Rule2023-20450
Establishment of Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes T-469 and T-472; Southwest United States
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Published
September 22, 2023
Effective
November 30, 2023
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
This action establishes Area Navigation (RNAV) routes T-469 and T-472 in the southwest United States. The new RNAV routes expand the availability of the enroute structure and provide additional RNAV routing within the National Airspace System (NAS) in support of transitioning it from ground-based to satellite-based navigation.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 183 (Friday, September 22, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 65314-65315]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-20450]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2023-0456; Airspace Docket No. 23-ASW-3]
RIN 2120-AA66
Establishment of Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes T-469 and T-472;
Southwest United States
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action establishes Area Navigation (RNAV) routes T-469
and T-472 in the southwest United States. The new RNAV routes expand
the availability of the enroute structure and provide additional RNAV
routing within the National Airspace System (NAS) in support of
transitioning it from ground-based to satellite-based navigation.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, November 30, 2023. 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: A copy of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), all
comments received, this final rule, and all background material may be
viewed online at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> using the FAA Docket number.
Electronic retrieval help and guidelines are available on the website.
It is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year.
FAA Order JO 7400.11H, 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: 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 enroute structure as necessary to preserve
the safe and efficient flow of air traffic within the National Airspace
System (NAS).
History
The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking for Docket No.
FAA-2023-0456 in the Federal Register (88 FR 13742; March 6, 2023),
proposing to establish RNAV routes T-469 and T-472 in the southwest
United States to expand the availability of the enroute structure and
provide additional RNAV routing within the NAS. Interested parties were
invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written
comments on the proposal. No comments were received.
Incorporation by Reference
United States Area Navigation Routes (T-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 amends the current version of that
order, FAA Order JO 7400.11H, dated August 11, 2023, and effective
September 15, 2023. FAA Order JO 7400.11H is publicly available as
listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document. These amendments will
be published in the next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11.
FAA Order JO 7400.11H 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 routes T-469
and T-472. The new RNAV routes are described below.
T-469: T-469 is established and extends between the TASEY, TX,
waypoint (WP) (located 60 feet west of the Paris, TX, Very High
Frequency (VHF) Omnidirectional Range (VOR)/Distance Measuring
Equipment (VOR/DME) navigational aid (NAVAID)) and the Rich Mountain,
OK, VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) NAVAID. This new T-route
provides RNAV routing along the same route of flight as VOR Federal
airway V-315 and
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enhances flight safety and NAS efficiency for aircraft transiting
enroute along the eastern boundary of the Rivers Military Operations
Area (MOA).
T-472: T-472 is established and extends between the TASEY, TX, WP
(located 60 feet west of the Paris, TX, VOR/DME NAVAID) and the Hot
Springs, AR, VOR/DME NAVAID. This new T-route provides RNAV routing
along the same route of flight as VOR Federal airway V-124 and enhances
flight safety and NAS efficiency for aircraft transiting enroute along
the southern boundary of the Hog B MOA.
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 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 RNAV routes
T-469 and T-472 in the southwest United States to provide additional
RNAV routing within the NAS 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-
6.5i, which categorically excludes from further environmental impact
review the establishment of new or revised air traffic control
procedures conducted at 3,000 feet or more above ground level (AGL);
procedures conducted below 3,000 feet AGL that do not cause traffic to
be routinely routed over noise sensitive areas; modifications to
currently approved procedures conducted below 3,000 feet AGL that do
not significantly increase noise over noise sensitive areas; and
increases in minimum altitudes and landing minima. 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
7400.11H, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 11,
2023, and effective September 15, 2023, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes.
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T-469 TASEY, TX to Rich Mountain, OK (PGO) [New]
TASEY, TX WP (Lat. 33[deg]32'32.56`` N, long. 095[deg]26'54.55`` W)
Rich Mountain, OK (PGO) VORTAC (Lat. 34[deg]40'49.67`` N, long. 094[deg]36'32.41`` W)
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T-472 TASEY, TX to Hot Springs, AR (HOT) [New]
TASEY, TX WP (Lat. 33[deg]32'32.56'' N, long. 095[deg]26'54.55'' W)
Hot Springs, AR (HOT) VOR/DME (Lat. 34[deg]28'42.94'' N, long. 093[deg]05'26.20'' W)
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Issued in Washington, DC, on September 18, 2023.
Karen L. Chiodini,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2023-20450 Filed 9-21-23; 8:45 am]
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