Revocation of Jet Route J-184 and Establishment of United States Area Navigation Route Q-180; Southwest United States, 45058-45060 [2023-14948]
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heading currently reads ‘‘§ 204.125
Foreign, international, and
supranational entities referred to in
§§ 204.2(c)(1)(iv)(E) and
204.8(a)(2)(i)(B)(5)’’ and the
introductory text reads ‘‘The entities
referred to in §§ 204.2(c)(1)(iv)(E) and
204.8(a)(2)(i)(B)(5) are:’’.
First, the references to
§ 204.2(c)(1)(iv)(E) in the heading and
the introductory text are amended to
refer to § 204.2(c)(1)(iii)(E) in order to
conform the heading and the
introductory text to Regulation D
amendments finalized in 2020.8 Second,
the heading and the introductory text
are amended to add a reference to the
definition of ‘‘nonpersonal time
deposit,’’ 12 CFR 204.2(f)(1)(iv)(E), to
conform the heading and the
introductory text to Regulation D
amendments finalized in 1991.9
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III. Administrative Procedure Act
In general, the Administrative
Procedure Act (‘‘APA’’) 10 imposes three
principal requirements when an agency
promulgates legislative rules (rules
made pursuant to congressionallydelegated authority): (1) publication
with adequate notice of a proposed rule;
(2) followed by a meaningful
opportunity for the public to comment
on the rule’s content; and (3)
publication of the final rule not less
than 30 days before its effective date.
The APA provides that notice and
comment procedures do not apply if the
agency for good cause finds them to be
‘‘unnecessary, impracticable, or contrary
to the public interest.’’ 11 Section 553(d)
of the APA also provides that
publication at least 30 days prior to a
rule’s effective date is not required for
(1) a substantive rule which grants or
recognizes an exemption or relieves a
restriction; (2) interpretive rules and
statements of policy; or (3) a rule for
which the agency finds good cause for
shortened notice and publishes its
reasoning with the rule.12
The Board has determined that good
cause exists for finding that the notice,
public comment, and delayed effective
date provisions of the APA are
unnecessary, impracticable, or contrary
to the public interest with respect to
these final amendments to Regulation D.
The amendments are technical in nature
8 Interim final rule (Regulation D), 85 FR 23445,
23447 (Apr. 28, 2020) (deleting § 204.2(c)(1)(ii) and
redesignating § 204.2(c)(1)(iv) as § 204.2(c)(1)(iii)).
9 Final rule (Regulation D), 56 FR 15493, 15495
(Apr. 17, 1991) (amending heading and
introductory text of § 204.125 to refer to
§§ 204.2(c)(1)(iv)(E) and 204.8(a)(2)(i)(B)(5)).
10 5 U.S.C. 551 et seq.
11 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B).
12 5 U.S.C. 553(d).
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and do not change any of the
substantive provisions of the rule.
Notice, public comment, and a delayed
effective date under these circumstances
would not serve any useful purpose.
Accordingly, the Board has determined
that good cause exists to dispense with
the notice, public comment, and
delayed effective date procedures of the
APA with respect to these final
amendments to Regulation D.
IV. Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
The Regulatory Flexibility Act
(‘‘RFA’’) does not apply to a rulemaking
where a general notice of proposed
rulemaking is not required.13 As noted
previously, the Board has determined
that it is unnecessary and contrary to
the public interest to publish a general
notice of proposed rulemaking for this
final rule. Accordingly, the RFA’s
requirements relating to an initial and
final regulatory flexibility analysis do
not apply.
6 The designated entities are specified in
12 CFR 204.125.
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3. Section 204.125 is amended by
revising the section heading and
introductory text to read as follows:
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§ 204.125 Foreign, international, and
supranational entities referred to in
§§ 204.2(c)(1)(iii)(E) and (f)(1)(iv)(E) and
204.8(a)(2)(i)(B)(5).
The entities referred to in
§§ 204.2(c)(1)(iii)(E) and (f)(1)(iv)(E) and
204.8(a)(2)(i)(B)(5) are:
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By order of the Board of Governors of the
Federal Reserve System, acting through the
Secretary of the Board under delegated
authority.
Ann Misback,
Secretary of the Board.
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In accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act (‘‘PRA’’) of 1995,14 the
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Office of Management and Budget. The
final rule contains no requirements
subject to the PRA.
Federal Aviation Administration
List of Subjects in 12 CFR Part 204
Revocation of Jet Route J–184 and
Establishment of United States Area
Navigation Route Q–180; Southwest
United States
Banking, Banks, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements.
Authority and Issuance
For the reasons set forth in the
preamble, the Board amends 12 CFR
part 204 as follows:
PART 204—RESERVE
REQUIREMENTS OF DEPOSITORY
INSTITUTIONS (REGULATION D)
1. The authority citation for part 204
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 12 U.S.C. 248(a), 248(c), 461,
601, 611, and 3105.
2. Section 204.2 is amended by
revising paragraph (f)(1)(iv)(E) to read as
follows:
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(E) Any other foreign, international, or
supranational entity specifically
designated by the Board.6
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U.S.C. 3506; see 5 CFR part 1320, appendix
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[Docket No. FAA–2023–0721; Airspace
Docket No. 22–ASW–16]
RIN 2120–AA66
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action revokes Jet Route
J–184 and establishes United States
Area Navigation (RNAV) route Q–180 in
the southwest United States. The
existing Jet Route has service limitations
associated with signal coverage related
issues. The new RNAV route replaces
the Jet Route, as well as provides
additional RNAV routing within the
National Airspace System (NAS) in
support of transitioning it from a
ground-based to satellite-based
navigation system.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, October
5, 2023. 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: A copy of the Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), all
comments received, this final rule, and
all background material may be viewed
online at www.regulations.gov using the
SUMMARY:
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FAA Docket number. Electronic
retrieval help and guidelines are
available on the website. It is available
24 hours each day, 365 days each year.
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:
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 modifies the
ATS route structure as necessary to
preserve the safe and efficient flow of
air traffic within the NAS.
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History
The FAA published a notice of
proposed rulemaking for Docket No.
FAA–2023–0721 in the Federal Register
(88 FR 17437; March 23, 2023),
proposing to revoke Jet Route J–184 and
establish RNAV route Q–180 due to
service limitations associated with
signal coverage issues of the Deming,
NM, Very High Frequency (VHF) OmniDirectional Range/Tactical Air
Navigation (VORTAC) navigational aid
(NAVAID). Interested parties were
invited to participate in this rulemaking
effort by submitting written comments
on the proposal. No comments were
received.
Incorporation by Reference
Jet Routes are published in paragraph
2004 and United States Area Navigation
Routes (Q-routes) are published in
paragraph 2006 of FAA Order JO
7400.11, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, which is incorporated
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by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 on an
annual basis. This document amends
the current version of that order, FAA
Order JO 7400.11G, 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. These
amendments will be published in the
next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11.
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
revoking Jet Route J–184 and
establishing RNAV route Q–180 due to
service limitations associated with
signal coverage issues on J–184. The Air
Traffic Service (ATS) route actions are
described below.
J–184: J–184 is removed in its entirety.
Q–180: Q–180 is established and
extends between the Buckeye, AZ,
VORTAC and the Newman, TX,
VORTAC NAVAIDs. This new Q-route
provides RNAV routing along the same
route of flight J–184 provided prior to its
removal and retains flight safety and
NAS efficiency for aircraft transiting
between the Phoenix, AZ, and El Paso,
TX, areas.
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 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
action of revoking Jet Route J–184 and
establishing RNAV route Q–180, due to
service limitations associated with
signal coverage issues of the Deming,
NM, VORTAC NAVAID, 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,
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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 impact review
the establishment of new or revised air
traffic control procedures conducted at
3,000 feet or more above ground level
(AGL); procedures conducted below
3,000 feet AGL that do not cause traffic
to be routinely routed over noise
sensitive areas; modifications to
currently approved procedures
conducted below 3,000 feet AGL that do
not significantly increase noise over
noise sensitive areas; and increases in
minimum altitudes and landing
minima. As such, this action is not
expected to result in any potentially
significant environmental impacts. In
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F,
paragraph 5–2 regarding Extraordinary
Circumstances, the FAA has reviewed
this action for factors and circumstances
in which a normally categorically
excluded action may have a significant
environmental impact requiring further
analysis. The FAA has determined that
no extraordinary circumstances exist
that warrant preparation of an
environmental assessment or
environmental impact study.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (air).
The Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
REPORTING POINTS
1. The authority citation for 14 CFR
part 71 continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103,
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
§ 71.1
[Amended]
2. The incorporation by reference in
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO 7400.11G,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 19, 2022, and
effective September 15, 2022, is
amended as follows:
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Jet Routes.
J–184 [Removed]
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 97
[Docket No. 31497; Amdt. No. 4070]
Standard Instrument Approach
Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums
and Obstacle Departure Procedures;
Miscellaneous Amendments
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
AGENCY:
Final rule.
This rule amends, suspends,
or removes Standard Instrument
Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and
associated Takeoff Minimums and
Obstacle Departure Procedures for
operations at certain airports. These
regulatory actions are needed because of
the adoption of new or revised criteria,
or because of changes occurring in the
National Airspace System, such as the
commissioning of new navigational
facilities, adding new obstacles, or
changing air traffic requirements. These
changes are designed to provide for the
safe and efficient use of the navigable
airspace and to promote safe flight
operations under instrument flight rules
at the affected airports.
SUMMARY:
This rule is effective July 14,
2023. The compliance date for each
SIAP, associated Takeoff Minimums,
and ODP is specified in the amendatory
provisions.
The incorporation by reference of
certain publications listed in the
regulations is approved by the Director
of the Federal Register as of July 14,
2023.
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Paragraph 2006 United States Area
Navigation Routes.
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VORTAC
(Lat. 33°27′12.45″ N, long. 112°49′28.54″ W)
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VORTAC
(Lat. 32°35′24.04″ N, long. 108°53′44.19″ W)
(Lat. 32°16′31.99″ N, long. 107°36′19.80″ W)
VORTAC
(Lat. 31°57′06.43″ N, long. 106°16′20.85″ W)
Availability of matter
incorporated by reference in the
amendment is as follows:
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ADDRESSES:
Issued in Washington, DC, on July 11,
2023.
Karen L. Chiodini,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations.
ACTION:
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BUCKEYE, AZ (BXK) TO NEWMAN, TX (EWM) [NEW]
Buckeye, AZ
(BXK)
WOBUG, NM
Deming, NM
(DMN)
Newman, TX
(EWM)
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For Examination
1. U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Ops-M30, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, West Bldg., Ground Floor,
Washington, DC 20590–0001;
2. The FAA Air Traffic Organization
Service Area in which the affected
airport is located;
3. The office of Aeronautical
Information Services, 6500 South
MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK
73169 or,
4. The National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA).
For information on the availability of
this material at NARA, email
fr.inspection@nara.gov or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
ibr-locations.html.
Availability
All SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and
ODPs are available online free of charge.
Visit the National Flight Data Center
online at nfdc.faa.gov to register.
Additionally, individual SIAP and
Takeoff Minimums and ODP copies may
be obtained from the FAA Air Traffic
Organization Service Area in which the
affected airport is located.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Thomas J. Nichols, Flight Procedures
and Airspace Group, Flight
Technologies and Procedures Division,
Flight Standards Service, Federal
Aviation Administration. Mailing
Address: FAA Mike Monroney
Aeronautical Center, Flight Procedures
and Airspace Group, 6500 South
MacArthur Blvd., STB Annex, Bldg 26,
Room 217, Oklahoma City, OK 73099.
Telephone: (405) 954–1139.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This rule
amends 14 CFR part 97 by amending the
referenced SIAPs. The complete
regulatory description of each SIAP is
listed on the appropriate FAA Form
8260, as modified by the National Flight
Data Center (NFDC)/Permanent Notice
to Airmen (P–NOTAM), and is
incorporated by reference under 5
U.S.C. 552(a), 1 CFR part 51, and 14
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CFR 97.20. The large number of SIAPs,
their complex nature, and the need for
a special format make their verbatim
publication in the Federal Register
expensive and impractical. Further,
airmen do not use the regulatory text of
the SIAPs, but refer to their graphic
depiction on charts printed by
publishers of aeronautical materials.
Thus, the advantages of incorporation
by reference are realized and
publication of the complete description
of each SIAP contained on FAA form
documents is unnecessary. This
amendment provides the affected CFR
sections, and specifies the SIAPs and
Takeoff Minimums and ODPs with their
applicable effective dates. This
amendment also identifies the airport
and its location, the procedure and the
amendment number.
Availability and Summary of Material
Incorporated by Reference
The material incorporated by
reference is publicly available as listed
in the ADDRESSES section.
The material incorporated by
reference describes SIAPs, Takeoff
Minimums and ODPs as identified in
the amendatory language for part 97 of
this final rule.
The Rule
This amendment to 14 CFR part 97 is
effective upon publication of each
separate SIAP and Takeoff Minimums
and ODP as amended in the transmittal.
For safety and timeliness of change
considerations, this amendment
incorporates only specific changes
contained for each SIAP and Takeoff
Minimums and ODP as modified by
FDC permanent NOTAMs.
The SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums
and ODPs, as modified by FDC
permanent NOTAM, and contained in
this amendment are based on criteria
contained in the U.S. Standard for
Terminal Instrument Procedures
(TERPS). In developing these changes to
SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and
ODPs, the TERPS criteria were applied
only to specific conditions existing at
the affected airports. All SIAP
amendments in this rule have been
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2023-0721; Airspace Docket No. 22-ASW-16]
RIN 2120-AA66
Revocation of Jet Route J-184 and Establishment of United States
Area Navigation Route Q-180; Southwest United States
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action revokes Jet Route J-184 and establishes United
States Area Navigation (RNAV) route Q-180 in the southwest United
States. The existing Jet Route has service limitations associated with
signal coverage related issues. The new RNAV route replaces the Jet
Route, as well as provides additional RNAV routing within the National
Airspace System (NAS) in support of transitioning it from a ground-
based to satellite-based navigation system.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, October 5, 2023. 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: A copy of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), all
comments received, this final rule, and all background material may be
viewed online at www.regulations.gov using the
[[Page 45059]]
FAA Docket number. Electronic retrieval help and guidelines are
available on the website. It is available 24 hours each day, 365 days
each year.
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: 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 modifies the ATS route structure as necessary to
preserve the safe and efficient flow of air traffic within the NAS.
History
The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking for Docket No.
FAA-2023-0721 in the Federal Register (88 FR 17437; March 23, 2023),
proposing to revoke Jet Route J-184 and establish RNAV route Q-180 due
to service limitations associated with signal coverage issues of the
Deming, NM, Very High Frequency (VHF) Omni-Directional Range/Tactical
Air Navigation (VORTAC) navigational aid (NAVAID). Interested parties
were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting
written comments on the proposal. No comments were received.
Incorporation by Reference
Jet Routes are published in paragraph 2004 and United States Area
Navigation Routes (Q-routes) are published in paragraph 2006 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 amends the current version of that order, FAA Order JO
7400.11G, 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. These amendments will be published in the
next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11.
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 revoking Jet Route J-184 and
establishing RNAV route Q-180 due to service limitations associated
with signal coverage issues on J-184. The Air Traffic Service (ATS)
route actions are described below.
J-184: J-184 is removed in its entirety.
Q-180: Q-180 is established and extends between the Buckeye, AZ,
VORTAC and the Newman, TX, VORTAC NAVAIDs. This new Q-route provides
RNAV routing along the same route of flight J-184 provided prior to its
removal and retains flight safety and NAS efficiency for aircraft
transiting between the Phoenix, AZ, and El Paso, TX, areas.
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 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 action of revoking Jet Route J-184
and establishing RNAV route Q-180, due to service limitations
associated with signal coverage issues of the Deming, NM, VORTAC
NAVAID, 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 impact review the
establishment of new or revised air traffic control procedures
conducted at 3,000 feet or more above ground level (AGL); procedures
conducted below 3,000 feet AGL that do not cause traffic to be
routinely routed over noise sensitive areas; modifications to currently
approved procedures conducted below 3,000 feet AGL that do not
significantly increase noise over noise sensitive areas; and increases
in minimum altitudes and landing minima. As such, this action is not
expected to result in any potentially significant environmental
impacts. In accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, paragraph 5-2 regarding
Extraordinary Circumstances, the FAA has reviewed this action for
factors and circumstances in which a normally categorically excluded
action may have a significant environmental impact requiring further
analysis. 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
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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:
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Paragraph 2004 Jet Routes.
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J-184 [Removed]
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Paragraph 2006 United States Area Navigation Routes.
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Q-180 Buckeye, AZ (BXK) to Newman, TX (EWM) [New]
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Buckeye, AZ (BXK) VORTAC (Lat. 33[deg]27'12.45'' N, long. 112[deg]49'28.54'' W)
WOBUG, NM FIX (Lat. 32[deg]35'24.04'' N, long. 108[deg]53'44.19'' W)
Deming, NM (DMN) VORTAC (Lat. 32[deg]16'31.99'' N, long. 107[deg]36'19.80'' W)
Newman, TX (EWM) VORTAC (Lat. 31[deg]57'06.43'' N, long. 106[deg]16'20.85'' W)
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Issued in Washington, DC, on July 11, 2023.
Karen L. Chiodini,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations.
[FR Doc. 2023-14948 Filed 7-13-23; 8:45 am]
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