[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 50 (Tuesday, March 15, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 14392-14394]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-05337]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2022-0029; Airspace Docket No. 21-AEA-19]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes Q-140 and Q-812; NY
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule, technical amendment.
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SUMMARY: This action amends the descriptions of Area Navigation (RNAV)
routes Q-140 and Q-812 by changing the spelling of one waypoint (WP) in
the descriptions of the routes. The geographic position of the WP
remains unchanged.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC May 19, 2022. 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 JO 7400.11
and publication of conforming amendments.
ADDRESSES: FAA Order JO 7400.11F, 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. FAA Order JO 7400.11F is also available for
inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).
For information on the availability of FAA Order JO 7400.11F at NARA,
email: [email protected] or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, 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,
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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 necessary to preserve the safe and efficient flow of
air traffic within the NAS.
Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference
This document amends FAA Order JO 7400.11F, Airspace Designations
and Reporting Points, dated August 10, 2021, and effective September
15, 2021. FAA Order JO 7400.11F is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order JO 7400.11F lists Class
A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and
reporting points.
The Rule
The FAA is amending 14 CFR part 71 by editing the descriptions of
RNAV routes Q-140 and Q-812 to change the spelling of the waypoint (WP)
``ARKKK, NY,'' to ``ARRKK, NY.'' This is an editorial change only. The
latitude/longitude coordinates of the WP remain unchanged, and the
alignment of the routes is the same as currently depicted on
aeronautical charts.
Because this action is a minor editorial change that does not alter
the currently charted alignment, altitudes, or Air Traffic Control
procedures for navigation along RNAV routes Q-140 and Q-812, I find
that notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C Sec. 553(b) are
unnecessary and contrary to the public interest.
United States Area Navigation Routes are published in paragraph
2006, and Canadian Area Navigation Routes are published in paragraph
2007, respectively, of FAA JO Order 7400.11F dated August 10, 2021, and
effective September 15, 2021, which is incorporated by reference in 14
CFR 71.1. The RNAV routes listed in this document will be published
subsequently in the Order.
FAA Order JO 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
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.
Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this editorial change to the
descriptions of RNAV routes Q-140 and Q-812 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. Accordingly, 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).
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 14 CFR 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 JO
7400.11F, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 10,
2021, and effective September 15, 2021, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 2006 Subpart A--United States Area Navigation Routes.
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Q-140 WOBED, WA to YODAA, NY [Amended]
WOBED, WA WP (Lat. 48[deg]36'01.07'' N, long. 122[deg]49'46.52'' W)
GETNG, WA WP (Lat. 48[deg]25'30.57'' N, long. 119[deg]31'38.98'' W)
CORDU, ID Fix (Lat. 48[deg]10'46.41'' N, long. 116[deg]40'21.84'' W)
PETIY, MT WP (Lat. 47[deg]58'46.55'' N, long. 114[deg]36'20.31'' W)
CHOTE, MT Fix (Lat. 47[deg]39'56.68'' N, long. 112[deg]09'38.13'' W)
LEWIT, MT WP (Lat. 47[deg]23'00.21'' N, long. 110[deg]08'44.78'' W)
SAYOR, MT Fix (Lat. 47[deg]13'58.34'' N, long. 104[deg]58'39.28'' W)
WILTN, ND Fix (Lat. 47[deg]04'58.09'' N, long. 100[deg]47'43.84'' W)
TTAIL, MN WP (Lat. 46[deg]41'28.00'' N, long. 096[deg]41'09.00'' W)
CESNA, WI WP (Lat. 45[deg]52'14.00'' N, long. 092[deg]10'59.00'' W)
WISCN, WI WP (Lat. 45[deg]18'19.45'' N, long. 089[deg]27'53.91'' W)
EEGEE, WI WP (Lat. 45[deg]08'53.00'' N, long. 088[deg]45'58.00'' W)
DAYYY, MI WP (Lat. 44[deg]10'10.00'' N, long. 084[deg]22'23.00'' W)
RUBKI, Canada WP (Lat. 44[deg]14'54.82'' N, long. 082[deg]16'07.65'' W)
PEPLA, Canada WP (Lat. 43[deg]47'50.98'' N, long. 080[deg]00'53.56'' W)
SIKBO, Canada WP (Lat. 43[deg]39'13.00'' N, long. 079[deg]20'57.00'' W)
MEDAV, Canada WP (Lat. 43[deg]29'19.00'' N, long. 078[deg]45'46.00'' W)
AHPAH, NY WP (Lat. 43[deg]18'19.00'' N, long. 078[deg]07'35.11'' W)
HANKK, NY Fix (Lat. 42[deg]53'41.82'' N, long. 077[deg]09'15.21'' W)
BEEPS, NY Fix (Lat. 42[deg]49'13.26'' N, long. 076[deg]59'04.84'' W)
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EXTOL, NY Fix (Lat. 42[deg]39'27.69'' N, long. 076[deg]37'06.10'' W)
MEMMS, NY Fix (Lat. 42[deg]30'59.71'' N, long. 076[deg]18'15.43'' W)
KODEY, NY Fix (Lat. 42[deg]16'47.53'' N, long. 075[deg]47'04.00'' W)
ARRKK, NY WP (Lat. 42[deg]03'48.52'' N, long. 075[deg]19'00.41'' W)
RODYY, NY WP (Lat. 41[deg]52'25.85'' N, long. 074[deg]35'49.39'' W)
YODAA, NY Fix (Lat. 41[deg]43'21.19'' N, long. 074[deg]01'52.76'' W)
Excluding the airspace within Canada.
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Paragraph 2007 Subpart A--Canadian Area Navigation Routes.
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Q-812 TIMMR, ND to GAYEL, NY [Amended]
TIMMR, ND Fix (Lat. 46[deg]22'49.49'' N, long. 100[deg]54'29.80'' W)
WELOK, MN WP (Lat. 45[deg]41'26.32'' N, long. 094[deg]15'28.74'' W)
CEWDA, WI WP (Lat. 44[deg]48'32.00'' N, long. 088[deg]33'00.00'' W)
ZOHAN, MI WP (Lat. 43[deg]55'57.00'' N, long. 084[deg]23'09.00'' W)
NOSIK, Canada WP (Lat. 43[deg]59'00.00'' N, long. 082[deg]11'52.30'' W)
AGDOX, Canada WP (Lat. 43[deg]17'01.71'' N, long. 079[deg]05'29.29'' W)
KELTI, NY WP (Lat. 43[deg]16'57.00'' N, long. 078[deg]56'00.00'' W)
AHPAH, NY WP (Lat. 43[deg]18'19.00'' N, long. 078[deg]07'35.11'' W)
GOATR, NY WP (Lat. 43[deg]17'26.08'' N, long. 076[deg]39'07.75'' W)
Syracuse, NY (SYR) VORTAC (Lat. 43[deg]09'37.87'' N, long. 076[deg]12'16.41'' W)
FABEN, NY WP (Lat. 42[deg]51'12.04'' N, long. 075[deg]57'07.91'' W)
LOXXE, NY Fix (Lat. 42[deg]34'29.55'' N, long. 075[deg]43'33.49'' W)
ARRKK, NY WP (Lat. 42[deg]03'48.52'' N, long. 075[deg]19'00.41'' W)
STOMP, NY WP (Lat. 41[deg]35'46.78'' N, long. 074[deg]47'47.79'' W)
MSLIN, NY Fix (Lat. 41[deg]29'30.82'' N, long. 074[deg]33'14.28'' W)
GAYEL, NY Fix (Lat. 41[deg]24'24.09'' N, long. 074[deg]21'25.75'' W)
Excluding the airspace within Canada.
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Issued in Washington, DC, on March 9, 2022.
Scott M. Rosenbloom,
Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations.
[FR Doc. 2022-05337 Filed 3-14-22; 8:45 am]
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