Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V-13, V-133, and V-300, and United States RNAV Route T-331; Establishment of Canadian RNAV Routes Q-924, T-765, T-776, and T-810; and Revocation of Jet Route J-533 and VOR Federal Airway V-348; Northcentral United States, 85519-85523 [2023-26801]

Download as PDF 85519 Proposed Rules Federal Register Vol. 88, No. 235 Friday, December 8, 2023 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Marketing Service 7 CFR Part 923 [Doc. No. AMS–SC–23–0055] Sweet Cherries Grown in Designated Counties in Washington; Continuance Referendum Agricultural Marketing Service. United States Department of Agriculture. ACTION: Referendum order. AGENCY: This document directs that a referendum be conducted among eligible Washington sweet cherry growers to determine whether they favor continuance of the marketing order regulating the handling of sweet cherries grown in designated counties in Washington. DATES: The referendum will be conducted from February 5 through February 26, 2024. Only current sweet cherry growers that also grew sweet cherries within the designated production area during the period April 1, 2022, through March 31, 2023, are eligible to vote in this referendum. Ballots returned via express mail must show proof of delivery by no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on February 26, 2024, to be counted. ADDRESSES: Copies of the marketing order may be obtained from the office of the referendum agents at 1220 SW 3rd Avenue, Suite 305, Portland, Oregon 97212; Telephone: (503) 326–2724; or the Office of the Docket Clerk, Market Development Division, Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, STOP 0237, Washington, DC 20250–0237; Telephone: (202) 720–8085; or on the internet https://www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Virginia Tjemsland, Marketing Specialist, or Barry Broadbent, Senior Marketing Specialist, West Region Branch, Market Development Division, Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA, khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with PROPOSALS SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:24 Dec 07, 2023 Jkt 262001 1220 SW 3rd Avenue, Suite 305, Portland, Oregon 97212; Telephone: (503) 326–2724, or email: virginia.l.tjemsland@usda.gov or barry.broadbent@usda.gov. Pursuant to Marketing Order No. 923, as amended (7 CFR part 923), hereinafter referred to as the ‘‘Order,’’ and the applicable provisions of the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, as amended (7 U.S.C. 601–674), hereinafter referred to as the ‘‘Act,’’ it is hereby directed that a referendum be conducted to determine whether continuance of the Order is favored by Washington sweet cherry growers. The referendum shall be conducted from February 5 to February 26, 2024, among eligible sweet cherry growers in the production area. Only current sweet cherry growers that were also engaged in the production of sweet cherries during the period of April 1, 2022, through March 31, 2023, may participate in the continuance referendum. USDA has determined that continuance referenda are an effective means for determining whether growers favor continuation of marketing order programs. USDA would consider termination of the Order if less than two-thirds of growers voting in the referendum, or growers of less than twothirds of the volume of Washington sweet cherries represented in the referendum, favor continuance. In evaluating the merits of continuation versus termination, USDA will not exclusively consider the results of the continuance referendum. USDA will also consider all other relevant information concerning the operation of the Order and the relative benefits and costs to growers, handlers, and consumers to determine whether continued operation of the Order would tend to effectuate the declared policy of the Act. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35), the ballot materials used in the referendum have been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and have been assigned OMB No. 0581–0189, Fruit Crops. It has been estimated that it will take an average of 20 minutes for each of the approximately 1,350 Washington sweet cherry growers to cast a ballot. Participation is voluntary. Ballots SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 postmarked after February 26, 2024, will not be included in the vote tabulation. Virginia Tjemsland and Barry Broadbent of the West Region Branch, Market Development Division, Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA, are hereby designated as the referendum agents of the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct this referendum. The procedure applicable to the referendum shall be the ‘‘Procedure for the Conduct of Referenda in Connection with Marketing Orders for Fruits, Vegetables, and Nuts Pursuant to the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, as Amended’’ (7 CFR 900.400 et seq.). Ballots will be mailed to all Washington sweet cherry growers of record and may also be obtained from the referendum agents or their appointees. List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 923 Cherries, Fruits, Marketing agreements, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. (Authority: 7 U.S.C. 601–674.) Erin Morris, Associate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. [FR Doc. 2023–26964 Filed 12–7–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2023–2326; Airspace Docket No. 23–AGL–21] RIN 2120–AA66 Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V–13, V–133, and V–300, and United States RNAV Route T–331; Establishment of Canadian RNAV Routes Q–924, T–765, T–776, and T– 810; and Revocation of Jet Route J– 533 and VOR Federal Airway V–348; Northcentral United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: This action proposes to amend Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airways V–13, V–133, and V–300, and SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\08DEP1.SGM 08DEP1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with PROPOSALS 85520 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 235 / Friday, December 8, 2023 / Proposed Rules United States (U.S.) Area Navigation (RNAV) route T–331; establish Canadian RNAV routes Q–924, T–765, T–776, and T–810 in U.S. airspace; and revoke Jet Route J–533 and VOR Federal airway V– 348. The FAA is proposing this action due to the planned decommissioning of the Thunder Bay, Ontario (ON), Canada, VOR navigational aid (NAVAID). This action is in support of NAV CANADA’s NAVAID Modernization Program within Canada. DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 22, 2024. ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA–2023–2326 and Airspace Docket No. 23–AGL–21 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: Colby Abbott, 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:24 Dec 07, 2023 Jkt 262001 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 National Airspace System (NAS) as necessary to preserve the safe and efficient flow of air traffic. Comments Invited The FAA invites interested persons to participate in this rulemaking by submitting written comments, data, or views. Comments are specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. The most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. To ensure the docket does not contain duplicate comments, commenters should submit only one time if comments are filed electronically, or commenters should send only one copy of written comments if comments are filed in writing. The FAA will file in the docket all comments it receives, as well as a report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel concerning this proposed rulemaking. Before acting on this proposal, the FAA will consider all comments it receives on or before the closing date for comments. The FAA will consider comments filed after the comment period has closed if it is possible to do so without incurring expense or delay. The FAA may change this proposal in light of the comments it receives. Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information the commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of records notice (DOT/ALL– 14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy. Availability of Rulemaking Documents An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the internet at www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 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 Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177. Incorporation by Reference Jet Routes are published in paragraph 2004, Canadian Area Navigation Routes (Q-routes) are published in paragraph 2007, VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010(a), United States Area Navigation Routes (T-routes) are published in paragraph 6011, and Canadian Area Navigation Routes (Troutes) are published in paragraph 6013 of FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 on an annual basis. This document proposes to amend the current version of that order, FAA Order JO 7400.11H, dated August 11, 2023, and effective September 15, 2023. These updates would be published in the next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11. That order is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order JO 7400.11H lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and reporting points. Background NAV CANADA, which operates Canada’s civil air navigation service, is implementing changes to Canada’s instrument flight rules (IFR) navigation infrastructure as part of their NAVAID Modernization Program. This modernization program is designed to enhance the efficiency of Canada’s flying operations by taking advantage of performance-based navigation and RNAV avionics capabilities. The changes being implemented by NAV CANADA affect Jet Route J–533 and portions of VOR Federal airways V–13, V–133, V–300, and V–348 that extend across the U.S./Canada border through U.S. airspace over Lake Superior, MI. NAV CANADA is planning to decommission the Thunder Bay, ON, Canada, VOR in July 2024 as part of their NAVAID Modernization Program. As a result, amendments to V–13, V– 133, and V–300, and revocation of J–533 and V–348 in U.S. airspace are required E:\FR\FM\08DEP1.SGM 08DEP1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with PROPOSALS Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 235 / Friday, December 8, 2023 / Proposed Rules due to the loss of navigational guidance provided by the Thunder Bay VOR and to match airway changes planned by NAV CANADA within Canadian airspace. Additionally, NAV CANADA plans to establish new Canadian RNAV routes, Q–924 in the high altitude enroute structure and T–765, T–776, and T–810 in the low altitude enroute structure, as route segment replacements for the affected Air Traffic Service (ATS) routes within Canadian and U.S. airspace. To mitigate the loss of the J–533, V– 13, V–133, V–300, and V–348 route segments over Lake Superior and support NAV CANADA’s planned RNAV route replacements for these affected routes, the FAA must establish portions of Canadian RNAV routes Q– 924, T–765, T–776, and T–810 within U.S. airspace. The new Canadian RNAV route segments in U.S. airspace would provide airway continuity with NAV CANADA’s RNAV routes being established within Canadian airspace and provide cross-border airway connectivity between the U.S. and Canada. Existing NAVAIDs that provide conventional enroute structure in the affected area are limited and alternate, parallel, or adjacent Jet Routes or VOR Federal airways to use as mitigations are not available. To compensate for the loss of the conventional enroute structure, IFR pilots with RNAVequipped aircraft could navigate using the Canadian RNAV routes proposed in this action or fly point-to-point using the Fixes and waypoints (WP) that would remain in place. Additionally, IFR pilots could request air traffic control (ATC) radar vectors to fly through or around the affected area. Visual flight rules pilots who elect to navigate airways could also take advantage of the ATC services listed previously. Finally, proposed modifications to U.S. RNAV route T–331 would mitigate proposed modifications to V–13 due to the planned Thunder Bay VOR decommissioning. The route would be extended northward within U.S. airspace to the U.S./Canada border to address the proposed removal of the affected V–13 airway segment. The extended T–331 would provide pilots with RNAV-equipped aircraft a route alternative through the affected area to the U.S./Canada border and then crossborder connectivity with NAV CANADA’s further extension of T–331 within Canadian airspace to the Thunder Bay, ON, area. The Proposal The FAA is proposing to amend 14 CFR part 71 to amend VOR Federal VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:24 Dec 07, 2023 Jkt 262001 airways V–13, V–133, and V–300, and U.S. RNAV route T–331; establish Canadian RNAV routes Q–924, T–765, T–776, and T–810 in U.S. airspace; and revoke Jet Route J–533 and VOR Federal airway V–348. This action is required due to the planned decommissioning of the Thunder Bay, ON, Canada, VOR by NAV CANADA in support of their NAVAID Modernization Program. The proposed ATS route actions are described below. J–533: J–533 currently extends between the Duluth, MN, VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) and the U.S./ Canadian border via the Duluth to Thunder Bay, ON, direct radial. The FAA proposes to remove the route in its entirety. Q–924: Q–924 is a new Canadian RNAV route proposed to be established within U.S. airspace extending between the Duluth, MN, VORTAC and the BEKRR, MI, WP that would replace the ‘‘MPCEG’’ Computer Navigation Fix (CNF) on the U.S./Canada border. The new RNAV route would mitigate the proposed J–533 revocation and provide route continuity and cross-border connectivity with the Q–924 route segment being established by NAV CANADA within Canadian airspace between the BEKRR WP and the Thunder Bay, ON, area. V–13: V–13 currently extends between the Mc Allen, TX, VOR/DME and the Razorback, AR, VORTAC; between the Butler, MO, VORTAC and the Farmington, MN, VORTAC; and between the Duluth, MN, VORTAC and the Thunder Bay, ON, Canada, VOR/ DME. The airspace outside the United States is excluded. The FAA proposes to remove the airway segment between the Duluth VORTAC and the Thunder Bay VOR/DME. As amended, the airway would be changed to extend between the Mc Allen VOR/DME and the Razorback VORTAC, and between the Butler VORTAC and the Farmington VORTAC. V–133: V–133 currently extends between the intersection of the Charlotte, NC, VOR/DME 305° and Barretts Mountain, NC, VOR/DME 197° radials (LINCO Fix) and the Zanesville, OH, VOR/DME; and between the Saginaw, MI, VOR/DME and the Red Lake, ON, Canada VOR. The airspace within Canada is excluded. The FAA proposes to remove the airway segment between the Houghton, MI, VOR/DME and the International Falls, MN, VOR/ DME. As amended, the airway would be changed to extend between the Charlotte VOR/DME 305° and Barretts Mountain VOR/DME 197° radials (LINCO Fix) and the Zanesville VOR/ DME, between the Saginaw VOR/DME PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 85521 and the Houghton VOR/DME, and between the International Falls VOR/ DME and the Red Lake, ON, VOR. The airspace within Canada would continue to be excluded. V–300: V–300 currently extends between the Victoria, British Columbia (BC), Canada, VOR/DME and the Vancouver, BC, Canada, VOR/DME; between the Thunder Bay, ON, Canada, VOR/DME and the Wiarton, ON, Canada, VOR/DME; and between the Sherbrooke, Quebec (PQ), Canada, VOR and the Fredericton, New Brunswick (NB), Canada, VORTAC. The airspace within Canada is excluded. The FAA proposes to remove the airway segment between the Thunder Bay VOR/DME and the Sault Ste Marie, MI, VOR/DME. Additionally, the FAA proposes to remove the airway segment between the Victoria VOR/DME and the Vancouver VOR/DME to match the airway segment removal action NAV CANADA is taking to be effective November 30, 2023. Finally, the FAA proposes to remove the airway segment between the Sherbrooke VOR and the Fredericton VORTAC due to NAV CANADA’s actions removing the segments west and east of the portion of the airway segment within U.S. airspace and the previously existing cross-border connectivity no longer being provided. As amended, the airway would be changed to extend between the Victoria VOR/DME and the Vancouver VOR/DME, and between the Sault Ste Marie VOR/DME and the Wiarton, ON, VOR/DME. The airspace within Canada would continue to be excluded. V–348: V–348 currently extends between the Thunder Bay, ON, Canada VOR/DME and the Sudbury, ON, Canada VOR. The airspace within Canada is excluded. The FAA proposes to remove the airway segment between the Thunder Bay VOR/DME and the Sault Ste Marie, MI, VOR/DME due to the planned decommissioning of the Thunder Bay VOR/DME. Additionally, the FAA proposes to remove the airway segment between the Sault Ste Marie VOR/DME and the Sudbury VOR due to the Sudbury VOR having been decommissioned by NAV CANADA in 2021. As amended, the airway would be removed in its entirety. T–331: T–331 currently extends between the FRAME, CA, Fix and the MECNU, MN, Fix. The FAA proposes to extend the route to the BEKRR, MN, WP replacing the ‘‘CFGDB’’ CNF on the U.S./Canada border and remove the MECNU Fix route point from the Part 71 route description. The MECNU Fix will remain charted and appear to be on the route, but it will not be listed as a route point in the Part 71 description. As E:\FR\FM\08DEP1.SGM 08DEP1 85522 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 235 / Friday, December 8, 2023 / Proposed Rules amended, the route would be changed to extend between the FRAME Fix and the BEKRR WP and provide mitigation for the proposed V–13 airway segment removal. T–765: T–765 is a new Canadian RNAV route proposed to be established within U.S. airspace extending between the Houghton, MI, VOR/DME and the BBLUE, MI, WP replacing the ‘‘KJDRS’’ CNF on the U.S./Canada border; and between the ASIXX, MN, WP replacing the ‘‘KJDPL’’ CNF on the U.S./Canada border and the International Falls, MN, VOR/DME. The new RNAV route would mitigate the proposed V–133 airway segment removal and provide route continuity and cross-border connectivity with the T–765 route segment being established by NAV CANADA within Canadian airspace between the BBLUE WP and the ASIXX WP. T–776: T–776 is a new Canadian RNAV route proposed to be established within U.S. airspace between the KAYCY, MI, WP replacing the ‘‘CFZSV’’ CNF on the U.S./Canada border and the KMNGO, MI, WP replacing the ‘‘CFXKN’’ CNF on the U.S./Canada border; between the NCOLY, MI, WP replacing the ‘‘CWSKQ’’ CNF on the U.S./Canada border and the RRBEE, MI, WP replacing the ‘‘KJSCR’’ CNF on the U.S./Canada border; and between the SKOWT, MI, WP replacing the ‘‘KJSTL’’ CNF on the U.S./Canada border and the Sault Ste Marie, MI, VOR/DME. The new RNAV route would mitigate the proposed V–348 revocation and provide route continuity and cross-border connectivity with the T–776 route segments being established by NAV CANADA within Canadian airspace between the Thunder Bay, ON, area and the SKOWT WP. T–810: T–810 is a new Canadian RNAV route proposed to be established within U.S. airspace extending between the BERDD, MI, WP replacing the ‘‘KJNGG’’ CNF on the U.S./Canada border and the JEORG, MI, WP replacing the ‘‘CFKJR’’ CNF on the U.S./Canada border; and between the CATGA, MI, WP replacing the CATGA, MI, Fix on the U.S./Canada border and the Sault Ste Marie, MI, VOR/DME. The new RNAV route would mitigate the proposed V–300 airway segment removal and provide route continuity and cross-border connectivity with the T–810 route segments being established by NAV CANADA within Canadian airspace between the Thunder Bay, ON, area and the CATGA WP. The NAVAID radials listed in the VOR Federal airway descriptions in the proposed regulatory text of this NPRM are unchanged and stated in degrees True north. under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. 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 DULUTH, MN (DLH) TO BEKRR, MN [NEW] Duluth, MN (DLH) VORTAC BEKRR, MN WP 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: 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 2004 Jet Routes. * * * * * * * J–533 [Removed] * * * Paragraph 2007 Routes. Canadian Area Navigation * * * * * Q–924 * * * * Paragraph 6010(a) * * * MO; Lamoni, IA; Des Moines, IA; Mason City, IA; to Farmington, MN. * VOR Federal Airways. * * * khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with PROPOSALS V–13 [Amended] From Mc Allen, TX; INT Mc Allen 060° radial and Corpus Christi, TX, 178° radials; Corpus Christi; INT Corpus Christi 039° and Palacios, TX, 241° radials; Palacios; Humble, TX; Lufkin, TX; Belcher, LA; Texarkana, AR; Rich Mountain, OK; Fort Smith, AR; INT Fort Smith 006° and Razorback, AR, 190° radials; to Razorback. From Butler, MO; Napoleon, T–331 17:24 Dec 07, 2023 * * * * V–133 [Amended] From INT Charlotte, NC, 305° and Barretts Mountain, NC, 197° radials; Barretts Mountain; Charleston, WV; to Zanesville, OH. From Saginaw, MI; Traverse City, MI; Escanaba, MI; Sawyer, MI; to Houghton, MI. From International Falls, MN; to Red Lake, ON, Canada. The airspace within Canada is excluded. * * * * V–300 [Amended] From Sault Ste Marie, MI; to Wiarton, ON, Canada. The airspace within Canada is excluded. * * * Jkt 262001 FIX PO 00000 Frm 00004 * * * * * * (Lat. 36°36′46.74″ N, long. 119°40′25.53″ W) Sfmt 4702 * * * Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes. * Fmt 4702 * V–348 [Removed] FRAME, CA TO BEKRR, MN [AMENDED] FRAME, CA VerDate Sep<11>2014 (Lat. 46°48′07.79″ N, long. 092°12′10.33″ W) (Lat. 48°00′25.78″ N, long. 089°55′39.40″ W) E:\FR\FM\08DEP1.SGM 08DEP1 * * Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 235 / Friday, December 8, 2023 / Proposed Rules NTELL, CA KARNN, CA VINCO, CA NORCL, CA MOVDD, CA EVETT, CA TIPRE, CA Squaw Valley, CA (SWR) TRUCK, CA Mustang, NV (FMG) Lovelock, NV (LLC) Battle Mountain, NV (BAM) TULIE, ID AMFAL, ID Pocatello, ID (PIH) VIPUC, ID Idaho Falls, ID (IDA) SABAT, ID Billings, MT (BIL) EXADE, MT JEKOK, ND FONIA, ND Minot, ND (MOT) GICHI, ND Grand Forks, ND (GFK) Thief River Falls, MN (TVF) BLUOX, MN Duluth, MN (DLH) BEKRR, MN * * * * * WP FIX FIX WP WP WP WP VOR/DME FIX VORTAC VORTAC VORTAC WP WP VOR/DME FIX VOR/DME FIX VORTAC FIX WP FIX VOR/DME WP VOR/DME VOR/DME FIX VORTAC WP (Lat. 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Canadian Area Navigation * * * * * * * * * * WP WP WP WP WP VOR/DME * Issued in Washington, DC, on December 1, 2023. Karen L. Chiodini, Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group. [FR Doc. 2023–26801 Filed 12–7–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P * (Lat. (Lat. (Lat. (Lat. (Lat. (Lat. * * 48°10′13.28″ 47°57′14.09″ 47°01′58.21″ 46°45′54.88″ 46°29′46.17″ 46°24′43.60″ * N, N, N, N, N, N, long. long. long. long. long. long. * khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with PROPOSALS 088°51′36.53″ 087°27′15.24″ 085°11′47.29″ 084°48′45.86″ 084°25′57.74″ 084°18′53.54″ W) W) W) W) W) W) * WP FIX FIX WP WP VOR/DME (Lat. (Lat. (Lat. (Lat. (Lat. (Lat. 48°06′41.75″ 46°44′02.48″ 46°39′29.38″ 46°32′50.81″ 46°28′11.51″ 46°24′43.60″ N, N, N, N, N, N, long. long. long. long. long. long. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2023–2175; Airspace Docket No. 23–ANM–16] RIN 2120–AA66 Establishment of Class E Airspace; Green River Municipal Airport, Green River, UT Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: 17:24 Dec 07, 2023 W) W) W) W) BERDD, MI TO SAULT STE MARIE (SSM) [NEW] BERDD, MI AVALE, MI SRADE, MI JEORG, MI and CATGA, MI Sault Ste Marie, MI (SSM) VerDate Sep<11>2014 088°29′07.41″ 089°13′39.22″ 092°37′34.98″ 093°24′20.44″ KAYCY, MI TO SAULT STE MARIE, MI [NEW] KAYCY, MI KMNGO, MI and NCOLY, MI RRBEE, MI and SKOWT, MI Sault Ste Marie, MI (SSM) T–810 * W) W) W) W) W) W) W) W) W) W) W) W) W) W) W) W) W) W) W) W) W) W) W) W) W) W) W) W) W) * T–765 HOUGHTON, MI (CMX) TO INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN (INL) [NEW] Houghton, MI (CMX) VOR/DME (Lat. 47°10′12.94″ N, long. BBLUE, MI and WP (Lat. 48°01′10.44″ N, long. ASIXX, MN WP (Lat. 48°30′56.17″ N, long. International Falls, MN (INL) VOR/DME (Lat. 48°33′56.87″ N, long. T–776 85523 Jkt 262001 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 089°00′14.29″ 085°07′59.96″ 084°56′42.98″ 084°39′34.39″ 084°27′41.15″ 084°18′53.54″ W) W) W) W) W) W) This action proposes to establish Class E airspace area extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface of the earth at Green River Municipal Airport, Green River, UT. This action would support the airport’s operations transition from visual flight rules (VFR) to instrument flight rules (IFR). SUMMARY: Comments must be received on or before January 22, 2024. DATES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA–2023–2175 and Airspace Docket No. 23–ANM–16 using any of the following methods: * Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov and follow the ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\08DEP1.SGM 08DEP1

Agencies

[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 235 (Friday, December 8, 2023)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 85519-85523]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-26801]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2023-2326; Airspace Docket No. 23-AGL-21]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V-13, V-133, and V-300, and 
United States RNAV Route T-331; Establishment of Canadian RNAV Routes 
Q-924, T-765, T-776, and T-810; and Revocation of Jet Route J-533 and 
VOR Federal Airway V-348; Northcentral United States

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend Very High Frequency 
Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airways V-13, V-133, and V-300, and

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United States (U.S.) Area Navigation (RNAV) route T-331; establish 
Canadian RNAV routes Q-924, T-765, T-776, and T-810 in U.S. airspace; 
and revoke Jet Route J-533 and VOR Federal airway V-348. The FAA is 
proposing this action due to the planned decommissioning of the Thunder 
Bay, Ontario (ON), Canada, VOR navigational aid (NAVAID). This action 
is in support of NAV CANADA's NAVAID Modernization Program within 
Canada.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 22, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2023-2326 and 
Airspace Docket No. 23-AGL-21 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: Colby Abbott, 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 National Airspace System (NAS) as 
necessary to preserve the safe and efficient flow of air traffic.

Comments Invited

    The FAA invites interested persons to participate in this 
rulemaking by submitting written comments, data, or views. Comments are 
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, 
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. The most 
helpful comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain 
the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. To 
ensure the docket does not contain duplicate comments, commenters 
should submit only one time if comments are filed electronically, or 
commenters should send only one copy of written comments if comments 
are filed in writing.
    The FAA will file in the docket all comments it receives, as well 
as a report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA 
personnel concerning this proposed rulemaking. Before acting on this 
proposal, the FAA will consider all comments it receives on or before 
the closing date for comments. The FAA will consider comments filed 
after the comment period has closed if it is possible to do so without 
incurring expense or delay. The FAA may change this proposal in light 
of the comments it receives.
    Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments 
from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts 
these comments, without edit, including any personal information the 
commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system 
of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at 
www.dot.gov/privacy.

Availability of Rulemaking Documents

    An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the 
internet at www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking 
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's web page at 
www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/.
    You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any 
comments received and any final disposition in person in the Dockets 
Operations office (see ADDRESSES section for address, phone number, and 
hours of operations). An informal docket may also be examined during 
normal business hours at the office of the Operations Support Group, 
Central Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 10101 Hillwood 
Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177.

Incorporation by Reference

    Jet Routes are published in paragraph 2004, Canadian Area 
Navigation Routes (Q-routes) are published in paragraph 2007, VOR 
Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010(a), United States Area 
Navigation Routes (T-routes) are published in paragraph 6011, and 
Canadian Area Navigation Routes (T-routes) are published in paragraph 
6013 of FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting 
Points, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 on an annual 
basis. This document proposes to amend the current version of that 
order, FAA Order JO 7400.11H, dated August 11, 2023, and effective 
September 15, 2023. These updates would be published in the next update 
to FAA Order JO 7400.11. That order is publicly available as listed in 
the ADDRESSES section of this document.
    FAA Order JO 7400.11H lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, 
air traffic service routes, and reporting points.

Background

    NAV CANADA, which operates Canada's civil air navigation service, 
is implementing changes to Canada's instrument flight rules (IFR) 
navigation infrastructure as part of their NAVAID Modernization 
Program. This modernization program is designed to enhance the 
efficiency of Canada's flying operations by taking advantage of 
performance-based navigation and RNAV avionics capabilities. The 
changes being implemented by NAV CANADA affect Jet Route J-533 and 
portions of VOR Federal airways V-13, V-133, V-300, and V-348 that 
extend across the U.S./Canada border through U.S. airspace over Lake 
Superior, MI.
    NAV CANADA is planning to decommission the Thunder Bay, ON, Canada, 
VOR in July 2024 as part of their NAVAID Modernization Program. As a 
result, amendments to V-13, V-133, and V-300, and revocation of J-533 
and V-348 in U.S. airspace are required

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due to the loss of navigational guidance provided by the Thunder Bay 
VOR and to match airway changes planned by NAV CANADA within Canadian 
airspace. Additionally, NAV CANADA plans to establish new Canadian RNAV 
routes, Q-924 in the high altitude enroute structure and T-765, T-776, 
and T-810 in the low altitude enroute structure, as route segment 
replacements for the affected Air Traffic Service (ATS) routes within 
Canadian and U.S. airspace.
    To mitigate the loss of the J-533, V-13, V-133, V-300, and V-348 
route segments over Lake Superior and support NAV CANADA's planned RNAV 
route replacements for these affected routes, the FAA must establish 
portions of Canadian RNAV routes Q-924, T-765, T-776, and T-810 within 
U.S. airspace. The new Canadian RNAV route segments in U.S. airspace 
would provide airway continuity with NAV CANADA's RNAV routes being 
established within Canadian airspace and provide cross-border airway 
connectivity between the U.S. and Canada. Existing NAVAIDs that provide 
conventional enroute structure in the affected area are limited and 
alternate, parallel, or adjacent Jet Routes or VOR Federal airways to 
use as mitigations are not available. To compensate for the loss of the 
conventional enroute structure, IFR pilots with RNAV-equipped aircraft 
could navigate using the Canadian RNAV routes proposed in this action 
or fly point-to-point using the Fixes and waypoints (WP) that would 
remain in place. Additionally, IFR pilots could request air traffic 
control (ATC) radar vectors to fly through or around the affected area. 
Visual flight rules pilots who elect to navigate airways could also 
take advantage of the ATC services listed previously.
    Finally, proposed modifications to U.S. RNAV route T-331 would 
mitigate proposed modifications to V-13 due to the planned Thunder Bay 
VOR decommissioning. The route would be extended northward within U.S. 
airspace to the U.S./Canada border to address the proposed removal of 
the affected V-13 airway segment. The extended T-331 would provide 
pilots with RNAV-equipped aircraft a route alternative through the 
affected area to the U.S./Canada border and then cross-border 
connectivity with NAV CANADA's further extension of T-331 within 
Canadian airspace to the Thunder Bay, ON, area.

The Proposal

    The FAA is proposing to amend 14 CFR part 71 to amend VOR Federal 
airways V-13, V-133, and V-300, and U.S. RNAV route T-331; establish 
Canadian RNAV routes Q-924, T-765, T-776, and T-810 in U.S. airspace; 
and revoke Jet Route J-533 and VOR Federal airway V-348. This action is 
required due to the planned decommissioning of the Thunder Bay, ON, 
Canada, VOR by NAV CANADA in support of their NAVAID Modernization 
Program. The proposed ATS route actions are described below.
    J-533: J-533 currently extends between the Duluth, MN, VOR/Tactical 
Air Navigation (VORTAC) and the U.S./Canadian border via the Duluth to 
Thunder Bay, ON, direct radial. The FAA proposes to remove the route in 
its entirety.
    Q-924: Q-924 is a new Canadian RNAV route proposed to be 
established within U.S. airspace extending between the Duluth, MN, 
VORTAC and the BEKRR, MI, WP that would replace the ``MPCEG'' Computer 
Navigation Fix (CNF) on the U.S./Canada border. The new RNAV route 
would mitigate the proposed J-533 revocation and provide route 
continuity and cross-border connectivity with the Q-924 route segment 
being established by NAV CANADA within Canadian airspace between the 
BEKRR WP and the Thunder Bay, ON, area.
    V-13: V-13 currently extends between the Mc Allen, TX, VOR/DME and 
the Razorback, AR, VORTAC; between the Butler, MO, VORTAC and the 
Farmington, MN, VORTAC; and between the Duluth, MN, VORTAC and the 
Thunder Bay, ON, Canada, VOR/DME. The airspace outside the United 
States is excluded. The FAA proposes to remove the airway segment 
between the Duluth VORTAC and the Thunder Bay VOR/DME. As amended, the 
airway would be changed to extend between the Mc Allen VOR/DME and the 
Razorback VORTAC, and between the Butler VORTAC and the Farmington 
VORTAC.
    V-133: V-133 currently extends between the intersection of the 
Charlotte, NC, VOR/DME 305[deg] and Barretts Mountain, NC, VOR/DME 
197[deg] radials (LINCO Fix) and the Zanesville, OH, VOR/DME; and 
between the Saginaw, MI, VOR/DME and the Red Lake, ON, Canada VOR. The 
airspace within Canada is excluded. The FAA proposes to remove the 
airway segment between the Houghton, MI, VOR/DME and the International 
Falls, MN, VOR/DME. As amended, the airway would be changed to extend 
between the Charlotte VOR/DME 305[deg] and Barretts Mountain VOR/DME 
197[deg] radials (LINCO Fix) and the Zanesville VOR/DME, between the 
Saginaw VOR/DME and the Houghton VOR/DME, and between the International 
Falls VOR/DME and the Red Lake, ON, VOR. The airspace within Canada 
would continue to be excluded.
    V-300: V-300 currently extends between the Victoria, British 
Columbia (BC), Canada, VOR/DME and the Vancouver, BC, Canada, VOR/DME; 
between the Thunder Bay, ON, Canada, VOR/DME and the Wiarton, ON, 
Canada, VOR/DME; and between the Sherbrooke, Quebec (PQ), Canada, VOR 
and the Fredericton, New Brunswick (NB), Canada, VORTAC. The airspace 
within Canada is excluded. The FAA proposes to remove the airway 
segment between the Thunder Bay VOR/DME and the Sault Ste Marie, MI, 
VOR/DME. Additionally, the FAA proposes to remove the airway segment 
between the Victoria VOR/DME and the Vancouver VOR/DME to match the 
airway segment removal action NAV CANADA is taking to be effective 
November 30, 2023. Finally, the FAA proposes to remove the airway 
segment between the Sherbrooke VOR and the Fredericton VORTAC due to 
NAV CANADA's actions removing the segments west and east of the portion 
of the airway segment within U.S. airspace and the previously existing 
cross-border connectivity no longer being provided. As amended, the 
airway would be changed to extend between the Victoria VOR/DME and the 
Vancouver VOR/DME, and between the Sault Ste Marie VOR/DME and the 
Wiarton, ON, VOR/DME. The airspace within Canada would continue to be 
excluded.
    V-348: V-348 currently extends between the Thunder Bay, ON, Canada 
VOR/DME and the Sudbury, ON, Canada VOR. The airspace within Canada is 
excluded. The FAA proposes to remove the airway segment between the 
Thunder Bay VOR/DME and the Sault Ste Marie, MI, VOR/DME due to the 
planned decommissioning of the Thunder Bay VOR/DME. Additionally, the 
FAA proposes to remove the airway segment between the Sault Ste Marie 
VOR/DME and the Sudbury VOR due to the Sudbury VOR having been 
decommissioned by NAV CANADA in 2021. As amended, the airway would be 
removed in its entirety.
    T-331: T-331 currently extends between the FRAME, CA, Fix and the 
MECNU, MN, Fix. The FAA proposes to extend the route to the BEKRR, MN, 
WP replacing the ``CFGDB'' CNF on the U.S./Canada border and remove the 
MECNU Fix route point from the Part 71 route description. The MECNU Fix 
will remain charted and appear to be on the route, but it will not be 
listed as a route point in the Part 71 description. As

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amended, the route would be changed to extend between the FRAME Fix and 
the BEKRR WP and provide mitigation for the proposed V-13 airway 
segment removal.
    T-765: T-765 is a new Canadian RNAV route proposed to be 
established within U.S. airspace extending between the Houghton, MI, 
VOR/DME and the BBLUE, MI, WP replacing the ``KJDRS'' CNF on the U.S./
Canada border; and between the ASIXX, MN, WP replacing the ``KJDPL'' 
CNF on the U.S./Canada border and the International Falls, MN, VOR/DME. 
The new RNAV route would mitigate the proposed V-133 airway segment 
removal and provide route continuity and cross-border connectivity with 
the T-765 route segment being established by NAV CANADA within Canadian 
airspace between the BBLUE WP and the ASIXX WP.
    T-776: T-776 is a new Canadian RNAV route proposed to be 
established within U.S. airspace between the KAYCY, MI, WP replacing 
the ``CFZSV'' CNF on the U.S./Canada border and the KMNGO, MI, WP 
replacing the ``CFXKN'' CNF on the U.S./Canada border; between the 
NCOLY, MI, WP replacing the ``CWSKQ'' CNF on the U.S./Canada border and 
the RRBEE, MI, WP replacing the ``KJSCR'' CNF on the U.S./Canada 
border; and between the SKOWT, MI, WP replacing the ``KJSTL'' CNF on 
the U.S./Canada border and the Sault Ste Marie, MI, VOR/DME. The new 
RNAV route would mitigate the proposed V-348 revocation and provide 
route continuity and cross-border connectivity with the T-776 route 
segments being established by NAV CANADA within Canadian airspace 
between the Thunder Bay, ON, area and the SKOWT WP.
    T-810: T-810 is a new Canadian RNAV route proposed to be 
established within U.S. airspace extending between the BERDD, MI, WP 
replacing the ``KJNGG'' CNF on the U.S./Canada border and the JEORG, 
MI, WP replacing the ``CFKJR'' CNF on the U.S./Canada border; and 
between the CATGA, MI, WP replacing the CATGA, MI, Fix on the U.S./
Canada border and the Sault Ste Marie, MI, VOR/DME. The new RNAV route 
would mitigate the proposed V-300 airway segment removal and provide 
route continuity and cross-border connectivity with the T-810 route 
segments being established by NAV CANADA within Canadian airspace 
between the Thunder Bay, ON, area and the CATGA WP.
    The NAVAID radials listed in the VOR Federal airway descriptions in 
the proposed regulatory text of this NPRM are unchanged and stated in 
degrees True north.

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

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 2004 Jet Routes.

* * * * *

J-533 [Removed]

* * * * *

Paragraph 2007 Canadian Area Navigation Routes.

* * * * *

Q-924 Duluth, MN (DLH) to BEKRR, MN [New]
 
Duluth, MN (DLH)                                VORTAC                         (Lat. 46[deg]48'07.79'' N, long. 092[deg]12'10.33'' W)
BEKRR, MN                                       WP                             (Lat. 48[deg]00'25.78'' N, long. 089[deg]55'39.40'' W)
 

* * * * *

Paragraph 6010(a) VOR Federal Airways.

* * * * *

V-13 [Amended]

    From Mc Allen, TX; INT Mc Allen 060[deg] radial and Corpus 
Christi, TX, 178[deg] radials; Corpus Christi; INT Corpus Christi 
039[deg] and Palacios, TX, 241[deg] radials; Palacios; Humble, TX; 
Lufkin, TX; Belcher, LA; Texarkana, AR; Rich Mountain, OK; Fort 
Smith, AR; INT Fort Smith 006[deg] and Razorback, AR, 190[deg] 
radials; to Razorback. From Butler, MO; Napoleon, MO; Lamoni, IA; 
Des Moines, IA; Mason City, IA; to Farmington, MN.
* * * * *

V-133 [Amended]

    From INT Charlotte, NC, 305[deg] and Barretts Mountain, NC, 
197[deg] radials; Barretts Mountain; Charleston, WV; to Zanesville, 
OH. From Saginaw, MI; Traverse City, MI; Escanaba, MI; Sawyer, MI; 
to Houghton, MI. From International Falls, MN; to Red Lake, ON, 
Canada. The airspace within Canada is excluded.
* * * * *

V-300 [Amended]

    From Sault Ste Marie, MI; to Wiarton, ON, Canada. The airspace 
within Canada is excluded.
* * * * *

V-348 [Removed]

* * * * *

Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes.

* * * * *

T-331 FRAME, CA to BEKRR, MN [Amended]
 
FRAME, CA                                       FIX                            (Lat. 36[deg]36'46.74'' N, long. 119[deg]40'25.53'' W)

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NTELL, CA                                       WP                             (Lat. 36[deg]53'58.99'' N, long. 119[deg]53'22.21'' W)
KARNN, CA                                       FIX                            (Lat. 37[deg]09'03.79'' N, long. 121[deg]16'45.22'' W)
VINCO, CA                                       FIX                            (Lat. 37[deg]22'35.11'' N, long. 121[deg]42'59.52'' W)
NORCL, CA                                       WP                             (Lat. 37[deg]31'02.66'' N, long. 121[deg]43'10.60'' W)
MOVDD, CA                                       WP                             (Lat. 37[deg]39'40.88'' N, long. 121[deg]26'53.53'' W)
EVETT, CA                                       WP                             (Lat. 38[deg]00'36.11'' N, long. 121[deg]07'48.14'' W)
TIPRE, CA                                       WP                             (Lat. 38[deg]12'21.00'' N, long. 121[deg]02'09.00'' W)
Squaw Valley, CA (SWR)                          VOR/DME                        (Lat. 39[deg]10'49.16'' N, long. 120[deg]16'10.60'' W)
TRUCK, CA                                       FIX                            (Lat. 39[deg]26'15.67'' N, long. 120[deg]09'42.48'' W)
Mustang, NV (FMG)                               VORTAC                         (Lat. 39[deg]31'52.60'' N, long. 119[deg]39'21.87'' W)
Lovelock, NV (LLC)                              VORTAC                         (Lat. 40[deg]07'30.95'' N, long. 118[deg]34'39.34'' W)
Battle Mountain, NV (BAM)                       VORTAC                         (Lat. 40[deg]34'08.69'' N, long. 116[deg]55'20.12'' W)
TULIE, ID                                       WP                             (Lat. 42[deg]37'58.49'' N, long. 113[deg]06'44.54'' W)
AMFAL, ID                                       WP                             (Lat. 42[deg]45'56.67'' N, long. 112[deg]50'04.64'' W)
Pocatello, ID (PIH)                             VOR/DME                        (Lat. 42[deg]52'13.38'' N, long. 112[deg]39'08.05'' W)
VIPUC, ID                                       FIX                            (Lat. 43[deg]21'09.64'' N, long. 112[deg]14'44.08'' W)
Idaho Falls, ID (IDA)                           VOR/DME                        (Lat. 43[deg]31'08.42'' N, long. 112[deg]03'50.10'' W)
SABAT, ID                                       FIX                            (Lat. 44[deg]00'59.71'' N, long. 111[deg]39'55.04'' W)
Billings, MT (BIL)                              VORTAC                         (Lat. 45[deg]48'30.81'' N, long. 108[deg]37'28.73'' W)
EXADE, MT                                       FIX                            (Lat. 47[deg]35'56.78'' N, long. 104[deg]32'40.61'' W)
JEKOK, ND                                       WP                             (Lat. 47[deg]59'31.05'' N, long. 103[deg]27'17.51'' W)
FONIA, ND                                       FIX                            (Lat. 48[deg]15'35.07'' N, long. 103[deg]10'37.54'' W)
Minot, ND (MOT)                                 VOR/DME                        (Lat. 48[deg]15'37.21'' N, long. 101[deg]17'13.46'' W)
GICHI, ND                                       WP                             (Lat. 48[deg]06'54.20'' N, long. 098[deg]54'45.14'' W)
Grand Forks, ND (GFK)                           VOR/DME                        (Lat. 47[deg]57'17.40'' N, long. 097[deg]11'07.33'' W)
Thief River Falls, MN (TVF)                     VOR/DME                        (Lat. 48[deg]04'09.53'' N, long. 096[deg]11'11.31'' W)
BLUOX, MN                                       FIX                            (Lat. 47[deg]34'33.13'' N, long. 095[deg]01'29.11'' W)
Duluth, MN (DLH)                                VORTAC                         (Lat. 46[deg]48'07.79'' N, long. 092[deg]12'10.33'' W)
BEKRR, MN                                       WP                             (Lat. 48[deg]00'25.78'' N, long. 089[deg]55'39.40'' W)
 

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Paragraph 6013 Canadian Area Navigation Routes.

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T-765 Houghton, MI (CMX) to International Falls, MN (INL) [New]
 
Houghton, MI (CMX)                              VOR/DME                        (Lat. 47[deg]10'12.94'' N, long. 088[deg]29'07.41'' W)
BBLUE, MI and                                   WP                             (Lat. 48[deg]01'10.44'' N, long. 089[deg]13'39.22'' W)
ASIXX, MN                                       WP                             (Lat. 48[deg]30'56.17'' N, long. 092[deg]37'34.98'' W)
International Falls, MN (INL)                   VOR/DME                        (Lat. 48[deg]33'56.87'' N, long. 093[deg]24'20.44'' W)
 
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T-776 KAYCY, MI to Sault Ste Marie, MI [New]
 
KAYCY, MI                                       WP                             (Lat. 48[deg]10'13.28'' N, long. 088[deg]51'36.53'' W)
KMNGO, MI and                                   WP                             (Lat. 47[deg]57'14.09'' N, long. 087[deg]27'15.24'' W)
NCOLY, MI                                       WP                             (Lat. 47[deg]01'58.21'' N, long. 085[deg]11'47.29'' W)
RRBEE, MI and                                   WP                             (Lat. 46[deg]45'54.88'' N, long. 084[deg]48'45.86'' W)
SKOWT, MI                                       WP                             (Lat. 46[deg]29'46.17'' N, long. 084[deg]25'57.74'' W)
Sault Ste Marie, MI (SSM)                       VOR/DME                        (Lat. 46[deg]24'43.60'' N, long. 084[deg]18'53.54'' W)
 
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T-810 BERDD, MI to Sault Ste Marie (SSM) [New]
 
BERDD, MI                                       WP                             (Lat. 48[deg]06'41.75'' N, long. 089[deg]00'14.29'' W)
AVALE, MI                                       FIX                            (Lat. 46[deg]44'02.48'' N, long. 085[deg]07'59.96'' W)
SRADE, MI                                       FIX                            (Lat. 46[deg]39'29.38'' N, long. 084[deg]56'42.98'' W)
JEORG, MI and                                   WP                             (Lat. 46[deg]32'50.81'' N, long. 084[deg]39'34.39'' W)
CATGA, MI                                       WP                             (Lat. 46[deg]28'11.51'' N, long. 084[deg]27'41.15'' W)
Sault Ste Marie, MI (SSM)                       VOR/DME                        (Lat. 46[deg]24'43.60'' N, long. 084[deg]18'53.54'' W)
 


    Issued in Washington, DC, on December 1, 2023.
Karen L. Chiodini,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2023-26801 Filed 12-7-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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