[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 72 (Monday, April 15, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 22189-22190]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-08591]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2012-1294; Airspace Docket No. 11-ANM-28]
RIN 2120-AA66


Establishment of Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes; OR

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes two new low-altitude RNAV routes, 
designated T-302 and T-304, in the state of Oregon. The routes replace 
segments of an existing VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airway 
that will be removed due to the planned decommissioning of the 
Portland, OR, VOR/DME in 2013. This action advances the implementation 
of RNAV in the National Airspace System (NAS) and provides continued en 
route navigation guidance in the affected airspace.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, June 27, 2013. 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: Paul Gallant, Airspace Policy and ATC 
Procedures Group, Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; 
telephone: (202) 267-8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed 
rulemaking (NPRM) to establish T-302 and T-304 in the state of Oregon 
(78 FR 4354, January 22, 2013). Interested parties were invited to 
participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on 
the proposal. Two comments were received, both expressing support for 
the proposal.

The Rule

    This action amends Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 by establishing RNAV routes T-302 and T-304 in Oregon. The new 
low-altitude routes replace segments of a VOR Federal airway that will 
be affected by the planned decommissioning of the Portland, OR, VOR/DME 
in 2013. T-302 extends between the existing CUKIS, OR, fix and the 
existing CUPRI, OR, fix. T-304 extends between the existing GLARA, OR, 
fix and the existing HERBS, OR, fix. Additional waypoints are added 
between the end-point fixes. This action enhances safety and 
efficiency, expands the use of RNAV within the NAS, and provides for 
continued en route navigation guidance in a portion of Seattle Air 
Route Traffic Control Center's airspace.
    Area navigation routes are published in paragraph 6011 of FAA Order 
7400.9W, dated August 8, 2012 and effective September 15, 2012, 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 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 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.

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    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 route structure as required to preserve 
the safe and efficient flow of air traffic.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action is categorically excluded 
from further environmental documentation according to FAA Order 
1050.1E, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures, in accordance 
with paragraph 311a. The implementation of this action will not result 
in any extraordinary circumstances in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E 
paragraph 304.

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 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 7400.9W, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 8, 2012, and 
effective September 15, 2012, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6011 United States area navigation routes

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T-302 CUKIS, OR to CUPRI, OR [New]
 
CUKIS, OR                        Fix                (45[deg]21'00'' N., long. 122[deg]21'49'' W.)
JJACE, OR                        WP                 (45[deg]09'52'' N., long. 122[deg]03'03'' W.)
JJETT, OR                        WP                 (44[deg]56'35'' N., long. 121[deg]40'56'' W.)
JERMM, OR                        WP                 (44[deg]46'05'' N., long. 121[deg]27'06'' W.)
CUPRI, OR                        Fix                (44[deg]37'04'' N., long. 121[deg]15'14'' W.)
 
T-304 GLARA, OR to HERBS, OR [New]
 
GLARA, OR                        Fix                (45[deg]16'40'' N., long. 122[deg]36'11'' W.)
PUTZZ, OR                        WP                 (45[deg]06'14'' N., long. 122[deg]07'19'' W.)
JJETT, OR                        WP                 (44[deg]56'35'' N., long. 121[deg]40'56'' W.)
WISSL, OR                        WP                 (44[deg]35'49'' N., long. 121[deg]24'59'' W.)
HERBS, OR                        Fix                (44[deg]25'07'' N., long. 121[deg]16'52'' W.)
 


    Issued in Washington, DC, on April 4, 2013.
Gary A. Norek,
Manager, Airspace Policy and ATC Procedures Group.
[FR Doc. 2013-08591 Filed 4-12-13; 8:45 am]
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