[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 129 (Friday, July 5, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 55497-55500]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-14345]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2023-2198; Airspace Docket No. 23-AEA-12]
RIN 2120-AA66


Establishment and Amendment of United States Area Navigation 
(RNAV) Routes; Eastern United States

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes three United States Area Navigation 
(RNAV) Routes T-434, T-454, and T-458; and amends three United States 
RNAV Routes T-291, T-314, and T-634 in the eastern United States. This 
action supports Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) 
which provides a modern RNAV route structure to improve the efficiency 
of the National Airspace System (NAS).

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, September 5, 2024. 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: A copy of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), all 
comments received, this final rule, and all background material may be 
viewed online at www.regulations.gov using the FAA Docket number. 
Electronic retrieval help and guidelines are available on the website. 
It is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year.

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    FAA Order JO 7400.11H, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, 
and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. You may also contact the Rules and 
Regulations Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration, 
800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Vidis, 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 Air Traffic Service (ATS) route structure 
as necessary to preserve the safe and efficient flow of air traffic 
within the NAS.

History

    The FAA published a NPRM for Docket No. FAA 2023-2198 in the 
Federal Register (88 FR 87377; December 18, 2023), proposing to 
establish three RNAV routes and amend three RNAV routes in the eastern 
United States. Interested parties were invited to participate in this 
rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the 
FAA. No comments were received.

Differences From the NPRM

    Subsequent to publication of the NPRM, the FAA identified that the 
HYATT, PA route point was incorrectly listed as a Fix. The HYATT route 
point is identified as a waypoint (WP) in the NASR database and charted 
as a WP accordingly.
    Additionally, the PAGER, NY, WP is removed from the route 
description of RNAV Route T-634 as it is a turn of less than one 
degree. The removal of the PAGER WP does not substantively alter the 
route. This final rule corrects these errors.

Incorporation by Reference

    United States Area Navigation Routes are published in paragraph 
6011 of FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting 
Points, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 on an annual 
basis. This document amends the current version of that order, FAA 
Order JO 7400.11H, dated August 11, 2023, and effective September 15, 
2023. FAA Order JO 7400.11H is publicly available as listed in the 
ADDRESSES section of this document. These amendments will be published 
in the next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11.
    FAA Order JO 7400.11H 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-
434, T-454, and T-458, and amending RNAV Routes T-291, T-314, and T-634 
in the eastern United States. This action supports NextGen which 
provides a modern RNAV route structure to improve the efficiency of the 
NAS. The amendments are described below.
    T-291: Prior to this final rule, T-291 extended between the Harcum, 
VA (HCM), Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air 
Navigation (VORTAC) and the Albany, NY (ALB), VORTAC. The route is 
amended by extending T-291 to the south between the Harcum VORTAC and 
the Tar River, NC (TYI), VORTAC. The route overlays a portion of VOR 
Federal Airway V-189 between the Tar River VORTAC and the Franklin, PA 
(FKN), VORTAC. Additionally, the HYATT, PA, WP replaces the Milton, PA 
(MIP), VORTAC; and the DANZI, NY, WP replaces the Delancey, NY (DNY), 
VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME). As amended, the route 
extends between the Tar River VORTAC and the Albany VORTAC.
    T-314: Prior to this final rule, T-314 extended between the Barnes, 
MA (BAF), VORTAC and the Kennebunk, ME (ENE), VOR/DME. The route is 
amended by extending T-314 to the southwest between the Barnes VORTAC 
and the Kingston, NY (IGN), VOR/DME. The route overlays a portion of 
VOR Federal Airway V-93 between the Kingston VOR/DME and the SASHA, MA, 
Fix, and a portion of VOR Federal Airway V-292 between the SASHA Fix 
and the Barnes VORTAC. Additionally, the FAA removes route points from 
the route description for segments that contain turns of less than one 
degree. The following are the route points that are removed: FAIDS, MA, 
Fix; PUDGY, MA, Fix; LAPEL, MA, Fix; JOHNZ, NH, Fix; MANCH, NH, WP; 
KHRIS, NH, Fix; RAYMY, NH, Fix; and YUKES, ME, Fix. As amended, the 
route extends between the Kingston VOR/DME and the Kennebunk VOR/DME.
    T-434: T-434 is a new route that extends between the SCAAM, PA, Fix 
and the NECCK, NJ, Fix. The route overlays a portion of VOR Federal 
Airway V-232 between the Keating, PA (ETG), VORTAC and the Colts Neck, 
NJ (COL), VOR/DME.
    T-454: T-454 is a new route that extends between the SCAAM, PA, Fix 
and the NWTON, NJ, Fix. The route overlays a portion of VOR Federal 
Airway V-226 between the Keating, PA (ETG), VORTAC and the Stillwater, 
PA (STW), VOR/DME.
    T-458: T-458 is a new route that extends between the STUBN, NY, WP 
and the Boston, MA (BOS), VOR/DME. The route overlays a portion of VOR 
Federal Airway V-270 between the Elmira, NY (ULW), VOR/DME and the 
Boston, MA (BOS), VOR/DME.
    T-634: Prior to this final rule, T-634 extended between the VIBRU, 
NY, WP and the Syracuse, NY (SYR), VORTAC. The route is amended by 
extending T-634 to the southeast between the Syracuse VORTAC and the 
Sandy Point, RI (SEY), VOR/DME. The route overlays a portion of VOR 
Federal Airway V-483 between the Syracuse VORTAC and the Carmel, NY 
(CMK), VOR/DME; VOR Federal Airway V-374 between the Carmel VOR/DME and 
the CREAM, NY, Fix; and VOR Federal Airway V-34 between the CREAM Fix 
and the Sandy Point VOR/DME. Additionally, the BRUIN, NY, WP and the 
PAGER, NY WP are removed from the route description as they are a turn 
of less than one degree. As amended, the route extends between the 
VIBRU WP and the Sandy Point VOR/DME.

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 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

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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-434, T-454, and T-458, and amending RNAV Routes T-291, T-314, and T-
634 in the eastern United States, 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 5-6.5b, which categorically excludes from further 
environmental impact review ``Actions regarding establishment of jet 
routes and Federal airways (see 14 CFR 71.15, Designation of jet routes 
and VOR Federal airways) . . .''. As such, this airspace action is not 
expected to cause 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 statement.

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:

    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 
7400.11H, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 11, 
2023, and effective September 15, 2023, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes.

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T-291 Tar River, NC (TYI) to Albany, NY (ALB) [Amended]
 
Tar River, NC (TYI)                            VORTAC                        (Lat. 35[deg]58'36.21'' N, long. 077[deg]42'13.43'' W)
COUPN, VA                                      WP                            (Lat. 36[deg]42'50.83'' N, long. 077[deg]00'44.04'' W)
Harcum, VA (HCM)                               VORTAC                        (Lat. 37[deg]26'55.18'' N, long. 076[deg]42'40.87'' W)
COLIN, VA                                      FIX                           (Lat. 38[deg]05'59.23'' N, long. 076[deg]39'50.85'' W)
SHLBK, MD                                      WP                            (Lat. 38[deg]20'16.21'' N, long. 076[deg]26'10.51'' W)
LOUIE, MD                                      WP                            (Lat. 38[deg]36'44.33'' N, long. 076[deg]18'04.37'' W)
GRACO, MD                                      FIX                           (Lat. 38[deg]56'29.81'' N, long. 076[deg]11'59.22'' W)
BAABS, MD                                      WP                            (Lat. 39[deg]22'01.36'' N, long. 076[deg]27'31.21'' W)
VINNY, PA                                      FIX                           (Lat. 39[deg]45'16.64'' N, long. 076[deg]36'30.16'' W)
Harrisburg, PA (HAR)                           VORTAC                        (Lat. 40[deg]18'08.06'' N, long. 077[deg]04'10.41'' W)
Selinsgrove, PA (SEG)                          VOR/DME                       (Lat. 40[deg]47'27.09'' N, long. 076[deg]53'02.55'' W)
HYATT, PA                                      WP                            (Lat. 41[deg]01'24.47'' N, long. 076[deg]39'54.34'' W)
MEGSS, PA                                      FIX                           (Lat. 41[deg]11'13.28'' N, long. 076[deg]12'41.02'' W)
LAAYK, PA                                      FIX                           (Lat. 41[deg]28'32.64'' N, long. 075[deg]28'57.31'' W)
DANZI, NY                                      WP                            (Lat. 42[deg]10'41.86'' N, long. 074[deg]57'24.19'' W)
Albany, NY (ALB)                               VORTAC                        (Lat. 42[deg]44'50.21'' N, long. 073[deg]48'11.46'' W)
 
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T-314 Kingston, NY (IGN) to Kennebunk, ME (ENE) [Amended]
 
Kingston, NY (IGN)                             VOR/DME                       (Lat. 41[deg]39'55.63'' N, long. 073[deg]49'20.06'' W)
PAWLN, NY                                      FIX                           (Lat. 41[deg]46'11.51'' N, long. 073[deg]36'02.64'' W)
SASHA, MA                                      FIX                           (Lat. 42[deg]07'58.70'' N, long. 073[deg]08'55.39'' W)
Barnes, MA (BAF)                               VORTAC                        (Lat. 42[deg]09'43.05'' N, long. 072[deg]42'58.32'' W)
Gardner, MA (GDM)                              VOR/DME                       (Lat. 42[deg]32'45.32'' N, long. 072[deg]03'29.48'' W)
Kennebunk, ME (ENE)                            VOR/DME                       (Lat. 43[deg]25'32.42'' N, long. 070[deg]36'48.69'' W)
 
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T-434 SCAAM, PA to NECCK, NJ [New]
 
SCAAM, PA                                      FIX                           (Lat. 41[deg]11'37.46'' N, long. 077[deg]58'15.20'' W)
HYATT, PA                                      WP                            (Lat. 41[deg]01'24.47'' N, long. 076[deg]39'54.34'' W)
BEERS, PA                                      FIX                           (Lat. 40[deg]52'47.50'' N, long. 075[deg]27'37.36'' W)
Solberg, NJ (SBJ)                              VOR/DME                       (Lat. 40[deg]34'58.96'' N, long. 074[deg]44'30.45'' W)
TYKES, NJ                                      FIX                           (Lat. 40[deg]17'22.38'' N, long. 074[deg]23'06.13'' W)
NECCK, NJ                                      FIX                           (Lat. 40[deg]18'41.79'' N, long. 074[deg]09'35.79'' W)
 
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T-454 SCAAM, PA to NWTON, NJ [New]
 
SCAAM, PA                                      FIX                           (Lat. 41[deg]11'37.46'' N, long. 077[deg]58'15.20'' W)
FAVUM, PA                                      FIX                           (Lat. 41[deg]15'59.17'' N, long. 077[deg]35'42.32'' W)
Williamsport, PA (FQM)                         VOR/DME                       (Lat. 41[deg]20'18.81'' N, long. 076[deg]46'29.52'' W)
Wilkes-Barre, PA (LVZ)                         VORTAC                        (Lat. 41[deg]16'22.08'' N, long. 075[deg]41'22.08'' W)
NWTON, NJ                                      FIX                           (Lat. 40[deg]59'45.19'' N, long. 074[deg]52'09.21'' W)
 
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T-458 STUBN, NY to Boston, MA (BOS) [New]
 
STUBN, NY                                      WP                            (Lat. 42[deg]05'38.58'' N, long. 077[deg]01'28.68'' W)
Binghamton, NY (CFB)                           VOR/DME                       (Lat. 42[deg]09'26.97'' N, long. 076[deg]08'11.30'' W)
DANZI, NY                                      WP                            (Lat. 42[deg]10'41.86'' N, long. 074[deg]57'24.19'' W)
Chester, MA (CTR)                              VOR/DME                       (Lat. 42[deg]17'28.75'' N, long. 072[deg]56'57.82'' W)

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SPENO, MA                                      FIX                           (Lat. 42[deg]16'48.55'' N, long. 072[deg]09'14.70'' W)
GLYDE, MA                                      FIX                           (Lat. 42[deg]16'03.84'' N, long. 071[deg]48'42.76'' W)
Boston, MA (BOS)                               VOR/DME                       (Lat. 42[deg]21'26.82'' N, long. 070[deg]59'22.37'' W)
 
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T-634 VIBRU, NY to Sandy Point, RI (SEY) [Amended]
 
VIBRU, NY                                      WP                            (Lat. 44[deg]20'21.30'' N, long. 076[deg]01'19.96'' W)
Watertown, NY (ART)                            VORTAC                        (Lat. 43[deg]57'07.67'' N, long. 076[deg]03'52.66'' W)
Syracuse, NY (SYR)                             VORTAC                        (Lat. 43[deg]09'37.87'' N, long. 076[deg]12'16.41'' W)
STODA, NY                                      FIX                           (Lat. 43[deg]07'00.20'' N, long. 075[deg]51'21.23'' W)
RAHKS, NY                                      FIX                           (Lat. 42[deg]27'59.28'' N, long. 075[deg]14'21.68'' W)
DANZI, NY                                      WP                            (Lat. 42[deg]10'41.86'' N, long. 074[deg]57'24.19'' W)
WEETS, NY                                      FIX                           (Lat. 41[deg]51'26.98'' N, long. 074[deg]11'51.51'' W)
Kingston, NY (IGN)                             VOR/DME                       (Lat. 41[deg]39'55.63'' N, long. 073[deg]49'20.06'' W)
CASSH, NY                                      FIX                           (Lat. 41[deg]35'38.16'' N, long. 073[deg]42'17.07'' W)
Carmel, NY (CMK)                               VOR/DME                       (Lat. 41[deg]16'48.32'' N, long. 073[deg]34'52.78'' W)
CREAM, NY                                      FIX                           (Lat. 41[deg]08'55.85'' N, long. 072[deg]31'18.32'' W)
Sandy Point, RI (SEY)                          VOR/DME                       (Lat. 41[deg]10'02.77'' N, long. 071[deg]34'33.91'' W)
 

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    Issued in Washington, DC, on June 25, 2024.
Frank Lias,
Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2024-14345 Filed 7-3-24; 8:45 am]
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