Amendment of Jet Route J-133 and Establishment of Area Navigation Route Q-801 in the Vicinity of Anchorage, AK, 68004-68006 [2023-21811]
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Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section
44701: General requirements. Under
that section, Congress charges the FAA
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
The FAA determined that this
proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order
13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed regulation:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Would not affect intrastate
aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Would 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 Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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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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Centerpointe Aerospace Inc.: Docket No.
FAA–2023–1891; Project Identifier AD–
2023–00612–R.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments on this
airworthiness directive (AD) by November
17, 2023.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Centerpointe Aerospace
Inc, Model S–58BT, S–58DT, S–58ET, S–
58FT, S–58HT, and S–58JT helicopters,
certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
Code 6300, Main Rotor Drive System.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by the discovery of
a fatigue crack on the angle gearbox mount
(AGBM). The FAA is issuing this AD to
detect fatigue cracking of the AGBM. The
unsafe condition, if not addressed, could lead
to loss of the angle gearbox, resulting in loss
of main rotor drive and subsequent loss of
control of the helicopter.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Required Actions
(1) Within 250 hours time-in-service (TIS)
after the effective date of this AD, and
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 250 hours
TIS, perform a fluorescent penetrant
inspection (FPI) to inspect for any crack on
the AGBM in the eight areas depicted in the
Accomplishment Instructions, Figures 1A
and 1B, of Centerpointe Aerospace Service
Bulletin No. 58B75, dated April 26, 2023.
This FPI must be accomplished by a Level II
or Level III inspector certified in the FAAacceptable standards for nondestructive
inspection personnel.
(2) If there is any crack, before further
flight, remove the AGBM from service.
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Central Certification
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 local
Flight Standards District 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 (i) of this AD.
(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.
(i) Additional Information
Jacob Fitch, Aviation Safety Engineer,
FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX
76177; phone: (817) 222–4130; email:
jacob.fitch@faa.gov.
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(1) The Director of the Federal Register
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paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
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(i) Centerpointe Aerospace Service Bulletin
No. 58B75, dated April 26, 2023.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For Centerpointe service information
identified in this NPRM, contact
Centerpointe Aerospace Inc. at 279 Blackland
Road, Fate, TX 75189; (972) 636–9601; email
Operations@avnresources.com; https://
www.californiahelicopter.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy.,
Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
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Issued on September 22, 2023.
Victor Wicklund,
Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2023–21684 Filed 10–2–23; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2023–1957; Airspace
Docket No. 23–AAL–28RIN 2120–AA66]
Amendment of Jet Route J–133 and
Establishment of Area Navigation
Route Q–801 in the Vicinity of
Anchorage, AK
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
This action proposes to
amend Jet Route J–133 by revoking a
portion of the airway and establishing
Canadian Area Navigation Route
(RNAV) Q–801 in the vicinity of
Anchorage, AK. The proposed
amendment of J–133 is due to the
pending decommissioning of several
Navigational Aids (NAVAID) that
provide course guidance along the
airway. The proposed establishment of
RNAV route Q–801 serves as a
mitigation to J–133 and provides
additional routing to the southeast for
aircraft traveling to Canada or to the
Pacific Northwest United States.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before November 17, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified
by FAA Docket No. FAA–2023–1957
and Airspace Docket No. 23–AAL–28
using any of the following methods:
SUMMARY:
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* Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
www.regulations.gov and follow the
online instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
* Mail: Send comments to Docket
Operations, M–30; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, Room W12–140, West
Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC
20590–0001.
* Hand Delivery or Courier: Take
comments to Docket Operations in
Room W12–140 of the West Building
Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey
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* Fax: Fax comments to Docket
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Docket: Background documents or
comments received may be read at
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Follow the online instructions for
accessing the docket or go to the Docket
Operations in Room W12–140 of the
West Building Ground Floor at 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington,
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
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:
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 would
modify the airway structure as
necessary to preserve the safe and
efficient flow of air traffic within the
National Airspace System.
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Comments Invited
Incorporation by Reference
The FAA invites interested persons to
participate in this rulemaking by
submitting written comments, data, or
views. Comments are specifically
invited on the overall regulatory,
aeronautical, economic, environmental,
and energy-related aspects of the
proposal. The most helpful comments
reference a specific portion of the
proposal, explain the reason for any
recommended change, and include
supporting data. To ensure the docket
does not contain duplicate comments,
commenters should submit only one
time if comments are filed
electronically, or commenters should
send only one copy of written
comments if comments are filed in
writing.
The FAA will file in the docket all
comments it receives, as well as a report
summarizing each substantive public
contact with FAA personnel concerning
this proposed rulemaking. Before acting
on this proposal, the FAA will consider
all comments it receives on or before the
closing date for comments. The FAA
will consider comments filed after the
comment period has closed if it is
possible to do so without incurring
expense or delay. The FAA may change
this proposal in light of the comments
it receives.
Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C.
553(c), DOT solicits comments from the
public to better inform its rulemaking
process. DOT posts these comments,
without edit, including any personal
information the commenter provides, to
www.regulations.gov, as described in
the system of records notice (DOT/ALL–
14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at
www.dot.gov/privacy.
Jet Routes are published in paragraph
2004 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. Canadian
Area Navigation Routes are published in
paragraph 2007 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 proposes
to amend the current version of that
order, FAA Order JO 7400.11H, dated
August 11, 2023, and effective
September 15, 2023. These updates
would be published in the next update
to FAA Order JO 7400.11. That order is
publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document.
FAA Order JO 7400.11H lists Class A,
B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic
service routes, and reporting points.
Availability of Rulemaking Documents
An electronic copy of this document
may be downloaded through the
internet at www.regulations.gov.
Recently published rulemaking
documents can also be accessed through
the FAA’s web page at www.faa.gov/air_
traffic/publications/airspace_
amendments/.
You may review the public docket
containing the proposal, any comments
received and any final disposition in
person in the Dockets Operations office
(see ADDRESSES section for address,
phone number, and hours of
operations). An informal docket may
also be examined during normal
business hours at the office of the
Western Service Center, Federal
Aviation Administration, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198.
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Background
In 2003, Congress enacted the Vision
100-Century of Aviation
Reauthorization Act (Pub. L. 108–176),
which established a joint planning and
development office in the FAA to
manage the work related to the Next
Generation Air Transportation System
(NextGen). Today, NextGen is an
ongoing FAA-led modernization of the
nation’s air transportation system to
make flying safer, more efficient, and
more predictable.
In support of NextGen, this proposal
is part of an ongoing, large, and
comprehensive airway modernization
project in the state of Alaska. Part of this
project is to transition the Alaskan en
route navigation structure away from
dependency on Nondirectional Radio
Beacons (NDB) and move to develop
and improve the RNAV route structure.
The FAA is planning to decommission
the Orca Bay, Yakataga, and Sitka NDBs
in the state of Alaska. As a result,
portions of Jet Route J–133 will become
unusable.
The FAA proposes to amend Jet Route
J–133 by revoking the portion between
the Anchorage, AK, Very High
Frequency Omnidirectional Range/
Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/
DME) and the Sitka, AK, NDB. This
portion of J–133 would be replaced by
the proposed RNAV route Q–801. Q–
801 would extend between Anchorage,
AK, VOR/DME and HARPR, OR,
waypoint (WP).
The Proposal
The FAA is proposing an amendment
to 14 CFR part 71 to amend Jet Route J–
133 and to establish Canadian RNAV
route Q–801 in United States airspace.
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NAV CANADA is amending RNAV
route Q–801 in their airspace to ensure
continuity and cross-border
connectivity with the new RNAV route
Q–801 proposed in this NPRM. The
proposed Air Traffic Service (ATS)
route actions are described below.
J–133: Jet route J–133 currently
extends between Galena, AK, VOR/DME
and Sitka, AK, NDB. The FAA proposes
to revoke the portion between the
Anchorage, AK, VOR/DME and the
Sitka, AK, NDB. As amended, Jet route
J–133 would extend between Galena,
AK, VOR/DME and Anchorage, AK,
VOR/DME.
Q–801: Q–801 would extend between
the Anchorage, AK, VOR/DME and the
HARPR, OR, WP. The new route would
remain within United States airspace
between the Anchorage VOR/DME and
the EEVER, AK, Fix and between the
CYVIC, WA, WP and the HARPR WP.
The new EEVER route point is being
established on the Alaska/Canada
border north of the MOCHA, AK, Fix.
The new CYVIC route point is being
established on the United States/Canada
border in Washington state replacing,
the CFPXC computer navigation fix
(CNF) currently charted. This action is
part of an ongoing FAA initiative to
replace CNF and unpronounceable
border fix/waypoint names with
standard, pronounceable, five-letter
names. This proposed action would
establish RNAV route Q–801 within the
United States and exclude the airspace
in Canada.
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Issued in Washington, DC, on September
28, 2023.
Karen L. Chiodini,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations
Group.
[FR Doc. 2023–21811 Filed 10–2–23; 8:45 am]
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (air).
Regulatory Notices and Analyses
The FAA has determined that this
proposed 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 will
only affect air traffic procedures and air
navigation, it is certified that this
proposed rule, when promulgated, will
not have a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
Environmental Review
This proposal will be subject to an
environmental analysis in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1F,
‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures’’ prior to any FAA final
regulatory action.
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[Docket No. FDA–2023–N–2177]
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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
effective September 15, 2023, is
amended as follows:
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1. The authority citation for 14 CFR
part 71 continues to read as follows:
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Routes.
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PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
REPORTING POINTS
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Food and Drug Administration
HHS.
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as
follows:
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J–133 [Amended]
From Galena, AK to Anchorage, AK.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
AGENCY:
The Proposed Amendment
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Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) including
when the manufacturer of the IVD is a
laboratory. In conjunction with this
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its general enforcement discretion
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2023-1957; Airspace Docket No. 23-AAL-28RIN 2120-AA66]
Amendment of Jet Route J-133 and Establishment of Area Navigation
Route Q-801 in the Vicinity of Anchorage, AK
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend Jet Route J-133 by revoking a
portion of the airway and establishing Canadian Area Navigation Route
(RNAV) Q-801 in the vicinity of Anchorage, AK. The proposed amendment
of J-133 is due to the pending decommissioning of several Navigational
Aids (NAVAID) that provide course guidance along the airway. The
proposed establishment of RNAV route Q-801 serves as a mitigation to J-
133 and provides additional routing to the southeast for aircraft
traveling to Canada or to the Pacific Northwest United States.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 17, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2023-1957 and
Airspace Docket No. 23-AAL-28 using any of the following methods:
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* Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov and follow
the online instructions for sending your comments electronically.
* Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M-30; U.S. Department
of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W12-140, West
Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
* Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket Operations in
Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays.
* Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at (202) 493-2251.
Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at
www.regulations.gov at any time. Follow the online instructions for
accessing the docket or go to the Docket Operations in Room W12-140 of
the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
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: 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 would modify the airway structure as necessary to
preserve the safe and efficient flow of air traffic within the National
Airspace System.
Comments Invited
The FAA invites interested persons to participate in this
rulemaking by submitting written comments, data, or views. Comments are
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. The most
helpful comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain
the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. To
ensure the docket does not contain duplicate comments, commenters
should submit only one time if comments are filed electronically, or
commenters should send only one copy of written comments if comments
are filed in writing.
The FAA will file in the docket all comments it receives, as well
as a report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA
personnel concerning this proposed rulemaking. Before acting on this
proposal, the FAA will consider all comments it receives on or before
the closing date for comments. The FAA will consider comments filed
after the comment period has closed if it is possible to do so without
incurring expense or delay. The FAA may change this proposal in light
of the comments it receives.
Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts
these comments, without edit, including any personal information the
commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system
of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at
www.dot.gov/privacy.
Availability of Rulemaking Documents
An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the
internet at www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's web page at
www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/.
You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any
comments received and any final disposition in person in the Dockets
Operations office (see ADDRESSES section for address, phone number, and
hours of operations). An informal docket may also be examined during
normal business hours at the office of the Western Service Center,
Federal Aviation Administration, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA
98198.
Incorporation by Reference
Jet Routes are published in paragraph 2004 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. Canadian Area Navigation
Routes are published in paragraph 2007 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 proposes to
amend the current version of that order, FAA Order JO 7400.11H, dated
August 11, 2023, and effective September 15, 2023. These updates would
be published in the next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11. That order is
publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document.
FAA Order JO 7400.11H lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
air traffic service routes, and reporting points.
Background
In 2003, Congress enacted the Vision 100-Century of Aviation
Reauthorization Act (Pub. L. 108-176), which established a joint
planning and development office in the FAA to manage the work related
to the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). Today,
NextGen is an ongoing FAA-led modernization of the nation's air
transportation system to make flying safer, more efficient, and more
predictable.
In support of NextGen, this proposal is part of an ongoing, large,
and comprehensive airway modernization project in the state of Alaska.
Part of this project is to transition the Alaskan en route navigation
structure away from dependency on Nondirectional Radio Beacons (NDB)
and move to develop and improve the RNAV route structure. The FAA is
planning to decommission the Orca Bay, Yakataga, and Sitka NDBs in the
state of Alaska. As a result, portions of Jet Route J-133 will become
unusable.
The FAA proposes to amend Jet Route J-133 by revoking the portion
between the Anchorage, AK, Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/
Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) and the Sitka, AK, NDB. This
portion of J-133 would be replaced by the proposed RNAV route Q-801. Q-
801 would extend between Anchorage, AK, VOR/DME and HARPR, OR, waypoint
(WP).
The Proposal
The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to amend Jet
Route J-133 and to establish Canadian RNAV route Q-801 in United States
airspace.
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NAV CANADA is amending RNAV route Q-801 in their airspace to ensure
continuity and cross-border connectivity with the new RNAV route Q-801
proposed in this NPRM. The proposed Air Traffic Service (ATS) route
actions are described below.
J-133: Jet route J-133 currently extends between Galena, AK, VOR/
DME and Sitka, AK, NDB. The FAA proposes to revoke the portion between
the Anchorage, AK, VOR/DME and the Sitka, AK, NDB. As amended, Jet
route J-133 would extend between Galena, AK, VOR/DME and Anchorage, AK,
VOR/DME.
Q-801: Q-801 would extend between the Anchorage, AK, VOR/DME and
the HARPR, OR, WP. The new route would remain within United States
airspace between the Anchorage VOR/DME and the EEVER, AK, Fix and
between the CYVIC, WA, WP and the HARPR WP. The new EEVER route point
is being established on the Alaska/Canada border north of the MOCHA,
AK, Fix. The new CYVIC route point is being established on the United
States/Canada border in Washington state replacing, the CFPXC computer
navigation fix (CNF) currently charted. This action is part of an
ongoing FAA initiative to replace CNF and unpronounceable border fix/
waypoint names with standard, pronounceable, five-letter names. This
proposed action would establish RNAV route Q-801 within the United
States and exclude the airspace in Canada.
Regulatory Notices and Analyses
The FAA has determined that this proposed 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
will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this proposed rule, when promulgated, will not have a
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Environmental Review
This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies
and Procedures'' prior to any FAA final regulatory action.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).
The Proposed Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration proposes to amend 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
7400.11H, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 11,
2023, and effective September 15, 2023, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 2004 Jet Routes
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J-133 [Amended]
From Galena, AK to Anchorage, AK.
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Paragraph 2007 Canadian Area Navigation Routes.
Q-801 HARPR, OR to Anchorage, AK (TED) [NEW]
HARPR, OR WP (Lat. 42[deg]28'50.00'' N, long. 122[deg]53'01.54'' W)
FELIX, OR WP (Lat. 43[deg]19'13.98'' N, long. 123[deg]05'39.51'' W)
ECTOF, OR WP (Lat. 44[deg]10'49.55'' N, long. 123[deg]18'57.87'' W)
WAPTO, WA FIX (Lat. 47[deg]28'19.54'' N, long. 124[deg]13'50.38'' W)
Tatoosh, WA (TOU) VORTAC (Lat. 48[deg]17'59.64'' N, long. 124[deg]37'37.36'' W)
CYVIC, WA WP (Lat. 48[deg]29'59.97'' N, long. 124[deg]54'39.80'' W)
GOVAD, Canada FIX (Lat. 49[deg]02'48.65'' N, long. 125[deg]42'15.09'' W)
FINGS, Canada FIX (Lat. 50[deg]15'00.00'' N, long. 127[deg]34'00.00'' W)
SIMSU, Canada FIX (Lat. 50[deg]46'56.00'' N, long. 128[deg]25'37.00'' W)
CAFTA, Canada FIX (Lat. 51[deg]17'43.00'' N, long. 129[deg]05'19.00'' W)
EEVER, AK FIX (Lat. 54[deg]35'01.79'' N, long. 133[deg]05'54.23'' W)
MACIE, AK WP (Lat. 57[deg]43'38.87'' N, long. 137[deg]50'47.74'' W)
LAIRE, AK FIX (Lat. 58[deg]48'14.67'' N, long. 140[deg]31'43.36'' W)
FROZN, AK WP (Lat. 59[deg]40'34.90'' N, long. 143[deg]29'31.48'' W)
Johnstone Point, AK (JOH) VOR/DME (Lat. 60[deg]28'51.43'' N, long. 146[deg]35'57.61'' W)
Anchorage, AK (TED) VOR/DME (Lat. 61[deg]10'04.32'' N, long. 149[deg]57'36.52'' W)
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Issued in Washington, DC, on September 28, 2023.
Karen L. Chiodini,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2023-21811 Filed 10-2-23; 8:45 am]
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