Amendment and Removal of Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes; South-Central FL Metroplex Project., 14388-14389 [2022-05339]

Agencies

• Federal Aviation Administration
• DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 50 (Tuesday, March 15, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 14388-14389]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-05339]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2021-0940; Airspace Docket No. 21-ASO-12]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment and Removal of Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes; South-
Central FL Metroplex Project.

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends low altitude United States Area Navigation 
(RNAV) route, T-208 in support of the South-Central FL Metroplex 
Project. Other route changes that were proposed in the NPRM are being 
deferred to a later date.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, May 19, 2022. 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 JO 7400.11 
and publication of conforming amendments.

ADDRESSES: FAA Order JO 7400.11F, 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. FAA Order 7400.11F is also available for 
inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). 
For information on the availability of FAA Order JO 7400.11F 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 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 route structure as necessary to preserve 
the safe and efficient flow of air traffic within the NAS.

History

    The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking for Docket No. 
FAA-2021-0940, in the Federal Register (86 FR 61724; November 8, 2021), 
amending 11 T-routes, and removing one T-route. Interested parties were 
invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written 
comments on the proposal. No comments were received.
    United States RNAV T-routes are published in paragraph 6011 of FAA 
Order JO 7400.11F, dated August 10, 2021, and effective September 15, 
2021, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The RNAV route 
listed in this document will be subsequently published in FAA Order JO 
7400.11.

Differences From the NPRM

    In addition to route T-208, the NPRM proposed to amend the 
following routes: T-207, T-210, T-336, T-339, T-341, T-343, T-345, T-
347, T-349, and T-353, and to remove T-337. Since then, the FAA has 
determined that additional planning and coordination is needed prior to 
implementing the changes to all of the above routes except for T-208.

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Consequently, this rule only implements the amendment of T-208. The 
remaining routes are delayed to a later date.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document amends FAA Order JO 7400.11F, Airspace Designations 
and Reporting Points, dated August 10, 2021, and effective September 
15, 2021. FAA Order JO 7400.11F is publicly available as listed in the 
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order JO 7400.11F 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 RNAV T-route T-208 in 
support of the South-Central FL Metroplex Project. The route change is 
described below.
    T-208: T-208 currently extends between the WALEE, FL, WP, and the 
SHANC, FL, WP. This action removes the WALEE, FL, and the MMKAY, FL, 
WPs from the route. The SIROC, GA, WP is added as the new start point 
of the route. The SAHND, FL, WP is added between the SIROC, GA, and the 
FOXAM, FL, WPs. After the FOXAM, FL, WP, T-208 proceeds to the SHANC, 
FL, Fix, as currently depicted on the IFR Low Altitude Chart.
    FAA Order JO 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 action of amending T-208, as 
described above, in support of efforts transitioning the NAS from 
ground-based to satellite-based navigation, 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 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.


Sec.  71.1  [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO 
7400.11F, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 10, 
2021, and effective September 15, 2021, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes.

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T-208 SIROC, GA to SHANC, FL [Amended]
 
SIROC, GA                                       WP                             (Lat. 31[deg]03'02.32'' N, long. 081[deg]26'45.89'' W)
SAHND, FL                                       WP                             (Lat. 30[deg]25'45.91'' N, long. 081[deg]24'34.99'' W)
FOXAM, FL                                       WP                             (Lat. 29[deg]33'37.73'' N, long. 081[deg]09'37.84'' W)
SUUGR, FL                                       WP                             (Lat. 29[deg]19'40.38'' N, long. 081[deg]07'20.79'' W)
SMYRA, FL                                       Fix                            (Lat. 29[deg]00'19.48'' N, long. 080[deg]59'34.51'' W)
OAKIE, FL                                       Fix                            (Lat. 28[deg]51'04.26'' N, long. 080[deg]55'52.35'' W)
MALET, FL                                       Fix                            (Lat. 28[deg]41'29.90'' N, long. 080[deg]52'04.30'' W)
TICCO, FL                                       Fix                            (Lat. 28[deg]31'00.50'' N, long. 080[deg]47'52.80'' W)
INDIA, FL                                       Fix                            (Lat. 28[deg]26'04.19'' N, long. 080[deg]45'55.25'' W)
DIMBY, FL                                       WP                             (Lat. 28[deg]04'52.54'' N, long. 080[deg]37'37.61'' W)
VALKA, FL                                       Fix                            (Lat. 27[deg]55'06.06'' N, long. 080[deg]34'17.17'' W)
SULTY, FL                                       WP                             (Lat. 27[deg]48'12.41'' N, long. 080[deg]32'59.17'' W)
WIXED, FL                                       WP                             (Lat. 27[deg]41'24.86'' N, long. 080[deg]29'56.56'' W)
CLEFF, FL                                       WP                             (Lat. 27[deg]00'03.31'' N, long. 080[deg]32'38.27'' W)
DURRY, FL                                       WP                             (Lat. 26[deg]43'46.96'' N, long. 080[deg]24'09.25'' W)
BOBOE, FL                                       WP                             (Lat. 26[deg]28'48.72'' N, long. 080[deg]23'05.23'' W)
SHANC, FL                                       Fix                            (Lat. 26[deg]18'51.14'' N, long. 080[deg]20'00.16'' W)
 

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    Issued in Washington, DC, on March 9, 2022.
Scott M. Rosenbloom,
Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations.
[FR Doc. 2022-05339 Filed 3-14-22; 8:45 am]
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