[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 198 (Friday, October 14, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 59990-59992]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-20627]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2005-20322; Airspace Docket No. 05-ANM-1]
RIN 2120-AA66


Establishment and Revision of Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes; 
Western United States

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes three area navigation (RNAV) routes 
and revises one existing RNAV route in the Western United States (U.S.) 
in support of the High Altitude Redesign (HAR) program. The FAA 
originally proposed to revise two area navigation routes as part of 
this action, but one revised route (Q-11) was deleted because the 
proposed change provided limited benefit. The FAA is taking this action 
to enhance safety and to improve the efficient use of the navigable 
airspace in the Western U.S.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, December 22, 2005.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    On May 25, 2005, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice 
of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to establish three and revise two ``Q'' 
routes in the Western U.S. Interested

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parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by 
submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments 
were received in response the NPRM.
    In reviewing the configuration of the proposed revision to Q-11, 
the FAA determined that revision of this route as proposed was not 
required. The proposed revision to Q-11 is withdrawn. With the 
exception of editorial changes, and the change discussed above, this 
amendment is the same as that proposed in the notice.

The Rule

    The FAA is amending Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 by establishing three RNAV routes and revising one existing 
route in the Western United States within the airspace assigned to the 
Seattle and Los Angeles Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCC). 
These routes were developed as part of the HAR program to allow more 
efficient routings. They are being established to enhance safety, and 
to facilitate the more flexible and efficient use of the navigable 
airspace for en route instrument flight rules (IFR) operations within 
the Los Angeles and Seattle ARTCC area of responsibility.
    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 Department of Transportation (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.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

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 7400.9N, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated September 1, 2005, 
and effective September 15, 2005, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 2006 Area Navigation Routes

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Q-13 PAWLI to PRFUM [Revised]
 
PRFUM...................................  WP............................  (Lat. 35[deg]30'24''N., long. 113[deg]56'35''W.)
CENIT...................................  WP............................  (Lat. 36[deg]41'02''N., long. 116[deg]26'31''W.)
TUMBE...................................  WP............................  (Lat. 36[deg]48'20''N., long. 116[deg]40'03''W.)
TACUS...................................  WP............................  (Lat. 37[deg]05'16''N., long. 116[deg]54'12''W.)
WODIN...................................  WP............................  (Lat. 37[deg]19'20''N., long. 117[deg]05'25''W.)
LEAHI...................................  WP............................  (Lat. 37[deg]28'58''N., long. 117[deg]14'57''W.)
LOMIA...................................  WP............................  (Lat. 39[deg]13'12''N., long. 119[deg]06'23''W.)
RUFUS...................................  WP............................  (Lat. 41[deg]26'00''N., long. 120[deg]00'00''W.)
PAWLI...................................  WP............................  (Lat. 43[deg]10'48''N., long. 120[deg]55'50''W.)
 
Q-15 CHILY to LOMIA [New]
 
CHILY...................................  WP............................  (Lat. 34[deg]42'49''N., long. 112[deg]45'42''W.)
DOVEE...................................  WP............................  (Lat. 35[deg]26'51''N., long. 114[deg]48'01''W.)
BIKKR...................................  WP............................  (Lat. 36[deg]34'00''N., long. 116[deg]45'00''W.)
DOBNE...................................  WP............................  (Lat. 37[deg]14'23''N., long. 117[deg]15'04''W.)
RUSME...................................  WP............................  (Lat. 37[deg]29'39''N., long. 117[deg]31'12''W.)
LOMIA...................................  WP............................  (Lat. 39[deg]13'12''N., long. 119[deg]06'23''W.)
 
Q-2 BOILE to EWM [New]
 
BOILE...................................  WP............................  (Lat. 34[deg]25'21''N., long. 118[deg]01'33''W.)
HEDVI...................................  WP............................  (Lat. 33[deg]32'23''N., long. 114[deg]28'14''W.)
HOBOL...................................  WP............................  (Lat. 33[deg]11'30''N., long. 112[deg]20'00''W.)
ITUCO...................................  WP............................  (Lat. 32[deg]26'30''N., long. 109[deg]46'26''W.)
EWM.....................................  VORTAC........................  (Lat. 31[deg]57'06''N., long. 106[deg]16'21''W.)
 
Q-4 BOILE to ELP [New]
 
BOILE...................................  WP............................  (Lat. 34[deg]25'21''N., long. 118[deg]01'33''W.)
HEDVI...................................  WP............................  (Lat. 33[deg]32'23''N., long. 114[deg]28'14''W.)
SCOLE...................................  WP............................  (Lat. 33[deg]27'46''N., long. 114[deg]04'54''W.)
SPTFR...................................  WP............................  (Lat. 33[deg]23'49''N., long. 113[deg]43'29''W.)
ZEBOL...................................  WP............................  (Lat. 33[deg]03'30''N., long. 112[deg]31'00''W.)
SKTTR...................................  WP............................  (Lat. 32[deg]17'38''N., long. 109[deg]50'44''W.)
ELP.....................................  VORTAC........................  (Lat. 31[deg]48'57''N., long. 106[deg]16'55''W.)
 


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    Issued in Washington, DC, on October 6, 2005.
Edith V. Parish,
Acting Manager, Airspace and Rules.
[FR Doc. 05-20627 Filed 10-13-05; 8:45 am]
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