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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.
Points, dated August 11, 2023, and
effective September 15, 2023, is
amended as follows:
J–223 [Removed]
§ 71.1
Paragraph 2004
Jet Routes.
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2. The incorporation by reference in
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO 7400.11H,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
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Paragraph 2006 United States Area
Navigation Routes.
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Q–221 Armel, VA (AML) to DLMAR, PA [New]
Armel, VA (AML)
VOR/DME
(Lat. 38°56′04.53″ N, long. 077°28′00.13″ W)
DLMAR, PA
WP
(Lat. 41°41′42.56″ N, long. 077°25′11.02″ W)
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Q–227 Armel, VA (AML) to STUBN, NY [New]
Armel, VA (AML)
VOR/DME
(Lat. 38°56′04.53″ N, long. 077°28′00.13″ W)
OGESY, PA
WP
(Lat. 40°44′13.65″ N, long. 077°26′11.63″ W)
STUBN, NY
WP
(Lat. 42°05′38.58″ N, long. 077°01′28.68″ W)
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Paragraph 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal
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From Dolphin, FL; INT Dolphin 266° and
Cypress, FL, 110° radials; INT Cypress 110°
and Lee County, FL, 138° radials; Lee
County; INT Lee County 326° and St.
Petersburg, FL, 152° radials; St. Petersburg;
INT St. Petersburg 350° and Cross City, FL,
168° radials; Cross City; Greenville, FL; to
Pecan, GA. From INT Dublin, GA, 309° and
Athens, GA, 195° radials; Athens; Electric
City, SC; Sugarloaf Mountain, NC; Holston
Mountain, TN; Glade Spring, VA; Charleston,
WV; INT Charleston 051° and Elkins, WV,
264° radials; Clarksburg, WV; to
Morgantown, WV. From Philipsburg, PA; to
Stonyfork, PA.
V–36 [Removed]
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14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2023–2198; Airspace
Docket No. 23–AEA–12]
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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This action establishes three
United States Area Navigation (RNAV)
Routes T–434, T–454, and T–458; and
amends three United States RNAV
Routes T–291, T–314, and T–634 in the
SUMMARY:
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088° and Sparta, NJ, 344° radials; Chester,
MA; INT Chester 091° and Boston, MA, 262°
radials; to Boston.
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Establishment and Amendment of
United States Area Navigation (RNAV)
Routes; Eastern United States
15:39 Jul 03, 2024
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Paragraph 6011 United States Area
Navigation Routes.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Issued in Washington, DC, on June 26,
2024.
Frank Lias,
Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
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(Lat. 41°16′22.57″ N, long. 075°41′21.60″ W)
(Lat. 41°19′01.60″ N, long. 075°06′43.17″ W)
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T–445 Harrisburg, PA (HAR) to AIRCO, NY [Amended]
Harrisburg, PA (HAR)
VORTAC
(Lat. 40°18′08.06″
Selinsgrove, PA (SEG)
VOR/DME
(Lat. 40°47′27.09″
LYKOM, PA
WP
(Lat. 41°20′18.75″
STUBN, NY
WP
(Lat. 42°05′38.58″
BEEPS, NY
FIX
(Lat. 42°49′13.26″
VOR/DME
(Lat. 43°07′04.65″
Rochester, NY (ROC)
AIRCO, NY
FIX
(Lat. 43°12′36.66″
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From Yardley, PA; INT Yardley 294° and
East Texas, PA, 124° radials; East Texas; to
T–440 STUBN, NY to TALLI, PA [Amended]
STUBN, NY
WP
WLKES, PA
WP
TALLI, PA
FIX
Wilkes-Barre, PA. From Geneseo, NY; to
Rochester, NY.
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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: Effective date 0901 UTC,
September 5, 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.
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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.
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History
The FAA published a NPRM for
Docket No. FAA 2023–2198 in the
Federal Register (88 FR 87377;
December 18, 2023), proposing to
establish three RNAV routes and amend
three RNAV routes 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
Subsequent to publication of the
NPRM, the FAA identified that the
HYATT, PA route point was incorrectly
listed as a Fix. The HYATT route point
is identified as a waypoint (WP) in the
NASR database and charted as a WP
accordingly.
Additionally, the PAGER, NY, WP is
removed from the route description of
RNAV Route T–634 as it is a turn of less
than one degree. The removal of the
PAGER WP does not substantively alter
the route. This final rule corrects these
errors.
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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 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 RNAV Routes T–434, T–
454, and T–458, and amending 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
amendments are described below.
T–291: Prior to this final rule, T–291
extended between the Harcum, VA
(HCM), Very High Frequency
Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air
Navigation (VORTAC) and the Albany,
NY (ALB), VORTAC. The route is
amended by extending 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
HYATT, PA, WP replaces the Milton,
PA (MIP), VORTAC; and the DANZI,
NY, WP replaces the Delancey, NY
(DNY), VOR/Distance Measuring
Equipment (VOR/DME). As amended,
the route extends between the Tar River
VORTAC and the Albany VORTAC.
T–314: Prior to this final rule, T–314
extended between the Barnes, MA
(BAF), VORTAC and the Kennebunk,
ME (ENE), VOR/DME. The route is
amended by extending T–314 to the
southwest between the Barnes VORTAC
and the Kingston, NY (IGN), VOR/DME.
The route overlays 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 removes route points from the
route description for segments that
contain turns of less than one degree.
The following are the route points that
are removed: FAIDS, MA, Fix; PUDGY,
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MA, Fix; LAPEL, MA, Fix; JOHNZ, NH,
Fix; MANCH, NH, WP; KHRIS, NH, Fix;
RAYMY, NH, Fix; and YUKES, ME, Fix.
As amended, the route extends between
the Kingston VOR/DME and the
Kennebunk VOR/DME.
T–434: T–434 is a new route that
extends between the SCAAM, PA, Fix
and the NECCK, NJ, Fix. The route
overlays 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 new route that
extends between the SCAAM, PA, Fix
and the NWTON, NJ, Fix. The route
overlays 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 new route that
extends between the STUBN, NY, WP
and the Boston, MA (BOS), VOR/DME.
The route overlays a portion of VOR
Federal Airway V–270 between the
Elmira, NY (ULW), VOR/DME and the
Boston, MA (BOS), VOR/DME.
T–634: Prior to this final rule, T–634
extended between the VIBRU, NY, WP
and the Syracuse, NY (SYR), VORTAC.
The route is amended by extending T–
634 to the southeast between the
Syracuse VORTAC and the Sandy Point,
RI (SEY), VOR/DME. The route overlays
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
Point VOR/DME. Additionally, the
BRUIN, NY, WP and the PAGER, NY
WP are removed from the route
description as they are a turn of less
than one degree. As amended, the route
extends between the VIBRU WP and the
Sandy Point VOR/DME.
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
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number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this
action of establishing RNAV Routes T–
434, T–454, and T–458, and amending
RNAV Routes T–291, T–314, and T–634
in the eastern United States, 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
statement.
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
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 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)
FIX
(Lat. 39°45′16.64″ N, long. 076°36′30.16″ W)
VINNY, PA
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
WP
(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
WP
HYATT, PA
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–458 STUBN, NY to Boston, MA (BOS) [New]
STUBN, NY
WP
Binghamton, NY (CFB)
VOR/DME
DANZI, NY
WP
Chester, MA (CTR)
VOR/DME
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SPENO, MA
GLYDE, MA
Boston, MA (BOS)
FIX
FIX
VOR/DME
(Lat. 42°16′48.55″ N, long. 072°09′14.70″ W)
(Lat. 42°16′03.84″ N, long. 071°48′42.76″ W)
(Lat. 42°21′26.82″ N, long. 070°59′22.37″ W)
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T–634 VIBRU, NY to Sandy Point, RI (SEY) [Amended]
VIBRU, NY
WP
(Lat. 44°20′21.30″
Watertown, NY (ART)
VORTAC
(Lat. 43°57′07.67″
Syracuse, NY (SYR)
VORTAC
(Lat. 43°09′37.87″
STODA, NY
FIX
(Lat. 43°07′00.20″
RAHKS, NY
FIX
(Lat. 42°27′59.28″
WP
(Lat. 42°10′41.86″
DANZI, NY
WEETS, NY
FIX
(Lat. 41°51′26.98″
Kingston, NY (IGN)
VOR/DME
(Lat. 41°39′55.63″
CASSH, NY
FIX
(Lat. 41°35′38.16″
Carmel, NY (CMK)
VOR/DME
(Lat. 41°16′48.32″
CREAM, NY
FIX
(Lat. 41°08′55.85″
Sandy Point, RI (SEY)
VOR/DME
(Lat. 41°10′02.77″
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Issued in Washington, DC, on June 25,
2024.
Frank Lias,
Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
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RIN 2120–AL99
Prohibition Against Certain Flights in
the Kabul Flight Information Region
(FIR) (OAKX)
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) is issuing this
final rule to permit all: U.S. air carriers;
U.S. commercial operators; persons
exercising the privileges of an airman
certificate issued by the FAA, except
when such persons are operating U.S.registered aircraft for a foreign air
carrier; and operators of U.S.-registered
civil aircraft, except when the operator
of such aircraft is a foreign air carrier,
to operate transiting overflights of the
Kabul Flight Information Region (FIR)
(OAKX) on jet routes P500–G500 at
altitudes at and above Flight Level (FL)
300, subject to the approval of, and in
accordance with the conditions
established by, the appropriate
authorities of Afghanistan. The FAA
became aware that certain U.S.
operators were having difficulty using
jet routes P500–G500 in the Kabul FIR
(OAKX) at altitudes at and above FL320
due to aircraft performance issues under
certain meteorological conditions. After
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consideration of Afghanistan’s practice
of publishing Notices to Air Missions
(NOTAMs) regarding overflights on
these jet routes, the lack of any reported
security incidents posing safety-of-flight
risks to civil aircraft overflights on these
jet routes since the FAA issued this
Special Federal Aviation Regulation
(SFAR) in July 2023 or while the FAA
flight prohibition NOTAM that
preceded it was in effect, and the very
brief period of time U.S. civil aviation
overflights on these jet routes would be
in the Kabul FIR (OAKX), the FAA has
determined transiting U.S. civil aviation
overflights operating on jet routes P500–
G500 in the Kabul FIR (OAKX) at
altitudes at and above FL300 present a
low risk. The FAA continues to prohibit
U.S. civil aviation operations in the
remainder of the Kabul FIR (OAKX) at
altitudes below FL320 due to hazards to
persons and aircraft engaged in
operations at those altitudes due to the
risk posed by violent extremist and
militant activity and the lack of
adequate risk mitigation capabilities to
counter such activity.
DATES: This final rule is effective on July
5, 2024.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bill
Petrak, Flight Standards Service,
through the Washington Operations
Center, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591;
telephone (202) 267–3203; email 9-FAAOverseasFlightProhibitions@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Executive Summary
This action amends Special Federal
Aviation Regulation (SFAR) No. 119, 14
CFR 91.1619, to permit U.S. civil
aviation airmen and operators to
conduct transiting overflights of the
Kabul FIR (OAKX) on jet routes P500–
G500 at altitudes at and above FL300,
subject to the approval of, and in
accordance with the conditions
established by, the appropriate
authorities of Afghanistan.
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On July 25, 2023, the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) published a final
rule in the Federal Register to prohibit
certain flight operations in the Kabul
FIR (OAKX) at altitudes below FL320 by
all: U.S. air carriers; U.S. commercial
operators; persons exercising the
privileges of an airman certificate issued
by the FAA, except when such persons
are operating U.S.-registered aircraft for
a foreign air carrier; and operators of
U.S.-registered civil aircraft, except
when the operator of such aircraft is a
foreign air carrier. In that final rule, the
FAA determined that U.S. civil aviation
overflights of the Kabul FIR (OAKX) at
altitudes at and above FL320 could
resume due to diminished risks to U.S.
civil aviation operations at those
altitudes.
Subsequently, the FAA became aware
that certain U.S. operators were having
difficulty using jet routes P500–G500 in
the Kabul FIR (OAKX) at altitudes at
and above FL320 due to aircraft
performance issues under certain
meteorological conditions. After
consideration of Afghanistan’s practice
of publishing NOTAMs regarding
overflights on these jet routes, the lack
of any reported security incidents
posing safety-of-flight risks to civil
aircraft overflights on these jet routes
since the FAA issued SFAR No. 119, 14
CFR 91.1619, in July 2023 or while the
FAA flight prohibition NOTAM that
preceded it was in effect, and the very
brief period of time U.S. civil aviation
overflights on these jet routes, on which
the minimum en route altitude is FL300,
would be in the Kabul FIR (OAKX), the
FAA assesses the risk to the safety of
transiting U.S. civil aviation overflights
operating on jet routes P500–G500 in
the Kabul FIR (OAKX) at altitudes at
and above FL300 is low. Under the FAA
flight prohibition NOTAM preceding
the July 2023 final rule, the FAA had
previously permitted U.S. civil aviation
to conduct transiting overflight
operations in the Kabul FIR (OAKX) on
jet routes P500–G500. The FAA
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 129 (Friday, July 5, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 55497-55500]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-14345]
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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
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 three United States Area Navigation
(RNAV) Routes T-434, T-454, and T-458; and amends three United States
RNAV Routes T-291, T-314, and T-634 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: Effective date 0901 UTC, September 5, 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.
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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 2023-2198 in the
Federal Register (88 FR 87377; December 18, 2023), proposing to
establish three RNAV routes and amend three RNAV routes 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
Subsequent to publication of the NPRM, the FAA identified that the
HYATT, PA route point was incorrectly listed as a Fix. The HYATT route
point is identified as a waypoint (WP) in the NASR database and charted
as a WP accordingly.
Additionally, the PAGER, NY, WP is removed from the route
description of RNAV Route T-634 as it is a turn of less than one
degree. The removal of the PAGER WP does not substantively alter the
route. This final rule corrects these errors.
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 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 RNAV Routes T-
434, T-454, and T-458, and amending 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 amendments are described below.
T-291: Prior to this final rule, T-291 extended between the Harcum,
VA (HCM), Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air
Navigation (VORTAC) and the Albany, NY (ALB), VORTAC. The route is
amended by extending 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 HYATT, PA, WP replaces the Milton, PA
(MIP), VORTAC; and the DANZI, NY, WP replaces the Delancey, NY (DNY),
VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME). As amended, the route
extends between the Tar River VORTAC and the Albany VORTAC.
T-314: Prior to this final rule, T-314 extended between the Barnes,
MA (BAF), VORTAC and the Kennebunk, ME (ENE), VOR/DME. The route is
amended by extending T-314 to the southwest between the Barnes VORTAC
and the Kingston, NY (IGN), VOR/DME. The route overlays 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 removes route points from
the route description for segments that contain turns of less than one
degree. The following are the route points that are removed: 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. As amended, the
route extends between the Kingston VOR/DME and the Kennebunk VOR/DME.
T-434: T-434 is a new route that extends between the SCAAM, PA, Fix
and the NECCK, NJ, Fix. The route overlays 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 new route that extends between the SCAAM, PA, Fix
and the NWTON, NJ, Fix. The route overlays 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 new route that extends between the STUBN, NY, WP
and the Boston, MA (BOS), VOR/DME. The route overlays a portion of VOR
Federal Airway V-270 between the Elmira, NY (ULW), VOR/DME and the
Boston, MA (BOS), VOR/DME.
T-634: Prior to this final rule, T-634 extended between the VIBRU,
NY, WP and the Syracuse, NY (SYR), VORTAC. The route is amended by
extending T-634 to the southeast between the Syracuse VORTAC and the
Sandy Point, RI (SEY), VOR/DME. The route overlays 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 Point VOR/DME. Additionally, the BRUIN, NY, WP and the
PAGER, NY WP are removed from the route description as they are a turn
of less than one degree. As amended, the route extends between the
VIBRU WP and the Sandy Point VOR/DME.
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
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number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this action of establishing RNAV Routes
T-434, T-454, and T-458, and amending RNAV Routes T-291, T-314, and T-
634 in the eastern United States, 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 statement.
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 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[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 WP (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)
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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)
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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 WP (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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Issued in Washington, DC, on June 25, 2024.
Frank Lias,
Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2024-14345 Filed 7-3-24; 8:45 am]
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