Amendment of United States Area Navigation Route Q-8 and Revocation of United States Area Navigation Route Q-18 in Alaska, 59862-59864 [2024-16186]

Download as PDF 59862 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 142 / Wednesday, July 24, 2024 / Proposed Rules (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7250, Turbine Section. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report of cracks found in the HPT rotating air front seal. The FAA is issuing this AD to detect indications and linear indications (any indication which is four times longer than the width of that same indication) of the HPT front rotating air seal. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent failure of the HPT front rotating air seal or HPT rotor disk. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in uncontained release of the HPT front rotating air seal or HPT rotor disk, damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Actions (1) At the next piece-part exposure of the HPT rotor assembly and each piece-part exposure thereafter, after the effective date of this AD, perform a fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI) of the HPT front rotating air seal for indications or linear indications in accordance with paragraphs 3.B.(1)(a) through (f), of GE CF34–10E Service Bulletin (SB) 72–0341 R02, dated September 24, 2021 (CF34–10E SB 72–0341 R02). (2) If during any FPI required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, there are any indications greater than 0.015 in. (0.38mm) or any linear indications, before further flight, remove the HPT front rotating air seal from service and replace with a part eligible for installation, in accordance with paragraphs 3.B.(1)(g) and (h) of CF34–10E SB 72–0341 R02. (3) If during any FPI required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, there are any indications that extends beyond the rabbet diameter M, as specified in paragraph 3.B.(1)(i), Figure 1, and Figure 4 (Sheet 2) of CF34–10E SB 72– 0341 R02, before further flight remove the HPT rotor disk from service and replace with a part eligible for installation, in accordance with paragraph 3.B.(1)(i)2 of CF34–10E SB 72–0341 R02. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 (h) Optional Terminating Action Replacing the HPT front rotating air seal with an HPT front rotating air seal having P/N 2929M57P01 constitutes terminating action for the inspections required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD. (i) Definitions (1) For the purpose of this AD, a ‘‘piecepart exposure’’ is when the HPT front rotating air seal is disassembled from the HPT rotor assembly. (2) For the purpose of this AD, a ‘‘linear indication’’ is any indication whose length is at least four times greater than its width. (3) For the purpose of this AD, a ‘‘part eligible for installation’’ is defined as the following, as applicable: (i) An HPT front rotating air seal that is eligible for installation is an HPT front rotating air seal having P/N 1865M49P04, P/N 2448M30P02, or P/N 2448M30P03 that VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:57 Jul 23, 2024 Jkt 262001 has passed the inspection required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, or an HPT front rotating air seal having P/N 2929M57P01. (ii) An HPT rotor disk that is eligible for installation is an HPT rotor disk having P/N 1865M51P03 or P/N 1865M51P04 that has not been removed from service as a result of the actions required by paragraph (g)(3) of this AD. (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, AIR–520 Continued Operational Safety Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the AIR–520 Continued Operational Safety Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k) of this AD and email to: AMOC@faa.gov. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/ certificate holding district office. (k) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Alexei Marqueen, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: (781) 238–7178; email: alexei.t.marqueen@faa.gov. (l) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the material listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) General Electric Company CF34–10E Service Bulletin 72–0341 R02, dated September 24, 2021. (ii) [Reserved] (3) For material identified in this AD, contact General Electric Company, 1 Neumann Way, Cincinnati, OH 45215; phone: (513) 552–3272; email: aviation.fleetsupport@ge.com; website: ge.com. (4) You may view this material at FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110. (5) You may view this material at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ ibr-locations or email fr.inspection@nara.gov. Issued on July 8, 2024. Peter A. White, Deputy Director, Integrated Certificate Management Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2024–16061 Filed 7–23–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2024–1934; Airspace Docket No. 23–AAL–60] RIN 2120–AA66 Amendment of United States Area Navigation Route Q–8 and Revocation of United States Area Navigation Route Q–18 in Alaska Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: This action proposes to amend United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route Q–8 and revoke RNAV Route Q–18 in Alaska. The FAA is proposing this action to resolve an issue involving rejected automated flight plans. SUMMARY: Comments must be received on or before September 9, 2024. ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA–2024–1934 and Airspace Docket No. 23–AAL–60 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 DATES: E:\FR\FM\24JYP1.SGM 24JYP1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 142 / Wednesday, July 24, 2024 / Proposed Rules Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven Roff, Rules and Regulations Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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. Authority for This Rulemaking Availability of Rulemaking Documents An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the internet at www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking documents can also be accessed through the FAA’s web page at www.faa.gov/air_ traffic/publications/airspace_ amendments/. You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any comments received and any final disposition in person in the Dockets Operations office (see ADDRESSES section for address, phone number, and hours of operations). An informal docket may also be examined during normal business hours at the office of the Western Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198. 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 amend the airway structure as necessary to preserve the safe and efficient flow of air traffic within the National Airspace System. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 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. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:57 Jul 23, 2024 Jkt 262001 Incorporation by Reference United States Area Navigation Routes are published in paragraph 2006 of FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 on an annual basis. This document proposes to amend the current version of that order, FAA Order JO 7400.11H, dated August 11, 2023, and effective September 15, 2023. These updates would be published in the next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11. That order is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order JO 7400.11H lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and reporting points. Background RNAV route Q–8 currently extends between the Anchorage, AK, Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/ Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/ DME) and the Galena, AK, VOR/DME. The FAA is proposing to amend Q–8 by extending the route beyond Galena VOR/DME to the Barrow, AK, VOR/ DME. This extension would serve to mitigate the proposal to revoke Q–18. Q–18 extends between the Galena VOR/DME and the Barrow VOR/DME. The route identifier Q–18 is used both in the United States airspace system and the European airspace system. Due to this, flight plans that are intended to PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 59863 contain Q–18 in the United States are routinely rejected by the automated flight plan system. Attempts to resolve the flight plan conflicts have been unsuccessful. The FAA is proposing to revoke Q–18 in its entirety. The proposed amendment to Q–8 would extend the route to directly overlie Q– 18. The Proposal The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to amend United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route Q–8 and revoke RNAV Route Q–18 in Alaska. Q–8: Q–8 currently extends between the Anchorage VOR/DME and the Galena VOR/DME. The FAA is proposing to extend Q–8 to overlie the current track of Q–18. This extension would mitigate the FAAs proposal to revoke Q–18 in its entirety. As amended, Q–8 would extend between the Anchorage VOR/DME and the Barrow VOR/DME. Q–18: Q–18 currently extends between the Galena VOR/DME and the Barrow VOR/DME. The FAA is proposing to revoke Q–18 in its entirety. 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). E:\FR\FM\24JYP1.SGM 24JYP1 59864 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 142 / Wednesday, July 24, 2024 / Proposed Rules 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: ■ Paragraph 2006 United States Area Navigation Routes. * * * * * Q–8 Anchorage, AK (TED) to Barrow, AK (BRW) [Amended] Anchorage, AK (TED) VOR/DME (lat. 61°10′04″ N, long. 149°57′37″ W) Galena, AK (GAL) VOR/DME (lat. 64°44′17″ N, long. 156°46′38″ W) Barrow, AK (BRW) VOR/DME (lat. 71°16′24″ N, long. 156°47′17″ W) * * * * * Q–18 Galena, AK (GAL) to Barrow, AK (BRW) [Removed] * * * * a toll-free number); concerning submissions of comments or the public hearing, Vivian Hayes, (202) 317–6901 (not toll-free number) or by email to publichearings@irs.gov (preferred). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: * Issued in Washington, DC, on July 18, 2024. Frank Lias, Manager, Rules and Regulations Group. [FR Doc. 2024–16186 Filed 7–23–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Background DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY The notice of proposed rulemaking (REG–133850–13) that is the subject of this correction is under section 263A of the Code. Internal Revenue Service Correction of Publication 26 CFR Part 1 [REG–133850–13] RIN 1545–BN93 Interest Capitalization Requirements for Improvements to Designated Property; Correction Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking; correction. AGENCY: This document corrects a notice of proposed rulemaking (REG– 133850–13) published in the Federal Register on May 15, 2024, containing 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. DATES: Written or electronic comments were to be received by July 15, 2024. ADDRESSES: Commenters were strongly encouraged to submit public comments electronically. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Concerning the proposed regulations, contact Livia Piccolo of the Office of Associate Chief Counsel (Income Tax and Accounting), at (202) 317–7007 (not ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:57 Jul 23, 2024 Jkt 262001 Accordingly, the notice of proposed rulemaking (REG–133850–13) that is the subject of FR Doc. 2024–10579, published on May 15, 2024, is corrected on page 42405, in the third column, by correcting the third line from the bottom of the column to read, ‘‘amendments to § 1.263A–11(e) to’’. Oluwafunmilayo A. Taylor, Section Chief, Publications and Regulations Section, Associate Chief Counsel, (Procedure and Administration). [FR Doc. 2024–16214 Filed 7–23–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service 26 CFR Part 1 [REG–124593–23] RIN 1545–BR07 Certain Partnership Related-Party Basis Adjustment Transactions as Transactions of Interest; Correction Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking; correction. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 This document corrects a notice of proposed rulemaking (REG– 124593–23) published in the Federal Register on June 18, 2024, containing proposed regulations that would identify certain partnership related party basis adjustment transactions and substantially similar transactions as transactions of interest, a type of reportable transaction. SUMMARY: Written or electronic comments are still being accepted and must be received by August 19, 2024. DATES: Commenters were strongly encouraged to submit public comments electronically via the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https:// www.regulations.gov (indicate IRS and REG–124593–23) 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 of the notice of proposed rulemaking published on June 18, 2024 (89 FR 51476). Once submitted to the Federal eRulemaking Portal, comments cannot be edited or withdrawn. The Department of the Treasury (Treasury Department) and the IRS will publish for public availability any comments submitted to the IRS’s public docket. Send paper submissions to: CC:PA:01:PR (REG–124593–23), Room 5203, Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station, Washington, DC 20044. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Concerning the proposed regulations, Elizabeth Zanet of the Office of Associate Chief Counsel (Passthroughs and Special Industries), (202) 317–6007 (not a toll-free number); concerning submissions of comments or the public hearing, the Publications and Regulations Section, (202) 317–6901 E:\FR\FM\24JYP1.SGM 24JYP1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 142 (Wednesday, July 24, 2024)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 59862-59864]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-16186]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2024-1934; Airspace Docket No. 23-AAL-60]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment of United States Area Navigation Route Q-8 and 
Revocation of United States Area Navigation Route Q-18 in Alaska

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend United States Area Navigation 
(RNAV) Route Q-8 and revoke RNAV Route Q-18 in Alaska. The FAA is 
proposing this action to resolve an issue involving rejected automated 
flight plans.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 9, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2024-1934 and 
Airspace Docket No. 23-AAL-60 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

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Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington DC 20591; 
telephone: (202) 267-8783.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven Roff, 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 amend the airway structure as necessary to 
preserve the safe and efficient flow of air traffic within the National 
Airspace System.

Comments Invited

    The FAA invites interested persons to participate in this 
rulemaking by submitting written comments, data, or views. Comments are 
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, 
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. The most 
helpful comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain 
the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. To 
ensure the docket does not contain duplicate comments, commenters 
should submit only one time if comments are filed electronically, or 
commenters should send only one copy of written comments if comments 
are filed in writing.
    The FAA will file in the docket all comments it receives, as well 
as a report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA 
personnel concerning this proposed rulemaking. Before acting on this 
proposal, the FAA will consider all comments it receives on or before 
the closing date for comments. The FAA will consider comments filed 
after the comment period has closed if it is possible to do so without 
incurring expense or delay. The FAA may change this proposal in light 
of the comments it receives.
    Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments 
from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts 
these comments, without edit, including any personal information the 
commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system 
of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at 
www.dot.gov/privacy.

Availability of Rulemaking Documents

    An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the 
internet at www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking 
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's web page at 
www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/.
    You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any 
comments received and any final disposition in person in the Dockets 
Operations office (see ADDRESSES section for address, phone number, and 
hours of operations). An informal docket may also be examined during 
normal business hours at the office of the Western Service Center, 
Federal Aviation Administration, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 
98198.

Incorporation by Reference

    United States Area Navigation Routes are published in paragraph 
2006 of FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting 
Points, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 on an annual 
basis. This document proposes to amend the current version of that 
order, FAA Order JO 7400.11H, dated August 11, 2023, and effective 
September 15, 2023. These updates would be published in the next update 
to FAA Order JO 7400.11. That order is publicly available as listed in 
the ADDRESSES section of this document.
    FAA Order JO 7400.11H lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, 
air traffic service routes, and reporting points.

Background

    RNAV route Q-8 currently extends between the Anchorage, AK, Very 
High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/
DME) and the Galena, AK, VOR/DME. The FAA is proposing to amend Q-8 by 
extending the route beyond Galena VOR/DME to the Barrow, AK, VOR/DME. 
This extension would serve to mitigate the proposal to revoke Q-18.
    Q-18 extends between the Galena VOR/DME and the Barrow VOR/DME. The 
route identifier Q-18 is used both in the United States airspace system 
and the European airspace system. Due to this, flight plans that are 
intended to contain Q-18 in the United States are routinely rejected by 
the automated flight plan system. Attempts to resolve the flight plan 
conflicts have been unsuccessful. The FAA is proposing to revoke Q-18 
in its entirety. The proposed amendment to Q-8 would extend the route 
to directly overlie Q-18.

The Proposal

    The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to amend United 
States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route Q-8 and revoke RNAV Route Q-18 in 
Alaska.
    Q-8: Q-8 currently extends between the Anchorage VOR/DME and the 
Galena VOR/DME. The FAA is proposing to extend Q-8 to overlie the 
current track of Q-18. This extension would mitigate the FAAs proposal 
to revoke Q-18 in its entirety. As amended, Q-8 would extend between 
the Anchorage VOR/DME and the Barrow VOR/DME.
    Q-18: Q-18 currently extends between the Galena VOR/DME and the 
Barrow VOR/DME. The FAA is proposing to revoke Q-18 in its entirety.

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).

[[Page 59864]]

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

0
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-8 Anchorage, AK (TED) to Barrow, AK (BRW) [Amended]
 
Anchorage, AK (TED)           VOR/DME             (lat. 61[deg]10'04'' N, long. 149[deg]57'37'' W)
Galena, AK (GAL)              VOR/DME             (lat. 64[deg]44'17'' N, long. 156[deg]46'38'' W)
Barrow, AK (BRW)              VOR/DME             (lat. 71[deg]16'24'' N, long. 156[deg]47'17'' W)
 

* * * * *

Q-18 Galena, AK (GAL) to Barrow, AK (BRW) [Removed]
 
 

* * * * *

    Issued in Washington, DC, on July 18, 2024.
Frank Lias,
Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2024-16186 Filed 7-23-24; 8:45 am]
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