Establishment of Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes; Eastern United States, 29559-29562 [2023-09261]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 88 / Monday, May 8, 2023 / Proposed Rules 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 Procedures,’’ prior to any FAA final regulatory action. 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. [Amended] 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: ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 ■ Paragraph 6002 Class E Surface Airspace. * * * * ASO NC E2 Greenville, NC [Amended] Pitt-Greenville Airport, NC (Lat 35°38′09″ N, long 77°23′03″ W) That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.6-mile radius of PittGreenville Airport. This Class E airspace area is effective during the specific dates and times established in advance by a Notice to Air Missions. The effective date and time will thereafter be continuously published in the Chart Supplement. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:58 May 05, 2023 Jkt 259001 RIN 2120–AA66 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: * * * * * ASO NC E5 Greenville, NC [Amended] Pitt-Greenville Airport, NC (Lat 35°38′09″ N, long 77°23′03″ W) ECU Health Medical Center Heliport (Lat 35°36′32″ N, long 77°24′19″ W) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 7.1-mile radius of Pitt-Greenville Airport and 1.1 miles on each side of the Pitt-Greenville Airport’s 008° bearing extending from the airport’s 7.1-mile radius to 13.4 miles northeast of the airport, and that airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.2-mile radius of ECU Health Medical Center Heliport. Issued in College Park, Georgia, on April 24, 2023. Andreese C. Davis, Manager, Airspace & Procedures Team South, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P The Proposed Amendment In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as follows: * [Docket No. FAA–2023–1020; Airspace Docket No. 21–AEA–31] * Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M–30; U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W12–140, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590–0001. * Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket Operations in Room W12–140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. * Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at (202) 493–2251. Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at www.regulations.gov at any time. Follow the online instructions for accessing the docket or go to the Docket Operations in Room W12–140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FAA Order JO 7400.11F, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/ publications/. You may also contact the Rules and Regulations Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. [FR Doc. 2023–08950 Filed 5–5–23; 8:45 am] Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). § 71.1 Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth. 29559 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 Establishment of Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes; Eastern United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: This action proposes to amend one and establish three low altitude Area Navigation (RNAV) routes (T-routes) in support of the Very High Frequency (VHF) Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program. The purpose is to enhance the efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS) by transitioning from ground-based navigation aids to a satellite-based navigation system. DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 22, 2023. ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA–2023–1020 and Airspace Docket No. 21–AEA–31 using any of the following methods: * Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for sending your comments electronically. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Brian Vidis, 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 eastern United States and improve the efficient flow of air traffic within the NAS by lessening the dependency on ground-based navigation. E:\FR\FM\08MYP1.SGM 08MYP1 29560 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 88 / Monday, May 8, 2023 / Proposed Rules Comments Invited The FAA invites interested persons to participate in this rulemaking by submitting written comments, data, or views. Comments are specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. The most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. To ensure the docket does not contain duplicate comments, commenters should submit only one time if comments are filed electronically, or commenters should send only one copy of written comments if comments are filed in writing. The FAA will file in the docket all comments it receives, as well as a report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel concerning this proposed rulemaking. Before acting on this proposal, the FAA will consider all comments it receives on or before the closing date for comments. The FAA will consider comments filed after the comment period has closed if it is possible to do so without incurring expense or delay. The FAA may change this proposal in light of the comments it receives. Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information the commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of records notice (DOT/ALL– 14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 Availability of Rulemaking Documents 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 Operations office (see ADDRESSES section for address, phone number, and hours of operations). An informal docket may also be examined during normal business hours at the office of the Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, Room 210, 1701 VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:58 May 05, 2023 Jkt 259001 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337. Hagerstown, MD (HGR), VOR to the Philipsburg, PA (PSB), VORTAC. Incorporation by Reference United States Area Navigation Routes are published in paragraph 6011 of FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 on an annual basis. This document proposes to amend the current version of that order, FAA Order JO 7400.11G, dated August 19, 2022, and effective September 15, 2022. These updates would be published in the next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11. That order 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. Regulatory Notices and Analyses The Proposal The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to amend one and establish three low altitude RNAV Troutes in the northeast United States to support the VOR MON Program, and the transition of the NAS from groundbased navigation aids to satellite-based navigation. The proposed route changes are described below. T–299: T–299 is a proposed amended route that would extend from the OBEPE, VA, Fix to the Albany, NY (ALB), VOR with Tactical Air Navigational System (VORTAC). The route would overlay VOR Federal airway V–377 from the SCAPE, PA, Fix to the Harrisburg, PA (HAR), VORTAC; VOR Federal airway V–162 from the Harrisburg, PA (HAR), VORTAC to the Huguenot, NY (HUO), VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment (DME); VOR Federal airway V–489 from the Huguenot, NY (HOU), VOR/DME to the Albany, NY (ALB), VORTAC. T–452: T–452 is a proposed new route that would extend from the VINSE, PA, waypoint (WP) to the REESY, PA, WP. The route is replacing VOR Federal airway V–469 from the St. Thomas, VA (THS), VORTAC to the JOANE, PA, Fix. The VINSE, PA, WP is being used to replace the St. Thomas, VA (THS), VORTAC. T–456: T–456 is a proposed new route that would extend from the VINSE, PA, Fix to the Modena, PA (MXE), VORTAC. The route would overlay VOR Federal airway V–474 from the AMISH, PA, Fix to the Modena, PA (MXE), VORTAC. T–477: T–477 is a proposed new route that would extend from the CPTAL, MD, WP to the Philipsburg, PA (PSB), VORTAC. The route would overlay VOR Federal Airway V–501 from the PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 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 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 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 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. § 71.1 [Amended] 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. * E:\FR\FM\08MYP1.SGM * * 08MYP1 * * 29561 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 88 / Monday, May 8, 2023 / Proposed Rules T–299 OBEPE, VA TO ALBANY, NY (ALB) [AMEND] OBEPE, VA UCREK, VA KAIJE, VA BAMMY, WV REEES, PA SCAPE, PA Harrisburg, PA (HAR) BOBSS, PA East Texas, PA (ETX) Allentown, PA (FJC) Huguenot, NY (HUO) WEARD, NY Albany, NY (ALB) * * * * * FIX WP WP WP WP FIX VORTAC FIX VOR/DME VORTAC VOR/DME FIX VORTAC * * (Lat. (Lat. (Lat. (Lat. (Lat. (Lat. (Lat. (Lat. (Lat. (Lat. (Lat. (Lat. (Lat. * 37°54′23.03″ 38°01′33.17″ 38°44′34.79″ 39°24′33.13″ 39°47′51.75″ 39°56′41.76″ 40°18′08.06″ 40°17′41.78″ 40°34′51.74″ 40°43′36.07″ 41°24′34.87″ 41°45′43.63″ 42°44′50.21″ N, N, N, N, N, N, N, N, N, N, N, N, N, long. long. long. long. long. long. long. long. long. long. long. long. long. 079°13′21.04″ 079°02′56.23″ 078°42′48.47″ 078°25′45.64″ 077°45′56.31″ 077°32′12.33″ 077°04′10.41″ 076°45′00.73″ 075°41′02.51″ 075°27′17.08″ 074°35′29.74″ 074°31′30.07″ 073°48′11.46″ W) W) W) W) W) W) W) W) W) W) W) W) W) N, N, N, N, N, N, long. long. long. long. long. long. 077°57′21.20″ 077°25′07.81″ 077°04′10.41″ 076°27′21.40″ 076°17′38.99″ 075°52′07.09″ W) W) W) W) W) W) N, N, N, N, long. long. long. long. 077°57′21.20″ 077°37′34.13″ 076°37′31.24″ 075°40′14.96″ W) W) W) W) N, N, N, N, long. long. long. long. 077°41′55.65″ 077°51′20.59″ 077°57′21.20″ 077°59′33.78″ W) W) W) W) * * T–452 VINSE, PA TO REESY, PA [NEW] VINSE, PA BADDI, PA Harrisburg, PA (HAR) JOANE, PA GEERI, PA REESY, PA FIX WP VORTAC WP WP WP * * * * * * * (Lat. (Lat. (Lat. (Lat. (Lat. (Lat. * 39°58′16.21″ 40°09′26.26″ 40°18′08.06″ 40°02′38.48″ 39°56′59.70″ 39°45′27.94″ * * T–456 VINSE, PA TO MODENA, PA (MXE) [NEW] VINSE, PA AMISH, PA DELRO, PA Modena, PA (MXE) * * * * * FIX FIX WP VORTAC * * ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 * 39°58′16.21″ 39°56′33.12″ 39°57′55.71″ 39°55′04.98″ * * T–477 CPTAL, MD TO PHILIPSBURG, PA (PSB) [NEW] CPTAL, MD Hagerstown, MD (HGR) VINSE, PA Philipsburg, PA (PSB) VerDate Sep<11>2014 * (Lat. (Lat. (Lat. (Lat. 19:43 May 05, 2023 Jkt 259001 PO 00000 WP VOR FIX VORTAC * Frm 00008 * Fmt 4702 (Lat. (Lat. (Lat. (Lat. * Sfmt 4702 39°32′16.02″ 39°41′51.82″ 39°58′16.21″ 40°54′58.53″ * E:\FR\FM\08MYP1.SGM 08MYP1 29562 * * Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 88 / Monday, May 8, 2023 / Proposed Rules * * * Issued in Washington, DC, on April 26, 2023. Brian Konie, Acting Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations. [FR Doc. 2023–09261 Filed 5–5–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2023–0837; Airspace Docket No. 23–ANE–05] RIN 2120–AA66 Amendment of Class E Airspace; Carrabassett, ME Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: This action proposes to amend Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface for Sugarloaf Regional Airport, Carrabassett, ME, as an airspace evaluation determined a southern extension is necessary for this airport. This action would also remove the airport’s existing extension and update the airport’s geographic coordinates. DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 22, 2023. ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA–2023–0837 and Airspace Docket No. 23–ANE–05 using any of the following methods: * Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for sending your comments electronically. * Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M–30; U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W12–140, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590–0001. * Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket Operations in Room W12–140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for Federal holidays. * Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at (202) 493–2251. Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at www.regulations.gov anytime. Follow the online instructions for accessing the docket or go to the Docket Operations in Room W12–140 of the West Building ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:58 May 05, 2023 Jkt 259001 Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for Federal holidays. FAA Order JO 7400.11G Airspace Designations and Reporting Points and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/ publications/. You may also contact the Rules and Regulations Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Fornito, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; Telephone: (404) 305–6364. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: contact with FAA personnel concerning this proposed rulemaking. Before acting on this proposal, the FAA will consider all comments it receives on or before the closing date for comments. The FAA will consider comments filed after the comment period has closed if it is possible to do so without incurring expense or delay. The FAA may change this proposal in light of the comments it receives. Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information the commenter, provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of records notice (DOT/ALL– 14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy. Authority for This Rulemaking Availability of NPRMs 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 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 amend Class E airspace in Carrabassett, ME. An airspace evaluation determined that this update is necessary to support IFR operations in the area. An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded online at www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking documents can 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 for Federal holidays. An informal docket may also be examined between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for federal holidays at the office of the Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, Room 350, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337. Comments Invited The FAA invites interested persons to participate in this rulemaking by submitting written comments, data, or views. Comments are specifically invited on the proposal’s overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, environmental, and energy-related aspects. The most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. To ensure the docket does not contain duplicate comments, commenters should submit only one time if comments are filed electronically, or commenters should send only one copy of written comments if comments are filed in writing. The FAA will file in the docket all comments it receives and a report summarizing each substantive public PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Incorporation by Reference Class E airspace designations are published in Paragraph 6005 of FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 on an annual basis. This document proposes to amend the current version of that order, FAA Order JO 7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 19, 2022, and effective September 15, 2022. These updates would subsequently be published in the next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11. 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. E:\FR\FM\08MYP1.SGM 08MYP1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 88 (Monday, May 8, 2023)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 29559-29562]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-09261]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2023-1020; Airspace Docket No. 21-AEA-31]
RIN 2120-AA66


Establishment of Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes; Eastern United 
States

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend one and establish three low 
altitude Area Navigation (RNAV) routes (T-routes) in support of the 
Very High Frequency (VHF) Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Minimum 
Operational Network (MON) Program. The purpose is to enhance the 
efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS) by transitioning from 
ground-based navigation aids to a satellite-based navigation system.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 22, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2023-1020 and 
Airspace Docket No. 21-AEA-31 using any of the following methods:
    * Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov and follow 
the online instructions for sending your comments electronically.
    * Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M-30; U.S. Department 
of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W12-140, West 
Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
    * Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket Operations in 
Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey 
Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through 
Friday, except Federal holidays.
    * Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at (202) 493-2251.
    Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at 
www.regulations.gov at any time. Follow the online instructions for 
accessing the docket or go to the Docket Operations in Room W12-140 of 
the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, 
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
except Federal holidays.
    FAA Order JO 7400.11F, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, 
and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. You may also contact the Rules and 
Regulations Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration, 
800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Vidis, 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 eastern 
United States and improve the efficient flow of air traffic within the 
NAS by lessening the dependency on ground-based navigation.

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Comments Invited

    The FAA invites interested persons to participate in this 
rulemaking by submitting written comments, data, or views. Comments are 
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, 
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. The most 
helpful comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain 
the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. To 
ensure the docket does not contain duplicate comments, commenters 
should submit only one time if comments are filed electronically, or 
commenters should send only one copy of written comments if comments 
are filed in writing.
    The FAA will file in the docket all comments it receives, as well 
as a report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA 
personnel concerning this proposed rulemaking. Before acting on this 
proposal, the FAA will consider all comments it receives on or before 
the closing date for comments. The FAA will consider comments filed 
after the comment period has closed if it is possible to do so without 
incurring expense or delay. The FAA may change this proposal in light 
of the comments it receives.
    Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments 
from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts 
these comments, without edit, including any personal information the 
commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system 
of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at 
www.dot.gov/privacy.

Availability of Rulemaking Documents

    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 
Operations office (see ADDRESSES section for address, phone number, and 
hours of operations). An informal docket may also be examined during 
normal business hours at the office of the Eastern Service Center, 
Federal Aviation Administration, Room 210, 1701 Columbia Avenue, 
College Park, GA 30337.

Incorporation by Reference

    United States Area Navigation Routes are published in paragraph 
6011 of FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting 
Points, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 on an annual 
basis. This document proposes to amend the current version of that 
order, FAA Order JO 7400.11G, dated August 19, 2022, and effective 
September 15, 2022. These updates would be published in the next update 
to FAA Order JO 7400.11. That order 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 Proposal

    The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to amend one 
and establish three low altitude RNAV T-routes in the northeast United 
States to support the VOR MON Program, and the transition of the NAS 
from ground-based navigation aids to satellite-based navigation. The 
proposed route changes are described below.
    T-299: T-299 is a proposed amended route that would extend from the 
OBEPE, VA, Fix to the Albany, NY (ALB), VOR with Tactical Air 
Navigational System (VORTAC). The route would overlay VOR Federal 
airway V-377 from the SCAPE, PA, Fix to the Harrisburg, PA (HAR), 
VORTAC; VOR Federal airway V-162 from the Harrisburg, PA (HAR), VORTAC 
to the Huguenot, NY (HUO), VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment (DME); VOR 
Federal airway V-489 from the Huguenot, NY (HOU), VOR/DME to the 
Albany, NY (ALB), VORTAC.
    T-452: T-452 is a proposed new route that would extend from the 
VINSE, PA, waypoint (WP) to the REESY, PA, WP. The route is replacing 
VOR Federal airway V-469 from the St. Thomas, VA (THS), VORTAC to the 
JOANE, PA, Fix. The VINSE, PA, WP is being used to replace the St. 
Thomas, VA (THS), VORTAC.
    T-456: T-456 is a proposed new route that would extend from the 
VINSE, PA, Fix to the Modena, PA (MXE), VORTAC. The route would overlay 
VOR Federal airway V-474 from the AMISH, PA, Fix to the Modena, PA 
(MXE), VORTAC.
    T-477: T-477 is a proposed new route that would extend from the 
CPTAL, MD, WP to the Philipsburg, PA (PSB), VORTAC. The route would 
overlay VOR Federal Airway V-501 from the Hagerstown, MD (HGR), VOR to 
the Philipsburg, PA (PSB), VORTAC.

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 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 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 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]

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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.

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T-299 OBEPE, VA to Albany, NY (ALB) [Amend]
OBEPE, VA                                                             FIX              (Lat. 37[deg]54'23.03'' N, long. 079[deg]13'21.04'' W)
UCREK, VA                                                             WP               (Lat. 38[deg]01'33.17'' N, long. 079[deg]02'56.23'' W)
KAIJE, VA                                                             WP               (Lat. 38[deg]44'34.79'' N, long. 078[deg]42'48.47'' W)
BAMMY, WV                                                             WP               (Lat. 39[deg]24'33.13'' N, long. 078[deg]25'45.64'' W)
REEES, PA                                                             WP               (Lat. 39[deg]47'51.75'' N, long. 077[deg]45'56.31'' W)
SCAPE, PA                                                             FIX              (Lat. 39[deg]56'41.76'' N, long. 077[deg]32'12.33'' W)
Harrisburg, PA (HAR)                                                  VORTAC           (Lat. 40[deg]18'08.06'' N, long. 077[deg]04'10.41'' W)
BOBSS, PA                                                             FIX              (Lat. 40[deg]17'41.78'' N, long. 076[deg]45'00.73'' W)
East Texas, PA (ETX)                                                  VOR/DME          (Lat. 40[deg]34'51.74'' N, long. 075[deg]41'02.51'' W)
Allentown, PA (FJC)                                                   VORTAC           (Lat. 40[deg]43'36.07'' N, long. 075[deg]27'17.08'' W)
Huguenot, NY (HUO)                                                    VOR/DME          (Lat. 41[deg]24'34.87'' N, long. 074[deg]35'29.74'' W)
WEARD, NY                                                             FIX              (Lat. 41[deg]45'43.63'' N, long. 074[deg]31'30.07'' W)
Albany, NY (ALB)                                                      VORTAC           (Lat. 42[deg]44'50.21'' N, long. 073[deg]48'11.46'' W)
 
                                                                        * * * * *
 

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T-452 VINSE, PA to REESY, PA [New]
VINSE, PA                                                             FIX              (Lat. 39[deg]58'16.21'' N, long. 077[deg]57'21.20'' W)
BADDI, PA                                                             WP               (Lat. 40[deg]09'26.26'' N, long. 077[deg]25'07.81'' W)
Harrisburg, PA (HAR)                                                  VORTAC           (Lat. 40[deg]18'08.06'' N, long. 077[deg]04'10.41'' W)
JOANE, PA                                                             WP               (Lat. 40[deg]02'38.48'' N, long. 076[deg]27'21.40'' W)
GEERI, PA                                                             WP               (Lat. 39[deg]56'59.70'' N, long. 076[deg]17'38.99'' W)
REESY, PA                                                             WP               (Lat. 39[deg]45'27.94'' N, long. 075[deg]52'07.09'' W)
 
                                                                        * * * * *
 

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T-456 VINSE, PA to Modena, PA (MXE) [New]
VINSE, PA                                                             FIX              (Lat. 39[deg]58'16.21'' N, long. 077[deg]57'21.20'' W)
AMISH, PA                                                             FIX              (Lat. 39[deg]56'33.12'' N, long. 077[deg]37'34.13'' W)
DELRO, PA                                                             WP               (Lat. 39[deg]57'55.71'' N, long. 076[deg]37'31.24'' W)
Modena, PA (MXE)                                                      VORTAC           (Lat. 39[deg]55'04.98'' N, long. 075[deg]40'14.96'' W)
 
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T-477 CPTAL, MD to Philipsburg, PA (PSB) [New]
CPTAL, MD                                                             WP               (Lat. 39[deg]32'16.02'' N, long. 077[deg]41'55.65'' W)
Hagerstown, MD (HGR)                                                  VOR              (Lat. 39[deg]41'51.82'' N, long. 077[deg]51'20.59'' W)
VINSE, PA                                                             FIX              (Lat. 39[deg]58'16.21'' N, long. 077[deg]57'21.20'' W)
Philipsburg, PA (PSB)                                                 VORTAC           (Lat. 40[deg]54'58.53'' N, long. 077[deg]59'33.78'' W)
 
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on April 26, 2023.
Brian Konie,
Acting Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations.
[FR Doc. 2023-09261 Filed 5-5-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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