Proposed Revocation of Federal Colored Airway A-9; Bettles, AK, 65544-65546 [2022-23083]

Download as PDF 65544 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 209 / Monday, October 31, 2022 / Proposed Rules khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with PROPOSALS paragraph, the Manager’s approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (2) If any crack is detected on or after the effective date of this AD during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD: Before further flight, either repair using a method approved by the Manager, Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA; or the U.K. Civil Aviation Authority (U.K. CAA); or BAE Systems (Operations) Limited’s U.K. CAA Design Organization Approval (DOA); or do the replacement specified in paragraph (i) of this AD. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (i) New Requirements: Repetitive Inspections and Corrective Actions (1) For all airplanes: Before the accumulation of 7,375 total flight cycles, or within 625 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, or within 2,600 flight cycles since the most recent inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, whichever occurs latest, do an eddy current inspection for cracking in the bore and along the face of the retraction jack attachment boss in the lefthand nose landing gear sidewall, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.53– 152, Revision 8, dated February 19, 2018. Before further flight, repair or replace any cracked sidewall, as applicable, in accordance with BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.53– 152, Revision 8, dated February 19, 2018. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 6,700 flight cycles, except as provided in paragraphs (i)(1)(i) and (ii) of this AD. (i) For airplanes on which a repair identified for Option A, D, or E in Table 1 of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.53–152, Revision 8, dated February 19, 2018, has been done: Inspect within 20,000 flight cycles after the repair, and repeat thereafter at intervals not to exceed 4,000 flight cycles. (ii) For airplanes on which the replacement with part number HC537L0002–000, –002, or –004 identified in Option F in Table 1 of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.53–152, Revision 8, dated February 19, 2018, has been done: Inspect within 20,000 flight cycles after the repair, and repeat thereafter at intervals not to exceed 4,000 flight cycles. (2) For airplanes on which re-inspection of cracks was allowed as specified in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD: Within 2,600 flight cycles after the most recent inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, repair or replace any cracked sidewall, as applicable, in accordance with BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.53– 152, Revision 8, dated February 19, 2018. (j) Terminating Action (1) Accomplishment of the initial inspection and applicable corrective actions required by paragraph (i) of this AD terminates the repetitive inspection requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD. (2) Accomplishment of the action identified for Option B or C in Table 1 of VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:52 Oct 28, 2022 Jkt 259001 BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.53–152, Revision 8, dated February 19, 2018, terminates the repetitive inspection requirements of paragraphs (g) and (i)(1) of this AD. (3) Accomplishment of the replacement with part number HC537L0002–006 identified for Option F in Table 1 of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.53–152, Revision 8, dated February 19, 2018, terminates the repetitive inspection requirements of paragraphs (g) and (i)(1) of this AD. (k) Credit for Previous Actions (1) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraphs (i) and (j)(2) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using the service information identified in paragraphs (k)(1)(i) and (ii) of this AD. (i) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.53–152, Revision 6, dated March 5, 2014. (ii) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.53–152, Revision 7, dated May 7, 2014. (2) This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by paragraph (j)(3) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using the service information identified in paragraphs (k)(2)(i) and (ii) of this AD, provided the sidewall replacement for Option F was part number HC537L0002–006. (i) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.53–152, Revision 6, dated March 5, 2014. (ii) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.53–152, Revision 7, dated May 7, 2014. (l) No Reporting Requirement Although BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.53– 152, Revision 8, dated February 19, 2018, specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement. (m) Other FAA AD Provisions (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or responsible Flight Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (n)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-AVS-AIR730-AMOC@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the responsible Flight Standards Office. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of this AD, for any requirement in this AD to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Validation PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Branch, FAA; or the U.K. CAA; or BAE Systems (Operations) Limited’s U.K. CAA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (n) Related Information (1) For related information, refer to U.K. CAA AD G–2021–0016R1, dated February 18, 2022. This mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) may be found in the AD docket at regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– 2022–1313. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206–231–3228; email Todd.Thompson@faa.gov. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact BAE Systems (Operations) Limited, Customer Information Department, Prestwick International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9 2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom; telephone +44 1292 675207; fax +44 1292 675704; email RApublications@ baesystems.com; website baesystems.com/ Businesses/RegionalAircraft/index.htm. You may view this service information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. Issued on October 20, 2022. Christina Underwood, Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2022–23201 Filed 10–28–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2022–1267; Airspace Docket No. 22–AAL–23] RIN 2120–AA66 Proposed Revocation of Federal Colored Airway A–9; Bettles, AK Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: This action proposes to remove Colored Federal airway A–9 due to the planned decommissioning of the Evansville, AK (EAV), Non-Directional Beacon (NDB), which provides navigation guidance for the affected route. The Evansville, AK (EAV), NDB is scheduled to be decommissioned effective on June 15, 2023. DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 15, 2022. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\31OCP1.SGM 31OCP1 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 209 / Monday, October 31, 2022 / Proposed Rules Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590; telephone: (800) 647–5527, or (202) 366–9826. You must identify FAA Docket No. FAA–2022– 1267; Airspace Docket No. 22–AAL–23 at the beginning of your comments. You may also submit comments through the internet at www.regulations.gov. FAA Order 7400.11G, 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: ADDRESSES: 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 would modify the route structure as necessary to preserve the safe and efficient flow of air traffic within the National Airspace System. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with PROPOSALS Comments Invited Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments as they may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. Communications should identify both VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:52 Oct 28, 2022 Jkt 259001 docket numbers (FAA Docket No. FAA– 2022–1267; Airspace Docket No. 22– AAL–23) and be submitted in triplicate to the Docket Management Facility (see ADDRESSES section for address and phone number). You may also submit comments through the internet at www.regulations.gov. Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments on this action must submit with those comments a self-addressed, stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ‘‘Comments to FAA Docket No. FAA–2022–1267; Airspace Docket No. 22–AAL–23.’’ The postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter. All communications received on or before the specified comment closing date will be considered before taking action on the proposed rule. The proposal contained in this action may be changed in light of comments received. All comments submitted will be available for examination in the public docket both before and after the comment closing date. A report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the docket. Availability of NPRMs An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the internet at www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking documents can also be accessed through the FAA’s web page at www.faa.gov/air_ traffic/publications/airspace_ amendments/. You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any comments received and any final disposition in person in the Dockets Office (see ADDRESSES section for address and phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. An informal docket may also be examined during normal business hours at the office of the Western Service Center, Operations Support Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198. Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference This document proposes to amend FAA Order 7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 19, 2022, and effective September 15, 2022. FAA Order 7400.11G is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11G lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 65545 air traffic service routes, and reporting points. Background Due to the high cost of maintenance, and the FAA’s move toward Global Navigation Satellite System-based navigation, a decision was made to remove the Evansville, AK (EAV), NDB from service. This action will require revocation of Colored Federal Airway A–9. The Proposal The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to remove Colored Federal airway A–9. A–9 currently extends from the Browerville, AK (VIR), NDB, to the Evansville, AK (EAV), NDB, to the Chena, AK (CUN), NDB. The FAA proposes to remove the entire route. The existing VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airway V–444, and area navigation (RNAV) route T–232 provide alternative routes for A–9. Colored Federal airways are published in paragraph 6009 of FAA Order 7400.11G dated August 19, 2022, and effective September 15, 2022, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR part 71.1. The Colored Federal Airway listed in this document will be subsequently removed from the FAA Order JO 7400.11. 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 proposed 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 proposed 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 This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and E:\FR\FM\31OCP1.SGM 31OCP1 65546 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 209 / Monday, October 31, 2022 / Proposed Rules Procedures’’ prior to any FAA final regulatory action. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). The Proposed Amendment In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration proposes to amend 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 7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 19, 2022, and effective September 15, 2022, is amended as follows: ■ Paragraph 6009 Colored Federal Airways. * * * * * * * A–9 [Removed] * * * Issued in Washington, DC, on October 19, 2022. Scott M. Rosenbloom, Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations. [FR Doc. 2022–23083 Filed 10–28–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2202–1260; Airspace Docket No. 22–ACE–9] RIN 2120–AA66 Proposed Establishment of Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T–465; Northcentral United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with PROPOSALS AGENCY: This action proposes to establish Area Navigation (RNAV) route T–465 in the northcentral United States. The new RNAV routes would expand the availability of RNAV routing within the National Airspace System (NAS) in SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:52 Oct 28, 2022 Jkt 259001 support of transitioning it from groundbased to satellite-based navigation. DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 15, 2022. ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590; telephone: (800) 647–5527, or (202) 366–9826. You must identify FAA Docket No. FAA–2202– 1260; Airspace Docket No. 22–ACE–9 at the beginning of your comments. You may also submit comments through the internet at www.regulations.gov. FAA Order JO 7400.11G, 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 would expand the availability of RNAV in the northcentral United States and improve the efficient flow of air traffic within the NAS by lessening the dependency on ground-based navigation. Comments Invited Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments as they may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 are specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. Communications should identify both docket numbers (FAA Docket No. FAA– 2202–1260; Airspace Docket No. 22– ACE–9) and be submitted in triplicate to the Docket Management Facility (see ADDRESSES section for address and phone number). You may also submit comments through the internet at www.regulations.gov. Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments on this action must submit with those comments a self-addressed, stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ‘‘Comments to FAA Docket No. FAA–2202–1260; Airspace Docket No. 22–ACE–9.’’ The postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter. All communications received on or before the specified comment closing date will be considered before taking action on the proposed rule. The proposal contained in this action may be changed in light of comments received. All comments submitted will be available for examination in the public docket both before and after the comment closing date. A report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the docket. Availability of NPRMs An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the internet at www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking documents can also be accessed through the FAA’s web page at www.faa.gov/air_ traffic/publications/airspace_ amendments/. You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any comments received and any final disposition in person in the Dockets Office (see ADDRESSES section for address and phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. An informal docket may also be examined during normal business hours at the office of the Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX, 76177. Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference This document proposes to amend FAA Order JO 7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 19, 2022, and effective E:\FR\FM\31OCP1.SGM 31OCP1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 209 (Monday, October 31, 2022)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 65544-65546]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-23083]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2022-1267; Airspace Docket No. 22-AAL-23]
RIN 2120-AA66


Proposed Revocation of Federal Colored Airway A-9; Bettles, AK

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to remove Colored Federal airway A-9 due 
to the planned decommissioning of the Evansville, AK (EAV), Non-
Directional Beacon (NDB), which provides navigation guidance for the 
affected route. The Evansville, AK (EAV), NDB is scheduled to be 
decommissioned effective on June 15, 2023.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 15, 2022.

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ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West 
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590; telephone: 
(800) 647-5527, or (202) 366-9826. You must identify FAA Docket No. 
FAA-2022-1267; Airspace Docket No. 22-AAL-23 at the beginning of your 
comments. You may also submit comments through the internet at 
www.regulations.gov.
    FAA Order 7400.11G, 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 would modify the route structure as necessary to 
preserve the safe and efficient flow of air traffic within the National 
Airspace System.

Comments Invited

    Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed 
rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments as they 
may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the 
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing 
reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are 
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, 
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. 
Communications should identify both docket numbers (FAA Docket No. FAA-
2022-1267; Airspace Docket No. 22-AAL-23) and be submitted in 
triplicate to the Docket Management Facility (see ADDRESSES section for 
address and phone number). You may also submit comments through the 
internet at www.regulations.gov.
    Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments 
on this action must submit with those comments a self-addressed, 
stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ``Comments 
to FAA Docket No. FAA-2022-1267; Airspace Docket No. 22-AAL-23.'' The 
postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter.
    All communications received on or before the specified comment 
closing date will be considered before taking action on the proposed 
rule. The proposal contained in this action may be changed in light of 
comments received. All comments submitted will be available for 
examination in the public docket both before and after the comment 
closing date. A report summarizing each substantive public contact with 
FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the 
docket.

Availability of NPRMs

    An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the 
internet at www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking 
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's web page at 
www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/.
    You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any 
comments received and any final disposition in person in the Dockets 
Office (see ADDRESSES section for address and phone number) between 
9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays. An informal docket may also be examined during normal 
business hours at the office of the Western Service Center, Operations 
Support Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 2200 South 216th St., 
Des Moines, WA 98198.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document proposes to amend FAA Order 7400.11G, Airspace 
Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 19, 2022, and effective 
September 15, 2022. FAA Order 7400.11G is publicly available as listed 
in the ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11G lists 
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and 
reporting points.

Background

    Due to the high cost of maintenance, and the FAA's move toward 
Global Navigation Satellite System-based navigation, a decision was 
made to remove the Evansville, AK (EAV), NDB from service. This action 
will require revocation of Colored Federal Airway A-9.

The Proposal

    The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to remove 
Colored Federal airway A-9. A-9 currently extends from the Browerville, 
AK (VIR), NDB, to the Evansville, AK (EAV), NDB, to the Chena, AK 
(CUN), NDB. The FAA proposes to remove the entire route. The existing 
VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airway V-444, and area 
navigation (RNAV) route T-232 provide alternative routes for A-9.
    Colored Federal airways are published in paragraph 6009 of FAA 
Order 7400.11G dated August 19, 2022, and effective September 15, 2022, 
which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR part 71.1. The Colored 
Federal Airway listed in this document will be subsequently removed 
from the FAA Order JO 7400.11.
    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 proposed 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 proposed 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

    This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in 
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies 
and

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Procedures'' prior to any FAA final regulatory action.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

The Proposed Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation 
Administration proposes to amend 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 7400.11G, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 19, 2022, and 
effective September 15, 2022, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6009 Colored Federal Airways.

* * * * *

A-9 [Removed]

* * * * *

    Issued in Washington, DC, on October 19, 2022.
Scott M. Rosenbloom,
Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations.
[FR Doc. 2022-23083 Filed 10-28-22; 8:45 am]
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