Proposed Rule2024-24938
Establishment of United States Area Navigation Route Q-161 and Amendment of United States Area Navigation Routes Q-97, Q-133, Q-437, Q-439, Q-445, and Q-481; Eastern United States
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Published
October 28, 2024
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Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
This action proposes to establish United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route Q-161 and amend RNAV Routes Q-97, Q-133, Q-437, Q-439, Q-445, and Q-481 in the eastern United States. This action supports the Northeast Corridor Atlantic Coast Route (NEC ACR) Optimization Project to improve the efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS).
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 208 (Monday, October 28, 2024)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 85455-85459]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-24938]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2024-2352; Airspace Docket No. 24-AEA-4]
RIN 2120-AA66
Establishment of United States Area Navigation Route Q-161 and
Amendment of United States Area Navigation Routes Q-97, Q-133, Q-437,
Q-439, Q-445, and Q-481; Eastern United States
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 (RNAV) Route Q-161 and amend RNAV Routes Q-97, Q-133, Q-437,
Q-439, Q-445, and Q-481 in the eastern United States. This action
supports the Northeast Corridor Atlantic Coast Route (NEC ACR)
Optimization Project to improve the efficiency of the National Airspace
System (NAS).
DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 12, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2024-2352 and
Airspace Docket No. 24-AEA-4 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
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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 7400.11J, 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, Policy Directorate, Federal Aviation Administration,
600 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20597; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Vidis, Rules and Regulations
Group, Policy Directorate, Federal Aviation Administration, 600
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20597; 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 amends the route structure to maintain the efficient
flow of air traffic within the 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 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 Eastern Service Center,
Federal Aviation Administration, Room 210, 1701 Columbia Avenue,
College Park, GA, 30337.
Incorporation by Reference
United States Area Navigation Routes (Q-Routes) are published in
paragraph 2006 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 7400.11J, dated July 31, 2024, and effective
September 15, 2024. 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 7400.11J 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
RNAV Route Q-161 and amend RNAV Routes Q-97, Q-133, Q-437, Q-439, Q-
445, and Q-481 in the eastern United States This action supports the
NEC ACR Optimization Project to improve the efficiency of the NAS. The
proposed route changes are described below.
Additionally, the FAA identified that the route descriptions of
RNAV Routes Q-133 and Q-437 list the KALDA, VA; VILLS, NJ; and LLUND,
NY route points as Fixes, in error. These route points were modified on
June 20, 2023, from a Fix to become a waypoint (WP). The KALDA, VILLS,
and LLUND route points are identified as a WP in the National Airspace
System Resource (NASR) database and charted as a WP accordingly. This
proposal would correct these errors and refer to the KALDA, VILLS, and
LLUND route points as a WP.
In place of a two-letter state abbreviation for multiple listed
route points in route descriptions the ``OA'' means ``Offshore
Atlantic''.
Q-97: Q-97 currently extends between the TOVAR, FL, WP and the
Presque Isle, ME (PQI), Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/
Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME). The FAA proposes to remove the
BYSEL, MD, WP from the route description as it is a turn of less than
one degree. Additionally, the FAA proposes to add six route points
between the ZJAAY, MD, WP and the Calverton, NY (CCC), VOR/DME. The
route points that would be added are the PAJET, DE, WP; CAANO, DE, WP;
TBONN, OA, WP; ZIZZI, NJ, WP; YAZUU, NJ, WP; and HEADI, NJ, WP. The
proposed route modification would move RNAV Route Q-97 to the east to
eliminate traffic conflicts between aircraft flying southbound on RNAV
Route Q-97 and aircraft flying northbound on RNAV Route Q-439
descending into the New York and Connecticut areas. As amended, the
route would continue to extend between the TOVAR WP and the Presque
Isle VOR/DME.
Q-133: Q-133 currently extends between the CHIEZ, NC, WP and the
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PONCT, NY, WP. The FAA proposes to remove the airway segments between
the CHIEZ WP and the CONFR, MD, WP and replace it with the airway
segment between the JAMIE, VA, Fix and the CONFR WP. The route segment
between the CHIEZ WP and the KALDA, VA, WP is still needed for
navigation, and this action proposes to continue to provide this RNAV
connectivity to the KALDA WP as new RNAV Route Q-161 proposed in this
action. Additionally, the FAA proposes to remove the airway segment
between the Kennedy, NY (JFK) VOR/DME and the PONCT WP and replace it
with the airway segments between the Kennedy VOR/DME and the PBERG, NY,
WP. These proposed changes improve the connectivity of multiple
airports along the east coast of the United States to the Montreal-
Trudeau Airport, Canada, where the preferred arrival route is over the
PBERG WP. As amended, the route would be changed to extend between the
JAMIE Fix and the PBERG WP.
Q-161: Q-161 is a new RNAV route proposed to extend between the
CHIEZ, NC, WP and the KALDA, VA, WP. This new proposed RNAV route
overlays a portion of RNAV Route Q-133, proposed to be amended in this
action, but would provide additional efficiency by becoming its own
distinct route. The new proposed route would continue to provide RNAV
connectivity between the CHIEZ WP and the KALDA WP.
Q-437: Q-437 currently extends between the VILLS, NJ, WP and the
LLUND, NY, WP. The FAA proposes to remove the airway segments between
the VILLS WP and the LLUND WP and replace it with the airway segments
between the CRPLR, VA, WP and the PONCT, NY, WP due to high traffic
density over the New York City area. These proposed changes would move
aircraft from being directly over New York City to an area west of
Newark, NJ. Additionally, the proposed would expand RNAV connectivity
further to the south to Norfolk, VA area, and further to the north to
the Albany, NY area. As amended, the route would be changed to extend
between the CRPLR WP and the PONCT WP.
Q-439: Q-439 currently extends between the HOWYU, DE, WP and the
Presque Isle, ME (PQI), VOR/DME. The FAA proposes to remove the airway
segments between the HOWYU WP and the MANTA, NJ, Fix and replace it
with the airway segments between the KALDA, VA, WP and the MANTA Fix
due to a need to separate aircraft arriving to the John F. Kennedy
International Airport, NY from aircraft arriving to other airports in
the New York City area. As amended, the route would be changed to
extend between the KALDA WP and the Presque Isle VOR/DME.
Q-445: Q-445 currently extends between the SHAUP, OA, WP and the
KYSKY, NY, WP. The FAA proposes to extend RNAV Route Q-445 to the south
between the KALDA, VA, WP and the SHAUP WP. The proposed route
extension would provide RNAV connectivity from the KALDA WP to the
eastern Massachusetts area. As amended, the route would be changed to
extend between the KALDA WP and the KYSKY WP.
Q-481: Q-481 currently extends between the CONFR, MD, WP and the
Deer Park, NY (DPK), VOR/DME. The FAA proposes to extend RNAV Route Q-
481 to the south between the JAMIE, VA, WP and the CONFR WP; and remove
the LEEAH, NJ, Fix from the route and replace it with the SOSBY, OA, WP
and the ECOIL, OA, WP. These proposed route modifications are necessary
to ensure adequate separation with other parallel RNAV routes in the
Atlantic City, NJ area. As amended, the route would be changed to
extend between the JAMIE WP and the Deer Park VOR/DME.
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
7400.11J, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated July 31,
2024, and effective September 15, 2024, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 2006 United States Area Navigation Routes.
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Q-97 TOVAR, FL to Presque Isle, ME (PQI) [Amended]
TOVAR, FL WP (Lat. 26[deg]33'05.09'' N, long. 080[deg]02'19.75'' W)
MALET, FL FIX (Lat. 28[deg]41'29.90'' N, long. 080[deg]52'04.30'' W)
DEBRL, FL WP (Lat. 29[deg]17'48.73'' N, long. 081[deg]08'02.88'' W)
KENLL, FL WP (Lat. 29[deg]34'28.35'' N, long. 081[deg]07'25.26'' W)
PRMUS, FL WP (Lat. 29[deg]49'05.67'' N, long. 081[deg]07'20.74'' W)
WOPNR, OA WP (Lat. 30[deg]37'36.03'' N, long. 081[deg]04'26.44'' W)
JEVED, GA WP (Lat. 31[deg]15'02.60'' N, long. 081[deg]03'40.14'' W)
CAKET, SC WP (Lat. 32[deg]31'08.63'' N, long. 080[deg]16'09.21'' W)
ELLDE, NC WP (Lat. 34[deg]24'14.57'' N, long. 078[deg]41'50.60'' W)
PAACK, NC WP (Lat. 35[deg]55'40.26'' N, long. 077[deg]15'30.99'' W)
SAWED, VA WP (Lat. 37[deg]32'00.73'' N, long. 075[deg]51'29.10'' W)
KALDA, VA WP (Lat. 37[deg]50'31.06'' N, long. 075[deg]37'35.34'' W)
ZJAAY, MD WP (Lat. 38[deg]03'09.95'' N, long. 075[deg]26'34.27'' W)
PAJET, DE WP (Lat. 38[deg]28'04.13'' N, long. 075[deg]03'00.55'' W)
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CAANO, DE WP (Lat. 38[deg]31'46.37'' N, long. 074[deg]58'52.32'' W)
TBONN, OA WP (Lat. 38[deg]45'02.83'' N, long. 074[deg]45'03.77'' W)
ZIZZI, NJ WP (Lat. 38[deg]56'26.46'' N, long. 074[deg]31'44.28'' W)
YAZUU, NJ WP (Lat. 39[deg]24'44.82'' N, long. 074[deg]01'01.55'' W)
HEADI, NJ WP (Lat. 39[deg]57'49.56'' N, long. 073[deg]43'28.85'' W)
Calverton, NY (CCC) VOR/DME (Lat. 40[deg]55'46.63'' N, long. 072[deg]47'55.89'' W)
NTMEG, CT WP (Lat. 41[deg]16'30.75'' N, long. 072[deg]28'52.08'' W)
VENTE, MA WP (Lat. 42[deg]08'24.33'' N, long. 071[deg]53'38.08'' W)
BLENO, NH WP (Lat. 42[deg]54'55.00'' N, long. 071[deg]04'43.37'' W)
FRIAR, ME FIX (Lat. 44[deg]26'28.93'' N, long. 069[deg]53'04.38'' W)
Presque Isle, ME (PQI) VOR/DME (Lat. 46[deg]46'27.07'' N, long. 068[deg]05'40.37'' W)
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Q-133 JAMIE, VA to PBERG, NY [Amended]
JAMIE, VA FIX (Lat. 37[deg]36'20.58'' N, long. 075[deg]57'48.81'' W)
CONFR, MD WP (Lat. 38[deg]16'10.90'' N, long. 075[deg]24'32.98'' W)
MGERK, DE WP (Lat. 38[deg]46'16.00'' N, long. 075[deg]18'09.00'' W)
LEEAH, NJ FIX (Lat. 39[deg]15'39.27'' N, long. 074[deg]57'11.01'' W)
MYRCA, NJ WP (Lat. 40[deg]20'42.97'' N, long. 073[deg]56'58.07'' W)
Kennedy, NY (JFK) VOR/DME (Lat. 40[deg]37'58.38'' N, long. 073[deg]46'17.01'' W)
BIZEX, NY WP (Lat. 41[deg]17'02.86'' N, long. 073[deg]34'50.20'' W)
Cambridge, NY (CAM) VOR/DME (Lat. 42[deg]59'39.44'' N, long. 073[deg]20'38.47'' W)
PBERG, NY WP (Lat. 44[deg]42'06.25'' N, long. 073[deg]31'22.18'' W)
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Q-161 CHIEZ, NC to KALDA, VA [New]
CHIEZ, NC WP (Lat. 34[deg]31'05.93'' N, long. 077[deg]32'25.74'' W)
KOOKI, NC WP (Lat. 35[deg]54'21.71'' N, long. 076[deg]41'56.22'' W)
PYSTN, VA WP (Lat. 37[deg]05'19.78'' N, long. 075[deg]53'22.19'' W)
KALDA, VA WP (Lat. 37[deg]50'31.06'' N, long. 075[deg]37'35.34'' W)
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Q-437 CRPLR, VA to PONCT, NY [Amended]
CRPLR, VA WP (Lat. 37[deg]36'24.01'' N, long. 076[deg]09'57.67'' W)
TRPOD, MD WP (Lat. 38[deg]20'20.33'' N, long. 075[deg]32'01.85'' W)
OYVAY, OA WP (Lat. 39[deg]01'03.58'' N, long. 075[deg]26'28.07'' W)
VILLS, NJ WP (Lat. 39[deg]18'03.87'' N, long. 075[deg]06'37.90'' W)
SIZZR, NJ WP (Lat. 39[deg]33'57.22'' N, long. 074[deg]53'58.83'' W)
METRO, NJ WP (Lat. 40[deg]25'21.77'' N, long. 074[deg]40'10.30'' W)
CLAUS, NJ WP (Lat. 40[deg]48'50.07'' N, long. 074[deg]10'08.96'' W)
GANDE, NY WP (Lat. 41[deg]30'36.66'' N, long. 073[deg]48'52.03'' W)
PONCT, NY WP (Lat. 42[deg]44'48.83'' N, long. 073[deg]48'48.07'' W)
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Q-439 KALDA, VA to Presque Isle, ME (PQI) [Amended]
KALDA, VA WP (Lat. 37[deg]50'31.06'' N, long. 075[deg]37'35.34'' W)
ZJAAY, MD WP (Lat. 38[deg]03'09.95'' N, long. 075[deg]26'34.27'' W)
BYSEL, MD WP (Lat. 38[deg]15'02.70'' N, long. 075[deg]16'52.87'' W)
RADDS, DE FIX (Lat. 38[deg]38'54.80'' N, long. 075[deg]05'18.48'' W)
SHHAY, DE WP (Lat. 38[deg]47'04.08'' N, long. 074[deg]55'55.42'' W)
BRIGS, NJ FIX (Lat. 39[deg]31'24.72'' N, long. 074[deg]08'19.67'' W)
MANTA, NJ FIX (Lat. 39[deg]54'07.01'' N, long. 073[deg]32'31.63'' W)
SARDI, NY FIX (Lat. 40[deg]31'26.61'' N, long. 072[deg]47'55.87'' W)
RIFLE, NY WP (Lat. 40[deg]41'24.18'' N, long. 072[deg]34'54.89'' W)
FOXWD, CT WP (Lat. 41[deg]48'21.66'' N, long. 071[deg]48'07.03'' W)
BOGRT, MA WP (Lat. 42[deg]13'56.08'' N, long. 071[deg]31'07.37'' W)
BLENO, NH WP (Lat. 42[deg]54'55.00'' N, long. 071[deg]04'43.37'' W)
BEEKN, ME WP (Lat. 43[deg]20'51.95'' N, long. 070[deg]44'50.28'' W)
Presque Isle, ME (PQI) VOR/DME (Lat. 46[deg]46'27.07'' N, long. 068[deg]05'40.37'' W)
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Q-445 KALDA, VA to KYSKY, NY [Amended]
KALDA, VA WP (Lat. 37[deg]50'31.06'' N, long. 075[deg]37'35.34'' W)
ZJAAY, MD WP (Lat. 38[deg]03'09.95'' N, long. 075[deg]26'34.27'' W)
PAJET, DE WP (Lat. 38[deg]28'04.13'' N, long. 075[deg]03'00.55'' W)
CAANO, DE WP (Lat. 38[deg]31'46.37'' N, long. 074[deg]58'52.32'' W)
TBONN, OA WP (Lat. 38[deg]45'02.83'' N, long. 074[deg]45'03.77'' W)
ZIZZI, NJ WP (Lat. 38[deg]56'26.46'' N, long. 074[deg]31'44.28'' W)
YAZUU, NJ WP (Lat. 39[deg]24'44.82'' N, long. 074[deg]01'01.55'' W)
SHAUP, OA WP (Lat. 39[deg]44'23.91'' N, long. 073[deg]34'33.84'' W)
VALCO, OA WP (Lat. 40[deg]05'29.86'' N, long. 073[deg]08'22.91'' W)
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KYSKY, NY WP (Lat. 40[deg]46'52.75'' N, long. 072[deg]12'21.45'' W)
* * * * *
Q-481 JAMIE, VA to Deer Park, NY (DPK) [Amended]
JAMIE, VA WP (Lat. 37[deg]36'20.58'' N, long. 075[deg]57'48.81'' W)
CONFR, MD WP (Lat. 38[deg]16'10.90'' N, long. 075[deg]24'32.98'' W)
MGERK, DE WP (Lat. 38[deg]46'16.00'' N, long. 075[deg]18'09.00'' W)
SOSBY, OA WP (Lat. 39[deg]15'24.74'' N, long. 074[deg]55'30.57'' W)
ECOIL, OA WP (Lat. 39[deg]49'58.45'' N, long. 074[deg]14'06.07'' W)
ZIGGI, NJ FIX (Lat. 40[deg]03'07.01'' N, long. 074[deg]00'49.34'' W)
Deer Park, NY (DPK) VOR/DME (Lat. 40[deg]47'30.30'' N, long. 073[deg]18'13.17'' W)
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Issued in Washington, DC, on October 22, 2024.
Frank Lias,
Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2024-24938 Filed 10-25-24; 8:45 am]
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