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Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (air).
Federal Aviation Administration
Adoption of the Amendment
14 CFR Part 71
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
TRAFFICSERVICE ROUTES; AND
REPORTING POINTS
1. The authority citation for 14 CFR
part 71 continues to read as follows:
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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:
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Domestic VOR Federal
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V–16 [Amended]
From Los Angeles, CA; Paradise, CA; Palm
Springs, CA; Blythe, CA; Buckeye, AZ;
Phoenix, AZ; INT Phoenix 155° and
Stanfield, AZ, 105° radials; Tucson, AZ; San
Simon, AZ; INT San Simon 119° and
Columbus, NM, 277° radials; Columbus; El
Paso, TX; Salt Flat, TX; Wink, TX; INT Wink
066° and Big Spring, TX, 260° radials; Big
Spring; Abilene, TX; Bowie, TX; Bonham,
TX; Paris, TX; Texarkana, AR; Pine Bluff, AR;
Marvell, AR; to Holly Springs, MS. From
Shelbyville, TN; Hinch Mountain, TN;
Volunteer, TN; Holston Mountain, TN;
Pulaski, VA; Roanoke, VA; Lynchburg, VA;
Flat Rock, VA; to Richmond, VA. From
Smyrna, DE; Cedar Lake, NJ; Coyle, NJ; INT
Coyle 036° and Kennedy, NY, 209° radials;
Kennedy; INT Kennedy 040° and Calverton,
NY 261° radials; Calverton; to INT Calverton,
NY, 044° and Madison, CT, 142° radials. The
airspace within Mexico and the airspace
below 2,000 feet MSL outside the United
States is excluded. The airspace within
Restricted Areas R–5002A, R–5002C, and R–
5002D is excluded during their times of use.
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Issued in Washington, DC, on November
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Karen L. Chiodini,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations
Group.
[FR Doc. 2023–25851 Filed 11–22–23; 8:45 am]
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Establishment of United States Area
Navigation (RNAV) Routes T–440, T–
455, T–457, T–459, and T–476, and
Amendment of RNAV Routes T–358, T–
416, and T–445; Eastern United States
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
This action establishes United
States Area Navigation (RNAV) routes
T–440, T–455, T–457, T–459, and T–
476, and amends RNAV routes T–358,
T–416, and T–445 in support of the
FAA’s Very High Frequency
Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Minimum
Operational Network (MON) Program.
The purpose is to enhance the efficiency
of the National Airspace System (NAS)
by transitioning from ground-based
navigation aids to a satellite-based
navigation system.
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
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:
SUMMARY:
[Amended]
Paragraph 6010(a)
Airways.
RIN 2120–AA66
AGENCY:
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
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Authority for This Rulemaking
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
regarding aviation safety is found in
Title 49 of the United States Code.
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator.
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the
agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
promulgated under the authority
described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
section, the FAA is charged with
prescribing regulations to assign the use
of the airspace necessary to ensure the
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
airspace. This regulation is within the
scope of that authority as it will expand
the availability of RNAV routing in the
eastern United States and improve the
efficient flow of air traffic within the
NAS by lessening the dependency on
ground-based navigation.
History
The FAA published a NPRM for
Docket No. FAA–2023–1329 in the
Federal Register (88 FR 37177; June 7,
2023), proposing to establish 5 lowaltitude RNAV routes and amend 3 lowaltitude RNAV routes in support of
transitioning the NAS from a groundbased to a satellite-based navigation.
Interested parties were invited to
participate in this rulemaking effort by
submitting written comments on the
proposal to the FAA. No comments
were received.
Differences From the NPRM
Subsequent to the NPRM, a minor
amendment was made to the geographic
coordinates for the GABRS, NJ,
Waypoint (WP). The GABRS, NJ, WP
was moved 1.25 nautical miles (NM)
south from its proposed location due to
required route geometry and does not
substantively alter the proposed route of
T–457. The GABRS, NJ, WP is updated
from ‘‘lat. 39°38′15.91″ N, long.
075°04′15.96″ W’’ to ‘‘lat. 39°37′14.11″
N, long. 075°03′20.87″ W.’’
Incorporation by Reference
United States Area Navigation Routes
are published in paragraph 6011 of FAA
Order JO 7400.11, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points,
which is incorporated by reference in 14
CFR 71.1 on an annual basis. This
document amends the current version of
that order, FAA Order JO 7400.11H,
dated August 11, 2023, and effective
September 15, 2023. FAA Order JO
7400.11H is publicly available as listed
in the ADDRESSES section of this
document. These amendments will be
published in the next update to FAA
Order JO 7400.11.
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FAA Order JO 7400.11H lists Class A,
B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic
service routes, and reporting points.
The Rule
This action amends 14 CFR part 71 by
establishing RNAV routes T–440, T–
455, T–457, T–459, and T–476, and
amend RNAV routes T–358, T–416, and
T–445 in the eastern United States to
support the VOR MON Program and the
transition of the NAS from groundbased navigation to satellite-based
navigation. The routes are described
below.
T–358: T–358 is an amended route
that extends to the northeast between
the AVALO, NJ, WP and the Augusta,
ME (AUG), VOR/Distance Measuring
Equipment (VOR/DME). T–358 overlays
VOR Federal airway V–268 between the
AVALO WP and the BURDY, MA, WP;
and between the LBSTA, MA, WP and
the Augusta VOR/DME. The MOYRR,
MD, WP name is replaced by the
HAMRR, MD, WP at the same location
due to similar sounding WP names.
T–416: T–416 is an amended route
that moves the RIDNG, NJ, WP 1.83 NM
southwest of its current location to align
with a standard instrument departure
procedure.
T–440: T–440 is a new route that
extends from the Elmira, NY (ULW),
VOR/DME to the TALLI, PA, WP. T–440
overlays VOR Federal airway V–147
from the Elmira VOR/DME to the
Wilkes-Barre, PA (LVZ), VOR/Tactical
Air Navigation (VORTAC); and VOR
Federal airway V–116 from the WilkesBarre VORTAC to the TALLI WP.
T–445: T–445 is an amended route
that removes the segment from the
Westminster, ME (EMI), VORTAC to the
Harrisburg, PA (HAR), VORTAC.
Further, the Elmira, NY (ULW), VOR/
DME replaces the STUBN, NY, WP.
T–455: T–455 is a new route that
extends from the Allentown, PA (FJC),
VORTAC to the WIGGZ, PA, WP. T–455
overlays VOR Federal airway V–613
from the Allentown VORTAC to the
Wilkes-Barre, PA (LVZ), VORTAC, and
overlays VOR Federal airway V–188
from the Wilkes-Barre VORTAC to the
Slate Run, PA (SLT), VORTAC.
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T–358
T–457: T–457 is a new route that
extends from the JIIMS, NJ, WP to the
BOOCH, PA, WP.
T–459: T–459 is a new route that
extends from the JIIMS, NJ, WP to the
DOGGR, PA, WP.
T–476: T–476 is a new route that
extends from the TUNDR, MD, WP to
the WIMKA, NJ, WP.
Regulatory Notices and Analyses
The FAA has determined that this
regulation only involves an established
body of technical regulations for which
frequent and routine amendments are
necessary to keep them operationally
current. It, therefore: (1) is not a
‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a
‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3)
does not warrant preparation of a
regulatory evaluation as the anticipated
impact is so minimal. Since this is a
routine matter that only affects air traffic
procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this rule, when
promulgated, does not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this
action of establishing RNAV routes T–
440, T–455, T–457, T–459, and T–476,
and amend RNAV routes T–358, T–416,
and T–445 in the eastern United States,
to provide additional RNAV routing
within the NAS in support of
transitioning it from ground-based to
satellite-based navigation, qualifies for
categorical exclusion under the National
Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C.
4321 et seq.) and its implementing
regulations at 40 CFR part 1500, and in
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F,
‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures,’’ paragraph 5–6.5a, which
categorically excludes from further
environmental impact review
rulemaking actions that designate or
modify classes of airspace areas,
airways, routes, and reporting points
(see 14 CFR part 71, Designation of
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Air Traffic Service Routes; and
Reporting Points); and paragraph 5–
6.5b, which categorically excludes from
further environmental impact review
‘‘Actions regarding establishment of jet
routes and Federal airways (see 14 CFR
71.15, Designation of jet routes and VOR
Federal airways) . . .’’. As such, this
airspace action is not expected to cause
any potentially significant
environmental impacts. In accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1F, paragraph 5–
2 regarding Extraordinary
Circumstances, the FAA has reviewed
this action for factors and circumstances
in which a normally categorically
excluded action may have a significant
environmental impact requiring further
analysis. Accordingly, the FAA has
determined that no extraordinary
circumstances exist that warrant
preparation of an environmental
assessment or environmental impact
study.
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (air).
The Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
REPORTING POINTS
1. The authority citation for 14 CFR
part 71 continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40103,
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
1959–1963 Comp., p.389.
§ 71.1
[Amended]
2. The incorporation by reference in
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO 7400.11H,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 11, 2023, and
effective September 15, 2023, is
amended as follows:
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Paragraph 6011 United States Area
Navigation Routes.
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Karen L. Chiodini,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations
Group.
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[Docket No. FAA–2023–2041; Airspace
Docket No. 23–ASO–30]
RIN 2120–AA66
Renaming of Restricted Areas R–
3002A, R–3002B, R–3002C, R–3002D,
R–3002E, R–3002F, and R–3002G; Fort
Benning, GA
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action is an
administrative change to rename
restricted areas R–3002A, R–3002B, R–
3002C, R–3002D, R–3002E, R–3002F,
and R–3002G; Fort Benning, GA, and to
update the using agency description to
reflect the change. This action partially
implements recommendations of the
Commission on the Naming of Items
(Naming Commission) of the
Department of Defense (DoD) as
established by section 370 of the Fiscal
Year (FY) 2021 National Defense
Authorization Act (NDAA).
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, January
25, 2024.
ADDRESSES: A copy of this final rule,
and all background material may be
viewed online at www.regulations.gov
using the FAA Docket number.
Electronic retrieval help and guidelines
are available on the website. It is
available 24 hours each day, 365 days
each year.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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:
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SUMMARY:
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,
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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 updates the
information in the airspace descriptions
of restricted areas R–3002A, R–3002B,
R–3002C, R–3002D, R–3002E, R–3002F,
and R–3002G.
Transportation (DOT) Regulatory
Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034;
February 26, 1979); and (3) does not
warrant preparation of a regulatory
evaluation as the anticipated impact is
so minimal. Since this is a routine
matter that only affects air traffic
procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this rule, when
promulgated, does not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Background
The FY 2021 NDAA directed the DoD
to establish a commission relating to
assigning, modifying, or removing of
names, symbols, displays, monuments,
and paraphernalia to assets of the DoD
that commemorate the Confederate
States of America or any person who
served voluntarily with the Confederate
States of America.1 In January 2023, the
Secretary of Defense directed all DoD
organizations to begin full
implementation of the Naming
Commission’s recommendations. As
approved by the Secretary of Defense,
the name ‘‘Fort Benning, GA’’ is
changed to ‘‘Fort Moore, GA.’’
Consequently, this rulemaking action
implements the requisite changes to part
73 by updating the airspace descriptions
of restricted areas R–3002A, R–3002B,
R–3002C, R–3002D, R–3002E, R–3002F,
and R–3002G to reflect the new name.
The FAA has determined that this
action of making administrative name
changes to restricted areas R–3002A, R–
3002B, R–3002C, R–3002D, R–3002E, R–
3002F, and R–3002G, which do not alter
the boundaries, altitudes, or time of
designation, qualifies for categorical
exclusion under the National
Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C.
4321 et seq.) and its implementing
regulations at 40 CFR part 1500, and in
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F,
Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures, paragraph 5–6.5a, which
categorically excludes from further
environmental impact review
rulemaking actions that designate or
modify classes of airspace areas,
airways, routes, and reporting points
(see 14 CFR part 71, Designation of
Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace Areas;
Air Traffic Service Routes; and
Reporting Points); and paragraph 5–
6.5d—Modification of the technical
description of special use airspace
(SUA) that does not alter the
dimensions, altitudes, or times of
designation of the airspace (such as
changes in designation of the
controlling or using agency, or
correction of typographical errors). In
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F,
paragraph 5–2 regarding Extraordinary
Circumstances, the FAA has reviewed
this action for factors and circumstances
in which a normally categorically
excluded action may have a significant
environmental impact requiring further
analysis. The FAA has determined that
no extraordinary circumstances exist
that warrant preparation of an
environmental assessment or
environmental impact study.
The Rule
This action amends 14 CFR part 73 by
updating the airspace titles and using
agency descriptions for restricted areas
R–3002A, R–3002B, R–3002C, R–3002D,
R–3002E, R–3002F, and R–3002G by
removing the name ‘‘Fort Benning, GA’’
and replacing it with ‘‘Fort Moore, GA.’’
This action consists of administrative
name changes only and does not affect
the boundaries, altitudes, time of
designation, or activities conducted in
the airspace. Therefore, notice and
public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)
is unnecessary.
Regulatory Notices and Analyses
The FAA has determined that this
regulation only involves an established
body of technical regulations for which
frequent and routine amendments are
necessary to keep them operationally
current. It, therefore: (1) is not a
‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a
‘‘significant rule’’ under Department of
1 Public
Law 116–283, 134 Stat. 3388, Jan. 1,
2021.
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Environmental Review
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 73
Airspace, Prohibited areas, Restricted
areas.
The Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
amends 14 CFR part 73 as follows:
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 225 (Friday, November 24, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 82252-82255]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-25852]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2023-1329; Airspace Docket No. 23-AEA-2]
RIN 2120-AA66
Establishment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes T-
440, T-455, T-457, T-459, and T-476, and Amendment of RNAV Routes T-
358, T-416, and T-445; Eastern United States
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action establishes United States Area Navigation (RNAV)
routes T-440, T-455, T-457, T-459, and T-476, and amends RNAV routes T-
358, T-416, and T-445 in support of the FAA's Very High Frequency
Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program.
The purpose is to enhance the efficiency of the National Airspace
System (NAS) by transitioning from ground-based navigation aids to a
satellite-based navigation system.
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 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 will expand the availability of RNAV routing in the
eastern United States and improve the efficient flow of air traffic
within the NAS by lessening the dependency on ground-based navigation.
History
The FAA published a NPRM for Docket No. FAA-2023-1329 in the
Federal Register (88 FR 37177; June 7, 2023), proposing to establish 5
low-altitude RNAV routes and amend 3 low-altitude RNAV routes in
support of transitioning the NAS from a ground-based to a satellite-
based navigation. Interested parties were invited to participate in
this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal
to the FAA. No comments were received.
Differences From the NPRM
Subsequent to the NPRM, a minor amendment was made to the
geographic coordinates for the GABRS, NJ, Waypoint (WP). The GABRS, NJ,
WP was moved 1.25 nautical miles (NM) south from its proposed location
due to required route geometry and does not substantively alter the
proposed route of T-457. The GABRS, NJ, WP is updated from ``lat.
39[deg]38'15.91'' N, long. 075[deg]04'15.96'' W'' to ``lat.
39[deg]37'14.11'' N, long. 075[deg]03'20.87'' W.''
Incorporation by Reference
United States Area Navigation Routes are published in paragraph
6011 of FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 on an annual
basis. This document amends the current version of that order, FAA
Order JO 7400.11H, dated August 11, 2023, and effective September 15,
2023. FAA Order JO 7400.11H is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. These amendments will be published
in the next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11.
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FAA Order JO 7400.11H lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
air traffic service routes, and reporting points.
The Rule
This action amends 14 CFR part 71 by establishing RNAV routes T-
440, T-455, T-457, T-459, and T-476, and amend RNAV routes T-358, T-
416, and T-445 in the eastern United States to support the VOR MON
Program and the transition of the NAS from ground-based navigation to
satellite-based navigation. The routes are described below.
T-358: T-358 is an amended route that extends to the northeast
between the AVALO, NJ, WP and the Augusta, ME (AUG), VOR/Distance
Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME). T-358 overlays VOR Federal airway V-268
between the AVALO WP and the BURDY, MA, WP; and between the LBSTA, MA,
WP and the Augusta VOR/DME. The MOYRR, MD, WP name is replaced by the
HAMRR, MD, WP at the same location due to similar sounding WP names.
T-416: T-416 is an amended route that moves the RIDNG, NJ, WP 1.83
NM southwest of its current location to align with a standard
instrument departure procedure.
T-440: T-440 is a new route that extends from the Elmira, NY (ULW),
VOR/DME to the TALLI, PA, WP. T-440 overlays VOR Federal airway V-147
from the Elmira VOR/DME to the Wilkes-Barre, PA (LVZ), VOR/Tactical Air
Navigation (VORTAC); and VOR Federal airway V-116 from the Wilkes-Barre
VORTAC to the TALLI WP.
T-445: T-445 is an amended route that removes the segment from the
Westminster, ME (EMI), VORTAC to the Harrisburg, PA (HAR), VORTAC.
Further, the Elmira, NY (ULW), VOR/DME replaces the STUBN, NY, WP.
T-455: T-455 is a new route that extends from the Allentown, PA
(FJC), VORTAC to the WIGGZ, PA, WP. T-455 overlays VOR Federal airway
V-613 from the Allentown VORTAC to the Wilkes-Barre, PA (LVZ), VORTAC,
and overlays VOR Federal airway V-188 from the Wilkes-Barre VORTAC to
the Slate Run, PA (SLT), VORTAC.
T-457: T-457 is a new route that extends from the JIIMS, NJ, WP to
the BOOCH, PA, WP.
T-459: T-459 is a new route that extends from the JIIMS, NJ, WP to
the DOGGR, PA, WP.
T-476: T-476 is a new route that extends from the TUNDR, MD, WP to
the WIMKA, NJ, WP.
Regulatory Notices and Analyses
The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current.
It, therefore: (1) is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979);
and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the
anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that
only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified
that this rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of
the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this action of establishing RNAV routes
T-440, T-455, T-457, T-459, and T-476, and amend RNAV routes T-358, T-
416, and T-445 in the eastern United States, to provide additional RNAV
routing within the NAS in support of transitioning it from ground-based
to satellite-based navigation, qualifies for categorical exclusion
under the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.)
and its implementing regulations at 40 CFR part 1500, and in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures,'' paragraph 5-6.5a, which categorically excludes from
further environmental impact review rulemaking actions that designate
or modify classes of airspace areas, airways, routes, and reporting
points (see 14 CFR part 71, Designation of Class A, B, C, D, and E
Airspace Areas; Air Traffic Service Routes; and Reporting Points); and
paragraph 5-6.5b, which categorically excludes from further
environmental impact review ``Actions regarding establishment of jet
routes and Federal airways (see 14 CFR 71.15, Designation of jet routes
and VOR Federal airways) . . .''. As such, this airspace action is not
expected to cause any potentially significant environmental impacts. In
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, paragraph 5-2 regarding
Extraordinary Circumstances, the FAA has reviewed this action for
factors and circumstances in which a normally categorically excluded
action may have a significant environmental impact requiring further
analysis. Accordingly, the FAA has determined that no extraordinary
circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental
assessment or environmental impact study.
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).
The Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS
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1. The authority citation for 14 CFR part 71 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O.
10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p.389.
Sec. 71.1 [Amended]
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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO
7400.11H, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 11,
2023, and effective September 15, 2023, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes.
* * * * *
T-358 Martinsburg, WV (MRB) to Augusta, ME (AUG) [Amended]
Martinsburg, WV (MRB) VORTAC (Lat. 39[deg]23'08.06'' N, long. 077[deg]50'54.08'' W)
CPTAL, MD WP (Lat. 39[deg]32'16.02'' N, long. 077[deg]41'55.65'' W)
TWIRK, MD WP (Lat. 39[deg]34'36.70'' N, long. 077[deg]12'44.75'' W)
HAMRR, MD WP (Lat. 39[deg]30'03.42'' N, long. 076[deg]56'10.84'' W)
DANII, MD WP (Lat. 39[deg]17'46.42'' N, long. 076[deg]42'19.36'' W)
OBWON, MD WP (Lat. 39[deg]11'54.69'' N, long. 076[deg]32'04.84'' W)
SWANN, MD WP (Lat. 39[deg]09'05.28'' N, long. 076[deg]13'43.94'' W)
Smyrna, DE (ENO) VORTAC (Lat. 39[deg]13'53.93'' N, long. 075[deg]30'57.49'' W)
AVALO, NJ WP (Lat. 39[deg]16'54.52'' N, long. 074[deg]30'50.75'' W)
MANTA, NJ WP (Lat. 39[deg]54'07.01'' N, long. 073[deg]32'31.63'' W)
ORCHA, NY WP (Lat. 40[deg]54'55.46'' N, long. 072[deg]18'43.64'' W)
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Sandy Point, RI (SEY) VOR/DME (Lat. 41[deg]10'02.77'' N, long. 071[deg]34'33.91'' W)
BURDY, MA WP (Lat. 41[deg]57'19.14'' N, long. 070[deg]57'07.45'' W)
HAVNS, OA WP (Lat. 42[deg]17'55.00'' N, long. 070[deg]27'42.00'' W)
GRGIO, MA WP (Lat. 42[deg]35'09.36'' N, long. 070[deg]33'54.40'' W)
LBSTA, MA WP (Lat. 42[deg]48'00.00'' N, long. 070[deg]36'48.70'' W)
MESHL, ME WP (Lat. 43[deg]19'12.07'' N, long. 070[deg]09'48.03'' W)
Augusta, ME (AUG) VOR/DME (Lat. 44[deg]19'12.07'' N, long. 069[deg]47'47.63'' W)
* * * * * * *
T-416 Smyrna, NJ (ENO) to PREPI, OA [Amended]
Smyrna, NJ (ENO) VORTAC (Lat. 39[deg]13'53.93'' N, long. 075[deg]30'57.49'' W)
TEBEE, NJ WP (Lat. 39[deg]30'13.97'' N, long. 075[deg]19'37.19'' W)
LULOO, NJ WP (Lat. 39[deg]36'35.96'' N, long. 075[deg]12'57.43'' W)
RIDNG, NJ WP (Lat. 39[deg]43'56.08'' N, long. 075[deg]07'12.86'' W)
ALBEK, NJ WP (Lat. 39[deg]46'39.92'' N, long. 074[deg]54'25.99'' W)
Coyle, NJ (CYN) VORTAC (Lat. 39[deg]49'02.42'' N, long. 074[deg]25'53.85'' W)
PREPI, OA WP (Lat. 39[deg]48'41.06'' N, long. 073[deg]15'40.70'' W)
* * * * * * *
T-440 Elmira, NY (ULW) to TALLI, PA [New]
Elmira, NY (ULW) VOR/DME (Lat. 42[deg]05'38.96'' N, long. 077[deg]01'29.30'' W)
WLKES, PA WP (Lat. 41[deg]16'22.57'' N, long. 075[deg]41'21.60'' W)
TALLI, PA WP (Lat. 41[deg]19'01.60'' N, long. 075[deg]06'43.17'' W)
* * * * * * *
T-445 Harrisburg, PA (HAR) to AIRCO, NY [Amended]
Harrisburg, PA (HAR) VORTAC (Lat. 40[deg]18'08.06'' N, long. 077[deg]04'10.41'' W)
Selinsgrove, PA (SEG) VOR/DME (Lat. 40[deg]47'27.09'' N, long. 076[deg]53'02.55'' W)
LYKOM, PA WP (Lat. 41[deg]20'18.75'' N, long. 076[deg]46'30.30'' W)
Elmira, NY (ULW) VOR/DME (Lat. 42[deg]05'38.96'' N, long. 077[deg]01'29.32'' W)
BEEPS, NY WP (Lat. 42[deg]49'13.26'' N, long. 076[deg]59'04.84'' W)
Rochester, NY (ROC) VOR/DME (Lat. 43[deg]07'04.65'' N, long. 077[deg]40'22.06'' W)
AIRCO, NY WP (Lat. 43[deg]12'36.66'' N, long. 078[deg]28'57.00'' W)
* * * * * * *
T-455 Allentown, PA (FJC) to WIGGZ, PA [New]
Allentown, PA (FJC) VORTAC (Lat. 40[deg]43'36.07'' N, long. 075[deg]27'17.08'' W)
WLKES, PA WP (Lat. 41[deg]16'22.57'' N, long. 075[deg]41'21.60'' W)
LYKOM, PA WP (Lat. 41[deg]20'18.75'' N, long. 076[deg]46'30.30'' W)
WIGGZ, PA WP (Lat. 41[deg]30'51.00'' N, long. 077[deg]58'52.00'' W)
* * * * * * *
T-457 JIMMS, NJ to BOOCH, PA [New]
JIIMS, NJ WP (Lat. 39[deg]32'15.62'' N, long. 074[deg]58'01.72'' W)
GABRS, NJ WP (Lat. 39[deg]37'14.11'' N, long. 075[deg]03'20.87'' W)
RIDNG, NJ WP (Lat. 39[deg]43'56.08'' N, long. 075[deg]07'12.86'' W)
BOJID, PA WP (Lat. 40[deg]03'20.87'' N, long. 075[deg]12'16.25'' W)
BOOCH, PA WP (Lat. 40[deg]14'09.24'' N, long. 075[deg]16'08.52'' W)
* * * * * * *
T-459 JIIMS, NJ to DOGGR, PA [New]
JIIMS, NJ WP (Lat. 39[deg]32'15.62'' N, long. 074[deg]58'01.72'' W)
LULOO, NJ WP (Lat. 39[deg]36'35.96'' N, long. 075[deg]12'57.43'' W)
DOGGR, PA WP (Lat. 40[deg]08'12.25'' N, long. 075[deg]27'07.50'' W)
* * * * * * *
T-476 TUNDR, MD to WIMKA, NJ [New]
TUNDR, MD WP (Lat. 38[deg]44'37.73'' N, long. 076[deg]15'38.97'' W)
FILRO, MD WP (Lat. 38[deg]57'51.42'' N, long. 075[deg]56'45.51'' W)
TWANE, MD WP (Lat. 39[deg]10'57.10'' N, long. 075[deg]57'34.19'' W)
EYEUP, MD WP (Lat. 39[deg]18'30.83'' N, long. 075[deg]51'56.10'' W)
COHLE, DE WP (Lat. 39[deg]20'26.55'' N, long. 075[deg]34'36.79'' W)
WIMKA, NJ WP (Lat. 39[deg]25'22.02'' N, long. 075[deg]08'32.67'' W)
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Issued in Washington, DC, on November 16, 2023.
Karen L. Chiodini,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2023-25852 Filed 11-22-23; 8:45 am]
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