Establishment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) T-Route T-378; Fort Yukon, AK, 65679-65680 [2022-23725]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 210 / Tuesday, November 1, 2022 / Rules and Regulations (Lat. 40°10′41″ N, long. 86°13′01″ W) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.4-mile radius of the Sheridan Airport. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on October 24, 2022. Martin A. Skinner, Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center. [FR Doc. 2022–23455 Filed 10–31–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2022–0232; Airspace Docket No. 19–AAL–47] RIN 2120–AA66 Establishment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) T-Route T–378; Fort Yukon, AK Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: This action establishes RNAV T-route, T–378, in the vicinity of Fort Yukon, AK in support of a large and comprehensive T-route modernization project for the state of Alaska. DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, December 29, 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 7400.11G, 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: lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES1 SUMMARY: 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:51 Oct 31, 2022 Jkt 259001 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 in Alaska and improve the efficient flow of air traffic within the National Airspace System by lessening the dependency on ground based navigation. History The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking for Docket No. FAA–2022–0232 in the Federal Register (87 FR 16678; March 24, 2022), establishing RNAV T-route, T–378, in the vicinity of Fort Yukon, AK in support of a large and comprehensive Troute modernization project for the state of Alaska. Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting comments on the proposal. No comments were received. United States Area Navigation Routes are published in paragraph 6011 of FAA Order JO 7400.11G dated August 19, 2022 and effective September 15, 2022, 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 The NPRM misidentified the BRION, AK, point as a waypoint (WP) instead of a Fix. This rule corrects the error. In the first sentence, under ‘‘The Proposal’’ section, RNAV route T–377 was incorrectly cited instead of T–378. The correct route number is used in this rule. Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference This document amends FAA Order JO 7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 19, 2022, and effective September 15, 2022. FAA Order JO 7400.11G is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order JO 7400.11G 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 T-route, T–378, in the vicinity of Fort Yukon, AK in support of a large and comprehensive Troute modernization project in the state of Alaska. PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 65679 The new route is described below. T–378: T–378 extends from the BRION, AK, Fix, located southeast of the Bettles Airport, to the Fort Yukon, AK (FYU), VHF Omnidirectional Range and Tactical Air Navigational System (VORTAC). 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–378 in the vicinity of Fort Yukon, 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 E:\FR\FM\01NOR1.SGM 01NOR1 65680 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 210 / Tuesday, November 1, 2022 / Rules and Regulations 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. 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. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). § 71.1 The Amendment 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO 7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 19, 2022, and effective September 15, 2022, is amended as follows: ■ 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 Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes * 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR part 71 continues to read as follows: ■ T–378 BRION, AK to Fort Yukon, AK (FYU) [New] BRION, AK FIX (Lat. 66°09′38.95″ N, long. 150°12′25.77″ ZUSPA, AK WP (Lat. 66°18′20.43″ N, long. 147°51′04.14″ DUTKE, AK WP (Lat. 66°25′02.96″ N, long. 146°57′36.10″ Fort Yukon, AK (FYU) VORTAC (Lat. 66°34′27.31″ N, long. 145°16′35.97″ * * * * * Issued in Washington, DC, on October 26, 2022. Scott M. Rosenbloom, Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations. [FR Doc. 2022–23725 Filed 10–31–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2021–1152; Airspace Docket No. 19–AAL–72] RIN 2120–AA66 Amendment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T–269; Yakutat, 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 October 24, 2022, that amends United States Area Navigation (RNAV) route T–269 in the vicinity of Yakutat, AK, in support of a large and comprehensive T-route modernization project for the state of Alaska. The final rule identified the lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES1 SUMMARY: KATAT, AK, route point as a waypoint (WP), in error. This action makes an editorial correction to the reference of the KATAT, AK, WP to change it to be reflected as a Fix and match the FAA’s aeronautical database information. DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, December 29, 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 7400.11G, 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: History 15:51 Oct 31, 2022 Jkt 259001 PO 00000 Frm 00030 * * Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 N, N, N, N, N, N, N, N, long. long. long. long. long. long. long. long. * * W) W) W) W) 24, 2022), amending T–269 in support of a large and comprehensive T-route modernization project for the state of Alaska. Subsequent to publication, the FAA determined that the KATAT, AK, route point was inadvertently identified as a WP, in error. This rule corrects that error by changing the reference of the KATAT, AK, WP to the KATAT, 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–269 route. United States Area Navigation Routes are published in paragraph 6011 of FAA Order JO 7400.11G, dated August 19, 2022, and effective September 15, 2022, 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 KATAT, AK, WP that is reflected in Docket No. FAA–2021–1152, as published in the Federal Register of October 24, 2022 (87 FR 64159), FR Doc. 2022–22496, is corrected as follows: 1. On page 64160, correct the table for T–269 Annette Island, AK (ANN) to MKLUK, AK [Amended] to read: ■ The FAA published a final rule in the Federal Register (87 FR 64159; October T–269 Annette Island, AK (ANN) to MKLUK, AK [Amended] Annette Island, AK (ANN) VOR/DME (Lat. 55°03′37.47″ Biorka Island, AK (BKA) VORTAC (Lat. 56°51′33.87″ Yakutat, AK (YAK) VOR/DME (Lat. 59°30′38.99″ MALAS, AK WP (Lat. 59°39′58.52″ OXIDS, AK WP (Lat. 59°41′51.68″ FOGNU, AK WP (Lat. 59°53′31.88″ HORGI, AK WP (Lat. 60°00′04.68″ ZIXIM, AK WP (Lat. 60°03′48.75″ VerDate Sep<11>2014 [Amended] 131°34′42.24″ 135°33′04.72″ 139°38′53.26″ 140°34′57.61″ 141°03′17.73″ 141°49′02.83″ 142°35′23.34″ 143°13′27.77″ E:\FR\FM\01NOR1.SGM W) W) W) W) W) W) W) W) 01NOR1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 210 (Tuesday, November 1, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 65679-65680]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-23725]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2022-0232; Airspace Docket No. 19-AAL-47]
RIN 2120-AA66


Establishment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) T-Route T-
378; Fort Yukon, AK

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes RNAV T-route, T-378, in the vicinity 
of Fort Yukon, AK in support of a large and comprehensive T-route 
modernization project for the state of Alaska.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, December 29, 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 7400.11G, 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 expands the availability of RNAV in Alaska and improve 
the efficient flow of air traffic within the National Airspace System 
by lessening the dependency on ground based navigation.

History

    The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking for Docket No. 
FAA-2022-0232 in the Federal Register (87 FR 16678; March 24, 2022), 
establishing RNAV T-route, T-378, in the vicinity of Fort Yukon, 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. No 
comments were received.
    United States Area Navigation Routes are published in paragraph 
6011 of FAA Order JO 7400.11G dated August 19, 2022 and effective 
September 15, 2022, 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

    The NPRM misidentified the BRION, AK, point as a waypoint (WP) 
instead of a Fix. This rule corrects the error.
    In the first sentence, under ``The Proposal'' section, RNAV route 
T-377 was incorrectly cited instead of T-378. The correct route number 
is used in this rule.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document amends FAA Order JO 7400.11G, Airspace Designations 
and Reporting Points, dated August 19, 2022, and effective September 
15, 2022. FAA Order JO 7400.11G is publicly available as listed in the 
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order JO 7400.11G 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 T-route, T-
378, in the vicinity of Fort Yukon, AK in support of a large and 
comprehensive T-route modernization project in the state of Alaska.
    The new route is described below.
    T-378: T-378 extends from the BRION, AK, Fix, located southeast of 
the Bettles Airport, to the Fort Yukon, AK (FYU), VHF Omnidirectional 
Range and Tactical Air Navigational System (VORTAC).
    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-378 in the vicinity of Fort Yukon, 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

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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 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]

0
2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO 
7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 19, 
2022, and effective September 15, 2022, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes

* * * * *

T-378 BRION, AK to Fort Yukon, AK (FYU) [New]
 
BRION, AK                     FIX                 (Lat. 66[deg]09'38.95'' N, long. 150[deg]12'25.77'' W)
ZUSPA, AK                     WP                  (Lat. 66[deg]18'20.43'' N, long. 147[deg]51'04.14'' W)
DUTKE, AK                     WP                  (Lat. 66[deg]25'02.96'' N, long. 146[deg]57'36.10'' W)
Fort Yukon, AK (FYU)          VORTAC              (Lat. 66[deg]34'27.31'' N, long. 145[deg]16'35.97'' W)
 

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    Issued in Washington, DC, on October 26, 2022.
Scott M. Rosenbloom,
Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations.
[FR Doc. 2022-23725 Filed 10-31-22; 8:45 am]
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