Proposed Rule2022-17206
Proposed Establishment of Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes; Northeast United States
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Published
August 15, 2022
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Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
This action proposes to establish three low altitude United States Area Navigation (RNAV) routes (T-routes) in support of the VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program. The purpose is to enhance the efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS) by transitioning from a ground-based to a satellite-based navigation system.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 156 (Monday, August 15, 2022)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 50023-50025]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-17206]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2022-0931; Airspace Docket No. 21-AEA-20]
RIN 2120-AA66
Proposed Establishment of Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes;
Northeast 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 low altitude United
States Area Navigation (RNAV) routes (T-routes) in support of the VHF
Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program.
The purpose is to enhance the efficiency of the National Airspace
System (NAS) by transitioning from a ground-based to a satellite-based
navigation system.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 29, 2022.
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:
(800) 647-5527, or (202) 366-9826. You must identify FAA Docket No.
FAA-2022-0931; Airspace Docket No. 21-AEA-20 at the beginning of your
comments. You may also submit comments through the internet at
<a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>.
FAA Order JO 7400.11F, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points,
and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at <a href="http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/">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: 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 would expand the availability of RNAV in the eastern
United States and improve the efficient flow of air traffic within the
NAS by lessening the dependency on ground-based navigation.
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-2022-0931; Airspace Docket No. 21-AEA-20) 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="http://www.regulations.gov">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-2022-0931; Airspace Docket No. 21-AEA-20.'' 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 NPRMs
An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the
internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>. Recently published rulemaking
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's web page at
<a href="http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/">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 proposes to amend 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
three low altitude RNAV T-routes, designated T-307, T-324, and T-335,
in the northeast United States to support the VOR MON Program and the
transition from ground-based navigation aids.
T-307: T-307 is a proposed new route that would extend between the
PEARS, NC, Fix (located approximately 38 nautical miles southeast of
the Tar River, NC (TYI), VHF Omnidirectional Range and Tactical Air
Navigational System (VORTAC)), and the Syracuse, NY (SYR), VORTAC. T-
307 would overlay a portion of VOR Federal airway V-139 from the PEARS,
NC, Fix, to the Sea Isle, NJ (SIE), VORTAC. It would overlay airway V-
184 from the PADRE, PA, Fix, to the Philipsburg, PA (PSB), VORTAC.
Also, it would overlay airway V-35 from the Philipsburg, PA (PSB),
VORTAC to the Syracuse, NY (SYR), VORTAC.
In the description of T-307, the following waypoints (WP) are used
in place of VORTACs or VHF Omnidirectional Range/Distance Measuring
Equipment (VOR/DME) facilities as indicated. The OUTLA, VA, WP replaces
the Cape Charles, VA (CCV), VORTAC. The ZJAAY, MD, WP replaces the Snow
Hill, MD (SWL), VORTAC. The WNSTN, NJ, WP replaces
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the Sea Isle, NJ (SIE), VORTAC. The DLMAR, PA, WP replaces the
Stonyfork, PA (SFK), VOR/DME. The STUBN, NY, WP replaces the Elmira, NY
(ULW), VOR/DME.
T-324: T-324 is a proposed new route that would extend between the
BRVRY, WV, WP and the BRIGS, NJ, Fix. T-324 would parallel airway V-166
from the Kessel, WV (ESL), VOR/DME to the Woodstown, NJ (OOD), VORTAC.
T-324 would overlay airway V-577 from the Cedar Lake, NJ (VCN), VOR/DME
to the BRIGS, NJ, Fix.
In the T-324 description, the BRVRY WP replaces the Kessel VOR/DME,
and the JIIMS, NJ, WP, replaces the Cedar Lake VOR/DME.
T-335: T-335 is a proposed new route that would extend between the
ZJAAY, MD, WP and the Syracuse, NY (SYR), VORTAC. The route would
overlay portions of airway V-29 from the Snow Hill, MD (SWL), VORTAC to
the Syracuse, NY (SYR), VORTAC.
In the description of T-335, WPs will replace certain VORTACs as
follows. The ZJAAY, MD, WP replaces the Snow Hill, MD (SWL), VORTAC.
The TRPOD, MD, WP replaces the Salisbury, MD (SBY), VORTAC. The BYEDN,
DE, WP replaces the Dupont, DE (DQO), VORTAC. The LIMRK, PA, WP
replaces the Pottstown, PA (PTW), VORTAC. The WLKES, PA, WP replaces
the Wilkes-Barre, PA (LVZ), VORTAC.
The full descriptions of the above routes are listed in the
proposed amendments to part 71 set forth below.
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 United States Area Navigation 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 14 CFR 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-307 PEARS, NC to Syracuse, NY (SYR) [New]
PEARS, NC FIX (Lat. 35[deg]47'12.36'' N, long. 076[deg]57'01.97'' W)
Norfolk, VA (ORF) VORTAC (Lat. 36[deg]53'30.86'' N, long. 076[deg]12'01.18'' W)
OUTLA, VA WP (Lat. 37[deg]20'45.48'' N, long. 075[deg]59'54.08'' W)
DUNFE, VA FIX (Lat. 37[deg]53'18.83'' N, long. 075[deg]35'29.39'' W)
ZJAAY, MD WP (Lat. 38[deg]03'09.95'' N, long. 075[deg]26'34.27'' W)
CBEAV, MD FIX (Lat. 38[deg]22'19.01'' N, long. 075[deg]15'53.18'' W)
WNSTN, NJ WP (Lat. 39[deg]05'43.81'' N, long. 074[deg]48'01.20'' W)
BRIEF, NJ FIX (Lat. 39[deg]26'55.21'' N, long. 075[deg]07'39.69'' W)
TEBEE, NJ FIX (Lat. 39[deg]30'13.97'' N, long. 075[deg]19'37.19'' W)
CHAZR, DE WP (Lat. 39[deg]29'28.14'' N, long. 075[deg]44'28.13'' W)
APEER, MD WP (Lat. 39[deg]37'32.94'' N, long. 075[deg]50'25.39'' W)
REESY, PA WP (Lat. 39[deg]45'27.94'' N, long. 075[deg]52'07.09'' W)
PADRE, PA FIX (Lat. 39[deg]56'16.67'' N, long. 076[deg]03'18.63'' W)
DELRO, PA FIX (Lat. 39[deg]57'55.71'' N, long. 076[deg]37'31.24'' W)
Harrisburg, PA (HAR) VORTAC (Lat. 40[deg]18'08.06'' N, long. 077[deg]04'10.41'' W)
PYCAT, PA FIX (Lat. 40[deg]26'46.59'' N, long. 077[deg]17'21.34'' W)
MCMAN, PA FIX (Lat. 40[deg]38'16.11'' N, long. 077[deg]34'14.31'' W)
RASHE, PA FIX (Lat. 40[deg]40'36.04'' N, long. 077[deg]38'38.94'' W)
Philipsburg, PA (PSB) VORTAC (Lat. 40[deg]54'58.53'' N, long. 077[deg]59'33.78'' W)
DLMAR, PA WP (Lat. 41[deg]41'42.56'' N, long. 077[deg]25'11.02'' W)
STUBN, NY WP (Lat. 42[deg]05'38.58'' N, long. 077[deg]01'28.68'' W)
Syracuse, NY (SYR) VORTAC (Lat. 43[deg]09'37.87'' N, long. 076[deg]12'16.41'' W)
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T-324 BRVRY, WV to BRIGS, NJ [New]
BRVRY, WV WP (Lat. 39[deg]13'22.68'' N, long. 078[deg]57'47.18'' W)
BAMMY, WV WP (Lat. 39[deg]24'33.13'' N, long. 078[deg]25'45.64'' W)
BUBBI, WV FIX (Lat. 39[deg]27'03.29'' N, long. 078[deg]08'14.71'' W)
CPTAL, MD WP (Lat. 39[deg]32'16.02'' N, long. 077[deg]41'55.65'' W)
TWIRK, MD WP (Lat. 39[deg]34'36.70'' N, long. 077[deg]12'44.75'' W)
VMORT, MD WP (Lat. 39[deg]39'14.53'' N, long. 076[deg]37'49.10'' W)
SHIKA, MD WP (Lat. 39[deg]42'38.62'' N, long. 076[deg]21'13.41'' W)
TROYZ, MD FIX (Lat. 39[deg]41'02.40'' N, long. 076[deg]07'05.67'' W)
APEER, MD WP (Lat. 39[deg]37'32.94'' N, long. 075[deg]50'25.39'' W)
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CHAZR, DE WP (Lat. 39[deg]29'28.14'' N, long. 075[deg]44'28.13'' W)
TEBEE, NJ FIX (Lat. 39[deg]30'13.97'' N, long. 075[deg]19'37.19'' W)
JIIMS, NJ WP (Lat. 39[deg]32'15.62'' N, long. 074[deg]58'01.72'' W)
BRIGS, NJ FIX (Lat. 39[deg]31'24.72'' N, long. 074[deg]08'19.67'' W)
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T-335 ZJAAY, MD to Syracuse, NY (SYR) [New]
ZJAAY, MD WP (Lat. 38[deg]03'09.95'' N, long. 075[deg]26'34.27'' W)
TRPOD, MD WP (Lat. 38[deg]20'17.30'' N, long. 075[deg]30'28.27'' W)
Smyrna, DE (ENO) VORTAC (Lat. 39[deg]13'53.93'' N, long. 075[deg]30'57.49'' W)
BYEDN, OA WP (Lat. 39[deg]40'41.60'' N, long. 075[deg]36'24.84'' W)
MARQI, PA WP (Lat. 39[deg]55'22.30'' N, long. 075[deg]32'11.18'' W)
HOSKR, PA WP (Lat. 40[deg]05'03.94'' N, long. 075[deg]32'56.13'' W)
LIMRK, PA WP (Lat. 40[deg]13'19.44'' N, long. 075[deg]33'36.96'' W)
East Texas, PA (ETX) VOR/DME (Lat. 40[deg]34'51.74'' N, long. 075[deg]41'02.51'' W)
WLKES, PA WP (Lat. 41[deg]16'22.57'' N, long. 075[deg]41'21.60'' W)
Binghamton, NY (CFB) VOR/DME (Lat. 42[deg]09'26.96'' N, long. 076[deg]08'11.30'' W)
CORTA, NY FIX (Lat. 42[deg]40'25.65'' N, long. 076[deg]04'34.93'' W)
Syracuse, NY (SYR) VORTAC (Lat. 43[deg]09'37.87'' N, long. 076[deg]12'16.41'' W)
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Issued in Washington, DC, on August 4, 2022.
Scott M. Rosenbloom,
Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations.
[FR Doc. 2022-17206 Filed 8-12-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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