Amendment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-232; Fairbanks, AK, 54883-54884 [2022-19286]

Download as PDF khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with RULES Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 173 / Thursday, September 8, 2022 / Rules and Regulations 54883 Navigation (RNAV) route, T–445, will overlay segments of airway V–31. V–447: V–447 extends from Cambridge, NY, to Sherbrooke, PQ, Canada. NavCanada has previously decommissioned the Sherbrook, PQ, VOR which was the end point of the route. The FAA is removing the route in its entirety. V–475: V–475 extends from LaGuardia, NY, to Providence, RI. This route is no longer being utilized. Therefore, no RNAV overlay is planned and the FAA is removing the route in its entirety. FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is published yearly and effective on September 15. 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. The FAA has determined no extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental assessment or environmental impact study. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 SUMMARY: 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. Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). Environmental Review The FAA has determined that this action of removing three VOR Federal airways in the eastern United States 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:04 Sep 07, 2022 Jkt 256001 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: ■ Paragraph 6010(a) Airways. * * * Domestic VOR Federal * * * * * * * * V–31 [Removed] * * * V–447 [Removed] * * * V–475 [Removed] * * * Issued in Washington, DC, on September 1, 2022. Scott M. Rosenbloom, Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations. [FR Doc. 2022–19289 Filed 9–7–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2022–0026; Airspace Docket No. 21–AAL–68] RIN 2120–AA66 Amendment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T–232; Fairbanks, 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 August 29, 2022, that amends United States Area Navigation (RNAV) route T–232 in the vicinity of Fairbanks, AK, in support of a large and comprehensive T-route modernization project for the state of Alaska. The final rule identified the IMARE, AK, route point as a waypoint (WP), in error. This action makes an editorial correction to the references of the IMARE, AK, WP to change it to be reflected as a Fix and match the FAA’s aeronautical database information. 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 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: History The FAA published a final rule in the Federal Register (87 FR 52676; August 29, 2022), amending T–232 in support of a large and comprehensive T-route modernization project for the state of Alaska. Subsequent to publication, the FAA determined that the IMARE, AK, route point was inadvertently identified as a WP, in error. This rule corrects that error by changing the references of the E:\FR\FM\08SER1.SGM 08SER1 54884 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 173 / Thursday, September 8, 2022 / Rules and Regulations IMARE, AK, WP to the IMARE, 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–232 route. 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, references to the IMARE, AK, WP that are reflected in Docket No. FAA–2022–0026, as published in the Federal Register of August 29, 2022 (87 FR 52676), FR Doc. 2022–18426, are corrected as follows: 1. In FR Doc. 2022–18426, appearing on page 52676, in the third column, at line 20, correct ‘‘IMARE, AK, WP’’ to read ‘‘IMARE, AK, Fix’’. 2. In FR Doc. 2022–18426, appearing on page 52677, in the third column, at line 25, correct ‘‘IMARE, AK WP (Lat. 64°33′29.60″ N, long. 147°17′20.31″ W)’’ to read ‘‘IMARE, AK FIX (Lat. 64°33′29.60″ N, long. 147°17′20.31″ W)’’. Issued in Washington, DC, on August 31, 2022. Scott M. Rosenbloom, Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations. [FR Doc. 2022–19286 Filed 9–7–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2022–0824; Airspace Docket No. 21–ASO–33] RIN 2120–AA66 Amendment and Revocation of Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes; Southeastern and Northeastern United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: This action amends Area Navigation (RNAV) route Q–81 to realign a portion of the route to improve traffic flows, and to remove Canadian RNAV route Q–947 at the request of NavCanada. These changes support the Northeast Corridor Atlantic Coast Route Project. DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, November 3, 2022. The Director of the khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:04 Sep 07, 2022 Jkt 256001 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: 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 National Airspace System. History The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking for Docket No. FAA–2022–0824, in the Federal Register (87 FR 41632; July 13, 2022), amending RNAV route Q–81 and removing Q–947. 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 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 will be subsequently published in and removed from FAA Order JO 7400.11. Difference From the NPRM In the regulatory text for Q–81, the ZEILR point was identified as a PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 ‘‘waypoint (WP).’’ This is corrected to reflect ZEILR as a ‘‘Fix.’’ 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 Q–81 in the southeastern United States, and removing Canadian route Q–947 in the northeastern United States. Q–81: Q–81 extends from the TUNSL, FL, WP, to the HONID, GA, WP. This action amends the current route segments between the FIPES, OG, WP and the FARLU, FL, WP by removing the THMPR, FL, WP and the LEEHI, FL, WP and inserting the ZEILR, FL, Fix, and the PIKKR, OG, WP. The effect of this change realigns the track of Q–81 by between 1 nautical mile (NM) and 10.5 NM to the west of its current path. This change assists with traffic flow, conflict avoidance, and prevents excessive coordination for air traffic controllers. In addition, the FAA is removing the following WPs from the legal description of Q–81: MGNTY, FL; BITNY, OG; SNAPY, FL; and IPOKE, GA. Because they do not denote a route turn point, these WPs are not required to be included in the Q–81 legal description. However, these points will continue to be depicted on the IFR En Route charts because they are used for air traffic control purposes. The full description of Q–81 is listed in the amendments to part 71 set forth below. Q–947: Q–947 is a Canadian RNAV route that is being removed at the request of NavCanada. 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 E:\FR\FM\08SER1.SGM 08SER1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 173 (Thursday, September 8, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 54883-54884]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-19286]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2022-0026; Airspace Docket No. 21-AAL-68]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-232; 
Fairbanks, AK

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; correction.

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SUMMARY: This action corrects a final rule published by the FAA in the 
Federal Register on August 29, 2022, that amends United States Area 
Navigation (RNAV) route T-232 in the vicinity of Fairbanks, AK, in 
support of a large and comprehensive T-route modernization project for 
the state of Alaska. The final rule identified the IMARE, AK, route 
point as a waypoint (WP), in error. This action makes an editorial 
correction to the references of the IMARE, AK, WP to change it to be 
reflected as a Fix and match the FAA's aeronautical database 
information.

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 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:

History

    The FAA published a final rule in the Federal Register (87 FR 
52676; August 29, 2022), amending T-232 in support of a large and 
comprehensive T-route modernization project for the state of Alaska. 
Subsequent to publication, the FAA determined that the IMARE, AK, route 
point was inadvertently identified as a WP, in error. This rule 
corrects that error by changing the references of the

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IMARE, AK, WP to the IMARE, 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-232 route.
    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, references 
to the IMARE, AK, WP that are reflected in Docket No. FAA-2022-0026, as 
published in the Federal Register of August 29, 2022 (87 FR 52676), FR 
Doc. 2022-18426, are corrected as follows:
    1. In FR Doc. 2022-18426, appearing on page 52676, in the third 
column, at line 20, correct ``IMARE, AK, WP'' to read ``IMARE, AK, 
Fix''.
    2. In FR Doc. 2022-18426, appearing on page 52677, in the third 
column, at line 25, correct ``IMARE, AK WP (Lat. 64[deg]33'29.60'' N, 
long. 147[deg]17'20.31'' W)'' to read ``IMARE, AK FIX (Lat. 
64[deg]33'29.60'' N, long. 147[deg]17'20.31'' W)''.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on August 31, 2022.
Scott M. Rosenbloom,
Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations.
[FR Doc. 2022-19286 Filed 9-7-22; 8:45 am]
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