[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 169 (Friday, August 30, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 70469-70471]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-19339]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2024-2086; Airspace Docket No. 23-ANM-64]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes T-328 in
the Vicinity of Deer Park, Washington
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action amends United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes
T-328 by changing the name of the DAINA, WA, waypoint (WP) to the
ZAGGS, WA, WP. The FAA is taking this action due to a similarly
pronounced fix (DIANN) being located within five miles of the DAINA,
WP. This action is an administrative change and does not affect the
airspace boundaries or operating requirements.
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
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Order JO 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments.
ADDRESSES: A copy of 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/. For further information, you can contact the
Rules and Regulations Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 600
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20597; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven Roff, Rules and Regulations
Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration, 600
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20597; 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 National Airspace System (NAS).
History
The FAA identified a safety issue with similar sounding route point
names, the DAINA, WA, WP and the DIANN, WA, Fix, located within five
miles of each other, have contributed to communications errors
resulting from the similar-sounding route point names in radio
communications. To remedy this, the FAA is changing the name of the
DAINA, WA, WP to the ZAGGS, WA, WP. As a result, the FAA is amending
the description of T-328 to incorporate the name change.
Incorporation by Reference
United States Area Navigation routes (T-routes) are published in
paragraph 6001 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 7400.11J 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 RNAV route T-328,
changing the name of the DAINA, WA, WP to the ZAGGS, WA, WP in the
description of RNAV Route T-328.
This action is an administrative change and does not affect the
airspace boundaries or operating requirements; therefore, notice and
public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) is unnecessary.
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 amending RNAV
Routes T-328 by changing the name of the DAINA, WA, WP, to the ZAGGS,
WA, WP 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:
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-328 ORCUS, WA to KARSH, MT [Amended]
ORCUS, WA FIX (Lat. 48[deg]20'39.54'' N, long. 123[deg]07'44.01'' W)
BOCAT, WA FIX (Lat. 48[deg]20'32.01'' N, long. 122[deg]09'44.74'' W)
CREEB, WA FIX (Lat. 48[deg]13'00.00'' N, long. 121[deg]20'24.00'' W)
ROZSE, WA WP (Lat. 48[deg]13'22.57'' N, long. 121[deg]01'45.71'' W)
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KRUZR, WA FIX (Lat. 48[deg]04'38.90'' N, long. 120[deg]34'40.72'' W)
KLSEY, WA WP (Lat. 48[deg]00'48.36'' N, long. 119[deg]33'35.71'' W)
SINGG, WA WP (Lat. 47[deg]59'30.00'' N, long. 119[deg]00'00.00'' W)
ROZTY, WA WP (Lat. 48[deg]03'46.12'' N, long. 117[deg]56'38.05'' W)
PRRKS, WA WP (Lat. 48[deg]08'48.19'' N, long. 117[deg]31'08.00'' W)
ZAGGS, WA WP (Lat. 48[deg]08'43.44'' N, long. 117[deg]07'27.78'' W)
INOBE, ID FIX (Lat. 48[deg]04'54.58'' N, long. 116[deg]45'47.03'' W)
RNDDY, ID WP (Lat. 48[deg]09'16.26'' N, long. 116[deg]15'12.45'' W)
KAPPN, MT WP (Lat. 48[deg]09'23.04'' N, long. 115[deg]28'13.84'' W)
KARSH, MT WP (Lat. 48[deg]08'52.72'' N, long. 115[deg]07'55.44'' W)
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Issued in Washington, DC, on August 23, 2024.
Frank Lias,
Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2024-19339 Filed 8-29-24; 8:45 am]
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