Establishment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-386 in the Vicinity of Fairbanks, AK, 47757-47759 [2023-15674]
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with promoting safe flight of civil
aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and
procedures the Administrator finds
necessary for safety in air commerce.
This regulation is within the scope of
that authority because it addresses an
unsafe condition that is likely to exist or
develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
The Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive:
■
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2023–15–01 Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.:
Amendment 39–22513; Docket No.
FAA–2023–0939; Project Identifier
MCAI–2022–00743–E.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective August 29, 2023.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Pratt & Whitney Canada
Corp. (P&WC) Model PW307D engines.
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(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
Code 7250, Turbine Section.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a root cause
analysis of an event involving an
International Aero Engines AG Model
V2533–A5 engine, which experienced an
uncontained failure of a high-pressure
turbine (HPT) 1st-stage disk that resulted in
high-energy debris penetrating the engine
cowling. The FAA is issuing this AD to
prevent failure of the HPT 2nd-stage disk.
The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could
result in uncontained HPT disk failure,
damage to the engine, damage to the airplane,
and loss of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Required Actions
For engines with an HPT 2nd-stage disk,
part number (P/N) 30P3182–01, with serial
number (S/N) A004D8X1 or A004E9K3
installed, within 100 engine cycles after the
effective date of this AD, remove the HPT
2nd-stage disk from service.
(h) Installation Prohibition
After the effective date of this AD, do not
install any HPT 2nd-stage disk having P/N
30P3182–01 with S/N A004D8X1 or
A004E9K3 on any engine.
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, International Validation
Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or
responsible Flight Standards Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the certification office,
send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (j) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: ANE-ADAMOC@faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
(j) Additional Information
(1) Refer to Transport Canada AD CF–
2022–31, dated June 9, 2022, for related
information. This Transport Canada AD may
be found in the AD docket at regulations.gov
under Docket No. FAA–2023–0939.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Barbara Caufield, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite
410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (781) 238–
7146; email: barbara.caufield@faa.gov.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
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Issued on July 19, 2023.
Victor Wicklund,
Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2023–15634 Filed 7–24–23; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2022–0265; Airspace
Docket No. 19–AAL–55]
RIN 2120–AA66
Establishment of United States Area
Navigation (RNAV) Route T–386 in the
Vicinity of Fairbanks, AK
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action establishes United
States Area Navigation (RNAV) T-route
T–386 in the vicinity of Fairbanks, 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:
SUMMARY:
Authority for This Rulemaking
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
regarding aviation safety is found in
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Title 49 of the United States Code.
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator.
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the
agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
promulgated under the authority
described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
section, the FAA is charged with
prescribing regulations to assign the use
of the airspace necessary to ensure the
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
airspace. This regulation is within the
scope of that authority as it expands the
availability of RNAV in Alaska and
improves the efficient flow of air traffic
within the National Airspace System by
lessoning the dependency on groundbased navigation.
History
The FAA published a notice of
proposed rulemaking for Docket No.
FAA–2022–0265 in the Federal Register
(87 FR 16672; March 24, 2022),
establishing RNAV T-route T–386, in
the vicinity of Fairbanks, AK, in support
of a large and comprehensive T-route
modernization project for the state of
Alaska. Interested parties were invited
to participate in this rulemaking effort
by submitting comments on the
proposal. No comments were received.
Difference From the NPRM
The NPRM misidentified the DEYEP,
AK, point as a waypoint (WP) instead of
a Fix. This rule corrects the error.
Incorporation by Reference
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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.
T 386
The Rule
This action amends 14 CFR part 71 by
establishing RNAV route T–386 in the
vicinity of Fairbanks, AK in support of
a large and comprehensive T-route
modernization project for the state of
Alaska. The new route is described
below.
T–386: T–386 extends from the
Fairbanks, AK, (FAI) Very High
Frequency (VHF) Omnidirectional
Range and Tactical Air Navigation
facility (VORTAC) to a new waypoint
(WP), WEXIK, AK, WP, located over
Circle City Airport, AK.
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
airspace action of establishing RNAV
route T–386 in the vicinity of Fairbanks,
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
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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:
■
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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Fairbanks, AK (FAI)
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WEXIK, AK
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further environmental review the
establishment of new or revised air
traffic control procedures conducted at
3,000 feet or more above ground level
(AGL); procedures conducted below
3,000 feet AGL that do not cause traffic
to be routinely routed over noise
sensitive areas; modifications to
currently approved procedures
conducted below 3,000 feet AGL that do
not significantly increase noise over
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.
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Aviation Administration, 800
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DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Issued in Washington, DC, on July 19,
2023.
Karen L. Chiodini,
Acting Manager, Airspace Rules and
Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2023–15674 Filed 7–24–23; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2022–0249; Airspace
Docket No. 19–AAL–52]
RIN 2120–AA66
Establishment of United States Area
Navigation (RNAV) Route T–481; Sitka,
AK
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action establishes United
States Area Navigation (RNAV) route T–
481 in the vicinity of Sitka, AK. This
action is in support of a large and
comprehensive RNAV T-route
modernization project for the state of
Alaska. Due to an error, this route was
originally proposed as number T–383,
which is already assigned as a RNAV TRoute in the vicinity of Gopher, MN.
The FAA assigns number T–481 to this
T-Route in the vicinity of Sitka, AK.
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
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Authority for This Rulemaking
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
regarding aviation safety is found in
Title 49 of the United States Code.
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator.
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the
agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
promulgated under the authority
described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
section, the FAA is charged with
prescribing regulations to assign the use
of the airspace necessary to ensure the
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
airspace. This regulation is within the
scope of that authority as it expands the
availability of RNAV in Alaska and
improves the efficient flow of air traffic
within the National Airspace System
(NAS) by lessening the dependency on
ground-based navigation.
History
The FAA published a NPRM for
Docket No. FAA–2022–0249 in the
Federal Register (87 FR 16681; March
24, 2022), establishing an RNAV T-route
in the vicinity of Sitka, AK in support
of a large and comprehensive T-route
modernization project for the state of
Alaska. At that time, the proposed route
was identified as T–383. 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 NPRM proposed to establish an
RNAV T-route, identified as T–383, in
Alaska. After the publication of the
NPRM, the FAA realized that the
number T–383 was already in use for
another RNAV route in Minnesota. The
existing RNAV T-route, T–383 was
established in 2017 in Minnesota by a
previous final rule (82 FR 27986; June
20, 2017). T–383 in Minnesota extends
between the Gopher, MN (GEP), Very
High Frequency (VHF) Omnidirectional
Range and Tactical Air Navigational
System (VORTAC) and the Baudette,
MN (BDE), Distance Measuring
Equipment (DME). To avoid duplicate
route number designations in the NAS,
and the confusion that would cause, the
FAA corrects this error in the NPRM by
identifying the Alaska route as T–481.
The route description of T–481
remains the same as was proposed in
the March 24, 2022, NPRM. T-Route, T–
383 in Minnesota is not affected by this
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action. It remains the same as currently
published in FAA Order JO 7400.11G.
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
establishing RNAV T-route T–481, in
the vicinity of Sitka, AK, in support of
a large and comprehensive T-route
modernization project in the state of
Alaska. The new route is described
below.
T–481: RNAV route T–481 extends
between the Biorka Island, AK (BKA),
VORTAC and the MAGNM, AK,
waypoint (WP), located northwest of the
Haines Airport, AK on the United
States/Canada border.
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
airspace action of establishing RNAV
route T–481 in the vicinity of Sitka, 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
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2022-0265; Airspace Docket No. 19-AAL-55]
RIN 2120-AA66
Establishment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-386
in the Vicinity of Fairbanks, AK
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action establishes United States Area Navigation (RNAV)
T-route T-386 in the vicinity of Fairbanks, 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
[[Page 47758]]
Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106 describes
the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation
Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's authority.
This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the
FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of the
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority
as it expands the availability of RNAV in Alaska and improves the
efficient flow of air traffic within the National Airspace System by
lessoning the dependency on ground-based navigation.
History
The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking for Docket No.
FAA-2022-0265 in the Federal Register (87 FR 16672; March 24, 2022),
establishing RNAV T-route T-386, in the vicinity of Fairbanks, AK, in
support of a large and comprehensive T-route modernization project for
the state of Alaska. Interested parties were invited to participate in
this rulemaking effort by submitting comments on the proposal. No
comments were received.
Difference From the NPRM
The NPRM misidentified the DEYEP, AK, point as a waypoint (WP)
instead of a Fix. This rule corrects the error.
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 establishing RNAV route T-386
in the vicinity of Fairbanks, AK in support of a large and
comprehensive T-route modernization project for the state of Alaska.
The new route is described below.
T-386: T-386 extends from the Fairbanks, AK, (FAI) Very High
Frequency (VHF) Omnidirectional Range and Tactical Air Navigation
facility (VORTAC) to a new waypoint (WP), WEXIK, AK, WP, located over
Circle City Airport, AK.
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 airspace action of establishing
RNAV route T-386 in the vicinity of Fairbanks, AK qualifies for
categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act (42
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and its implementing regulations at 40 CFR part
1500, and in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, Environmental Impacts:
Policies and Procedures, paragraph 5-6.5a, which categorically excludes
from further environmental impact review rulemaking actions that
designate or modify classes of airspace areas, airways, routes, and
reporting points (see 14 CFR part 71, Designation of Class A, B, C, D,
and E Airspace Areas; Air Traffic Service Routes; and Reporting
Points), and paragraph 5-6.5i, which categorically excludes from
further environmental review the establishment of new or revised air
traffic control procedures conducted at 3,000 feet or more above ground
level (AGL); procedures conducted below 3,000 feet AGL that do not
cause traffic to be routinely routed over noise sensitive areas;
modifications to currently approved procedures conducted below 3,000
feet AGL that do not significantly increase noise over noise sensitive
areas; and increases in minimum altitudes and landing minima. As such,
this action is not expected to result in any potentially significant
environmental impacts. In accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, paragraph
5-2 regarding Extraordinary Circumstances, the FAA has reviewed this
action for factors and circumstances in which a normally categorically
excluded action may have a significant environmental impact requiring
further analysis. Accordingly, the FAA has determined that no
extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an
environmental assessment or environmental impact study.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).
The Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS
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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 386 Fairbanks, AK (FAI) to WEXIK, AK [New]
Fairbanks, AK (FAI) VORTAC (Lat. 64[deg]48'00.25'' N, long. 48[deg]00'43.11'' W)
DEYEP, AK FIX (Lat. 65[deg]12'15.59'' N, long. 45[deg]31'19.80'' W)
WUTGA, AK WP (Lat. 65[deg]21'19.16'' N, long. 45[deg]29'46.87'' W)
FIXEG, AK WP (Lat. 65[deg]34'22.46'' N, long. 44[deg]47'14.83'' W)
JEGPA, AK WP (Lat. 65[deg]36'37.54'' N, long. 44[deg]25'23.87'' W)
WEXIK, AK WP (Lat. 65[deg]49'39.86'' N, long. 44[deg]04'50.79'' W)
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Issued in Washington, DC, on July 19, 2023.
Karen L. Chiodini,
Acting Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2023-15674 Filed 7-24-23; 8:45 am]
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