[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 50 (Tuesday, March 15, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 14396-14399]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-05338]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2021-0913; Airspace Docket No. 21-ASO-11]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes; Southeastern United
States
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action amends five high altitude area navigation (RNAV)
routes (Q-routes), and establishes one new Q- route in the southeastern
United States in support of the VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Minimum
Operational Network (MON) Program. This action improves the efficiency
of the National Airspace System (NAS) by expanding the availability of
RNAV routing and reducing the dependency on ground-based navigational
systems.
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, 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
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the safe and efficient flow of air traffic within the NAS.
History
The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking for Docket No.
FAA-2021-0913, in the Federal Register (86 FR 67367; November 26,
2021), to amend five existing Q-routes, and establish one new Q-route,
in the southeastern United States to support the VOR MON program.
Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking
effort by submitting written comments on the proposal. No comments were
received.
RNAV routes are published in paragraph 2006 of FAA Order JO
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 subsequently published in FAA Order JO 7400.11.
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 amending five existing Q-
routes, and establishing one new Q-route, in the southeastern United
States to support the VOR MON program.
The Q-route amendments are as follows:
Q-65: Q-65 currently extends between the MGNTY, FL, waypoint (WP)
and the Rosewood, OH, (ROD) VOR and Tactical Air Navigational System
(VORTAC). The FAA is removing the Rosewood VORTAC and replacing it with
the RINTE, OH, WP, which is located 50 feet east of the VORTAC.
Additionally, the FAA is amending Q-65 by shifting the route slightly
east from the ENEME, GA, WP, to the DAREE, GA, WP, and by removing the
JEFOI, GA, WP; the TRASY, GA, WP; and the CESKI, GA, WP while adding
the KERLY, GA, WP. As amended Q-65 extends from the MGNTY, FL, WP to
the RINTE, OH, WP.
Q-77: Q-77 currently extends between the OCTAL, FL, WP and the
WIGVO, GA, WP. The FAA is extending the current route northerly from
the WIGVO, GA, WP to the HRTWL, SC, WP. As amended, Q-77 extends from
the OCTAL, FL, WP to the HRTWL, SC, WP.
Q-93: Q-93 currently extends between the MCLAW, FL, WP and the
QUIWE, SC, WP. The FAA is extending the current route to the northwest
from the QUIWE, SC, WP to the HEVAN, IN, WP. The following WPs are
added between QUIWE and HEVAN: JEPEX, SC, WP; BENBY, NC, WP; DOOGE, VA,
WP; HAPKI, KY, WP; TONIO, KY, Fix; and OCASE, KY, WP. As amended, Q-93
extends between the MCLAW, FL, WP and the HEVAN, IN, WP.
Q-103: Q-103 currently extends between the CYNTA, GA, WP and the
AIRRA, PA, WP. The FAA is removing the Pulaski, VA, (PSK) VORTAC and
replacing it with the DANCO, VA, WP, which is located 138 feet east of
the PSK VORTAC. As amended, Q-103 extends between the CYNTA, GA, WP,
and the AIRRA, PA, WP.
Q-116: Q-116 currently extends between the Vulcan, AL, (VUZ)
VORTAC, and the OCTAL, FL, WP. The FAA is removing the Vulcan, AL,
(VUZ) VORTAC and replacing it with the VLKNN, AL, WP, which is located
49 feet east of the VUZ VORTAC. The FAA is also extending Q-116
northwest to the Springfield, MO, (SGF) VORTAC, and adding the
following points prior to the VLKNN, AL, WP: LOBBS, AL, Fix; GOOGY, AL,
WP; MEMFS, TN, WP; LUKKY, AR, WP; ZAVEL, AR, WP; and the Springfield
VORTAC. As amended, Q-116 extends between the Springfield, MO, (SGF)
VORTAC and the OCTAL, FL, WP.
The new Q-route is as follows:
Q-139: Q-139 provides area navigation between the MGMRY, AL, WP,
and the RINTE, OH, WP, reducing the need for ground based navigational
aids. Between the MGMRY and RINTE WPs, the route consists of the
following points: VLKNN, AL, WP; SALMS, TN, Fix; HITMN, TN, WP;
Louisville, KY, (IIU) VORTAC; GBEES, KY, WP; HICKI, IN, Fix; and CREEP,
OH, Fix.
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 action of amending five RNAV
routes (Q-routes), and establishing one new Q- route, in support of
efforts 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. 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).
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:
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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 United States Area Navigation Routes.
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Q-65 MGNTY, FL to RINTE, OH [Amended]
MGNTY, FL WP (Lat. 28[deg]01'32.99'' N, long. 082[deg]53'19.71'' W)
DOFFY, FL WP (Lat. 29[deg]15'22.73'' N, long. 082[deg]31'38.10'' W)
FETAL, FL WP (Lat. 30[deg]11'03.69'' N, long. 082[deg]30'24.76'' W)
ENEME, GA WP (Lat. 30[deg]42'12.09'' N, long. 082[deg]26'09.31'' W)
KERLY, GA WP (Lat. 32[deg]04'46.68'' N, long. 082[deg]22'04.90'' W)
DAREE, GA WP (Lat. 34[deg]37'35.72'' N, long. 083[deg]51'35.03'' W)
LORNN, TN WP (Lat. 35[deg]21'16.33'' N, long. 084[deg]14'19.35'' W)
SOGEE, TN WP (Lat. 36[deg]31'50.64'' N, long. 084[deg]11'35.39'' W)
ENGRA, KY WP (Lat. 37[deg]29'02.34'' N, long. 084[deg]15'02.15'' W)
OCASE, KY WP (Lat. 38[deg]23'59.05'' N, long. 084[deg]11'05.32'' W)
RINTE, OH WP (Lat. 40[deg]17'16.11'' N, long. 084[deg]02'34.51'' W)
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Q-77 OCTAL, FL to HRTWL, SC [Amended]
OCTAL, FL WP (Lat. 26[deg]09'01.92'' N, long. 080[deg]12'11.60'' W)
MATLK, FL WP (Lat. 27[deg]49'36.54'' N, long. 080[deg]57'04.27'' W)
STYMY, FL WP (Lat. 28[deg]02'12.25'' N, long. 081[deg]09'05.47'' W)
WAKKO, FL WP (Lat. 28[deg]20'31.57'' N, long. 081[deg]18'32.14'' W)
MJAMS, FL WP (Lat. 28[deg]55'37.59'' N, long. 081[deg]36'33.30'' W)
ETORE, FL WP (Lat. 29[deg]41'49.00'' N, long. 081[deg]40'47.75'' W)
SHRKS, FL WP (Lat. 30[deg]37'23.23'' N, long. 081[deg]45'59.13'' W)
TEUFL, GA WP (Lat. 31[deg]52'00.46'' N, long. 082[deg]01'04.56'' W)
WIGVO, GA WP (Lat. 32[deg]27'24.00'' N, long. 082[deg]02'18.00'' W)
MELKR, SC WP (Lat. 33[deg]37'09.61'' N, long. 082[deg]06'46.45'' W)
HRTWL, SC WP (Lat. 34[deg]15'05.33'' N, long. 082[deg]09'15.55'' W)
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Q-93 MCLAW, FL to HEVAN, IN [Amended]
MCLAW, FL WP (Lat. 24[deg]33'49.00'' N, long. 081[deg]01'00.00'' W)
VAULT, FL WP (Lat. 24[deg]45'54.75'' N, long. 081[deg]00'33.72'' W)
LINEY, FL WP (Lat. 25[deg]16'44.02'' N, long. 080[deg]53'15.43'' W)
FOBIN, FL WP (Lat. 25[deg]47'02.00'' N, long. 080[deg]46'00.89'' W)
EBAYY, FL WP (Lat. 27[deg]43'40.20'' N, long. 080[deg]30'03.59'' W)
MALET, FL Fix (Lat. 28[deg]41'29.90'' N, long. 080[deg]52'04.30'' W)
DEBRL, FL WP (Lat. 29[deg]17'48.73'' N, long. 081[deg]08'02.88'' W)
KENLL, FL WP (Lat. 29[deg]34'28.35'' N, long. 081[deg]07'25.26'' W)
PRMUS, FL WP (Lat. 29[deg]49'05.67'' N, long. 081[deg]07'20.74'' W)
WOPNR, OA WP (Lat. 30[deg]37'36.03'' N, long. 081[deg]04'26.44'' W)
GIPPL, GA WP (Lat. 31[deg]22'53.96'' N, long. 081[deg]09'53.70'' W)
SUSYQ, GA WP (Lat. 31[deg]40'54.28'' N, long. 081[deg]12'07.99'' W)
ISUZO, GA WP (Lat. 31[deg]57'47.85'' N, long. 081[deg]14'14.79'' W)
GURGE, SC WP (Lat. 32[deg]29'02.26'' N, long. 081[deg]12'41.48'' W)
FISHO, SC WP (Lat. 33[deg]16'46.25'' N, long. 081[deg]24'43.52'' W)
QUIWE, SC WP (Lat. 33[deg]57'05.56'' N, long. 081[deg]30'07.93'' W)
JEPEX, SC WP (Lat. 34[deg]58'29.40'' N, long. 081[deg]44'15.11'' W)
BENBY, NC WP (Lat. 35[deg]44'54.69'' N, long. 081[deg]55'16.68'' W)
DOOGE, VA WP (Lat. 36[deg]48'38.93'' N, long. 082[deg]35'14.37'' W)
HAPKI, KY WP (Lat. 37[deg]04'55.73'' N, long. 082[deg]51'02.62'' W)
TONIO, KY Fix (Lat. 37[deg]15'15.20'' N, long. 083[deg]01'47.53'' W)
OCASE, KY WP (Lat. 38[deg]23'59.05'' N, long. 084[deg]11'05.32'' W)
HEVAN, IN WP (Lat. 39[deg]21'08.86'' N, long. 085[deg]07'46.70'' W)
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Q-103 CYNTA, GA to AIRRA, PA [Amended]
CYNTA, GA WP (Lat. 30[deg]36'27.06'' N, long. 082[deg]05'35.45'' W)
PUPYY, GA WP (Lat. 31[deg]24'35.58'' N, long. 081[deg]49'06.19'' W)
RIELE, SC WP (Lat. 32[deg]37'27.14'' N, long. 081[deg]23'34.97'' W)
EMCET, SC WP (Lat. 34[deg]09'41.99'' N, long. 080[deg]50'12.51'' W)
SLOJO, SC WP (Lat. 34[deg]38'46.31'' N, long. 080[deg]39'25.63'' W)
DANCO, VA WP (Lat. 37[deg]05'15.75'' N, long. 080[deg]42'46.45'' W)
ASBUR, WV Fix (Lat. 37[deg]49'24.41'' N, long. 080[deg]27'51.44'' W)
OAKLE, WV Fix (Lat. 38[deg]07'13.80'' N, long. 080[deg]21'44.84'' W)
PERRI, WV Fix (Lat. 38[deg]17'50.49'' N, long. 080[deg]18'05.11'' W)
PERKS, WV Fix (Lat. 38[deg]39'40.84'' N, long. 080[deg]10'29.36'' W)
RICCS, WV WP (Lat. 38[deg]55'14.65'' N, long. 080[deg]05'01.68'' W)
EMNEM, WV WP (Lat. 39[deg]31'27.12'' N, long. 080[deg]04'28.21'' W)
AIRRA, PA WP (Lat. 41[deg]06'16.48'' N, long. 080[deg]03'48.73'' W)
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Q-116 Springfield, MO (SGF) to OCTAL, FL [Amended]
Springfield, MO (SGF) VORTAC (Lat. 37[deg]21'21.41'' N, long. 093[deg]20'02.55'' W)
ZAVEL, AR WP (Lat. 36[deg]15'28.92'' N, long. 091[deg]43'13.51'' W)
LUKKY, AR WP (Lat. 36[deg]07'51.19'' N, long. 091[deg]32'20.04'' W)
MEMFS, TN WP (Lat. 35[deg]00'54.62'' N, long. 089[deg]58'58.87'' W)
GOOGY, AL WP (Lat. 34[deg]01'38.41'' N, long. 087[deg]41'31.45'' W)
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LOBBS, AL Fix (Lat. 33[deg]54'31.88'' N, long. 087[deg]25'38.09'' W)
VLKNN, AL WP (Lat. 33[deg]40'12.47'' N, long. 086[deg]53'58.83'' W)
DEEDA, GA WP (Lat. 31[deg]34'13.55'' N, long. 085[deg]00'31.10'' W)
JAWJA, FL WP (Lat. 30[deg]10'25.55'' N, long. 083[deg]48'58.94'' W)
MICES, FL WP (Lat. 29[deg]51'37.65'' N, long. 083[deg]33'18.30'' W)
DEANR, FL WP (Lat. 29[deg]15'30.40'' N, long. 083[deg]03'30.24'' W)
PATOY, FL WP (Lat. 29[deg]03'52.49'' N, long. 082[deg]54'00.09'' W)
SMELZ, FL WP (Lat. 28[deg]04'59.00'' N, long. 082[deg]06'34.00'' W)
SHEEK, FL WP (Lat. 27[deg]35'15.40'' N, long. 081[deg]46'27.82'' W)
JAYMC, FL WP (Lat. 26[deg]58'51.00'' N, long. 081[deg]22'08.00'' W)
OCTAL, FL WP (Lat. 26[deg]09'01.92'' N, long. 080[deg]12'11.60'' W)
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Q-139 MGMRY, AL to RINTE, OH [New]
MGMRY, AL WP (Lat. 32[deg]13'20.78'' N, long. 086[deg]19'11.24'' W)
VLKNN, AL WP (Lat. 33[deg]40'12.47'' N, long. 086[deg]53'58.83'' W)
SALMS, TN Fix (Lat. 35[deg]00'03.25'' N, long. 086[deg]47'07.79'' W)
HITMN, TN WP (Lat. 36[deg]08'12.47'' N, long. 086[deg]41'05.25'' W)
Louisville, KY (IIU) VORTAC (Lat. 38[deg]06'12.47'' N, long. 085[deg]34'38.77'' W)
GBEES, KY Fix (Lat. 38[deg]41'54.72'' N, long. 085[deg]10'13.03'' W)
HICKI, IN Fix (Lat. 39[deg]01'06.95'' N, long. 084[deg]56'52.83'' W)
CREEP, OH Fix (Lat. 39[deg]55'15.28'' N, long. 084[deg]18'31.41'' W)
RINTE, OH WP (Lat. 40[deg]17'16.11'' N, long. 084[deg]02'34.51'' W)
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Issued in Washington, DC, on March 9, 2022.
Scott M. Rosenbloom,
Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations.
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