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Karen L. Chiodini,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations
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[FR Doc. 2023–21897 Filed 10–3–23; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2023–1835; Airspace
Docket No. 23–AEA–10]
RIN 2120–AA66
Amendment of United States Area
Navigation (RNAV) Routes; Eastern
United States
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
This action proposes to
establish three United States Area
Navigation (RNAV) Q-routes in the
eastern United States. This action also
proposes to establish five and amend
one United States RNAV T-routes in the
eastern United States. This action
support NextGen which provides a
modern RNAV route structure to
improve the efficiency of the National
Airspace System (NAS).
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before November 20, 2023
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified
by FAA Docket No. FAA–2023–1835
and Airspace Docket No. 23–AEA–10
using any of the following methods:
* Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
www.regulations.gov and follow the
online instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
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Operations, M–30; U.S. Department of
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Avenue SE, Room W12–140, West
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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
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Policy, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
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telephone: (202) 267–8783.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Brian Vidis, Rules and Regulations
Group, Office of Policy, Federal
Aviation Administration, 800
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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 amends the
route structure to maintain the efficient
flow of air traffic within the NAS.
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
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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
Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
Administration, Room 210, 1701
Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA,
30337.
Incorporation by Reference
United States Area Navigation routes
are published in paragraph 2006 and
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 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.
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The Proposal
The FAA is proposing an amendment
to 14 CFR part 71 to establish United
States Area Navigation Routes Q–221,
Q–227, Q–232, T–303, T–307, T–335,
and T–432, and amend T–705 in the
eastern United States. This action
supports NextGen which provides a
modern RNAV route structure to
improve the efficiency of the NAS. The
proposed changes are described below.
Q–221: Q–221 is a proposed new
route that would extend between the
Armel, VA (AML), Very High Frequency
Omnidirectional Range/Distance
Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) to
the DLMAR, PA, Waypoint (WP). Q–221
overlays jet route J–220 between the
Armel VOR/DME to the DLMAR WP
which is co-located with the Stonyfork,
PA (SFK), VOR/DME.
Q–227: Q–227 is a proposed new
route that would extend between the
Armel, VA (AML), VOR/DME to the
STUBN, NY, WP. Q–227 overlays jet
route J–227 between the Armel VOR/
DME to the STUBN WP which is colocated with the Elmira, NY (ULW),
VOR/DME.
Q–232: Q–232 is a proposed new
route that would extend between the
STUBN, NY, WP to the NEION, NJ, Fix.
Q–232 overlays a portion of jet route J–
132 between the Elmira, NY (ULW),
VOR/DME to the CORDS, PA, Fix, and
jet route J–223 between the CORDS Fix
to the NEION Fix.
T–303: T–303 is a proposed new route
that would extend between the Kinston,
NC (ISO), VOR/Tactical Air Navigation
(VORTAC) to the Boston, MA (BOS),
VOR/DME. T–303 overlays a portion of
VOR Federal airway V–1 between the
Kinston VORTAC and the Boston VOR/
DME.
T–307: T–307 is a proposed new route
that would extend between the PEARS,
NC, Fix to the Syracuse, NY (SYR),
VORTAC. T–307 overlays a portion of
VOR Federal airway V–139 between the
PEARS Fix to the Sea Isle, NJ (SIE),
VORTAC; VOR Federal airway V–166
between the Sea Isle VORTAC to the
BRIEF, NJ, Fix; VOR Federal airway V–
184 between the PADRE, PA, Fix to the
Philipsburg, PA (PSB), VORTAC; and
VOR Federal airway V–35 between the
Philipsburg VORTAC and the Syracuse
VORTAC.
T–335: T–335 is a proposed new route
that would extend between the ZJAAY,
MD, WP and the Syracuse, NY (SYR),
VORTAC. T–335 overlays VOR Federal
airway V–29 between the ZJAAY WP,
which is co-located with the Snow Hill,
MD (SWL), VORTAC to the Syracuse
VORTAC.
T–432: T–432 is a proposed new route
that would extend between the STUBN,
NY, WP and the NEION, NJ, Fix. T–432
overlays V–36 between the STUBN WP,
which is co-located with the Elmira, NY
(ULW), VOR/DME, to the NEION Fix.
T–705: T–705 currently extends
between the DANZI, NY, WP and the
MUTNA, NY, WP. The FAA proposes to
remove the route segment between the
DANZI WP, and the CODDI, NY, Fix.
Additionally, the FAA proposes to
extend T–705 to the southeast between
the CODDI Fix to the Nantucket, MA
(ACK), VOR/DME. The amended route
segment of T–705 overlays portions of
VOR Federal airway V–46 between the
Nantucket VOR/DME and the Calverton,
NY (CCC), VOR/DME, and VOR Federal
airway V–44 between the BELTT, NY,
Fix to the Pawling, NY (PWL), VOR/
DME.
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
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
effective September 15, 2023, is
amended as follows:
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Paragraph 2006 United States Area
Navigation Routes
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Q–221 Armel, VA (AML) to DLMAR, PA [New]
Armel, VA (AML)
VOR/DME
(Lat. 38°56′04.53″ N, long. 077°28′00.13″ W)
DLMAR, PA
WP
(Lat. 41°41′42.56″ N, long. 077°25′11.02″ W)
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Q–227 Armel, VA (AML) to STUBN, NY [New]
Armel, VA (AML)
VOR/DME
(Lat. 38°56′04.53″ N,
OGESY, PA
WP
(Lat. 40°44′13.65″ N,
STUBN, NY
WP
(Lat. 42°05′38.58″ N,
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Q–232 STUBN, NY to NEION, NJ [New]
STUBN, NY
WP
CORDS, PA
FIX
NEION, NJ
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Paragraph 6011 United States Area
Navigation Routes.
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T–303 Kinston, NC (ISO) to Boston, MA (BOS) [New]
Kinston, NC (ISO)
VORTAC
(Lat. 35°22′15.41″ N, long. 077°33′29.94″ W)
KOHLS, NC
WP
(Lat. 36°22′17.76″ N, long. 076°52′21.48″ W)
Norfolk, VA (ORF)
VORTAC
(Lat. 36°53′30.86″ N, long. 076°12′01.18″ W)
OUTLA, VA
WP
(Lat. 37°20′45.48″ N, long. 075°59′54.08″ W)
JAMIE, VA
FIX
(Lat. 37°36′20.58″ N, long. 075°57′48.81″ W)
MAGGO, MD
FIX
(Lat. 37°58′58.48″ N, long. 075°44′01.39″ W)
TRPOD, MD
WP
(Lat. 38°20′20.33″ N, long. 075°32′01.85″ W)
Waterloo, DE (ATR)
VOR/DME
(Lat. 38°48′35.32″ N, long. 075°12′40.76″ W)
FIX
(Lat. 39°15′39.27″ N, long. 074°57′11.01″ W)
LEEAH, NJ
DIXIE, NJ
FIX
(Lat. 40°05′57.72″ N, long. 074°09′52.17″ W)
Kennedy, NY (JFK)
VOR/DME
(Lat. 40°37′58.38″ N, long. 073°46′17.01″ W)
Deer Park, NY (DPK)
VOR/DME
(Lat. 40°47′30.30″ N, long. 073°18′13.17″ W)
Madison, CT (MAD)
VOR/DME
(Lat. 41°18′49.90″ N, long. 072°41′31.93″ W)
Hartford, CT (HFD)
VOR/DME
(Lat. 41°38′27.98″ N, long. 072°32′50.70″ W)
GRAYM, MA
FIX
(Lat. 42°06′04.27″ N, long. 072°01′53.49″ W)
GRIPE, MA
FIX
(Lat. 42°08′08.87″ N, long. 071°54′32.47″ W)
(Lat. 42°21′26.82″ N, long. 070°59′22.37″ W)
VOR/DME
Boston, MA (BOS)
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T–307 PEARS, NC to Syracuse, NY (SYR) [New]
PEARS, NC
FIX
(Lat. 35°47′12.36″ N, long. 076°57′01.97″ W)
Norfolk, VA (ORF)
VORTAC
(Lat. 36°53′30.86″ N, long. 076°12′01.18″ W)
OUTLA, VA
WP
(Lat. 37°20′45.48″ N, long. 075°59′54.08″ W)
DUNFE, VA
FIX
(Lat. 37°53′18.83″ N, long. 075°35′29.39″ W)
ZJAAY, MD
WP
(Lat. 38°03′09.95″ N, long. 075°26′34.27″ W)
CBEAV, MD
FIX
(Lat. 38°22′19.01″ N, long. 075°15′53.18″ W)
WNSTN, NJ
WP
(Lat. 39°05′43.81″ N, long. 074°48′01.20″ W)
FIX
(Lat. 39°26′55.21″ N, long. 075°07′39.69″ W)
BRIEF, NJ
TEBEE, NJ
FIX
(Lat. 39°30′13.97″ N, long. 075°19′37.19″ W)
CHAZR, DE
WP
(Lat. 39°29′28.14″ N, long. 075°44′28.13″ W)
APEER, MD
WP
(Lat. 39°37′32.94″ N, long. 075°50′25.39″ W)
REESY, PA
WP
(Lat. 39°45′27.94″ N, long. 075°52′07.09″ W)
PADRE, PA
FIX
(Lat. 39°56′16.67″ N, long. 076°03′18.63″ W)
DELRO, PA
FIX
(Lat. 39°57′55.71″ N, long. 076°37′31.24″ W)
(Lat. 40°18′08.06″ N, long. 077°04′10.41″ W)
VORTAC
Harrisburg, PA (HAR)
PYCAT, PA
FIX
(Lat. 40°26′46.60″ N, long. 077°17′21.35″ W)
MCMAN, PA
FIX
(Lat. 40°38′16.11″ N, long. 077°34′14.31″ W)
RASHE, PA
FIX
(Lat. 40°40′36.04″ N, long. 077°38′38.94″ W)
Philipsburg, PA (PSB)
VORTAC
(Lat. 40°54′58.53″ N, long. 077°59′33.78″ W)
DLMAR, PA
WP
(Lat. 41°41′42.56″ N, long. 077°25′11.02″ W)
STUBN, NY
WP
(Lat. 42°05′38.58″ N, long. 077°01′28.68″ W)
Syracuse, NY (SYR)
VORTAC
(Lat. 43°09′37.87″ N, long. 076°12′16.41″ W)
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T–335 ZJAAY, MD to Syracuse, NY (SYR) [New]
ZJAAY, MD
WP
(Lat. 38°03′09.95″ N, long. 075°26′34.27″ W)
TRPOD, MD
WP
(Lat. 38°20′20.33″ N, long. 075°32′01.85″ W)
EZIZI, DE
FIX
(Lat. 38°36′12.96″ N, long. 075°30′38.10″ W)
Smyrna, DE (ENO)
VORTAC
(Lat. 39°13′53.93″ N, long. 075°30′57.49″ W)
Dupont, DE (DQO)
VORTAC
(Lat. 39°40′41.31″ N, long. 075°36′25.51″ W)
MARQI, PA
WP
(Lat. 39°55′22.30″ N, long. 075°32′11.18″ W)
Pottstown, PA (PTW)
VORTAC
(Lat. 40°13′20.04″ N, long. 075°33′36.90″ W)
East Texas, PA (ETX)
VOR/DME
(Lat. 40°34′51.74″ N, long. 075°41′02.51″ W)
WP
(Lat. 41°16′22.57″ N, long. 075°41′21.60″ W)
WLKES, PA
Binghamton, PA (CFB)
VOR/DME
(Lat. 42°09′26.97″ N, long. 076°08′11.30″ W)
CORTA, PA
WP
(Lat. 42°40′25.65″ N, long. 076°04′34.93″ W)
Syracuse, NY (SYR)
VORTAC
(Lat. 43°09′37.87″ N, long. 076°12′16.41″ W)
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T–432 STUBN, NY to NEION, NJ [New]
STUBN, NY
WP
BNELE, PA
WP
HAWLY, PA
WP
WP
NEION, NJ
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T–705 Nantucket, MA (ACK) to MUTNA, NY [Amended]
Nantucket, MA (ACK)
VOR/DME
(Lat. 41°16′54.79″
LIBBE, NY
FIX
(Lat. 41°00′15.86″
ORCHA, NY
WP
(Lat. 40°54′55.46″
Calverton, NY (CCC)
VOR/DME
(Lat. 40°55′46.63″
Bridgeport, CT (BDR)
VOR/DME
(Lat. 41°09′38.54″
LOVES, CT
FIX
(Lat. 41°32′19.64″
PAWLN, NY
FIX
(Lat. 41°46′11.51″
FIX
(Lat. 42°06′32.37″
CYPER, NY
CODDI, NY
FIX
(Lat. 42°22′52.15″
LAMMS, NY
WP
(Lat. 43°01′35.30″
SRNAC, NY
WP
(Lat. 44°23′05.00″
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WP
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 191 (Wednesday, October 4, 2023)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 68516-68519]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-21895]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2023-1835; Airspace Docket No. 23-AEA-10]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes; Eastern
United States
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: This action proposes to establish three United States Area
Navigation (RNAV) Q-routes in the eastern United States. This action
also proposes to establish five and amend one United States RNAV T-
routes in the eastern United States. This action support NextGen which
provides a modern RNAV route structure to improve the efficiency of the
National Airspace System (NAS).
DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 20, 2023
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2023-1835 and
Airspace Docket No. 23-AEA-10 using any of the following methods:
* 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: 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. 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 amends the route structure to maintain the efficient
flow of air traffic within the NAS.
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
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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 Eastern Service Center,
Federal Aviation Administration, Room 210, 1701 Columbia Avenue,
College Park, GA, 30337.
Incorporation by Reference
United States Area Navigation routes are published in paragraph
2006 and 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 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.
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The Proposal
The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to establish
United States Area Navigation Routes Q-221, Q-227, Q-232, T-303, T-307,
T-335, and T-432, and amend T-705 in the eastern United States. This
action supports NextGen which provides a modern RNAV route structure to
improve the efficiency of the NAS. The proposed changes are described
below.
Q-221: Q-221 is a proposed new route that would extend between the
Armel, VA (AML), Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/Distance
Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) to the DLMAR, PA, Waypoint (WP). Q-221
overlays jet route J-220 between the Armel VOR/DME to the DLMAR WP
which is co-located with the Stonyfork, PA (SFK), VOR/DME.
Q-227: Q-227 is a proposed new route that would extend between the
Armel, VA (AML), VOR/DME to the STUBN, NY, WP. Q-227 overlays jet route
J-227 between the Armel VOR/DME to the STUBN WP which is co-located
with the Elmira, NY (ULW), VOR/DME.
Q-232: Q-232 is a proposed new route that would extend between the
STUBN, NY, WP to the NEION, NJ, Fix. Q-232 overlays a portion of jet
route J-132 between the Elmira, NY (ULW), VOR/DME to the CORDS, PA,
Fix, and jet route J-223 between the CORDS Fix to the NEION Fix.
T-303: T-303 is a proposed new route that would extend between the
Kinston, NC (ISO), VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) to the Boston,
MA (BOS), VOR/DME. T-303 overlays a portion of VOR Federal airway V-1
between the Kinston VORTAC and the Boston VOR/DME.
T-307: T-307 is a proposed new route that would extend between the
PEARS, NC, Fix to the Syracuse, NY (SYR), VORTAC. T-307 overlays a
portion of VOR Federal airway V-139 between the PEARS Fix to the Sea
Isle, NJ (SIE), VORTAC; VOR Federal airway V-166 between the Sea Isle
VORTAC to the BRIEF, NJ, Fix; VOR Federal airway V-184 between the
PADRE, PA, Fix to the Philipsburg, PA (PSB), VORTAC; and VOR Federal
airway V-35 between the Philipsburg VORTAC and the Syracuse VORTAC.
T-335: T-335 is a proposed new route that would extend between the
ZJAAY, MD, WP and the Syracuse, NY (SYR), VORTAC. T-335 overlays VOR
Federal airway V-29 between the ZJAAY WP, which is co-located with the
Snow Hill, MD (SWL), VORTAC to the Syracuse VORTAC.
T-432: T-432 is a proposed new route that would extend between the
STUBN, NY, WP and the NEION, NJ, Fix. T-432 overlays V-36 between the
STUBN WP, which is co-located with the Elmira, NY (ULW), VOR/DME, to
the NEION Fix.
T-705: T-705 currently extends between the DANZI, NY, WP and the
MUTNA, NY, WP. The FAA proposes to remove the route segment between the
DANZI WP, and the CODDI, NY, Fix. Additionally, the FAA proposes to
extend T-705 to the southeast between the CODDI Fix to the Nantucket,
MA (ACK), VOR/DME. The amended route segment of T-705 overlays portions
of VOR Federal airway V-46 between the Nantucket VOR/DME and the
Calverton, NY (CCC), VOR/DME, and VOR Federal airway V-44 between the
BELTT, NY, Fix to the Pawling, NY (PWL), VOR/DME.
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 2006 United States Area Navigation Routes
* * * * *
Q-221 Armel, VA (AML) to DLMAR, PA [New]
Armel, VA (AML) VOR/DME (Lat. 38[deg]56'04.53'' N, long. 077[deg]28'00.13'' W)
DLMAR, PA WP (Lat. 41[deg]41'42.56'' N, long. 077[deg]25'11.02'' W)
* * * * *
Q-227 Armel, VA (AML) to STUBN, NY [New]
Armel, VA (AML) VOR/DME (Lat. 38[deg]56'04.53'' N, long. 077[deg]28'00.13'' W)
OGESY, PA WP (Lat. 40[deg]44'13.65'' N, long. 077[deg]26'11.63'' W)
STUBN, NY WP (Lat. 42[deg]05'38.58'' N, long. 077[deg]01'28.68'' W)
* * * * *
Q-232 STUBN, NY to NEION, NJ [New]
STUBN, NY WP (Lat. 42[deg]05'38.58'' N, long. 077[deg]01'28.68'' W)
CORDS, PA FIX (Lat. 41[deg]34'11.04'' N, long. 075[deg]08'23.50'' W)
NEION, NJ FIX (Lat. 41[deg]13'41.21'' N, long. 074[deg]34'50.78'' W)
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* * * * *
Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes.
* * * * *
T-303 Kinston, NC (ISO) to Boston, MA (BOS) [New]
Kinston, NC (ISO) VORTAC (Lat. 35[deg]22'15.41'' N, long. 077[deg]33'29.94'' W)
KOHLS, NC WP (Lat. 36[deg]22'17.76'' N, long. 076[deg]52'21.48'' W)
Norfolk, VA (ORF) VORTAC (Lat. 36[deg]53'30.86'' N, long. 076[deg]12'01.18'' W)
OUTLA, VA WP (Lat. 37[deg]20'45.48'' N, long. 075[deg]59'54.08'' W)
JAMIE, VA FIX (Lat. 37[deg]36'20.58'' N, long. 075[deg]57'48.81'' W)
MAGGO, MD FIX (Lat. 37[deg]58'58.48'' N, long. 075[deg]44'01.39'' W)
TRPOD, MD WP (Lat. 38[deg]20'20.33'' N, long. 075[deg]32'01.85'' W)
Waterloo, DE (ATR) VOR/DME (Lat. 38[deg]48'35.32'' N, long. 075[deg]12'40.76'' W)
LEEAH, NJ FIX (Lat. 39[deg]15'39.27'' N, long. 074[deg]57'11.01'' W)
DIXIE, NJ FIX (Lat. 40[deg]05'57.72'' N, long. 074[deg]09'52.17'' W)
Kennedy, NY (JFK) VOR/DME (Lat. 40[deg]37'58.38'' N, long. 073[deg]46'17.01'' W)
Deer Park, NY (DPK) VOR/DME (Lat. 40[deg]47'30.30'' N, long. 073[deg]18'13.17'' W)
Madison, CT (MAD) VOR/DME (Lat. 41[deg]18'49.90'' N, long. 072[deg]41'31.93'' W)
Hartford, CT (HFD) VOR/DME (Lat. 41[deg]38'27.98'' N, long. 072[deg]32'50.70'' W)
GRAYM, MA FIX (Lat. 42[deg]06'04.27'' N, long. 072[deg]01'53.49'' W)
GRIPE, MA FIX (Lat. 42[deg]08'08.87'' N, long. 071[deg]54'32.47'' W)
Boston, MA (BOS) VOR/DME (Lat. 42[deg]21'26.82'' N, long. 070[deg]59'22.37'' W)
* * * * *
T-307 PEARS, NC to Syracuse, NY (SYR) [New]
PEARS, NC FIX (Lat. 35[deg]47'12.36'' N, long. 076[deg]57'01.97'' W)
Norfolk, VA (ORF) VORTAC (Lat. 36[deg]53'30.86'' N, long. 076[deg]12'01.18'' W)
OUTLA, VA WP (Lat. 37[deg]20'45.48'' N, long. 075[deg]59'54.08'' W)
DUNFE, VA FIX (Lat. 37[deg]53'18.83'' N, long. 075[deg]35'29.39'' W)
ZJAAY, MD WP (Lat. 38[deg]03'09.95'' N, long. 075[deg]26'34.27'' W)
CBEAV, MD FIX (Lat. 38[deg]22'19.01'' N, long. 075[deg]15'53.18'' W)
WNSTN, NJ WP (Lat. 39[deg]05'43.81'' N, long. 074[deg]48'01.20'' W)
BRIEF, NJ FIX (Lat. 39[deg]26'55.21'' N, long. 075[deg]07'39.69'' W)
TEBEE, NJ FIX (Lat. 39[deg]30'13.97'' N, long. 075[deg]19'37.19'' 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)
PADRE, PA FIX (Lat. 39[deg]56'16.67'' N, long. 076[deg]03'18.63'' W)
DELRO, PA FIX (Lat. 39[deg]57'55.71'' N, long. 076[deg]37'31.24'' W)
Harrisburg, PA (HAR) VORTAC (Lat. 40[deg]18'08.06'' N, long. 077[deg]04'10.41'' W)
PYCAT, PA FIX (Lat. 40[deg]26'46.60'' N, long. 077[deg]17'21.35'' W)
MCMAN, PA FIX (Lat. 40[deg]38'16.11'' N, long. 077[deg]34'14.31'' W)
RASHE, PA FIX (Lat. 40[deg]40'36.04'' N, long. 077[deg]38'38.94'' W)
Philipsburg, PA (PSB) VORTAC (Lat. 40[deg]54'58.53'' N, long. 077[deg]59'33.78'' W)
DLMAR, PA WP (Lat. 41[deg]41'42.56'' N, long. 077[deg]25'11.02'' W)
STUBN, NY WP (Lat. 42[deg]05'38.58'' N, long. 077[deg]01'28.68'' W)
Syracuse, NY (SYR) VORTAC (Lat. 43[deg]09'37.87'' N, long. 076[deg]12'16.41'' W)
* * * * *
T-335 ZJAAY, MD to Syracuse, NY (SYR) [New]
ZJAAY, MD WP (Lat. 38[deg]03'09.95'' N, long. 075[deg]26'34.27'' W)
TRPOD, MD WP (Lat. 38[deg]20'20.33'' N, long. 075[deg]32'01.85'' W)
EZIZI, DE FIX (Lat. 38[deg]36'12.96'' N, long. 075[deg]30'38.10'' W)
Smyrna, DE (ENO) VORTAC (Lat. 39[deg]13'53.93'' N, long. 075[deg]30'57.49'' W)
Dupont, DE (DQO) VORTAC (Lat. 39[deg]40'41.31'' N, long. 075[deg]36'25.51'' W)
MARQI, PA WP (Lat. 39[deg]55'22.30'' N, long. 075[deg]32'11.18'' 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)
WLKES, PA WP (Lat. 41[deg]16'22.57'' N, long. 075[deg]41'21.60'' W)
Binghamton, PA (CFB) VOR/DME (Lat. 42[deg]09'26.97'' N, long. 076[deg]08'11.30'' W)
CORTA, PA WP (Lat. 42[deg]40'25.65'' N, long. 076[deg]04'34.93'' W)
Syracuse, NY (SYR) VORTAC (Lat. 43[deg]09'37.87'' N, long. 076[deg]12'16.41'' W)
* * * * *
T-432 STUBN, NY to NEION, NJ [New]
STUBN, NY WP (Lat. 42[deg]05'38.58'' N, long. 077[deg]01'28.68'' W)
BNELE, PA WP (Lat. 41[deg]49'06.83'' N, long. 076[deg]03'04.46'' W)
HAWLY, PA WP (Lat. 41[deg]32'23.31'' N, long. 075[deg]05'25.66'' W)
NEION, NJ WP (Lat. 41[deg]13'41.21'' N, long. 074[deg]34'50.78'' W)
* * * * *
T-705 Nantucket, MA (ACK) to MUTNA, NY [Amended]
Nantucket, MA (ACK) VOR/DME (Lat. 41[deg]16'54.79'' N, long. 070[deg]01'36.16'' W)
LIBBE, NY FIX (Lat. 41[deg]00'15.86'' N, long. 071[deg]21'20.34'' W)
ORCHA, NY WP (Lat. 40[deg]54'55.46'' N, long. 072[deg]18'43.64'' W)
Calverton, NY (CCC) VOR/DME (Lat. 40[deg]55'46.63'' N, long. 072[deg]47'55.89'' W)
Bridgeport, CT (BDR) VOR/DME (Lat. 41[deg]09'38.54'' N, long. 073[deg]07'28.15'' W)
LOVES, CT FIX (Lat. 41[deg]32'19.64'' N, long. 073[deg]29'17.14'' W)
PAWLN, NY FIX (Lat. 41[deg]46'11.51'' N, long. 073[deg]36'02.64'' W)
CYPER, NY FIX (Lat. 42[deg]06'32.37'' N, long. 074[deg]16'25.52'' W)
CODDI, NY FIX (Lat. 42[deg]22'52.15'' N, long. 075[deg]00'21.84'' W)
LAMMS, NY WP (Lat. 43[deg]01'35.30'' N, long. 075[deg]09'51.50'' W)
SRNAC, NY WP (Lat. 44[deg]23'05.00'' N, long. 074[deg]12'16.11'' W)
RIGID, NY WP (Lat. 44[deg]35'19.53'' N, long. 073[deg]44'34.07'' W)
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PBERG, NY WP (Lat. 44[deg]42'06.25'' N, long. 073[deg]31'22.18'' W)
MUTNA, NY WP (Lat. 45[deg]00'20.84'' N, long. 073[deg]33'27.65'' W)
* * * * *
Issued in Washington, DC, on September 28, 2023.
Karen L. Chiodini,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2023-21895 Filed 10-3-23; 8:45 am]
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