Proposed Rule2025-03116
Amendment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes Q-64 and T-414, and Establishment of United States RNAV Routes T-461 and T-463; Eastern United States
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Published
February 27, 2025
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Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
This action proposes to amend United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes Q-64 and T-414, and establish RNAV Routes T-461 and T-463 in the eastern United States. This action supports FAA Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) efforts to provide a modern RNAV route structure to improve the safety and efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS).
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 38 (Thursday, February 27, 2025)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 10804-10806]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-03116]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2025-0295; Airspace Docket No. 24-AEA-12]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes Q-64 and
T-414, and Establishment of United States RNAV Routes T-461 and T-463;
Eastern United States
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) Routes Q-64 and T-414, and establish RNAV Routes T-461 and T-463
in the eastern United States. This action supports FAA Next Generation
Air Transportation System (NextGen) efforts to provide a modern RNAV
route structure to improve the safety and efficiency of the National
Airspace System (NAS).
DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 14, 2025.
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2025-0295 and
Airspace Docket No. 24-AEA-12 using any of the following methods:
* 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, 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
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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 are published in paragraph
2006 and 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 7400.11J, 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 the current route description of RNAV Route Q-64 and T-414, the
CATLN, AL; DARRL, SC; SAWED, VA; LOGEN, GA; and AYARA, VA route points
are listed as a Fix. These route points are identified as waypoints
(WP) in the National Airspace System Resource (NASR) database and
charted as a WP accordingly. This NPRM refers to these route points as
a WP.
The Proposal
The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to amend RNAV
Routes Q-64 and T-414 and establish RNAV Routes T-461 and T-463 in the
eastern United States. This action supports continued FAA NextGen
efforts to provide a modern RNAV route structure that improves the
efficiency of the NAS. The proposed RNAV route changes are described
below.
Q-64: Q-64 currently extends between the CATLN, AL, WP and the
SAWED, VA, WP. The FAA proposes to extend the route to the north
between the SAWED, WP and the KALDA, VA, WP to expand the connectivity
of the route structure as the KALDA WP connects to multiple RNAV
routes. Additionally, the FAA proposes to remove the FIGEY, GA, WP;
HRTWL, SC, WP; IDDAA, NC, WP; DADDS, NC, WP; and MARCL, NC, WP from the
route description as they form a turn of less than one degree. As
amended, the airway would be changed to extend between the CATLN WP and
the KALDA WP.
T-414: T-414 currently extends between the LOGEN, GA, WP and the
BOJAR, VA, Fix. The FAA proposes to remove the airway segment between
the AYARA, VA, WP and the BOJAR, VA, Fix and replace it with the airway
segments between the AYARA WP and the Gordonsville, VA (GVE), Very High
Frequency Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) to
provide connectivity for RNAV-equipped aircraft between the Lynchburg,
VA and the Charlottesville, VA areas. As amended, the airway would be
changed to extend between the LOGEN WP and the Gordonsville VORTAC.
T-461: T-461 is a new RNAV route proposed to extend between the
Deer Park, NY (DPK), VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) and the
Albany, NY (ALB), VORTAC. The route would overlay VOR Federal Airway V-
44 between the Deer Park VOR/DME and the BELTT, NY, Fix; and between
the DENNA, CT, Fix and the Albany VORTAC. The new proposed route would
provide RNAV route connectivity between the New York, NY and the
Albany, NY areas.
T-463: T-463 is a new RNAV route proposed to extend between the
VADDR, NY, WP and the Burlington, VT (BTV), VOR/DME. The route would
overlay VOR Federal Airway V-487 between the La Guardia, NY (LGA), VOR/
DME and the Burlington VOR/DME. The new proposed route would provide
additional RNAV route connectivity between the New York, NY and the
Burlington, VT areas.
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); 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-64 CATLN, AL to SAWED, VA [Amended]
CATLN, AL WP (Lat. 31[deg]18'26.03'' N, long. 087[deg]34'47.75'' W)
DARRL, SC WP (Lat. 34[deg]47'49.47'' N, long. 081[deg]03'21.62'' W)
Tar River, NC (TYI) VORTAC (Lat. 35[deg]58'36.21'' N, long. 077[deg]42'13.43'' W)
GUILD, NC WP (Lat. 36[deg]18'49.56'' N, long. 077[deg]14'59.96'' 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)
* * * * *
Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes.
* * * * *
T-414 LOGEN, GA to Gordonsville, VA (GVE) [Amended]
LOGEN, GA WP (Lat. 33[deg]59'16.98'' N, long. 084[deg]03'24.43'' W)
MILBY, SC WP (Lat. 34[deg]41'02.23'' N, long. 083[deg]18'42.53'' W)
STYLZ, NC WP (Lat. 35[deg]24'22.83'' N, long. 082[deg]16'07.01'' W)
BONZE, NC WP (Lat. 35[deg]52'09.16'' N, long. 081[deg]14'24.10'' W)
AYARA, VA WP (Lat. 37[deg]03'40.36'' N, long. 079[deg]31'24.92'' W)
AIROW, VA WP (Lat. 37[deg]14'48.69'' N, long. 079[deg]13'47.48'' W)
SWARM, VA FIX (Lat. 37[deg]28'34.84'' N, long. 078[deg]55'25.24'' W)
Gordonsville, VA (GVE) VORTAC (Lat. 38[deg]00'48.96'' N, long. 078[deg]09'10.90'' W)
* * * * *
T-461 Deer Park, NY (DPK) to Albany, NY (ALB) [New]
Deer Park, NY (DPK) VOR/DME (Lat. 40[deg]47'30.36'' N, long. 073[deg]18'13.24'' W)
BELTT, NY FIX (Lat. 41[deg]03'48.61'' N, long. 072[deg]59'13.52'' W)
DENNA, CT FIX (Lat. 41[deg]13'59.79'' N, long. 073[deg]11'37.94'' W)
LOVES, CT FIX (Lat. 41[deg]32'19.64'' N, long. 073[deg]29'17.14'' W)
PAWLN, NY WP (Lat. 41[deg]46'11.51'' N, long. 073[deg]36'02.64'' W)
ATHOS, NY FIX (Lat. 42[deg]14'49.49'' N, long. 073[deg]48'43.56'' W)
Albany, NY (ALB) VORTAC (Lat. 42[deg]44'50.21'' N, long. 073[deg]48'11.46'' W)
* * * * *
T-463 VADDR, NY to Burlington, VT (BTV) [New]
VADDR, NY WP (Lat. 40[deg]47'00.20'' N, long. 073[deg]52'07.00'' W)
EEGOR, CT WP (Lat. 41[deg]09'38.94'' N, long. 073[deg]07'27.66'' W)
BOWAN, NY FIX (Lat. 42[deg]06'23.14'' N, long. 073[deg]31'28.95'' W)
HIDAL, NY FIX (Lat. 42[deg]15'50.18'' N, long. 073[deg]29'53.60'' W)
Cambridge, NY (CAM) VOR/DME (Lat. 42[deg]59'39.44'' N, long. 073[deg]20'38.47'' W)
ENSON, VT FIX (Lat. 43[deg]41'28.40'' N, long. 073[deg]18'37.65'' W)
Burlington, VT (BTV) VOR/DME (Lat. 44[deg]23'49.58'' N, long. 073[deg]10'57.49'' W)
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Issued in Washington, DC, on February 21, 2025.
Brian Eric Konie,
Manager (A), Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2025-03116 Filed 2-26-25; 8:45 am]
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