Proposed Rule2024-26834
Amendment of Colored Federal Airways Green 8 (G-8), Green 10 (G-10), Green 12 (G-12), and Red 99 (R-99). Revocation of Colored Federal Airway Blue 27 (B-27) and Alaskan Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range Federal Airway V-619 in Alaska
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November 19, 2024
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Abstract
This action proposes to amend Colored Federal Airways Green 8 (G-8), Green 10 (G-10), Green 12 (G-12), and Red 99 (R-99). Revocation of Colored Federal Airway Blue 27 (B-27) and Alaskan Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airway V-619 in Alaska. This proposed action is due to the decommissioning of the Chinook, Fort Davis, Hotham, Oscarville, and Kachemak Nondirectional Radio Beacons (NDB) in Alaska.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 223 (Tuesday, November 19, 2024)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 91293-91295]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-26834]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2024-2533 Airspace Docket No. 22-AAL-26]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of Colored Federal Airways Green 8 (G-8), Green 10 (G-
10), Green 12 (G-12), and Red 99 (R-99). Revocation of Colored Federal
Airway Blue 27 (B-27) and Alaskan Very High Frequency Omnidirectional
Range Federal Airway V-619 in Alaska
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend Colored Federal Airways Green 8
(G-8), Green 10 (G-10), Green 12 (G-12), and Red 99 (R-99). Revocation
of Colored Federal Airway Blue 27 (B-27) and Alaskan Very High
Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airway V-619 in Alaska.
This proposed action is due to the decommissioning of the Chinook, Fort
Davis, Hotham, Oscarville, and Kachemak Nondirectional Radio Beacons
(NDB) in Alaska.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 3, 2025.
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2024-2533 and
Airspace Docket No. 22-AAL-26 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 7400.11J, 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, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration,
600 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20597; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven Roff, Rules and Regulations
Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration, 600
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20597; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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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 airway structure as necessary to
preserve the safe and efficient flow of air traffic within the National
Airspace System.
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 Western Service Center,
Federal Aviation Administration, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA
98198.
Incorporation by Reference
Colored Federal Airways are published in paragraph 6009 and Alaskan
VOR Federal Airways are published in paragraph 6010(b) 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.
Background
In 2003, Congress enacted the Vision 100-Century of Aviation
Reauthorization Act (Pub. L. 108-176), which established a joint
planning and development office in the FAA to manage the work related
to the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). Today,
NextGen is an ongoing FAA-led modernization of the nation's air
transportation system to make flying safer, more efficient, and more
predictable.
In support of NextGen, this proposal is part of an ongoing, large,
and comprehensive airway modernization project in the state of Alaska.
Part of this project is to transition the Alaskan en route navigation
structure away from dependency on NDBs and move to develop and improve
the RNAV route structure. The FAA is planning to decommission the
Chinook, Fort Davis, Hotham, Oscarville, and Kachemak NDBs in Alaska.
As a result, portions of G-8, G-10, G-12, and R-99 will become
unusable. Additionally, B-27 and V-619 will become unusable.
The Proposal
The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to by amending
Colored Federal Airways G-8, G-10, G-12, and R-99. Additionally, the
FAA is proposing to revoke B-27 and V-619 in their entirety in Alaska.
These proposed actions are due to the decommissioning of the Chinook,
Fort Davis, Hotham, Oscarville, and Kachemak Nondirectional Radio
Beacons (NDB) in Alaska.
G-8: G-8 currently extends between the Shemya, AK, NDB and the
Kachemak, AK, NDB. The FAA is proposing to revoke a segment of G-8
between the Elfee, AK, NDB and the Kachemak NDB. The decommissioning of
the Chinook and Kachemak NDBs will render these segments unusable.
United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-271 and V-456 serve as
mitigations as they overlay the routing of G-8 between the Cold Bay,
AK, VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) and the King Salmon, AK,
VORTAC. V-321 is a mitigation for routing between the King Salmon
VORTAC and the Kachemak NDB. Additionally, T-376 serves as a mitigation
between the Iliamma area to the Homer, AK, VOR/distance measuring
equipment (VOR/DME). As amended, G-8 would extend between the Shemya
NDB and the Elfee NDB.
G-10: G-10 currently extends between the Cape Newenham, AK, NDB and
the Kachemak NDB. The FAA is proposing to revoke a segment of G-10
between the Woody Island NDB and the Kachemak NDB. The decommissioning
of the Kachemak NDB will render this segment of G-10 unusable. As a
mitigation, T-371 and V-438 are available, overlaying or paralleling
this track of G-10. As amended, G-10 would extend between the Cape
Newenham NDB and the Woody Island NDB.
G-12: G-12 currently extends between the Chinook, AK, NDB and the
Elfee, AK, NDB. The FAA is proposing to revoke a segment of G-12
between the Chinook NDB and the Port Heiden, AK, NDB/DME. The
decommissioning of the Chinook NDB will render this segment of this
route unusable. T-453 is in place as a mitigation, overlaying the
existing G-12 routing. As amended, G-12 would extend between the Port
Heiden NDB/DME and the Elfee NDB.
R-99: R-99 currently extends between the St. Paul Island, AK, NDB
and the Kachemak, AK, NDB. The FAA is proposing to revoke a segment of
R-99 between the Dutch Harbor, AK, NDB
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and the Kachemak NDB. The decommissioning of the Chinook and Kachemak
NDBs will render this segment unusable. As mitigations for routing, T-
390 overlays R-99 between the Dutch Harbor and Chinook NDBs and V-427
overlays R-99 between the Chinook and Iliamna NDB. Additionally, T-376
serves as a mitigation for routing between the Iliamna and Homer area.
As amended, R-99 would extend between the Port Heiden and Dutch Harbor
NDBs.
B-27: B-27 currently extends between the Woody Island, AK, NDB and
the Hotham, AK, NDB. The FAA is proposing to revoke this airway in its
entirety due to the decommissioning of the Chinook, Oscarville, Fort
Davis, and the Hotham NDBs. As mitigations for routing, T-368 exits
between the King Salmon, AK, VORTAC and the Kodiak, AK, VOR/DME, T-373
between the Bethel, AK, VORTAC and KOWOK, AK, Fix, and T-252 between
the Nome, AK, VOR/DME and the Kotzebue, AK, VOR/DME. Additionally, V-
506 is available and closely follows the current track of B-27.
V-619: V-619 currently extends between the Port Heiden, AK, NDB/DME
and the Dillingham, AK, VOR/DME. The FAA is proposing to revoke this
airway in its entirety due to the decommissioning of the Chinook, AK,
NDB. Mitigations to the loss of this route are T-345 between the Port
Heiden NDB/DME and the King Salmon, AK, VORTAC, V-453 between the King
Salmon VORTAC and the Dillingham VOR/DME, and V-351 between the Port
Heiden NDB/DME and the Dillingham 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 6009 Colored Federal Airways.
* * * * *
G-8 [Amended]
From Shemya, AK, NDB, 20 AGL; Mount Moffett, AK, NDB, 20 AGL;
Dutch Harbor, AK, NDB, 20 AGL; INT Dutch Harbor, AK, NDB 041[deg]
and Elfee, AK, NDB 253[deg] bearings, 20 AGL; Elfee, AK, NDB.
* * * * *
G-10 [Amended]
From Cape Newenham, AK, NDB; 20 AGL St. Paul Island, AK, NDB; 20
AGL Elfee AK, NDB; 20 AGL INT Elfee NDB 041[deg] and Port Heiden,
AK, NDB 248[deg] bearings; 20 AGL Port Heiden NDB; 67 miles 12 AGL,
77 miles 85 MSL, 67 miles 12 AGL, Woody Island, AK, NDB.
* * * * *
G-12 [Amended]
Port Heiden, AK, NDB, 20 AGL; Borland, AK, NDB; 20 AGL; to
Elfee, AK, NDB.
* * * * *
R-99 [Amended]
From St. Paul Island, AK, NDB, 20 AGL; Dutch Harbor, AK, NDB.
* * * * *
B-27 [Removed]
* * * * *
Paragraph 6010(b) Alaskan VOR Federal Airways.
* * * * *
V-619 [Removed]
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Issued in Washington, DC, on November 13, 2024.
Richard Lee. Parks,
Manager(A), Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2024-26834 Filed 11-18-24; 8:45 am]
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