Establishment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes; South and Central United States, 14394-14396 [2022-05340]

Agencies

• Federal Aviation Administration
• DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 50 (Tuesday, March 15, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 14394-14396]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-05340]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2021-0920; Airspace Docket No. 21-ASW-7]
RIN 2120-AA66


Establishment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes; 
South and Central United States

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes three United States Area Navigation 
(RNAV) routes, designated T-370, T-398, and T-419, in the south and 
central United States. These routes supplement certain VHF 
Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airways in support of the VOR 
Minimum Operational Network (MON) program, and they expand the 
availability of RNAV routing in the National Airspace System (NAS).

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 JO 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-2021-0920, in the Federal Register (86 FR 60186; November 1, 2021), 
to establish new RNAV routes T-370, T-398, and T-419 in the southern 
and central United States. Interested parties were invited to 
participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on 
the proposal. One comment was received, but no specifics pertaining to 
the proposal were included.
    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 
routes listed in this document would be subsequently published in FAA 
Order JO 7400.11.

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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 establishing three new RNAV 
routes T-370, T-398, and T-419 in the southern and central United 
States. These routes overlie certain VOR Federal airways that are based 
on navigation aids (NAVAIDs) that are planned for decommissioning under 
the FAA's VOR MON program. The new routes are described below.
    T-370: T-370 extends between the BURBIN, TX, waypoint (WP) and the 
VLKNN, AL, WP. T-370 overlies VOR Federal airway V-278 that extends 
between the Bowie, TX, (UKW) VHF Omnidirectional Range Tactical Air 
Navigation (VORTAC), and the Vulcan, AL, (VUZ) VORTAC. A number of 
navigation aids (NAVAIDs) that currently form V-278 are planned for 
decommissioning. Therefore, in the T-370 description, those NAVAIDs are 
replaced by RNAV WPs as follows. The BURBN, TX, WP replaces the Bowie, 
TX, (UKW) VORTAC. The RRORY, TX, WP replaces the Bonham, TX, (BYP) 
VORTAC. The TASEY, TX, WP replaces the Paris, TX, (PRX) VOR/DME. The 
SLOTH, TX, WP replaces the Texarkana, TX, (TXK) VORTAC. The RICKG, AR, 
WP replaces the Monticello, AR, (MON) VOR/DME. The EJKSN, MS, WP 
replaces the Greenville, MS, (GLH) VOR/DME. The IZAAC, MS, WP replaces 
the Sidon, MS, (SQS) VORTAC. The SKNNR, MS, WP replaces the Bigbee, MS, 
(IGB) VORTAC. The VLKNN, AL, WP replaces the Vulcan, AL, (VUZ) VORTAC.
    T-398: T-398 extends between the SLOTH, TX, WP, and the GMINI, NC, 
WP. T-398 overlies VOR Federal airway V-54 that currently extends 
between the Texarkana, TX, (TXK) VORTAC, and the Sandhills, NC, (SDZ) 
VORTAC. A number of NAVAIDs that currently form V-54 are planned for 
future decommissioning. Therefore, in the T-398 description, those 
NAVAIDs are replaced by WPs as follows. The SLOTH, TX, WP replaces the 
Texarkana, TX, (TXK) VORTAC. The LITTR, AR, WP replaces the Little 
Rock, AR, (LIT) VORTAC. The EMEEY, AR, WP replaces the Marvell, AR, 
(UJM) VOR/DME. The GOINS, MS, WP replaces the Holly Springs, MS, (HLI) 
VORTAC. The HAGIE, AL, WP replaces the Muscle Shoals, AL, (MSL) VORTAC. 
The FILUN, AL, WP replaces the Rocket, AL, (RQZ) VORTAC. The JILIS, GA, 
WP replaces the Choo Choo, TN, (GQO) VORTAC. The BALNN, GA, WP replaces 
the Harris, GA, (HRS) VORTAC. The BURGG, SC, WP replaces the 
Spartanburg, SC, (SPA) VORTAC. The CRLNA, NC, WP replaces the 
Charlotte, NC, (CLT) VOR/DME. The GMINI, NC, WP replaces the Sandhills, 
NC, (SDZ) VORTAC.
    T-419: T-419 extends between the MAHTY, AR, WP, and the TERGE, IN, 
WP. T-419 overlies those segments of VOR Federal airway V-305 that 
extend between the Walnut Ridge, AR, (ARG) VORTAC, and the Pocket City, 
IN, (PXV) VORTAC. A number of NAVAIDs that currently form V-305 are 
planned for future decommissioning. Therefore, in the T-419 
description, those NAVAIDs are replaced by WPs as follows. The MAHTY, 
AR, WP replaces the Walnut Ridge, AR, (ARG) VORTAC. The FRNIA, MO, WP 
replaces the Malden, MO, (MAW) VORTAC. The MESSR, KY, WP replaces the 
Cunningham, KY, (CNG) VOR/DME. The TERGE, IN, WP replaces the Pocket 
City, IN, (PXV) VORTAC.
    The full route legal descriptions of T-370, T-398, and T-419 are 
listed in ``The Amendment'' section, below. These changes provide RNAV 
routing to supplement VOR Federal airways that will be impacted by the 
VOR MON program, and support the transition to a more efficient 
Performance Based Navigation route structure.
    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 establishing three RNAV 
routes T-370, T-398, and T-419, 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); and paragraph 5-6.5b, which categorically excludes from 
further environmental impact review ``Actions regarding establishment 
of jet routes and Federal airways (see 14 CFR 71.15, Designation of jet 
routes and VOR Federal airways) . . .'' 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.

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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-370 BURBN, TX to VLKNN, AL [New]
 
BURBN, TX                     WP                  (Lat. 33[deg]32'09.20''N, long. 097[deg]49'15.83''W)
RRORY, TX                     WP                  (Lat. 33[deg]32'14.95''N, long. 096[deg]14'03.45''W)
TASEY, TX                     WP                  (Lat. 33[deg]32'32.56''N, long. 095[deg]26'54.55''W)
SLOTH, TX                     WP                  (Lat. 33[deg]30'49.99''N, long. 094[deg]04'24.38''W)
RICKG, AR                     WP                  (Lat. 33[deg]33'43.12''N, long. 091[deg]42'56.29''W)
EJKSN, MS                     WP                  (Lat. 33[deg]31'24.65''N, long. 090[deg]58'57.87''W)
IZAAC, MS                     WP                  (Lat. 33[deg]27'49.87''N, long. 090[deg]16'37.75''W)
SKNRR, MS                     WP                  (Lat. 33[deg]29'07.75''N, long. 088[deg]30'49.63''W)
BESOM, AL                     Fix                 (Lat. 33[deg]35'10.73''N, long. 087[deg]39'23.49''W)
NESTS, AL                     WP                  (Lat. 33[deg]36'53.34''N, long. 087[deg]20'51.86''W)
VLKNN, AL                     WP                  (Lat. 33[deg]40'12.47''N, long. 086[deg]53'58.83''W)
 
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T-398 SLOTH, TX to GMINI, NC [New]
 
SLOTH, TX                     WP                  (Lat. 33[deg]30'49.99''N, long. 094[deg]04'24.38''W)
MUFRE, AR                     Fix                 (Lat. 34[deg]05'31.32''N, long. 093[deg]10'43.80''W)
LITTR, AR                     WP                  (Lat. 34[deg]40'39.90''N, long. 092[deg]10'49.26''W)
EMEEY, AR                     WP                  (Lat. 34[deg]34'30.29''N, long. 090[deg]40'27.14''W)
GOINS, MS                     WP                  (Lat. 34[deg]46'12.64''N, long. 089[deg]29'46.81''W)
HAGIE, AL                     WP                  (Lat. 34[deg]42'25.87''N, long. 087[deg]29'29.76''W)
FILUN, AL                     WP                  (Lat. 34[deg]47'50.14''N, long. 086[deg]38'01.14''W)
JILIS, GA                     WP                  (Lat. 34[deg]57'23.98''N, long. 085[deg]08'03.46''W)
CRAND, GA                     Fix                 (Lat. 34[deg]57'28.88''N, long. 084[deg]51'20.59''W)
BALNN, GA                     WP                  (Lat. 34[deg]56'34.20''N, long. 083[deg]54'56.42''W)
BURGG, SC                     WP                  (Lat. 35[deg]02'00.55''N, long. 081[deg]55'36.86''W)
GAFFE, SC                     Fix                 (Lat. 35[deg]05'38.90''N, long. 081[deg]33'23.92''W)
CRLNA, NC                     WP                  (Lat. 35[deg]12'49.48''N, long. 080[deg]56'57.32''W)
LOCAS, NC                     Fix                 (Lat. 35[deg]12'05.18''N, long. 080[deg]26'44.89''W)
RELPY, NC                     Fix                 (Lat. 35[deg]12'45.70''N, long. 079[deg]47'28.76''W)
GMINI, NC                     WP                  (Lat. 35[deg]12'23.01''N, long. 079[deg]34'01.98''W)
 
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T-419 MAHTY, AR to TERGE, IN [New]
 
MAHTY, AR                     WP                  (Lat. 36[deg]06'36.35''N, long. 090[deg]57'12.65''W)
FRNIA, MO                     WP                  (Lat. 36[deg]33'18.69''N, long. 089[deg]54'40.47''W)
MESSR, KY                     WP                  (Lat. 37[deg]00'30.44''N, long. 088[deg]50'13.16''W)
TERGE, IN                     WP                  (Lat. 37[deg]55'42.47''N, long. 087[deg]45'44.19''W)
 

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    Issued in Washington, DC, on March 9, 2022.
Scott M. Rosenbloom,
Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations.
[FR Doc. 2022-05340 Filed 3-14-22; 8:45 am]
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