Amendment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-271 in the Vicinity of Iliamna, AK, 47367-47369 [2023-15590]
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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 amending RNAV
route T–228 in the vicinity of Cape
Newenham, 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
T–228
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. 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).
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2022–0428; Airspace
Docket No. 21–AAL–20]
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RIN 2120–AA66
Amendment of United States Area
Navigation (RNAV) Route T–271 in the
Vicinity of Iliamna, AK
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
AGENCY:
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Final rule.
This action amends United
States Area Navigation (RNAV) route T–
271, in the vicinity of Iliamna, AK in
support of a large and comprehensive Troute modernization project for the state
of Alaska.
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
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
SUMMARY:
[FR Doc. 2023–15584 Filed 7–21–23; 8:45 am]
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ACTION:
Issued in Washington, DC, on July 18,
2023.
Karen L. Chiodini,
Acting Manager, Airspace Rules and
Regulations Group.
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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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Paragraph 6011 United States Area
Navigation Routes.
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ZIKNI, AK to ROCES, AK [Amended]
ZIKNI, AK
RUFVY, AK
Hooper Bay, AK (HPB)
Nome, AK (OME)
HIPIV, AK
ECIPI, AK
Barrow, AK (BRW)
Deadhorse, AK (SCC)
ROCES, AK
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64°02′03.72″ W)
166°08′04.13″ W)
165°15′11.43″ W)
166°03′23.59″ W)
165°29′58.07″ W)
156°47′17.22″ W)
148°24′58.17″ W)
144°08′15.59″ W)
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:
Steven Roff, 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
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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 (NAS).
History
The FAA published a notice of
proposed rulemaking for Docket No.
FAA 2022–0428 in the Federal Register
(87 FR 24485; April 26, 2022),
proposing to amend RNAV route T–271.
Interested parties were invited to
participate in this rulemaking effort by
submitting written comments on the
proposal. No comments were received.
Differences From the NPRM
In the NPRM, the fix AMOTT, AK,
was inadvertently listed as a waypoint
(WP).
lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES1
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 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
amending RNAV route T–271 in the
vicinity of Iliamna, AK, in support of a
large and comprehensive T-Route
modernization project in the state of
Alaska. The route amendment updates
the Global Positioning System (GPS)
coordinates for the Cold Bay, AK (CDB),
Very High Frequency Omnidirectional
Radar (VOR) and Tactical Air
Navigational System (VORTAC), the
King Salmon, AK (AKN), VORTAC and
the AMOTT, AK, Fix. This action also
T–271
16:43 Jul 21, 2023
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 amending RNAV route T–271,
in the vicinity of Iliamna, 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–
6.5.i., 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. Accordingly, the FAA has
determined that no extraordinary
circumstances exist that warrant
preparation of an environmental
assessment or environmental impact
study.
Lists 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:
■
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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Paragraph 6011 United States Area
Navigation Routes
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COLD BAY, AK (CDB) to AMOTT, AK [Amended]
COLD BAY, AK (CDB)
King Salmon, AK
(AKN)
ZINAM, AK
AMOTT, AK
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removes the BINAL, AK, Fix from the
legal description due to it not being
required. Although, the BINAL Fix
would be removed from the legal
description, it will remain as a Fix
within the NAS and available for
navigational use. Finally, the FAA will
insert the existing waypoint, ZINAM on
the route structure of T–271. The RNAV
T-route amendment action is described
below.
T–271: T–271 extends between the
Cold Bay, AK, VORTAC and the
AMOTT, AK, Fix. T–271 no longer
includes BINAL, AK, WP on its route
description. The ZINAM, AK, WP has
been added to the route description of
T–271.
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VORTAC
(Lat. 55°16′02.26″ N, long. 162°46′26.39″ W)
(Lat. 58°43′28.97″ N, long. 156°45′08.45″ W)
WP
Fix
(Lat. 60°37′07.20″ N, long. 152°07′54.44″ W)
(Lat. 60°52′26.59″ N, long. 151°22′23.60″ W)
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Steven Roff, Rules and Regulations
Group, Office of Policy, Federal
Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington,
DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Issued in Washington, DC, on July 18,
2023.
Karen L. Chiodini,
Acting Manager, Airspace Rules and
Regulations.
[FR Doc. 2023–15590 Filed 7–21–23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2022–0434; Airspace
Docket No. 19–AAL–69]
RIN 2120–AA66
Amendment of United States Area
Navigation (RNAV) Route T–260 in the
Vicinity of Nome, AK
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action amends United
States Area Navigation (RNAV) route T–
260, in the vicinity of Nome, AK. The
RNAV route amendments are necessary
due to the planned decommissioning of
the Non-Directional Beacon (NDB)
portion of the Tin City, AK (TNC), NDB/
Distance Measuring Equipment (NDB/
DME) and the Point Hope, AK, (PHO)
NDB. Although the Tin City, AK, (TNC)
NDB will decommission, the co-located
Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)
will remain for use within the National
Airspace System (NAS).
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
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.
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SUMMARY:
VerDate Sep<11>2014
15:56 Jul 21, 2023
Jkt 259001
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 (NAS).
History
The FAA published a notice of
proposed rulemaking for Docket No.
FAA 2022–0434 in the Federal Register
(87 FR 24903; April 27, 2022),
proposing to amend RNAV route T–260.
Interested parties were invited to
participate in this rulemaking effort by
submitting written comments on the
proposal. No comments were received.
Differences From the NPRM
The route description proposed in the
NPRM was inadvertently listed in the
incorrect order. In accordance with FAA
Order JO 7400.11, points in route
descriptions must be listed from west to
east for even numbered routes and south
to north for odd numbered routes. The
final rule includes the route description
in the correct order. This is an
administrative change that does not
make any substantive changes to the
route description.
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 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
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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
amending RNAV route T–260 in the
vicinity of Nome, AK, in support of a
large and comprehensive T-Route
modernization project in the state of
Alaska. The route amendment replaces
the Tin City, AK, and Point Hope, AK,
NDBs with the FEDEV and VANTY
waypoints (WP), respectively due to the
decommissioning of the NDBs and
removes the COGNU WP due to it not
being required.
The RNAV T-route amendment action
is described below.
T–260: T–260 extends between the
Nome, AK, Very High Frequency
Omnidirectional Range/Distance
Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) and
the Vanty, AK, waypoint. T–260 no
longer includes COGNU, AK, waypoint
on its route description.
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 amending RNAV route T–260,
near Nome, AK due to the planned
decommissioning of the NDB portion of
the Tin City, AK (TNC), NDB/DME and
the Point Hope, AK, (PHO) NDB.
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
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2022-0428; Airspace Docket No. 21-AAL-20]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-271 in
the Vicinity of Iliamna, AK
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action amends United States Area Navigation (RNAV) route
T-271, in the vicinity of Iliamna, AK in support of a large and
comprehensive T-route modernization project for the state of Alaska.
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 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: Steven Roff, 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
[[Page 47368]]
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 (NAS).
History
The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking for Docket No.
FAA 2022-0428 in the Federal Register (87 FR 24485; April 26, 2022),
proposing to amend RNAV route T-271. Interested parties were invited to
participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on
the proposal. No comments were received.
Differences From the NPRM
In the NPRM, the fix AMOTT, AK, was inadvertently listed as a
waypoint (WP).
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 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 amending RNAV route T-271 in
the vicinity of Iliamna, AK, in support of a large and comprehensive T-
Route modernization project in the state of Alaska. The route amendment
updates the Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates for the Cold
Bay, AK (CDB), Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Radar (VOR) and
Tactical Air Navigational System (VORTAC), the King Salmon, AK (AKN),
VORTAC and the AMOTT, AK, Fix. This action also removes the BINAL, AK,
Fix from the legal description due to it not being required. Although,
the BINAL Fix would be removed from the legal description, it will
remain as a Fix within the NAS and available for navigational use.
Finally, the FAA will insert the existing waypoint, ZINAM on the route
structure of T-271. The RNAV T-route amendment action is described
below.
T-271: T-271 extends between the Cold Bay, AK, VORTAC and the
AMOTT, AK, Fix. T-271 no longer includes BINAL, AK, WP on its route
description. The ZINAM, AK, WP has been added to the route description
of T-271.
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 amending RNAV route T-
271, in the vicinity of Iliamna, 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-
6.5.i., 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. Accordingly, the FAA has determined that no extraordinary
circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental
assessment or environmental impact study.
Lists 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:
Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes
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T-271 COLD BAY, AK (CDB) to AMOTT, AK [Amended]
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COLD BAY, AK (CDB) VORTAC (Lat. 55[deg]16'02.26'' N, long. 162[deg]46'26.39'' W)
King Salmon, AK (AKN) VORTAC (Lat. 58[deg]43'28.97'' N, long. 156[deg]45'08.45'' W)
ZINAM, AK WP (Lat. 60[deg]37'07.20'' N, long. 152[deg]07'54.44'' W)
AMOTT, AK Fix (Lat. 60[deg]52'26.59'' N, long. 151[deg]22'23.60'' W)
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Issued in Washington, DC, on July 18, 2023.
Karen L. Chiodini,
Acting Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations.
[FR Doc. 2023-15590 Filed 7-21-23; 8:45 am]
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