Rule2022-05340
Establishment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes; South and Central United States
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Published
March 15, 2022
Effective
May 19, 2022
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
This action establishes three United States Area Navigation (RNAV) routes, designated T-370, T-398, and T-419, in the south and central United States. These routes supplement certain VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airways in support of the VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) program, and they expand the availability of RNAV routing in the National Airspace System (NAS).
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 50 (Tuesday, March 15, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 14394-14396]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-05340]
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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
Establishment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes;
South and Central United States
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action establishes three United States Area Navigation
(RNAV) routes, designated T-370, T-398, and T-419, in the south and
central United States. These routes supplement certain VHF
Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airways in support of the VOR
Minimum Operational Network (MON) program, and they expand the
availability of RNAV routing in the National Airspace System (NAS).
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, May 19, 2022. 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 JO 7400.11
and publication of conforming amendments.
ADDRESSES: 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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#97f1e5b9fef9e4e7f2f4e3fef8f9d7f9f6e5f6b9f0f8e1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d9bfabf7b0b7aaa9bcbaadb0b6b799b7b8abb8f7beb6af">[email protected]</span></a> or go to <a href="https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html">https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html</a>.
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:
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 route structure as necessary to preserve
the safe and efficient flow of air traffic within the NAS.
History
The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking for Docket No.
FAA-2021-0920, in the Federal Register (86 FR 60186; November 1, 2021),
to establish new RNAV routes T-370, T-398, and T-419 in the southern
and central United States. Interested parties were invited to
participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on
the proposal. One comment was received, but no specifics pertaining to
the proposal were included.
United States RNAV T-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.
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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 Rule
This action amends 14 CFR part 71 by establishing three new RNAV
routes T-370, T-398, and T-419 in the southern and central United
States. These routes overlie certain VOR Federal airways that are based
on navigation aids (NAVAIDs) that are planned for decommissioning under
the FAA's VOR MON program. The new routes are described below.
T-370: T-370 extends between the BURBIN, TX, waypoint (WP) and the
VLKNN, AL, WP. T-370 overlies 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
decommissioning. Therefore, in the T-370 description, those NAVAIDs are
replaced by RNAV 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 extends between the SLOTH, TX, WP, and the GMINI, NC,
WP. T-398 overlies 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 T-398 description, those
NAVAIDs are 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 extends between the MAHTY, AR, WP, and the TERGE, IN,
WP. T-419 overlies those segments of VOR Federal airway V-305 that
extend 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 T-419
description, those NAVAIDs are 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 Amendment'' section, below. These changes provide RNAV
routing to supplement VOR Federal airways that will be impacted by the
VOR MON program, and support the transition to a more efficient
Performance Based Navigation route structure.
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 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 of establishing three RNAV
routes T-370, T-398, and T-419, in support of efforts transitioning the
NAS from ground-based to satellite-based navigation, qualifies for
categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act (42
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and its implementing regulations at 40 CFR part
1500, and in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, Environmental Impacts:
Policies and Procedures, paragraph 5-6.5a, which categorically excludes
from further environmental impact review rulemaking actions that
designate or modify classes of airspace areas, airways, routes, and
reporting points (see 14 CFR part 71, Designation of Class A, B, C, D,
and E Airspace Areas; Air Traffic Service Routes; and Reporting
Points); and paragraph 5-6.5b, which categorically excludes from
further environmental impact review ``Actions regarding establishment
of jet routes and Federal airways (see 14 CFR 71.15, Designation of jet
routes and VOR Federal airways) . . .'' As such, this action is not
expected to result in any potentially significant environmental
impacts. In accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, paragraph 5-2 regarding
Extraordinary Circumstances, the FAA has reviewed this action for
factors and circumstances in which a normally categorically excluded
action may have a significant environmental impact requiring further
analysis. Accordingly, the FAA has determined that no extraordinary
circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental
assessment or environmental impact study.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).
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 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 March 9, 2022.
Scott M. Rosenbloom,
Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations.
[FR Doc. 2022-05340 Filed 3-14-22; 8:45 am]
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