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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 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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Thomaston-Upson County Airport, GA
(Lat. 32°57′18″ N, long. 84°15′51″ W)
That airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface within an 8.1-mile
radius of the Thomaston-Upson County
Airport and 3.7 miles on each side of the
118° bearing from the airport, extending from
the 8.1-mile radius to 9.8 miles southeast of
the airport.
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Issued in College Park, Georgia, on May 1,
2024.
Andreese C. Davis,
Manager, Airspace & Procedures Team South,
Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic
Organization.
[FR Doc. 2024–09868 Filed 5–14–24; 8:45 am]
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14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2024–1157; Airspace
Docket No. 24–AEA–2]
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RIN 2120–AA66
Establishment and Amendment of
Multiple United States Area Navigation
(RNAV) Routes; Eastern United States
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
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This action proposes to
establish United States Area Navigation
(RNAV) Route T–553 and amend RNAV
Routes T–356, T–358, and T–479 in the
eastern United States. This action
supports FAA 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: Comments must be received on
or before July 1, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified
by FAA Docket No. FAA–2024–1157
and Airspace Docket No. 24–AEA–2
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:
Brian Vidis, Rules and Regulations
Group, Office of Policy, Federal
Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington,
DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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The Proposal
The FAA is proposing an amendment
to 14 CFR part 71 to establish RNAV
Route T–553 and amend RNAV Routes
T–356, T–358, and T–479 in the eastern
United States. This action supports
continued FAA NextGen efforts to
provide a modern RNAV route structure
that improves the efficiency of the NAS.
The proposed RNAV route changes are
described below.
T–356: T–356 currently extends
between the TWIRK, MD, waypoint
(WP), and the WIGGZ, PA, WP. The
FAA proposes to extend T–356 to the
south between the Greensboro, NC
(GSO), Very High Frequency
Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air
Navigation (VORTAC) and the TWIRK
WP. The route would overlay VOR
Federal Airway V–143 between the
Greensboro VORTAC and the
Martinsburg, WV (MRB), VORTAC. The
proposed route extension would
provide RNAV connectivity between the
Greensboro, NC area and the
Washington, DC area. As amended, the
route would be changed to extend
between the Greensboro VORTAC and
the WIGGZ WP.
T–358: T–358 currently extends
between the Martinsburg, WV (MRB),
VORTAC and the Augusta, ME (AUG),
VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment
(VOR/DME). The FAA proposes to
extend T–358 to the south between the
Greensboro, NC (GSO), VORTAC and
the Martinsburg VORTAC. The route
would overlay VOR Federal Airway V–
143 between the Greensboro VORTAC
and the Martinsburg VORTAC. The
proposed route extension would
provide additional RNAV connectivity
between the Greensboro, NC area and
the Washington, DC area. As amended,
the route would be changed to extend
between the Greensboro VORTAC and
the Augusta VOR/DME.
T–479: T–479 currently extends
between the DNVIL, VA, WP and the
Elkins, WV (EKN), VORTAC. The FAA
proposes to remove the airway segment
between the DBRAH, VA, WP and the
Elkins VORTAC. RNAV navigation
connectivity between the DBRAH WP
and the Elkins VORTAC will be retained
as portion of the proposed new RNAV
Route T–553 in this docket.
Additionally, the FAA proposes to
extend T–479 to the west between the
DBRAH WP and the JARLO, WV, WP.
The proposed route extension would
overlay VOR Federal Airway V–258
between the Roanoke, VA (ROA), VOR/
DME and the Charleston, WV (HVQ),
VOR/DME. As amended, the route
would be changed to extend between
the DNVIL WP and the JARLO WP.
T–553: T–553 is a new RNAV route
proposed to extend between the
Greensboro, NC (GSO), VORTAC and
the Elkins, WV (EKN), VORTAC. The
proposed route would overlay VOR
Federal Airway V–103 between the
Greensboro VORTAC and the Elkins
VORTAC and provide RNAV
connectivity between the Greensboro,
NC area and the Elkins, WV area.
Regulatory Notices and Analyses
The FAA has determined that this
proposed regulation only involves an
established body of technical
regulations for which frequent and
T–356 Greensboro, NC (GSO) to WIGGZ,
Greensboro, NC (GSO)
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AIROW, VA
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ELLON, VA
FIX
Montebello, VA (MOL)
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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
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 6011 United States Area
Navigation Routes.
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5203, Internal Revenue Service, P.O.
Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station,
Washington, DC 20044.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Concerning the proposed regulations,
Livia Piccolo of the Office of Associate
Chief Counsel (Income Tax and
Accounting), at (202) 317–7007;
concerning submissions of comments or
a public hearing, Vivian Hayes, (202)
317–6901 (not toll-free numbers) or by
email at publichearings@irs.gov
(preferred).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Issued in Washington, DC, on April 29,
2024.
Frank Lias,
Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2024–09562 Filed 5–14–24; 8:45 am]
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Internal Revenue Service
26 CFR Part 1
[REG–133850–13]
RIN 1545–BN93
Interest Capitalization Requirements
for Improvements to Designated
Property
Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
Treasury.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
AGENCY:
This document contains
proposed regulations that would remove
the associated property rule and similar
rules from the existing regulations on
the interest capitalization requirements
for improvements to designated
property. In addition, this document
contains proposed regulations that
would modify the definition of
‘‘improvement’’ for purposes of
applying those existing regulations.
Lastly, this document contains proposed
regulations that would modify other
rules in those existing regulations in
light of the proposed removal of the
associated property rule. The proposed
regulations would affect taxpayers
making improvements to real or tangible
personal property that constitute the
production of designated property.
DATES: Written or electronic comments
and requests for a public hearing must
be received by July 15, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Commenters are strongly
encouraged to submit public comments
electronically via the Federal
eRulemaking Portal at https://
www.regulations.gov (indicate IRS and
REG–133850–13) by following the
online instructions for submitting
comments. Requests for a public hearing
must be submitted as prescribed in the
‘‘Comments and Requests for a Public
Hearing’’ section. Once submitted to the
Federal eRulemaking Portal, comments
cannot be edited or withdrawn. The
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Department) and the IRS will publish
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Background
This document proposes amendments
to § 1.263A–11(e)(1)(ii) and (iii) of the
Income Tax Regulations (26 CFR part 1)
to remove the ‘‘associated property
rule’’ and similar rules from the interest
capitalization requirements for
improvements that constitute the
production of property under section
263A(f) of the Internal Revenue Code
(Code). In addition, this document
proposes amendments to § 1.263A–11(f)
to clarify that § 1.263A–11(f) applies
only to property purchased and further
produced before it is placed in service.
Finally, this document proposes to
amend § 1.263A–8(d)(3) to update the
definition of ‘‘improvement’’ so that it is
consistent with the definition of
‘‘improvement’’, including the
exceptions, safe harbors, and elections
provided under § 1.263(a)–3.
Sections 263A(a) and (b) of the Code
generally require the capitalization of
direct and indirect costs of real or
tangible personal property produced by
the taxpayer. Under section 263A(g)(1)
and § 1.263A–8(d)(3), the term
‘‘produce’’ includes ‘‘improve.’’
Section 263A(f) contains rules for
capitalizing interest with respect to
certain property produced by the
taxpayer and for determining the
amount of interest required to be
capitalized. In general, section
263A(f)(1) limits capitalization to
interest that is paid or incurred during
the production period and that is
allocable to real property or certain
tangible personal property produced by
the taxpayer, referred to as ‘‘designated
property’’ in the section 263A
regulations. See § 1.263A–8(b)(1). Under
section 263A(f)(2)(A), in determining
the amount of interest required to be
capitalized to any property, (i) interest
on any indebtedness directly
attributable to production expenditures
with respect to the property is assigned
to the property, and (ii) interest on any
other indebtedness is assigned to the
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in clause (i) had not been incurred
(avoided cost method).
Section 1.263A–8(a) provides that
taxpayers must use the avoided cost
method described in § 1.263A–9 in
determining the amount of interest
required to be capitalized with respect
to the production of designated
property. Section 1.263A–9(a)(1)
explains that, under the avoided cost
method, any interest that the taxpayer
theoretically would have avoided if
accumulated production expenditures
(as defined in § 1.263A–11) (APEs) had
been used to repay or reduce the
taxpayer’s outstanding debt must be
capitalized. Under § 1.263A–11(a), APEs
generally mean the cumulative amount
of direct and indirect costs described in
section 263A(a) that are required to be
capitalized with respect to a unit of
property.
Section 1.263A–9(c) provides that, to
the extent a taxpayer’s APEs exceed
traced debt (that is, debt that is allocated
to APEs with respect to the unit of
property), the general formula for
determining the amount of interest that
must be capitalized is the average excess
expenditures multiplied by the
weighted average interest rate on the
debt during the time the production
occurs. A larger base of production
expenditures leads to more interest
capitalized.
Section 1.263A–11(e)(1)(i) provides
that, if an improvement constitutes the
production of designated property
under § 1.263A–8(d)(3), APEs with
respect to the improvement consist of
all direct and indirect costs required to
be capitalized with respect to the
improvement. In the case of an
improvement to a unit of real property
qualifying as the production of
designated property under § 1.263A–
8(d)(3), § 1.263A–11(e)(1)(ii) provides
that APEs include an allocable portion
of the cost of land, and for any
measurement period, the adjusted basis
of any existing structure, common
feature, or other property that is not
placed in service, or must be
temporarily withdrawn from service to
complete the improvement (associated
property) during any part of the
measurement period if the associated
property directly benefits the property
being improved, the associated property
directly benefits from the improvement,
or the improvement was incurred by
reason of the associated property
(associated property rule). In the case of
an improvement to a unit of tangible
personal property qualifying as the
production of designated property
under § 1.263A–8(d)(3), § 1.263A–
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 95 (Wednesday, May 15, 2024)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 42401-42404]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-09562]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2024-1157; Airspace Docket No. 24-AEA-2]
RIN 2120-AA66
Establishment and Amendment of Multiple 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 United States Area
Navigation (RNAV) Route T-553 and amend RNAV Routes T-356, T-358, and
T-479 in the eastern United States. This action supports FAA 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: Comments must be received on or before July 1, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2024-1157 and
Airspace Docket No. 24-AEA-2 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: 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 would modify the 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
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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 Route T-553 and amend RNAV Routes T-356, T-358, and T-479 in the
eastern United States. This action supports continued FAA NextGen
efforts to provide a modern RNAV route structure that improves the
efficiency of the NAS. The proposed RNAV route changes are described
below.
T-356: T-356 currently extends between the TWIRK, MD, waypoint
(WP), and the WIGGZ, PA, WP. The FAA proposes to extend T-356 to the
south between the Greensboro, NC (GSO), Very High Frequency
Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) and the TWIRK
WP. The route would overlay VOR Federal Airway V-143 between the
Greensboro VORTAC and the Martinsburg, WV (MRB), VORTAC. The proposed
route extension would provide RNAV connectivity between the Greensboro,
NC area and the Washington, DC area. As amended, the route would be
changed to extend between the Greensboro VORTAC and the WIGGZ WP.
T-358: T-358 currently extends between the Martinsburg, WV (MRB),
VORTAC and the Augusta, ME (AUG), VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment
(VOR/DME). The FAA proposes to extend T-358 to the south between the
Greensboro, NC (GSO), VORTAC and the Martinsburg VORTAC. The route
would overlay VOR Federal Airway V-143 between the Greensboro VORTAC
and the Martinsburg VORTAC. The proposed route extension would provide
additional RNAV connectivity between the Greensboro, NC area and the
Washington, DC area. As amended, the route would be changed to extend
between the Greensboro VORTAC and the Augusta VOR/DME.
T-479: T-479 currently extends between the DNVIL, VA, WP and the
Elkins, WV (EKN), VORTAC. The FAA proposes to remove the airway segment
between the DBRAH, VA, WP and the Elkins VORTAC. RNAV navigation
connectivity between the DBRAH WP and the Elkins VORTAC will be
retained as portion of the proposed new RNAV Route T-553 in this
docket. Additionally, the FAA proposes to extend T-479 to the west
between the DBRAH WP and the JARLO, WV, WP. The proposed route
extension would overlay VOR Federal Airway V-258 between the Roanoke,
VA (ROA), VOR/DME and the Charleston, WV (HVQ), VOR/DME. As amended,
the route would be changed to extend between the DNVIL WP and the JARLO
WP.
T-553: T-553 is a new RNAV route proposed to extend between the
Greensboro, NC (GSO), VORTAC and the Elkins, WV (EKN), VORTAC. The
proposed route would overlay VOR Federal Airway V-103 between the
Greensboro VORTAC and the Elkins VORTAC and provide RNAV connectivity
between the Greensboro, NC area and the Elkins, WV area.
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-356 Greensboro, NC (GSO) to WIGGZ, PA [Amended]
Greensboro, NC (GSO) VORTAC (Lat. 36[deg]02'44.50'' N, long. 079[deg]58'34.94'' W)
HURTT, VA FIX (Lat. 37[deg]05'57.34'' N, long. 079[deg]19'58.97'' W)
AIROW, VA WP (Lat. 37[deg]14'48.69'' N, long. 079[deg]13'47.48'' W)
ELLON, VA FIX (Lat. 37[deg]30'06.59'' N, long. 079[deg]11'13.79'' W)
Montebello, VA (MOL) VOR/DME (Lat. 37[deg]54'01.89'' N, long. 079[deg]06'24.80'' W)
CEROL, VA FIX (Lat. 38[deg]18'59.12'' N, long. 078[deg]47'38.77'' W)
KERRE, VA FIX (Lat. 38[deg]38'30.98'' N, long. 078[deg]31'56.58'' W)
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CPTAL, MD WP (Lat. 39[deg]32'16.02'' N, long. 077[deg]41'55.65'' W)
TWIRK, MD WP (Lat. 39[deg]34'36.70'' N, long. 077[deg]12'44.75'' W)
BRILA, MD WP (Lat. 39[deg]23'53.04'' N, long. 077[deg]08'31.89'' W)
WOOLY, MD FIX (Lat. 39[deg]20'19.18'' N, long. 077[deg]02'11.17'' W)
DROSA, MD WP (Lat. 39[deg]18'30.32'' N, long. 076[deg]58'06.22'' W)
OBWON, MD WP (Lat. 39[deg]11'54.69'' N, long. 076[deg]32'04.84'' W)
SWANN, MD FIX (Lat. 39[deg]09'05.28'' N, long. 076[deg]13'43.94'' W)
ODESA, MD FIX (Lat. 39[deg]29'29.00'' N, long. 075[deg]49'44.37'' 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)
FOLEZ, PA WP (Lat. 39[deg]55'32.76'' N, long. 075[deg]49'16.49'' W)
PIKKE, PA WP (Lat. 40[deg]05'27.21'' N, long. 075[deg]52'12.11'' W)
BOYER, PA FIX (Lat. 40[deg]16'36.84'' N, long. 076[deg]05'09.38'' W)
Ravine, PA (RAV) VORTAC (Lat. 40[deg]33'12.21'' N, long. 076[deg]35'57.77'' W)
Selinsgrove, PA (SEG) VOR/DME (Lat. 40[deg]47'27.09'' N, long. 076[deg]53'02.55'' W)
WIGGZ, PA WP (Lat. 41[deg]30'51.00'' N, long. 077[deg]58'52.00'' W)
* * * * *
T-358 Greensboro, NC (GSO) to Augusta, ME [Amended]
Greensboro, NC (GSO) VORTAC (Lat. 36[deg]02'44.50'' N, long. 079[deg]58'34.94'' W)
DUNCE, VA FIX (Lat. 36[deg]50'52.00'' N, long. 079[deg]29'18.20'' W)
HURTT, VA FIX (Lat. 37[deg]05'57.34'' N, long. 079[deg]19'58.97'' W)
AIROW, VA WP (Lat. 37[deg]14'48.69'' N, long. 079[deg]13'47.48'' W)
ELLON, VA FIX (Lat. 37[deg]30'06.59'' N, long. 079[deg]11'13.79'' W)
CLYFF, VA FIX (Lat. 37[deg]40'09.45'' N, long. 079[deg]09'12.76'' W)
Montebello, VA (MOL) VOR/DME (Lat. 37[deg]54'01.89'' N, long. 079[deg]06'24.80'' W)
CEROL, VA FIX (Lat. 38[deg]18'59.12'' N, long. 078[deg]47'38.77'' W)
LURAY, VA FIX (Lat. 38[deg]35'54.94'' N, long. 078[deg]34'00.23'' W)
KERRE, VA FIX (Lat. 38[deg]38'30.98'' N, long. 078[deg]31'56.58'' W)
Martinsburg, WV (MRB) VORTAC (Lat. 39[deg]23'08.06'' N, long. 077[deg]50'54.08'' W)
CPTAL, MD WP (Lat. 39[deg]32'16.02'' N, long. 077[deg]41'55.65'' W)
TWIRK, MD WP (Lat. 39[deg]34'36.70'' N, long. 077[deg]12'44.75'' W)
HAMRR, MD WP (Lat. 39[deg]30'03.42'' N, long. 076[deg]56'10.84'' W)
DANII, MD WP (Lat. 39[deg]17'46.42'' N, long. 076[deg]42'19.36'' W)
OBWON, MD WP (Lat. 39[deg]11'54.69'' N, long. 076[deg]32'04.84'' W)
SWANN, MD FIX (Lat. 39[deg]09'05.28'' N, long. 076[deg]13'43.94'' W)
Smyrna, DE (ENO) VORTAC (Lat. 39[deg]13'53.93'' N, long. 075[deg]30'57.49'' W)
AVALO, NJ FIX (Lat. 39[deg]16'54.52'' N, long. 074[deg]30'50.75'' W)
MANTA, NJ FIX (Lat. 39[deg]54'07.01'' N, long. 073[deg]32'31.63'' W)
BEADS, NY FIX (Lat. 40[deg]44'04.51'' N, long. 072[deg]32'34.21'' W)
ORCHA, NY WP (Lat. 40[deg]54'55.46'' N, long. 072[deg]18'43.64'' W)
JORDN, NY FIX (Lat. 41[deg]03'16.92'' N, long. 071[deg]54'52.66'' W)
Sandy Point, RI (SEY) VOR/DME (Lat. 41[deg]10'02.77'' N, long. 071[deg]34'33.91'' W)
BURDY, MA FIX (Lat. 41[deg]57'19.14'' N, long. 070[deg]57'07.45'' W)
HAVNS, OA WP (Lat. 42[deg]17'55.00'' N, long. 070[deg]27'42.00'' W)
GRGIO, MA WP (Lat. 42[deg]35'09.36'' N, long. 070[deg]33'54.40'' W)
LBSTA, MA FIX (Lat. 42[deg]48'00.00'' N, long. 070[deg]36'48.70'' W)
MESHL, ME FIX (Lat. 43[deg]19'12.07'' N, long. 070[deg]09'48.03'' W)
Augusta, ME (AUG) VOR/DME (Lat. 44[deg]19'12.07'' N, long. 069[deg]47'47.63'' W)
* * * * *
T-479 DNVIL, VA to JARLO, WV [Amended]
DNVIL, VA WP (Lat. 36[deg]33'49.53'' N, long. 079[deg]19'53.54'' W)
PIGGS, VA FIX (Lat. 36[deg]56'01.81'' N, long. 079[deg]42'40.61'' W)
DBRAH, VA WP (Lat. 37[deg]20'34.14'' N, long. 080[deg]04'10.75'' W)
ZOOMS, WV FIX (Lat. 37[deg]28'32.22'' N, long. 080[deg]35'06.70'' W)
SITTR, WV WP (Lat. 37[deg]46'49.13'' N, long. 081[deg]07'23.70'' W)
JARLO, WV WP (Lat. 38[deg]20'58.85'' N, long. 081[deg]46'11.68'' W)
* * * * *
T-553 Greensboro, NC (GSO) to Elkins, WV (EKN) [New]
Greensboro, NC (GSO) VORTAC (Lat. 36[deg]02'44.50'' N, long. 079[deg]58'34.94'' W)
DBRAH, VA WP (Lat. 37[deg]20'34.14'' N, long. 080[deg]04'10.75'' W)
Elkins, WV (EKN) VORTAC (Lat. 38[deg]54'51.97'' N, long. 080[deg]05'57.38'' W)
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Issued in Washington, DC, on April 29, 2024.
Frank Lias,
Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2024-09562 Filed 5-14-24; 8:45 am]
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