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]
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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
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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,
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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
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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.
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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
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:
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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
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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
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documents can also be accessed through
the FAA’s web page at www.faa.gov/air_
traffic/publications/airspace_
amendments/.
You may review the public docket
containing the proposal, any comments
received and any final disposition in
person in the Dockets Operations office
(see ADDRESSES section for address,
phone number, and hours of
operations). An informal docket may
also be examined during normal
business hours at the office of the
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
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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 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
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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
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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.
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
Regulatory Notices and Analyses
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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:
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Paragraph 2004
Jet Routes.
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J–533 [Removed]
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Paragraph 2007
Routes.
Canadian Area Navigation
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Q–924
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Paragraph 6010(a)
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MO; Lamoni, IA; Des Moines, IA; Mason
City, IA; to Farmington, MN.
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VOR Federal Airways.
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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,
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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
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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
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[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
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1. The authority citation for 14 CFR part 71 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O.
10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.
Sec. 71.1 [Amended]
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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO
7400.11H, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 11,
2023, and effective September 15, 2023, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 2004 Jet Routes.
* * * * *
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.
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V-348 [Removed]
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Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes.
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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)
* * * * *
Paragraph 6013 Canadian Area Navigation Routes.
* * * * *
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)
* * * * * * *
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)
* * * * * * *
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]
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