[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 210 (Tuesday, November 1, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 65675-65677]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-23369]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2021-0245; Airspace Docket No. 21-AAL-8]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment to VOR Federal Airway V-436 and Jet Route J-125, and
Establishment of United States Area Navigation Route T-399 in the
Vicinity of Clear, AK
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action amends Alaskan VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR)
Federal airway V-436 and Jet route J-125, and establishes United States
Area Navigation (RNAV) route T-399 in the vicinity of Clear, AK. These
Air Traffic Service (ATS) route actions are necessary due to the
amendment of restricted area R-2206 and the establishment of new
restricted areas in the vicinity of Clear, AK.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, December 29, 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 7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colby Abbott, 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
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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 ATS
route structure in central Alaska to maintain the efficient flow of air
traffic within the National Airspace System.
History
The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking for Docket No.
FAA 2021-0245 in the Federal Register (86 FR 17553; April 5, 2021),
amending Alaskan VOR Federal airway V-436 and Jet route J-125, and
establishing RNAV route T-399 in the vicinity of Clear, AK. Interested
parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by
submitting written comments on the proposal. No comments were received.
Alaskan VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010(b), Jet
Routes are published in paragraph 2004, and United States Area
Navigation Routes (T-routes) are published in paragraph 6011 of FAA
Order JO 7400.11G, dated August 19, 2022, and effective September 15,
2022, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The ATS routes
listed in this document will be published subsequently in FAA Order JO
7400.11.
Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference
This document amends FAA Order JO 7400.11G, Airspace Designations
and Reporting Points, dated August 19, 2022, and effective September
15, 2022. FAA Order JO 7400.11G is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order JO 7400.11G 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 amending Alaskan VOR Federal
airway V-436 and Jet route J-125, and establishing RNAV route T-399.
The expansion of restricted airspace in the vicinity of Clear, AK,
makes this action necessary. The ATS route actions are described below.
V-436: V-436 extends between the Anchorage, AK (ANC), VHF
Omnidirectional Range/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) and the
Deadhorse, AK (SCC), VOR/DME. This action removes the airway segment
between the Talkeetna, AK (TKA), VOR/DME and the Nenana, AK (ENN), VHF
Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) and replaces the
removed airway segment with an airway segment that extends between the
Talkeetna, AK (TKA), VOR/DME; the AILEE, AK, waypoint (WP); and the
Fairbanks, AK (FAI), VORTAC. As amended, V-436 will extend between the
Anchorage, AK, VOR/DME and the Fairbanks, AK, VORTAC.
J-125: J-125 extends between the Kodiak, AK (ODK), VOR/DME and the
Nenana, AK (ENN), VORTAC. This action removes the route segment between
the Anchorage, AK (ANC), VOR/DME and the Nenana, AK (ENN), VORTAC in
order to avoid the amended and new restricted areas over Clear, AK. As
amended, the route is changed and extends between the Kodiak, AK, VOR/
DME and the Anchorage, AK, VOR/DME.
T-399: T-399 is a new RNAV route that extends between the
Talkeetna, AK (TKA), VOR/DME and the Nenana, AK (ENN), VORTAC over the
AILEE, AK; PAWWW, AK; and SEAHK, AK, WPs.
All navigational aid radials listed in the Alaskan VOR Federal
airway description below are unchanged and stated in True degrees.
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 airspace action of amending
Alaskan VOR Federal airway V-436 and Jet Route J-125, and establishing
RNAV route T-399 in the vicinity of Clear, AK, 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), and paragraph 5-6.5k, which categorically excludes publication
of existing air traffic control procedures that do not essentially
change existing tracks, create new tracks, change altitude, or change
concentration of aircraft on these tracks. 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.
Lists 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:
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
7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 19,
2022, and effective September 15, 2022, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 6010(b) Alaskan VOR Federal Airways.
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V-436 [Amended]
From Anchorage, AK; INT Anchorage 335[deg] and Talkeetna, AK,
195[deg] radials; Talkeetna; Talkeetna 011[deg] and Fairbanks, AK,
210[deg] radials; to Fairbanks.
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Paragraph 2004 Jet Routes.
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J-125 [Amended]
From Kodiak, AK; to Anchorage, AK.
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Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes.
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T-399 Talkeetna, AK (TKA) to Nenana, AK (ENN) [New]
Talkeetna, AK (TKA) VOR/DME (Lat. 62[deg]17'54.16'' N, long. 150[deg]06'18.90'' W)
AILEE, AK WP (Lat. 63[deg]36'00.04'' N, long. 149[deg]32'23.46'' W)
PAWWW, AK WP (Lat. 63[deg]58'06.62'' N, long. 149[deg]35'19.10'' W)
SEAHK, AK WP (Lat. 64[deg]22'38.93'' N, long. 149[deg]32'37.92'' W)
Nenana, AK (ENN) VORTAC (Lat. 64[deg]35'24.04'' N, long. 149[deg]04'22.34'' W)
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Issued in Washington, DC, on October 21, 2022.
Scott M. Rosenbloom,
Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations.
[FR Doc. 2022-23369 Filed 10-31-22; 8:45 am]
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