Establishment of Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes; Seattle, WA
Federal Register, Volume 77 Issue 73 (Monday, April 16, 2012)
Federal Register Volume 77, Number 73 (Monday, April 16, 2012)
Rules and Regulations
Pages 22473-22475
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office www.gpo.gov
FR Doc No: 2012-8976
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
Docket No. FAA-2011-1358; Airspace Docket No. 11-ANM-19
RIN 2120-AA66
Establishment of Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes; Seattle, WA
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action establishes nine new RNAV routes originating within Seattle Air Route Traffic Control Center's (ARTCC) airspace. The routes extend generally east-west providing connection between the Seattle, WA terminal area and destinations east and southeast of Seattle. This action enhances the navigation routes within the National Airspace System (NAS).
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, May 31, 2012. 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 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, Airspace, Regulations and ATC Procedures Group, Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
On December 21, 2011, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to establish nine new RNAV routes (76 FR 79137).
Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal. No comments were received.
The Rule
The FAA is amending Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 to establish nine new high altitude RNAV routes (Q-140, Q-142, Q-144, Q-146, Q-148, Q-150, Q-152, Q-154 and Q-156) originating in Seattle ARTCC's airspace. The proposed routes would connect the Seattle terminal area with destinations east and southeast of Seattle. This action enhances en route navigation for users, increases the efficiency of the NAS and expands the use of RNAV in the NAS.
High altitude RNAV routes are published in paragraph 2006 of FAA Order 7400.9V dated August 9, 2011, and effective September 15, 2011, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The RNAV routes listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order.
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. Therefore, this regulation: (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 will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when promulgated, will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
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 establishes RNAV routes to enhance the safe and efficient flow of traffic in the United States.
Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures,'' paragraphs 311a. This airspace action is not expected to cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental assessment.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).
Adoption of 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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The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 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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The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9U, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 18, 2010, and effective September 15, 2010, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 2006 United States area navigation routes.
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Q-140 WOBED, WA to EEGEE, WI New
WOBED, WA WP Lat. 48deg36'01'' N., long. 122deg49'47'' W.
GETNG, WA WP Lat. 48deg25'31'' N., long. 119deg31'39'' W.
CORDU, ID WP Lat. 48deg10'46'' N., long. 116deg40'22'' W.
PETIY, MT WP Lat. 47deg58'47'' N., long. 114deg36'20'' W.
CHOTE, MT INT Lat. 47deg39'57'' N., long. 112deg09'38'' W.
LEWIT, MT WP Lat. 47deg23'00'' N., long. 110deg08'45'' W.
SAYOR, MT INT Lat. 47deg13'58'' N., long. 104deg58'39'' W.
WILTN, ND INT Lat. 47deg04'58'' N., long. 100deg47'44'' W.
TTAIL, MN WP Lat. 46deg41'28'' N., long. 96deg41'09'' W.
CESNA, WI WP Lat. 45deg52'14'' N., long. 92deg10'59'' W.
EEGEE, WI WP Lat. 45deg08'53'' N., long. 88deg45'58'' W.
Q-142 METOW, WA to KIXCO, MT New
METOW, WA WP Lat. 48deg08'00'' N., long. 120deg09'00'' W.
Mullan Pass, ID (MLP) VOR/DME Lat. 47deg27'25'' N., long. 115deg38'46'' W.
KEETA, MT WP Lat. 47deg20'39'' N., long. 112deg52'51'' W.
OKVUJ, MT WP Lat. 47deg03'11'' N., long. 109deg35'31'' W.
KIXCO, MT WP Lat. 46deg35'56'' N., long. 104deg35'27'' W.
Q-144 ZIRAN, WA to LEWIT, MT New
ZIRAN, WA WP Lat. 47deg32'20'' N., long. 120deg25'05'' W.
ZOOMR, WA INT Lat. 47deg25'32'' N., long. 118deg18'34'' W.
BLOWS, MT WP Lat. 47deg16'10'' N., long. 115deg00'00'' W.
KEETA, MT WP Lat. 47deg20'39'' N., long. 112deg52'51'' W.
LEWIT, MT WP Lat. 47deg23'00'' N., long. 110deg08'45'' W.
Q-146 CASHS, WA to HUFFR, MN New
CASHS, WA INT Lat. 47deg24'21'' N., long. 120deg27'30'' W.
BLUNT, WA INT Lat. 47deg03'57'' N., long. 117deg39'41'' W.
DIPHU, MT INT Lat. 46deg56'34'' N., long. 114deg41'22'' W.
CUSDA, MT INT Lat. 46deg56'14'' N., long. 112deg01'02'' W.
ZERZO, MT INT Lat. 46deg52'26'' N., long. 110deg05'08'' W.
KIXCO, MT WP Lat. 46deg35'56'' N., long. 104deg35'27'' W.
TIMMR, ND INT Lat. 46deg22'50'' N., long. 100deg54'33'' W.
SMERF, SD WP Lat. 45deg55'16'' N., long. 97deg34'08'' W.
HUFFR, MN WP Lat. 45deg08'49'' N., long. 93deg29'30'' W.
Q-148 STEVS, WA to Bartlesville, OK (BVO) New
STEVS, WA WP Lat. 47deg14'54'' N., long. 120deg32'10'' W.
ZAXUL, WA INT Lat. 47deg10'03'' N., long. 120deg02'42'' W.
FINUT, WA WP Lat. 46deg44'56'' N., long. 117deg05'20'' W.
WEDAK, MT INT Lat. 45deg53'18'' N., long. 114deg05'02'' W.
WAIDE, MT INT Lat. 44deg50'49'' N., long. 111deg44'47'' W.
JUGIV, WY INT Lat. 42deg57'44'' N., long. 108deg08'43'' W.
Medicine Bow, WY (MBW) VOR/DME Lat. 41deg50'44'' N., long. 106deg00'15'' W.
MOCTU, WY INT Lat. 41deg11'54'' N., long. 104deg33'10'' W.
LEWOY, CO WP Lat. 40deg31'51'' N., long. 103deg13'48'' W.
CUGGA, KS INT Lat. 39deg19'04'' N., long. 100deg52'07'' W.
PENUT, KS WP Lat. 38deg37'00'' N., long. 99deg38'25'' W.
KIRKE, KS INT Lat. 38deg05'23'' N., long. 98deg24'05'' W.
MORRR, KS WP Lat. 37deg31'11'' N., long. 97deg15'21'' W.
Bartlesville, OK (BVO) VOR/DME Lat. 36deg50'03'' N., long. 96deg01'06'' W.
Q-150 STEVS, WA to OPPEE, ND New
STEVS, WA WP Lat. 47deg14'54'' N., long. 120deg32'10'' W.
ZAXUL, WA INT Lat. 47deg10'03'' N., long. 120deg02'42'' W.
LEZLE, WA INT Lat. 46deg08'36'' N., long. 117deg09'24'' W.
BAXGO, ID INT Lat. 45deg02'57'' N., long. 114deg01'33'' W.
LAMON, ID INT Lat. 43deg57'34'' N., long. 111deg14'58'' W.
GANNE, WY WP Lat. 43deg18'37'' N., long. 109deg30'24'' W.
OPPEE, WY WP Lat. 41deg27'33'' N., long. 106deg14'42'' W.
W.Q-152 SUNED, WA to O'Neill, NE New
SUNED, WA INT Lat. 46deg17'42'' N., long. 119deg57'36'' W.
LEZLE, WA INT Lat. 46deg08'36'' N., long. 117deg09'24'' W.
WEDAK, MT INT Lat. 45deg53'18'' N., long. 114deg05'02'' W.
IKFOM, WY WP Lat. 44deg54'59'' N., long. 108deg32'21'' W.
WUVUT, WY INT Lat. 44deg14'40'' N., long. 105deg15'53'' W.
O'Neill, NE (ONL) VORTAC Lat. 42deg28'14'' N., long. 98deg41'13'' W.
Q-154 WANTA, WA to Bowie, TX New
WANTA, WA INT Lat. 46deg28'24'' N., long. 121deg37'26'' W.
JELTI, OR INT Lat. 44deg59'37'' N., long. 118deg21'12'' W.
HOVEL, ID INT Lat. 44deg21'33'' N., long. 117deg11'31'' W.
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VELUY, ID WP Lat. 43deg38'24'' N., long. 115deg44'53'' W.
Burley, ID (BYI) VOR/DME Lat. 42deg34'49'' N., long. 113deg51'57'' W.
PIMIE, UT INT Lat. 41deg49'19'' N., long. 112deg18'47'' W.
NAGNE, UT INT Lat. 41deg10'19'' N., long. 111deg15'10'' W.
BONGO, UT INT Lat. 40deg07'31'' N., long. 109deg21'23'' W.
PITMN, CO INT Lat. 39deg06'03'' N., long. 107deg18'31'' W.
TAYLR, CO INT Lat. 38deg47'36'' N., long. 106deg44'03'' W.
GOSIP, CO INT Lat. 37deg37'15'' N., long. 104deg35'50'' W.
KENTO, NM INT Lat. 36deg44'19'' N., long. 103deg05'57'' W.
NOSEW, TX WP Lat. 35deg31'08'' N., long. 100deg59'38'' W.
Bowie, TX (UKW) VORTAC Lat. 33deg32'09'' N., long. 97deg49'17'' W.
Q-156 STEVS, WA to ZZIPR, IA New
STEVS, WA WP Lat. 47deg14'54'' N., long. 120deg32'10'' W.
ZAXUL, WA INT Lat. 47deg10'03'' N., long. 120deg02'42'' W.
FINUT, WA WP Lat. 46deg44'56'' N., long. 117deg05'20'' W.
TUFFY, MT INT Lat. 46deg42'29'' N., long. 114deg05'01'' W.
UPUGE, MT INT Lat. 46deg38'05'' N., long. 112deg10'02'' W.
HEXOL, MT INT Lat. 46deg36'49'' N., long. 111deg09'21'' W.
TOUGH, MT WP Lat. 46deg13'58'' N., long. 105deg12'52'' W.
JELRO, SD INT Lat. 45deg48'44'' N., long. 102deg51'47'' W.
KEKPE, SD WP Lat. 45deg17'55'' N., long. 100deg16'49'' W.
UFFDA, MN WP Lat. 44deg29'46'' N., long. 96deg05'25'' W.
HSTIN, MN WP Lat. 44deg00'08'' N., long. 93deg57'40'' W.
ZZIPR, IA WP Lat. 43deg11'09'' N., long. 91deg39'33'' W.
Issued in Washington, DC, on April 9, 2012.
Gary A. Norek,
Manager, Airspace, Regulations and ATC Procedures Group.
FR Doc. 2012-8976 Filed 4-13-12; 8:45 am
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