Proposed Rule2024-00085
Establishment of United States Area Navigation Routes Q-143 and T-467 in Southern Utah
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Published
January 11, 2024
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
This action proposes to establish United States Area Navigation Routes (RNAV) Q-143 and T-467 in southern Utah. The FAA is proposing this action to provide alternative routing around the TIPET and SEVIER Air Traffic Control Assigned Airspaces (ATCAA) and the WHITE ELK and GANDY Military Operations Areas (MOA).
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 8 (Thursday, January 11, 2024)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 1854-1856]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-00085]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2023-2567 Airspace Docket No. 23-ANM-32]
RIN 2120-AA66
Establishment of United States Area Navigation Routes Q-143 and
T-467 in Southern Utah
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: This action proposes to establish United States Area
Navigation Routes (RNAV) Q-143 and T-467 in southern Utah. The FAA is
proposing this action to provide alternative routing around the TIPET
and SEVIER Air Traffic Control Assigned Airspaces (ATCAA) and the WHITE
ELK and GANDY Military Operations Areas (MOA).
DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 26, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2023-2567 and
Airspace Docket No. 23-ANM-32 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 7400.11H, 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: 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 modify the route structure as necessary to
preserve the safe and efficient 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 segment of the proposal, explain
the reason for any 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
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internet at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://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, phone number, and hours of
operations). An informal docket may also be examined during normal
business hours at the office of the Operations Support Group, Western
Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 2200 South 216th St.,
Des Moines, WA 98198.
Incorporation by Reference
United States Area Navigation Routes are published in paragraph
2006 (Q routes) and paragraph 6011 (T routes) 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 7400.11H, dated
August 11, 2023, and effective September 15, 2023. These updates would
be published in the next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11. That order is
publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document.
FAA Order JO 7400.11H lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
air traffic service routes, and reporting points.
Background
This action proposes to establish United States Area Navigation
Routes (RNAV) Q-143 and T-467 in southern Utah. The FAA is proposing
this action to provide alternative routing around the TIPET and SEVIER
Air Traffic Control Assigned Airspaces (ATCAA) and the WHITE ELK and
GANDY Military Operations Areas (MOA). This action would improve the
safety and efficiency of the NAS by offering high and low altitude
alternate RNAV routing when the aforementioned special use airspace is
active. Currently, pilots are issued point-to-point clearances from air
traffic control to ensure proper separation is maintained between the
aircraft and the active special use airspace. The ability to issue a
route clearance increases safety of flight and efficiency by reducing
the workload on air traffic controllers and pilots. Q-143 would extend
between the WINEN, waypoint (WP), UT to the BROPH, WP, ID and provide
alternate routing to Q-73 when the TIPET and SEVIER ATCAAs are active.
T-467 would extend between the BERYL, Fix, UT and the BROPH, WP, ID and
provide alternative routing when the WHITE ELK and GANDY MOAs are
active.
The Proposal
The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 establishing
United States Area Navigation Routes (RNAV) Q-143 and T-467 in southern
Utah. The FAA is proposing this action to provide alternative routing
around the TIPET and SEVIER ATCAAs and the WHITE ELK and GANDY MOAs
when active.
T-467: T-467 would extend between the BERYL, Fix, UT and the BROPH,
WP, ID and provide alternative routing when the WHITE ELK and GANDY
MOAs are active.
Q-143: Q-143 would extend between the WINEN, WP, UT to the BROPH,
WP, ID and provide alternate routing to Q-73 when the TIPET and SEVIER
ATCAAs are active.
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 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 2006 United States Area Navigation Routes.
* * * * *
Q-143 WINEN, UT to BROPH, ID [New]
WINEN, UT WP (Lat. 37[deg]56'00.00'' N, long. 113[deg]30'00.00'' W)
TESSA, NV WP (Lat. 39[deg]39'15.04'' N, long. 115[deg]16'15.97'' W)
RUBII, NV WP (Lat. 40[deg]27'03.58'' N, long. 115[deg]16'15.97'' W)
CLEIN, NV WP (Lat. 41[deg]53'37.36'' N, long. 114[deg]52'51.96'' W)
BROPH, ID WP (Lat. 42[deg]43'15.71'' N, long. 114[deg]52'31.80'' W)
* * * * *
Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes.
* * * * *
T-467 BERYL, UT to BROPH, ID [New]
BERYL, UT FIX (Lat. 37[deg]54'00.17'' N, long. 113[deg]23'08.58'' W)
ELY, NV (ELY) VOR/DME (Lat. 39[deg]17'53.25'' N, long. 114[deg]50'53.90'' W)
TESSA, NV WP (Lat. 39[deg]39'15.04'' N, long. 115[deg]16'15.97'' W)
RUBII, NV WP (Lat. 40[deg]27'03.58'' N, long. 115[deg]16'15.97'' W)
WELLS, NV (LWL) VOR/DME (Lat. 41[deg]08'41.29'' N, long. 114[deg]58'39.04'' W)
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YIKUK, NV FIX (Lat. 41[deg]59'05.16'' N, long. 114[deg]51'49.12'' W)
BROPH, ID WP (Lat. 42[deg]43'15.71'' N, long. 114[deg]52'31.80'' W)
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Issued in Washington, DC, on January 2, 2024.
Frank Lias,
Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2024-00085 Filed 1-10-24; 8:45 am]
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