Proposed Rule2023-15208
Amendment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-302 in Vicinity of Acequia, ID
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Published
July 19, 2023
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Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
This action proposes to amend United States Area Navigation (RNAV) route, T-302, in the vicinity of Acequia, ID to increase the RNAV route's lateral separation from Restricted Area 3203 (R-3203). This proposal will also increase the lateral separation between T-302, parachute activities at Nampa Municipal Airport (MAN) and Caldwell Executive Airport in Idaho (EUL).
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 137 (Wednesday, July 19, 2023)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 46121-46123]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-15208]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2023-1548; Airspace Docket No. 22-ANM-62]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-302 in
Vicinity of Acequia, ID
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend United States Area Navigation
(RNAV) route, T-302, in the vicinity of Acequia, ID to increase the
RNAV route's lateral separation from Restricted Area 3203 (R-3203).
This proposal will also increase the lateral separation between T-302,
parachute activities at Nampa Municipal Airport (MAN) and Caldwell
Executive Airport in Idaho (EUL).
DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 5, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. [FAA-2023-1548]
and Airspace Docket No. [22-ANM-62] using any of the following methods:
* Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> and follow
the online instructions for sending your comments electronically.
* Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M-30; U.S. Department
of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W12-140, West
Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
* Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket Operations in
Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays.
* Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at (202) 493-2251.
Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at
<a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> at any time. Follow the online instructions for
accessing the docket or go to the Docket Operations in Room W12-140 of
the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
FAA Order JO 7400.11G, 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>. You may also contact the Rules and
Regulations Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration,
800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven Roff, 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 increase the efficiency and safety of the flow of
air traffic within the National Airspace System (NAS).
Comments Invited
The FAA invites interested persons to participate in this
rulemaking by submitting written comments, data, or views. Comments are
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. The most
helpful comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain
the reason for any
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recommended change, and include supporting data. To ensure the docket
does not contain duplicate comments, commenters should submit only one
time if comments are filed electronically, or commenters should send
only one copy of written comments if comments are filed in writing.
The FAA will file in the docket all comments it receives, as well
as a report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA
personnel concerning this proposed rulemaking. Before acting on this
proposal, the FAA will consider all comments it receives on or before
the closing date for comments. The FAA will consider comments filed
after the comment period has closed if it is possible to do so without
incurring expense or delay. The FAA may change this proposal in light
of the comments it receives.
Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts
these comments, without edit, including any personal information the
commenter provides, to <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>, as described in the system
of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at
<a href="http://www.dot.gov/privacy">www.dot.gov/privacy</a>.
Availability of Rulemaking Documents
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
Operations office (see ADDRESSES section for address, phone number, and
hours of operations). An informal docket may also be examined during
normal business hours at the office of the Western Service Center,
Operations Support Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198.
Incorporation by Reference
United States Area Navigation Routes are published in paragraph
6011 of FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 on an annual
basis. This document proposes to amend the current version of that
order, FAA Order JO 7400.11G, dated August 19, 2022, and effective
September 15, 2022. These updates would be published in the next update
to FAA Order JO 7400.11. That order is publicly available as listed in
the ADDRESES section of this document.
FAA Order JO 7400.11G lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
air traffic service routes, and reporting points.
Background
Federal airways must have three Nautical miles of separation
between the airway centerline and the border of active Special Use
Airspace (SUA), which includes Restricted Areas. The protected airspace
for the portion of T-302, between ADXEX, ID, Waypoint (WP), and ALKAL,
ID, WP, overlies R-3203 by approximately one-half nautical mile. This
makes T-302 unusable when the restricted area is active. This proposal
would increase the separation between T-302 and R-3203 by adding CANEK,
ID, FIX, to the airway, allowing the use of T-302 when R-3203 is
active. Currently, ALKAL, ID, WP, is a part of T-302 but not included
in the legal description. The inclusion was not required due to the
directional change being less than one degree. With the addition of
CANEK, ID, FIX, the directional change of ALKAL, ID, WP, would be more
than one degree and, as amended, would be included in the legal
description.
Additionally, this action proposes to remove PARMO, ID, WP, from
the T-302 airway to increase the separation between T-302 and parachute
activities at Nampa Municipal Airport and Caldwell Executive Airport.
The Proposal
The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to amend RNAV
route T-302 in the vicinity of Acequia, ID to increase the airways
lateral separation from Restricted Area 3203 and parachute activities
Nampa Municipal Airport and Caldwell Executive Airport.
T-302: The FAA proposes to add ALKAL, ID, WP, to the airway
description. Additionally, the FAA proposes to add CANEK, ID, WP
between ADEXE, ID, WP and ALKAL, ID, WP. Lastly, the FAA proposes to
remove PARMO, ID, Fix, from the airway description.
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 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 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
7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 19,
2022, and effective September 15, 2022, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes.
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T-302 CUKIS, OR to GRIFT, IL
CUKIS, OR WP (Lat. 45[deg]20'59.59'' N, long. 122[deg]21'49.41'' W)
JJETT, OR WP (Lat. 44[deg]56'35.43'' N, long. 121[deg]40'56.36'' W)
CUPRI, OR FIX (Lat. 44[deg]37'03.76'' N, long. 121[deg]15'13.89'' W)
ZUDMI, OR WP (Lat. 44[deg]19'59.29'' N, long. 120[deg]28'10.92'' W)
Wildhorse, OR (ILR) VOR/DME (Lat. 43[deg]35'35.27'' N, long. 118[deg]57'18.18'' W)
JOSTN, OR WP (Lat. 43[deg]34'16.92'' N, long. 117[deg]53'51.34'' W)
UKAYI, ID WP (Lat. 43[deg]46'57.60'' N, long. 117[deg]05'24.14'' W)
ADEXE, ID WP (Lat. 43[deg]30'16.79'' N, long. 116[deg]26'53.72'' W)
CANEK, ID FIX (Lat. 43[deg]18'57.88'' N, long. 115[deg]48'28.06'' W)
ALKAL, ID FIX (Lat. 43[deg]00'58.35'' N, long. 115[deg]19'41.26'' W)
FEVDO, ID WP (Lat. 42[deg]53'48.88'' N, long. 115[deg]02'00.30'' W)
TOXEE, ID FIX (Lat. 42[deg]41'41.81'' N, long. 114[deg]27'13.10'' W)
JADUP, ID WP (Lat. 42[deg]44'32.00'' N, long. 113[deg]42'15.22'' W)
MIKAE, WY WP (Lat. 42[deg]06'36.88'' N, long. 110[deg]35'59.28'' W)
BXTER, WY WP (Lat. 41[deg]53'13.97'' N, long. 110[deg]04'52.38'' W)
EEBEE, WY WP (Lat. 41[deg]44'07.05'' N, long. 109[deg]35'10.21'' W)
REGVE, WY WP (Lat. 41[deg]38'35.07'' N, long. 109[deg]20'30.96'' W)
Rock Springs, WY (OCS) VOR/DME (Lat. 41[deg]35'24.76'' N, long. 109[deg]00'55.18'' W)
FIKLA, WY WP (Lat. 41[deg]56'20.50'' N, long. 106[deg]57'11.03'' W)
Medicine Bow, WY (MBW) VOR/DME (Lat. 41[deg]50'43.88'' N, long. 106[deg]00'15.42'' W)
Scottsbluff, NE (BFF) VORTAC (Lat. 41[deg]53'38.99'' N, long. 103[deg]28'55.31'' W)
WAKPA, NE WP (Lat. 42[deg]03'21.64'' N, long. 103[deg]04'57.99'' W)
Alliance, NE (AIA) VOR/DME (Lat. 42[deg]03'20.27'' N, long. 102[deg]48'16.00'' W)
MARSS, NE FIX (Lat. 42[deg]27'48.92'' N, long. 100[deg]36'15.32'' W)
PUKFA, NE WP (Lat. 42[deg]22'59.52'' N, long. 099[deg]59'36.42'' W)
GIYED, NE FIX (Lat. 42[deg]30'22.02'' N, long. 099[deg]08'05.55'' W)
LLUKY, NE WP (Lat. 42[deg]29'20.26'' N, long. 098[deg]38'11.44'' W)
KAATO, IA WP (Lat. 42[deg]35'06.89'' N, long. 095[deg]58'53.08'' W)
ROKKK, IA WP (Lat. 42[deg]37'00.00'' N, long. 094[deg]04'03.00'' W)
Waterloo, IA (ALO) VOR/DME (Lat. 42[deg]33'23.39'' N, long. 092[deg]23'56.13'' W)
Dubuque, IA (DBQ) VORTAC (Lat. 42[deg]24'05.29'' N, long. 090[deg]42'32.68'' W)
JOOLZ, IL WP (Lat. 42[deg]20'41.49'' N, long. 090[deg]12'12.00'' W)
GRIFT, IL WP (Lat. 42[deg]17'28.14'' N, long. 088[deg]53'41.42'' W)
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Issued in Washington, DC, on July 13, 2023.
Karen Chiodini,
Acting Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations.
[FR Doc. 2023-15208 Filed 7-18-23; 8:45 am]
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