81_FR_69924 81 FR 69729 - Proposed Amendment of Air Traffic Service (ATS) Routes; Eastern United States

81 FR 69729 - Proposed Amendment of Air Traffic Service (ATS) Routes; Eastern United States

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 195 (October 7, 2016)

Page Range69729-69730
FR Document2016-24209

This action proposes to modify area navigation (RNAV) routes Q-39 and Q-67, in the eastern United States. The modifications would provide a more efficient airway design within a portion of the airspace assigned to the Indianapolis Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC).

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 195 (Friday, October 7, 2016) 
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 195 (Friday, October 7, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 69729-69730]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-24209]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2016-9086; Airspace Docket No. 15-AEA-7]
RIN 2120-AA66


Proposed Amendment of Air Traffic Service (ATS) 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 modify area navigation (RNAV) routes 
Q-39 and Q-67, in the eastern United States. The modifications would 
provide a more efficient airway design within a portion of the airspace 
assigned to the Indianapolis Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC).

DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 21, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West 
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590; telephone: 1 
(800) 647-5527 or (202) 366-9826. You must identify FAA Docket No. FAA-
2016-9086 and Airspace Docket No. 15-AEA-7 at the beginning of your 
comments. You may also submit comments through the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. You may review the public docket containing the 
proposal, any comments received, and any final disposition in person in 
the Dockets Office between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through 
Friday, except Federal holidays. The Docket Office (telephone: 1 (800) 
647-5527), is on the ground floor of the building at the above address.
    FAA Order 7400.11A, 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 7400.11A at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go 
to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_locations.html.
    FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is 
published yearly and effective on September 15.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, 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 modifies the air traffic service route Q-39 and Q-67 in 
the eastern United States to maintain the efficient flow of air 
traffic.

Comments Invited

    Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed 
rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments as they 
may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the 
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing 
reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are 
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, 
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. 
Communications should identify both docket numbers (FAA Docket No. FAA-
2016-9086 and Airspace Docket No. 15-AEA-7) and be submitted in 
triplicate to the Docket Management Facility (see ADDRESSES section for 
address and phone number). You may also submit comments through the 
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov.
    Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments 
on this action must submit with those comments a self-addressed, 
stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ``Comments 
to FAA Docket No. FAA-2016-9086 and Airspace Docket No. 15-AEA-7.'' The 
postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter.
    All communications received on or before the specified comment 
closing date will be considered before taking action on the proposed 
rule. The proposal contained in this action may be changed in light of 
comments received. All comments submitted will be available for 
examination in the public docket both before and after the comment 
closing date. A report summarizing each substantive public contact with 
FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the 
docket.

Availability of NPRM's

    An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the 
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking 
documents can also accessed through the FAA's Web page at http://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 
Office (see ADDRESSES section for address and phone number) between 
9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays. An informal docket may also be examined during

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normal business hours at the office of the Eastern Service Center, 
Federal Aviation Administration, Room 210, 1701 Columbia Ave., College 
Park, GA 30337.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document proposes to amend FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace 
Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, and effective 
September 15, 2016. FAA Order 7400.11A is publicly available as listed 
in the ADDRESSES section of this proposed rule. FAA Order 7400.11A 
lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service 
routes, and reporting points.

The Proposal

    The FAA is proposing an amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal 
Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 to modify the alignment of RNAV routes Q-
39 and Q-67 in the eastern United States. The proposed modifications 
would expand the availability of area navigation routes and provide a 
more efficient airway design within Indianapolis ARTCC's airspace. The 
proposed route changes are outlined below.
    Q-39 RNAV route Q-39 extends between the CLAWD, NC waypoint (WP) 
and the WISTA, WV, WP. The FAA proposes to shift the alignment of the 
route slightly to the east bypassing the WISTA WP to cross the TARCI, 
WV, WP (located at lat. 38[deg]16'36.08 N., long. 081[deg]18'34.08 W.); 
then the route would continue northward to a new ASERY, WV, WP (located 
at lat. 38[deg]28'35.97 N., long. 081[deg]17'34.14'' W.).
    Q-67 RNAV route Q-67 extends between the SMTTH, TN, WP to the 
COLTZ, OH, fix. In its current alignment, the route proceeds from the 
JONEN, KY, WP northward to the COLTZ, OH, fix. The FAA proposes to 
eliminate the segment between the JONEN WP and the CLOTZ fix and 
replace it with a segment from the JONEN WP to the DARYN, WV, WP 
(located at lat. 38[deg]46'07.80'' N., long. 082[deg]00'57.92'' W.). 
The DARYN WP is located near the Henderson, WV VORTAC.
    These route modifications are being proposed to enhance the 
efficiency of the route structure.
    RNAV routes are published in paragraph 2006 of FAA Order 7400.11A 
dated August 3, 2016, and effective September 15, 2016, which is 
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The RNAV routes listed in 
this document will be subsequently published in the Order.

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 
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 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 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 7400.11A, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016, and 
effective September 15, 2016, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 2006 United States Area Navigation Routes.

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Q-39 CLAWD, NC to ASERY, WV [Amended]
CLAWD, NC              WP                    (Lat. 36[deg]25'08.98'' N., long. 081[deg]08'49.75'' W.)
TARCI, WV              WP                    (Lat. 38[deg]16'36.08'' N., long. 081[deg]18'34.08'' W.)
ASERY, WV              WP                    (Lat. 38[deg]28'35.97'' N., long. 081[deg]17'34.14'' W.)
 
Q-67 SMTTH, TN to DARYN, WV [Amended]
SMTTH, TN              WP                    (Lat. 35[deg]54'41.57'' N., long. 084[deg]00'19.74'' W.)
CEMEX, KY              WP                    (Lat. 36[deg]45'44.94'' N., long. 083[deg]23'33.58'' W.)
IBATE, KY              WP                    (Lat. 36[deg]59'12.36'' N., long. 083[deg]13'40.36'' W.)
TONIO, KY              FIX                   (Lat. 37[deg]15'15.20'' N., long. 083[deg]01'47.53'' W.)
JONEN, KY              WP                    (Lat. 37[deg]59'08.91'' N., long. 082[deg]32'46.19'' W.)
DARYN, WV              WP                    (Lat. 38[deg]46'07.80'' N., long. 082[deg]00'57.92'' W.)
 

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    Issued in Washington, DC, on September 29, 2016.
M. Randy Willis,
Acting Manager, Airspace Policy Group.
[FR Doc. 2016-24209 Filed 10-6-16; 8:45 am]
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Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 195 / Friday, October 7, 2016 / Proposed Rules 69729 Petition, until such time as a new final Ground Floor, Room W12–140, in the eastern United States to maintain rule is published in the Federal Washington, DC 20590; telephone: 1 the efficient flow of air traffic. Register. The OHA decision does not (800) 647–5527 or (202) 366–9826. You Comments Invited affect the validity of actions issued must identify FAA Docket No. FAA– under the modified or revised size 2016–9086 and Airspace Docket No. 15– Interested parties are invited to standard prior to the effective date of AEA–7 at the beginning of your participate in this proposed rulemaking the notice suspending the size standard. comments. You may also submit by submitting such written data, views, If the size standard in question was comments through the Internet at http:// or arguments as they may desire. newly established, the Administrator www.regulations.gov. You may review Comments that provide the factual basis keeps the challenged size standard in the public docket containing the supporting the views and suggestions effect while conducting further analysis proposal, any comments received, and presented are particularly helpful in on remand. any final disposition in person in the developing reasoned regulatory (b) If OHA denies a Size Standard Dockets Office between 9:00 a.m. and decisions on the proposal. Comments Petition, the size standard remains as 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, are specifically invited on the overall published in the Federal Register. except Federal holidays. The Docket regulatory, aeronautical, economic, Office (telephone: 1 (800) 647–5527), is environmental, and energy-related § 134.917 Equal Access to Justice Act. aspects of the proposal. on the ground floor of the building at A prevailing Petitioner is not entitled the above address. Communications should identify both to recover attorney’s fees. Size Standard FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace docket numbers (FAA Docket No. FAA– Petitions are not proceedings that are Designations and Reporting Points, and 2016–9086 and Airspace Docket No. 15– required to be conducted by an subsequent amendments can be viewed AEA–7) and be submitted in triplicate to Administrative Law Judge under online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/ the Docket Management Facility (see § 134.603. publications/. For further information, ADDRESSES section for address and you can contact the Airspace Policy phone number). You may also submit § 134.918 Judicial review. comments through the Internet at http:// The publication of a final rule in the Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence www.regulations.gov. Federal Register is considered the final Commenters wishing the FAA to agency action for purposes of seeking Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is acknowledge receipt of their comments judicial review. on this action must submit with those also available for inspection at the Dated: September 29, 2016. National Archives and Records comments a self-addressed, stamped Maria Contreras-Sweet, Administration (NARA). For postcard on which the following Administrator. information on the availability of FAA statement is made: ‘‘Comments to FAA [FR Doc. 2016–24231 Filed 10–6–16; 8:45 am] Order 7400.11A at NARA, call (202) Docket No. FAA–2016–9086 and 741–6030, or go to http:// Airspace Docket No. 15–AEA–7.’’ The BILLING CODE 8025–01–P www.archives.gov/federal_register/ postcard will be date/time stamped and code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_ returned to the commenter. All communications received on or DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION locations.html. before the specified comment closing FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace date will be considered before taking Federal Aviation Administration Designations and Reporting Points, is action on the proposed rule. The published yearly and effective on proposal contained in this action may 14 CFR Part 71 September 15. be changed in light of comments [Docket No. FAA–2016–9086; Airspace FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul received. All comments submitted will Docket No. 15–AEA–7] Gallant, Airspace Policy Group, Office be available for examination in the of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation public docket both before and after the RIN 2120–AA66 Administration, 800 Independence comment closing date. A report Proposed Amendment of Air Traffic Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; summarizing each substantive public Service (ATS) Routes; Eastern United telephone: (202) 267–8783. contact with FAA personnel concerned States SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: with this rulemaking will be filed in the Authority for This Rulemaking docket. AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. The FAA’s authority to issue rules Availability of NPRM’s ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking regarding aviation safety is found in An electronic copy of this document (NPRM). Title 49 of the United States Code. may be downloaded through the Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. SUMMARY: This action proposes to authority of the FAA Administrator. Recently published rulemaking modify area navigation (RNAV) routes Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, documents can also accessed through Q–39 and Q–67, in the eastern United describes in more detail the scope of the the FAA’s Web page at http:// States. The modifications would agency’s authority. This rulemaking is www.faa.gov/air_Traffic/publications/ provide a more efficient airway design promulgated under the authority airspace_amendments/. within a portion of the airspace assigned described in Subtitle VII, Part A, You may review the public docket mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with PROPOSALS to the Indianapolis Air Route Traffic Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that containing the proposal, any comments Control Center (ARTCC). section, the FAA is charged with received and any final disposition in DATES: Comments must be received on prescribing regulations to assign the use person in the Dockets Office (see or before November 21, 2016. of the airspace necessary to ensure the ADDRESSES section for address and ADDRESSES: Send comments on this safety of aircraft and the efficient use of phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and proposal to the U.S. Department of airspace. This regulation is within the 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 scope of that authority as it modifies the except Federal holidays. An informal New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building air traffic service route Q–39 and Q–67 docket may also be examined during VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:37 Oct 06, 2016 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\07OCP1.SGM 07OCP1

69730 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 195 / Friday, October 7, 2016 / Proposed Rules normal business hours at the office of COLTZ, OH, fix. In its current economic impact on a substantial the Eastern Service Center, Federal alignment, the route proceeds from the number of small entities under the Aviation Administration, Room 210, JONEN, KY, WP northward to the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. 1701 Columbia Ave., College Park, GA COLTZ, OH, fix. The FAA proposes to 30337. Environmental Review eliminate the segment between the Availability and Summary of JONEN WP and the CLOTZ fix and This proposal will be subject to an Documents for Incorporation by replace it with a segment from the environmental analysis in accordance Reference JONEN WP to the DARYN, WV, WP with FAA Order 1050.1F, (located at lat. 38°46′07.80″ N., long. ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and This document proposes to amend 082°00′57.92″ W.). The DARYN WP is Procedures’’ prior to any FAA final FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace located near the Henderson, WV regulatory action. Designations and Reporting Points, VORTAC. dated August 3, 2016, and effective These route modifications are being List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 September 15, 2016. FAA Order proposed to enhance the efficiency of 7400.11A is publicly available as listed Airspace, Incorporation by reference, the route structure. Navigation (air). in the ADDRESSES section of this RNAV routes are published in proposed rule. FAA Order 7400.11A The Proposed Amendment paragraph 2006 of FAA Order 7400.11A lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace dated August 3, 2016, and effective areas, air traffic service routes, and In consideration of the foregoing, the September 15, 2016, which is reporting points. Federal Aviation Administration incorporated by reference in 14 CFR The Proposal 71.1. The RNAV routes listed in this proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as document will be subsequently follows: The FAA is proposing an amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations published in the Order. PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, (14 CFR) part 71 to modify the Regulatory Notices and Analyses B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR alignment of RNAV routes Q–39 and Q– TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND 67 in the eastern United States. The The FAA has determined that this REPORTING POINTS proposed modifications would expand proposed regulation only involves an the availability of area navigation routes established body of technical regulations for which frequent and ■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 and provide a more efficient airway continues to read as follows: design within Indianapolis ARTCC’s routine amendments are necessary to airspace. The proposed route changes keep them operationally current. It, Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, are outlined below. therefore: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, Q–39 RNAV route Q–39 extends regulatory action’’ under Executive 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. between the CLAWD, NC waypoint Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant § 71.1 [Amended] (WP) and the WISTA, WV, WP. The rule’’ under Department of FAA proposes to shift the alignment of Transportation (DOT) Regulatory ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in the route slightly to the east bypassing Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11A, the WISTA WP to cross the TARCI, WV, February 26, 1979); and (3) does not Airspace Designations and Reporting WP (located at lat. 38°16′36.08 N., long. warrant preparation of a regulatory Points, dated August 3, 2016, and 081°18′34.08 W.); then the route would evaluation as the anticipated impact is effective September 15, 2016, is continue northward to a new ASERY, so minimal. Since this is a routine amended as follows: WV, WP (located at lat. 38°28′35.97 N., matter that will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is Paragraph 2006 United States Area long. 081°17′34.14″ W.). Q–67 RNAV route Q–67 extends certified that this proposed rule, when Navigation Routes. between the SMTTH, TN, WP to the promulgated, will not have a significant * * * * * Q–39 CLAWD, NC to ASERY, WV [Amended] CLAWD, NC WP (Lat. 36°25′08.98″ N., long. 081°08′49.75″ W.) TARCI, WV WP (Lat. 38°16′36.08″ N., long. 081°18′34.08″ W.) ASERY, WV WP (Lat. 38°28′35.97″ N., long. 081°17′34.14″ W.) Q–67 SMTTH, TN to DARYN, WV [Amended] SMTTH, TN WP (Lat. 35°54′41.57″ N., long. 084°00′19.74″ W.) CEMEX, KY WP (Lat. 36°45′44.94″ N., long. 083°23′33.58″ W.) IBATE, KY WP (Lat. 36°59′12.36″ N., long. 083°13′40.36″ W.) TONIO, KY FIX (Lat. 37°15′15.20″ N., long. 083°01′47.53″ W.) JONEN, KY WP (Lat. 37°59′08.91″ N., long. 082°32′46.19″ W.) DARYN, WV WP (Lat. 38°46′07.80″ N., long. 082°00′57.92″ W.) * * * * * Issued in Washington, DC, on September 29, 2016. M. Randy Willis, mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with PROPOSALS Acting Manager, Airspace Policy Group. [FR Doc. 2016–24209 Filed 10–6–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:37 Oct 06, 2016 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\07OCP1.SGM 07OCP1


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesComments must be received on or before November 21, 2016.
ContactPaul Gallant, Airspace Policy Group, Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267- 8783.
FR Citation81 FR 69729 
RIN Number2120-AA66
CFR AssociatedAirspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)
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