Amendment to United States Area Navigation Route Q-46; Point Hope, AK, 75481-75483 [2023-23812]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 212 / Friday, November 3, 2023 / Rules and Regulations 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 establishes Class E airspace to support IFR operations at Grand Coulee Dam Airport, Electric City, WA. History The FAA published an NPRM for Docket No. FAA–2023–1339 in the Federal Register (88 FR 39384; June 16, 2023), proposing to establish Class E airspace at Grand Coulee Dam Airport, Electric City, WA. Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES1 Incorporation by Reference The Class E5 airspace designation is published in paragraph 6005 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 to establish Class E airspace Grand Coulee Dam Airport, Electric City, WA, in support of the airport’s transition from VFR to IFR operations. The airspace design—which extends from the airport reference point (ARP) 10.2 miles east and 9.7 miles southwest—would fully contain departing and missed approach IFR operations until reaching 1,200 feet above the surface on the Area Navigation (RNAV) (Global Positioning System [GPS]) Z Runway (RWY) 22 missed approach and the SINGG (RNAV) obstacle departure procedure (ODP), and arriving IFR operations below 1,500 feet above the surface on the RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 22 and RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 22 approaches. Regulatory Notices and Analyses The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an established VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:19 Nov 02, 2023 Jkt 262001 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. 75481 That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within an area bounded by a line beginning at the airport’s 063° bearing at 10.2 miles, then clockwise along the airport’s 10.2-mile radius to the 99° bearing at 10.2 miles, to the 172° bearing at 4.7 miles, to the 216° bearing at 9.7 miles, then clockwise along the airport’s 9.7-mile radius to the 237° bearing at 9.7 miles to the 329° bearing at 3.6 miles, thence to the point of beginning. * * * * * Issued in Washington, DC, on October 18, 2023. B.G. Chew, Group Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center. [FR Doc. 2023–23731 Filed 11–2–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Environmental Review The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ paragraph 5–6.5.a. This airspace action is not expected to cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental assessment. Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2023–0866; Airspace Docket No. 22–AAL–51] RIN 2120–AA66 Amendment to United States Area Navigation Route Q–46; Point Hope, AK Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. The Amendment SUMMARY: In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR part 71 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959–1963 Comp., p.389. § 71.1 [Amended] 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO 7400.11H, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 11, 2023, and effective September 15, 2023, is amended as follows: ■ Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth. * * * * * ANM WA E5 Electric City, WA [New] Grand Coulee Dam Airport, WA (Lat. 47°55′19″ N, long. 119°4′59″ W) PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 AGENCY: This action amends United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route Q–46 in the vicinity of Point Hope, AK. The FAA is taking this action due to the pending decommissioning of the Point Hope, AK (PHO), Non-Directional Beacon (NDB) navigational aid (NAVAID). Effective date 0901 UTC, January 25, 2024. 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 DATES: E:\FR\FM\03NOR1.SGM 03NOR1 75482 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 212 / Friday, November 3, 2023 / Rules and Regulations 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 route structure as necessary to preserve the safe and efficient flow of air traffic within the National Airspace System (NAS). lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES1 History The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking for Docket No. FAA 2023–0866 in the Federal Register (88 FR 21139; April 10, 2023), proposing to amend RNAV route Q–46. 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 The NPRM published in the Federal Register (88 FR 21139, April 10, 2023) contained a typographical error in the proposed legal description. In the proposed legal description, the longitudinal geographical coordinate listed for Barrow, AK, Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/ Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/ DME) was incorrect. The NPRM listed the longitudinal coordinate for Barrow, AK, VOR/DME as 156°47′18.90″ W. The final rule corrects this error by listing the longitudinal coordinate for Barrow, AK, VOR/DME as 156°47′17.22″ W. Incorporation by Reference United States Area Navigation Routes are published in paragraph 2006 of FAA VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:19 Nov 02, 2023 Jkt 262001 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 amending RNAV route Q–46 in the vicinity of Point Hope, AK due to the pending decommissioning of the Point Hope NDB. The RNAV route amendment action is described below. Q–46: As amended, Q–46 extends between the VANTY, AK, waypoint (WP) and the Barrow, AK, VOR/DME. 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. This action of amending RNAV Route Q–46 in the vicinity of Point Hope, AK due to the pending decommissioning of the Point Hope NDB 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, Frm 00006 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 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: ■ Environmental Review PO 00000 airways, routes, and reporting points (see 14 CFR part 71, Designation of Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace Areas; Air Traffic Service Routes; and Reporting Points); and paragraph 5– 6.5.i., which categorically excludes from further environmental impact review the establishment of new or revised air traffic control procedures conducted at 3,000 feet or more above ground level (AGL); procedures conducted below 3,000 feet AGL that do not cause traffic to be routinely routed over noise sensitive areas; modifications to currently approved procedures conducted below 3,000 feet AGL that do not significantly increase noise over noise sensitive areas; and increases in minimum altitudes and landing minima. As such, this action is not expected to result in any potentially significant environmental impacts. In accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, paragraph 5–2 regarding Extraordinary Circumstances, the FAA has reviewed this action for factors and circumstances in which a normally categorically excluded action may have a significant environmental impact requiring further analysis. Accordingly, the FAA has determined that no extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental assessment or environmental impact study. 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: * * * * * ■ Paragraph 2006 United States Area Navigation Routes. E:\FR\FM\03NOR1.SGM 03NOR1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 212 / Friday, November 3, 2023 / Rules and Regulations 75483 Q–46 VANTY, AK to Barrow, AK (BRW) [Amended] VANTY, AK WP (lat. 68°20′40.64″ N, long. 166°48′09.96″ W) Barrow, AK (BRW) VOR/DME (lat. 71°16′24.34″ N, long. 156°47′17.22″ W) * * * * * Issued in Washington, DC, on October 24, 2023. Karen Chiodini, Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group. [FR Doc. 2023–23812 Filed 11–2–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2023–1119; Airspace Docket No. 22–AAL–76] RIN 2120–AA66 Establishment of Class E Airspace; Tununak Airport, Tununak, AK Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: This action establishes Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Tununak Airport, Tununak, AK, in support of the airport’s transition from visual flight rules (VFR) to instrument flight rules (IFR) operations. DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, July 11, 2024. 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, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, 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, 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: Jeffrey Drasin, Federal Aviation Administration, Western Service Center, Operations Support Group, 2200 S lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:19 Nov 02, 2023 Jkt 262001 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone (206) 231–2248. 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 (U.S.C.). 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 establishes Class E airspace to support IFR operations at Tununak Airport, Tununak, AK. History The FAA published an NPRM for Docket No. FAA–2023–1119 in the Federal Register (88 FR 37484; June 8, 2023), proposing to establish Class E airspace at Tununak Airport, AK. Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received. Incorporation by Reference The Class E5 airspace designation is published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Order JO 7400.11, 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. and extends 7.4 miles from the airport reference point to both the north and south with a 3.4-mile western extension. This configuration is designed to fully contain arriving IFR operations below 1,500 feet above the surface on the Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) RWY 34 approach, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 16 approach, and the RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 16 approach, as well as departing IFR operations until they reach 1,200 feet above the surface on the EZEPU ONE (OBSTACLE) (RNAV) departure. 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 (E.O.) 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 qualifies for a categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures, paragraph 5–6.5.a. This airspace action is not expected to cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental assessment. The Rule Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 This action amends 14 CFR part 71 to establish Class E airspace at Tununak Airport, Tununak, AK, in support of the airport’s transition from VFR to IFR operations. The Class E airspace will extend upward from 700 feet above the surface Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 The Amendment In consideration of the foregoing, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: E:\FR\FM\03NOR1.SGM 03NOR1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 212 (Friday, November 3, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 75481-75483]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-23812]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2023-0866; Airspace Docket No. 22-AAL-51]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment to United States Area Navigation Route Q-46; Point 
Hope, AK

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route 
Q-46 in the vicinity of Point Hope, AK. The FAA is taking this action 
due to the pending decommissioning of the Point Hope, AK (PHO), Non-
Directional Beacon (NDB) navigational aid (NAVAID).

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, January 25, 2024. 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

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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 route structure as necessary to 
preserve the safe and efficient flow of air traffic within the National 
Airspace System (NAS).

History

    The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking for Docket No. 
FAA 2023-0866 in the Federal Register (88 FR 21139; April 10, 2023), 
proposing to amend RNAV route Q-46. 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

    The NPRM published in the Federal Register (88 FR 21139, April 10, 
2023) contained a typographical error in the proposed legal 
description. In the proposed legal description, the longitudinal 
geographical coordinate listed for Barrow, AK, Very High Frequency 
Omnidirectional Range/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) was 
incorrect. The NPRM listed the longitudinal coordinate for Barrow, AK, 
VOR/DME as 156[deg]47'18.90'' W. The final rule corrects this error by 
listing the longitudinal coordinate for Barrow, AK, VOR/DME as 
156[deg]47'17.22'' W.

Incorporation by Reference

    United States Area Navigation Routes are published in paragraph 
2006 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 amending RNAV route Q-46 in 
the vicinity of Point Hope, AK due to the pending decommissioning of 
the Point Hope NDB. The RNAV route amendment action is described below.
    Q-46: As amended, Q-46 extends between the VANTY, AK, waypoint (WP) 
and the Barrow, AK, VOR/DME.

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

    This action of amending RNAV Route Q-46 in the vicinity of Point 
Hope, AK due to the pending decommissioning of the Point Hope NDB 
qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental 
Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and its implementing regulations at 
40 CFR part 1500, and in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, 
Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures, paragraph 5-6.5a, which 
categorically excludes from further environmental impact review 
rulemaking actions that designate or modify classes of airspace areas, 
airways, routes, and reporting points (see 14 CFR part 71, Designation 
of Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace Areas; Air Traffic Service Routes; 
and Reporting Points); and paragraph 5-6.5.i., which categorically 
excludes from further environmental impact review the establishment of 
new or revised air traffic control procedures conducted at 3,000 feet 
or more above ground level (AGL); procedures conducted below 3,000 feet 
AGL that do not cause traffic to be routinely routed over noise 
sensitive areas; modifications to currently approved procedures 
conducted below 3,000 feet AGL that do not significantly increase noise 
over noise sensitive areas; and increases in minimum altitudes and 
landing minima. As such, this action is not expected to result in any 
potentially significant environmental impacts. In accordance with FAA 
Order 1050.1F, paragraph 5-2 regarding Extraordinary Circumstances, the 
FAA has reviewed this action for factors and circumstances in which a 
normally categorically excluded action may have a significant 
environmental impact requiring further analysis. Accordingly, the FAA 
has determined that no extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant 
preparation of an environmental assessment or environmental impact 
study.

Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

The Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation 
Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR 
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

0
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]

0
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.

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Q-46 VANTY, AK to Barrow, AK (BRW) [Amended]
 
VANTY, AK                     WP                  (lat. 68[deg]20'40.64'' N, long. 166[deg]48'09.96'' W)
Barrow, AK (BRW)              VOR/DME             (lat. 71[deg]16'24.34'' N, long. 156[deg]47'17.22'' W)
 

* * * * *

    Issued in Washington, DC, on October 24, 2023.
Karen Chiodini,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2023-23812 Filed 11-2-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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