Establishment of Multiple United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes; Eastern United States
| Published date | 29 February 2024 |
| Record Number | 2024-04045 |
| Citation | 89 FR 14786 |
| Court | Federal Aviation Administration |
| Section | Proposed rules |
Federal Register, Volume 89 Issue 41 (Thursday, February 29, 2024)
[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 41 (Thursday, February 29, 2024)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 14786-14788]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-04045]
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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: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: This action proposes to establish 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: Comments must be received on or before April 15, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2024-0144 and
Airspace Docket No. 23-ASO-34 using any of the following methods:
* Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov and follow
the online instructions for sending your comments electronically.
* Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M-30; U.S. Department
of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W12-140, West
Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
* Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket Operations in
Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays.
* Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at (202) 493-2251.
Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at
www.regulations.gov at any time. Follow the online instructions for
accessing the docket or go to the Docket Operations in Room W12-140 of
the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
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
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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
would modify the NAS as necessary to preserve the safe and efficient
flow of air traffic.
Comments Invited
The FAA invites interested persons to participate in this
rulemaking by submitting written comments, data, or views. Comments are
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. The most
helpful comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain
the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. To
ensure the docket does not contain duplicate comments, commenters
should submit only one time if comments are filed electronically, or
commenters should send only one copy of written comments if comments
are filed in writing.
The FAA will file in the docket all comments it receives, as well
as a report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA
personnel concerning this proposed rulemaking. Before acting on this
proposal, the FAA will consider all comments it receives on or before
the closing date for comments. The FAA will consider comments filed
after the comment period has closed if it is possible to do so without
incurring expense or delay. The FAA may change this proposal in light
of the comments it receives.
Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts
these comments, without edit, including any personal information the
commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system
of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at
www.dot.gov/privacy.
Availability of Rulemaking Documents
An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the
internet at www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's web page at
www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/.
You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any
comments received and any final disposition in person in the Dockets
Operations office (see ADDRESSES section for address, phone number, and
hours of operations). An informal docket may also be examined during
normal business hours at the office of the Eastern Service Center,
Federal Aviation Administration, Room 210, 1701 Columbia Avenue,
College Park, GA 30337.
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 proposes to amend the current version of
that order, FAA Order JO 7400.11H, dated August 11, 2023, and effective
September 15, 2023. These updates would be published in the next update
to FAA Order JO 7400.11. That order is publicly available as listed in
the ADDRESSES section of this document.
FAA Order JO 7400.11H lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
air traffic service routes, and reporting points.
The Proposal
The FAA is proposing to amend 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
proposed RNAV route actions are described below.
Q-147: Q-147 is a new RNAV route proposed to extend between the
BURGG, SC, waypoint (WP), and the Dryer, OH (DJB), Very High Frequency
Omnidirectional Range/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME). The
proposed route would overlay Jet Route J-85 between the BURGG WP and
the Dryer VOR/DME. The new proposed RNAV route would provide RNAV
routing between the Spartanburg, SC, area, and the Cleveland, OH, area.
Q-149: Q-149 is a new RNAV route proposed to extend between the
BURGG, SC, WP and the Dryer, OH (DJB), VOR/DME. The proposed route
would overlay Jet Route J-83 between the BURGG WP and the Dryer VOR/
DME. The new proposed RNAV route would provide alternate connectivity
between the Spartanburg, SC, area, and the Cleveland, OH, area.
T-484: T-484 is a new RNAV route proposed to extend between the
NELLO, GA, Fix, and the BURGG, SC, WP. The proposed route would overlay
VOR Federal Airway V-415 between the NELLO Fix and the BURGG WP. The
new proposed RNAV route would provide RNAV connectivity between the
Atlanta, GA, area and the Spartanburg, SC, area.
Regulatory Notices and Analyses
The FAA has determined that this proposed 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
will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this proposed 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.
Environmental Review
This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies
and Procedures'' prior to any FAA final regulatory action.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).
The Proposed Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration proposes to amend 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:
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Paragraph 2006 United States Area Navigation Routes.
* * * * *
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)
* * * * *
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)
* * * * *
Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes.
* * * * *
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 February 21, 2024.
Frank Lias,
Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
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