Amendment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route Q-83; Eastern United States, 80383-80384 [2024-22610]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 192 / Thursday, October 3, 2024 / Rules and Regulations Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth. * * * * * ANE NH E5 Claremont, NH [Amended] Claremont Municipal Airport, NH (Lat. 43°22′14″ N, long. 72°22″6 W) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 7.3-mile radius of the Claremont Municipal Airport and within 2 miles on each side of the 093° bearing from the airport, extending from the 7.3-mile radius to 15.1 miles east of the airport. * * * * * Issued in College Park, Georgia, on September 20, 2024 Patrick Young, Manager, Airspace & Procedures Team North, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. [FR Doc. 2024–22864 Filed 10–2–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2024–0367; Airspace Docket No. 23–ASO–41] RIN 2120–AA66 Amendment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route Q–83; Eastern United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with RULES1 VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:43 Oct 02, 2024 Jkt 265001 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 This action amends United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route Q–83 in the eastern United States. This action supports the Northeast Corridor Atlantic Coast Routes (NEC ACR) Optimization Project to improve the efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS). DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, December 26, 2024. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order JO 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments. ADDRESSES: A copy of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), all comments received, this final rule, and all background material may be viewed online at www.regulations.gov using the FAA Docket number. Electronic retrieval help and guidelines are available on the website. It is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. FAA Order JO 7400.11J, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, and SUMMARY: subsequent amendments can be viewed online at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/ publications/. You may also contact the Rules and Regulations Group, Policy Directorate, Federal Aviation Administration, 600 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20597; telephone: (202) 267–8783. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Vidis, Rules and Regulations Group, Policy Directorate, Federal Aviation Administration, 600 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20597; telephone: (202) 267–8783. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA published a NPRM for Docket No. FAA 2024–0367 in the Federal Register (89 FR 23532; April 4, 2024), proposing to amend RNAV Route Q–83 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 WHTTL, NC, waypoint (WP) had been inadvertently omitted from the route description of RNAV Route Q–83. This route point is required to be added to the route description of RNAV Route Q– 83 as it represents a turn point of one degree or more. The WHTTL, NC, WP is added between the EFFAY, SC, WP and the Greensboro, NC (GSO), Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/ Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) in the description of Q–83. The addition of the WHTTL WP does not substantively alter the route of Q–83. PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 80383 Incorporation by Reference United States Area Navigation routes (Q-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 amends the current version of that order, FAA Order JO 7400.11J, dated July 31, 2024, and effective September 15, 2024. FAA Order JO 7400.11J 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 7400.11J 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 amending RNAV Route Q–83 in the eastern United States. This action supports the NEC ACR Optimization Project to improve the efficiency of the NAS. The amendments are described below. Q–83: Prior to this final rule, Q–83 extended between the JEVED, GA, WP and the SLOJO, SC, WP. The FAA removes the SLOJO WP from the route and extends Q–83 to the north between the EFFAY, SC, WP and the Greensboro, NC (GSO), VORTAC. The proposed RNAV route extension provides more efficient routing for aircraft transitioning between Jacksonville Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) and Atlanta ARTCC, as the Greensboro VORTAC is located on the boundary between Jacksonville ARTCC and Atlanta ARTCC. Additionally, the TAALN, GA, WP and the KONEY, SC, WP are removed from the route description as they make up segments that contain a turn of less than one degree. The WHTTL, NC, WP is added between the EFFAY, SC, WP and the Greensboro, NC (GSO), VORTAC as it makes up segments that contain a turn of one degree or more. As amended, the route extends between the JEVED WP and the Greensboro VORTAC. 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) E:\FR\FM\03OCR1.SGM 03OCR1 80384 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 192 / Thursday, October 3, 2024 / Rules and Regulations does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Environmental Review The FAA has determined that this airspace action of amending RNAV Route Q–83 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 action is not expected to result in 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). Q–83 JEVED, GA to Greensboro, NC (GSO) [Amended] JEVED, GA WP (Lat. 31°15′02.60″ ROYCO, GA WP (Lat. 31°35′10.38″ WURFL, SC WP (Lat. 32°31′46.59″ EFFAY, SC WP (Lat. 34°15′30.67″ WHTTL, NC WP (Lat. 35°23′30.04″ Greensboro, NC (GSO) VORTAC (Lat. 36°02′44.50″ * * * * * Issued in Washington, DC, on September 27, 2024. Brian Eric Konie, Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group. [FR Doc. 2024–22610 Filed 10–2–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 91 [Docket No. FAA–2020–0874; Amdt. No. 91– 359B] RIN 2120–AL98 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with RULES1 Extension of the Prohibition Against Certain Flights in the Tehran Flight Information Region (FIR) (OIIX) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: This action extends the prohibition against certain flight operations in the Tehran Flight SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:43 Oct 02, 2024 Jkt 265001 N, N, N, N, N, N, long. long. long. long. long. long. Information Region (FIR) (OIIX) 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, for an additional three years, from October 31, 2024, to October 31, 2027. The FAA finds this action necessary to address significant unacceptable safety-of-flight risks to U.S. civil aviation operations that continue in the Tehran FIR (OIIX) during periods of heightened regional tensions and increased military activities. The FAA also republishes the approval process and exemption information for this Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR), consistent with other recently published flight prohibition SFARs. DATES: This final rule is effective on October 3, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bill Petrak, Flight Standards Service, through the Washington Operations Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 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: ■ 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 7400.11J, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated July 31, 2024, and effective September 15, 2024, is amended as follows: ■ Paragraph 2006 United States Area Navigation Routes. * * * 081°03′40.14″ 081°02′22.45″ 081°01′08.07″ 080°30′37.94″ 080°17′52.25″ 079°58′34.94″ * * W) W) W) W) W) W) Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone (202) 267–3203; email 9-FAAOverseasFlightProhibitions@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Executive Summary This action extends the expiration date of SFAR No. 117, § 91.1617 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), from October 31, 2024, to October 31, 2027. SFAR No. 117, § 91.1617, prohibits certain flight operations in the Tehran FIR (OIIX) 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. The FAA finds this action necessary to address significant unacceptable safetyof-flight risks to U.S. civil aviation that continue in the Tehran FIR (OIIX) during periods of heightened regional tensions and increased military activities, conditions that led to the January 2020 accidental shootdown of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 (PS 752) by Iranian air defense E:\FR\FM\03OCR1.SGM 03OCR1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 192 (Thursday, October 3, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 80383-80384]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-22610]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2024-0367; Airspace Docket No. 23-ASO-41]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route Q-83; 
Eastern United States

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route 
Q-83 in the eastern United States. This action supports the Northeast 
Corridor Atlantic Coast Routes (NEC ACR) Optimization Project to 
improve the efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS).

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, December 26, 2024. The Director of the 
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 
1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order JO 7400.11 
and publication of conforming amendments.

ADDRESSES: A copy of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), all 
comments received, this final rule, and all background material may be 
viewed online at www.regulations.gov using the FAA Docket number. 
Electronic retrieval help and guidelines are available on the website. 
It is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year.
    FAA Order JO 7400.11J, 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, Policy Directorate, Federal Aviation Administration, 
600 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20597; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Vidis, Rules and Regulations 
Group, Policy Directorate, Federal Aviation Administration, 600 
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20597; 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 2024-0367 in the 
Federal Register (89 FR 23532; April 4, 2024), proposing to amend RNAV 
Route Q-83 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 
WHTTL, NC, waypoint (WP) had been inadvertently omitted from the route 
description of RNAV Route Q-83. This route point is required to be 
added to the route description of RNAV Route Q-83 as it represents a 
turn point of one degree or more. The WHTTL, NC, WP is added between 
the EFFAY, SC, WP and the Greensboro, NC (GSO), Very High Frequency 
Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) in the 
description of Q-83. The addition of the WHTTL WP does not 
substantively alter the route of Q-83.

Incorporation by Reference

    United States Area Navigation routes (Q-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 amends the current version of that 
order, FAA Order JO 7400.11J, dated July 31, 2024, and effective 
September 15, 2024. FAA Order JO 7400.11J 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 7400.11J 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 amending RNAV Route Q-83 in 
the eastern United States. This action supports the NEC ACR 
Optimization Project to improve the efficiency of the NAS. The 
amendments are described below.
    Q-83: Prior to this final rule, Q-83 extended between the JEVED, 
GA, WP and the SLOJO, SC, WP. The FAA removes the SLOJO WP from the 
route and extends Q-83 to the north between the EFFAY, SC, WP and the 
Greensboro, NC (GSO), VORTAC. The proposed RNAV route extension 
provides more efficient routing for aircraft transitioning between 
Jacksonville Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) and Atlanta 
ARTCC, as the Greensboro VORTAC is located on the boundary between 
Jacksonville ARTCC and Atlanta ARTCC.
    Additionally, the TAALN, GA, WP and the KONEY, SC, WP are removed 
from the route description as they make up segments that contain a turn 
of less than one degree. The WHTTL, NC, WP is added between the EFFAY, 
SC, WP and the Greensboro, NC (GSO), VORTAC as it makes up segments 
that contain a turn of one degree or more. As amended, the route 
extends between the JEVED WP and the Greensboro VORTAC.

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)

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does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the 
anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that 
only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified 
that this rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant economic 
impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of 
the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this airspace action of amending RNAV 
Route Q-83 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 action is not expected to result in 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 
7400.11J, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated July 31, 
2024, and effective September 15, 2024, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 2006 United States Area Navigation Routes.

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Q-83 JEVED, GA to Greensboro, NC (GSO) [Amended]
 
JEVED, GA                                      WP                            (Lat. 31[deg]15'02.60'' N, long. 081[deg]03'40.14'' W)
ROYCO, GA                                      WP                            (Lat. 31[deg]35'10.38'' N, long. 081[deg]02'22.45'' W)
WURFL, SC                                      WP                            (Lat. 32[deg]31'46.59'' N, long. 081[deg]01'08.07'' W)
EFFAY, SC                                      WP                            (Lat. 34[deg]15'30.67'' N, long. 080[deg]30'37.94'' W)
WHTTL, NC                                      WP                            (Lat. 35[deg]23'30.04'' N, long. 080[deg]17'52.25'' W)
Greensboro, NC (GSO)                           VORTAC                        (Lat. 36[deg]02'44.50'' N, long. 079[deg]58'34.94'' W)
 

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    Issued in Washington, DC, on September 27, 2024.
Brian Eric Konie,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2024-22610 Filed 10-2-24; 8:45 am]
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