[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 67 (Tuesday, April 8, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 19287-19288]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-07725]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2013-0952; Airspace Docket No. 13-AGL-18]
RIN 2120-AA66
Modification of Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-265, IL
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action modifies RNAV route T-265 in support of the O'Hare
Modernization Project (OMP)/Chicago Airspace Project (CAP). This action
re-aligns T-265 slightly to the west providing appropriate lateral
spacing from a new Rockford Airport Traffic Control Tower (RFD) and
Chicago Terminal Radar Approach Control (C90) airspace boundary and to
maintain the efficiency and safety of aircraft transitioning around the
Chicago Class B airspace area.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, July 24, 2014. 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: Colby Abbott, Airspace Policy and
Regulations Group, Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267-8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
The FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend T-265 (78 FR 78303, December 26, 2013).
Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking
effort by submitting written comments on the proposal. One comment was
received. The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association supported the
modification, but encouraged the FAA to utilize stakeholders in
developing a national air traffic service route modernization plan.
The Rule
The FAA is amending Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 to modify T-265 in support of the OMP/CAP. As part of the OMP/
CAP, the RFD/C90 airspace boundary is being moved to the west. This
action re-aligns T-265 slightly to the west by replacing the first two
waypoints in the route with two airway intersection fixes, AHMED and
START, respectively, and re-designating the BULLZ and VEENA waypoints
as airway intersection fixes. The route modification ensures
appropriate lateral spacing from the new RFD/C90 airspace boundary and
eliminates the need for manual air traffic control coordination or
aircraft to accomplish frequency changes between the two facilities.
This modification also shortens T-265 by almost 2 nautical miles while
providing the same level of convenience to the flying public with an
easy way to file and fly around the Chicago Class B airspace area
between Chicago/Rockford International Airport, IL, and Chicago O'Hare
International Airport, IL.
Low altitude RNAV routes are published in paragraph 6011 of FAA
Order 7400.9X, dated August 7, 2013, and effective September 15, 2013,
which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The RNAV route
listed in this document will be subsequently published 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.
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 within the National Airspace System.
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).
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.
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Sec. 71.1 [Amended]
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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9X,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 7, 2013, and
effective September 15, 2013, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 6011 United States area navigation routes.
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T-265 AHMED, IL to VEENA, WI [Amended]
AHMED, IL Fix
(Lat. 41[deg]29'52'' N., long. 88[deg]51'52'' W.)
START, IL Fix
(Lat. 41[deg]45'25'' N., long. 89[deg]00'22'' W.)
BULLZ, IL Fix
(Lat. 42[deg]27'27'' N., long. 88[deg]46'17'' W.)
VEENA, WI Fix
(Lat. 42[deg]42'18'' N., long. 88[deg]18'14'' W.)
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Issued in Washington, DC, on April 1, 2014.
Gary A. Norek,
Manager, Airspace Policy and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2014-07725 Filed 4-7-14; 8:45 am]
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