Amendment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-282; Ruby, AK, 48362-48364 [2023-15782]
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Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this
action of establishing RNAV route T–
277, in the vicinity of Point Lay, 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:
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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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T–277 Bettles, AK (BTT) to JODGU, AK [Amended]
Bettles, AK (BTT)
VOR/DME
(Lat. 66°54′18.03″ N, long. 151°32′09.18″ W)
JODGU, AK
WP
(Lat. 69°44′11.47″ N, long. 163°00′04.08″ W)
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Issued in Washington, DC, on July 18,
2023.
Karen L. Chiodini,
Acting Manager, Airspace Rules and
Regulations.
[FR Doc. 2023–15589 Filed 7–26–23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2022–0221; Airspace
Docket No. 19–AAL–77]
RIN 2120–AA66
Amendment of United States Area
Navigation (RNAV) Route T–282; Ruby,
AK
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action amends United
States Area Navigation (RNAV) route T–
282 in the vicinity of Ruby, 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
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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
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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
lessening the dependency on groundbased navigation.
History
The FAA published a notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for
Docket No. FAA–2022–0221 in the
Federal Register (87 FR 16685; March
24, 2022), proposing to amend RNAV
route T–282 in the vicinity of Ruby, 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.
Differences From the NPRM
In the NPRM, the VENCE, AK, and
ROSII, AK, route points were each
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incorrectly referenced and listed as
waypoints (WP). Both route points are
Fixes. This action corrects those errors
by listing each of them as a Fix. These
corrections are editorial only and do not
change the alignment of T–282.
Additionally, the FAA omitted the
existing AKTIE, AK, WP from the route
description of the NPRM’s proposal
section; however, the AKTIE, AK, WP
was included in the route description in
the NPRM’s proposed amendment
section. This action includes the
existing AKTIE, AK, WP in the route
description as it becomes a turn point in
the amended T–282.
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.
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The Rule
This action amends 14 CFR part 71 by
amending RNAV route T–282 in the
vicinity of Ruby, AK, in support of a
large and comprehensive T-route
modernization project in the state of
Alaska. The amendment is described
below.
T–282: T–282 extends between the
VENCE, AK, Fix and the Fairbanks, AK,
Very High Frequency (VHF)
Omnidirectional Range (VOR)/Tactical
Air Navigation (VORTAC) navigational
aid. This action amends the route
segment between the AKTIE, AK, WP
and the ROSII, AK, Fix by removing the
HORSI, AK, Fix and adding the new
FUZES, AK, and ENVOI, AK, WPs.
These amendments allow for a lower
Global Navigation Satellite System
(GNSS) Minimum Enroute Altitude
(MEA) for this segment of the route. The
unaffected portions of the route remain
as charted.
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 Department of
Transportation (DOT) Regulatory
Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034;
February 26, 1979); and (3) does not
warrant preparation of a regulatory
evaluation as the anticipated impact is
so minimal. Since this is a routine
matter that will only affect air traffic
procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this 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–282 in the vicinity of Ruby, 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
T–282 VENCE, AK to Fairbanks, AK (FAI) [Amended]
VENCE, AK
FIX
(Lat. 64°29′22.65″
AKTIE, AK
WP
(Lat. 64°40′00.00″
FUZES, AK
WP
(Lat. 64°45′46.09″
ENVOI, AK
WP
(Lat. 64°53′20.45″
ROSII, AK
FIX
(Lat. 64°57′45.74″
PERZO, AK
WP
(Lat. 64°40′22.99″
Fairbanks, AK (FAI)
VORTAC
(Lat. 64°48′00.25″
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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
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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Issued in Washington, DC, on July 20,
2023.
Karen L. Chiodini,
Acting Manager, Airspace Rules and
Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2023–15782 Filed 7–26–23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 73
[Docket No. FAA–2023–1534; Airspace
Docket No. 23–AEA–11]
RIN 2120–AA66
Renaming of Restricted Areas R–
6602A, R–6602B, and R–6602C; Fort
Pickett, VA
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action is an
administrative change to rename the
location of restricted areas R–6602A, R–
6602B, and R–6602C, Fort Pickett, VA,
and to update the using agency
description to reflect the change. This
action partially implements
recommendations of the Commission on
the Naming of Items (Naming
Commission) of the Department of
Defense (DoD) as established by section
370 of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021
National Defense Authorization Act
(NDAA).
SUMMARY:
Effective date 9:01 a.m. UTC,
October 5, 2023.
ADDRESSES: A copy of 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul
Gallant, Rules and Regulations Group,
Office of Policy, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267–8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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DATES:
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
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16:11 Jul 26, 2023
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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 updates the
information in the airspace descriptions
of restricted areas R–6602A, R–6602B,
and R–6602C.
Background
The FY 2021 NDAA directed the DoD
to establish a commission relating to
assigning, modifying, or removing of
names, symbols, displays, monuments,
and paraphernalia to assets of the DoD
that commemorate the Confederate
States of America or any person who
served voluntarily with the Confederate
States of America.1 In January 2023, the
Secretary of Defense directed all DoD
organizations to begin full
implementation of the Naming
Commission’s recommendations. As
approved by the Secretary of Defense,
the name ‘‘Fort Pickett, VA’’ is changed
to ‘‘Fort Barfoot, VA’’. Consequently,
this rulemaking action implements the
requisite changes to part 73 by updating
the airspace descriptions of restricted
areas R–6602A, R–6602B, and R–6602C
to reflect the new name.
The Rule
This action amends 14 CFR part 73 by
updating the airspace titles and using
agency descriptions for restricted areas
R–6602A, R–6602B, and R–6602C by
removing the name ‘‘Fort Pickett, VA’’
and replacing it with ‘‘Fort Barfoot,
VA’’. This action consists of
administrative name changes only and
does not affect the boundaries, altitudes,
time of designation, or activities
conducted in the airspace. Therefore,
notice and public procedure under 5
U.S.C. 553(b) is unnecessary.
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 Department of
Transportation (DOT) Regulatory
Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034;
February 26, 1979); and (3) does not
warrant preparation of a regulatory
1 Public Law 116–283, 134 Stat. 3388, Jan. 1,
2021.
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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 making administrative name
changes to the geographic locations of
restricted areas R–6602A, R–6602B, and
R–6602C, which do not alter the
boundaries, altitudes, or time of
designation, 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–
6.5d—Modification of the technical
description of special use airspace
(SUA) that does not alter the
dimensions, altitudes, or times of
designation of the airspace (such as
changes in designation of the
controlling or using agency, or
correction of typographical errors). 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 73
Airspace, Prohibited areas, Restricted
areas.
The Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
amends 14 CFR part 73 as follows:
PART 73—SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE
1. The authority citation for 14 CFR
part 73 continues to read as follows:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2022-0221; Airspace Docket No. 19-AAL-77]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-282;
Ruby, 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-282 in the vicinity of Ruby, 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 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 lessening the dependency on ground-based navigation.
History
The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for Docket
No. FAA-2022-0221 in the Federal Register (87 FR 16685; March 24,
2022), proposing to amend RNAV route T-282 in the vicinity of Ruby, 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.
Differences From the NPRM
In the NPRM, the VENCE, AK, and ROSII, AK, route points were each
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incorrectly referenced and listed as waypoints (WP). Both route points
are Fixes. This action corrects those errors by listing each of them as
a Fix. These corrections are editorial only and do not change the
alignment of T-282.
Additionally, the FAA omitted the existing AKTIE, AK, WP from the
route description of the NPRM's proposal section; however, the AKTIE,
AK, WP was included in the route description in the NPRM's proposed
amendment section. This action includes the existing AKTIE, AK, WP in
the route description as it becomes a turn point in the amended T-282.
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-282 in
the vicinity of Ruby, AK, in support of a large and comprehensive T-
route modernization project in the state of Alaska. The amendment is
described below.
T-282: T-282 extends between the VENCE, AK, Fix and the Fairbanks,
AK, Very High Frequency (VHF) Omnidirectional Range (VOR)/Tactical Air
Navigation (VORTAC) navigational aid. This action amends the route
segment between the AKTIE, AK, WP and the ROSII, AK, Fix by removing
the HORSI, AK, Fix and adding the new FUZES, AK, and ENVOI, AK, WPs.
These amendments allow for a lower Global Navigation Satellite System
(GNSS) Minimum Enroute Altitude (MEA) for this segment of the route.
The unaffected portions of the route remain as charted.
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
Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation
of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal.
Since this is a routine matter that will only affect air traffic
procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this 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-282 in the vicinity of Ruby, 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-282 VENCE, AK to Fairbanks, AK (FAI) [Amended]
VENCE, AK FIX (Lat. 64[deg]29'22.65'' N, long. 158[deg]00'06.11'' W)
AKTIE, AK WP (Lat. 64[deg]40'00.00'' N, long. 155[deg]30'00.00'' W)
FUZES, AK WP (Lat. 64[deg]45'46.09'' N, long. 154[deg]43'56.31'' W)
ENVOI, AK WP (Lat. 64[deg]53'20.45'' N, long. 153[deg]45'51.62'' W)
ROSII, AK FIX (Lat. 64[deg]57'45.74'' N, long. 153[deg]14'36.51'' W)
PERZO, AK WP (Lat. 64[deg]40'22.99'' N, long. 148[deg]07'20.15'' W)
Fairbanks, AK (FAI) VORTAC (Lat. 64[deg]48'00.25'' N, long. 148[deg]00'43.11'' 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. 2023-15782 Filed 7-26-23; 8:45 am]
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