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above the surface and arriving IFR
operations below 1,500 feet above the
surface, when executing the CAALM 2
RNAV Departure Procedure or the
RNAV (GPS) RWY 20 and RNAV (GPS)
M RWY 20 approaches.
Moreover, the southwest procedure
turn area should be removed, as it is no
longer needed. In its place, a southwest
extension to the Class E airspace
extending upward from 700 feet above
the surface should be added to be
within 3.3 miles southeast and 3 miles
northwest of the airport’s 223° bearing,
extending to 14.6 miles southwest of the
airport. This extension would better
contain departing IFR operations
between the surface and 1,200 feet
while executing the TURTY RNAV
departure and arriving IFR operations
below 1,500 feet above the surface while
executing the RNAV (GPS) A, RNAV
(GPS) M RWY 2, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY
2, or RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 2 approaches.
Furthermore, the Klawock Class E
airspace beginning at 1,200 feet above
the surface should be removed as it is
redundant.
Finally, the FAA proposes
administrative modifications to the
airport’s associated legal description.
The Klawock Nondirectional Beacon/
Distance Measuring Equipment
navigational aid was decommissioned
in 2017, and reference to it should be
removed.
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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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (air).
Federal Aviation Administration
The Proposed Amendment
14 CFR Part 71
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as
follows:
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
REPORTING POINTS
1. The authority citation for 14 CFR
part 71 continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103,
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
§ 71.1
[Amended]
2. The incorporation by reference in
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO 7400.11H,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 11, 2023, and
effective September 15, 2023, is
amended as follows:
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Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas
Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More
Above the Surface of the Earth.
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Klawock, AK [Amended]
Klawock Airport, AK
(Lat. 55°34′45″ N, long. 133°04′34″ W)
That airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface within a 6.7-mile
radius of the airport from the 249° bearing
clockwise to the 025° bearing, within 3 miles
northwest and 3.3 miles southeast of the 043°
bearing extending from the airport to 9 miles
northeast, and within 3.3 miles southeast and
3 miles northwest of the 223° bearing
extending from the airport to 14.6 miles
southwest.
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Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
December 8, 2023.
B.G. Chew,
Group Manager, Operations Support Group,
Western Service Center.
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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.
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[Docket No. FAA–2023–2198; Airspace
Docket No. 23–AEA–12]
RIN 2120–AA66
Amendment of United States Area
Navigation (RNAV) Routes; Eastern
United States
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
This action proposes to
establish three and amend three United
States Area Navigation (RNAV) T-routes
in the eastern United States. This action
supports Next Generation Air
Transportation System (NextGen) which
provides a modern RNAV route
structure to improve the efficiency of
the National Airspace System (NAS).
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before February 1, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified
by FAA Docket No. FAA–2023–2198
and Airspace Docket No. 23–AEA–12
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
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Policy, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267–8783.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Brian Vidis, Rules and Regulations
Group, Office of Policy, Federal
Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington,
DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Authority for This Rulemaking
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
regarding aviation safety is found in
Title 49 of the United States Code.
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator.
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the
agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
promulgated under the authority
described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
section, the FAA is charged with
prescribing regulations to assign the use
of the airspace necessary to ensure the
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
airspace. This regulation is within the
scope of that authority as it amends the
route structure to maintain the efficient
flow of air traffic within the NAS.
Comments Invited
The FAA invites interested persons to
participate in this rulemaking by
submitting written comments, data, or
views. Comments are specifically
invited on the overall regulatory,
aeronautical, economic, environmental,
and energy-related aspects of the
proposal. The most helpful comments
reference a specific portion of the
proposal, explain the reason for any
recommended change, and include
supporting data. To ensure the docket
does not contain duplicate comments,
commenters should submit only one
time if comments are filed
electronically, or commenters should
send only one copy of written
comments if comments are filed in
writing.
The FAA will file in the docket all
comments it receives, as well as a report
summarizing each substantive public
contact with FAA personnel concerning
this proposed rulemaking. Before acting
on this proposal, the FAA will consider
all comments it receives on or before the
closing date for comments. The FAA
will consider comments filed after the
comment period has closed if it is
possible to do so without incurring
expense or delay. The FAA may change
this proposal in light of the comments
it receives.
Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C.
553(c), DOT solicits comments from the
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public to better inform its rulemaking
process. DOT posts these comments,
without edit, including any personal
information the commenter provides, to
www.regulations.gov, as described in
the system of records notice (DOT/ALL–
14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at
www.dot.gov/privacy.
Availability of Rulemaking Documents
An electronic copy of this document
may be downloaded through the
internet at www.regulations.gov.
Recently published rulemaking
documents can also be accessed through
the FAA’s web page at www.faa.gov/air_
traffic/publications/airspace_
amendments/.
You may review the public docket
containing the proposal, any comments
received and any final disposition in
person in the Dockets Operations office
(see ADDRESSES section for address,
phone number, and hours of
operations). An informal docket may
also be examined during normal
business hours at the office of the
Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
Administration, Room 210, 1701
Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA
30337.
Incorporation by Reference
United States Area Navigation routes
are published in paragraph 6011 of FAA
Order JO 7400.11, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points,
which is incorporated by reference in 14
CFR 71.1 on an annual basis. This
document proposes to amend the
current version of that order, FAA Order
JO 7400.11H, dated August 11, 2023,
and effective September 15, 2023. These
updates would be published in the next
update to FAA Order JO 7400.11. That
order is publicly available as listed in
the ADDRESSES section of this document.
FAA Order JO 7400.11H lists Class A,
B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic
service routes, and reporting points.
The Proposal
The FAA is proposing an amendment
to 14 CFR part 71 to establish RNAV
routes T–434, T–454, and T–458, and
amend RNAV routes T–291, T–314, and
T–634 in the eastern United States. This
action supports NextGen which
provides a modern RNAV route
structure to improve the efficiency of
the NAS. The proposed changes are
described below.
T–291: T–291 currently extends
between the Harcum, VA (HCM), Very
High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/
Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) and
the Albany, NY (ALB), VORTAC. The
FAA proposes to extend T–291 to the
south between the Harcum VORTAC
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and the Tar River, NC (TYI), VORTAC.
The route overlays a portion of VOR
Federal airway V–189 between the Tar
River VORTAC and the Franklin, PA
(FKN), VORTAC. Additionally, the FAA
proposes to replace the Milton, PA
(MIP), VORTAC with the HYATT, PA,
Waypoint (WP), and the Delancey, NY
(DNY), VOR/Distance Measuring
Equipment (VOR/DME) with the
DANZI, NY, WP.
T–314: T–314 currently extends
between the Barnes, MA (BAF),
VORTAC and the Kennebunk, ME
(ENE), VOR/DME. The FAA proposes to
extend T–314 to the southwest between
the Kingston, NY (IGN), VOR/DME and
the Barnes VORTAC. The route would
overlay a portion of VOR Federal airway
V–93 between the Kingston VOR/DME
and the SASHA, MA, Fix, and a portion
of VOR Federal airway V–292 between
the SASHA, Fix and the Barnes
VORTAC. Additionally, the FAA
proposes to remove route points from
the route’s part 71 description for
segments that contain turns of less than
one degree. The following are the route
points that the FAA proposes to remove:
FAIDS, MA, Fix; PUDGY, MA, Fix;
LAPEL, MA, Fix; JOHNZ, NH, Fix;
MANCH, NH, WP; KHRIS, NH, Fix;
RAYMY, NH, Fix; and YUKES, ME, Fix.
T–434: T–434 is a proposed new route
that would extend between the SCAAM,
PA, Fix and the NECCK, NJ, Fix. The
route would overlay a portion of VOR
Federal airway V–232 between the
Keating, PA (ETG), VORTAC and the
Colts Neck, NJ (COL), VOR/DME.
T–454: T–454 is a proposed new route
that would extend between the SCAAM,
PA, Fix and the NWTON, NJ, Fix. The
route would overlay a portion of VOR
Federal airway V–226 between the
Keating, PA (ETG), VORTAC and the
Stillwater, PA (STW), VOR/DME.
T–458: T–458 is a proposed new route
that would extend between the STUBN,
NY, WP and the Boston, MA (BOS),
VOR/DME. The route would overlay a
portion of VOR Federal airway V–270
between the Elmira, NY (ULW), VOR/
DME and the Boston, MA (BOS), VOR/
DME.
T–634: T–634 currently extends
between the Syracuse, NY (SYR),
VORTAC and the VIBRU, NY, WP. The
FAA proposes to extend T–634 to the
southeast between the Syracuse
VORTAC and the Sandy Point, RI (SEY),
VOR/DME. The route would overlay a
portion of VOR Federal airway V–483
between the Syracuse VORTAC and the
Carmel, NY (CMK), VOR/DME; VOR
Federal airway V–374 between the
Carmel VOR/DME and the CREAM, NY,
Fix; and VOR Federal airway V–34
between the CREAM Fix and the Sandy
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Point VOR/DME. Additionally, the FAA
proposes to remove the BRUIN, NY, WP
from the route’s part 71 description as
it is a turn of less than one degree.
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.
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
REPORTING POINTS
Environmental Review
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1. The authority citation for 14 CFR
part 71 continues to read as follows:
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.
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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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:
Paragraph 6011 United States Area
Navigation Routes.
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T–291 Tar River, NC (TYI) to Albany, NY (ALB) [Amended]
Tar River, NC (TYI)
VORTAC
(Lat. 35°58′36.21″ N, long. 077°42′13.43″ W)
COUPN, VA
WP
(Lat. 36°42′50.83″ N, long. 077°00′44.04″ W)
Harcum, VA (HCM)
VORTAC
(Lat. 37°26′55.18″ N, long. 076°42′40.87″ W)
COLIN, VA
FIX
(Lat. 38°05′59.23″ N, long. 076°39′50.85″ W)
SHLBK, MD
WP
(Lat. 38°20′16.21″ N, long. 076°26′10.51″ W)
LOUIE, MD
WP
(Lat. 38°36′44.33″ N, long. 076°18′04.37″ W)
GRACO, MD
FIX
(Lat. 38°56′29.81″ N, long. 076°11′59.22″ W)
BAABS, MD
WP
(Lat. 39°22′01.36″ N, long. 076°27′31.21″ W)
VINNY, PA
FIX
(Lat. 39°45′16.64″ N, long. 076°36′30.16″ W)
Harrisburg, PA (HAR)
VORTAC
(Lat. 40°18′08.06″ N, long. 077°04′10.41″ W)
Selinsgrove, PA (SEG)
VOR/DME
(Lat. 40°47′27.09″ N, long. 076°53′02.55″ W)
HYATT, PA
FIX
(Lat. 41°01′24.47″ N, long. 076°39′54.34″ W)
MEGSS, PA
FIX
(Lat. 41°11′13.28″ N, long. 076°12′41.02″ W)
LAAYK, PA
FIX
(Lat. 41°28′32.64″ N, long. 075°28′57.31″ W)
DANZI, NY
WP
(Lat. 42°10′41.86″ N, long. 074°57′24.19″ W)
Albany, NY (ALB)
VORTAC
(Lat. 42°44′50.21″ N, long. 073°48′11.46″ W)
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T–314 Kingston, NY (IGN) to Kennebunk, ME (ENE) [Amended]
Kingston, NY (IGN)
VOR/DME
(Lat. 41°39′55.63″ N, long. 073°49′20.06″ W)
PAWLN, NY
FIX
(Lat. 41°46′11.51″ N, long. 073°36′02.64″ W)
SASHA, MA
FIX
(Lat. 42°07′58.70″ N, long. 073°08′55.39″ W)
Barnes, MA (BAF)
VORTAC
(Lat. 42°09′43.05″ N, long. 072°42′58.32″ W)
Gardner, MA (GDM)
VOR/DME
(Lat. 42°32′45.32″ N, long. 072°03′29.48″ W)
Kennebunk, ME (ENE)
VOR/DME
(Lat. 43°25′32.42″ N, long. 070°36′48.69″ W)
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T–434 SCAAM, PA to NECCK, NJ [New]
SCAAM, PA
FIX
HYATT, PA
FIX
BEERS, PA
FIX
Solberg, NJ (SBJ)
VOR/DME
TYKES, NJ
FIX
NECCK, NJ
FIX
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T–454 SCAAM, PA to NWTON, NJ [New]
SCAAM, PA
FIX
FAVUM, PA
FIX
Williamsport, PA (FQM)
VOR/DME
VORTAC
Wilkes-Barre, PA (LVZ)
NWTON, NJ
FIX
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T–634 VIBRU, NY to Sandy Point, RI (SEY) [Amended]
VIBRU, NY
WP
(Lat. 44°20′21.30″ N,
Watertown, NY (ART)
VORTAC
(Lat. 43°57′07.67″ N,
Syracuse, NY (SYR)
VORTAC
(Lat. 43°09′37.87″ N,
STODA, NY
FIX
(Lat. 43°07′00.20″ N,
RAHKS, NY
FIX
(Lat. 42°27′59.28″ N,
DANZI, NY
WP
(Lat. 42°10′41.86″ N,
WEETS, NY
FIX
(Lat. 41°51′26.98″ N,
Kingston, NY (IGN)
VOR/DME
(Lat. 41°39′55.63″ N,
FIX
(Lat. 41°35′38.16″ N,
CASSH, NY
Carmel, NY (CMK)
VOR/DME
(Lat. 41°16′48.32″ N,
CREAM, NY
FIX
(Lat. 41°08′55.85″ N,
Sandy Point, RI (SEY)
VOR/DME
(Lat. 41°10′02.77″ N,
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Issued in Washington, DC, on December
12, 2023.
Frank Lias,
Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
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[Docket No. FAA–2023–2314; Airspace
Docket No. 22–ASO–23]
RIN 2120–AA66
Amendment and Revocation of
Multiple Air Traffic Service (ATS)
Routes; Eastern United States
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
This action proposes to
amend multiple Very High Frequency
Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal
airways; and revoke one VOR Federal
airway and one Colored Federal airway
in the eastern United States. This action
is in support of the FAA’s VOR
Minimum Operational Network (MON)
Program. The purpose is to enhance the
efficiency of the National Airspace
System (NAS) by transitioning from
ground-based navigation aids to a
satellite-based navigation system.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before February 1, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified
by FAA Docket No. FAA–2023–2314
and Airspace Docket No. 22–ASO–23
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
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scope of that authority as it would
modify the route structure as necessary
to preserve the safe and efficient flow of
air traffic within the NAS while
lessening the dependency on groundbased navigation.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2023-2198; Airspace Docket No. 23-AEA-12]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes; Eastern
United States
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: This action proposes to establish three and amend three United
States Area Navigation (RNAV) T-routes in the eastern United States.
This action supports Next Generation Air Transportation System
(NextGen) which provides a modern RNAV route structure to improve the
efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS).
DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 1, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2023-2198 and
Airspace Docket No. 23-AEA-12 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
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Policy, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW,
Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-8783.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Vidis, Rules and Regulations
Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Authority for This Rulemaking
The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106
describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's
authority. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described
in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section,
the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of
the airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the
efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority as it amends the route structure to maintain the efficient
flow of air traffic within the NAS.
Comments Invited
The FAA invites interested persons to participate in this
rulemaking by submitting written comments, data, or views. Comments are
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. The most
helpful comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain
the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. To
ensure the docket does not contain duplicate comments, commenters
should submit only one time if comments are filed electronically, or
commenters should send only one copy of written comments if comments
are filed in writing.
The FAA will file in the docket all comments it receives, as well
as a report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA
personnel concerning this proposed rulemaking. Before acting on this
proposal, the FAA will consider all comments it receives on or before
the closing date for comments. The FAA will consider comments filed
after the comment period has closed if it is possible to do so without
incurring expense or delay. The FAA may change this proposal in light
of the comments it receives.
Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts
these comments, without edit, including any personal information the
commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system
of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at
www.dot.gov/privacy.
Availability of Rulemaking Documents
An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the
internet at www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's web page at
www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/.
You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any
comments received and any final disposition in person in the Dockets
Operations office (see ADDRESSES section for address, phone number, and
hours of operations). An informal docket may also be examined during
normal business hours at the office of the Eastern Service Center,
Federal Aviation Administration, Room 210, 1701 Columbia Avenue,
College Park, GA 30337.
Incorporation by Reference
United States Area Navigation routes are published in paragraph
6011 of FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 on an annual
basis. This document proposes to amend the current version of that
order, FAA Order JO 7400.11H, dated August 11, 2023, and effective
September 15, 2023. These updates would be published in the next update
to FAA Order JO 7400.11. That order is publicly available as listed in
the ADDRESSES section of this document.
FAA Order JO 7400.11H lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
air traffic service routes, and reporting points.
The Proposal
The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to establish
RNAV routes T-434, T-454, and T-458, and amend RNAV routes T-291, T-
314, and T-634 in the eastern United States. This action supports
NextGen which provides a modern RNAV route structure to improve the
efficiency of the NAS. The proposed changes are described below.
T-291: T-291 currently extends between the Harcum, VA (HCM), Very
High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC)
and the Albany, NY (ALB), VORTAC. The FAA proposes to extend T-291 to
the south between the Harcum VORTAC and the Tar River, NC (TYI),
VORTAC. The route overlays a portion of VOR Federal airway V-189
between the Tar River VORTAC and the Franklin, PA (FKN), VORTAC.
Additionally, the FAA proposes to replace the Milton, PA (MIP), VORTAC
with the HYATT, PA, Waypoint (WP), and the Delancey, NY (DNY), VOR/
Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) with the DANZI, NY, WP.
T-314: T-314 currently extends between the Barnes, MA (BAF), VORTAC
and the Kennebunk, ME (ENE), VOR/DME. The FAA proposes to extend T-314
to the southwest between the Kingston, NY (IGN), VOR/DME and the Barnes
VORTAC. The route would overlay a portion of VOR Federal airway V-93
between the Kingston VOR/DME and the SASHA, MA, Fix, and a portion of
VOR Federal airway V-292 between the SASHA, Fix and the Barnes VORTAC.
Additionally, the FAA proposes to remove route points from the route's
part 71 description for segments that contain turns of less than one
degree. The following are the route points that the FAA proposes to
remove: FAIDS, MA, Fix; PUDGY, MA, Fix; LAPEL, MA, Fix; JOHNZ, NH, Fix;
MANCH, NH, WP; KHRIS, NH, Fix; RAYMY, NH, Fix; and YUKES, ME, Fix.
T-434: T-434 is a proposed new route that would extend between the
SCAAM, PA, Fix and the NECCK, NJ, Fix. The route would overlay a
portion of VOR Federal airway V-232 between the Keating, PA (ETG),
VORTAC and the Colts Neck, NJ (COL), VOR/DME.
T-454: T-454 is a proposed new route that would extend between the
SCAAM, PA, Fix and the NWTON, NJ, Fix. The route would overlay a
portion of VOR Federal airway V-226 between the Keating, PA (ETG),
VORTAC and the Stillwater, PA (STW), VOR/DME.
T-458: T-458 is a proposed new route that would extend between the
STUBN, NY, WP and the Boston, MA (BOS), VOR/DME. The route would
overlay a portion of VOR Federal airway V-270 between the Elmira, NY
(ULW), VOR/DME and the Boston, MA (BOS), VOR/DME.
T-634: T-634 currently extends between the Syracuse, NY (SYR),
VORTAC and the VIBRU, NY, WP. The FAA proposes to extend T-634 to the
southeast between the Syracuse VORTAC and the Sandy Point, RI (SEY),
VOR/DME. The route would overlay a portion of VOR Federal airway V-483
between the Syracuse VORTAC and the Carmel, NY (CMK), VOR/DME; VOR
Federal airway V-374 between the Carmel VOR/DME and the CREAM, NY, Fix;
and VOR Federal airway V-34 between the CREAM Fix and the Sandy
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Point VOR/DME. Additionally, the FAA proposes to remove the BRUIN, NY,
WP from the route's part 71 description as it is a turn of less than
one degree.
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 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes.
* * * * *
T-291 Tar River, NC (TYI) to Albany, NY (ALB) [Amended]
Tar River, NC (TYI) VORTAC (Lat. 35[deg]58'36.21'' N, long. 077[deg]42'13.43'' W)
COUPN, VA WP (Lat. 36[deg]42'50.83'' N, long. 077[deg]00'44.04'' W)
Harcum, VA (HCM) VORTAC (Lat. 37[deg]26'55.18'' N, long. 076[deg]42'40.87'' W)
COLIN, VA FIX (Lat. 38[deg]05'59.23'' N, long. 076[deg]39'50.85'' W)
SHLBK, MD WP (Lat. 38[deg]20'16.21'' N, long. 076[deg]26'10.51'' W)
LOUIE, MD WP (Lat. 38[deg]36'44.33'' N, long. 076[deg]18'04.37'' W)
GRACO, MD FIX (Lat. 38[deg]56'29.81'' N, long. 076[deg]11'59.22'' W)
BAABS, MD WP (Lat. 39[deg]22'01.36'' N, long. 076[deg]27'31.21'' W)
VINNY, PA FIX (Lat. 39[deg]45'16.64'' N, long. 076[deg]36'30.16'' W)
Harrisburg, PA (HAR) VORTAC (Lat. 40[deg]18'08.06'' N, long. 077[deg]04'10.41'' W)
Selinsgrove, PA (SEG) VOR/DME (Lat. 40[deg]47'27.09'' N, long. 076[deg]53'02.55'' W)
HYATT, PA FIX (Lat. 41[deg]01'24.47'' N, long. 076[deg]39'54.34'' W)
MEGSS, PA FIX (Lat. 41[deg]11'13.28'' N, long. 076[deg]12'41.02'' W)
LAAYK, PA FIX (Lat. 41[deg]28'32.64'' N, long. 075[deg]28'57.31'' W)
DANZI, NY WP (Lat. 42[deg]10'41.86'' N, long. 074[deg]57'24.19'' W)
Albany, NY (ALB) VORTAC (Lat. 42[deg]44'50.21'' N, long. 073[deg]48'11.46'' W)
* * * * * * *
T-314 Kingston, NY (IGN) to Kennebunk, ME (ENE) [Amended]
Kingston, NY (IGN) VOR/DME (Lat. 41[deg]39'55.63'' N, long. 073[deg]49'20.06'' W)
PAWLN, NY FIX (Lat. 41[deg]46'11.51'' N, long. 073[deg]36'02.64'' W)
SASHA, MA FIX (Lat. 42[deg]07'58.70'' N, long. 073[deg]08'55.39'' W)
Barnes, MA (BAF) VORTAC (Lat. 42[deg]09'43.05'' N, long. 072[deg]42'58.32'' W)
Gardner, MA (GDM) VOR/DME (Lat. 42[deg]32'45.32'' N, long. 072[deg]03'29.48'' W)
Kennebunk, ME (ENE) VOR/DME (Lat. 43[deg]25'32.42'' N, long. 070[deg]36'48.69'' W)
* * * * * * *
T-434 SCAAM, PA to NECCK, NJ [New]
SCAAM, PA FIX (Lat. 41[deg]11'37.46'' N, long. 077[deg]58'15.20'' W)
HYATT, PA FIX (Lat. 41[deg]01'24.47'' N, long. 076[deg]39'54.34'' W)
BEERS, PA FIX (Lat. 40[deg]52'47.50'' N, long. 075[deg]27'37.36'' W)
Solberg, NJ (SBJ) VOR/DME (Lat. 40[deg]34'58.96'' N, long. 074[deg]44'30.45'' W)
TYKES, NJ FIX (Lat. 40[deg]17'22.38'' N, long. 074[deg]23'06.13'' W)
NECCK, NJ FIX (Lat. 40[deg]18'41.79'' N, long. 074[deg]09'35.79'' W)
* * * * * * *
T-454 SCAAM, PA to NWTON, NJ [New]
SCAAM, PA FIX (Lat. 41[deg]11'37.46'' N, long. 077[deg]58'15.20'' W)
FAVUM, PA FIX (Lat. 41[deg]15'59.17'' N, long. 077[deg]35'42.32'' W)
Williamsport, PA (FQM) VOR/DME (Lat. 41[deg]20'18.81'' N, long. 076[deg]46'29.52'' W)
Wilkes-Barre, PA (LVZ) VORTAC (Lat. 41[deg]16'22.08'' N, long. 075[deg]41'22.08'' W)
NWTON, NJ FIX (Lat. 40[deg]59'45.19'' N, long. 074[deg]52'09.21'' W)
* * * * * * *
T-458 STUBN, NY to Boston, MA (BOS) [New]
STUBN, NY WP (Lat. 42[deg]05'38.58'' N, long. 077[deg]01'28.68'' W)
Binghamton, NY (CFB) VOR/DME (Lat. 42[deg]09'26.97'' N, long. 076[deg]08'11.30'' W)
DANZI, NY WP (Lat. 42[deg]10'41.86'' N, long. 074[deg]57'24.19'' W)
Chester, MA (CTR) VOR/DME (Lat. 42[deg]17'28.75'' N, long. 072[deg]56'57.82'' W)
SPENO, MA FIX (Lat. 42[deg]16'48.55'' N, long. 072[deg]09'14.70'' W)
GLYDE, MA FIX (Lat. 42[deg]16'03.84'' N, long. 071[deg]48'42.76'' W)
Boston, MA (BOS) VOR/DME (Lat. 42[deg]21'26.82'' N, long. 070[deg]59'22.37'' W)
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* * * * * * *
T-634 VIBRU, NY to Sandy Point, RI (SEY) [Amended]
VIBRU, NY WP (Lat. 44[deg]20'21.30'' N, long. 076[deg]01'19.96'' W)
Watertown, NY (ART) VORTAC (Lat. 43[deg]57'07.67'' N, long. 076[deg]03'52.66'' W)
Syracuse, NY (SYR) VORTAC (Lat. 43[deg]09'37.87'' N, long. 076[deg]12'16.41'' W)
STODA, NY FIX (Lat. 43[deg]07'00.20'' N, long. 075[deg]51'21.23'' W)
RAHKS, NY FIX (Lat. 42[deg]27'59.28'' N, long. 075[deg]14'21.68'' W)
DANZI, NY WP (Lat. 42[deg]10'41.86'' N, long. 074[deg]57'24.19'' W)
WEETS, NY FIX (Lat. 41[deg]51'26.98'' N, long. 074[deg]11'51.51'' W)
Kingston, NY (IGN) VOR/DME (Lat. 41[deg]39'55.63'' N, long. 073[deg]49'20.06'' W)
CASSH, NY FIX (Lat. 41[deg]35'38.16'' N, long. 073[deg]42'17.07'' W)
Carmel, NY (CMK) VOR/DME (Lat. 41[deg]16'48.32'' N, long. 073[deg]34'52.78'' W)
CREAM, NY FIX (Lat. 41[deg]08'55.85'' N, long. 072[deg]31'18.32'' W)
Sandy Point, RI (SEY) VOR/DME (Lat. 41[deg]10'02.77'' N, long. 071[deg]34'33.91'' W)
* * * * *
Issued in Washington, DC, on December 12, 2023.
Frank Lias,
Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2023-27658 Filed 12-15-23; 8:45 am]
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