[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 50 (Tuesday, March 15, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 14392-14394]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-05337]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2022-0029; Airspace Docket No. 21-AEA-19]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment of Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes Q-140 and Q-812; NY

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule, technical amendment.

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SUMMARY: This action amends the descriptions of Area Navigation (RNAV) 
routes Q-140 and Q-812 by changing the spelling of one waypoint (WP) in 
the descriptions of the routes. The geographic position of the WP 
remains unchanged.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC May 19, 2022. 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: FAA Order JO 7400.11F, Airspace Designations and Reporting 
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can 
contact the Rules and Regulations Group, Federal Aviation 
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; 
telephone: (202) 267-8783. FAA Order JO 7400.11F is also available for 
inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). 
For information on the availability of FAA Order JO 7400.11F at NARA, 
email: [email protected] or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, 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,

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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 
route structure as necessary to preserve the safe and efficient flow of 
air traffic within the NAS.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document amends FAA Order JO 7400.11F, Airspace Designations 
and Reporting Points, dated August 10, 2021, and effective September 
15, 2021. FAA Order JO 7400.11F is publicly available as listed in the 
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order JO 7400.11F lists Class 
A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and 
reporting points.

The Rule

    The FAA is amending 14 CFR part 71 by editing the descriptions of 
RNAV routes Q-140 and Q-812 to change the spelling of the waypoint (WP) 
``ARKKK, NY,'' to ``ARRKK, NY.'' This is an editorial change only. The 
latitude/longitude coordinates of the WP remain unchanged, and the 
alignment of the routes is the same as currently depicted on 
aeronautical charts.
    Because this action is a minor editorial change that does not alter 
the currently charted alignment, altitudes, or Air Traffic Control 
procedures for navigation along RNAV routes Q-140 and Q-812, I find 
that notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C Sec.  553(b) are 
unnecessary and contrary to the public interest.
    United States Area Navigation Routes are published in paragraph 
2006, and Canadian Area Navigation Routes are published in paragraph 
2007, respectively, of FAA JO Order 7400.11F dated August 10, 2021, and 
effective September 15, 2021, which is incorporated by reference in 14 
CFR 71.1. The RNAV routes listed in this document will be published 
subsequently in the Order.
    FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, 
is published yearly and effective on September 15.

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 
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 only affects air traffic procedures 
and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when promulgated, 
does 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 editorial change to the 
descriptions of RNAV routes Q-140 and Q-812 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). 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. Accordingly, 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).

Adoption of 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 
7400.11F, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 10, 
2021, and effective September 15, 2021, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 2006 Subpart A--United States Area Navigation Routes.

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Q-140 WOBED, WA to YODAA, NY [Amended]
 
WOBED, WA                                       WP                             (Lat. 48[deg]36'01.07'' N, long. 122[deg]49'46.52'' W)
GETNG, WA                                       WP                             (Lat. 48[deg]25'30.57'' N, long. 119[deg]31'38.98'' W)
CORDU, ID                                       Fix                            (Lat. 48[deg]10'46.41'' N, long. 116[deg]40'21.84'' W)
PETIY, MT                                       WP                             (Lat. 47[deg]58'46.55'' N, long. 114[deg]36'20.31'' W)
CHOTE, MT                                       Fix                            (Lat. 47[deg]39'56.68'' N, long. 112[deg]09'38.13'' W)
LEWIT, MT                                       WP                             (Lat. 47[deg]23'00.21'' N, long. 110[deg]08'44.78'' W)
SAYOR, MT                                       Fix                            (Lat. 47[deg]13'58.34'' N, long. 104[deg]58'39.28'' W)
WILTN, ND                                       Fix                            (Lat. 47[deg]04'58.09'' N, long. 100[deg]47'43.84'' W)
TTAIL, MN                                       WP                             (Lat. 46[deg]41'28.00'' N, long. 096[deg]41'09.00'' W)
CESNA, WI                                       WP                             (Lat. 45[deg]52'14.00'' N, long. 092[deg]10'59.00'' W)
WISCN, WI                                       WP                             (Lat. 45[deg]18'19.45'' N, long. 089[deg]27'53.91'' W)
EEGEE, WI                                       WP                             (Lat. 45[deg]08'53.00'' N, long. 088[deg]45'58.00'' W)
DAYYY, MI                                       WP                             (Lat. 44[deg]10'10.00'' N, long. 084[deg]22'23.00'' W)
RUBKI, Canada                                   WP                             (Lat. 44[deg]14'54.82'' N, long. 082[deg]16'07.65'' W)
PEPLA, Canada                                   WP                             (Lat. 43[deg]47'50.98'' N, long. 080[deg]00'53.56'' W)
SIKBO, Canada                                   WP                             (Lat. 43[deg]39'13.00'' N, long. 079[deg]20'57.00'' W)
MEDAV, Canada                                   WP                             (Lat. 43[deg]29'19.00'' N, long. 078[deg]45'46.00'' W)
AHPAH, NY                                       WP                             (Lat. 43[deg]18'19.00'' N, long. 078[deg]07'35.11'' W)
HANKK, NY                                       Fix                            (Lat. 42[deg]53'41.82'' N, long. 077[deg]09'15.21'' W)
BEEPS, NY                                       Fix                            (Lat. 42[deg]49'13.26'' N, long. 076[deg]59'04.84'' W)

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EXTOL, NY                                       Fix                            (Lat. 42[deg]39'27.69'' N, long. 076[deg]37'06.10'' W)
MEMMS, NY                                       Fix                            (Lat. 42[deg]30'59.71'' N, long. 076[deg]18'15.43'' W)
KODEY, NY                                       Fix                            (Lat. 42[deg]16'47.53'' N, long. 075[deg]47'04.00'' W)
ARRKK, NY                                       WP                             (Lat. 42[deg]03'48.52'' N, long. 075[deg]19'00.41'' W)
RODYY, NY                                       WP                             (Lat. 41[deg]52'25.85'' N, long. 074[deg]35'49.39'' W)
YODAA, NY                                       Fix                            (Lat. 41[deg]43'21.19'' N, long. 074[deg]01'52.76'' W)
Excluding the airspace within Canada.
 

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Paragraph 2007 Subpart A--Canadian Area Navigation Routes.

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Q-812 TIMMR, ND to GAYEL, NY [Amended]
 
TIMMR, ND                                       Fix                            (Lat. 46[deg]22'49.49'' N, long. 100[deg]54'29.80'' W)
WELOK, MN                                       WP                             (Lat. 45[deg]41'26.32'' N, long. 094[deg]15'28.74'' W)
CEWDA, WI                                       WP                             (Lat. 44[deg]48'32.00'' N, long. 088[deg]33'00.00'' W)
ZOHAN, MI                                       WP                             (Lat. 43[deg]55'57.00'' N, long. 084[deg]23'09.00'' W)
NOSIK, Canada                                   WP                             (Lat. 43[deg]59'00.00'' N, long. 082[deg]11'52.30'' W)
AGDOX, Canada                                   WP                             (Lat. 43[deg]17'01.71'' N, long. 079[deg]05'29.29'' W)
KELTI, NY                                       WP                             (Lat. 43[deg]16'57.00'' N, long. 078[deg]56'00.00'' W)
AHPAH, NY                                       WP                             (Lat. 43[deg]18'19.00'' N, long. 078[deg]07'35.11'' W)
GOATR, NY                                       WP                             (Lat. 43[deg]17'26.08'' N, long. 076[deg]39'07.75'' W)
Syracuse, NY (SYR)                              VORTAC                         (Lat. 43[deg]09'37.87'' N, long. 076[deg]12'16.41'' W)
FABEN, NY                                       WP                             (Lat. 42[deg]51'12.04'' N, long. 075[deg]57'07.91'' W)
LOXXE, NY                                       Fix                            (Lat. 42[deg]34'29.55'' N, long. 075[deg]43'33.49'' W)
ARRKK, NY                                       WP                             (Lat. 42[deg]03'48.52'' N, long. 075[deg]19'00.41'' W)
STOMP, NY                                       WP                             (Lat. 41[deg]35'46.78'' N, long. 074[deg]47'47.79'' W)
MSLIN, NY                                       Fix                            (Lat. 41[deg]29'30.82'' N, long. 074[deg]33'14.28'' W)
GAYEL, NY                                       Fix                            (Lat. 41[deg]24'24.09'' N, long. 074[deg]21'25.75'' W)
Excluding the airspace within Canada.
 

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    Issued in Washington, DC, on March 9, 2022.
Scott M. Rosenbloom,
Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations.
[FR Doc. 2022-05337 Filed 3-14-22; 8:45 am]
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