways are published in paragraph
6009 and 6010(b), Jet routes are
published in paragraph 2004, and
Canadian Area Navigation Routes are
published in paragraph 2007 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 Federal airways, jet routes,
and Canadian Area Navigation routes
listed in this document will be
subsequently published in the Order.
Differences From the NPRM
In the supplemental NPRM published
in the Federal Register (85 FR 60108;
September 24, 2020) proposal section
addressing the establishment of Q–811
and Q–902, they were referred to as
Alaskan Air Navigational routes, which
was stated in error. This same error was
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made in the proposed amendment
section. Q–811 and Q–902 are
extensions of Canadian Area Navigation
routes that extend into Alaskan airspace
and should be referenced under
paragraph 2007. This rule corrects that
editorial error in the amendment
section.
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 14 CFR part 71 by
modifying Federal airways A–15, and
V–444, jet routes J–502, and J–511, and
Canadian Area Navigation Routes
Q–811, and Q–902. The airway actions
are described below.
A–15: A–15 currently extends
between the Ethelda, BC, Canada, NDB
and the Delta Junction, AK, NDB. This
action removes the segment between the
Intersection of Sisters Island 331°, and
Whitehorse 207° radials and Beaver
Creek, YT, NDB. The unaffected
portions of the existing route remain as
charted.
V–444: V–444 currently extends
between the Barrow, AK, NDB and the
Burwash, YT, NDB. This action removes
the segment between the intersection of
the Northway 138°, and Gulkana 079°
and Burwash, YT, NDB. The unaffected
portions of the existing route remain as
charted. The portion within Canada is
excluded.
J–502: J–502 currently extends
between Seattle, WA and Kotzebue, AK.
This action removes the segment
between the Sister Island, AK, VORTAC
and the 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. This action
removes the segment between the
Gulkana VORTAC and the Burwash
Landing, YT, Canada. The unaffected
portions of the existing route would
remain as charted.
Q–811: This action extends Canadian
Area Navigation Route Q–811 to overly
the existing J–511 to mitigate the route
segments that cannot be supported by
ground navigational facilities. Q–811
starts at Dillingham, AK and terminates
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at the newly established waypoint of
IGSOM, which was established to
replace the Burwash NDB, excluding
that airspace in Canada.
Q–902: This action extends Canadian
Area Navigation Route 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 starts at Seattle, WA
and terminates at Kotzebue, AK,
excluding that airspace in Canada.
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 this
airspace action of amending of Federal
airways A–15, and V–444, jet routes
J–502, and J–511, and Canadian Area
Navigation Routes Q–811, and Q–902
qualifies for categorical exclusion under
the National Environmental Policy Act
(42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) 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, this action
is not expected to result in any
potentially significant environmental
impacts. In accordance with FAA Order
1050.1F, paragraph 5–2 regarding
Extraordinary Circumstances, the FAA
has reviewed this action for factors and
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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 that warrant
preparation of an environmental
assessment or environmental impact
study.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (air).
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
Paragraph 6009
Colored Federal Airways.
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A–15
The Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
REPORTING POINTS
1. The authority citation for part 71
continues to read as follows:
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[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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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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From Dillingham, AK; via INT Dillingham
059° and Anchorage, AK 247° radials, to
Anchorage, AK; Gulkana, AK.
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[Amended]
From Barrow, AK, Evansville, AK, NDB;
Bettles, AK; Fairbanks, AK; Big Delta, AK;
Northway, AK; intersection of the Northway
120° (M), 138° (T), and Gulkana 062° (M),
079° (T) radials.
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AK, NDB; Sumner Strait, AK, NDB; Coghlan
Island, AK, NDB; Haines, AK, NDB;
Intersection of Sisters Island 311° (M), 331°
(T), and Whitehorse 189° (M), 207° (T)
radials; and then; Beaver Creek, YT, Canada,
NDB; Nabesna, AK, NDB; to Delta Junction,
AK, NDB. The airspace within Canada is
excluded.
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Issued in Washington, DC, on July 9, 2021.
George Gonzalez,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations
Group.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2020–0642; Airspace
Docket No. 19–AWP–98]
RIN 2120–AA66
Amendment of V–25, V–27, V–494,
V–108, V–301, and T–257 in the Vicinity
of Santa Rosa, CA
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; correction.
AGENCY:
This action corrects a final
rule published by the FAA in the
Federal Register on June 4, 2021 that
amends VHF Omnidirectional Range
(VOR) Federal airways V–25, V–27,
V–494, V–108, V–301, and United States
Area Navigation route (RNAV) T–257 in
the vicinity of Santa Rosa, CA. This
action makes an editorial correction to
include the Mendocino VOR, which was
inadvertently deleted from the legal
description for V–494. Amendments are
due to the planned decommissioning of
the Santa Rosa, CA VOR/Distance
Measuring Equipment (DME) navigation
aid (NAVAID) which provides
navigation guidance for portions of the
affected airways. The Santa Rosa VOR/
DME is being decommissioned as part of
the FAA’s VOR Minimum Operational
Network (MON) program.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, August
12, 2021. The Director of the Federal
Register approves this incorporation by
reference action under 1 CFR 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
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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:
History
The FAA published a notice of
proposed rulemaking for Docket No.
FAA–2020–0642 in the Federal Register
(85 FR 47928; August 7, 2020) and a
final rule (86 FR 29946; June 4, 2021),
amending VOR Federal airways V–25,
V–27, V–494, V–108, V–301, and RNAV
route T–257 in the vicinity of Santa
Rosa, CA, due to the planned
decommissioning of the Santa Rosa, CA,
VOR/DME NAVAID. Subsequent to the
publication, it was determined that
Mendocino, CA, VOR was missing from
the legal description of V–494. This rule
corrects that error by including
Mendocino, CA, VOR in its appropriate
place in the V–494 legal description.
This is an editorial change only and
does not alter the alignment of the route
as shown on aeronautical charts, and
does not affect the use of the route by
aircraft.
VOR Federal airways are published in
paragraph 6010(a) 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 VOR Federal airway 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.
Correction to Final Rule
V–494 [Corrected]
From Crescent City, CA, via INT Crescent
City 195° and Fortuna, CA, 345° radials;
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Chapter I
46 CFR Chapter I
[Docket No. USCG–2021–0404]
Cancellation of Obsolete Navigation
and Inspection Circulars
Coast Guard, DHS.
Announcement of decision.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard announces
the cancellation of several obsolete
Navigation and Vessel Inspection
Circulars (NVIC). NVICs are guidance
documents issued by the Coast Guard
that do not have the force of law.
However, NVICs ensure Coast Guard
inspections and other regulatory actions
conducted by field personnel are
complete and consistent. Similarly, the
marine industry and the general public
rely on NVICs as a way to assess how
the Coast Guard will enforce certain
regulations or conduct various marine
safety programs. Thus, it is important
that the public is made aware when
NVICs are cancelled so as to avoid
confusion.
SUMMARY:
DATES:
July 15, 2021.
For
information about this document call or
email LCDR Peter Bizzaro, Coast Guard;
telephone 202–372–1135, email cg-cvc@
uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Background and Purpose
The description of VOR Federal
Airway V–494, as published on page
29948, in column 1 beginning on line
10, in the Federal Register of June 4,
2021 (86 FR 29946), FR Doc. 2021–
11651, is corrected as follows:
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Fortuna; INT Fortuna 170° and Mendocino,
CA 321° radials; Mendocino; INT Point
Reyes, CA 006° and Scaggs Island, CA 314°
radials; Sacramento, CA; INT Sacramento
038° and Squaw Valley, CA, 249° radials;
Squaw Valley; INT Squaw Valley 078° and
Hazen, NV, 244° radials; Hazen.
A Navigation and Vessel Inspection
Circular (NVIC) provides detailed
guidance about the enforcement or
compliance with a certain Federal
marine safety regulations and Coast
Guard marine safety programs. While
NVIC’s are non-directive, meaning that
they do not have the force of law, they
are important ‘‘tools’’ for complying
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[Rules and Regulations]
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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
Amendment to Federal Airways Amber 15 (A-15), V-444, J-502, J-
511, and Extension of Canadian Area Navigation Routes Q-902 and Q-811;
Alaska
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action amends Federal airways, A-15, V-444, J-502, and J-
511 in Alaska. It also establishes an extension of two Canadian Area
Navigation 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 provides 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: Effective date 0901 UTC, October 7, 2021. The Director of the
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under
1 CFR 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
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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 modifies the air traffic service route structure in the
National Airspace System as necessary to preserve the safe and
efficient flow of air traffic.
History
The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking for Docket No.
FAA-2020-0567 in the Federal Register (85 FR 38799; June 29, 2020)
amending Federal airways A-15, V-444, J-502, and J-511 in Alaska. A
supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking was also published for
Docket No. FAA-2020-0567 in the Federal Register (85 FR 60108 September
24, 2020) amending Federal airways J-502, and J-511 in Alaska, and
establishing two Q routes, Q-902, and Q-811. Interested parties were
invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written
comments on the proposal. No comments were received.
Colored and Alaskan VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph
6009 and 6010(b), Jet routes are published in paragraph 2004, and
Canadian Area Navigation Routes are published in paragraph 2007 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 Federal airways,
jet routes, and Canadian Area Navigation routes listed in this document
will be subsequently published in the Order.
Differences From the NPRM
In the supplemental NPRM published in the Federal Register (85 FR
60108; September 24, 2020) proposal section addressing the
establishment of Q-811 and Q-902, they were referred to as Alaskan Air
Navigational routes, which was stated in error. This same error was
made in the proposed amendment section. Q-811 and Q-902 are extensions
of Canadian Area Navigation routes that extend into Alaskan airspace
and should be referenced under paragraph 2007. This rule corrects that
editorial error in the amendment section.
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 14 CFR part 71 by modifying Federal airways A-
15, and V-444, jet routes J-502, and J-511, and Canadian Area
Navigation Routes Q-811, and Q-902. The airway actions are described
below.
A-15: A-15 currently extends between the Ethelda, BC, Canada, NDB
and the Delta Junction, AK, NDB. This action removes the segment
between the Intersection of Sisters Island 331[deg], and Whitehorse
207[deg] radials and Beaver Creek, YT, NDB. The unaffected portions of
the existing route remain as charted.
V-444: V-444 currently extends between the Barrow, AK, NDB and the
Burwash, YT, NDB. This action removes the segment between the
intersection of the Northway 138[deg], and Gulkana 079[deg] and
Burwash, YT, NDB. The unaffected portions of the existing route remain
as charted. The portion within Canada is excluded.
J-502: J-502 currently extends between Seattle, WA and Kotzebue,
AK. This action removes the segment between the Sister Island, AK,
VORTAC and the 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. This action removes the segment between the
Gulkana VORTAC and the Burwash Landing, YT, Canada. The unaffected
portions of the existing route would remain as charted.
Q-811: This action extends Canadian Area Navigation Route Q-811 to
overly the existing J-511 to mitigate the route segments that cannot be
supported by ground navigational facilities. Q-811 starts at
Dillingham, AK and terminates at the newly established waypoint of
IGSOM, which was established to replace the Burwash NDB, excluding that
airspace in Canada.
Q-902: This action extends Canadian Area Navigation Route 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 starts
at Seattle, WA and terminates at Kotzebue, AK, excluding that airspace
in Canada.
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 this airspace action of amending of
Federal airways A-15, and V-444, jet routes J-502, and J-511, and
Canadian Area Navigation Routes Q-811, and Q-902 qualifies for
categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act (42
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) 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, this action is not expected to result in any
potentially significant environmental impacts. In accordance with FAA
Order 1050.1F, paragraph 5-2 regarding Extraordinary Circumstances, the
FAA has reviewed this action for factors and
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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 that
warrant preparation of an environmental assessment or environmental
impact study.
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 6009 Colored Federal Airways.
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A-15 [Amended]
From Ethelda, BC, Canada, NDB; Nichols, AK, NDB; Sumner Strait,
AK, NDB; Coghlan Island, AK, NDB; Haines, AK, NDB; Intersection of
Sisters Island 311[deg] (M), 331[deg] (T), and Whitehorse 189[deg]
(M), 207[deg] (T) radials; and then; Beaver Creek, YT, Canada, NDB;
Nabesna, AK, NDB; to Delta Junction, AK, NDB. The airspace within
Canada is excluded.
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Paragraph 6010(b) Alaskan VOR Federal Airways.
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V-444 [Amended]
From Barrow, AK, Evansville, AK, NDB; Bettles, AK; Fairbanks,
AK; Big Delta, AK; Northway, AK; intersection of the Northway
120[deg] (M), 138[deg] (T), and Gulkana 062[deg] (M), 079[deg] (T)
radials.
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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 2007 Canadian 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)
GULKA N, 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 ISLA N, 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 ISLA N, 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 ISLA N, 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)
HRD N, 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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Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
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