[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 141 (Tuesday, July 27, 2021)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 40143-40144]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-15838]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2021-0054; Airspace Docket No. 20-AGL-34]
RIN 2120-AA66
Establishment of Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes T-322, T-392, T-
403, and T-405; Central United States.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action establishes area navigation (RNAV) routes T-322,
T-392, T-403, and T-405 in the central United States. The new RNAV
routes expand the availability of RNAV coverage in support of
transitioning the National Airspace System (NAS) from ground-based to
satellite-based navigation. Additionally, a portion of the new RNAV
routes provide enroute structure where VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR)
Federal airway segments were removed due to the decommissioning of
Sioux City, IA; Park Rapids, MN; and Huron, SD, VORs, in support of the
FAA's VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) program.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, October 7, 2021. 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 7400.11 and
publication of conforming amendments.
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11E, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can
contact the Rules and Regulations Group, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267-8783. The Order is also available for inspection
at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of FAA Order 7400.11E at NARA, email:
[email protected] or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jesse Acevedo, Rules and Regulations
Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Authority for This Rulemaking
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 expands the availability of RNAV routes in the central
United States and improves the efficient flow of air traffic within the
NAS by lessening the dependency on ground-based navigation.
History
The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking for Docket No.
FAA-2021-0054 in the Federal Register (86 FR 12129; March 2, 2021),
proposing to establish T-322, T-392, T-403, and T-405 to expand the
availability of RNAV routing in support of transitioning the NAS from
ground-based to satellite-based navigation. Interested parties were
invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written
comments on the proposal. No comments were received.
United States RNAV T-routes are published in paragraph 6011 of FAA
Order 7400.11E, dated July 21, 2020, and effective September 15, 2020,
which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The RNAV T-routes
listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order.
Differences From the NPRM
In the NPRM published in the Federal Register for the action
establishing T-322, the FAA mistakenly identified the Redwood Falls,
MN, VOR/DME as ``RWD'' in the regulatory text section describing the
proposed route. The correct identifier is ``RWF'' and is corrected in
regulatory text of this rule.
Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference
This document amends FAA Order 7400.11E, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated July 21, 2020, and effective September 15,
2020. FAA Order 7400.11E is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11E lists Class A,
B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and
reporting points.
The Rule
This action amends 14 CFR part 71 by establishing RNAV routes T-
322, T-392, T-403, and T-405. This action is necessary in order to
expand the availability of RNAV routing in support of transitioning the
NAS from ground-based to satellite-based navigation. The new T-routes
are described below.
T-322: T-322 is a new RNAV route that extends between the Rapid
City, SD, VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) and the Redwood Falls,
MN, VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME). This T-route provides
enroute routing overlaying VOR Federal airway V-26.
T-392: T-392 is a new RNAV route that extends between the MZEEE,
IA, waypoint (WP) located near the Sioux City, IA, Tactical Air
Navigation (TACAN) navigation aid and the GRSIS, MN, WP located near
the Fairmont, MN, DME.
T-403: T-403 is a new RNAV route that extends between the GENEO,
MN, WP located near the Darwin, MN, VORTAC and the BLUOX, MN, fix
located 40 NM North of the Park Rapids, MN, DME. This T-route provides
enroute routing adjacent to VOR Federal airway V-171 between the
Darwin, MN, VORTAC and the Alexandria, MN, VOR/DME, and overlays VOR
Federal airway V-175 between the Alexandria, MN, VOR/DME and the BLUOX,
MN, fix.
T-405: T-405 is a new RNAV route that extends between the FIITS,
SD, WP located near the Yankton, SD, VOR/DME and the GICHI, ND, WP
located near the Devils Lake, ND, VOR/DME. This T-route provides
enroute routing adjacent to VOR Federal airway V-159 between the
Yankton, SD, VOR/DME and the Huron, SD, DME; enroute routing adjacent
to VOR Federal airway V-15 between the Huron, SD, DME and the Aberdeen,
SD, VOR/DME; and enroute routing adjacent to VOR Federal airway V-170
between the Aberdeen, SD, VOR/DME and the Devils Lake, ND, VOR/DME.
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on September 15.
Regulatory Notices and Analyses
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.
It, therefore: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under
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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 of establishing RNAV routes
T-322, T-392, T-403, and T-405, to expand the availability of RNAV
routing in support of transitioning the NAS from ground-based to
satellite-based navigation, qualifies for categorical exclusion under
the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq) and its
implementing regulations at 40 CFR part 1500, and in accordance with
FAA Order 1050.1F, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures,
paragraph 5-6.5a, which categorically excludes from further
environmental impact review rulemaking actions that designate or modify
classes of airspace areas, airways, routes, and reporting points (see
14 CFR part 71, Designation of Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace Areas;
Air Traffic Service Routes; and Reporting Points). As such, this action
is not expected to result in any potentially significant environmental
impacts. In accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, paragraph 5-2 regarding
Extraordinary Circumstances, the FAA has reviewed this action for
factors and circumstances in which a normally categorically excluded
action may have a significant environmental impact requiring further
analysis. The FAA has determined that no extraordinary circumstances
exist that warrant preparation of an environmental assessment or
environmental impact study.
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(f), 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 7400.11E,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated July 21, 2020, and
effective September 15, 2020, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes.
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T-322 Rapid City, SD (RAP) to Redwood Falls, MN (RWF) [New]
Rapid City, SD (RAP) VORTAC (Lat. 43[deg]58'33.74'' N, long. 103[deg]00'44.38'' W)
Philip, SD (PHP) VOR/DME (Lat. 44[deg]03'29.66'' N, long. 101[deg]39'51.10'' W)
Pierre, SD (PIR) VORTAC (Lat. 44[deg]23'40.40'' N, long. 100[deg]09'46.11'' W)
DAKPE, SD WP (Lat. 44[deg]25'58.37'' N, long. 098[deg]42'23.05'' W)
Redwood Falls, MN (RWF) VOR/DME (Lat. 44[deg]28'02.19'' N, long. 095[deg]07'41.63'' W)
* * * * * * *
T-392 MZEEE, IA to GRSIS, MN [New]
MZEEE, IA WP (Lat. 42[deg]20'40.66'' N, long. 096[deg]19'24.54'' W)
KAATO, IA WP (Lat. 42[deg]35'06.89'' N, long. 095[deg]58'53.08'' W)
BERRG, IA WP (Lat. 43[deg]08'17.21'' N, long. 095[deg]10'46.46'' W)
GRSIS, MN WP (Lat. 43[deg]38'45.54'' N, long. 094[deg]25'21.17'' W)
T-403 GENEO, MN to BLUOX, MN [New]
GENEO, MN WP (Lat. 45[deg]05'15.37'' N, long. 094[deg]27'14.30'' W)
Alexandria, MN (AXN) VOR/DME (Lat. 45[deg]57'30.20'' N, long. 095[deg]13'57.48'' W)
Park Rapids, MN (PKD) DME (Lat. 46[deg]53'53.34'' N, long. 095[deg]04'15.21'' W)
BLUOX, MN WP (Lat. 47[deg]34'33.13'' N, long. 095[deg]01'29.11'' W)
T-405 FIITS, SD TO GICHI, ND [New]
FIITS, SD WP (Lat. 42[deg]55'06.67'' N, long. 097[deg]23'06.31'' W)
Mitchell, SD (MHE) VOR/DME (Lat. 43[deg]46'37.28'' N, long. 098[deg]02'15.28'' W)
DIDDL, SD WP (Lat. 44[deg]26'24.32'' N, long. 098[deg]18'39.06'' W)
Aberdeen, SD (ABR) VOR/DME (Lat. 45[deg]25'02.48'' N, long. 098[deg]22'07.39'' W)
Jamestown, ND (JMS) VOR/DME (Lat. 46[deg]55'58.34'' N, long. 098[deg]40'43.57'' W)
FARRM, ND FIX (Lat. 47[deg]29'14.17'' N, long. 099[deg]01'34.50'' W)
GICHI, ND WP (Lat. 48[deg]06'54.20'' N, long. 098[deg]54'45.14'' W)
Issued in Washington, DC, on July 21, 2021.
George Gonzalez,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2021-15838 Filed 7-26-21; 8:45 am]
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