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the current version of that order, FAA
Order JO 7400.11H, dated August 11,
2023, and effective September 15, 2023.
FAA Order JO 7400.11H is publicly
available as listed in the ADDRESSES
section of this document. This
amendment will be published in the
next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11.
FAA Order JO 7400.11H 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
removing VOR Federal airway V–314 in
Maine. This action is necessary because
NAV CANADA has cancelled the
connecting route segments in Canada.
As a result, only a short segment of V–
314, extending between the Millinocket,
ME (MLT), VOR/Distance Measuring
Equipment (VOR/DME) and the United
States-Canadian border remains. The
FAA determined that the remaining
route is not required for navigation or
ATC purposes.
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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 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 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 removing VOR Federal airway
V–314 in Maine 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;
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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
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 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 part 71 of FAA Order JO
7400.11H, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 11,
2023, and effective September 15, 2023,
is amended as follows:
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Paragraph 6010(a)
Airways.
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Issued in Washington, DC, on September
19, 2023.
Karen L. Chiodini,
Acting Manager, Airspace Rules and
Regulations Group.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2023–0687; Airspace
Docket No. 22–AEA–16]
RIN 2120–AA66
Establishment of Area Navigation
(RNAV) Routes; Eastern United States
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action establishes four
low altitude United States Area
Navigation (RNAV) routes (T-routes) in
support of the Very High Frequency
(VHF) Omnidirectional Range (VOR)
Minimum Operational Network (MON)
Program. The purpose is to expand the
availability of the enroute structure and
provide additional RNAV routing
within the National Airspace System
(NAS) in support of transitioning it from
ground-based to satellite-based
navigation.
SUMMARY:
Effective date 0901 UTC,
November 30, 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 7400.11H, 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:
Brian Vidis, Rules and Regulations
Group, Office of Policy, Federal
Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington,
DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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.
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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 will expand
the availability of RNAV routing in the
eastern United States and improve the
efficient flow of air traffic within the
NAS by lessening the dependency on
ground-based navigation.
History
The FAA published a NPRM for
Docket No. FAA–2023–0687 in the
Federal Register (88 FR 21135; April 10,
2023), proposing to establish 4 lowaltitude RNAV routes in support of
transitioning the NAS from a groundbased to a satellite-based navigation.
Interested parties were invited to
participate in this rulemaking effort by
submitting written comments on the
proposal to the FAA. No comments
were received.
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Differences From the NPRM
Subsequent to the NPRM, Air Traffic
Control (ATC) requested to replace the
Roanoke, VA (ROA), VOR/Distance
Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) route
point with the DBRAH, VA, waypoint
(WP) in new route T–479. The DBRAH,
VA, WP is located approximately 320
feet southeast of the Roanoke, VA
(ROA), VOR/DME and would not
substantively alter the proposed route.
Therefore, this action includes DBRAH,
VA, WP in new route T–479 instead of
the Roanoke, VA (ROA), VOR/DME
route point.
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 7400.11H,
dated August 11, 2023, and effective
September 15, 2023. FAA Order JO
7400.11H 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 7400.11H 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 4 low-altitude RNAV Troutes in the eastern United States to
support the VOR MON Program and the
transition of the NAS from groundbased navigation to satellite-based
navigation. The routes are described
below.
T–447: T–447 is a new route that
extends between the Smyrna, DE (ENO),
VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC)
and the DLMAR, PA, WP. The route
overlays RNAV route T–356 between
the APEER, MD, WP and the FOLEZ,
PA, WP; VOR Federal airway V–408
between the Pottstown, PA (PTW),
VORTAC and the East Texas, PA (ETX),
VOR/DME; and VOR Federal airway V–
164 between the East Texas, PA (ETX),
VOR/DME and the Stonyfork, PA (SFK),
VOR/DME.
T–449: T–449 is a new route that
extends between the KITHE, PA, Fix
and the Binghamton, NY (CFB), VOR/
DME. The route overlays VOR Federal
airway V–499.
T–460: T–460 is a new route that
extends between the Philipsburg, PA
(PSB), VORTAC and the GLYDE, MA,
Fix. The route overlays VOR Federal
airway V–576 between the Philipsburg,
PA (PSB), VORTAC and the Hancock,
NY (HNK), VOR/DME, and VOR Federal
airway V–292 between the Hancock, NY
(HNK), VOR/DME and the GLYDE, MA,
Fix.
T–479: T–479 is a new route that
extends between the DNVIL, VA, WP
and the Elkins, WV (EKN), VORTAC.
The route overlays VOR Federal airway
V–258 between the DNVIL, VA, WP that
is being established 0.4 nautical miles
southeast of the Danville, VA (DAN),
VOR and the DBRAH, VA, WP; and
VOR Federal airway V–103 between the
DBRAH, VA, WP and the Elkins, WV
(EKN), VORTAC.
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
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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 RNAV routes T–
447, T–449, T–460, and T–479 in the
eastern United States, to provide
additional RNAV routing within the
NAS in support of transitioning it from
ground-based to satellite-based
navigation, 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–
6.5b, 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. 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 7400.11H,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 11, 2023, and
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T–447 Smyrna, DE (ENO) to DLMAR, PA [New]
Smyrna, DE (ENO)
VORTAC
CHAZR, DE
WP
APEER, MD
WP
REESY, PA
WP
FOLEZ, PA
WP
HOSKR, PA
WP
Pottstown, PA (PTW)
VORTAC
East Texas, PA (ETX)
VOR/DME
FIX
DIANO, PA
Williamsport, PA (FQM)
VOR/DME
DLMAR, PA
WP
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(Lat.
(Lat.
(Lat.
(Lat.
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39°13′53.93″
39°29′28.14″
39°37′32.94″
39°45′27.94″
39°55′32.76″
40°05′03.94″
40°13′20.04″
40°34′51.74″
41°00′01.99″
41°20′18.81″
41°41′42.56″
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effective September 15, 2023, is
amended as follows:
Paragraph 6011 United States Area
Navigation Routes.
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075°44′28.13″
075°50′25.39″
075°52′07.09″
075°49′16.49″
075°32′56.13″
075°33′36.90″
075°41′02.51″
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T–449 KITHE, PA to Binghamton, NY (CFB) [New]
KITHE, PA
FIX
(Lat. 39°48′35.53″ N, long. 076°17′48.12″ W)
Lancaster, PA (LRP)
VOR/DME
(Lat. 40°07′11.91″ N, long. 076°17′28.66″ W)
Binghamton, NY (CFB)
VOR/DME
(Lat. 42°09′26.97″ N, long. 076°08′11.30″ W)
T–460 Philipsburg, PA (PSB) to GLYDE, MA [New]
Philipsburg, PA (PSB)
VORTAC
(Lat.
Williamsport, PA (FQM)
VOR/DME
(Lat.
(Lat.
VOR/DME
Hancock, NY (HNK)
SAGES, NY
FIX
(Lat.
Barnes, MA (BAF)
VORTAC
(Lat.
GLYDE, MA
FIX
(Lat.
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T–479 DNVIL, VA to Elkins, WV (EKN) [New]
DNVIL, VA
WP
PIGGS, VA
FIX
DBRAH, VA
WP
VORTAC
Elkins, WV (EKN)
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2022–0173; Airspace
Docket No. 19–AAL–59]
RIN 2120–AA66
Amendment of United States Area
Navigation (RNAV) Route T–223; Cape
Newenham, AK
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
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long.
long.
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long.
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077°59′33.78″
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075°18′58.62″
074°19′10.33″
072°42′58.32″
071°48′42.76″
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36°56′01.81″
37°20′34.14″
38°54′51.97″
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long.
long.
079°19′53.54″
079°42′40.61″
080°04′10.75″
080°05′57.38″
Effective date 0901 UTC,
November 30, 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.
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 7400.11H, 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:
This action amends United
States Area Navigation (RNAV) route T–
223 in the vicinity of Cape Newenham,
AK, in support of a large and
comprehensive T-route modernization
project for the state of Alaska.
SUMMARY:
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Group, Office of Policy, Federal
Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington,
DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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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 by
lessening the dependency on groundbased navigation.
History
The FAA published a NPRM for
Docket No. FAA–2022–0173 in the
Federal Register (87 FR 14190; March
14, 2022), proposing to amend RNAV
route T–223 in the vicinity of Cape
Newenham, AK, in support of a large
and comprehensive T-route
modernization project for the state of
Alaska. Interested parties were invited
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2023-0687; Airspace Docket No. 22-AEA-16]
RIN 2120-AA66
Establishment of Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes; Eastern United
States
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action establishes four low altitude United States Area
Navigation (RNAV) routes (T-routes) in support of the Very High
Frequency (VHF) Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Minimum Operational Network
(MON) Program. The purpose is to expand the availability of the enroute
structure and provide additional RNAV routing within the National
Airspace System (NAS) in support of transitioning it from ground-based
to satellite-based navigation.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, November 30, 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 7400.11H, 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: Brian Vidis, 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.
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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 will expand the
availability of RNAV routing in the eastern United States and improve
the efficient flow of air traffic within the NAS by lessening the
dependency on ground-based navigation.
History
The FAA published a NPRM for Docket No. FAA-2023-0687 in the
Federal Register (88 FR 21135; April 10, 2023), proposing to establish
4 low-altitude RNAV routes in support of transitioning the NAS from a
ground-based to a satellite-based navigation. Interested parties were
invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written
comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received.
Differences From the NPRM
Subsequent to the NPRM, Air Traffic Control (ATC) requested to
replace the Roanoke, VA (ROA), VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/
DME) route point with the DBRAH, VA, waypoint (WP) in new route T-479.
The DBRAH, VA, WP is located approximately 320 feet southeast of the
Roanoke, VA (ROA), VOR/DME and would not substantively alter the
proposed route. Therefore, this action includes DBRAH, VA, WP in new
route T-479 instead of the Roanoke, VA (ROA), VOR/DME route point.
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 7400.11H, dated August 11, 2023, and effective September 15,
2023. FAA Order JO 7400.11H 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 7400.11H 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 4 low-altitude
RNAV T-routes in the eastern United States to support the VOR MON
Program and the transition of the NAS from ground-based navigation to
satellite-based navigation. The routes are described below.
T-447: T-447 is a new route that extends between the Smyrna, DE
(ENO), VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) and the DLMAR, PA, WP. The
route overlays RNAV route T-356 between the APEER, MD, WP and the
FOLEZ, PA, WP; VOR Federal airway V-408 between the Pottstown, PA
(PTW), VORTAC and the East Texas, PA (ETX), VOR/DME; and VOR Federal
airway V-164 between the East Texas, PA (ETX), VOR/DME and the
Stonyfork, PA (SFK), VOR/DME.
T-449: T-449 is a new route that extends between the KITHE, PA, Fix
and the Binghamton, NY (CFB), VOR/DME. The route overlays VOR Federal
airway V-499.
T-460: T-460 is a new route that extends between the Philipsburg,
PA (PSB), VORTAC and the GLYDE, MA, Fix. The route overlays VOR Federal
airway V-576 between the Philipsburg, PA (PSB), VORTAC and the Hancock,
NY (HNK), VOR/DME, and VOR Federal airway V-292 between the Hancock, NY
(HNK), VOR/DME and the GLYDE, MA, Fix.
T-479: T-479 is a new route that extends between the DNVIL, VA, WP
and the Elkins, WV (EKN), VORTAC. The route overlays VOR Federal airway
V-258 between the DNVIL, VA, WP that is being established 0.4 nautical
miles southeast of the Danville, VA (DAN), VOR and the DBRAH, VA, WP;
and VOR Federal airway V-103 between the DBRAH, VA, WP and the Elkins,
WV (EKN), VORTAC.
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 RNAV routes
T-447, T-449, T-460, and T-479 in the eastern United States, to provide
additional RNAV routing within the NAS in support of transitioning it
from ground-based to satellite-based navigation, 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 5-6.5b, 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. 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:
[[Page 65592]]
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
7400.11H, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 11,
2023, and effective September 15, 2023, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes.
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T-447 Smyrna, DE (ENO) to DLMAR, PA [New]
Smyrna, DE (ENO) VORTAC (Lat. 39[deg]13'53.93'' N, long. 075[deg]30'57.49'' W)
CHAZR, DE WP (Lat. 39[deg]29'28.14'' N, long. 075[deg]44'28.13'' W)
APEER, MD WP (Lat. 39[deg]37'32.94'' N, long. 075[deg]50'25.39'' W)
REESY, PA WP (Lat. 39[deg]45'27.94'' N, long. 075[deg]52'07.09'' W)
FOLEZ, PA WP (Lat. 39[deg]55'32.76'' N, long. 075[deg]49'16.49'' W)
HOSKR, PA WP (Lat. 40[deg]05'03.94'' N, long. 075[deg]32'56.13'' W)
Pottstown, PA (PTW) VORTAC (Lat. 40[deg]13'20.04'' N, long. 075[deg]33'36.90'' W)
East Texas, PA (ETX) VOR/DME (Lat. 40[deg]34'51.74'' N, long. 075[deg]41'02.51'' W)
DIANO, PA FIX (Lat. 41[deg]00'01.99'' N, long. 076[deg]13'33.78'' W)
Williamsport, PA (FQM) VOR/DME (Lat. 41[deg]20'18.81'' N, long. 076[deg]46'29.52'' W)
DLMAR, PA WP (Lat. 41[deg]41'42.56'' N, long. 077[deg]25'11.02'' W)
T-449 KITHE, PA to Binghamton, NY (CFB) [New]
KITHE, PA FIX (Lat. 39[deg]48'35.53'' N, long. 076[deg]17'48.12'' W)
Lancaster, PA (LRP) VOR/DME (Lat. 40[deg]07'11.91'' N, long. 076[deg]17'28.66'' W)
Binghamton, NY (CFB) VOR/DME (Lat. 42[deg]09'26.97'' N, long. 076[deg]08'11.30'' W)
T-460 Philipsburg, PA (PSB) to GLYDE, MA [New]
Philipsburg, PA (PSB) VORTAC (Lat. 40[deg]54'58.53'' N, long. 077[deg]59'33.78'' W)
Williamsport, PA (FQM) VOR/DME (Lat. 41[deg]20'18.81'' N, long. 076[deg]46'29.52'' W)
Hancock, NY (HNK) VOR/DME (Lat. 42[deg]03'47.01'' N, long. 075[deg]18'58.62'' W)
SAGES, NY FIX (Lat. 42[deg]02'46.33'' N, long. 074[deg]19'10.33'' W)
Barnes, MA (BAF) VORTAC (Lat. 42[deg]09'43.05'' N, long. 072[deg]42'58.32'' W)
GLYDE, MA FIX (Lat. 42[deg]16'03.84'' N, long. 071[deg]48'42.76'' W)
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T-479 DNVIL, VA to Elkins, WV (EKN) [New]
DNVIL, VA WP (Lat. 36[deg]33'49.53'' N, long. 079[deg]19'53.54'' W)
PIGGS, VA FIX (Lat. 36[deg]56'01.81'' N, long. 079[deg]42'40.61'' W)
DBRAH, VA WP (Lat. 37[deg]20'34.14'' N, long. 080[deg]04'10.75'' W)
Elkins, WV (EKN) VORTAC (Lat. 38[deg]54'51.97'' N, long. 080[deg]05'57.38'' W)
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Issued in Washington, DC, on September 18, 2023.
Karen L. Chiodini,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2023-20613 Filed 9-22-23; 8:45 am]
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