Proposed Rule2021-23565
Proposed Establishment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes; South and Central United States
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Published
November 1, 2021
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Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
This action proposes to establish three United States Area Navigation (RNAV) routes, designated T-370, T-398, and T-419, in the south and central United States. These routes would supplement certain VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airways in support of the VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) program, and would expand the availability of RNAV routing in the National Airspace System (NAS).
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 208 (Monday, November 1, 2021)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 60186-60189]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-23565]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2021-0920; Airspace Docket No. 21-ASW-7]
RIN 2120-AA66
Proposed Establishment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV)
Routes; South and Central United States
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: This action proposes to establish three United States Area
Navigation (RNAV) routes, designated T-370, T-398, and T-419, in the
south and central United States. These routes would supplement certain
VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airways in support of the VOR
Minimum Operational Network (MON) program, and would expand the
availability of RNAV routing in the National Airspace System (NAS).
DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 16, 2021.
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-
2021-0920; Airspace Docket No. 21-ASW-7 at the beginning of your
comments. You may also submit comments through the internet at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>.
FAA Order JO 7400.11F, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points,
and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at <a href="https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/">https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/</a>. For further information, you can contact the
Rules and Regulations Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783. FAA Order JO 7400.11F is also available for inspection at the
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of FAA Order JO 7400.11F at NARA, email:
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, Rules and Regulations
Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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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 expand the availability of RNAV routes in the
NAS, increase airspace capacity, and reduce complexity in high air
traffic volume areas.
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-2021-0920; Airspace Docket No. 21-ASW-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 <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>.
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-2021-0920; Airspace Docket No. 21-ASW-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. A report summarizing each substantive public contact
with FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the
docket.
Availability of NPRMs
An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the
internet at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>. Recently published rulemaking
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's web page at <a href="https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/">https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/</a>. 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 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 amends FAA Order JO 7400.11F, Airspace Designations
and Reporting Points, dated August 10, 2021 and effective September 15,
2021. FAA Order JO 7400.11F is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order JO 7400.11F 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 14 CFR part 71 to establish
new RNAV routes T-370, T-398, and T-419 in the southern and central
United States. These routes would overlay certain VOR Federal airways
that are based on navigation aids (NAVAIDs) that are planned for
decommissioning under the FAA's VOR MON program.
T-370: T-370 is a proposed a new route that would extend between
the BURBIN, TX, waypoint (WP) and the VLKNN, AL, WP. T-370 would
overlay VOR Federal airway V-278 that extends between the Bowie, TX,
(UKW) VHF Omnidirectional Range Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC), and
the Vulcan, AL, (VUZ) VORTAC. A number of navigation aids (NAVAIDs)
that currently form V-278 are planned for future decommissioning.
Therefore, in the proposed T-370 description, those NAVAIDs would be
replaced by WPs as follows. The BURBN, TX, WP replaces the Bowie, TX,
(UKW) VORTAC. The RRORY, TX, WP replaces the Bonham, TX, (BYP) VORTAC.
The TASEY, TX, WP replaces the Paris, TX, (PRX) VOR/DME. The SLOTH, TX,
WP replaces the Texarkana, TX, (TXK) VORTAC. The RICKG, AR, WP replaces
the Monticello, AR, (MON) VOR/DME. The EJKSN, MS, WP replaces the
Greenville, MS, (GLH) VOR/DME. The IZAAC, MS, WP replaces the Sidon,
MS, (SQS) VORTAC. The SKNNR, MS, WP replaces the Bigbee, MS, (IGB)
VORTAC. The VLKNN, AL, WP replaces the Vulcan, AL, (VUZ) VORTAC.
T-398: T-398 is a proposed new route that would extend between the
SLOTH, TX, WP, and the GMINI, NC, WP. T-398 would overlay VOR Federal
airway V-54 that currently extends between the Texarkana, TX, (TXK)
VORTAC, and the Sandhills, NC, (SDZ) VORTAC. A number of NAVAIDs that
currently form V-54 are planned for future decommissioning. Therefore,
in the proposed T-398 description, those NAVAIDs would be replaced by
WPs as follows. The SLOTH, TX, WP replaces the Texarkana, TX, (TXK)
VORTAC. The LITTR, AR, WP replaces the Little Rock, AR, (LIT) VORTAC.
The EMEEY, AR, WP replaces the Marvell, AR, (UJM) VOR/DME. The GOINS,
MS, WP replaces the Holly Springs, MS, (HLI) VORTAC. The HAGIE, AL, WP
replaces the Muscle Shoals, AL, (MSL) VORTAC. The FILUN, AL, WP
replaces the Rocket, AL, (RQZ) VORTAC. The JILIS, GA, WP replaces the
Choo Choo, TN, (GQO) VORTAC. The BALNN, GA, WP replaces the Harris, GA,
(HRS) VORTAC. The BURGG, SC, WP replaces the Spartanburg, SC, (SPA)
VORTAC. The CRLNA, NC, WP replaces the Charlotte, NC, (CLT) VOR/DME.
The GMINI, NC, WP replaces the Sandhills, NC, (SDZ) VORTAC.
T-419: T-419 is a proposed new route that would extend between the
MAHTY, AR, WP, and the TERGE, IN, WP. T-419 would overlay those
segments of VOR Federal airway V-305 that extends between the Walnut
Ridge, AR, (ARG) VORTAC, and the Pocket City, IN, (PXV) VORTAC. A
number of NAVAIDs that currently form V-305 are planned for future
decommissioning. Therefore, in the proposed T-419 description, those
NAVAIDs would be replaced by WPs as follows. The MAHTY, AR, WP replaces
the Walnut Ridge, AR, (ARG) VORTAC. The FRNIA, MO, WP replaces the
Malden, MO, (MAW) VORTAC. The MESSR, KY, WP replaces the Cunningham,
KY, (CNG) VOR/DME. The TERGE, IN, WP replaces the Pocket City, IN,
(PXV) VORTAC.
The full route legal descriptions of T-370, T-398, and T-419 are
listed in ``The Proposed Amendment'' section, below.
These changes would provide RNAV routing to supplement VOR Federal
airways that will be impacted by the VOR MON program, and support the
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transition to a more efficient Performance Based Navigation route
structure.
United States Area Navigation routes are published in paragraph
6011 of FAA Order JO 7400.11F, dated August 10, 2021, and effective
September 15, 2021, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1.
The RNAV routes listed in this document would be subsequently published
in FAA Order JO 7400.11.
FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points,
is published yearly and effective on September 15.
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 JO
7400.11F, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 10,
2021, and effective September 15, 2021, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes.
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T-370 BURBN, TX to VLKNN, AL [New]
BURBN, TX WP (Lat. 33[deg]32'09.20'' N, long. 097[deg]49'15.83'' W)
RRORY, TX WP (Lat. 33[deg]32'14.95'' N, long. 096[deg]14'03.45'' W)
TASEY, TX WP (Lat. 33[deg]32'32.56'' N, long. 095[deg]26'54.55'' W)
SLOTH, TX WP (Lat. 33[deg]30'49.99'' N, long. 094[deg]04'24.38'' W)
RICKG, AR WP (Lat. 33[deg]33'43.12'' N, long. 091[deg]42'56.29'' W)
EJKSN, MS WP (Lat. 33[deg]31'24.65'' N, long. 090[deg]58'57.87'' W)
IZAAC, MS WP (Lat. 33[deg]27'49.87'' N, long. 090[deg]16'37.75'' W)
SKNRR, MS WP (Lat. 33[deg]29'07.75'' N, long. 088[deg]30'49.63'' W)
BESOM, AL FIX (Lat. 33[deg]35'10.73'' N, long. 087[deg]39'23.49'' W)
NESTS, AL WP (Lat. 33[deg]36'53.34'' N, long. 087[deg]20'51.86'' W)
VLKNN, AL WP (Lat. 33[deg]40'12.47'' N, long. 086[deg]53'58.83'' W)
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T-398 SLOTH, TX to GMINI, NC [New]
SLOTH, TX WP (Lat. 33[deg]30'49.99'' N, long. 094[deg]04'24.38'' W)
MUFRE, AR FIX (Lat. 34[deg]05'31.32'' N, long. 093[deg]10'43.80'' W)
LITTR, AR WP (Lat. 34[deg]40'39.90'' N, long. 092[deg]10'49.26'' W)
EMEEY, AR WP (Lat. 34[deg]34'30.29'' N, long. 090[deg]40'27.14'' W)
GOINS, MS WP (Lat. 34[deg]46'12.64'' N, long. 089[deg]29'46.81'' W)
HAGIE, AL WP (Lat. 34[deg]42'25.87'' N, long. 087[deg]29'29.76'' W)
FILUN, AL WP (Lat. 34[deg]47'50.14'' N, long. 086[deg]38'01.14'' W)
JILIS, GA WP (Lat. 34[deg]57'23.98'' N, long. 085[deg]08'03.46'' W)
CRAND, GA FIX (Lat. 34[deg]57'28.88'' N, long. 084[deg]51'20.59'' W)
BALNN, GA WP (Lat. 34[deg]56'34.20'' N, long. 083[deg]54'56.42'' W)
BURGG, SC WP (Lat. 35[deg]02'00.55'' N, long. 081[deg]55'36.86'' W)
GAFFE, SC FIX (Lat. 35[deg]05'38.90'' N, long. 081[deg]33'23.92'' W)
CRLNA, NC WP (Lat. 35[deg]12'49.48'' N, long. 080[deg]56'57.32'' W)
LOCAS, NC FIX (Lat. 35[deg]12'05.18'' N, long. 080[deg]26'44.89'' W)
RELPY, NC FIX (Lat. 35[deg]12'45.70'' N, long. 079[deg]47'28.76'' W)
GMINI, NC WP (Lat. 35[deg]12'23.01'' N, long. 079[deg]34'01.98'' W)
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T-419 MAHTY, AR to TERGE, IN [New]
MAHTY, AR WP (Lat. 36[deg]06'36.35'' N, long. 090[deg]57'12.65'' W)
FRNIA, MO WP (Lat. 36[deg]33'18.69'' N, long. 089[deg]54'40.47'' W)
MESSR, KY WP (Lat. 37[deg]00'30.44'' N, long. 088[deg]50'13.16'' W)
TERGE, IN WP (Lat. 37[deg]55'42.47'' N, long. 087[deg]45'44.19'' W)
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Issued in Washington, DC, on October 25, 2021.
Michael R. Beckles,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2021-23565 Filed 10-29-21; 8:45 am]
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