81 FR 5898 - Establishment of Multiple Air Traffic Service (ATS) Routes; Western United States

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 23 (February 4, 2016)

This action establishes 13 high altitude Area Navigation (RNAV) routes (Q-routes) in the western United States. The routes promote operational efficiencies for users and provide connectivity to current and proposed RNAV en route and terminal procedures. The low altitude RNAV route, T-326, published in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, requires more coordination and is removed from this rule.

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 23 (Thursday, February 4, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 5898-5901]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-02022]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2015-1345; Airspace Docket No. 14-AWP-13]
RIN 2120-AA66


Establishment of Multiple Air Traffic Service (ATS) Routes; 
Western United States

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes 13 high altitude Area Navigation 
(RNAV) routes (Q-routes) in the western United States. The routes 
promote operational efficiencies for users and provide connectivity to 
current and proposed RNAV en route and terminal procedures. The low 
altitude RNAV route, T-326, published in the Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking, requires more coordination and is removed from this rule.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, March 31, 2016. The Director of the 
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 
title 1 Code of Federal Regulations, 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 would modify the route structure in the western U.S. to preserve 
the safe and efficient flow of air traffic within the NAS.

History

    On June 5, 2015, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice 
of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to establish 13 RNAV Q-routes and one T-
route originating in Los Angeles Air Route Traffic Control Center's 
(ARTCC) airspace (80 FR 32074). Interested parties were invited to 
participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on 
the proposal. No comments were received.
    The development of new RNAV Standard Instrument Departure (SID) and 
Standard Terminal Arrival (STAR) routes requires incorporation of these 
Q routes into the NAS Route Structure in order to maximize the benefits 
of increased safety in high volume en route sectors.
    The Los Angeles Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) currently 
does not have routes that join the Performance Based Navigation (PBN) 
arrival and departure procedures. The existing conventional jet route 
structure does not serve the new SID/STAR designs. Routes made up of 
ground based navigational aids are not capable of delivering aircraft 
onto the RNAV based arrival and departure procedures in an efficient 
manner. Developing these predictable and repeatable flight paths 
through a complex area confined by restricted areas will improve 
throughput and safety for Los Angeles ARTCC.
    This first phase of a two phase project will align a network of Q-
Routes with the new SIDs and STARs. The Q-Route structure is projected 
to optimize descent/climb profiles to/from several airports in southern 
California and create segregated arrival/departure paths to reduce 
airspace complexity.
    High altitude United States RNAV routes are published in paragraph 
2006 and high altitude Canadian RNAV routes are published in paragraph 
2007 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 high 
altitude United States RNAV routes (Q-routes) and high altitude 
Canadian RNAV routes listed in this document would be subsequently 
published 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.

Differences From the NPRM

    This rule has several changes from the NPRM. First, the NPRM 
proposed to establish a low altitude RNAV route, T-326. Due to 
additional coordination required for low altitude routes, T-326 will 
not be included in this final rule, but will be finalized at a later 
date. Second, in the state of Nevada, BEALE waypoint was moved from 
lat. 36[deg]10'56.60'' N., long. 114[deg]49'34.81'' W. to lat. 
36[deg]10'56.83'' N., long. 114[deg]49'34.09'' W., to properly connect 
to a Standard Instrument Departure procedure. In the state of Idaho, 
HELLS waypoint is removed from Q-73. Also in Idaho, CORDU waypoint is 
moved from lat. 48[deg]10'46.10'' N., long. 116[deg]40'21.84'' W., to 
lat. 48[deg]10'46.41'' N., long. 116[deg]40'21.84'' W., to align with a 
future polar Q route. And finally, LAKKR waypoint, listed under Q-73, 
was erroneously shown in the state of Arizona, but is actually located 
in Nevada.

The Rule

    The FAA is amending Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 
part 71 to establish U.S. RNAV routes Q-70, Q-73, Q-74, Q-78, Q-86, Q-
88, Q-90, Q-94, Q-96, Q-98, Q-114, Q-168, and Q-842, which is an 
extension of a current Canadian RNAV route and therefore retains the 
Canadian numbering. The routes will connect to new SID and STAR 
procedures as designed in the Southern California area. The routes are 
outlined below.
    Q-70: Q-70 is from the HAILO, CA, waypoint (WP) to the SAKES, UT, 
WP to support departures from Los Angeles basin airports to the 
northeast.

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    Q-73: Q-73 is established from the MOMAR, CA, WP to the CORDU, ID, 
WP to accommodate arrivals to San Diego airport.
    Q-74: Q-74 is from the NATEE, NV, WP to the DEANN, UT, WP and 
supports arrivals to John Wayne, Long Beach and Ontario airports from 
the northeast.
    Q-78: Q-78 is established from the MARUE, NV, WP to the TOADD, AZ, 
WP to support arrivals to John Wayne, Long Beach and Ontario airports 
from the east and northeast.
    Q-86: Q-86 is from the TTRUE, AZ, WP to the PLNDL, AZ, WP for 
arrivals to San Diego and Ontario airports from the east.
    Q-88: Q-88 is established from the HAKMN, NV, WP to the CHESZ, UT, 
WP to support Los Angeles airport arrivals from the northeast.
    Q-90: Q-90 is from the DNERO, CA, WP to the JASSE, AZ, WP and will 
be the primary RNAV route to Los Angeles from Denver ARTCC.
    Q-94: Q-94 is from the WELUM, NV, WP to the ROOLL, AZ, WP to 
support Denver ARTCC arrivals to Burbank, Van Nuys, Camarillo and 
Oxnard airports.
    Q-96: Q-96 is established from the PURSE, NV, WP to the KIMMR, UT, 
WP to support arrivals to Burbank, Van Nuys, Camarillo and Oxnard 
airports from the Salt Lake ARTCC.
    Q-98: Q-98 is from the HAKMN, NV, WP to the PEEWE, AZ, WP to 
support Denver ARTCC arrivals to Los Angeles and San Diego airports.
    Q-114: Q-114 extends from the NATEE, NV, WP to the BUGGG, UT, WP to 
support Salt Lake ARTCC arrivals to Long Beach, Ontario and Orange 
County airports.
    Q-168: Q-168 extends from the FNNDA, CA, WP to the JASSE, AZ, WP 
and will be the primary arrival route for Los Angeles airport from the 
Denver ARTCC.
    Q-842: Existing Canadian route Q-842 is extended south into U.S. 
airspace. The route will begin at the BEALE, NV, WP and extend north to 
the existing TOVUM, AB, WP in Canada. This will provide routing for 
departures from Los Angeles, Long Beach, Ontario and Orange County 
airports to airports in Calgary and Edmonton, Canada.

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 
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 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: Policy and 
Procedures'' paragraph 5-6.5.a. 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).

The Rule

    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 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 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.

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Q-70 HAILO, CA to SAKES, UT (New)
 
HAILO, CA               WP                     (Lat. 35[deg]38'14.00'' N., long. 115[deg]58'16.00'' W.)
LAS, NV                 VOR                    (Lat. 36[deg]04'46.93'' N., long. 115[deg]09'35.27'' W.)
IFEYE, NV               WP                     (Lat. 36[deg]24'56.04'' N., long. 114[deg]47'49.32'' W.)
BLIPP, NV               WP                     (Lat. 36[deg]42'41.31'' N., long. 114[deg]28'26.45'' W.)
EEVUN, UT               WP                     (Lat. 37[deg]02'52.90'' N., long. 113[deg]42'42.56'' W.)
BLOBB, UT               WP                     (Lat. 37[deg]17'45.63'' N., long. 113[deg]06'52.16'' W.)
BAWER, UT               WP                     (Lat. 37[deg]38'06.68'' N., long. 112[deg]16'45.89'' W.)
SAKES, UT               WP                     (Lat. 38[deg]50'00.51'' N., long. 110[deg]16'16.52'' W.)
 
                                                    * * * * *
Q-73 MOMAR, CA to CORDU, ID (New)
 
MOMAR, CA               WP                     (Lat. 33[deg]30'54.13'' N., long. 115[deg]56'40.14'' W.)
CABIC, CA               WP                     (Lat. 33[deg]46'17.01'' N., long. 115[deg]49'28.71'' W.)
CHADT, CA               WP                     (Lat. 33[deg]55'18.49'' N., long. 115[deg]45'03.26'' W.)
LVELL, CA               WP                     (Lat. 34[deg]12'37.38'' N., long. 115[deg]36'53.25'' W.)
HAKMN, NV               WP                     (Lat. 35[deg]30'28.31'' N., long. 115[deg]04'47.04'' W.)
ZZYZX, NV               WP                     (Lat. 35[deg]39'53.52'' N., long. 114[deg]51'54.99'' W.)
LAKRR, NV               WP                     (Lat. 36[deg]05'07.72'' N., long. 114[deg]17'09.16'' W.)
GUNTR, AZ               WP                     (Lat. 36[deg]24'39.65'' N., long. 114[deg]02'11.55'' W.)
ZAINY, AZ               WP                     (Lat. 36[deg]39'24.73'' N., long. 113[deg]54'03.50'' W.)
EEVUN, UT               WP                     (Lat. 37[deg]02'52.90'' N., long. 113[deg]42'42.56'' W.)
WINEN, UT               WP                     (Lat. 37[deg]56'00.00'' N., long. 113[deg]30'00.00'' W.)
CRITO, NV               WP                     (Lat. 39[deg]18'00.00'' N., long. 114[deg]33'00.00'' W.)
BROPH, ID               WP                     (Lat. 42[deg]43'15.71'' N., long. 114[deg]52'31.80'' W.)
DERSO, ID               FIX                    (Lat. 43[deg]21'42.63'' N., long. 115[deg]08'01.66'' W.)
SAWTT, ID               WP                     (Lat. 44[deg]37'35.52'' N., long. 115[deg]43'55.55'' W.)
ZATIP, ID               WP                     (Lat. 46[deg]13'17.48'' N., long. 116[deg]31'37.57'' W.)
CORDU, ID               WP                     (Lat. 48[deg]10'46.41'' N., long. 116[deg]40'21.84'' W.)
 

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Q-74 NATEE, NV to DEANN, UT (New)
 
NATEE, NV               WP                     (Lat. 35[deg]37'14.00'' N., long. 115[deg]22'26.00'' W.)
BLD, NV                 VOR                    (Lat. 35[deg]59'44.84'' N., long. 114[deg]51'48.88'' W.)
ZAINY, AZ               WP                     (Lat. 36[deg]39'24.73'' N., long. 113[deg]54'03.50'' W.)
FIZZL, AZ               WP                     (Lat. 36[deg]56'03.37'' N., long. 113[deg]16'23.91'' W.)
GARDD, UT               WP                     (Lat. 37[deg]03'12.91'' N., long. 112[deg]37'54.38'' W.)
DEANN, UT               WP                     (Lat. 37[deg]12'34.00'' N., long. 111[deg]42'47.00'' W.)
 
Q-78 MARUE, NV to TOADD, AZ (New)
 
MARUE, NV               WP                     (Lat. 35[deg]15'23.00'' N., long. 114[deg]52'55.00'' W.)
DUGGN, AZ               WP                     (Lat. 35[deg]44'06.83'' N., long. 113[deg]23'24.52'' W.)
TOADD, AZ               WP                     (Lat. 36[deg]17'45.60'' N., long. 111[deg]30'37.21'' W.)
 
                                                    * * * * *
Q-86 TTRUE, AZ to PLNDL, AZ (New)
 
TTRUE, AZ               WP                     (Lat. 34[deg]38'01.53'' N., long. 114[deg]23'05.05'' W.)
YORRK, AZ               WP                     (Lat. 34[deg]52'03.23'' N., long. 113[deg]55'58.14'' W.)
SCHLS, AZ               WP                     (Lat. 35[deg]14'18.55'' N., long. 113[deg]09'42.77'' W.)
CUTRO, AZ               WP                     (Lat. 35[deg]36'16.98'' N., long. 112[deg]23'00.00'' W.)
VALEQ, AZ               WP                     (Lat. 35[deg]44'01.73'' N., long. 112[deg]06'31.44'' W.)
PLNDL, AZ               WP                     (Lat. 35[deg]50'17.43'' N., long. 111[deg]52'40.71'' W.)
 
Q-88 HAKMN, NV to CHESZ, UT (New)
 
HAKMN, NV               WP                     (Lat. 35[deg]30'28.31'' N., long. 115[deg]04'47.04'' W.)
ZZYZX, NV               WP                     (Lat. 35[deg]39'53.52'' N., long. 114[deg]51'54.99'' W.)
LAKRR, NV               WP                     (Lat. 36[deg]05'07.72'' N., long. 114[deg]17'09.16'' W.)
NOOTN, AZ               WP                     (Lat. 36[deg]37'32.63'' N., long. 113[deg]20'40.25'' W.)
GARDD, UT               WP                     (Lat. 37[deg]03'12.91'' N., long. 112[deg]37'54.38'' W.)
VERKN, UT               WP                     (Lat. 37[deg]23'00.05'' N., long. 112[deg]04'21.69'' W.)
PROMT, UT               WP                     (Lat. 37[deg]30'06.70'' N., long. 111[deg]52'12.94'' W.)
CHESZ, UT               WP                     (Lat. 38[deg]16'59.03'' N., long. 110[deg]02'11.31'' W.)
 
Q-90 DNERO, CA to JASSE, AZ (New)
 
DNERO, CA               WP                     (Lat. 35[deg]02'07.14'' N., long. 114[deg]54'16.39'' W.)
ESGEE, NV               WP                     (Lat. 35[deg]08'00.50'' N., long. 114[deg]37'21.64'' W.)
AREAF, AZ               WP                     (Lat. 35[deg]36'31.77'' N., long. 113[deg]13'50.46'' W.)
JASSE, AZ               WP                     (Lat. 36[deg]04'15.53'' N., long. 111[deg]48'45.81'' W.)
 
Q-94 WELUM, NV to ROOLL, AZ (New)
 
WELUM, NV               WP                     (Lat. 35[deg]22'56.00'' N., long. 114[deg]55'59.00'' W.)
MNGGO, AZ               WP                     (Lat. 35[deg]51'13.55'' N., long. 113[deg]28'23.59'' W.)
ROOLL, AZ               WP                     (Lat. 36[deg]27'37.93'' N., long. 111[deg]28'54.98'' W.)
 
Q-96 PURSE, NV to KIMMR, UT (New)
 
PURSE, NV               WP                     (Lat. 35[deg]34'54.00'' N., long. 115[deg]11'53.00'' W.)
DODDL, NV               WP                     (Lat. 35[deg]49'28.80'' N., long. 114[deg]51'51.29'' W.)
BFUNE, AZ               WP                     (Lat. 36[deg]06'10.73'' N., long. 114[deg]28'40.09'' W.)
GUNTR, AZ               WP                     (Lat. 36[deg]24'39.65'' N., long. 114[deg]02'11.55'' W.)
PIIXR, AZ               WP                     (Lat. 36[deg]36'29.27'' N., long. 113[deg]45'02.40'' W.)
FIZZL, AZ               WP                     (Lat. 36[deg]56'03.37'' N., long. 113[deg]16'23.91'' W.)
BAWER, UT               WP                     (Lat. 37[deg]38'06.68'' N., long. 112[deg]16'45.89'' W.)
ROCCY, UT               WP                     (Lat. 37[deg]49'41.63'' N., long. 111[deg]59'59.84'' W.)
SARAF, UT               WP                     (Lat. 38[deg]36'03.84'' N., long. 110[deg]53'24.20'' W.)
KIMMR, UT               WP                     (Lat. 39[deg]13'45.24'' N., long. 109[deg]57'30.10'' W.)
 
Q-98 HAKMN, NV to PEEWE, AZ (New)
 
HAKMN, NV               WP                     (Lat. 35[deg]30'28.31'' N., long. 115[deg]04'47.04'' W.)
ZZYZX, NV               WP                     (Lat. 35[deg]39'53.52'' N., long. 114[deg]51'54.99'' W.)
LAKRR, NV               WP                     (Lat. 36[deg]05'07.72'' N., long. 114[deg]17'09.16'' W.)
DUZIT, AZ               WP                     (Lat. 36[deg]24'51.20'' N., long. 113[deg]24'51.53'' W.)
EEEZY, AZ               WP                     (Lat. 36[deg]44'33.18'' N., long. 112[deg]21'40.77'' W.)
PEEWE, AZ               WP                     (Lat. 36[deg]58'08.69'' N., long. 111[deg]36'40.81'' W.)
 
                                                    * * * * *
Q-114 NATEE, NV to BUGGG, UT (New)
 
NATEE, NV               WP                     (Lat. 35[deg]37'14.00'' N., long. 115[deg]22'26.00'' W.)
BLD, NV                 VOR                    (Lat. 35[deg]59'44.84'' N., long. 114[deg]51[deg]48.88'' W.)
ZAINY, AZ               WP                     (Lat. 36[deg]39'24.73'' N., long. 113[deg]54'03.50'' W.)
AHOWW, UT               WP                     (Lat. 37[deg]07'14.56'' N., long. 113[deg]11'34.04'' W.)
BAWER, UT               WP                     (Lat. 37[deg]38'06.68'' N., long. 112[deg]16'45.89'' W.)
BUGGG, UT               WP                     (Lat. 38[deg]39'18.31'' N., long. 109[deg]29'48.01'' W.)
 
                                                    * * * * *
Q-168 FNNDA, CA to JASSE, AZ (New)
 
FNNDA, CA               WP                     (Lat. 34[deg]45'14.96'' N., long. 114[deg]45'18.49'' W.)
SHIVA, AZ               WP                     (Lat. 34[deg]58'12.28'' N., long. 114[deg]17'24.65'' W.)
KRINA, AZ               WP                     (Lat. 35[deg]28'02.52'' N., long. 113[deg]11'35.60'' W.)
JASSE, AZ               WP                     (Lat. 36[deg]04'15.53'' N., long. 111[deg]48'45.81'' W.)
 
                                                    * * * * *
Paragraph 2007 Canadian Area Navigation Routes.
 
Q-842 BEALE, NV to TOVUM, AB Canada (New)
 
BEALE, NV               WP                     (Lat. 36[deg]10'56.83'' N., long. 114[deg]49'34.09'' W.)
BLIPP, NV               WP                     (Lat. 36[deg]42'41.31'' N., long. 114[deg]28'26.45'' W.)

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WINEN, UT               WP                     (Lat. 37[deg]56'00.00'' N., long. 113[deg]30'00.00'' W.)
TABLL, UT               WP                     (Lat. 38[deg]39'56.31'' N., long. 113[deg]10'35.15'' W.)
PICHO, UT               WP                     (Lat. 39[deg]58'00.00'' N., long. 112[deg]35'00.00'' W.)
PATIO, UT               WP                     (Lat. 41[deg]16'00.00'' N., long. 112[deg]32'00.00'' W.)
PROXI, UT               WP                     (Lat. 41[deg]58'20.81'' N., long. 112[deg]31'33.79'' W.)
VAANE, ID               WP                     (Lat. 45[deg]18'12.53'' N., long. 112[deg]44'58.36'' W.)
KEETA, MT               WP                     (Lat. 47[deg]20'39.01'' N., long. 112[deg]52'51.46'' W.)
TOVUM, AB, Canada       WP                     (Lat. 49[deg]14'29.00'' N., long. 112[deg]48'53.00'' W.)
Excluding the airspace within Canada.
 


    Issued in Washington, DC, on January 28, 2016.
Randy Willis,
Acting Manager, Airspace Policy Group.
[FR Doc. 2016-02022 Filed 2-3-16; 8:45 am]
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