Establishment and Amendment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes; Eastern United States, 15011-15014 [2024-04332]
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Federal Aviation Administration
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 modifies the
Air Traffic Service (ATS) route structure
as necessary to preserve the safe and
efficient flow of air traffic within the
NAS.
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2023–1835; Airspace
Docket No. 23–AEA–10]
RIN 2120–AA66
Establishment and Amendment of
United States Area Navigation (RNAV)
Routes; Eastern United States
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action establishes one
United States Area Navigation (RNAV)
Q-route, four RNAV T-routes, and
amends one RNAV T-route in the
eastern United States. This action
supports FAA’s Next Generation Air
Transportation System (NextGen) efforts
to provide a modern RNAV route
structure to improve the safety and
efficiency of the National Airspace
System (NAS).
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, May 16,
2024. The Director of the Federal
Register approves this incorporation by
reference action under 1 CFR part 51,
subject to the annual revision of FAA
Order JO 7400.11 and publication of
conforming amendments.
ADDRESSES: A copy of the Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), all
comments received, this final rule, and
all background material may be viewed
online at www.regulations.gov using the
FAA Docket number. Electronic
retrieval help and guidelines are
available on the website. It is available
24 hours each day, 365 days each year.
FAA Order JO 7400.11H, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, and
subsequent amendments can be viewed
online at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/
publications/. You may also contact the
Rules and Regulations Group, Office of
Policy, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
SUMMARY:
ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with RULES1
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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Further, in the NPRM’s description of
RNAV Routes Q–232, T–335, and T–
432, the FAA incorrectly listed the
NEION, NJ; HAWLY, PA; and CORTA,
PA route points as waypoints (WP).
These three route points are identified
as a Fix in the National Airspace System
Resource (NASR) database and charted
as a Fix accordingly. This final rule
corrects these errors.
Incorporation by Reference
United States Area Navigation routes
(Q-routes) are published in paragraph
2006 and United States Area Navigation
(T-routes) are published in paragraph
6011 of FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points,
which is incorporated by reference in 14
CFR 71.1 on an annual basis. This
document amends the current version of
that order, FAA Order JO 7400.11H,
dated August 11, 2023, and effective
September 15, 2023. FAA Order JO
7400.11H is publicly available as listed
in the ADDRESSES section of this
document. These amendments will be
published in the next update to FAA
Order JO 7400.11.
FAA Order JO 7400.11H lists Class A,
B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic
service routes, and reporting points.
History
The Rule
The FAA published a NPRM for
Docket No. FAA 2023–1835 in the
Federal Register (88 FR 68516; October
4, 2023), proposing to establish seven
RNAV routes and amend one RNAV
route in the eastern United States.
Interested parties were invited to
participate in this rulemaking effort by
submitting written comments on the
proposal to the FAA. No comments
were received.
This action amends 14 CFR part 71 by
establishing one RNAV Q-route, four
RNAV T-routes, and amending one
RNAV T-route in the eastern United
States. This action supports FAA
NextGen efforts to provide a modern
RNAV route structure to improve the
safety and efficiency of the NAS. The
amendments are described below.
Q–232: Q–232 is a new RNAV route
that extends between the STUBN, NY,
WP and the NEION, NJ, Fix. RNAV
route Q–232 overlays a portion of Jet
Route J–132 between the Elmira, NY
(ULW), Very High Frequency
Omnidirectional Range/Distance
Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) and
the CORDS, PA, Fix, and Jet Route J–223
between the CORDS Fix and the NEION
Fix.
T–303: T–303 is a new RNAV route
that extends between the Kinston, NC
(ISO), VOR/Tactical Air Navigation
(VORTAC) and the Boston, MA (BOS),
VOR/DME. RNAV route T–303 overlays
a portion of VOR Federal Airway V–1
between the Kinston VORTAC and the
Boston VOR/DME.
Differences From the NPRM
The NPRM published for Docket No.
FAA–2023–1835 in the Federal Register
(88 FR 68516; October 4, 2023)
contained a typographical error in the
summary section. The summary section
stated that the NPRM was proposing to
establish three RNAV Q-routes, five
RNAV T-routes, and amend one RNAV
T-route. This should have stated that it
was proposing to establish three RNAV
Q-routes, four RNAV T-routes, and
amend one RNAV T-route. Additionally,
since publishing the NPRM, the FAA
decided to postpone the establishment
of RNAV Routes Q–221 and Q–227.
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T–307: T–307 is a new RNAV route
that extends between the PEARS, NC,
Fix and the Syracuse, NY (SYR),
VORTAC. RNAV route T–307 overlays a
portion of VOR Federal Airway V–139
between the PEARS Fix and the Sea Isle,
NJ (SIE), VORTAC; VOR Federal Airway
V–166 between the Sea Isle VORTAC
and the BRIEF, NJ, Fix; VOR Federal
Airway V–184 between the PADRE, PA,
Fix and the Philipsburg, PA (PSB),
VORTAC; and VOR Federal Airway V–
35 between the Philipsburg VORTAC
and the Syracuse VORTAC.
T–335: T–335 is a new RNAV route
that extends between the ZJAAY, MD,
WP and the Syracuse, NY (SYR),
VORTAC. RNAV route T–335 overlays
VOR Federal Airway V–29 between the
ZJAAY WP, which is co-located with
the Snow Hill, MD (SWL), VORTAC,
and the Syracuse VORTAC.
T–432: T–432 is a new RNAV route
that extends between the STUBN, NY,
WP and the NEION, NJ, Fix. RNAV
route T–432 overlays VOR Federal
Airway V–36 between the STUBN WP,
which is co-located with the Elmira, NY
(ULW), VOR/DME, and the NEION Fix.
T–705: Prior to this final rule, T–705
extended between the DANZI, NY, WP
and the MUTNA, NY, WP. The airway
segment between the DANZI WP and
the CODDI, NY, FIX is removed.
Additionally, T–705 is extended to the
southeast between the CODDI Fix and
the Nantucket, MA (ACK), VOR/DME.
As amended, T–705 is changed to now
extend between the Nantucket VOR/
DME and the MUTNA WP. The
amended route segment of T–705
overlays portions of VOR Federal
Airway V–46 between the Nantucket
VOR/DME and the Calverton, NY (CCC),
VOR/DME, and VOR Federal Airway V–
44 between the BELTT, NY, Fix and the
Pawling, NY (PWL), VOR/DME. The full
T–705 route description is listed in the
amendments to part 71 as set forth
below.
Regulatory Notices and Analyses
The FAA has determined that this
regulation only involves an established
body of technical regulations for which
frequent and routine amendments are
necessary to keep them operationally
current. It, therefore: (1) is not a
‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a
‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3)
does not warrant preparation of a
regulatory evaluation as the anticipated
impact is so minimal. Since this is a
routine matter that only affects air traffic
procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this rule, when
promulgated, does not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
71.15, Designation of jet routes and VOR
Federal airways). . .’’. As such, this
airspace action is not expected to cause
any potentially significant
environmental impacts. In accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1F,
paragraph 5–2 regarding Extraordinary
Circumstances, the FAA has reviewed
this action for factors and circumstances
in which a normally categorically
excluded action may have a significant
environmental impact requiring further
analysis. Accordingly, the FAA has
determined that no extraordinary
circumstances exist that warrant
preparation of an environmental
assessment or environmental impact
study.
Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this
action of establishing one RNAV Qroute, four RNAV T-routes, and
amending one RNAV T-route in the
eastern United States which supports
FAA’s NextGen efforts, qualifies for
categorical exclusion under the National
Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C.
4321 et seq.) and its implementing
regulations at 40 CFR part 1500, and in
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F,
‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures,’’ paragraph 5–6.5a, which
categorically excludes from further
environmental impact review
rulemaking actions that designate or
modify classes of airspace areas,
airways, routes, and reporting points
(see 14 CFR part 71, Designation of
Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace Areas;
Air Traffic Service Routes; and
Reporting Points); and paragraph 5–
6.5b, which categorically excludes from
further environmental impact review
‘‘Actions regarding establishment of jet
routes and Federal airways (see 14 CFR
The Amendment
Q–232 STUBN, NY to NEION, NJ [New]
STUBN, NY
WP
CORDS, PA
FIX
NEION, NJ
FIX
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Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (air).
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
REPORTING POINTS
1. The authority citation for 14 CFR
part 71 continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103,
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
§ 71.1
[Amended]
2. The incorporation by reference in
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO 7400.11H,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 11, 2023, and
effective September 15, 2023, is
amended as follows:
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Paragraph 2006. United States Area
Navigation Routes.
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Paragraph 6011 United States Area
Navigation Routes.
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T–303 Kinston, NC (ISO) to Boston, MA (BOS) [New]
Kinston, NC (ISO)
VORTAC
(Lat. 35°22′15.41″ N, long. 077°33′29.94″ W)
KOHLS, NC
WP
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Norfolk, VA (ORF)
VORTAC
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OUTLA, VA
WP
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JAMIE, VA
FIX
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MAGGO, MD
FIX
(Lat. 37°58′58.48″ N, long. 075°44′01.39″ W)
TRPOD, MD
WP
(Lat. 38°20′20.33″ N, long. 075°32′01.85″ W)
Waterloo, DE (ATR)
VOR/DME
(Lat. 38°48′35.32″ N, long. 075°12′40.76″ W)
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T–307 PEARS, NC to Syracuse, NY (SYR)
PEARS, NC
FIX
Norfolk, VA (ORF)
VORTAC
OUTLA, VA
WP
DUNFE, VA
FIX
ZJAAY, MD
WP
CBEAV, MD
FIX
WNSTN, NJ
WP
BRIEF, NJ
FIX
TEBEE, NJ
FIX
CHAZR, DE
WP
APEER, MD
WP
REESY, PA
WP
PADRE, PA
FIX
DELRO, PA
FIX
Harrisburg, PA (HAR)
VORTAC
PYCAT, PA
FIX
MCMAN, PA
FIX
RASHE, PA
FIX
Philipsburg, PA (PSB)
VORTAC
DLMAR, PA
WP
STUBN, NY
WP
Syracuse, NY (SYR)
VORTAC
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T–335 ZJAAY, MD to Syracuse, NY (SYR)
ZJAAY, MD
WP
TRPOD, MD
WP
EZIZI, DE
FIX
Smyrna, DE (ENO)
VORTAC
Dupont, DE (DQO)
VORTAC
MARQI, PA
WP
Pottstown, PA (PTW)
VORTAC
East Texas, PA (ETX)
VOR/DME
WLKES, PA
WP
Binghamton, PA (CFB)
VOR/DME
CORTA, PA
FIX
Syracuse, NY (SYR)
VORTAC
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T–432 STUBN, NY to NEION, NJ [New]
STUBN, NY
WP
BNELE, PA
WP
HAWLY, PA
FIX
NEION, NJ
FIX
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T–705 Nantucket, MA (ACK) to MUTNA,
Nantucket, MA (ACK)
VOR/DME
LIBBE, NY
FIX
ORCHA, NY
WP
Calverton, NY (CCC)
VOR/DME
Bridgeport, CT (BDR)
VOR/DME
LOVES, CT
FIX
PAWLN, NY
FIX
CYPER, NY
FIX
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Issued in Washington, DC, on February 26,
2024.
Frank Lias,
Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2024–04332 Filed 2–29–24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
[Docket No. FAA–2023–2340; Airspace
Docket No. 23–AGL–38]
RIN 2120–AA66
Amendment of Class E Airspace;
Danville, IL
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action amends the Class
E airspace at Danville, IL. This action is
the result of an airspace review
conducted due to the decommissioning
of the Danville very high frequency
omnidirectional range (VOR) as part of
the VOR Minimum Operating Network
(MON) Program. The name and
geographic coordinates of the airport are
also being updated to coincide with the
FAA’s aeronautical database. This
action brings the airspace into
compliance with FAA orders to support
instrument flight rule (IFR) operations.
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, May 16,
2024. The Director of the Federal
Register approves this incorporation by
reference action under 1 CFR part 51,
subject to the annual revision of FAA
Order JO 7400.11 and publication of
conforming amendments.
ADDRESSES: A copy of the Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), all
comments received, this final rule, and
all background material may be viewed
online at www.regulations.gov using the
FAA Docket number. Electronic
retrieval help and guidelines are
available on the website. It is available
24 hours each day, 365 days each year.
FAA Order JO 7400.11H, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, and
subsequent amendments can be viewed
online at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/
publications/. You may also contact the
Rules and Regulations Group, Office of
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Policy, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267–8783.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation
Administration, Operations Support
Group, Central Service Center, 10101
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX
76177; telephone (817) 222–5711.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Authority for This Rulemaking
14 CFR Part 71
SUMMARY:
(Lat.
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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 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
Class E airspace extending upward from
700 feet above the surface at Vermilion
Regional Airport, Danville, IL, to
support IFR operations at this airport.
History
The FAA published an NPRM for
Docket No. FAA–2023–2340 in the
Federal Register (88 FR 87731;
December 19, 2023) proposing to amend
the Class E airspace at Danville, IL.
Interested parties were invited to
participate in this rulemaking effort by
submitting written comments on the
proposal to the FAA. No comments
were received.
Incorporation by Reference
Class E airspace designations are
published in paragraph 6005 of FAA
Order JO 7400.11, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points,
which is incorporated by reference in 14
CFR 71.1 on an annual basis. This
document amends the current version of
that order, FAA Order JO 7400.11H,
dated August 11, 2023, and effective
September 15, 2023. FAA Order JO
7400.11H is publicly available as listed
in the ADDRESSES section of this
document. These amendments will be
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Order JO 7400.11.
FAA Order JO 7400.11H lists Class A,
B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic
service routes, and reporting points.
The Rule
This amendment to 14 CFR part 71
modifies the Class E airspace extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface
to within a 6.6-mile (increased from a
6.5-mile) radius of Vermilion Regional
Airport, Danville, IL; updates the name
(previously Vermilion County Airport)
and geographic coordinates of the
airport to coincide with the FAA’s
aeronautical database; and removes the
city associated with the airport from the
header to comply with changes to FAA
Order JO 7400.2P, Procedures for
Handling Airspace Matters.
Regulatory Notices and Analyses
The FAA has determined that this
regulation only involves an established
body of technical regulations for which
frequent and routine amendments are
necessary to keep them operationally
current. It, therefore: (1) is not a
‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a
‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3)
does not warrant preparation of a
regulatory evaluation as the anticipated
impact is so minimal. Since this is a
routine matter that only affects air traffic
procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this rule, when
promulgated, does not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this
action qualifies for categorical exclusion
under the National Environmental
Policy Act in accordance with FAA
Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental
Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’
paragraph 5–6.5.a. This airspace action
is not expected to cause any potentially
significant environmental impacts, and
no extraordinary circumstances exist
that warrant preparation of an
environmental assessment.
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (air).
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2023-1835; Airspace Docket No. 23-AEA-10]
RIN 2120-AA66
Establishment and Amendment of United States Area Navigation
(RNAV) Routes; Eastern United States
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action establishes one United States Area Navigation
(RNAV) Q-route, four RNAV T-routes, and amends one RNAV T-route in the
eastern United States. This action supports FAA's Next Generation Air
Transportation System (NextGen) efforts to provide a modern RNAV route
structure to improve the safety and efficiency of the National Airspace
System (NAS).
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, May 16, 2024. The Director of the
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under
1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order JO 7400.11
and publication of conforming amendments.
ADDRESSES: A copy of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), all
comments received, this final rule, and all background material may be
viewed online at www.regulations.gov using the FAA Docket number.
Electronic retrieval help and guidelines are available on the website.
It is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year.
FAA Order JO 7400.11H, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points,
and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. You may also contact the Rules and
Regulations Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration,
800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Vidis, Rules and Regulations
Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Authority for This Rulemaking
The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106
describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's
authority. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described
in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section,
the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of
the airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the
efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority as it modifies the Air Traffic Service (ATS) route structure
as necessary to preserve the safe and efficient flow of air traffic
within the NAS.
History
The FAA published a NPRM for Docket No. FAA 2023-1835 in the
Federal Register (88 FR 68516; October 4, 2023), proposing to establish
seven RNAV routes and amend one RNAV route in the eastern United
States. Interested parties were invited to participate in this
rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the
FAA. No comments were received.
Differences From the NPRM
The NPRM published for Docket No. FAA-2023-1835 in the Federal
Register (88 FR 68516; October 4, 2023) contained a typographical error
in the summary section. The summary section stated that the NPRM was
proposing to establish three RNAV Q-routes, five RNAV T-routes, and
amend one RNAV T-route. This should have stated that it was proposing
to establish three RNAV Q-routes, four RNAV T-routes, and amend one
RNAV T-route. Additionally, since publishing the NPRM, the FAA decided
to postpone the establishment of RNAV Routes Q-221 and Q-227.
Further, in the NPRM's description of RNAV Routes Q-232, T-335, and
T-432, the FAA incorrectly listed the NEION, NJ; HAWLY, PA; and CORTA,
PA route points as waypoints (WP). These three route points are
identified as a Fix in the National Airspace System Resource (NASR)
database and charted as a Fix accordingly. This final rule corrects
these errors.
Incorporation by Reference
United States Area Navigation routes (Q-routes) are published in
paragraph 2006 and United States Area Navigation (T-routes) are
published in paragraph 6011 of FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, which is incorporated by reference
in 14 CFR 71.1 on an annual basis. This document amends the current
version of that order, FAA Order JO 7400.11H, dated August 11, 2023,
and effective September 15, 2023. FAA Order JO 7400.11H is publicly
available as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document. These
amendments will be published in the next update to FAA Order JO
7400.11.
FAA Order JO 7400.11H lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
air traffic service routes, and reporting points.
The Rule
This action amends 14 CFR part 71 by establishing one RNAV Q-route,
four RNAV T-routes, and amending one RNAV T-route in the eastern United
States. This action supports FAA NextGen efforts to provide a modern
RNAV route structure to improve the safety and efficiency of the NAS.
The amendments are described below.
Q-232: Q-232 is a new RNAV route that extends between the STUBN,
NY, WP and the NEION, NJ, Fix. RNAV route Q-232 overlays a portion of
Jet Route J-132 between the Elmira, NY (ULW), Very High Frequency
Omnidirectional Range/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) and the
CORDS, PA, Fix, and Jet Route J-223 between the CORDS Fix and the NEION
Fix.
T-303: T-303 is a new RNAV route that extends between the Kinston,
NC (ISO), VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) and the Boston, MA
(BOS), VOR/DME. RNAV route T-303 overlays a portion of VOR Federal
Airway V-1 between the Kinston VORTAC and the Boston VOR/DME.
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T-307: T-307 is a new RNAV route that extends between the PEARS,
NC, Fix and the Syracuse, NY (SYR), VORTAC. RNAV route T-307 overlays a
portion of VOR Federal Airway V-139 between the PEARS Fix and the Sea
Isle, NJ (SIE), VORTAC; VOR Federal Airway V-166 between the Sea Isle
VORTAC and the BRIEF, NJ, Fix; VOR Federal Airway V-184 between the
PADRE, PA, Fix and the Philipsburg, PA (PSB), VORTAC; and VOR Federal
Airway V-35 between the Philipsburg VORTAC and the Syracuse VORTAC.
T-335: T-335 is a new RNAV route that extends between the ZJAAY,
MD, WP and the Syracuse, NY (SYR), VORTAC. RNAV route T-335 overlays
VOR Federal Airway V-29 between the ZJAAY WP, which is co-located with
the Snow Hill, MD (SWL), VORTAC, and the Syracuse VORTAC.
T-432: T-432 is a new RNAV route that extends between the STUBN,
NY, WP and the NEION, NJ, Fix. RNAV route T-432 overlays VOR Federal
Airway V-36 between the STUBN WP, which is co-located with the Elmira,
NY (ULW), VOR/DME, and the NEION Fix.
T-705: Prior to this final rule, T-705 extended between the DANZI,
NY, WP and the MUTNA, NY, WP. The airway segment between the DANZI WP
and the CODDI, NY, FIX is removed. Additionally, T-705 is extended to
the southeast between the CODDI Fix and the Nantucket, MA (ACK), VOR/
DME. As amended, T-705 is changed to now extend between the Nantucket
VOR/DME and the MUTNA WP. The amended route segment of T-705 overlays
portions of VOR Federal Airway V-46 between the Nantucket VOR/DME and
the Calverton, NY (CCC), VOR/DME, and VOR Federal Airway V-44 between
the BELTT, NY, Fix and the Pawling, NY (PWL), VOR/DME. The full T-705
route description is listed in the amendments to part 71 as set forth
below.
Regulatory Notices and Analyses
The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current.
It, therefore: (1) is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979);
and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the
anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that
only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified
that this rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of
the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this action of establishing one RNAV Q-
route, four RNAV T-routes, and amending one RNAV T-route in the eastern
United States which supports FAA's NextGen efforts, qualifies for
categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act (42
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and its implementing regulations at 40 CFR part
1500, and in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental
Impacts: Policies and Procedures,'' paragraph 5-6.5a, which
categorically excludes from further environmental impact review
rulemaking actions that designate or modify classes of airspace areas,
airways, routes, and reporting points (see 14 CFR part 71, Designation
of Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace Areas; Air Traffic Service Routes;
and Reporting Points); and paragraph 5-6.5b, which categorically
excludes from further environmental impact review ``Actions regarding
establishment of jet routes and Federal airways (see 14 CFR 71.15,
Designation of jet routes and VOR Federal airways). . .''. As such,
this airspace action is not expected to cause any potentially
significant environmental impacts. In accordance with FAA Order
1050.1F, paragraph 5-2 regarding Extraordinary Circumstances, the FAA
has reviewed this action for factors and circumstances in which a
normally categorically excluded action may have a significant
environmental impact requiring further analysis. Accordingly, the FAA
has determined that no extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant
preparation of an environmental assessment or environmental impact
study.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).
The Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS
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1. The authority citation for 14 CFR part 71 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O.
10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.
Sec. 71.1 [Amended]
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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO
7400.11H, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 11,
2023, and effective September 15, 2023, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 2006. United States Area Navigation Routes.
* * * * *
Q-232 STUBN, NY to NEION, NJ [New]
STUBN, NY WP (Lat. 42[deg]05'38.58'' N, long. 077[deg]01'28.68'' W)
CORDS, PA FIX (Lat. 41[deg]34'11.04'' N, long. 075[deg]08'23.50'' W)
NEION, NJ FIX (Lat. 41[deg]13'41.21'' N, long. 074[deg]34'50.78'' W)
* * * * *
Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes.
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T-303 Kinston, NC (ISO) to Boston, MA (BOS) [New]
Kinston, NC (ISO) VORTAC (Lat. 35[deg]22'15.41'' N, long. 077[deg]33'29.94'' W)
KOHLS, NC WP (Lat. 36[deg]22'17.76'' N, long. 076[deg]52'21.48'' W)
Norfolk, VA (ORF) VORTAC (Lat. 36[deg]53'30.86'' N, long. 076[deg]12'01.18'' W)
OUTLA, VA WP (Lat. 37[deg]20'45.48'' N, long. 075[deg]59'54.08'' W)
JAMIE, VA FIX (Lat. 37[deg]36'20.58'' N, long. 075[deg]57'48.81'' W)
MAGGO, MD FIX (Lat. 37[deg]58'58.48'' N, long. 075[deg]44'01.39'' W)
TRPOD, MD WP (Lat. 38[deg]20'20.33'' N, long. 075[deg]32'01.85'' W)
Waterloo, DE (ATR) VOR/DME (Lat. 38[deg]48'35.32'' N, long. 075[deg]12'40.76'' W)
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LEEAH, NJ FIX (Lat. 39[deg]15'39.27'' N, long. 074[deg]57'11.01'' W)
DIXIE, NJ FIX (Lat. 40[deg]05'57.72'' N, long. 074[deg]09'52.17'' W)
Kennedy, NY (JFK) VOR/DME (Lat. 40[deg]37'58.38'' N, long. 073[deg]46'17.01'' W)
Deer Park, NY (DPK) VOR/DME (Lat. 40[deg]47'30.30'' N, long. 073[deg]18'13.17'' W)
Madison, CT (MAD) VOR/DME (Lat. 41[deg]18'49.90'' N, long. 072[deg]41'31.93'' W)
Hartford, CT (HFD) VOR/DME (Lat. 41[deg]38'27.98'' N, long. 072[deg]32'50.70'' W)
GRAYM, MA FIX (Lat. 42[deg]06'04.27'' N, long. 072[deg]01'53.49'' W)
GRIPE, MA FIX (Lat. 42[deg]08'08.87'' N, long. 071[deg]54'32.47'' W)
Boston, MA (BOS) VOR/DME (Lat. 42[deg]21'26.82'' N, long. 070[deg]59'22.37'' W)
* * * * *
T-307 PEARS, NC to Syracuse, NY (SYR) [New]
PEARS, NC FIX (Lat. 35[deg]47'12.36'' N, long. 076[deg]57'01.97'' W)
Norfolk, VA (ORF) VORTAC (Lat. 36[deg]53'30.86'' N, long. 076[deg]12'01.18'' W)
OUTLA, VA WP (Lat. 37[deg]20'45.48'' N, long. 075[deg]59'54.08'' W)
DUNFE, VA FIX (Lat. 37[deg]53'18.83'' N, long. 075[deg]35'29.39'' W)
ZJAAY, MD WP (Lat. 38[deg]03'09.95'' N, long. 075[deg]26'34.27'' W)
CBEAV, MD FIX (Lat. 38[deg]22'19.01'' N, long. 075[deg]15'53.18'' W)
WNSTN, NJ WP (Lat. 39[deg]05'43.81'' N, long. 074[deg]48'01.20'' W)
BRIEF, NJ FIX (Lat. 39[deg]26'55.21'' N, long. 075[deg]07'39.69'' W)
TEBEE, NJ FIX (Lat. 39[deg]30'13.97'' N, long. 075[deg]19'37.19'' W)
CHAZR, DE WP (Lat. 39[deg]29'28.14'' N, long. 075[deg]44'28.13'' W)
APEER, MD WP (Lat. 39[deg]37'32.94'' N, long. 075[deg]50'25.39'' W)
REESY, PA WP (Lat. 39[deg]45'27.94'' N, long. 075[deg]52'07.09'' W)
PADRE, PA FIX (Lat. 39[deg]56'16.67'' N, long. 076[deg]03'18.63'' W)
DELRO, PA FIX (Lat. 39[deg]57'55.71'' N, long. 076[deg]37'31.24'' W)
Harrisburg, PA (HAR) VORTAC (Lat. 40[deg]18'08.06'' N, long. 077[deg]04'10.41'' W)
PYCAT, PA FIX (Lat. 40[deg]26'46.60'' N, long. 077[deg]17'21.35'' W)
MCMAN, PA FIX (Lat. 40[deg]38'16.11'' N, long. 077[deg]34'14.31'' W)
RASHE, PA FIX (Lat. 40[deg]40'36.04'' N, long. 077[deg]38'38.94'' W)
Philipsburg, PA (PSB) VORTAC (Lat. 40[deg]54'58.53'' N, long. 077[deg]59'33.78'' W)
DLMAR, PA WP (Lat. 41[deg]41'42.56'' N, long. 077[deg]25'11.02'' W)
STUBN, NY WP (Lat. 42[deg]05'38.58'' N, long. 077[deg]01'28.68'' W)
Syracuse, NY (SYR) VORTAC (Lat. 43[deg]09'37.87'' N, long. 076[deg]12'16.41'' W)
* * * * *
T-335 ZJAAY, MD to Syracuse, NY (SYR) [New]
ZJAAY, MD WP (Lat. 38[deg]03'09.95'' N, long. 075[deg]26'34.27'' W)
TRPOD, MD WP (Lat. 38[deg]20'20.33'' N, long. 075[deg]32'01.85'' W)
EZIZI, DE FIX (Lat. 38[deg]36'12.96'' N, long. 075[deg]30'38.10'' W)
Smyrna, DE (ENO) VORTAC (Lat. 39[deg]13'53.93'' N, long. 075[deg]30'57.49'' W)
Dupont, DE (DQO) VORTAC (Lat. 39[deg]40'41.31'' N, long. 075[deg]36'25.51'' W)
MARQI, PA WP (Lat. 39[deg]55'22.30'' N, long. 075[deg]32'11.18'' W)
Pottstown, PA (PTW) VORTAC (Lat. 40[deg]13'20.04'' N, long. 075[deg]33'36.90'' W)
East Texas, PA (ETX) VOR/DME (Lat. 40[deg]34'51.74'' N, long. 075[deg]41'02.51'' W)
WLKES, PA WP (Lat. 41[deg]16'22.57'' N, long. 075[deg]41'21.60'' W)
Binghamton, PA (CFB) VOR/DME (Lat. 42[deg]09'26.97'' N, long. 076[deg]08'11.30'' W)
CORTA, PA FIX (Lat. 42[deg]40'25.65'' N, long. 076[deg]04'34.93'' W)
Syracuse, NY (SYR) VORTAC (Lat. 43[deg]09'37.87'' N, long. 076[deg]12'16.41'' W)
* * * * *
T-432 STUBN, NY to NEION, NJ [New]
STUBN, NY WP (Lat. 42[deg]05'38.58'' N, long. 077[deg]01'28.68'' W)
BNELE, PA WP (Lat. 41[deg]49'06.83'' N, long. 076[deg]03'04.46'' W)
HAWLY, PA FIX (Lat. 41[deg]32'23.31'' N, long. 075[deg]05'25.66'' W)
NEION, NJ FIX (Lat. 41[deg]13'41.21'' N, long. 074[deg]34'50.78'' W)
* * * * *
T-705 Nantucket, MA (ACK) to MUTNA, NY [Amended]
Nantucket, MA (ACK) VOR/DME (Lat. 41[deg]16'54.79'' N, long. 070[deg]01'36.16'' W)
LIBBE, NY FIX (Lat. 41[deg]00'15.86'' N, long. 071[deg]21'20.34'' W)
ORCHA, NY WP (Lat. 40[deg]54'55.46'' N, long. 072[deg]18'43.64'' W)
Calverton, NY (CCC) VOR/DME (Lat. 40[deg]55'46.63'' N, long. 072[deg]47'55.89'' W)
Bridgeport, CT (BDR) VOR/DME (Lat. 41[deg]09'38.54'' N, long. 073[deg]07'28.15'' W)
LOVES, CT FIX (Lat. 41[deg]32'19.64'' N, long. 073[deg]29'17.14'' W)
PAWLN, NY FIX (Lat. 41[deg]46'11.51'' N, long. 073[deg]36'02.64'' W)
CYPER, NY FIX (Lat. 42[deg]06'32.37'' N, long. 074[deg]16'25.52'' W)
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CODDI, NY FIX (Lat. 42[deg]22'52.15'' N, long. 075[deg]00'21.84'' W)
LAMMS, NY WP (Lat. 43[deg]01'35.30'' N, long. 075[deg]09'51.50'' W)
SRNAC, NY WP (Lat. 44[deg]23'05.00'' N, long. 074[deg]12'16.11'' W)
RIGID, NY WP (Lat. 44[deg]35'19.53'' N, long. 073[deg]44'34.07'' W)
PBERG, NY WP (Lat. 44[deg]42'06.25'' N, long. 073[deg]31'22.18'' W)
MUTNA, NY WP (Lat. 45[deg]00'20.84'' N, long. 073[deg]33'27.65'' W)
* * * * *
Issued in Washington, DC, on February 26, 2024.
Frank Lias,
Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2024-04332 Filed 2-29-24; 8:45 am]
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