Establishment of Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-719 in the Vicinity of Sitka, AK, 48359-48361 [2023-15781]
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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 amending RNAV
route T–226 in the vicinity of Central,
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
T–226 Johnstone Point, AK (JOH) to Fort Yukon, AK (FYU) [Amended]
Johnstone Point, AK (JOH)
VOR/DME
(Lat. 60°28′51.43″ N, long.
Gulkana, AK (GKN)
VOR/DME
(Lat. 62°09′13.51″ N, long.
Big Delta, AK (BIG)
VORTAC
(Lat. 64°00′16.06″ N, long.
Fort Yukon, AK (FYU)
VORTAC
(Lat. 66°34′27.31″ N, long.
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This action establishes
Canadian Area Navigation (RNAV) route
T–719, 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.
[FR Doc. 2023–15905 Filed 7–26–23; 8:45 am]
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2022–0429; Airspace
Docket No. 21–AAL–40]
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RIN 2120–AA66
Establishment of Area Navigation
(RNAV) Route T–719 in the Vicinity of
Sitka, AK
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
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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 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/
DATES:
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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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Paragraph 6011 United States Area
Navigation Routes.
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145°26′50.51″
145°43′02.09″
145°16′35.97″
SUMMARY:
Issued in Washington, DC, on July 24,
2023.
Karen L. Chiodini,
Acting Manager, Airspace Rules and
Regulations Group.
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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
described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
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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 2022–0429 in the Federal Register
(87 FR 24481; April 26, 2022),
proposing the establishment of
Canadian RNAV route T–719. 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 published in the Federal
Register (87 FR 24481 on April 26,
2022), contained a typographical error
in the proposed legal description,
incorrectly listing EEVER as a waypoint.
This action corrects that error by listing
EEVER as a Fix.
Incorporation by Reference
Canadian Area Navigation Routes are
published in paragraph 6013 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.
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The Rule
This action amends 14 CFR part 71 by
establishing RNAV route, T–719, in the
vicinity of Sitka, AK, in support of a
large and comprehensive T-Route
modernization project in the state of
Alaska. This action extends Canadian
RNAV route T–719 into United States
airspace. The RNAV T-route action is
described below.
T–719: T–719 extends between the
EEVER, AK, Fix, and the Biorka Island,
AK, (BKA) Very High Frequency (VHF)
Omnidirectional Range (VOR)/Tactical
Air Navigation Aid (VORTAC).
The EEVER, AK, Fix replaces the
CFQBR computer navigation fix located
along the Sandspit, Canada (YZP), VOR/
distance measuring equipment (DME)
312° radial and the United States (U.S.)/
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
action of establishing Canadian RNAV
route T–719, near Sitka, AK whereby T–
719 extends between the EEVER, AK,
Fix, and the Biorka Island, AK, (BKA)
VORTAC and replaces the CFQBR
computer navigation fix located along
the Sandspit, Canada (YZP), VOR/DME
312° radial and the U.S./Canada border,
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 5–6.5.a, 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–
6.5b, which categorically excludes from
further environmental impact review
‘‘Actions regarding establishment of jet
routes and Federal airways (see 14 CFR
71.15, Designation of jet routes and VOR
Federal airways) . . .’’. As such, this
airspace action is not expected to cause
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.
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 6013
Routes.
Canadian Area Navigation
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T–719 EEVER, AK to Biorka Island, AK (BKA) [Amended]
EEVER, AK
FIX
(Lat. 54°35′01.79″ N, long. 133°05′54.23″ W)
Biorka Island, AK (BKA)
VORTAC
(Lat. 56°51′33.87″ N, long. 135°33′04.72″ W)
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Issued in Washington, DC, on July 20,
2023.
Karen L. Chiodini,
Acting Manager, Airspace Rules and
Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2023–15781 Filed 7–26–23; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2022–0430; Airspace
Docket No. 19–AAL–75]
RIN 2120–AA66
Amendment of United States Area
Navigation (RNAV) Route T–277; Point
Lay, AK.
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action amends RNAV
route T–277 in the vicinity of Point Lay,
AK, due to the planned
decommissioning of the Point Lay, AK
(PIZ), Nondirectional Radio Beacon
(NDB). The Point Lay, AK, NDB will be
decommissioned as part 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.
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SUMMARY:
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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 would
expand the availability of RNAV in
Alaska and improve the efficient flow of
air traffic within the National Airspace
System (NAS) by lessoning the
dependency on ground-based
navigation.
History
The FAA published a notice of
proposed rulemaking for Docket No.
FAA 2022–0430 in the Federal Register
(87 FR 26705; May 5, 2022), proposing
to amend RNAV route T–277. Interested
parties were invited to participate in
this rulemaking effort by submitting
written comments on the proposal to the
FAA. One comment was received
regarding procedural aspects of how to
transition between ground-based and
satellite-based airway structures.
Specifically, the commenter referenced
Colored Airways B–2, G–16, and G–18
no longer intersecting with RNAV route
T–277 because the colored airways use
the Point Lay, AK, NDB and T–277, as
amended, uses the JODGU waypoint.
The commenter also stated that they are
supportive of the proposed rule and
encouraged its adoption.
The FAA is transitioning the NAS
away from Low-Frequency NDB-based
navigational airways, including the area
around the Point Lay, AK (PIZ), NDB.
PIZ is planned for decommissioning in
the fall of 2024. The colored airways
associated with PIZ are B–2, G–16, and
G–18. On December 2, 2022, the FAA
published a final rule in the Federal
Register (87 FR 73928) revoking G18
and on January 17, 2023, published an
NPRM in the Federal Register (88 FR
2561) proposing to revoke B–2.
Additionally, the FAA plans to propose
to revoke G–16. The FAA acknowledges
there is no current guidance explaining
how to transition between ground-based
and satellite-based airway structures;
however, the proposed action for T–277,
collectively with existing RNAV routes
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T–267 and T–366, provide replacement
routing options in the Point Lay, AK,
area and negate the need for transitions
between ground-based and satellitebased enroute structures.
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–277 in the
vicinity of Point Lay, AK in support of
a large and comprehensive T-route
modernization project in the state of
Alaska. The route amendment replaces
the Point Lay, AK, NDB with the JODGU
waypoint. The RNAV T-route
amendment action is described below.
T–277: T–277 This action amends T–
277 to extend between the Bettles, AK,
(BTT) very high frequency (VHF)
omnidirectional range (VOR) distance
measuring equipment (VOR/DME) and
the JODGU, AK, waypoint. Previously,
T–277 extended between the Bettles,
AK, (BTT) VOR/DME and the Point Lay,
AK (PIZ) NBD.
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.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2022-0429; Airspace Docket No. 21-AAL-40]
RIN 2120-AA66
Establishment of Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-719 in the
Vicinity of Sitka, AK
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action establishes Canadian Area Navigation (RNAV) route
T-719, 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.
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 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 described
in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
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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 2022-0429 in the Federal Register (87 FR 24481; April 26, 2022),
proposing the establishment of Canadian RNAV route T-719. 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 published in the Federal Register (87 FR 24481 on April
26, 2022), contained a typographical error in the proposed legal
description, incorrectly listing EEVER as a waypoint. This action
corrects that error by listing EEVER as a Fix.
Incorporation by Reference
Canadian Area Navigation Routes are published in paragraph 6013 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-
719, in the vicinity of Sitka, AK, in support of a large and
comprehensive T-Route modernization project in the state of Alaska.
This action extends Canadian RNAV route T-719 into United States
airspace. The RNAV T-route action is described below.
T-719: T-719 extends between the EEVER, AK, Fix, and the Biorka
Island, AK, (BKA) Very High Frequency (VHF) Omnidirectional Range
(VOR)/Tactical Air Navigation Aid (VORTAC).
The EEVER, AK, Fix replaces the CFQBR computer navigation fix
located along the Sandspit, Canada (YZP), VOR/distance measuring
equipment (DME) 312[deg] radial and the United States (U.S.)/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 action of establishing Canadian
RNAV route T-719, near Sitka, AK whereby T-719 extends between the
EEVER, AK, Fix, and the Biorka Island, AK, (BKA) VORTAC and replaces
the CFQBR computer navigation fix located along the Sandspit, Canada
(YZP), VOR/DME 312[deg] radial and the U.S./Canada border, 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 5-6.5.a, 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 5-6.5b, which categorically
excludes from further environmental impact review ``Actions regarding
establishment of jet routes and Federal airways (see 14 CFR 71.15,
Designation of jet routes and VOR Federal airways) . . .''. As such,
this airspace action is not expected to cause 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.
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 6013 Canadian Area Navigation Routes.
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T-719 EEVER, AK to Biorka Island, AK (BKA) [Amended]
EEVER, AK FIX (Lat. 54[deg]35'01.79'' N, long. 133[deg]05'54.23'' W)
Biorka Island, AK (BKA) VORTAC (Lat. 56[deg]51'33.87'' N, long. 135[deg]33'04.72'' W)
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Issued in Washington, DC, on July 20, 2023.
Karen L. Chiodini,
Acting Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2023-15781 Filed 7-26-23; 8:45 am]
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