[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

0
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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