Establishment and Amendment of Area Navigation Routes, Northeast Corridor Atlantic Coast Routes; Northeastern United States, 39953-39956 [2021-15777]
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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
circumstances in which a normally
categorically excluded action may have
a significant environmental impact
requiring further analysis. Accordingly,
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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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 2006 United States Area
Navigation Routes.
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1. The authority citation for part 71
continues to read as follows:
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Q–29 HARES, LA to DUNMO, ME
HARES, LA
WP
(Lat. 33°00′00.00″ N, long. 091°44′00.00″ W)
BAKRE, MS
WP
(Lat. 33°53′45.85″ N, long. 090°58′04.75″ W)
MEMFS, TN
WP
(Lat. 35°00′54.62″ N, long. 089°58′58.87″ W)
OMDUE, TN
WP
(Lat. 36°07′47.32″ N, long. 088°58′11.49″ W)
SIDAE, KY
WP
(Lat. 37°20′00.00″ N, long. 087°50′00.00″ W)
CREEP, OH
FIX
(Lat. 39°55′15.28″ N, long. 084°18′31.41″ W)
KLYNE, OH
WP
(Lat. 40°41′54.46″ N, long. 083°18′44.19″ W)
DUTSH, OH
WP
(Lat. 41°08′26.35″ N, long. 082°33′12.68″ W)
WP
(Lat. 41°20′34.09″ N, long. 082°03′05.76″ W)
WWSHR, OH
DORET, OH
FIX
(Lat. 41°48′05.90″ N, long. 080°35′04.64″ W)
Jamestown, NY (JHW) VOR/
(Lat. 42°11′18.99″ N, long. 079°07′16.70″ W)
DME
HANKK, NY
FIX
(Lat. 42°53′41.82″ N, long. 077°09′15.21″ W)
GONZZ, NY
WP
(Lat. 43°05′22.00″ N, long. 076°41′12.00″ W)
KRAZZ, NY
WP
(Lat. 43°25′00.00″ N, long. 074°18′00.00″ W)
NIPPY, NY
FIX
(Lat. 43°41′23.08″ N, long. 073°58′06.74″ W)
CABCI, VT
WP
(Lat. 44°49′19.94″ N, long. 071°42′55.14″ W)
FIX
(Lat. 44°54′08.68″ N, long. 067°09′23.65″ W)
EBONY, ME
DUNMO, ME
WP
(Lat. 44°54′09.29″ N, long. 066°58′13.68″ W)
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Issued in Washington, DC, on July 19,
2021.
George Gonzalez,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations
Group.
[FR Doc. 2021–15784 Filed 7–23–21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2021–0250; Airspace
Docket No. 20–AEA–22]
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RIN 2120–AA66
Establishment and Amendment of Area
Navigation Routes, Northeast Corridor
Atlantic Coast Routes; Northeastern
United States
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
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This action modifies three
existing high altitude area navigation
(RNAV) routes (Q-routes), and
establishes one new Q-route, in support
of the Northeast Corridor Atlantic Coast
Route (NEC ACR) Project. This action
improves the efficiency of the National
Airspace System (NAS) by expanding
the availability of RNAV routing and
reducing the dependency on groundbased navigational systems.
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.
SUMMARY:
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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: Paul
Gallant, 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
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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 VOR Federal airway route
structure in the northeastern United
States to maintain the efficient flow of
air traffic.
History
The FAA published a notice of
proposed rulemaking for Docket No.
FAA–2021–0250 in the Federal Register
(86 FR 21669; April 23, 2021), to amend
three existing Q-routes, and establish 1
new Q-route, in the northeastern United
States to support the Northeast Corridor
Atlantic Coast Route project. 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 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 route 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 14 CFR part 71 by
amending three existing Q-routes, and
establishing one new Q-route in the
northeastern United States to support
the Northeast Corridor Atlantic Coast
Route project. The new route is
designated Q–419, and amendments
made to the descriptions of Q–22, Q–54,
and Q–64.
The Q-route amendments are as
follows:
Q–22: Q–22 extends between the
GUSTI, LA, Fix, and the BEARI, VA,
WP. This action further extends Q–22
northeast from the BEARI, VA, WP to
the FOXWD, CT, WP. The following
points are inserted between the BEARI,
VA, and the FOXWD, CT, WPs: UMBRE,
VA, WP; BBOBO, VA, WP; SHTGN, MD,
WP; SYFER, MD, WP; DANGR, MD, WP;
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PYTHN, DE, WP; BESSI, NJ, Fix; JOEPO,
NJ, WP; BRAND, NJ, Fix; Robbinsville,
NJ (RBV), VORTAC; LAURN, NY, Fix;
LLUND, NY, Fix; and BAYYS, CT, Fix.
As amended, Q–22 extends between
GUSTI, LA and FOXWD, CT. This
provides RNAV routing between
Louisiana and the New England area.
Q–54: Q–54 extends between the
Greenwood, SC (GRD), VORTAC, and
the NUTZE, NC, WP. This action
removes the Greenwood VORTAC and
adds the HRTWL, SC, WP as a new end
point for the route. In addition, the
ASHEL, NC, WP is added between the
existing RAANE, NC, and the NUTZE,
NC, WPs.
Q–64: Q–64 extends between the
CATLN, AL, Fix, and the Tar River, NC
(TYI), VORTAC. This action removes
the Greenwood, SC (GRD), VORTAC
from the route and adds the HRTWL,
SC, WP between the FIGEY, GA and the
DARRL, SC, Fixes. The DADDS, NC, WP
and the MARCL, NC, WPs are added
between the existing IDDAA, NC, WP,
and the Tar River VORTAC.
Additionally, the route is extended
northeast from the Tar River VORTAC,
through the GUILD, NC, WP to the
SAWED, VA, Fix.
The new Q-route is as follows:
Q–419: Q–419 extends between the
BROSS, MD, Fix, and the Deer Park, NY
(DPK), VOR/DME.
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on
September 15.
(RNAV) routes (Q-routes), and
establishing one new Q-route, in
support of the Northeast Corridor
Atlantic Coast Route (NEC ACR) Project,
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
circumstances in which a normally
categorically excluded action may have
a significant environmental impact
requiring further analysis. Accordingly,
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).
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.
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Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this
airspace action of modifying three
existing high altitude area navigation
Paragraph 2006 United States Area
Navigation Routes.
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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:
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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Q–22 GUSTI, LA to FOXWD,
GUSTI, LA
OYSTY, LA
ACMES, AL
CATLN, AL
TWOUP, GA
Spartanburg, SC (SPA)
NYBLK, NC
MASHI, NC
KIDDO, NC
OMENS, VA
BEARI, VA
UMBRE, VA
BBOBO, VA
SHTGN, MD
SYFER, MD
DANGR, MD
PYTHN, DE
BESSI, NJ
JOEPO, NJ
BRAND, NJ
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LAURN, NY
LLUND, NY
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CATLN, AL
FIX
FIGEY, GA
WP
HRTWL, SC
WP
DARRL, SC
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IDDAA, NC
WP
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Issued in Washington, DC, on July 19,
2021.
George Gonzalez,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations
Group.
[FR Doc. 2021–15777 Filed 7–23–21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2021–0081; Airspace
Docket No. 20–AAL–61]
RIN 2120–AA66
Establishment of Class E Airspace;
Craig, AK
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action establishes Class
E airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface of the earth at El
Capitan Lodge, Craig, AK. This action
accommodates a new area navigation
(RNAV) procedure and ensures the
safety and management of instrument
flight rule (IFR) operations within the
National Airspace System.
DATES: Effective 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 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:
Richard Roberts, Federal Aviation
Administration, Western Service Center,
Operations Support Group, 2200 S.
216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone (206) 231–2245.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Authority for This Rulemaking
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
regarding aviation safety is found in
Title 49 of the United States Code.
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator.
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the
agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
promulgated under the authority
described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
section, the FAA is charged with
prescribing regulations to assign the use
of 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
establish Class E airspace extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface
of the earth to support IFR operations at
El Capitan Lodge, Craig, AK.
History
The FAA published a notice of
proposed rulemaking in the Federal
Register (86 FR 14295; March 15, 2021)
for Docket No. FAA–2021–0081 to
establish Class E airspace at El Capitan
Lodge, Craig, AK. Interested parties
were invited to participate in this
rulemaking effort by submitting written
comments on the proposal to the FAA,
none were received.
Class E5 airspace designations are
published in paragraph 6005 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.
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 amendment to 14 CFR part 71
establishes Class E airspace, extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface,
at El Capitan Lodge, Craig, AK. This
action is associated with a seaplane
base, and therefore, the Class E airspace
is established extending upward from
700 feet above ground level (AGL)
within a 2-mile radius of the airport’s
sea lane versus the Lodge. In addition,
airspace extending upward from 700
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feet AGL is established 1.9 miles each
side of the 353° bearing from a point-inspace, coordinates lat. 55°58′6″ N, long.
133°15′59″ W, extending from the 2mile radius to 8.5 miles north. This area
provides controlled airspace for aircraft
as they descend below 1,500 feet AGL.
The airspace extending upward from
700 feet also includes the area 2 miles
each side of the 232° bearing from the
point-in-space extending from the 2mile radius to 4 miles southwest. This
area would provide controlled airspace
for the missed approach procedure.
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).
Adoption of the Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 140 (Monday, July 26, 2021)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 39953-39956]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-15777]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2021-0250; Airspace Docket No. 20-AEA-22]
RIN 2120-AA66
Establishment and Amendment of Area Navigation Routes, Northeast
Corridor Atlantic Coast Routes; Northeastern United States
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action modifies three existing high altitude area
navigation (RNAV) routes (Q-routes), and establishes one new Q-route,
in support of the Northeast Corridor Atlantic Coast Route (NEC ACR)
Project. This action improves the efficiency of the National Airspace
System (NAS) by expanding the availability of RNAV routing and reducing
the dependency on ground-based navigational systems.
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: Paul Gallant, 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
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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 VOR Federal airway route structure in
the northeastern United States to maintain the efficient flow of air
traffic.
History
The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking for Docket No.
FAA-2021-0250 in the Federal Register (86 FR 21669; April 23, 2021), to
amend three existing Q-routes, and establish 1 new Q-route, in the
northeastern United States to support the Northeast Corridor Atlantic
Coast Route project. 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 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 route 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 14 CFR part 71 by amending three existing Q-
routes, and establishing one new Q-route in the northeastern United
States to support the Northeast Corridor Atlantic Coast Route project.
The new route is designated Q-419, and amendments made to the
descriptions of Q-22, Q-54, and Q-64.
The Q-route amendments are as follows:
Q-22: Q-22 extends between the GUSTI, LA, Fix, and the BEARI, VA,
WP. This action further extends Q-22 northeast from the BEARI, VA, WP
to the FOXWD, CT, WP. The following points are inserted between the
BEARI, VA, and the FOXWD, CT, WPs: UMBRE, VA, WP; BBOBO, VA, WP; SHTGN,
MD, WP; SYFER, MD, WP; DANGR, MD, WP; PYTHN, DE, WP; BESSI, NJ, Fix;
JOEPO, NJ, WP; BRAND, NJ, Fix; Robbinsville, NJ (RBV), VORTAC; LAURN,
NY, Fix; LLUND, NY, Fix; and BAYYS, CT, Fix. As amended, Q-22 extends
between GUSTI, LA and FOXWD, CT. This provides RNAV routing between
Louisiana and the New England area.
Q-54: Q-54 extends between the Greenwood, SC (GRD), VORTAC, and the
NUTZE, NC, WP. This action removes the Greenwood VORTAC and adds the
HRTWL, SC, WP as a new end point for the route. In addition, the ASHEL,
NC, WP is added between the existing RAANE, NC, and the NUTZE, NC, WPs.
Q-64: Q-64 extends between the CATLN, AL, Fix, and the Tar River,
NC (TYI), VORTAC. This action removes the Greenwood, SC (GRD), VORTAC
from the route and adds the HRTWL, SC, WP between the FIGEY, GA and the
DARRL, SC, Fixes. The DADDS, NC, WP and the MARCL, NC, WPs are added
between the existing IDDAA, NC, WP, and the Tar River VORTAC.
Additionally, the route is extended northeast from the Tar River
VORTAC, through the GUILD, NC, WP to the SAWED, VA, Fix.
The new Q-route is as follows:
Q-419: Q-419 extends between the BROSS, MD, Fix, and the Deer Park,
NY (DPK), VOR/DME.
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 modifying three
existing high altitude area navigation (RNAV) routes (Q-routes), and
establishing one new Q-route, in support of the Northeast Corridor
Atlantic Coast Route (NEC ACR) Project, 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 circumstances in which a normally categorically excluded
action may have a significant environmental impact requiring further
analysis. Accordingly, 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 2006 United States Area Navigation Routes.
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Q-22 GUSTI, LA to FOXWD, CT [Amended]
GUSTI, LA FIX (Lat. 29[deg]58'15.34'' N, long. 092[deg]54'35.29'' W)
OYSTY, LA FIX (Lat. 30[deg]28'15.21'' N, long. 090[deg]11'49.14'' W)
ACMES, AL WP (Lat. 30[deg]55'27.13'' N, long. 088[deg]22'10.82'' W)
CATLN, AL FIX (Lat. 31[deg]18'26.03'' N, long. 087[deg]34'47.75'' W)
TWOUP, GA WP (Lat. 33[deg]53'45.39'' N, long. 083[deg]49'08.39'' W)
Spartanburg, SC (SPA) VORTAC (Lat. 35[deg]02'01.05'' N, long. 081[deg]55'37.24'' W)
NYBLK, NC WP (Lat. 35[deg]34'34.99'' N, long. 081[deg]02'33.96'' W)
MASHI, NC WP (Lat. 35[deg]58'17.90'' N, long. 080[deg]23'04.71'' W)
KIDDO, NC WP (Lat. 36[deg]10'34.90'' N, long. 080[deg]02'23.69'' W)
OMENS, VA WP (Lat. 36[deg]49'29.00'' N, long. 078[deg]55'29.78'' W)
BEARI, VA WP (Lat. 37[deg]12'01.97'' N, long. 078[deg]15'23.85'' W)
UMBRE, VA WP (Lat. 37[deg]23'38.72'' N, long. 077[deg]49'09.50'' W)
BBOBO, VA WP (Lat. 37[deg]41'33.79'' N, long. 077[deg]07'57.59'' W)
SHTGN, MD WP (Lat. 38[deg]14'45.29'' N, long. 076[deg]44'52.23'' W)
SYFER, MD WP (Lat. 38[deg]25'19.31'' N, long. 076[deg]33'26.82'' W)
DANGR, MD WP (Lat. 38[deg]57'36.25'' N, long. 075[deg]58'30.85'' W)
PYTHN, DE WP (Lat. 39[deg]18'06.97'' N, long. 075[deg]33'59.66'' W)
BESSI, NJ FIX (Lat. 39[deg]40'34.84'' N, long. 075[deg]06'44.53'' W)
JOEPO, NJ WP (Lat. 39[deg]54'22.11'' N, long. 074[deg]52'17.73'' W)
BRAND, NJ FIX (Lat. 40[deg]02'06.28'' N, long. 074[deg]44'09.50'' W)
Robbinsville, NJ (RBV) VORTAC (Lat. 40[deg]12'08.65'' N, long. 074[deg]29'42.09'' W)
LAURN, NY FIX (Lat. 40[deg]33'05.80'' N, long. 074[deg]07'13.67'' W)
LLUND, NY FIX (Lat. 40[deg]51'45.04'' N, long. 073[deg]46'57.30'' W)
BAYYS, CT FIX (Lat. 41[deg]17'21.27'' N, long. 072[deg]58'16.73'' W)
FOXWD, CT WP (Lat. 41[deg]48'21.66'' N, long. 071[deg]48'07.03'' W)
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Q-54 HRTWL SC to NUTZE, NC [Amended]
HRTWL, SC WP (Lat. 34[deg]15'05.33'' N, long. 082[deg]09'15.55:W.)
NYLLA, SC WP (Lat. 34[deg]34'38.94'' N, long. 081[deg]17'00.48'' W)
CHYPS, NC WP (Lat. 34[deg]53'17.92'' N, long. 080[deg]25'57.04'' W)
AHOEY, NC WP (Lat. 35[deg]00'36.28'' N, long. 080[deg]05'55.93'' W)
RAANE, NC WP (Lat. 35[deg]09'21.97'' N, long. 079[deg]41'33.90'' W)
ASHEL, NC WP (Lat. 35[deg]25'43.32'' N, long. 078[deg]54'48.07'' W)
NUTZE, NC WP (Lat. 35[deg]50'40.43'' N, long. 077[deg]40'56.72'' W)
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Q-64 CATLN, AL to SAWED, VA [Amended]
CATLN, AL FIX (Lat. 31[deg]18'26.03'' N, long. 087[deg]34'47.75'' W)
FIGEY, GA WP (Lat. 33[deg]52'26.94'' N, long. 082[deg]52'22.76'' W)
HRTWL, SC WP (Lat. 34[deg]15'05.33'' N, long. 082[deg]09'15.55:W.)
DARRL, SC FIX (Lat. 34[deg]47'49.47'' N, long. 081[deg]03'21.62'' W)
IDDAA, NC WP (Lat. 35[deg]11'05.10'' N, long. 079[deg]59'30.69'' W)
DADDS, NC WP (Lat. 35[deg]36'30.35'' N, long. 078[deg]47'20.70'' W)
MARCL, NC WP (Lat. 35[deg]43'54.41'' N, long. 078[deg]25'46.57'' W)
Tar River, NC (TYI) VORTAC (Lat. 35[deg]58'36.20'' N, long. 077[deg]42'13.43'' W)
GUILD, NC WP (Lat. 36[deg]18'49.56'' N, long. 077[deg]14'59.96'' W)
SAWED, VA FIX (Lat. 37[deg]32'00.73'' N, long. 075[deg]51'29.10'' W)
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Q-419 BROSS, MD to Deer Park, NY (DPK) [New]
BROSS, MD FIX (Lat. 39[deg]11'28.40'' N, long. 075[deg]52'49.88'' W)
MYFOO, DE WP (Lat. 39[deg]26'10.15'' N, long. 075[deg]36'44.70'' W)
NACYN, NJ WP (Lat. 39[deg]36'49.19'' N, long. 075[deg]24'59.30'' W)
BSERK, NJ WP (Lat. 39[deg]47'27.01'' N, long. 075[deg]13'10.29'' W)
HULKK, NJ WP (Lat. 39[deg]59'53.04'' N, long. 074[deg]58'52.52'' W)
Robbinsville, NJ (RBV) VORTAC (Lat. 40[deg]12'08.65'' N, long. 074[deg]29'42.09'' W)
LAURN, NY FIX (Lat. 40[deg]33'05.80'' N, long. 074[deg]07'13.67'' W)
Kennedy, NY (JFK) VOR/DME (Lat. 40[deg]37'58.40'' N, long. 073[deg]46'17.00'' W)
Deer Park, NY (DPK) VOR/DME (Lat. 40[deg]47'30.30'' N, long. 073[deg]18'13.17'' W)
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Issued in Washington, DC, on July 19, 2021.
George Gonzalez,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2021-15777 Filed 7-23-21; 8:45 am]
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