[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 105 (Thursday, June 2, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 32229-32231]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-10904]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2004-19667; Airspace Docket No. 04-ASO-13]
RIN 2120-AA66


Establishment of Area Navigation Routes; FL

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes seven high altitude area navigation 
(RNAV) routes in Florida in support of the High Altitude Redesign (HAR) 
program. The FAA originally proposed to establish eight routes as part 
of this action, but one route was deleted due to operational problems 
with the route alignment. The FAA is taking this action to enhance 
safety and to facilitate the more flexible and efficient use of the 
navigable airspace within the Jacksonville Air Route Traffic Control 
Center's (ARTCC) area of responsibility.

DATES: 0901 UTC, September 1, 2005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, Airspace and Rules, 
Office of System Operations and Safety, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; 
telephone: (202) 267-8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On February 7, 2005, the FAA published in the Federal Register a 
notice of proposed rulemaking to establish eight RNAV routes in Florida 
in support of the HAR program (70 FR 6376). Interested parties were 
invited to participate in this rulemaking proceeding by submitting 
written comments on this proposal to the FAA. No comments were received 
in response to the proposal.

Discussion

    During the comment period, the FAA reviewed the results of modeling 
simulations conducted to evaluate the safety and efficiency of the 
proposed Q route structure. Based on the results of the tests, and on 
further refinements to the route designs, the FAA determined that 
changes are required to the descriptions of three routes that were 
proposed in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) (Q-104, Q-106, and 
Q-110), and that one proposed route (Q-114) will not be implemented as 
planned.
    Two minor changes will be made to Q-104. First, the waypoint named 
MARVE in the proposal, was subsequently renamed SWABE. The latitude and 
longitude coordinates for this waypoint remain unchanged from those 
stated in the proposal. Second, Q-104 is modified by the insertion of a 
new fix, the St. Petersburg Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/
Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) (PIE), between SWABE and the Cypress 
VOR/DME (CYY). This modification adds PIE to Q-104 as a transition fix 
for aircraft arrivals destined for Fort Lauderdale. This change will 
realign the route slightly eastward to pass over the PIE VORTAC. This 
change will cause the route to more closely match current air traffic 
procedures.
    Route Q-106 will be realigned to correct problems noted in the 
modeling tests. Q-106 was initially designed to turn westbound around 
the north side of Warning Area W-470, but at a point further south than 
current traffic is allowed to turn. Simulations of this proposed 
routing revealed conflictions between northwest bound traffic and Tampa 
arrivals just to the west of the proposed BULZI intersection. To 
correct this, BULZI will be relocated northwest of its proposed 
position to delay the westward turn. This new alignment will reduce the 
traffic conflict potential, while still providing reduced mileage for 
users. In addition, a new waypoint, DRABK, will be added to the Q-106 
route description between BULZI and GADAY. The new waypoint will ensure 
that the Q-106 route remains clear of the Florida air traffic control 
assigned airspace area.
    In route Q-110, the FEONA waypoint, located at the northwest end of 
the route, will be moved less than one nautical mile to the east of its 
present position. This will provide a better transition point for those 
aircraft exiting Q-110 to join the Seminole transition on the HONIE 
RNAV standard terminal arrival route.
    Proposed route Q-114 will be eliminated from this rulemaking 
action. The testing revealed numerous difficulties with the proposed 
routing, primarily with crossing conflicts between Fort Lauderdale 
arrivals and Fort Myers arrivals. Therefore, the FAA has decided not to 
implement Q-114.

The Rule

    The FAA is amending Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 by establishing seven RNAV routes in Florida (designated Q-104, 
Q-106, Q-108, Q-110, Q-112, Q-116, and Q-118) within the airspace 
assigned to the Jacksonville ARTCC. The FAA is taking

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this action in support of the HAR program, to enhance safety, and to 
facilitate the more flexible and efficient use of the navigable 
airspace for en route IFR operations within the Jacksonville ARTCC area 
of responsibility. Except for the changes noted in the ``Discussion'' 
section above, these routes are the same as those proposed in the NPRM.
    High altitude area navigation routes are published in paragraph 
2006 of FAA Order 7400.9M dated August 30, 2004 and effective September 
16, 2004, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The area 
navigation routes listed in this document will be published 
subsequently in the order.
    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. 
Therefore, this regulation: (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 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

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical 
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance 
with Paragraph 311(a) of FAA Order 1050.1E, Environmental Impacts: 
Policies and Procedures. This airspace action is not expected to cause 
any potentially significant impacts, and no extraordinary circumstances 
exist that warrant preparation of an environmental assessment.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by Reference, Navigation (air).

The Adoption of the Amendment

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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 part 71 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 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 7400.9M, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 30, 2004, and 
effective September 16, 2004, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 2006--Area Navigation Routes.

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Q-104 DEFUN to CYY [New]
DEFUN.......................  WP..................  (Lat. 30[deg]48'51'' N., long. 86[deg]07'53'' W.)
HEVVN.......................  WP..................  (Lat. 29[deg]49'19'' N., long. 83[deg]53'43'' W.)
PLYER.......................  WP..................  (Lat. 28[deg]56'51'' N., long. 83[deg]20'09'' W.)
SWABE.......................  WP..................  (Lat. 28[deg]35'16'' N., long. 83[deg]06'31'' W.)
PIE.........................  VORTAC..............  (Lat. 27[deg]54'28'' N., long. 82[deg]41'04'' W.)
CYY.........................  VOR/DME.............  (Lat. 26[deg]09'12'' N., long. 81[deg]46'41'' W.)
 
 Q-106 SMELZ to GADAY [New]
SMELZ.......................  WP..................  (Lat. 28[deg]04'59'' N., long. 82[deg]06'34'' W.)
BULZI.......................  WP..................  (Lat. 30[deg]22'25'' N., long. 84[deg]04'34'' W.)
DRABK.......................  WP..................  (Lat. 30[deg]47'25'' N., long. 85[deg]10'22'' W.)
GADAY.......................  WP..................  (Lat. 31[deg]02'28'' N., long. 86[deg]08'02'' W.)
 
 Q-108 GADAY to CLAWZ [New]
GADAY.......................  WP..................  (Lat. 31[deg]02'28'' N., long. 86[deg]08'02'' W.)
CLAWZ.......................  WP..................  (Lat. 30[deg]38'29'' N., long. 83[deg]02'19'' W.)
 
 Q-110 KPASA to FEONA [New]
KPASA.......................  WP..................  (Lat. 28[deg]10'34'' N., long. 81[deg]54'27'' W.)
BRUTS.......................  WP..................  (Lat. 29[deg]30'58'' N., long. 82[deg]58'57'' W.)
GULFR.......................  WP..................  (Lat. 30[deg]12'23'' N., long. 83[deg]33'08'' W.)
FEONA.......................  WP..................  (Lat. 31[deg]36'22'' N., long. 84[deg]43'08'' W.)
 
 Q-112 DEFUN to INPIN [New]
DEFUN.......................  WP..................  (Lat. 30[deg]48'51'' N., long. 86[deg]07'53'' W.)
HEVVN.......................  WP..................  (Lat. 29[deg]49'19'' N., long. 83[deg]53'43'' W.)
INPIN.......................  WP..................  (Lat. 28[deg]33'13'' N., long. 81[deg]48'27'' W.)
Q-116 KPASA to CEEYA [New]
KPASA.......................  WP..................  (Lat. 28[deg]10'34'' N., long. 81[deg]54'27'' W.)
BRUTS.......................  WP..................  (Lat. 29[deg]30'58'' N., long. 82[deg]58'57'' W.)
GULFR.......................  WP..................  (Lat. 30[deg]12'23'' N., long. 83[deg]33'08'' W.)
CEEYA.......................  WP..................  (Lat. 31[deg]31'32'' N., long. 84[deg]05'32'' W.)
 
 Q-118 KPASA to LENIE [New]
KPASA.......................  WP..................  (Lat. 28[deg]10'34'' N., long. 81[deg]54'27'' W.)
BRUTS.......................  WP..................  (Lat. 29[deg]30'58'' N., long. 82[deg]58'57'' W.)
LENIE.......................  WP..................  (Lat. 31[deg]33'58'' N., long. 83[deg]50'50'' W.)
 


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    Issued in Washington, DC, on May 25, 2005.
Edith V. Parish,
Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules.
[FR Doc. 05-10904 Filed 6-1-05; 8:45 am]
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