Establishment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-382; Hooper Bay, AK, 52669-52671 [2022-18491]
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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 will only affect air traffic
procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this rule, when
promulgated, will not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this
airspace action of establishing RNAV
route T–369 in the vicinity of Bethel,
AK, 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 5–6.5i,
which categorically excludes from
further environmental review the
establishment of new or revised air
traffic control procedures conducted at
3,000 feet or more above ground level
(AGL); procedures conducted below
3,000 feet AGL that do not cause traffic
to be routinely routed over noise
sensitive areas; modifications to
currently approved procedures
conducted below 3,000 feet AGL that do
not significantly increase noise over
noise sensitive areas; and increases in
minimum altitudes and landing
minima. 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
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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
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 JO 7400.11F,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 10, 2021, and
effective September 15, 2021, is
amended as follows:
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Paragraph 6011 United States Area
Navigation Routes.
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T–369 Bethel, AK (BET) to Nome, AK (OME) [New]
Bethel, AK (BET)
VORTAC
(Lat. 60°47′05.41″ N, long. 161°49′27.59″ W)
JOPES, AK
WP
(Lat. 62°03′33.30″ N, long. 163°17′07.68″ W)
Nome, AK (OME)
VOR/DME
(Lat. 64°29′06.39″ N, long. 165°15′11.43″ W)
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[FR Doc. 2022–18429 Filed 8–26–22; 8:45 am]
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2021–0857; Airspace
Docket No. 19–AAL–51]
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Establishment of United States Area
Navigation (RNAV) Route T–382;
Hooper Bay, AK
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
16:03 Aug 26, 2022
Authority for This Rulemaking
Effective date 0901 UTC,
November 3, 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 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Colby Abbott, Rules and Regulations
Group, Office of Policy, Federal
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 expands the
availability of RNAV route structure in
Alaska and improves the efficient flow
of air traffic within the National
Airspace System by lessening the
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This action establishes United
States Area Navigation (RNAV) route T–
382 in the vicinity of Hooper Bay, AK,
in support of a large and comprehensive
T-route modernization project for the
state of Alaska.
SUMMARY:
Issued in Washington, DC, on August 23,
2022.
Scott M. Rosenbloom,
Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations.
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dependency on ground based
navigation.
airspace areas, air traffic service routes,
and reporting points.
History
The Rule
This action amends 14 CFR part 71 by
establishing RNAV route T–382 in the
vicinity of Hooper Bay, AK, in support
of a large and comprehensive T–route
modernization project for the state of
Alaska. The route is described below.
T–382: T–382 is established between
the Hooper Bay, AK (HPB), VHF
Omnidirectional Range/Distance
Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) and
the McGrath, AK (MCG), VHF
Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air
Navigational (VORTAC) navigational
aids. T–382 offers alternate routing with
a lower Minimum Enroute Altitude
(MEA) over more favorable terrain to the
existing Colored Federal airway G–15
and Alaskan VHF Omnidirectional
Radar (VOR) Federal airways V–496 and
V–510 between the Hooper Bay VOR/
DME and McGrath VORTAC.
The full route description of the new
RNAV route is listed in the Amendment
to part 71 set forth below.
FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on
September 15.
The FAA published a notice of
proposed rulemaking for Docket No.
FAA–2021–0857 in the Federal Register
(86 FR 58817; October 25, 2021),
establishing RNAV route T–382 in the
vicinity of Hooper Bay, AK, in support
of a large and comprehensive T-route
modernization project for the state of
Alaska. Interested parties were invited
to participate in this rulemaking effort
by submitting comments on the
proposal. One comment that was not
germane to the proposed action was
received.
United States Area Navigation 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 published
subsequently in FAA Order JO 7400.11.
Differences From the NPRM
In the NPRM, the FAA discovered a
typographical error in two separate
locations identifying the proposed
RNAV T–route as ‘‘T–381’’ instead of
the intended RNAV T–route ‘‘T–382’’.
The errors are in ‘‘The Proposal’’ section
describing the proposed route and in the
route description title of the proposed
amendment to part 71. The correct
RNAV T–route identifier is ‘‘T–382’’.
Additionally, subsequent to the
NPRM, the FAA determined it was
necessary to relocate the JOPES, AK,
waypoint (WP) to address instrument
flight procedure concerns related to two
points (i.e., FIX, navigational aid,
waypoints) being located too close to
one another. As a result, the latitude/
longitude geographic coordinates for the
JOPES WP are changed from ‘‘lat.
62°03′33.80″ N, long. 163°16′54.82″ W’’
to ‘‘lat. 62°03′33.30″ N, long.
163°17′07.68″ W’’. This change is a
minor adjustment to the route point and
moves the WP by approximately 600
feet from its proposed location.
This action incorporates the changes
noted above.
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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
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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 establishing RNAV
route T–382 in the vicinity of Hooper
Bay, AK, 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
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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 5–6.5i,
which categorically excludes from
further environmental review the
establishment of new or revised air
traffic control procedures conducted at
3,000 feet or more above ground level
(AGL); procedures conducted below
3,000 feet AGL that do not cause traffic
to be routinely routed over noise
sensitive areas; modifications to
currently approved procedures
conducted below 3,000 feet AGL that do
not significantly increase noise over
noise sensitive areas; and increases in
minimum altitudes and landing
minima. 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
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 JO 7400.11F,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 10, 2021, and
effective September 15, 2021, is
amended as follows:
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Paragraph 6011. United States Area
Navigation Routes.
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T–382 Hooper Bay, AK
Hooper Bay, AK (HPB)
JOPES, AK
FELSA, AK
WEREL, AK
OTTAC, AK
CHEFF, AK
McGrath, AK (MCG)
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Issued in Washington, DC, on August 23,
2022.
Scott M. Rosenbloom,
Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations.
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2021–0856; Airspace
Docket No. 19–AAL–50]
RIN 2120–AA66
Establishment of United States Area
Navigation (RNAV) Route T–381; Big
Lake, AK
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 July 14, 2022, that
establishes United States Area
Navigation (RNAV) route T–381 in the
vicinity of Big Lake, AK, in support of
a large and comprehensive T-route
modernization project for the state of
Alaska. The final rule identified the
SUMMARY:
(HPB) to McGrath, AK (MCG) [New]
VOR/DME
(Lat. 61°30′51.65″
WP
(Lat. 62°03′33.30″
WP
(Lat. 62°26′52.62″
WP
(Lat. 62°38′29.25″
WP
(Lat. 63°02′12.19″
WP
(Lat. 63°04′15.06″
VORTAC
(Lat. 62°57′03.72″
N,
N,
N,
N,
N,
N,
N,
long.
long.
long.
long.
long.
long.
long.
166°08′04.13″
163°17′07.68″
161°35′12.99″
160°11′07.20″
158°08′46.85″
157°20′39.55″
155°36′40.97″
W)
W)
W)
W)
W)
W)
W)
GLOWS, AK, route point as a waypoint
(WP), in error. This action makes an
editorial correction to the reference of
the GLOWS, AK, WP to change it to be
reflected as a Fix and match the FAA’s
aeronautical database information.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC,
September 8, 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 7400.11 and
publication of conforming amendments.
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11F,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can
be viewed online at 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Colby Abbott, Rules and Regulations
Group, Office of Policy, Federal
Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington,
DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
a large and comprehensive T-route
modernization project for the state of
Alaska. Subsequent to publication, the
FAA determined that the GLOWS, AK,
route point was inadvertently identified
as a WP, in error. This rule corrects that
error by changing the reference of the
GLOWS, AK, WP to the GLOWS, AK,
Fix. This is an editorial change only to
match the FAA’s aeronautical database
information and does not alter the
alignment of the affected T–381 route.
History
In FR Doc. 2022–15064, appearing on
page 42071, in the third column, at line
62, correct
The FAA published a final rule in the
Federal Register (87 FR 42070; July 14,
2022), establishing T–381 in support of
United States Area Navigation 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 T-route listed in
this document will be published
subsequently in FAA Order JO 7400.11.
Correction to Final Rule
Accordingly, pursuant to the
authority delegated to me, reference to
the GLOWS, AK, WP that is reflected in
Docket No. FAA–2021–0856, as
published in the Federal Register of
July 14, 2022 (87 FR 42070), FR Doc.
2022–15064, is corrected as follows:
‘‘GLOWS, AK
WP
(Lat. 64°26′15.88″ N, long. 148°15′17.88″ W)’’
‘‘GLOWS, AK
FIX
(Lat. 64°26′15.88″ N, long. 148°15′17.88″ W).’’
to read
Issued in Washington, DC, on August 23,
2022.
Scott M. Rosenbloom,
Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2021-0857; Airspace Docket No. 19-AAL-51]
RIN 2120-AA66
Establishment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-
382; Hooper Bay, AK
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action establishes United States Area Navigation (RNAV)
route T-382 in the vicinity of Hooper Bay, AK, in support of a large
and comprehensive T-route modernization project for the state of
Alaska.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, November 3, 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 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colby Abbott, 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 expands the availability of RNAV route structure in
Alaska and improves the efficient flow of air traffic within the
National Airspace System by lessening the
[[Page 52670]]
dependency on ground based navigation.
History
The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking for Docket No.
FAA-2021-0857 in the Federal Register (86 FR 58817; October 25, 2021),
establishing RNAV route T-382 in the vicinity of Hooper Bay, AK, in
support of a large and comprehensive T-route modernization project for
the state of Alaska. Interested parties were invited to participate in
this rulemaking effort by submitting comments on the proposal. One
comment that was not germane to the proposed action was received.
United States Area Navigation 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 published subsequently
in FAA Order JO 7400.11.
Differences From the NPRM
In the NPRM, the FAA discovered a typographical error in two
separate locations identifying the proposed RNAV T-route as ``T-381''
instead of the intended RNAV T-route ``T-382''. The errors are in ``The
Proposal'' section describing the proposed route and in the route
description title of the proposed amendment to part 71. The correct
RNAV T-route identifier is ``T-382''.
Additionally, subsequent to the NPRM, the FAA determined it was
necessary to relocate the JOPES, AK, waypoint (WP) to address
instrument flight procedure concerns related to two points (i.e., FIX,
navigational aid, waypoints) being located too close to one another. As
a result, the latitude/longitude geographic coordinates for the JOPES
WP are changed from ``lat. 62[deg]03'33.80'' N, long.
163[deg]16'54.82'' W'' to ``lat. 62[deg]03'33.30'' N, long.
163[deg]17'07.68'' W''. This change is a minor adjustment to the route
point and moves the WP by approximately 600 feet from its proposed
location.
This action incorporates the changes noted above.
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 RNAV route T-382
in the vicinity of Hooper Bay, AK, in support of a large and
comprehensive T-route modernization project for the state of Alaska.
The route is described below.
T-382: T-382 is established between the Hooper Bay, AK (HPB), VHF
Omnidirectional Range/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) and the
McGrath, AK (MCG), VHF Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air Navigational
(VORTAC) navigational aids. T-382 offers alternate routing with a lower
Minimum Enroute Altitude (MEA) over more favorable terrain to the
existing Colored Federal airway G-15 and Alaskan VHF Omnidirectional
Radar (VOR) Federal airways V-496 and V-510 between the Hooper Bay VOR/
DME and McGrath VORTAC.
The full route description of the new RNAV route is listed in the
Amendment to part 71 set forth below.
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 airspace action of establishing
RNAV route T-382 in the vicinity of Hooper Bay, AK, 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 5-6.5i, which categorically excludes from
further environmental review the establishment of new or revised air
traffic control procedures conducted at 3,000 feet or more above ground
level (AGL); procedures conducted below 3,000 feet AGL that do not
cause traffic to be routinely routed over noise sensitive areas;
modifications to currently approved procedures conducted below 3,000
feet AGL that do not significantly increase noise over noise sensitive
areas; and increases in minimum altitudes and landing minima. 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
0
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 JO
7400.11F, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 10,
2021, and effective September 15, 2021, is amended as follows:
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Paragraph 6011. United States Area Navigation Routes.
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T-382 Hooper Bay, AK (HPB) to McGrath, AK (MCG) [New]
Hooper Bay, AK (HPB) VOR/DME (Lat. 61[deg]30'51.65'' N, long. 166[deg]08'04.13'' W)
JOPES, AK WP (Lat. 62[deg]03'33.30'' N, long. 163[deg]17'07.68'' W)
FELSA, AK WP (Lat. 62[deg]26'52.62'' N, long. 161[deg]35'12.99'' W)
WEREL, AK WP (Lat. 62[deg]38'29.25'' N, long. 160[deg]11'07.20'' W)
OTTAC, AK WP (Lat. 63[deg]02'12.19'' N, long. 158[deg]08'46.85'' W)
CHEFF, AK WP (Lat. 63[deg]04'15.06'' N, long. 157[deg]20'39.55'' W)
McGrath, AK (MCG) VORTAC (Lat. 62[deg]57'03.72'' N, long. 155[deg]36'40.97'' W)
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Issued in Washington, DC, on August 23, 2022.
Scott M. Rosenbloom,
Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations.
[FR Doc. 2022-18491 Filed 8-26-22; 8:45 am]
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