[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 165 (Monday, August 26, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 68339-68341]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-18879]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2024-0144; Airspace Docket No. 23-ASO-34]
RIN 2120-AA66


Establishment of Multiple 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 United States Area Navigation (RNAV) 
Routes Q-147, Q-149, and T-484 in the eastern United States. This 
action supports FAA Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) 
efforts to provide a modern RNAV route structure to improve the safety 
and efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS).

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, October 31, 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.
    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 2024-0144 in the 
Federal Register (89 FR 14786; February 29, 2024), proposing to 
establish United States RNAV Routes Q-147, Q-149, and T-484 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.

Incorporation by Reference

    United States Area Navigation routes are published in paragraph 
2006 and 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.

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    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 Q-
147, Q-149, and T-484 in the eastern United States. This action 
supports the FAA's NextGen efforts to provide a modern RNAV route 
structure to improve the safety and efficiency of the NAS. The 
amendments are described below.
    Q-147: Q-147 is a new RNAV route that extends between the BURGG, 
SC, waypoint (WP), and the Dryer, OH (DJB), Very High Frequency 
Omnidirectional Range/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME). The route 
overlays Jet Route J-85 between the BURGG WP and the Dryer VOR/DME. The 
new route provides RNAV routing between the Spartanburg, SC, area, and 
the Cleveland, OH, area.
    Q-149: Q-149 is a new RNAV route that extends between the BURGG, 
SC, WP and the Dryer, OH (DJB), VOR/DME. The route overlays Jet Route 
J-83 between the BURGG WP and the Dryer VOR/DME. The new route provides 
alternate RNAV connectivity between the Spartanburg, SC, area, and the 
Cleveland, OH, area.
    T-484: T-484 is a new RNAV route that extends between the NELLO, 
GA, Fix, and the BURGG, SC, WP. The route overlays VOR Federal Airway 
V-415 between the NELLO Fix and the BURGG WP. The new route provides 
RNAV connectivity between the Atlanta, GA, area and the Spartanburg, 
SC, area.

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 number of small entities under the criteria of 
the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this airspace action of establishing 
United States RNAV Routes Q-147, Q-149, and T-484 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); 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) . . .''; and paragraph 5-6.5i, which 
categorically excludes from further environmental review the 
establishment of new or revised air traffic control procedures 
conducted at 3,000 feet or more above ground level (AGL); procedures 
conducted below 3,000 feet AGL that do not cause traffic to be 
routinely routed over noise sensitive areas; modifications to currently 
approved procedures conducted below 3,000 feet AGL that do not 
significantly increase noise over noise sensitive areas; and increases 
in minimum altitudes and landing minima. 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 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 2006 United States Area Navigation Routes.

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Q-147 BURGG, SC to Dryer, OH (DJB) [New]
 
BURGG, SC                                       WP                             (Lat. 35[deg]02'00.55'' N, long. 081[deg]55'36.86'' W)
Charleston, WV (HVQ)                            VOR/DME                        (Lat. 38[deg]20'58.83'' N, long. 081[deg]46'11.69'' W)
JAMOX, OH                                       FIX                            (Lat. 39[deg]42'38.70'' N, long. 081[deg]51'44.12'' W)
Dryer, OH (DJB)                                 VOR/DME                        (Lat. 41[deg]21'29.03'' N, long. 082[deg]09'43.09'' W)
 

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Q-149 BURGG, SC to Dryer, OH (DJB) [New]
 
BURGG, SC                                       WP                             (Lat. 35[deg]02'00.55'' N, long. 081[deg]55'36.86'' W)
Appleton, OH (APE)                              VORTAC                         (Lat. 40[deg]09'03.83'' N, long. 082[deg]35'17.88'' W)
Dryer, OH (DJB)                                 VOR/DME                        (Lat. 41[deg]21'29.03'' N, long. 082[deg]09'43.09'' W)
 

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Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes.

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T-484 NELLO, GA to BURGG, SC [New]
 
NELLO, GA                                       FIX                            (Lat. 34[deg]29'58.43'' N, long. 084[deg]25'00.24'' W)
TALLE, GA                                       FIX                            (Lat. 34[deg]37'48.05'' N, long. 083[deg]40'48.64'' W)
MILBY, SC                                       WP                             (Lat. 34[deg]41'02.23'' N, long. 083[deg]18'42.53'' W)
BURGG, SC                                       WP                             (Lat. 35[deg]02'00.55'' N, long. 081[deg]55'36.86'' W)
 

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    Issued in Washington, DC, on August 19, 2024.
Frank Lias,
Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2024-18879 Filed 8-23-24; 8:45 am]
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