[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 142 (Wednesday, July 25, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 40716-40717]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-14326]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2007-27270; Airspace Docket No. 07-ANM-1]
RIN 2120-AA66


Establishment of Area Navigation Routes (RNAV), Western United 
States

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes a high altitude RNAV route in the 
Seattle, WA area to facilitate air traffic operations by providing a 
direct route to the Phoenix, AZ, area. The FAA is implementing this 
route to enhance safety and to provide a more efficient use of 
navigable airspace.

DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, October 25, 2007. 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 7400.9 and 
publication of conforming amendments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken McElroy, Airspace and Rules Group, 
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 7, 2007, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice 
of proposed rulemaking to establish a direct route from the Seattle 
Area to the Phoenix, AZ, area (72 FR 25712). Interested parties were 
invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written 
comments on this proposal to the FAA. No comments were received.
    High altitude area navigation routes are published in paragraph 
2006 of FAA Order 7400.9P dated September 1, 2006 and effective 
September 15, 2006, 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.

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The Rule

    This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 to establish an RNAV route within the airspace assigned to the 
Seattle, Los Angeles, Albuquerque, Salt Lake City and Denver Air Route 
Traffic Control Center (ARTCC). This route provides a direct route from 
the Seattle, WA area to Phoenix, AZ, and facilitates a more flexible 
and efficient use of navigable airspace for en route instrument flight 
rules operations.
    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 FAA Order 1050.1E, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and 
Procedures'', paragraph 311a. This airspace action is not expected to 
cause any potentially significant environmental 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 Proposed 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 7400.9P, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated September 1, 2006, 
and effective September 15, 2006, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 2006 Area Navigation Routes.

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Q-35 IMB to DRK [new]...........................................................................................
 
IMB.........................  VORTAC..............  (Lat. 44[deg]38'54'' N., long. 119[deg]42'42'' W.)
NEERO.......................  WP..................  (Lat. 41[deg]49'03'' N., long. 118[deg]01'29'' W.)
WINEN.......................  WP..................  (Lat. 37[deg]56'00'' N., long. 113[deg]30'00'' W.)
CORKR.......................  Fix.................  (Lat. 36[deg]05'02'' N., long. 112[deg]24'01'' W.)
DRK.........................  VORTAC..............  (Lat. 34[deg]42'09'' N., long. 112[deg]28'49'' W.)
 

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    Issued in Washington, DC, on July 18, 2007.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace and Rules Group.
 [FR Doc. E7-14326 Filed 7-24-07; 8:45 am]
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