Rule2022-13868
Establishment of Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-768; Northcentral United States
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Published
June 30, 2022
Effective
September 8, 2022
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
This action establishes area navigation (RNAV) route T-768 in the northcentral United States (U.S.). The new T-768 would compensate for the removal of VOR Federal airway V-242 due to the decommissioning of the Atikokan, Ontario (ON), Canada, Non-Directional Beacon (NDB) navigational aid (NAVAID) accomplished as part of NAV CANADA's Airspace Modernization Program. The new T-768 in U.S. airspace also connects to NAV CANADA's existing T-768 RNAV route and supports cross border connectivity. Additionally, the new route would expand the availability of RNAV routing in support of transitioning the National Airspace System (NAS) from ground-based to satellite-based navigation.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 125 (Thursday, June 30, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 38919-38920]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-13868]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2021-1189; Airspace Docket No. 21-AGL-40]
RIN 2120-AA66
Establishment of Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-768; Northcentral
United States
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action establishes area navigation (RNAV) route T-768 in
the northcentral United States (U.S.). The new T-768 would compensate
for the removal of VOR Federal airway V-242 due to the decommissioning
of the Atikokan, Ontario (ON), Canada, Non-Directional Beacon (NDB)
navigational aid (NAVAID) accomplished as part of NAV CANADA's Airspace
Modernization Program. The new T-768 in U.S. airspace also connects to
NAV CANADA's existing T-768 RNAV route and supports cross border
connectivity. Additionally, the new route would expand the availability
of RNAV routing in support of transitioning the National Airspace
System (NAS) from ground-based to satellite-based navigation.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, September 8, 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colby Abbott, 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 National Airspace
System.
History
The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking for Docket No.
FAA-2021-1189 in the Federal Register (87 FR 2375; January 14, 2022),
establishing RNAV route T-768 in the northcentral United States (U.S.).
The proposed amendment was to compensate for the removal of VOR Federal
airway V-242 due to the decommissioning of the Atikokan, Ontario (ON),
Canada, NDB NAVAID accomplished as part of NAV CANADA's Airspace
Modernization Program and to support cross border connectivity by
connecting to NAV CANADA's T-768 route. Interested parties were invited
to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments
on the proposal. No comments were received.
Canadian RNAV T-routes are published in paragraph 6013 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 T-route
listed in this document will be published subsequently 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 RNAV route T-768.
The new T-route is described below.
T-768: T-768 is a new RNAV route extending between the
International Falls, MN, VORTAC and the ARBBY, MN, waypoint (WP). This
T-route provides routing between the International Falls VORTAC and the
U.S./Canada border; connecting to NAV CANADA's existing T-768 within
Canadian airspace.
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 will only affect air traffic
procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this 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
The FAA has determined that this action of establishing T-768, to
compensate for the removal of VOR Federal airway V-242 due to the
Atikokan, ON, Canada, NDB being decommissioned and to provide cross
border connectivity to NAV CANADA's T-768, 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). 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. 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.
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 6013 Canadian Area Navigation Routes.
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T-768 International Falls, MN (INL) to ARBBY, MN [New]
International Falls, MN, (INL) VORTAC (Lat. 48[deg]33'56.87'' N, long. 093[deg]24'20.44'' W)
ARBBY, MN WP (Lat. 48[deg]37'29.35'' N, long. 093[deg]00'31.59'' W)
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Issued in Washington, DC, on June 23, 2022.
Scott M. Rosenbloom,
Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations.
[FR Doc. 2022-13868 Filed 6-29-22; 8:45 am]
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