[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 31 (Wednesday, February 15, 2006)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 7845-7848]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-1427]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2005-22398; Airspace Docket No. 05-ASO-7]
RIN 2120-AA66


Establishment of High Altitude Area Navigation Routes; South 
Central United States

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes 16 high altitude area navigation 
(RNAV) routes in the South Central United States in support of the High 
Altitude Redesign (HAR) program. The FAA is taking this action to 
enhance safety and to facilitate the more flexible and efficient use of 
the navigable airspace.

DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, April 13, 2006.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, 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 September 27, 2005, the FAA published in the Federal Register a 
notice of proposed rulemaking to establish 16 RNAV routes in the South 
Central United States, within the airspace assigned to the Memphis Air 
Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) (70 FR 56391). The routes were 
proposed as part of the HAR program to enhance safety and facilitate 
the more flexible and efficient use of the navigable airspace for en 
route instrument flight rules (IFR) aircraft

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operations. Interested parties were invited to participate in this 
rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on this proposal to 
the FAA. One comment was received in response to the NPRM. The comment 
supported the proposal.
    High altitude area navigation routes are published in paragraph 
2006 of FAA Order 7400.9N dated September 1, 2005 and effective 
September 15, 2005, 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 Rule

    This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 by establishing 16 RNAV routes in the South Central United 
States, within the airspace assigned to Memphis ARTCC. The FAA is 
taking 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 instrument flight rules (IFR) operations. This 
rule includes several corrections to the route descriptions published 
in the NPRM. In route Q-26, the name of the fix ``ABROC'' is being 
changed to ``DEVAC.'' This changes the fix name only; the latitude and 
longitude coordinates for the fix remain the same as published in the 
NPRM. In addition, the order of the points listed for routes Q-19 and 
Q-33 has been reversed to comply with policy that odd numbered routes 
be described with the points listed from South to North. This does not 
affect the actual alignment of routes Q-19 and Q-33. Except for these 
changes, the routes in this rule are the same as those proposed in the 
NPRM.
    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.

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

    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 incorporating 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-19 BNA to PLESS [New]
 
 BNA........................  VORTAC..............  (Lat. 36[deg]08'13''N., long. 86[deg]41'05''W.)
PLESS.......................  Fix.................  (Lat. 37[deg]48'35''N., long. 88[deg]57'48''W.)
 
                                                 * * * * * * *
 Q-21 JONEZ to RZC [New]
 
 JONEZ......................  Fix.................  (Lat. 34[deg]30'57''N., long. 95[deg]27'34''W.)
RZC.........................  VORTAC..............  (Lat. 36[deg]14'47''N., long. 94[deg]07'17''W.)
 
                                                 * * * * * * *
 Q-23 FSM to RZC [New]
 
 FSM........................  VORTAC..............  (Lat. 35[deg]23'18''N., long. 94[deg]16'18''W.)
RZC.........................  VORTAC..............  (Lat. 36[deg]14'47''N., long. 94[deg]07'17''W.)
 
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 Q-25 MEEOW to PXV [New]
 
 MEEOW......................  Fix.................  (Lat. 34[deg]19'05''N., long. 93[deg]31'25''W.)
ARG.........................  VORTAC..............  (Lat. 36[deg]06'36''N., long. 90[deg]57'13''W.)
WLSUN.......................  WP..................  (Lat. 37[deg]35'00''N., long. 88[deg]08'00''W.)
PXV.........................  VORTAC..............  (Lat. 37[deg]55'42''N., long. 87[deg]45'45''W.)
 
  Q-26 ARG to DEVAC [New]
 
 ARG........................  VORTAC..............  (Lat. 36[deg]06'36''N., long. 90[deg]57'13''W.)
DEVAC.......................  Fix.................  (Lat. 34[deg]37'05''N., long. 87[deg]26'07''W.)
 
  Q-27 FSM to ZALDA [New]
 
 FSM........................  VORTAC..............  (Lat. 35[deg]23'18''N., long. 94[deg]16'18''W.)
ZALDA.......................  WP..................  (Lat. 36[deg]04'55''N., long. 93[deg]37'37''W.)
 
 Q-28 GRAZN to PXV [New]
 
 GRAZN......................  WP..................  (Lat. 34[deg]15'00''N., long. 94[deg]21'29''W.)
PYRMD.......................  WP..................  (Lat. 34[deg]34'00''N., long. 93[deg]44'00''W.)
HAKAT.......................  WP..................  (Lat. 36[deg]17'00''N., long. 91[deg]04'00''W.)

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ESTEE.......................  WP..................  (Lat. 34[deg]41'00''N., long. 88[deg]17'00''W.)
PXV.........................  VORTAC..............  (Lat. 37[deg]55'42''N., long. 87[deg]45'45''W.)
 
  Q-29 HARES to PXV [New]
 
 HARES......................  WP..................  (Lat. 33[deg]00'00''N., long. 91[deg]44'00''W.)
MEM.........................  VORTAC..............  (Lat. 35[deg]00'54''N., long. 89[deg]59'00''W.)
SIDAE.......................  WP..................  (Lat. 37[deg]20'00''N., long. 87[deg]50'00''W.)
PXV.........................  VORTAC..............  (Lat. 37[deg]55'42''N., long. 87[deg]45'45''W.)
 
  Q-30 SQS to VUZ [NEW]
 
 SQS........................  VORTAC..............  (Lat. 33[deg]27'50''N., long. 90[deg]16'38''W.)
VUZ.........................  VORTAC..............  (Lat. 33[deg]40'13''N., long. 86[deg]53'59''W.)
 
 Q-31 DHART TO PXV [NEW]
 
 DHART......................  Fix.................  (Lat. 33[deg]23'52''N., long. 92[deg]25'10''W.)
TOROS.......................  WP..................  (Lat. 33[deg]40'00''N., long. 92[deg]10'00''W.)
UJM.........................  VOR/DME.............  (Lat. 34[deg]34'30''N., long. 90[deg]40'28''W.)
TIIDE.......................  WP..................  (Lat. 37[deg]28'00''N., long. 87[deg]59'00''W.)
PXV.........................  VORTAC..............  (Lat. 37[deg]55'42''N., long. 87[deg]45'45''W.)
 
  Q-32 ELD to SWAPP [New]
 
 ELD........................  VORTAC..............  (Lat. 33[deg]15'22''N., long. 92[deg]44'38''W.)
GAGLE.......................  WP..................  (Lat. 34[deg]08'00''N., long. 90[deg]17'00''W.)
CRAMM.......................  Fix.................  (Lat. 34[deg]38'11''N., long. 88[deg]53'55''W.)
BNA.........................  VORTAC..............  (Lat. 36[deg]08'13''N., long. 86[deg]41'05''W.)
SWAPP.......................  Fix.................  (Lat. 36[deg]36'50''N., long. 85[deg]10'56''W.)
 Q-33 DHART to PROWl [New]
 
 DHART......................  Fix.................  (Lat. 33[deg]23'52''N., long. 92[deg]25'10''W.)
LIT.........................  VORTAC..............  (Lat. 34[deg]40'40''N., long. 92[deg]10'50''W.)
PROWL.......................  WP..................  (Lat. 37[deg]02'00''N., long. 91[deg]15'00''W.)
 
  Q-34 TXK to SWAPP [New]
 
 TXK........................  VORTAC..............  (Lat. 33[deg]30'50''N., long. 94[deg]04'24''W.)
MATIE.......................  Vix.................  (Lat. 34[deg]05'42''N., long. 92[deg]33'02''W.)
MEM.........................  VORTAC..............  (Lat. 35[deg]00'54''N., long. 89[deg]59'00''W.)
SWAPP.......................  Fix.................  (Lat. 36[deg]36'50''N., long. 85[deg]10'56''W.)
 
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 Q-36 RZC to SWAPP [New]
 
 RZC........................  VORTAC..............  (Lat. 36[deg]14'47''N., long. 94[deg]07'17''W.)
TWITS.......................  WP..................  (Lat. 36[deg]06'32''N., long. 90[deg]54'48''W.)
DEPEC.......................  WP..................  (Lat. 36[deg]06'00''N., long. 87[deg]31'00''W.)
BNA.........................  VORTAC..............  (Lat. 36[deg]08'13''N., long. 86[deg]41'05''W.)
SWAPP.......................  Fix.................  (Lat. 36[deg]36'50''N., long. 86[deg]10'56''W.)
 
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Q-38 ROKIT to BESOM [New]
 
 ROKIT......................  Fix.................  (Lat. 30[deg]29'50''N., long. 94[deg]30'50''W.)
INCIN.......................  WP..................  (Lat. 31[deg]21'09''N., long. 92[deg]45'18''W.)
LAREY.......................  WP..................  (Lat. 32[deg]00'12''N., long. 91[deg]22'22''W.)
BESOM.......................  Fix.................  (Lat. 35[deg]35'11''N., long. 87[deg]39'23''W.)
 
                                                 * * * * * * *
Q-40 AEX to MISLe [New]
 
 AEX........................  VORTAC..............  (Lat. 31[deg]15'24''N., long. 92[deg]30'04''W.)
DOOMS.......................  WP..................  (Lat. 31[deg]53'08''N., long. 91[deg]09'56''W.)
SALVA.......................  WP..................  (Lat. 32[deg]38'00''N., long. 89[deg]21'56''W.)
MISLE.......................  WP..................  (Lat. 33[deg]24'00''N., long. 87[deg]38'00''W.)
 
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    Issued in Washington, DC on January 30, 2006.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace and Rules.
[FR Doc. 06-1427 Filed 2-14-06; 8:45 am]
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