81_FR_1886 81 FR 1877 - Amendment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route Q-35, Western United States

81 FR 1877 - Amendment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route Q-35, Western United States

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 9 (January 14, 2016)

Page Range1877-1878
FR Document2015-33095

This action makes an editorial change to the legal description of United States Area Navigation Route Q-35 to reverse the order of points listed in the route description in FAA Order 7400.9. This action is simply to comply with the standard format for describing routes. The existing alignment of the airway is not affected by this action.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2013-6001; Airspace Docket No. 15-ANM-10]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route Q-35, 
Western United States

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; technical amendment.

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SUMMARY: This action makes an editorial change to the legal description 
of United States Area Navigation Route Q-35 to reverse the order of 
points listed in the route description in FAA Order 7400.9. This action 
is simply to comply with the standard format for describing routes. The 
existing alignment of the airway is not affected by this action.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, March 31, 2016. 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.

ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Z, Airspace Designations and Reporting 
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can 
contact the Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783. The Order is also available for inspection at the National 
Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the 
availability of FAA Order 7400.9Z at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go 
to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_locations.html.
    FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is 
published yearly and effective on September 15.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jason Stahl, Airspace Policy Group, 
Office of Airspace Services, 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 is merely an editorial change of the legal description of Q-35 to 
comply with existing administrative format procedures.

History

    Airway and route legal descriptions are published in FAA Order 
7400.9Z, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points. Current format 
guidelines for these legal descriptions require that the order of 
points in a description be listed from ``west-to-east'' or from 
``south-to-north,'' as applicable. The description for Q-35 lists the 
points from ``north-to-south.'' This rule simply reverses the order of 
the points listed in Order 7400.9Z to a ``south-to-north'' format for 
standardization.
    United States Area Navigation Routes are published in paragraph 
2006 of FAA Order 7400.9Z, dated August 6, 2015, and effective 
September 15, 2015, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. 
The United States Area Navigation Route listed in this document will be 
published subsequently in the Order.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document amends FAA Order 7400.9Z, airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015, and effective September 15, 
2015. FAA Order 7400.9Z is publicly available as listed in the 
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.9Z lists Class A, B, 
C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and reporting 
points.

The Rule

    This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 by reversing the order of points listed in the legal 
description of United States Area Navigation Route Q-35 as published in 
FAA Order 7400.9Z, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points. This is 
only an editorial change revising the order ``south to north'' instead 
of ``north to south'' to comply with the standard route description 
format. The change does not alter the current alignment of Q-35 and the 
airway track is correct on aeronautical charts.
    Since this action merely involves an editorial change in the legal 
description of United States Area Navigation Route Q-35 to standardize 
the format, and does not involve a change in the dimensions or 
operating requirements of the affected route, notice and public 
procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are 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 action qualifies for categorical 
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance 
with FAA Order 1050.1F, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures, 
paragraph 5-6.5a. 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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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.

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Sec.  71.1  [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the FAA Order 
7400.9Z, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 6, 
2015, and effective September 15, 2015, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 2006 United States Area Navigation Routes

* * * * *

Q-35 DRK to IMB [Amended]
 
DRK                    VORTAC                (Lat. 34[deg]42'09'' N., long. 112[deg]28'49'' W.)
CORKR                  FIX                   (Lat. 36[deg]05'02'' N., long. 112[deg]24'01'' W.)
WINEN                  WP                    (Lat. 37[deg]56'00'' N., long. 113[deg]30'00'' W.)
NEERO                  WP                    (Lat. 41[deg]49'03'' N., long. 118[deg]01'29'' W.)
IMB                    VORTAC                (Lat. 44[deg]38'54'' N., long. 119[deg]42'42'' W.)
 


    Issued in Washington, DC, on December 28, 2015.
Kenneth Ready,
Acting Manager, Airspace Policy Group.
[FR Doc. 2015-33095 Filed 1-13-16; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 9 / Thursday, January 14, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 1877 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Title 49 of the United States Code. format. The change does not alter the Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the current alignment of Q–35 and the Federal Aviation Administration authority of the FAA Administrator. airway track is correct on aeronautical Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, charts. 14 CFR Part 71 describes in more detail the scope of the Since this action merely involves an agency’s authority. editorial change in the legal description [Docket No. FAA–2013–6001; Airspace Docket No. 15–ANM–10] This rulemaking is promulgated of United States Area Navigation Route under the authority described in Q–35 to standardize the format, and RIN 2120–AA66 Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section does not involve a change in the 40103. Under that section, the FAA is dimensions or operating requirements of Amendment of United States Area charged with prescribing regulations to the affected route, notice and public Navigation (RNAV) Route Q–35, assign the use of the airspace necessary procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are Western United States to ensure the safety of aircraft and the unnecessary. AGENCY: Federal Aviation efficient use of airspace. This regulation Regulatory Notices and Analyses Administration (FAA), DOT. is within the scope of that authority as it is merely an editorial change of the The FAA has determined that this ACTION: Final rule; technical legal description of Q–35 to comply regulation only involves an established amendment. body of technical regulations for which with existing administrative format SUMMARY: This action makes an editorial procedures. frequent and routine amendments are change to the legal description of United necessary to keep them operationally History current. It, therefore: (1) Is not a States Area Navigation Route Q–35 to reverse the order of points listed in the Airway and route legal descriptions ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under route description in FAA Order 7400.9. are published in FAA Order 7400.9Z, Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a This action is simply to comply with the Airspace Designations and Reporting ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT standard format for describing routes. Points. Current format guidelines for Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 The existing alignment of the airway is these legal descriptions require that the FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) not affected by this action. order of points in a description be listed does not warrant preparation of a from ‘‘west-to-east’’ or from ‘‘south-to- Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, March north,’’ as applicable. The description impact is so minimal. Since this is a 31, 2016. The Director of the Federal for Q–35 lists the points from ‘‘north-to- routine matter that only affects air traffic Register approves this incorporation by south.’’ This rule simply reverses the procedures and air navigation, it is reference action under 1 CFR part 51, order of the points listed in Order certified that this rule, when subject to the annual revision of FAA 7400.9Z to a ‘‘south-to-north’’ format for promulgated, does not have a significant Order 7400.9 and publication of standardization. economic impact on a substantial conforming amendments. number of small entities under the United States Area Navigation Routes ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Z, criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. are published in paragraph 2006 of FAA Airspace Designations and Reporting Order 7400.9Z, dated August 6, 2015, Environmental Review Points, and subsequent amendments can and effective September 15, 2015, which be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ The FAA has determined that this is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR air_traffic/publications/. For further action qualifies for categorical exclusion 71.1. The United States Area Navigation information, you can contact the under the National Environmental Route listed in this document will be Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Policy Act in accordance with FAA published subsequently in the Order. Administration, 800 Independence Order 1050.1F, Environmental Impacts: Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; Availability and Summary of Policies and Procedures, paragraph 5– telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is Documents for Incorporation by 6.5a. This airspace action is not also available for inspection at the Reference expected to cause any potentially National Archives and Records This document amends FAA Order significant environmental impacts, and Administration (NARA). For 7400.9Z, airspace Designations and no extraordinary circumstances exist information on the availability of FAA Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015, that warrant preparation of an Order 7400.9Z at NARA, call (202) 741– and effective September 15, 2015. FAA environmental assessment. 6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/ Order 7400.9Z is publicly available as List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 federal_register/code_of_federal- listed in the ADDRESSES section of this regulations/ibr_locations.html. Airspace, Incorporation by reference, document. FAA Order 7400.9Z lists FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace Navigation (air). Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, Designations and Reporting Points, is air traffic service routes, and reporting Adoption of the Amendment published yearly and effective on points. September 15. In consideration of the foregoing, the The Rule Federal Aviation Administration FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: Jason Stahl, Airspace Policy Group, This action amends Title 14 Code of Office of Airspace Services, Federal Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, Aviation Administration, 800 reversing the order of points listed in B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR Independence Avenue SW., the legal description of United States TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) Area Navigation Route Q–35 as REPORTING POINTS 267–8783. published in FAA Order 7400.9Z, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Airspace Designations and Reporting ■ 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR Points. This is only an editorial change part 71 continues to read as follows: Authority for This Rulemaking revising the order ‘‘south to north’’ Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, The FAA’s authority to issue rules instead of ‘‘north to south’’ to comply 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, regarding aviation safety is found in with the standard route description 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:27 Jan 13, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\14JAR1.SGM 14JAR1

1878 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 9 / Thursday, January 14, 2016 / Rules and Regulations § 71.1 [Amended] Airspace Designations and Reporting Paragraph 2006 United States Area Points, dated August 6, 2015, and Navigation Routes ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in effective September 15, 2015, is * * * * * 14 CFR 71.1 of the FAA Order 7400.9Z, amended as follows: Q–35 DRK to IMB [Amended] DRK VORTAC (Lat. 34°42′09″ N., long. 112°28′49″ W.) CORKR FIX (Lat. 36°05′02″ N., long. 112°24′01″ W.) WINEN WP (Lat. 37°56′00″ N., long. 113°30′00″ W.) NEERO WP (Lat. 41°49′03″ N., long. 118°01′29″ W.) IMB VORTAC (Lat. 44°38′54″ N., long. 119°42′42″ W.) Issued in Washington, DC, on December omb.eop.gov. Copies of the Regulatory background information on the TCA and 28, 2015. Impact Review (RIR) and other the IATTC, the international obligations Kenneth Ready, supporting documents are available via of the United States under the TCA, and Acting Manager, Airspace Policy Group. the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal: http:// the basis for the proposed regulations, [FR Doc. 2015–33095 Filed 1–13–16; 8:45 am] www.regulations.gov, docket NOAA– and therefore, is not repeated here. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P NMFS–2015–0129 or by contacting the There have been no changes from the Regional Administrator, William W. proposed rule in this final rule. Stelle, Jr., NMFS West Coast Regional For each of the subject fishing vessels, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Office, 7600 Sand Point Way NE., Bldg this final rule requires that the owner of 1, Seattle, WA 98115–0070, or by email the fishing vessel ensure that an IMO National Oceanic and Atmospheric to RegionalAdministrator.WCRHMS@ number has been issued for the vessel Administration noaa.gov. or apply to NMFS for an exemption FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: from the requirement. In the event that 15 CFR Part 902 Chris Fanning, NMFS, West Coast a fishing vessel owner is unable to Region, 562–980–4198. ensure that an IMO number is issued for 50 CFR Part 300 the fishing vessel after following the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [Docket No. 150902807–5999–02] instructions given by the designated Background on the Proposed and Final manager of the IMO ship identification RIN 0648–BE99 Rulemaking number scheme, the fishing vessel On October 27, 2015, NMFS owner may request an exemption from International Fisheries; Pacific Tuna the requirement from the West Coast Fisheries; Vessel Register Required published a proposed rule in the Federal Register (80 FR 65683) that Regional Administrator. Upon receipt of Information, International Maritime a request for an exemption, the West Organization Numbering Scheme would revise and add regulations at 50 CFR part 300, subpart C. The purpose of Coast Regional Administrator will assist AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries the proposed rule was to implement the the fishing vessel owner in requesting Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and new regional vessel register an IMO number. If the West Coast Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), requirements in IATTC Resolution C– Regional Administrator determines that Commerce. 14–01 (Resolution (Amended) on a the fishing vessel owner has followed ACTION: Final rule. Regional Vessel Register). It was all appropriate procedures but is unable available for public comment through to obtain an IMO number for the fishing SUMMARY: NMFS is issuing regulations November 27, 2015. No comments were vessel, he or she will issue an to implement a resolution adopted by received. exemption from the requirements for the the Inter-American Tropical Tuna As a Contracting Party to the 1949 vessel and its owner and notify the Commission (IATTC) that requires U.S. Convention for the Establishment of an owner of the exemption. NMFS notes vessels fishing for tuna and tuna-like Inter-American Tropical Tuna that IHS Maritime, the company that species with a capacity equal to or Commission, and a member of the provides fishing vessels with an IMO greater than 100 gross resister tons IATTC, the United States is legally number, is a private third party. Because (GRT) to have an International Maritime bound to implement decisions of the of this, it is conceivable that an eligible Organization (IMO) number. The IMO IATTC. The Tuna Conventions Act vessel may not be able to complete the number will be included with (TCA) (16 U.S.C. 951–962), as amended necessary steps and supply the required information the United States sends to on November 5, 2015, by Title II of information, resulting in a denied vessel the IATTC for vessels authorized to fish Public Law 114–81, directs the number request. for tuna and tuna-like species in the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation To minimize the burden on affected IATTC Convention Area, and will with the Secretary of State and, with U.S. businesses, NMFS is not requiring enable more effective tracking of vessels respect to enforcement measures, the that vessel owners report the IMO that may be engaging in illegal, Secretary of the Department of numbers associated with their vessel to unreported, and unregulated fishing. Homeland Security, to promulgate such NMFS. NMFS will collect that DATES: This final rule is effective regulations as may be necessary to carry information from IHS Maritime directly February 13, 2016. out the United States’ international and via data available from the United mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES ADDRESSES: Written comments obligations under the IATTC States Coast Guard. regarding the burden-hour estimates or Convention, including Classification other aspects of the collection of recommendations and decisions information requirements contained in adopted by the IATTC. The Secretary’s The NMFS Assistant Administrator this final rule may be submitted to Chris authority to promulgate such has determined that this final rule is Fanning, NMFS West Coast Region and regulations has been delegated to consistent with the TCA and other by email to OIRA_Submission@ NMFS. The proposed rule included applicable laws. 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Document Created: 2016-01-14 02:50:22
Document Modified: 2016-01-14 02:50:22
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule; technical amendment.
DatesEffective date 0901 UTC, March 31, 2016. 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.
ContactJason Stahl, Airspace Policy Group, Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267- 8783.
FR Citation81 FR 1877 
RIN Number2120-AA66
CFR AssociatedAirspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)
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